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<letters> ELECTION DISSECTION OK, OK, I admit I was proven wrong about the Progressive Party having “little support outside Burlington and Brattleboro” [“Letters,” November 3]. That a Progressive candidate was able to knock off the most right-wing, antigay Republican in the Vermont House (Nancy Sheltra) in the most conservative region of the state (Orleans County) was the most shocking upset of the November 2 election in the state. Congratulations!

But Tiki Archambeau’s argument that the results debunk the notion that “Progressives are extreme and weakening are, as Dan Rather would say, ‘as thin as onion soup,’” [“Letters,” November 17] fails to answer why Burlington Mayor Peter Clavelle switched his party affiliation from Progressive to Democrat before he launched his candidacy for governor.

Archambeau also failed to answer why Rep. Bernie Sanders — who was elected mayor of Burlington in 1981 as the candidate of what was then the Progressive Coalition — continues to run as an independent rather than as the Progressive Party nominee.

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P.R. POWER Give me a break. I refer to your photo on Page 9A of the November 17 issue, cutely captioned “Power Play,” of the five women standing in formation in their matching outfits and posed “don’t-mess-with-me” faces and their crossed arms — “standing tough” against an electric power line upgrade.

Why did you publish this? Is this part of a reasoned debate about a public policy issue, or a promotional campaign for a blockbuster movie or a rock concert or a theater troupe that’s appearing at the Flynn? You mention their website (www.shieldus.com), so I went to it and it’s a heck of a lot glitzier, slicker and more Hollywood and MTV than anything their supposed

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nemesis VELCO has or could possibly come up with. Among much other stuff on their site, they have the same photo you reprinted in the paper. Underneath it there is text, written by the husband of one of the women, describing the women as “organized, savvy, [and] fighting mad” and “educated business women.” Fine. They may indeed be all of that. But isn’t it a little unseemly to be saying that basically about yourself?

Imagine if the VELCO executives posed themselves that way in a photo on their website — later reprinted in Seven Days — and described themselves (or one of their spouses described them) underneath the photo as “organized, savvy, and hell-bent on delivering reliable electricity to Northwest Vermont.” We’d be cackling in embarrassment for them and at the same time howling in protest at their “slick” PR methods. And rightly so.

C’mon. If you want to make reasoned arguments that the power line should be buried, go for it.

But this self-congratulatory, herocreating, cult-of-personality, makeyourself-the-issue publicity campaign doesn’t advance the debate.

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STANDING UP TO FREYNE Once again, Peter Freyne has distorted the facts into his own brand of fiction.

Mr. Freyne claims to be surprised that I would not talk to him about my role on Governor Dean’s presidential campaign [“Inside Track,” November 17]. Your readers need to understand that I have learned from personal experience that it makes no difference what one tells Mr. Freyne; he writes what he wants, regardless

of what he is told. Because I did not speak with him, he chose to print gossip and lies.

I am sure that by writing this letter I will be subjected to ridicule

by Mr. Freyne in his upcoming columns, but I would expect nothing less from him.

As my interview with Vermont Public Radio demonstrates, I am willing to talk about my role on the Dean campaign. It was an interesting experience on both a profes-

sional and personal level, and I am proud of the role that I played.

Perhaps I will tell more of my story, but you can be assured that you will not find it in Mr. Freyne’s column. I went through a lot during and after the campaign, and I will not be bullied by Mr. Freyne into speaking to him so that he can degrade me and my experience.

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LOOSE LANGUAGE As a Jew I am outraged that this paper pays advertiser money to a man who equates, in any way, the president of the United States of America with Hitler [“Crank Call,” November 17]. Hitler built massive death houses and torture chambers and made it a state policy to systematically kill not only six million Jews, but seven million others.

Unless Mr. Kurth can provide me with some evidence of President Bush doing anything even coming close to such systematic destruction, he should be ashamed of himself.

His loose and easy usage of the Hitler reference belittles the suffering of the people whose lives were destroyed by his lunacy. And claiming that President Bush and Hitler are in any way comparable undermines people’s ability to discern true evil. This is a dangerous and cheap tactic.

The irony of Peter Kurth and those who hold his radical views is that they are hurting the left’s chances of actually learning from the mistakes of the past election, and further marginalizing an already hurting party.

Running to the left during the primaries devastated John Kerry’s credibility in the eyes of the American people.

So, Peter, not only is your Hitler talk embarrassing to Seven Days and the intelligence of its readership, but it is radicals like you that have put GW back in office, and in the

process lost more ground in the Senate and the House. Or were those votes also rigged?

Andrew Jacoby BURLINGTON

FASHION FAUX PAS I was discouraged to read Andrew Barker’s article about the amount of fur clothing and accessories sold locally [“Local Matters,” November 24]. It is not necessary for people to wear real fur, and given the awful suffering endured by the animals from whom fur is taken, I find it truly sad that anyone would choose to wear it. The wearer of fur, it seems to me, is making a statement of sorts. But it’s not a fashion statement; rather, the wearer advertises a callousness and real lack of taste.

Simon Woodrup BURLINGTON

Woodrup is a member of the Green Mountain Animal Defenders.

ELECTION FRAUD Three cheers for the people of the Ukraine for knowing a fraud when they see one, and for being willing to put themselves on the line, standing in the freezing cold and risking arrest and beatings by a police state, in the name of democracy and freedom.

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The War Comes Home

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he email went out Tuesday morning from the State of Vermont’s Office of Veteran Affairs: “Lance Corporal Jeffrey Holmes, a Vermonter killed in Iraq on Thanksgiving Day, will be interred at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Friday, December 3rd, at 12 noon. There will be a memorial service on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Greater Hartford United Church of Christ on Maple Street in White River Junction.

The service is open to the public.”

Unfortunately, but inevitably, announcements like this one are becoming more common as hundreds and hundreds of Vermont citizen soldiers are being called up and sent to war by the president of the United States.

Soon, about a thousand Vermonters, folks with jobs and families and lives in our small communities, will be in a war zone where more than 1000 American soldiers have already been killed and many thousands more wounded.

We all know that a great many Vermonters do not support Mr. Bush’s War in Iraq. They consider it illegal, immoral and much like the Vietnam War of 40 years ago, based on a president’s deliberate deception of the American public.

Sorry, folks. The sad truth is, the lessons of Vietnam have not been learned. No way.

No how.

U.S. Army Major H.R. McMaster’s 1997 book, Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Lies That Led to Vietnam, has obviously not been on our president’s reading list, assuming he even has one.

McMaster, a West Pointer, revealed a president, Lyndon Baines Johnson, who refused to accept reality while the “five silent men” of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ignored their years of military training to please a powerful politician.

George W. Bush and Lyndon Johnson were from different political parties, but have a lot more in common than you might think. Besides coming from Texas, both presidents hate to hear bad news.

McMaster told PBS’ “Frontline” back in 1999 that President Johnson “so feared dissent that he excluded everyone but his most trusted advisors from discussions on Vietnam when the situation there demanded full examination and debate. LBJ so feared a debate over Vietnam that he often refused to discuss the subject within his own circle. On one occasion he threatened to feign illness and leave town for his Texas ranch if his advisors pressed him further to confront the issue.”

Who in present-day America does that remind you of, pray tell?

How about we amend the Constitution right now and stop electing presidents of either party who own ranches in Texas?

Both presidents have acted like triggerhappy, John Wayne-style Hollywood cowboys. But everyone knows that Hollywood cowboys aren’t real. John Wayne, after all, fought World War II on film, not in the service.

There is, however, some good news this week. Finally, there are signs that many Vermonters are not going to keep sitting on

their hands and merely hope and pray the War in Iraq goes away.

Frankly, it’s been alarming to witness the disintegration of the American peace movement since the Iraq invasion was launched in March 20, 2003.

Leading Democratic White House hopefuls like John Kerry and John Edwards voted in favor of Bush’s war resolution.

How could they possibly criticize?

And Kerry, the Vietnam veteran, demonstrated that even he had failed to learn the lessons of Vietnam.

Miraculously, you’ll recall, it was our former governor Howard Dean who filled the antiwar vacuum. After careful consideration over several days, Dean came out against Bush’s Iraq War resolution the week after it flew through Congress in October 2002. The national media spotlight suddenly turned his way, and Ho-Ho had a coast-to-coast antiwar audience. And the antiwar audience had a voice.

We’ll leave for another day the question of whether Howard Dean’s antiwar position was one of convenience or conviction.

But once Ho-Ho was crushed in the 2004 primaries, starting in Iowa last January, Sen. John Kerry became the antiwar voice by default. Unfortunately, his was not a very clear, credible or loud one.

As the casualties and bloodshed increased in Iraq this year, with beheadings and deadly roadside bombs, the sound of silence in America’s streets was deafening. It was as if the peace movement had all its bets on Kerry, regardless of his shortcomings.

That may explain the pervasive sense of depression that fell over blue states and blue hearts when the election results came in. However, Kerry’s electoral defeat may have been just what the antiwar movement needed. No one can depend on Kerry fixing things anymore. The hour of individual responsibility has arrived.

And the first sign of it came Monday afternoon outside the Statehouse in Montpeculiar. Around 1:30 in the afternoon, about 50 folks arrived in front of the Golden Dome, mostly in ones and twos, and formed an impromptu circle. They came from all over, from Corinth and Calais, Stowe and Bristol, Burlington and Lyndonville. Young, old and in between.

Two women had sons in the Vermont Guard. One young man, a brother.

One Vermont soldier son is already getting shot at in Iraq. The other two are shipping out with the Vermont Guard.

The everyday-looking people went around the circle and quietly introduced themselves. Strangers told complete strangers their deepest feelings. It was quite moving.

One spoke of what the 18-month separation will do by “tearing so many Vermont families apart.”

Another expressed his utter outrage at “the obscenity of people on all sides dying.”

“This isn’t about defending our country,” he said.

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Anti-nuke activists in the Brattleboro area are calling on Vermont’s sportsmen to share some of the spoils of recent hunts — and it’s OK if they’re the unkindest cuts.

The New England Coalition (NEC), a nonprofit educational group that opposes nuclear energy, is asking hunters in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts who look for prey in the counties surrounding the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon to contribute unwanted animal parts from this year’s deer season. The pilot project precedes a larger sampling program that will begin in 2005 and focus on mammals, aquatic life and river-bottom sediments.

The point is to look for radioactive contaminants that may have escaped from the nuclear plant since it opened in November 1972.

NEC is paying hunters $10 each for animal parts that are normally discarded — jaws, teeth, organs, bones, gonads and scrap flesh — which will be sent to independent labs for testing. NEC Executive Director Peter Alexander says they want to see if the periodic releases of radiation from Vermont Yankee are accumulating in the local food chain.

“We feel it’s the responsible approach, to make sure that people are safe because they’re eating this stuff,” says Alexander.

“We don’t know what will come up, but we just want to be sure.”

No one has ever done a comprehensive study of radioactive contaminants in the vicinity of Vermont Yankee, according to NEC technical advisor Ray Shadis.

However, similar studies have been done near other nuclear plants around the country, including Maine Yankee and ThreeMile Island in Pennsylvania, some of which turned up elevated radiation levels.

Shadis admits that even if this study does find elevated levels, it will be difficult to draw any definitive conclusions. First of all, there is no control group and the sampling of specimens will likely be very small.

Secondly, studying deer is problematic because they’re finicky eaters and often feed heavily on one food source for a month or two before moving on to another.

Additionally, Shadis says, any such study will have to differentiate between the radioactive contaminants that are created by a nuclear reactor and the nuclear fallout resulting from decades of atmospheric weapons testing. And as Shadis points out, Vermont was heavily dosed with nuclear fallout from the Chernobyl disaster in 1986.

The NEC radiological sampling program won’t be cheap, either — according to Shadis, a gamma analysis of just one animal part can run from $80 to $100.

Nevertheless, the idea is that if just one or two samples turn up “hot,” it could indicate what else is out there.

For example, in July the Brattleboro Reformer ran a photo of mutated daisies that were growing near Vernon. Similar mutations were found in daisies and other vegetation near Three-Mile Island and Chernobyl.

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Another Brick in the Wal? Is the world’s largest company looking for more green in the Green Mountain State? That’s what about 140 Vermonters came to find out last week at a meeting in Stowe Town Hall, sponsored by the Vermont Natural Resources Council. The VNRC claims that Wal-Mart is “discussing” the feasibility of building seven new stores in the state — there are four already — including one about nine miles from Stowe. The Montpelier-based environmental group opposes the construction of new Wal-Marts and other big-box stores because of their impacts on traffic, sprawl, retail wages and the economic viability of small, local businesses.

But a Wal-Mart spokesperson says the company has no plans to locate new stores in Vermont except for the 147,000-square-foot store now under consideration in St. Albans. Elsewhere is another matPHOTO: JAY ERICSON ter. In the coming fiscal year, Wal-Mart expects to build about 300 new stores worldwide, totaling 50 million square feet of new retail space.

In fact, a new Wal-Mart opens somewhere in the world every 42 hours.

Middlebury-based author Bill McKibben, who spoke at last week’s meeting in Stowe, says that if Wal-Mart had 11 stores in the state, it would save Vermonters about $36 million annually — about $50 per person. Still, he suggests the losses would far outweigh the savings.

“Wal-Mart is, in a sense, doing us a great favor by proposing this invasion in Vermont,” McKibben says. “It is forcing us to ask a deep question, and that question is, what do we value most — lowest prices always, or our neighbors, their jobs, our towns, our land, our cultures?”

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For gay-rights activists and their conservative opponents, last month’s election was a call to arms. On November 9, the Reverend Jerry Falwell announced the formation of the Faith and Values Coalition, a 21st-century reincarnation of his now-defunct Christian activist organization the Moral Majority. According to the group’s website, www.faithandvalues.us, Falwell, who once blamed the 9/11 terrorist attacks on feminists and gays, hopes to encourage the “evangelical revolution” and wage “a monumental battle for the soul of America.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the ideological divide, members of the Burlingtonbased Queer Liberation Army are about to declare war on Falwell and his ilk. The group, which met in the upstairs lounge of 135 Pearl on Sunday, has a home for its website — www.queerlibarmy.org — and is drafting a manifesto to post there.

The QLA’s roughly two-dozen members, who range in age from 18 to 58, plan to use direct action to spotlight homophobia, and oppose “the sex/gender apartheid that rules this country,” according to a draft of the group’s mission statement.

QLA “soldier” Eva Bielser says she helped found the group because getting involved makes her feel a little better about the election, in EVA BIELSER, which Republican George W. Bush won a second term, and voters in 11 QUEER LIBERATION ARMY states passed constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage.

“After the election we were really frustrated,” she says, “and we felt a lot of it was based on homophobia. We just had to do something.”

Most of the troops were AWOL from Sunday’s meeting due to post-Thanksgiving travel plans. The five QLA members who showed up edited the manifesto; it declares war on not just Republicans but on Democrats, too, and “anyone else who blocks full equality for queers.” They also decided to form a “Queerleader” squad, in which QLA members dressed as cheerleaders will practice queer-friendly cheers. They plan to deploy the squad in Burlington during the holiday season, and send them to a presidential inauguration demonstration in January.

The nascent brigade, which meets at 135 Pearl each Sunday at 4 p.m., has whipped up some T-shirts as a way to fundraise. “They make great Queer-mas presents,” says QLA member Laurie Essig.

The fortysomething professor is a veteran of activist groups such as Queer Nation, ACT UP and the Lesbian Avengers. She says she’s learned that resistance is useful, even if it’s not necessarily productive. “Direct action may not have influenced AIDS funding,” she says, “but it kept us alive.”

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pect Ulrick White, 31, eluded California authorities for more than a year until his victim spotted him on the television reality show “Blind Date.” The 35-yearold woman said she heard a female contestant refer to the suspect by his nickname and recognized his Jamaican accent. She videotaped the rest of his appearance and brought the tape to Ventura police, who arrested White.

National Guard won’t meet its recruiting goal this year, Army Lt. Gen. Steven Blum, the Guard’s top general, said.

Pointing out that half the Guard’s recruits are soldiers leaving active duty, Blum said they’re aware that the Army is sending a growing number of Guard units to Afghanistan and Iraq, “and you don’t want to take a chance that you’re going to deploy that quickly again.”

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Islam, whom the United States expelled in September for terrorist ties, was honored for his charity work and moral con-

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filmed as it decomposes. The show is tentatively titled “Dust to Dust.” “It has to be completely aboveboard,” Kevin Lygo, director of publicly funded Channel 4, said. “There will be nothing salacious about it.”

victions at the opening of a meeting for Nobel Peace Prize laureates in Rome.

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev presented the award to the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens.

Funny Money Sheriff ’s deputies in Cries for Help Officials tracking a distress signal traced it to a television set in Corvallis, Oregon. The 20-inch color TV alerted an orbiting search-and-rescue satellite, which guided rescuers to the apartment of Chris van Rossman. They couldn’t figure out what was sending the signal until van Rossman turned off the TV and the signal stopped. They ordered van Rossman to keep his TV turned off or risk fines of up to $10,000 a day for sending a false alarm.

Cayuga County, New York, arrested Throop town councilor and water superintendent William C. Tonzi, 43, after they said he tried to pay for gas with two counterfeit $10 bills. A clerk refused to accept the bills because they looked suspicious, so Tonzi paid with a credit card and left the bogus bills behind.

Investigators said that Tonzi used a personal computer to scan real $10, $20 and $50 bills and print fake ones.

• Police in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, charged Deborah Trautwine, 51, with passing a fake $200 bill at a women’s

clothing store. The bill had a picture of President George W. Bush and the serial number “DUBYA4U2001.” Store clerk Kathryn Miller not only accepted the bill, but also made change for the purchase of a $99 item.

• Employees at a Taco Bell restaurant in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, called police after a customer paid for his food with two suspicious-looking $5 bills.

Detectives determined that the bills were genuine, but looked odd because one was from 1928 and the other from 1963.

Gone and Forgotten Two years after Jim Sulkers died in Winnipeg, Manitoba, police found his mummified corpse inside his condo. No one suspected his death because his bank’s automatic bill-paying handled his income and condo payments. Neighbors noticed his mailbox filled up several times, but the letter carrier regularly emptied it without telling his supervisors. A cousin, Kim Dyck, said some relatives had stopped by his apartment. “They knocked on his door, and he didn’t answer,” Dyck said.

“You assume he isn’t home. You certainly don’t assume he’s dead.”

Presidential Power at Work Alexander Lukashenko, the president of the former Soviet republic of Belarus, objected to looking at billboards showing French models while making his daily commute, so he banned them.

“These Frenchwomen with their faces splashed with mud off the road must not monopolize billboards all over the place, including the presidential route to work,” he declared.

When It Rains, It Pours After a tornado damaged the home of Robert L. Medvee, 52, in Frederick, Maryland, the workers he hired to repair it noticed nearly two dozen boxes filled with child pornography. “We had to bring in a pickup truck to get it all out of there,” state prosecutor Scott Rolle said after Medvee was jailed on 96 counts.

Seat of Inspiration German archaeologists announced that they have discovered the toilet on which Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses that launched the Protestant Revolution.

They found the stone commode while excavating a garden at Luther’s house in Wittenberg. Theologian and Luther expert Martin Treu told BBC News that there’s no doubt the toilet was Luther’s, explaining that Luther himself admitted suffering from chronic constipation and spent much of his time in contemplation on the toilet. He did neglect one detail, Treu said. “We still don’t know what was used for wiping in those days.”

Old Habits Die Hard After Jared J. Bailey, 20, was charged with forgery in Bloomington, Indiana, he tried to get out of jail by forging documents for his release. Investigators said that Bailey forged the signature of Monroe Circuit Judge Douglas R. Bridges on a court order lowering his bail from $100,000 to $500. He had a friend fax the document to the jail, but officials there were suspicious. Bailey’s bond was raised to $250,000.

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t is with great and humble thanks to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, that I’m able to write anything this week, having been utterly confounded, up till now, by the “moral values” issue that’s possessed our country since the reappointment of George W. Bush to the presidency on November 2.

“Moral values,” you see, are the thing — things? — that apparently carried Bush to victory over John Kerry, by 1 to 3 percent of the popular vote, depending on which of the “Gosh, we don’t really know!” polls you may consult.

I bear no sorrow for Kerry, of course, who was a phony candidate from the start. The Democratic Party had a real candidate, Howard Dean, for months before Kerry got his Clinton act together.

Dean, in fact, was the only man in the field who not only could but would have hollered his indignation at the takeover of the American government by Punk,

Frankly, the features fried onto this particular sandwich might be just as easily those of Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Jr., and the Texas Sturmstaffel. And if you need to look up Sturmstaffel, that’s just what they’re counting on. You’ll probably confuse it with “law and order.”

But never mind. It’s morality we’re talking about here. Specifically, the Virgin Mother, whose unmistakable features, miraculously impressed on a 10year-old grilled-cheese sandwich with a bite out of one corner, recently sold on eBay for $35,814.79, and is now going “on tour” across the country — well, through the South, anyway, where these kinds of miracles are fully appreciated and understood.

True, the $35,000 sum was paid out by a Canadian-owned Las Vegas casino called “GoldenPalace.com” after the Holy Sandwich was first posted, then withdrawn, then posted again, then withdrawn again, then finally put back up and sold — bang! — on the eBay hotwire. Evidently, there were people who thought it was in bad taste to say that the Blessed Mother’s face might appear on a grilled cheese, or that it should be sold on eBay like so much Diamond Solitaire jewelry or The Fly Fisher’s Bible.

Indeed, for a while, there was a big question as to whether the sale would go through at all. Frankly, the features fried onto this particular sandwich might be just as easily those of Catherine ZetaJones. I have all the press releases here and each of them, pro or con, carries a great weight of piety. You have no idea what it took to get this “One-of-a-Kind Religious Icon” off the block, and you can check that out for yourself on the GoldenPalace.com website.

“I would like all people to know that I do believe that this is the Virgin Mary, Mother of God,” says the sandwich’s original owner, or griller, Diana Duyser, a “work-from-home jewelry designer” from Hollywood, Florida. “That is my solemn belief.” Duyser cooked the sandwich a decade ago, according to Golden Palace, “and after taking one bite out of it, noticed the Virgin Mary’s face staring back at her. She put the sandwich in a clear plastic box with cotton balls and kept it on her night stand,” where — even more miraculously — it has “never spouted a spore of mold!”

“People ask me if I have had blessings since she has been in my home,” says Duyser, who has used the sandwich over the years to ward off everything from emphysema and depression to Communists and warts, and whose parting with the Sacred Snack has been more painful than she can say. “I do feel I have. I have won $70,000 on different occasions at the casino near my house.”

Now, she wants to “share [her] gift with the world. I think [the Virgin] was meant to be seen,” Duyser says. “It’s time to pass Her along.” And, of course, to deposit the check.

Now, forgive me, but it seems that the Virgin Mary has been “shared” already, all over the world — “passed along,” if you will, for 2000 years — and that the question of actually “seeing” Her, never mind taking a bite out of her corner, is inevitably a matter of doctrinal contention.

In fact, as a rule, the Vatican frowns on this kind of thing because, to be honest, Our Lady appears all over the place, all the time — on garage doors, in cesspools, oil-slicks, grottoes, mirrors and on shiny, fresh-washed dishes that Mom has just started to dry before shrieking, fainting and smashing all the crockery, before the Inquisition can test its validity.

Indeed, the Pope in Rome has recently ordered a complete “re-evaluation” of the Inquisition and all its works throughout history, while also asking his theologians “to come up with a more coherent and enlightened way” of describing Limbo — that weird little “state or place reserved for the unbaptized dead,” especially babies who had no choice in the matter, and “even good people” who were unlucky enough to have been born before the coming of Christ. I expect His Holiness understands that Limbo had better be an awfully big place. But of course he’d know better about that than I do.

I’m sorry — is that offensive? Well, no more so than spotting Jesus’ mom on a slice of Wonder Bread and a smear of Velveeta. As a matter of fact, I looked in my wastebasket just now and saw the face of George W. Bush staring back at me with his beady little eyes. It turned out to be nothing but a piece of crumpled newspaper, but, hey, who’s to say it wasn’t just as nasty as the real thing? 쩾 Email Peter at peterkurth@peterkurth.com

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he Firehouse Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new curator was just getting the hang of it. Less than a year after accepting the Burlington job, C. Sean Horton is heading south to run a gallery in Chelseaâ&#x20AC;Ś New York City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I planned on being here a lot longer, but the opportunity just came up,â&#x20AC;? says Horton, 29, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take Manhattan in late winter or early spring. He leaves behind a year of already-curated shows as well as a few thoughts on local culture: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see more artist-initiated and alternative spaces for art,â&#x20AC;? says Horton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of empty spaces that could be used, even for one-night exhibitions, to create some enthusiasm and get some buzz going.â&#x20AC;? Speaking of departures, three other people are leaving â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or have left â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the downtown art gallery. Education Director Suzanne Rexford-Winston and Program Coordinator Heather Driscoll are on the way out. Former Gallery Manager Claire RobinsonWhite is already gone. Is there a fire in the building? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a stressful period,â&#x20AC;? says Administration Director Sara Katz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone from trying to save a building to trying to run it.â&#x20AC;?

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Randolphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gifford Medical Center has unveiled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birthing Center Babes,â&#x20AC;? featuring naked midwives holding strategically placed babies and occupation-appropriate props. Another charity project, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barn Beauties,â&#x20AC;? has an equestrian angle. It catches glimpses of naked horsewomen and their mounts to benefit therapeutic riding programs in Vermont. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just goes on and on,â&#x20AC;? says Sarah Semler, a buyer for Montpelierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bear Pond Books. And not just in overexposed central Vermont.

Daring date-keepers are popping up all over the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We said no to a group from New Hampshire,â&#x20AC;? says Semler. Last week The New York Times wrote a story

about the middle-aged male members of an upstate Rotary Club who â&#x20AC;&#x153;bared all for charity.â&#x20AC;? Pictured is a buck-naked, bifocal-wearing investment banker discreetly covered by an issue of the Wall Street Journal. Like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Men of Maple Corner,â&#x20AC;? the calendar captures a dozen unlikely subjects in cleverly composed photos. Unfortunately, both of Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new nude calendars are marred by amateurish photography, and neither gets that essential funny formula right. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing humorous about a baby-catcher in a bubble bath, or a naked woman in riding boots feeding her horse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were thinking about doing a Bear Pond one,â&#x20AC;?

Semler says with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just kidding.

None of us are taking our clothes off for anything.â&#x20AC;?

You could say Burlington writer David Diefendorf got a clue. One of his original crossword puzzles will appear this Tuesday, December 7, in The New York Times. When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not creating the word game â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fickle Fannieâ&#x20AC;? for Seven Days, Diefendorf does a variety of other kinds of writing, including poetry, fiction and what he calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;cryptic crosswords.â&#x20AC;? This particular puzzle is fairly straightforward, although it does have a theme. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where crossword creators tend to start, according to Diefendorf. Then â&#x20AC;&#x153;you work the edgesâ&#x20AC;Ś What takes the longest is making up clues that are interesting or funny or clever.â&#x20AC;? That, and the submission process. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been two years since Diefendorf got word the Times wanted his work. As for the puzzle, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the easy side â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they get progressively harder as the week progresses. But hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another hint, just in case: The title, which wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear in the paper, is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two-timers.â&#x20AC;? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope Diefendorf also gets a second chance . . . Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be praising braising in next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Review. The latest from Williston author-chef Molly Stevens is one of about two dozen recommended cookbooks in the reviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual holiday gift guide. The timing of her all-in-onepot approach couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been better.

Ever since 9/11, comfort food has been hot. Predicting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;spiritually challenging winter,â&#x20AC;? the cookbook critic singled out a couple of recipes in All About Braising.

She described the lot as â&#x20AC;&#x153;transformative.â&#x20AC;? . . . Burlington playwright Adriano Shaplin and the three other actors in his Riot Group have not one but two plays running Off-Broadway at the moment.

The Times caught up with him for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Q&Aâ&#x20AC;? that appeared two weeks ago. In a conversation that ranges from presidential politics to Antonin Artaud, Shaplin observed his troupe is â&#x20AC;&#x153;very much like the community theater I did in Vermont, where everyone would be hanging the lights, everyone would be there for tech, nobody got paid.â&#x20AC;? 슞 Email Paula at paula@sevendaysvt.com

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Dear Cecil, Can a person request to be buried in his back yard rather than a cemetery? A guy in West Virginia said in June that he planned to be buried in his yard; the city council had to pass a new law to prevent it. I say a person (in California, where I live) can be buried anywhere he wants as long as he complies with health department laws, even if it is in his yard (front, back or side).

Barry, via email You’d think a state as out-there as California wouldn’t get twitchy over a little thing like back-yard burials, but you’d be wrong. California prohibits disposal of human remains (except cremated ashes) anywhere other than in a cemetery, making it one of the most restrictive jurisdictions in the country. This may disappoint those looking forward to interment under the swingset, but don’t despair — there’s a loophole. In California law one definition of a cemetery is “a place where six or more human bodies are buried,” full stop. A construction like that invites enterprise. I suggest nothing; I merely point out that the state is going to be looking for six bodies. How they get there is up to you.

Burial laws vary widely. The most comprehensive recent review I know of is Caring for the Dead: Your Final Act of Love by Lisa Carlson (1998), which summarizes the legal requirements for disposal of the dead in all 50 states. Unlike California, you may be happy to hear, most states have little to say about home burial and a few explicitly permit family cemetery plots.

Regulation, if any, is generally left to local officials.

My guess is, you’re likely to run into static if you live in a town, but you may have better luck in a rural area. West Virginia state law, for example, is largely silent on burials, so absent local ordinance you can have yourself laid to rest pretty much anywhere you’d like. To be neighborly, Carlson suggests, “a sensible guideline is 150 feet from a water supply and at least

three feet of earth on top.” (For most other states she indicates two feet is enough; why she figures you need an extra foot separating the living from the dead in West Virginia is a subject I’d just as soon not explore.)

New York State allows you to establish a family cemetery provided it’s less than three acres and at least 1650 feet from a dwelling, which would appear to rule out back yards in the strict sense for anybody but the Hamptons set. Whatever you think of that restriction, a worse one in Carlson’s opinion is New York’s requirement that a licensed funeral director “shall be present and personally supervise the conduct of each funeral service.” (The law graciously allows a member of the clergy to be on hand, too.) Carlson suspects, no doubt correctly, that this nonsense was stuck in there at the behest of the funeral lobby.

At the time Carlson wrote her book, California imposed an unusual restriction on cremation: You could scatter ashes at sea or inter them on land within the state, but you couldn’t scatter them on land — a consequence of a 1980s scandal in which a scatter-atsea outfit was found to be dumping its dusty cargo on somebody’s back lot rather than in the ocean. No other state had such a rule. (The law has since been relaxed to permit the scattering of ashes on private land with the owner’s permission.)

Ultimately, though, Carlson’s gripe isn’t with burial laws but with the funeral industry, which manipulates people into spending far more than they need to for what is basically a simple service. (Read her book, or, for that matter, Jessica Mitford’s The American Way of Death, and you’ll refuse to get buried in anything more elaborate than a pine box.)

Clearly not all burial regulation can be dismissed as bureaucratic meddling — let’s face it, some people need to be meddled with. A case in point is South Dakota farmer Arlo Koerner, whose story was brought to my attention by Straight Dope Science Advisory Board member Bibliophage. In 1998 Koerner’s wife Angela died of cancer at home. Deciding her body was “contaminated,” Koerner and his teenage son rolled up the deceased in a bedsheet, stuffed her into a 55-gallon drum outside, and performed a low-tech cremation with a propane torch. That done (it took a while), they scattered the ashes on a gravel road.

Seven months later Angela’s relatives noticed she hadn’t been heard from and alerted authorities. Lacking evidence of a more serious crime, officials charged Koerner with failure to comply with burial (OK, cremation) laws. This led to a legal tussle too arcane to warrant sorting out here; suffice it to say that if you’re going to incinerate mom on the back deck, make sure you get a permit first.

CECIL ADAMS

Is there something you need to get straight? Cecil Adams can deliver the Straight Dope on any topic.

Write Cecil Adams at the Chicago Reader, 11 E. Illinois, Chicago, IL 60611, or email him at cecil@chireader.com.

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n a warm September evening, six students sit around a seminar table on the fifth floor of UVM’s Old Mill building. A pink harvest moon is rising outside, but the students, who are poring over print-outs of poetry, are more concerned with the pictures that are made by words.

After reading a flight of manuscripts, they stop to rate each on a scale of one to five. Discussion follows, with comments ranging from warm to scathing. “Obviously, somebody copied magnetic poetry off their fridge,” senior Rachel Brown says snarkily of one poem. Another student critic admires a run-on poem for its “e. e. cummings style.” Yet another retorts, “They should make good use of their line-breaks.”

This is the editorial board of Vantage Point, a student literary magazine founded three years ago by Brown and senior Zach Holz; she’s majoring in Environmental Science, he’s going for Poli Sci. There are some English majors on staff, too, but this journal isn’t an outgrowth of their department. The John Dewey Honors Program provided initial funding for Vantage Point. Now it’s supported by the Student Government Association.

It was Brown who originally took on the task of reading about 100 submissions each semester. “I wanted UVM to have a literary magazine,” she explains. “We’ve had quite a few unsuccessful ones. And I wanted it to be a magazine for everyone — staff, janitors, students, graduate students.”

All literary magazines are labors of love; many depend on academic institutions for their existence. But student-edited literary journals require a special devotion. Widely distributed on campus but not always widely read, they may gain a reputation for insularity and clannishness. After all, it’s hardly unusual to see the names in the masthead reappear in the table of contents, suggesting that the editors are using student activities dollars to publish… themselves.

But this exclusivity is more likely to be a result of simple self-selection than the work of some editorial cabal. The college kids who volunteer to read and judge short stories and poetry tend to be the same ones who want to write them.

To avoid the appearance of bias, Vantage Point’s organizers read submissions blind and keep their editorial meetings wide open. The staff of the Onion River Review, the 30-yearold literary journal of St. Michael’s College, goes through an even more elaborate procedure to ensure authors’ anonymity. The submissions to each annual issue — in 2003, they numbered 220 — go directly to the email inbox of faculty advisor Will Marquess, who removes names and passes them on to the editorial board.

While the students discuss the submissions — “sometimes quite strenuously,” Marquess says — he watches, “occasionally commenting on the

process but scrupulously keeping my mouth shut about literary judgments.”

And what do the magazines publish? The Onion River Review is a compact, professionally printed journal with several pages of student artwork in glossy color. Vantage Point is scruffier and rangier, a Kinko’s production whose Spring 2004 issue offers 61 big pages of poetry, prose and black-and-white art.

(Middlebury College, home of the New England Review, also has three student-edited magazines, but none defines itself primarily as a literary journal.)

The poems in the Onion River Review are generally excellent, with

I wanted it to be a magazine for everyone — staff, janitors, students, graduate students.

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contributions from faculty and alumni appearing alongside those from current students.

Contemplative and descriptive, they evoke old houses, empty fields and desolate landscapes such as those in “At-Bashi, Kyrgyzstan” — by alumnus Eric Boyer, who worked in the Kyrgyz Republic with the Peace Corps. The journal’s prose offerings are less satisfying. But Shannon McCarthy’s creepy, elegiac story “Until the Light Dies” is a stand-out, with lines such as “It is July and the air feels like a prickly pear rolling against your skin.”

Vantage Point’s Spring 2004 issue exhibits more range in style and quality, and the contrasts make for an entertaining read. Where but in a student magazine could you find an elegy to forbidden love alongside a song in praise of the Haier HSBO2 Mini-Fridge? (“It keeps my frozen dinners frozen and my fruity dinners fruity,” writes Patrick McKnight.)

Other offerings include a bizarre allegorical verse play by Alexandru Gureanu, a series of fractured, imagistic, often haunting poems by Shannon Stewart, and two clever twists on Celtic folklore by Morgan Hamilton. My personal favorite is Rae Muhlstock’s quick-witted, Beatstyle rant against the information age, which opens with the poet addressing her outdated computer: “Happy birthday to you/ One year old

today,/ my big old piece of crap,/ What would you like?/ Maybe a zip drive?”

To see what the kids are writing, snag a free copy in the dorms.

Vantage Point’s next issue appears in January. The Onion River Review is due in March or April and may also turn up in local bookstores and cafés.

UVM sophomore Daniel Paul Mills has a story — “Coyotes and Wolves” — in the latest Vantage Point. But he’s experimenting with another do-it-yourself approach to publishing fiction. His website, at www.wintergreenfalls.com, offers readers a downloadable short novel and short stories — more than 120,000 words in all. The content isn’t your stereotypical Internet fiction. There are no hobbits, boy bands or misplaced apostrophes in sight.

Mills’ online novel, Wintergreen, tells the story of two UVM students, male and female, who find themselves in the deserted — and perhaps haunted — dorms over winter break.

The plot is minimalist, offering more epiphanies than action. But in his elegant descriptions of town and campus, Mills achieves a distinctive mood, a muted mournfulness that may remind older readers of how unsettling the first years of young adulthood can be. In one passage, the protagonist’s window seems to become the edge of the world: “Outside, the world spun night-

black, the lights… flickering so bright, tiny and faraway — distant stars and setting suns.”

As this paper goes to press, students and moms and office workers are furiously typing in cafés and bedrooms scattered through Vermont.

Their goal? To finish a 50,000-word novel by December 1, after exactly one month of writing. They’re participating in National Novel Writing Month, a contest-cum-Internet-phenomenon created in 1999 by twentysomething Bay Area resident Chris Baty.

As Thanksgiving approached, the Vermont writers were less worried about dry turkey than about making a “final push” for the end. You can read all about it on their online forum at www.nanowrimo.org. “If I could just write crap, this would be soooo much easier...” laments Colchester technical writer Douglas Beagley, who’s currently sneaking up on 49,000 words.

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Another woman quietly pointed out that the invasion of Iraq “has done nothing but help Osama bin Laden recruit terrorists.”

You remember Osama? The guy behind 9/11? The guy our president promised to track down and kill? The guy who’s still making videos while quickly becoming a hero to half the world, thanks to Mr. Bush?

No question, Kerry’s defeat coupled with the massive call-up of Vermont citizen soldiers this month has finally lit the Green Mountain antiwar fuse. There’s no longer any escaping the Big Picture. More Green Mountain Purple Hearts and more funerals “with full military honors” lie ahead. We better face up to it.

On Monday, the two military moms made it clear that their soldier sons support their speaking out against the war. It’s still a free country.

“Not all moms and dads feel the way we do,” Nancy Brown of Montpelier pointed out respectfully. “But we’re here to tell you we believe the war is illegal and unjust and we want our soldiers to come home.”

“I think,” said Momma Brown, “that asking that they be safe and alive is the best support you can give them.”

She’s got a point, eh?

By the way, it always amazed me during the Vietnam War that the call to “End the War in Vietnam, Bring the Troops Home,” was treated by “patriotic,” pro-war Americans as anti-soldier.

Easy for someone 8000 miles from the kill zone to say, eh?

Joe Gainza of the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker-affiliated outfit, turned Monday’s spotlight in the direction of our newly reelected Republican governor.

Mr. Gainza said he had been unsuccessful this month in scheduling a face-to-face meeting with Gov. Jim Douglas. He and the moms want the guv to tell President Bush “to cancel the deployment of the Vermont National Guard to Iraq and to recall those already part of the occupation.”

After all, the Vermont Guard is the “National” Guard, not the “International” Guard, they noted. Those troops are needed to protect Vermont should disaster strike — and disaster always does.

Gainza said they’d like to tell Gov. Douglas, “We support you if you come out against this war. If you tell the president we want our kids home, we’ll support you on this.”

Gainza said he was not aware of Gov. Douglas’ position on the war.

OK, so maybe he’s not a regular “Inside Track” reader. If he were, he’d know that, from day one, Jim Douglas has echoed every deceptive, dishonest syllable that’s spilled from the mouths of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, national Security Advisor — now soon-to-be Secretary of State — Condoleezza Rice, Vice-President Dick Cheney and President Bush himself.

Vermont’s Gentleman Jim bought into imaginary WMDs and Saddam Hussein’s alleged links

to 9/11 early on, as if they were commandments to be followed.

Now Jim goes to a lot of funerals.

So, does Vermont’s governor still support the war?

“At this point it really doesn’t matter how we got there or what we think about the War in Iraq,” Douglas told Seven Days this week.

“The fact is that we are committed to it. It’s important now that we finish the job and get our troops home as quickly as we can.”

Finish the job?

Just what is the job? Killing another 100,000 Iraqis in order to liberate them?

Killing thousands more of our own soldiers who are playing the role of a foreign army of occupation, just like all of history’s armies of occupation before them?

What the hell is the job?

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Right now there’s a movement underway to craft a joint legislative resolution “urging” the governor to ask President Bush to cease activating Vermont National Guard soldiers for Iraq. It’s an issue of federal-state relations, and it’s come up before.

Back in 1986, President Ronald Reagan called up National Guard units to serve in Honduras. It was an attempt to intimidate the Sandinista government of neighboring Nicaragua. The Sandinistas had overthrown a corrupt, U.S.-backed dictator, so naturally they were on Reagan’s enemies list.

Gov. Rudy Perpich of Minnesota refused to send his state’s National Guard soldiers. At the time the federalizing of guard units required “the consent” of the governor of the state.

Congress reponded by quickly passing the Montgomery Amendment. It provides that a governor “cannot withhold consent with regard to active duty outside the United States because of any objection to the location, purpose, type or schedule of such duty.”

Vermont Gov. Madeleine Kunin went to Washington to testify against it. She stood up for states’ rights.

The states of Minnesota and Iowa challenged the Montgomery language in federal court.

Attorney generals from four other states filed briefs supporting them. Vermont Attorney General Jeff Amestoy was among them.

The courts, however, ruled against them and supported the Montgomery resolution.

Vermont’s current governor is quite familiar with the case.

“When National Guard troops are called to service by the president of the United States,” said Gov. Douglas this week, “they are federalized and under his control as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. It’s been litigated.

It’s quite clear that governors have no discretion in terms of the response.”

However, there is no amendment or law that prevents governors from speaking up.

P.S. As for the antiwar folks getting a meeting with the governor, nothing has been scheduled as yet. Press Secretary Jason Gibbs informed Seven Days, “Contrary to popular belief, holding a press conference and calling

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Irish Eyes — Some are smiling even more lately, did you know?

That’s because the War in Iraq has meant booming business for Shannon Airport.

Shannon’s been the refueling stop for soldiers en route to the war zone. As of October 31, 130,000 U.S. troops have landed in County Clare this year for a pitstop and a little shopping.

The Iraq War has so far brought $20 million of unexpected revenue to Shannon. Guinness sales are up, too.

Holy Germs! — Vermont’s Roman Catholic Bishop Kenneth Angell got a little national press over the weekend for his edict halting the liturgical practices of drinking consecrated wine from the chalice and shaking hands during the “Kiss of Peace.” The Bingo Bishop did it, he said, because of the shortage of flu vaccine.

Hey, the Big Bish follows the news, eh?

And, once again, Vermont is leading the nation. According to The New York Times, our beloved Bishop Angell is the only bishop in the country to take such extraordinary precautions.

Hey, we were first on samesex marriage rights, too.

Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, researchers have found that just being in church can be harmful to your health.

Air quality inside the Catholic basilica in Masstrich was tested and found to have fine-particulate pollution readings 20 times higher than European guidelines.

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Rose Street Holiday Market and the Women’s Crafts Fair. But her primary passion over the last four years has been, as she puts it, “my little people.” Hicks is a labor and postpartum doula — a professional caregiver for new mothers and their babies. She cooks their meals, runs their errands, gives them baths and massages, and does whatever else is needed to keep a new mother and child happy, healthy and comfortable.

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Spring Courses On Campus ACCOUNTING Business Law Business Law ANIMAL SCIENCE Fundamentals of Nutrition Applied Animal Health ANTHROPOLOGY Human Cultures Biological Anthropology Native Americans of Vermont Globalization, Culture & Resistance Native Peoples of Canada Race & Ethnicity Traditional Ecological Knowledge Anthropology of Public History & Culture in North America ART Drawing Two-Dimensional Studies Three-Dimensional Studies Learning to Draw & Drawing to Learn Science Beginning Drawing Fabric, Fiber & Contemporary Art Clay: Wheel Throwing Photography Intersections of Art & Politics Painting & Ecological Perception Welding & Metal Fabrication Mixed-Media Exploration ASTRONOMY Exploring the Cosmos Moons & Planets BIOLOGY Principles of Biology The Human Body Cell Function & Structure BOTANY Introduction to Botany BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Law (BSAD 017) Business Law (BSAD 018) Sports Marketing CHEMISTRY Outline of Organic & Biochemistry (CHEM 026) Outline of Organic & Biochemistry (CHEM 028) Introductory Chemistry Organic Chemistry CHINESE MEDICINE Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine & Asian Bodywork COMMUNICATION SCIENCES Elementary American Sign Language I Elementary American Sign Language II Phonetics Development of Spoken Language Intercultural Communication American English Dialects Cognition & Language Collaborative Intervention in School Settings Early Language & Communication Intervention Implementing AAC: How do we do all this?

Counseling Persons with Communication Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment & Intervention Interdisciplinary Seminar: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities II Research Methods in Communication Disorders COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & APPLIED ECONOMICS Energy Alternatives Marketing: Agricultural & Resource Entrepreneurship Field Experience/Practicum COMPLEMENTARY HEALTHCARE Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapeutic Herbalism Traditional Chinese Medicine & Asian Bodywork Healing Touch Level I Healing Touch Level 2 COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Programming I: JAVA Simulation Modeling II DIVERSITY Human Cultures Native Americans of Vermont Globalization, Culture & Resistance Native Peoples of Canada Race and Ethnicity Anthropology of Public History & Culture in North America Educational Values of Caribbean Culture, Food, Music Multicultural Children’s Literature ESL Level One ESL Level Two ESL Advanced Special Topics Harlem Renaissance & Negritude Montreal: A Geographical Approach The Irish Diaspora European Society & Culture, 1914-1945 Asian Security Issues in the 21st Century Racism & Contemporary Issues Race Relations in the US Survey of Modern Africa Native Americans of Vermont ECONOMICS Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics EDUCATION/COUNSELING Practice of Mental Health Counseling Chemical Dependency: Etiology & Treatment Diagnosis & Treatment Planning with Children & Adolescents Counseling for Career & Lifestyle Development EDUCATION/FOUNDATIONS The Social Studies Wars - Competing Perspectives Intro to Research Methods in Education & Social Services EDUCATION/GENERAL EDUCATION Educational Values of Caribbean Culture, Food, Music Preparing to Teach a Course Learning to Draw & Drawing to Learn Science The Mass Media as Educator EDUCATION/LEADERSHIP & POLICY STUDIES Educational Finance Effecting & Managing Change Staff Evaluation & Development Leadership & Creative Imagination Professional Problems in Education: Critical Theory & Curriculum Advanced Program Evaluation Organization & Human Resource Development

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EDUCATION/PHYSICAL EDUCATION American Red Cross Emergency Response Personal Fitness Training: Science & Application

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION American Red Cross Emergency Response Personal Fitness Training: Science & Application

ENGINEERING Graphical Communication

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GEOLOGY Dynamic Earth Hazardous Material Safety HEALTH & WELLNESS Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine American Red Cross Emergency Response Fundamentals of Nutrition Sports Nutrition Traditional Chinese Medicine & Asian Bodywork Healing Touch Level I Healing Touch Level 2 Wilderness First Responder

SOCIOLOGY Race Relations in the US Survey of Modern Africa Social Organization of Death & Dying Juveniles in the Courts Sociology of the Unknown Advanced Environmental Sociology Corrections Sociology of Mental Health

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES Human Development Family Context of Development Human Relationships & Sexuality Family Ecosystem Advanced Seminar: Sexual Identities Seminar in Close Relationships LANGUAGES Elementary French II Focus on Oral Expression Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II LEADERSHIP Effecting & Managing Change Leadership & Creative Imagination Organization & Human Resource Development Public Sector Organizations State Administration The Reflective Practitioner MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS Elementary College Algebra College Algebra Pre-Calculus Mathematics Applications of Finite Math Fundamentals of Calculus Calculus I Calculus II Calculus III Applied Mathematics for Engineers & Scientists Probability with Statistics Elements of Statistics Basic Statistical Methods Statistics for Business Statistical Analysis Via Computers MICROBIOLOGY & MOLECULAR GENETICS Global Health MUSIC Beginning Guitar Blues & Related Traditions NATURAL RESOURCES Ecotourism & Sustainable Development Practices in Costa Rica/Readings Course Simulation Modeling II NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES Research in Advanced Practice Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing: Professional Development & Socialization Pathophysiology Pharmacotherapeutics II Family Focused Advanced Practice Nursing Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care Advanced Health Assessment Mental Health Treatment in Primary Care Settings Traditional Chinese Medicine & Asian Bodywork Healing Touch Level I Healing Touch Level 2 Global Health

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EDUCATION/LITERACY Reading & Writing Connection Multicultural Children’s Literature Literacy Assessment: Understanding Individual Differences

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Area & International Studies Terrorism: An Asian Perspective (2 credits) Art Ways of Seeing: Film as Art Botany Plant Biodiversity & Economics Education/Library Online Research Skills English Delights & Shadows: Readings in Contemporary Poetry Studies in Canadian Writers Geology The Changing Face of Vermont Landscapes Public Administration Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence

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SPANISH Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II

Bridge Plan in Engineering

SPEECH Effective Speaking

Computer Software Certificate

SURGERY Wilderness First Responder THEATRE Acting I: Introduction to Acting Beginning Drawing VERMONT STUDIES Native Americans of Vermont Women in Vermont History Controversial Explorations in Vermont Politics WILDLIFE & FISHERIES BIOLOGY Field Herpetology WOMEN’S STUDIES Introduction to Women’s Studies Women of the Old Testament, Their Stories and Ours Women’s Spirituality: A Challenge to Institutional Religion Women in Vermont History

CPA Sequence Exploring Alternative Energy Sequence Gerontology (Study of Aging) Certificate Guaranteed Admission Program Medical Spanish Sequence for Health Care Professionals

WORLD LITERATURE Tolstoy: Works Great & Small

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COMPUTER SCIENCE Introduction: WWW Design Visual Basic Programming Computer Programming I: JAVA Simulation Modeling I EDUCATION/GENERAL Vermont Landscapes in the Classroom EDUCATION/HIGHER EDUCATION Foundations of Leadership Theories & Practices ENGLISH Expository Writing Race & Ethnicity Literary Standards: Intro GEOLOGY Vermont Landscapes in the Classroom

Pre-MBA Sequence RN-BS-MS Program for Registered Nurses School Library Media Studies Sequence for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Vermont Business Center Management Development Seminars

GERONTOLOGY Mental Health & Aging HISTORY History of the US Since 1876 The Sixties HORTICULTURE & LANDSCAPE Indoor Plants Garden Flowers MATHEMATICS Fundamentals of Calculus I MUSIC Jazz in America

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familiar role as “mother hen” and entered the hospital, her friends went into action. Within days, they’d met to discuss her physical, emotional and financial needs for the next six to nine months and outline a plan of action.

“I’m overwhelmed,” says Hicks’ mother, Lone, who flew in from Denmark for the surgery. “I can feel it down my spine when I talk about them, what they have given up in time and effort and kindness. I always

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$15,000 to help pay her rent and bills. They’ve created an email list to keep her family and friends updated. They’ve called her clients to ensure that she’ll have work to return to when she’s recovered. And they’ve started organizing a work schedule to ensure that someone will always be at Hicks’ side when she returns next month from her chemotherapy and radiation treatments in Arizona.

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“Tribes are adept at quickly mobilizing to come to the aid of members who are in acute distress,” Watters writes. That said, he also found that what most defines an urban tribe are the “small favors and regular rituals” — weekly poker games, potluck dinners, knitting circles, annual ski trips and so forth.

“When I first moved here, I didn’t know many people at all,” says Heather Cromie of Burlington, a close friend of Hicks who has been at the hos-

knew Allison had many friends.

But I didn’t know she had an extended…”

Lone searches for the right word, but not because her English is lacking. Her daughter’s core group isn’t a “family” — at least, not in the legal or traditional sense. But calling them “friends” doesn’t do them justice, either.

Perhaps the phrase she’s looking for is “urban tribe.”

Coined by author Ethan Watters in his 2003 book, Urban Tribes: Are Friends the New Family? the term is emblematic of a cultural shift that’s occurred among the postbaby-boom generation. Across America, millions of young people in their twenties and thirties, like Hicks, have put off marriage, child rearing and traditional family life and formed tight-knit circles of friends who live, work and play together like extended families — or tribes.

An urban tribe’s size, demographics and rules of social engagement can vary widely, though as Watters discovered, they’re frequently college-educated folks who moved far from their hometowns and families.

Urban tribe members often don’t think of themselves as belonging to anything other than a group of very close friends — they rarely have membership rolls and their borders are often porous. What they all have in common is that they fulfill, either temporarily or permanently, essential functions in their members’ lives that were once the exclusive purview of those bound by blood or marriage.

pital with her nearly every day.

“Allison and our close group of women friends became this little inner circle. We called each other the ‘Sex in the City’ girls because we were all single and spent Sunday mornings having brunch together every week.”

But when a crisis occurs, an urban tribe often expands to encompass other group of people who may not even know one another. Hicks’ support circle is large and includes her former doula clients, folks she knows from the Y, and fellow crafters.

Hicks herself is fairly typical of the urban tribe members Watters met while researching his book. For one, she has a good relationship with her “real” family. But because they live thousands of miles away — her mother in Denmark, her brother in San Francisco, her sister in Phoenix — she only gets to see them during vacations or holidays. Or when tragedy strikes.

Hicks was only expected to be in the hospital several days.

But when her condition worsened, days turned into weeks.

Her brother needed to fly home for some law-school exams and her sister had medical school obligations. Hicks’ mother returns to Denmark this week.

Hicks’ friends mobilized to fill in the gaps — and not just by agreeing to cook lasagna once a week or raise a few hundred dollars with a bake sale. They’ve planned silent auctions and masquerade balls at Burlington restaurants and bars. They’ve set up a bank account in her name and set a goal of raising at least

bers are unmarried and have no children of their own. This affords them the freedom to spend their time and money on other members of the tribe.

Hicks’ friends, Cromie and Stacie Sears of South Burlington, have both been at her bedside almost every day for the last three weeks. Like Hicks, Sears is 29, single and childless.

Cromie is 32 and has no children, either. As Hicks’ medical situation worsened, Sears and Cromie acted as liaisons between the hospital staff and Hicks’ mother, helping her to understand the medical terminology and interpreting the subtle nuances surrounding her daughter’s course of treatment.

But the women also have full-time jobs: Sears is a fundraiser for Middlebury College, Cromie a rehab specialist. Not surprisingly, their employers understand their “tribal” commitments less than if Hicks were a parent, spouse or child.

“It’s definitely been a test of my ability to balance what my heart wants to do and what society demands of me,” says Sears.

“But for me, it’s all about Allison… Being a doula is not like being an attorney. It takes a lot of personal spirit and energy and character. And so, in some ways, this is our opportunity to reward Allison and say, ‘All your hard work is not for naught.

You don’t have to feel like you’re alone.’”

The same can be said for Jordan Silverman. The 28-yearold, Burlington-based photographer is also unmarried and has no children. But he works a

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busy schedule with irregular hours. Still, he’s fulfilling a fairly crucial role in their urban tribe — that of “events coordinator” or “social organizer.”

He’s devoted considerable time and energy to organizing meetings, updating the email list, calling media outlets and donating his studio space for fundraisers.

“I feel like I’ve answered about 50 emails a day just from people emailing me about Allison,” Silverman says.

“We’re all stressed in different ways, but we’re finding a way to make it work for her.”

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Throughout her ordeal, Hicks was largely oblivious of the efforts underway on her behalf. And now that she’s learning about it, finding herself on the receiving end of all this care and attention is a new experience. “I don’t want to be the one who needs it. I still want to have a love affair with my friends,” she says. “I don’t want them to be a slave to a situation that they feel guilty about.”

Hicks, who isn’t married or in a committed relationship, knows she’s embarking on a whole new level of intimacy with her tribe. “Ugh! It’s breathtaking how intense the attention is,” she says. “I’m preparing for the best relationship of my life.”

Hicks doesn’t have the energy to talk for long. While she rests, Lone sits by a window down the hall. In the last three weeks, she’s spent hours sitting on this windowsill, watching the sky change over Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Her eyes are tired, her face creased from lack of sleep, her fingers red from wringing her hands as her daughter’s condition crested and dipped. Throughout the ordeal, Sears, Cromie, Silverman and others have been there for Lone — driving her to the hospital every morning and picking her up at night, getting her meals, making sure she checks her blood sugar and takes her insulin shots. Three weeks ago, these people were strangers to her. Not anymore.

“In Europe, there are so many things they say about Americans, and a lot of it is negative,” she says. “But I don’t think they know how kind Americans really are. It’s been tremendous.”

And while this “bad dream” may be almost over, Lone knows that her daughter still faces some tough times ahead.

Hicks has eight weeks of chemotherapy and radiation to get through. After that, she’ll have to come to grips with not being able to bear a child of her own.

Full recovery will take a while. But tonight, anyway, Hicks’ tribe is doing whatever it can to help her sleep like a baby. 쩾

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Sirotkin began selling chocolate wholesale in 1988. Now, Green River sells retail treats such as chocolate bark with coconut, chocolate cakes and chocolatecovered coffee beans, but it also offers something more unusual to the average chocoholic: bulk bars. Why? “So people get the most chocolate for the money,” explains Sirotkin. “For people who want chocolate, they don’t need to pay for all the frills of boxing and wrapping when all you want is the chocolate.”

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Mounds will set you back a buck, and the chocolate isn’t anything to write home about. At Green River Chocolates, you can invest in an 11-pound brick of, say, “Windsor,” a dark chocolate with 68 percent cocoa content, for $53.

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which fetches $85 a kilo.

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Laughing Moon Chocolates With a new shop opening next week on Stowe’s Depot Street, Laughing Moon Chocolate’s Leigh Williams has her hands full.

For two and a half years she and her hilarious crew have been crafting handmade, hand-dipped chocolates and concocting butter cream and caramel centers in the shop’s copper kettles. In the open kitchen, customers can see the chocolatier making fudge, caramel-nut turtles and a surprisingly delicious chipotle-cinnamon truffle, all from recipes that are three generations old. (www.laughingmoonchocolates.com)

Linda Grishman Chocolates Whimsical names and colorful foil distinguish Linda Grishman’s handmade chocolates. “For me it is about quality, freshness and handmade,” says Grishman, whose confections have received acclaim from The New York Times and Business Week. Chocolate delights from the Burlington chocolatier include “Moonlight in Vermont” chocolate bars in eight flavors, including milk chocolate hazelnut-praline and dark chocolate espresso crunch; “Moo Mint” a mint crème covered in dark chocolate; and “Peanut Butter Pig Out” a gluttonous combination of chocolate and peanut butter. (www.vermontchocolate.com)

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates When Mark and Gail Elvidge discovered their son was allergic to peanuts and they couldn’t find chocolate he could eat, they started making their own. Seven years later, children and adults with nut allergies all over the world enjoy the South Hero company’s chocolates. For those who don’t feel like a nut, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates offer tree nut- and peanut-free chocolate bars, truffles, white and dark chocolate peppermint crunch bark, and chocolate chips and cocoa powder for baking. (www.vermontnutfree.com)

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Keep it Downtown! octane “Bristol” — with 75 percent cocoa content, it packs the biggest cocoa wallop the company offers.

Green River customer Diane Snelling, a State Senator from Hinesburg, agrees with Sirotkin. Schokinag’s “Bristol” dark “was something like I had never tasted,” she says. “I tried other chocolates to compare,

The old joke with the M&Ms slogan, ‘It melts in your mouth, not in your hand’ — that’s the antithesis of what chocolate is about.

Good chocolate should melt at body temperature.

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but kept coming back.”

Chocolate lovers, home bakers and kitchen chocolatiers buy Green River’s chocolate for making confections, baking and eating. Although you can buy roughly a pound of bulk Callebaut or Valrhona chocolate at Lake Champlain Chocolates’ factory store, some chocophiles seek a greater variety for their palate.

“What Green River Chocolates is making available is unusual,” says Clay Gordon, founder of chocophile.com, a website offering information, chocolates and message boards for choco-fans. “It’s very difficult for a retailer, even a specialized retailer, to sell large quantities of chocolate retail unless they’re using it themselves or they have a good Internet business. That makes him extremely unusual,” says Gordon.

Bulk chocolate for baking or making confections is sold in a few places online and in even fewer bricks-and-mortar retailers. Thus Green River is “providing a valuable service to people around them who want to have access to this stuff,” Gordon notes.

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search for cocoa contents as high as 99 percent. “There is a large group of people looking for this,” confirms Gordon, who just last spring founded the New World Chocolate Society, a 3000-member association dedicated to all things chocolate. He says that a lot of people write to him asking how to find specific brands. “To some extent people are stymied — they’re not sure how to find what they are looking for.”

To help chocolate lovers make up their own minds, Green River offers “The Chocolate Party,” with samples of as many as 20 different varieties — from white chocolate with high sugar content and low cocoa levels, to dark chocolate with low sugars and up to 75 percent cocoa content. The kit is designed for the chocolate equivalent of a wine tasting.

Consumers can take notes on brands and cocoa contents to hone in on their personal chocolate preferences.

And, as with wine, there’s a particular technique to tasting chocolate. “The old joke with the M&Ms slogan, ‘It melts in your mouth, not in your hand’ — that’s the antithesis of what chocolate is about,” says Sirotkin. “Good chocolate should melt at body temperature.” The flavors of a chocolate

come out when it sits on your tongue and begins to melt, he explains.

Peter Gillette, a longtime Green River Chocolates customer and friend of Sirotkin, has the tasting technique down.

He sometimes helps Sirotkin out by doing blind taste tests, sampling several chocolates and describing the differences between them. “It’s interesting to taste what differences there are within a class of milk chocolates or dark chocolates,” he says.

Within each category of Green River’s chocolate lineup, favorites have emerged.

Customers who crave white chocolate flock to “Lincoln,” a creamy Schokinag chocolate with pure cocoa butter. Milkchocolate lovers prefer Schokinag’s “Cambridge” or “Richmond,” or the creamy Merckens. Topping the darkchocolate list are Schokinag’s “Windsor,” distinguished by its intense, bittersweet flavor, and Merckens’ “Bordeaux,” which has wide appeal and a fruity flavor. Just making it through those favorites could take you a week.

“That’s the fun part about coming here,” says Sirotkin.

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PRESENT PICKS A first-person holiday gift guide from Seven Days staffers

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BY ANDY BARKER

Let go of the Barbie doll, and step away now. Drop the Power Rangers Dino Thunder figures. My holiday gift list for children is built on three premises:

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BY PAMELA POLSTON

It’s challenging enough getting through the holidays with happy family units, but if you’ve recently split up with your significant other, ho-ho-hos are hard to come by. Sadly, everyone’s got such a person on the gift list. How to convince your newly solo friends that being home alone has its bright side? House presents, and lots of ’em — especially if the departing partner took half the furniture. Those of us in the know call it “retail therapy” — a capitalist campaign that helps boost your friends’ spirits and the economy, too! Here, then, are seven ways to deck the halls…

PLEASE BE SEATED OK, a leather chair is expensive, but it’s a great group gift. Soft and sensuous, the Ashley “double-wide” chair with ottoman in Lancaster black is big enough to share with a new love interest. But until that happens, it’s also a great place to snuggle up with a good book, or pass out in front of the TV. Chair, $444.57; ottoman, $363.74.

1) Opening a present should be an act of discovery, not of recognition. While Legos and Playmobil sets are marvelous toys, they’re ubiquitous. I’ll wait to buy a big bucket of them at a neighborhood tag sale. I want a present that will surprise.

2) Heavily promoted toys are rarely satisfying. When you buy The Incredibles action figures, you’re letting a multi-million-dollar marketing machine make your gift decisions. Besides, The Incredibles probably won’t have any arms or legs left, come February.

3) Toys that adults wouldn’t want to play with aren’t worth buying for kids. Even though the “Fur Real Friends” Luv Cubs are a hot seller this year, their insipid coos and burps will make adults pray for the batteries to die. Ditto for this year’s Elmo doll.

Here are some unsung children’s gifts that won’t break easily or go out of fashion. They’re fun right out of the wrapping paper, but they’ll also offer deeper layers of challenge and intrigue to kids of all ages.

VOTIVE MOTIVE Some avians mate for life, but we won’t hold that against them. Besides, they seem pretty happy in groups, too. No pecking orders here. Black birds in the house bring good luck — at least in my opinion — and these cute little birdie candleholders can light up anyone’s life. $24 each.

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ELECTRONIC SNAP CIRCUITS Made by Elenco Electronics Corp., this 60-piece set of electronic components can be combined into hundreds of devices, including a motion-activated light, a sound sensor and an AM radio. $59.95.

NEW HORIZONS Whether a landscape lover or an abstract thinker, your

FUN SLIDES CARPET SKATES If you’ve got wallto-wall carpeting, these strap-on skates by Simtec Co. will transform your house into a year-round ice rink. $16.99.

lonely-hearted friend needs a new view. I recommend buying beauty in the form of original artwork by any of a jillion talented Vermonters. Love may not last, but art is timeless. Prices vary.

FANTASTIC PLASTIC Wash that man, or woman, right out of your hair… and life. Clean living is a lot more fun with a Dirty Girl shower curtain — see-through, and sprinkled with happy naked ladies. $24. (Bonus: other bath products in the Dirty Girl line.)

UP THE ANTE When the going gets tough, the tough… play poker. Or any number of other games. Instead of moping around the house alone, set up the Monte Carlo Nights Deluxe Gaming Set (with portable tabletop) and try your luck with a foursome. $109.99.

SPRING AHEAD Help put the past out to pasture with a datebook that only looks to the future. Waterbury photographer Peter Miller’s Vermont People calendar (Silver Print Press) is filled with evocative portraits of inspiring, hardy, rural folks. And maybe this subtle suggestion: You think you’ve got it bad? Some people have to milk cows every morning at four. $12.95.

IN THE MOOD When it’s time to turn the lights down low, a Moroccan “Henna” lamp is the way to go. Achieve dusky, sensuous illumination without the fuss of cordwood or fear of flames. Varied exotic stenciled designs, each sure to inspire dreams of Arabian nights. $72.

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SUPER SAXOFLUTE This is what you get when you cross a clarinet with a set of Legos, offering endless permutations of wacky musical instruments that actually play. Made by Quercetti & Co. $13.99.

APPLES TO APPLES JUNIOR Out of the Box Publishing, Inc., offers this funny, subtly brainy game in which players take turns judging their opponents’ suggestions. $16.95.

MONKEY PUPPET Folkmanis, Inc.’s puppet is not only cute, it’s also the most expressive, dexterous and lifelike one I’ve come across, and takes puppet play to a new level of sophistication. $19.99.

CONGA This multimedia game by Cranium, Inc., has you sculpting, acting and drawing, while other players try to guess what you’re thinking. $18.99.

ORCHARD In HABA’s clever, cooperative game, players have to work together to harvest fruit before the big, bad raven gobbles it up. $36.95.

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BY CATHY RESMER

Shopping for high-tech gear-heads is a daunting prospect, especially if you’re a low-tech boob who can’t even program the VCR. But cheer up — DVD players and DVRs (digital video recorders, like TiVo) are rendering VHS as obsolete as Beta-Max. Either of these digital recording/playback devices makes a great gift, though most electronics aficionados already own them.

Same thing goes for digital cameras and iPods — if someone on your list doesn’t have one yet, now is a good time to buy. And listed below are some more creative, cutting-edge gifts for the connected.

But before you plunk down your plastic, spend some time doing research online. Websites like www.zdnet.com and www.imaging-resource.com compare products and publish reviews. Thanks to the Internet, it’s possible to be a smart shopper even if you don’t know a megabyte from a megapixel. And if you can’t use the Internet, well, maybe you should stick to gifts you don’t have to plug in.

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SATELLITE RADIO Satellite is the cable TV of radio. Buying a receiver and a dock — and subscribing to a monthly service — gives you access to hundreds of coast-to-coast music, news, sports and entertainment stations, all of which are commercial-free. Sirius and XM are still competing to be the standard provider; buy Sirius now and, in 2006, you can hear radio’s most popular talk-show host, Howard Stern. Receiver: $50-$150, dock and monthly service extra.

OAKLEY THUMP They call it “the world’s first digital music eyewear.” Download up to four hours of skip-free music to the MP3 player embedded in sleek sunglasses and listen through the earphones that protrude from the back. $395-$495.

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BEYOND MICROWAVE OVEN One of a number of “smart” appliances from Salton, Inc., this oven scans the barcodes of your food purchases to determine how long your popcorn should pop. It can also connect to other smart-kitchen appliances — such as Salton’s Icebox kitchen computer — to download cooking times. $149.99 at www.esalton.com.

VISTAFRAME DIGITAL PICTURE FRAME Display your digital photos as a slideshow — without a computer — in this 7.3-by-7.5-inch silver frame. $299.99.

AIRPORT EXPRESS Snap an ethernet cable into this lightweight device, plug it into an electrical outlet and, presto! — you’ve got wi-fi, or wireless Internet access. Apple’s Airport Express lets multiple wi-fi-connected computers print from the same printer, and allows you to stream your iTunes into your home stereo. $129.

APEX 27-INCH WIDESCREEN LCD TV This is a good deal on a great TV. It’s widescreen and HDTV-ready; plug it into a high-definition receiver and experience true clarity. It’s slim and sleek, and it doubles as a PC monitor. On sale at Circuit City for $1099.99.

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TV-B-GONE For people who appreciate quiet in public spaces, this handy keychain-remote turns off virtually any TV in sight. Why bother? “Because a TV that is powered on is like secondhand smoke,” says the FAQ at www.tvbgone.com. $14.99, plus shipping and handling.

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music

BY CASEY REA

At the time of year when the sky’s the same color as pavement and the air hurts to breathe, you’re forced to schlep around in these wretched conditions for the benefit of others. But I’m not crying humbug. Listen up, musicians, music lovers and their kin: The holidays don’t have to completely suck. To help you through them, I’ve put together a seasonal sonic wish list that should cheer up even the grumpiest Grinch. Let’s just say that if I received any of these items, the giver wouldn’t need mistletoe to receive some sloppy smooches. And if you’re one of the aurally smitten, make your desires known — it never hurts to ask.

LESSON UP If you’re lucky enough to own an instrument, you should learn how to play it. Whether you’re just starting out or wanting to expand your musical horizons, Burlington-based guitar teacher Paul Asbell has the knowledge and experience to help you unleash your inner axe-god.

Former student Trey Anastasio seems to have done pretty well for himself. $50/hour.

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endary guitars ever manufactured, the Gibson Les Paul Classic Gold Top has a seductive shape that’s instantly recognizable even by non-musicians. Its signature tone has graced countless records — from the jazz musings of its namesake to some of the most popular rock albums of the ’70s. Every time I’m in a music shop, I can’t resist taking this classic axe for a test drive. Its fat, warm tone is perfect for non-rock nuances, but when you need some snarl, the Les Paul has plenty of bite. $1200.

DIG IT Once you’ve got some licks down, you’ll want to

capture them on tape. OK, maybe not tape. The world of multitrack recording has changed quite a bit in the last few years; digital technology has enabled both professional musicians and bedroom superstars to record their ideas quickly and inexpensively. Your masterpiece can now be captured with little fuss or muss on, say, a Boss BR-864 Digital Recorder, and with nearly endless sonic possibilities. Better write the jolly fat man another letter. $399.

TWO FOR THE SHOW No better thrill for the music lover than the real thing. Vermont has no shortage of live music and, with Montréal just up the road, there’s even more to choose from. Some local venues offer gift certificates and multiperformance passes — perfect for star watchers and local fan clubbers alike. Concert tickets are great stocking stuffers that will earn the giver serious brownie points. Prices vary.

HEAR, HEAR Protect your loved one’s ears and slip a pair of plugs in the stocking — some of those concerts get pretty loud. Custom-molded musician’s earplugs safeguard hearing without changing sound dynamics, but they’re expensive — around 500 bucks — and require a visit to an audiologist. A cheaper, more readily available alternative is the Sonic II, which cut out only harmful high-end frequencies. $12.

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YEAH, YEAH, YEAH Nothing puts the merry in Christmas like the lads from merry old England — the Fab Four. Though they’ve been endlessly re-packaged, The Beatles Capitol Albums Vol. 1 box set has unique appeal for U.S. fans. As you may know, American Beatles albums had different tracks and sequences than the UK editions. Now you can finally retire your scratchy copy of Meet the Beatles — this four-disc box is the first time the original U.S. LP cuts have appeared on CD. $54.99.

HERE COMES THE NIGHT As music books go, Nick Kent’s The Dark Stuff: Selected Writings on Rock Music is indispensable. As the title suggests, Kent offers first-person accounts of some of the seedier characters in rock history — Keith Richards’ grim heroin brotherhood, Lou Reed’s amphetamine-addled nihilism, the cracked ramblings of Brian Wilson and the egomaniacal alcoholism of Elvis Costello, to name a few. Not for the squeamish, nor for those who prefer to keep their heroes on pedestals. $18.

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Adults $59 Children 10 and under, $29 From the roasted organic turkey to the classic Bouche de Noël, you’ll enjoy all your holiday favorites without doing any of the cooking.

December 31, 2004 Early seating: 5:30 or 6:00 p.m., $79 Late seating: 8:30 or 9:00 p.m., $149 A champagne toast accents this night of gourmet delicacies including stuffed pheasant, roasted beef tenderloin, peppermint crème brulee and much more.

New Year’s Eve Ballroom Buffet December 31, 2004 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Desserts and dancing only, (10 p.m. to 1 a.m.) $19

To see our complete menus, go to www.topnotchresort.com and click on dining.

For more information or to make reservations please call 802.253.6470.

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The most dangerous part of my day arrives when I pull into my garage. On the right side hangs the canoe, and if I nick it again with the car’s side mirror, my husband might go ballistic. The bikes dangle from ceiling hooks on the left side, and if I don’t park the car just right, I’ll open the door and smack my head on their handlebars for the 84th time this year. Lining the walls and stacked in the corner are so many skis, snowshoes, tennis rackets and paddles that one step in the wrong direction — heck, one hair blown the wrong way — threatens to bury me in a lifetime’s worth of adventure accessories.

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GOING DOWNHILL FAST Burlington-based Karhu’s Zodiak is an all-new telemark and alpine-touring ski, with grippy edges, a solid wood core and anti-hippie bear-growling graphics.

It makes me want to drop a knee — but I’d rather someone else dropped the $499.

SHOE IN Jimmy Choo and Manolo who? I’d prefer a pair of Gravis D-Bah flip-flops to replace

the ones I’m about to blow out. It may be minus 20 this winter, but après ski, it’s time to stretch out the little piggies. $12.

ICE IS NICE Even if the snow fails to fall, Vermont still has plenty of ice to pick. Iceclimbing classes from Petra Cliffs are sure to please and challenge your outdoor-lover, because wielding an axe and shoving your spike-studded boots into a wall is just about the best way to cure cabin fever. One- or twoday classes include kick-ass rental gear. $100-$180.

SMOOTH SAILING We already have the canoe, but I’m squeamish about piloting the big boat alone, so a Current Designs Squamish kayak would do nicely for long solo cruises along Lake Champlain this summer. And at just 23 inches wide, it’s garage-friendly, too. $999.

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Stepping into a bookstore these days is a bit like stepping into a cultural war zone. The New Non-Fiction displays bristle with titles like Liberals: Let’s Ship ’Em to Canada, More Dumb Stuff Bush Said, and Whomever You Voted for, You’ll Probably Die in a Terrorist Attack. When we’re not attacking one another, it seems, we’re declaring war on our own flabby bodies — Barnes & Noble now has an entire display devoted to the lowcarb lifestyle. Over in the Fiction aisle, so-called “chick lit” reigns supreme, with its focus on Bloomie’s, break-ups and babies, although The Da Vinci Code and its many imitators have carved out a respectable niche. I was tempted to add to my wish list The Bush Survival Bible — a guide to the next four years that appeared, with suspicious alacrity, days after the election — but I decided to go with books that would have a longer cultural shelf life. Well, at least slightly longer.

Also, a continuing exhibit of new paintings by Susan Osmond.

RUNAWAY: STORIES by Alice Munro (Knopf). The leading lady of letters north of the border brings out another volume of deceptively serene stories about the hell those nice Canadians inflict on one another in the name of love. $25.

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THE NORMALS by David Gilbert (Bloomsbury). In this acclaimed first novel, a Harvard grad with a crappy job and looming student loans decides to make some easy cash by participating in the trials of a new antipsychotic drug. Hmm, what could possibly go wrong? $24.95.

DON’T THINK OF AN ELEPHANT! KNOW YOUR VALUES AND FRAME THE DEBATE by George Lakoff (Chelsea Green). In this concise volume, a Berkeley linguistics professor tells progressives how to play to their strengths and get beyond the Bush-bashing. $10.

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PLANET SIMPSON: HOW A CARTOON MASTERPIECE DEFINED A GENERATION by Chris Turner (Da Capo Press). Is “The Simpsons” our version of The Canterbury Tales? In chapters with names such as “Homer’s Odyssey” and “Citizen Burns,” a Gen-Xer with tongue sort of in cheek celebrates the cultural juggernaut that gave us the phrase “Eat my shorts.” $26.

COLORS INSULTING TO NATURE by Cintra Wilson (Harper Collins). In this satirical novel by the Salon.com columnist, perfect for the age of paparazzi, a girl named Liza Normal — mother’s name: Peppy — devotes her life to becoming a celebrity. $24.95.

THE PARTY, AFTER YOU LEFT by Roz Chast (Bloomsbury). The self-deprecating New Yorker cartoonist, whose human figures seem to wobble with pure cluelessness, offers another collection of high-concept comic strips with titles such as “The I.M.s of Romeo and Juliet.” $17.95.

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When it comes to gift-giving for your pets — or other people’s — remember the old adage: “The reason there’s a Mother’s Day and Father’s Day but no Children’s Day is because every day is Children’s Day.” For 365 days a year, your animals cover your sweaters in fur, hack up hairballs behind the sofa and deposit steamy piles in the yard. When you go to work in the morning, they lazily shift from the bedroom to the living room for a busy day of licking, preening and napping. They wallow in the lap of luxury and you’re still expected to buy them presents?

Only a non-pet owner would have any doubt. For most of us — six in 10 U.S. households, in fact — our critters are like little Peter Pans who never grow up, get a job or stop looking cute in funny hats. And, surprise, surprise: We love to shower them with goodies. This year, Americans will drop more than $34 billion on their pets; nearly $8 billion of that will go for “supplies,” i.e., cuddle bones, heated window hammocks, rawhide pretzels and miscellaneous rubbery, squeaky doodads.

What’s new on store shelves this year for Henrietta the guinea pig or Cecil the Siamese? Here are a few ideas culled from local pet-product purveyors.

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POLITICAL ANIMALS BY KITTY HOOTS “You can’t get even, but your pets can.” Whether you’ve got a bone to pick with the Democrats or the Republicans, let your hound or kitty tear them a new speech hole. Choices include “Governor X-Terminator,” “Capitol Hillary” and “George W.” $5.99 for cats, $12.99 for dogs.

SHEEPSKIN BASKETBALL Simple but durable, this faux-shearling dog ball is the only gift item not easily found around town. Still, it’s a great indoor toy that lasts for years. $9, plus shipping and handling, at www.newfemporium.com.

THE KITTEN MITTEN Give your cat the finger — five of them, actually, each one filled with catnip and a bell. Though you’ll look like Edward Scissorhands wearing one, the Kitten Mitten is thick enough to protect your own paws from cat-scratch fever. $7.

DOGGIE DENTIST Keep those canines — and incisors and molars — free of unsightly tartar and plaque buildup with this motorized toothbrush. With a removable, 3.5-inch rotating brush head, this puppy runs on four AA batteries. $19.99. (Enzymatic toothpaste sold separately.)

WORDY BIRDY DIGITAL SPEECH TRAINING DEVICE Teach your cockatiel or African Grey to talk using microchip technology. Records your own voice and repeats it back at adjustable intervals, from 30 seconds to 30 minutes. The only hard part is choosing a message you won’t mind hearing ad nauseum. $24.99.

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Topnotch at Stowe Resort and Spa invites you and your employees to our Multi-Company Holiday Party.

It’s a great way for small companies to have a big party without the cost or the hassle. Hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, dessert, holiday decorations and centerpieces, music by Super Sounds Entertainment and a seasonal party favor for each guest are all included for $40 per

person plus tax and gratuities. And party guests who choose to stay the night of the event receive a special room rate of $99. So come celebrate the holidays with us. Private company parties are also available. For more information please contact Shawnnalea Young at 802.253.6487 or syoung@topnotchresort.com.

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BY PAULA ROUTLY

The culinary world has its red- and blue-state equivalents. While one half of the American population is living large on Big Macs and Freedom Fries, the other can’t seem to get enough heirloom meats, organic vegetables and artisan bread. Most kitchen stores, such as Burlington’s Kiss the Cook and Pier One, cater to the latter foodie group with gleaming pots and great gadgets. Williams-Sonoma serves up free samples while you browse amongst the blenders, espresso machines and egg poachers. And don’t overlook the steroid-injected toasters: They hold four slices and have elaborate settings like “bagel,” “defrost,” “reheat” and — my personal favorite — “cancel.”

The food-lover’s gift has come a long way from a fruitcake wrapped in foil. You can go the $40,000 truffle route, like a New York restaurateur who put his money on mushrooms at a recent auction. Or the string-bag one: Grocery stores in San Francisco may soon set the precedent of charging for bags. Instead of sugarplums, your kids may have visions of a hideous Hershey’s S’mores Maker this year. We’re advising against the Automatic Jar Opener and the personalized Cook’s Jacket. Here’s a taste of what’s out there, with an emphasis on local flavor.

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A PIECE OF THE FARM Buy your favorite cook a share in an organic vegetable farm.

Community-supported agriculture helps keeps the land open, and you and yours in roughage all summer and fall.

Berries, flowers or farm-raised meat may be part of the deal. The fun part is picking it up every week. Vermont’s Northeast Organic Farming Association lists all the CSAs in the area by county — about 16 are within an hour of Burlington. Check www.nofavt.org. Prices vary.

SILICONE PRONE And you thought silicone was a surgical ingredient. It turns out the eerily flexible plastic has culinary applications, too. The potholders, in every conceivable color, have those bath-mat bumps for traction. And you can say goodbye to buttery pastrybrush bristles. Spread it on smooth with silicone, then pop the lot in the dishwasher. Potholder, two for $14; pastry brush, $5.99.

READ ALL ABOUT IT Whether the subject is raising veggies or braising them, there’s a new Vermontmade book that covers it. Harvest: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm (Lyons Press) by Geoff Hansen and Nicola Smith documents the agrarian round in words and gorgeous photos. All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking (Norton) by Molly Stevens offers myriad long-order ways to serve it up. $26.95 and $35, respectively.

coffee” may be grown in another ecosystem, but the local roasting process is rooted firmly in values of fair trade and environmental sustainability. Three new brews have cropped up in Addison County: Awake, Alta Gracia and Vermont Coffee Company. Don’t forget stocking-stuffing stand-bys Speeder & Earl’s and Brattleboro-based Mocha Joe’s. Tea drinker? Burlington’s Dobrá Tea sells it by the ounce. Prices vary.

KITCHEN COLLECTIBLES Some like it old… Looking for a vintage metal lunchbox? How about some quirky salt-and-pepper shakers? Squirrel Haven Antiques & Collectibles in Hyde Park has “two huge garages chock-full of stuff,” says co-owner Marcia Brown.

“What’s on the ’Net is not even a fraction of what we have.” Prices vary.

TABLE FOR TWO It takes two to tango. But only one to buy a gift certificate for a romantic dinner. And there are so many options — The Kitchen Table, Starry Night Café, Black Sheep Bistro, Chow! Bella, Mist Grill, Sean & Nora’s, Trattoria Delia, Opaline, Café Provence and more. Want to stay in? Personal chef Jessica Hill (Taste, 233-9687) does a gourmet meal on wheels in the Burlington area for $35. On a budget? Call Big Chile Republic (318-5175; www.bigchilerepublic.com) for tasty takeout. Prices vary.

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WINNING WORDPLAY :: With slice-of-life raps far removed from the world of bling, Lyricist Lounge All-Star

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Merging skillful delivery with honest emotion, he sidesteps cookie-cutter gangsta imagery while still sounding gritty. This college graduate used to write his papers in rhyme — how’s that for dedication? Join Wordsworth and openers Tableek, The Loyalists, DJ Cre8 and Nastee for an evening of intelligent underground hip-hop this Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Club Metronome.

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DOUBLE DOSE OF DANCEHALL November was a good month for Vermont reggae fans, with legends Sly & Robbie and Tony Rebel making rare appearances at the Rusty Nail in Stowe. Well, it looks like the riddims will continue into December, with performances from dancehall favorites Barrington Levy at the Rusty Nail Thursday, Dec. 2, and Johnny Osbourne at Club Metronome the next day.

Nicknamed “Yellow Canary” for his potent, clear vocal style, Levy was influenced by the Jackson 5 and other American r&b acts in addition to fellow Jamaican artists such as Dennis Brown.

Levy’s 1979 single “A Yah We Deh” helped usher in the dancehall era and, after a 25-year career as one of reggae’s premier vocalists, he shows no signs of slowing down.

Johnny Osbourne hasn’t had the same consistent chart success, but he’s still known as “The Dancehall Godfather” — confirmation of his influence on the genre. He’s been recording since the ’60s, but extended periods away from Jamaica may have kept him from completely dominating the field. Still, his warm, full voice and booty-shaking rhythms are the real deal and have birthed countless imitators. Don’t miss your chance to see these legends in the flesh. It might not be bitter cold out yet, but who couldn’t use a little island warmth?

BARRINGTON LEVY

SYB NO MORE Management has officially confirmed the breakup of the Seth Yacovone Band, although the reasons for the split were not provided. Perhaps the oft-cited “creative differences” are to blame, but after playing more than 1000 shows and releasing five albums, it’s possible the trio simply felt burned out.

No word on what’s next for the rhythm section, but I expect we haven’t heard the last from frontman/guitarist Yacovone, whose ascent from teenage blues wunderkind to professional road dog is now part of Vermont music lore.

After nine years of hearing SYB’s sizzling brand of rock, funk and blues, some fans are bound to be seriously disappointed; a glance at the band’s online message board already reads like a broken-hearts’ club.

There are still a few chances to wish the band farewell, however; according to manager Dan Balassone, they’ll play a handful of Northeast gigs through New Year’s Eve. Best of luck to all.

OUT OF THE SHADOWS AND ONTO A DISC It seemed like it might never happen, but Burlington’s ethereal alt-rock combo Swale have finally released some recorded material. The group had previously appeared only on Radio Bean’s Gezellig compilation, so Swale’s new Icebox Records 3-inch CD Verdigris gives fans a reason to celebrate.

And celebrate they did: Last Saturday at the Bean, friends, well-wishers and Swale obsessives crowded into the tiny space to witness three intimate sets from the slowcore champions. Crowd favorites such as “If You Get Lost” were balanced with quirkier selections, such as “High Water Mark” by defunct local legends The Pants. The beloved tune got Swale-ified, with Amanda Gustafson swapping her keyboards for a turn on the electric guitar. Eric Olsen’s bittersweet vocals on “Dimedrop” worked well in the confined space; the audience’s close proximity to the band gave his performance a gentle urgency.

The disc’s packaging represents another breakthrough for a label known for quality layout and design; gorgeous photography inlaid on four double-sided cards displays urban cityscapes, the band’s practice room and a couple of giddy Japanese kids. With a 20-minute runtime, über-fans might find the three-inch format a bit too brief, however. Let’s hope there’s more to come.

Congratulations to Swale, and be sure to check out their special guest appearance Thursday, Dec. 2, with Charles, Dead or Alive? kicking off the latter’s December Waiting Room residency.

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WED.01 :: burlington area IRISH SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 8 p.m.

NC. PINE STREET JAZZ, Parima, 7 p.m.

NC. TOP HAT KARAOKE, 135 Pearl, 9 p.m.

NC. PAUL ASBELL (jazz/blues/Americana), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. LAST NIGHT’S JOY (Celtic/bluegrass), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JAMES HARVEY & GARUDA (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by MEMBERS ONLY W/FATTIE B. (’80s DJ), 11 p.m. NC. THE BRIXTON GUNS, OSHE (ska/jamrock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. WORDSWORTH, TABLEEK, THE LOYALISTS, DJ CRE8, NASTEE, (hiphop), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $7.

OPEN MIKE W/2ND AGENDA, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE BLUEGRASS Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. DJS JAH REED & DEMUS (reggae/dancehall), Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m.

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:: northern OPEN MIKE W/ABBY JENNE Overtime Saloon, 9 p.m. NC.

OPEN MIKE W/JOHN GOOLEY, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. JOE CRIBARI (singer-songwriter), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

THU.02 :: burlington area SHANE HARDIMAN TRIO (jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by WILL (Americana/alt-rock), 9 p.m. NC. WHAT THE FOLK? W/RACHEL BISSEX & KATHERINE QUINN (folk/singersongwriters), 135 Pearl, 8 p.m. NC, followed by QUEEN CITY ROCK, POOF! (DJs/drag cabaret), 10 p.m.

NC/$5.

BIG JOE BURRELL & FRIENDS (jazz/blues), Halvorson’s, 8 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL & DAN SKEA (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. FATTIE B. & DJ A-DOG (live hip-hop), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. AARON FLINN (singer-songwriter), 1/2 Lounge, 9 p.m. NC. SUSPECT, THROWBACK (jam-rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $5/NC. 18+.

METRO 2.0 PRESENTS DONALD GLAUDE (house), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $10.

LADIES’ NIGHT W/DJ ROBBIE J, ERUCK, DA CHAMP (hiphop/r&b/dancehall), Millennium Nightclub, 10 p.m. $3-7/NC. 18+ before 11 p.m.

TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (hip-hop/r&b DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. NC. C-LOW (hip-hop DJ), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. THE BIG OTHER (rock), JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. CHARLES, DEAD OR ALIVE? W/SPECIAL GUESTS SWALE (postrock/alt-rock), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. RITCHIE ORTIZ (singer-songwriter), Upper Deck Pub, Windjammer, 7 p.m.

NC. LARRY BRETT’S JUKEBOX LADIES’ REQUEST NIGHT (rock/urban/

dance/DVD), Henry’s Pub, 8 p.m. NC. DJ TRICKY PAT (house/trance), Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. HOT TUNA (folk/blues/rock), Higher Ground Ballroom, 8 p.m. $20/23.

AA. BUDDHA FOOD GROUP (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m.

NC. KARAOKE W/REX, Franny O’s, 9 p.m.

NC.

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:: northern HOUSE BAND (classic rock), Sami’s Harmony Pub, 9 p.m. NC. SASSY KARAOKE, Tabu Café & Nightclub, 8 p.m. NC. BARRINGTON LEVY & DETOUR POSSE, SELECTAH MESSENJAH (dancehall reggae), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $20.

SETH YACOVONE BAND (rock/blues/ jam), Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. PATRICK FITZSIMMONS (singer-songwriter), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. LADIES’ NIGHT (Sound Obsession DJ), Naked Turtle, 9:30 p.m. NC.

FRI.03 :: burlington area ROB DUGUAY MEOW MIX (jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by SUBJECT BIAS (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m. NC, followed by LAUREL BRAUNS (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m.

NC, followed by SEAN HOOD, CARL DANIELSON, PATRICK ELKINS, JASON VOSS (indie-rock), 10 p.m.

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DJ COREY (hip-hop), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. TORNADO SISTER (rock), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. CHROME COWBOYS (vintage country), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by DJ NASTEE (hip-hop), midnight. NC. JULIET MCVICKER (jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. TURKEY BOUILLON MAFIA, THE PERFECT SANDWICH (jam-rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $3-5.

JOHNNY OSBOURNE, NOBLE SOCIETY (reggae/dancehall), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $12.

KARAOKE, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. TOP HAT DANCETERIA (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3.

FLAVA (DJs; hip-hop/r&b/reggae), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $3/10.

18+ before 11 p.m.

HIP-HOP/REGGAE/DANCEHALL DJS, Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m.

NC. LIVE PIANO MUSIC, Wine Bar at Wine Works, 6 p.m. NC. MITCH’S JET SET (jazz), Kahiki Moon, 7 p.m. NC, followed by BIKINI BASHMENT W/DEMUS (reggae DJ), 10 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. DAN SILVERMAN TRIO (jazz), Upper Deck Pub, Windjammer, 7 p.m. NC. KARAOKE KAPERS (host Bob Bolyard), St. John’s Club, 7 p.m. NC. SMOKIN’ GUN (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. LEON TUBBS (funk/jazz), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3.

KARAOKE W/MR. DJ, Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 8:30 p.m. NC. AA. CARBON LEAF, DONAVON FRANKENREITER (Celtic rock/singer-song-

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Sunday Dec.12 RED BULL Holiday Show

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Friday, December 3

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Monday Jan.3

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Tickets available online or by phone

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venues 411 writer), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $10/12. AA. KARAOKE W/PETER BOARDMAN, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. WIZN BAR & GRILL (live radio show), Lincoln Inn Lounge, 4 p.m. NC, followed by SUPERSOUNDS DJ (dance party/game show), 9 p.m. NC. MANSFIELD PROJECT (jazz-rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. YO-YO NIPPLES (rock), Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (DJ), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. JOSH BROOKS (singer-songwriter), Two Brothers Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. DJ CHARLIE (rock), Red Mill Restaurant, 10:15 p.m. NC.

:: central LEFT EYE JUMP (blues), Charlie O’s, 10 p.m. NC. BILL CONALL (singer-songwriter), Riverwalk Records, 7 p.m. NC. U-MELT (jam-rock) Eclipse Theater, 10 p.m. $5.

GARNET ROGERS (folk), Middle Earth, 8 p.m. $15.

:: northern KARAOKE, Sami’s Harmony Pub, 9 p.m.

NC. VIP LADIES NIGHT, Tabu Café & Nightclub, 5 p.m. NC, followed by LIVE MUSIC, 10 p.m. $2/10. 18+ before 11 p.m.

DAVE GRIPPO FUNK BAND Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5.

REZI (rock/fusion), Monopole, 9 p.m.

NC. WATER’S EDGE (folk-rock/bluegrass), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. THE X-RAYS (rock/r&b; season-pass keychain party), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC.

After Dark Music Series at United Methodist Church, Rt. 7/Seminary St., Middlebury, 388-0216.

American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999.

Ashley’s, Merchant’s Row, Randolph, 728-9182.

Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494.

Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400.

Bad Girls Café Main St., Johnson, 635-7025.

Ball & Chain Café 16 Park St., Brandon, 247-0050.

Banana Winds Café & Pub 1 Towne Marketplace, Essex Jct., 879-0752.

Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188 Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909.

Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428.

Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889.

Beyond Infinity Upstairs, 43 Center St., Brandon, 247-5100.

The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311.

Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711.

Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276.

The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366.

B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292 Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800.

Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576.

Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355.

Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820.

Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405.

City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919.

Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563.

Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166.

Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344.

Eclipse Theater, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8913.

Edgewater Pub, 340 Malletts Bay Ave., Colchester, 865-4214.

Finkerman’s Riverside Barbecue, 188 River St, Montpelier, 229-2295.

Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966.

Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909.

Geno’s Karaoke Club, 127 Porters Point Road, Colchester, 658-2160.

Gezellig, 324 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346.

Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444.

Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278.

Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966.

Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6361.

JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389.

Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135.

Kacey’s, 31 Federal St., St. Albans, 524-9864.

Kahiki Moon, 1 Lawson Lane, Burlington. 660-4852.

The Kept Writer, 50 North Main St., St. Albans, 527-6242.

Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667.

Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759.

Lincoln Inn Lounge, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309.

Lion’s Den Pub, Mountain Road, Jeffersonville, 644-5567.

Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910.

WEDNESDAY December 1 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.

Middle Earth Music Hall, Bradford, 222-4748.

Millennium Nightclub, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088.

The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563.

Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222.

Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466.

Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533.

Music Club, 110 Business Center Rd. Williamstown, 443-6106.

Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200 Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771.

1/2, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012.

135 Pearl St., Burlington, 863-2343.

Old Lantern, Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120.

Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884.

Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357.

Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570.

Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917.

Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015.

Peabody’s Pub, Plattsburgh, 518-561-0158.

Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035.

Phoenix Bar, Sugarbush Village, Warren, 583-2003.

The Positive Pie, 69 Main St., Plainfield, 454-0133.

Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422.

Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346.

Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324.

Red Mill Restaurant, Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311.

Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909.

Rhapsody Café, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-6112.

Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211.

Riley Rink, Rt. 7A Noth, Manchester, 362-0150.

Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782.

Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401.

Riverwalk Records, 30 State St., Montpelier, 223-3334.

Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern, 1072 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342.

Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744.

Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245.

Sami’s Harmony Pub, 216 Rt. 7, Milton, 893-7267.

St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778.

Starlight Lounge, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8913.

Stowehof Inn, Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722.

Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800.

Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-566-0666.

Three Mountain Lodge, Jeffersonville, 644-5736.

Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542.

Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002.

242 Main, Burlington, 862-2244.

Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585.

Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910.

Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500.

The Waiting Room, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington, 862-3455.

Wine Bar at Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463.

WORDSWORTH

W. TABLEEK, DJ CRE8 NASTEE, THE LOYALISTS A-DOG, LEE AND SYN THURSDAY December 2

DJ DONALD GLAUDE

FRIDAY December 3 (on sale now)

“GODFATHER OF DANCEHALL”

JOHNNY

OSBOURNE W. NOBLE SOCIETY

DJ GRAVY, LIONDUB, NICKEL B

SATURDAY December 4 7PM

JEN CHAPIN

& THE WEATHERVANES WEDNESDAY December 8

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USER SHORTY PATENT CO.

FEAT. GRACE POTTER

CD RELEASE PARTY

W.GHOSTS OF PASHA & THE BAND JUNE

FRIDAY December 17

HOLIDAY HO DOWN W. THE CHROME COWBOYS

ROCK & ROLL SHERPA, THE CUSH, SWALE, WHATEVERLY BROS, HANK, BARBACOA, THE NAVIGATORS, MORE WEDNESDAY December 22

HOLIDAY PARTY

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COLIN CLARY & THE MAGOGS MY FIRST DAYS ON JUNK

THURSDAY December 23

XMAS PAGEANT

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Bikini Top Bashment

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Shows start at 10 One Lawson Lane • Burlington • 660-HULA

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PURE POP RECORDS, BURLINGTON

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VERMONT BOOK SHOP, MIDDLEBURY

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1. U2 — How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 2. Elliott Smith — From a Basement on the Hill 3. Nirvana — With the Lights Out (Box Set) 4. MF Doom — MM Food 5. Ben Harper & the Blind Boys of Alabama — There Will Be a Light 6. Iron & Wine — Passing Afternoon 7. Mos Def — New Danger 8. Green Day — American Idiot 9. Eminem — Encore 10. Thievery Corporation — Babylon Rewound (Ltd. Ed.)

1. U2 — How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 2. Patti Casey — Just an Old Sweet Song 3. John Lennon — Acoustic 4. Ray Charles — Genius Loves Company 5. Mark Knopfler — Shangri La 6. Mos Def — The New Danger 7. Elliott Smith — From a Basement on the Hill 8. k.d. lang — Hymns of the 49th Parallel 9. Brian Wilson — Smile 10. Tom Waits — Real Gone

1. U2 — How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 2. Gwen Stefani — Love, Angel, Music, Baby 3. Alison Krauss & Union Station — Lonely Runs Both Ways 4. Shawn Colvin — Polaroids: A Greatest Hits Collection 5. Nelly — Suit 6. Eminem — Encore 7. Shania Twain — Greatest Hits 8. Los Lonely Boys — Los Lonely Boys 9. Ray Charles — Genius Loves Company 10. Bee Gees — Number Ones

1. U2 — How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 2. Alison Krauss & Union Station — Lonely Runs Both Ways 3. Andrea Bocelli — Andrea 4. Leonard Cohen — Dear Heather 5. Gordon Lightfoot — Harmony 6. Los Lonely Boys — Los Lonely Boys 7. Pink Martini — Hang on, Little Tomato 8. Elisabeth Von Trapp — Poetic License 9. Rufus Wainwright — Want Two 10. George Winston — Montana Alone Story

1. U2 — How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb 2. Gibson Brothers — Long Way Back Home 3. Eminem — Encore 4. Creed — Greatest Hits 5. Various Artists — Heart So Cold: The North Country ’60s Scene 6. Pearl Jam — Rearviewmirror 7. A Perfect Circle — Emotive 8. Snoop Dogg — R&G: Rhythm and Gangsta 9. Bee Gees — Number Ones 10. Alison Krauss & Union Station — Lonely Runs Both Ways

$1.06 HAMBURGERS AT WIZARD’S FAST STOP! NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2004: Flash your Wizard Card at Wizard’s Fast Stop (264 Mallets Bay Avenue, Winooski) and get a $1.06 hamburger during grill hours from 8am-7:30pm.

2 FOR 1 AT TACO BELL! BEGINNING MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2004: Buy any Taco Bell Menu item and get the second FREE. Located in Champlain Center, Plattsburgh and University Mall, South Burlington. (Second items of equal or lesser value. Excludes combo meals and not valid with any other discounts.)

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reviewthis ROCK ’N’ ROLL SHERPA, YOU DON’T SAY

VARIOUS ARTISTS, STORE THIS IN A COOL, DARK PLACE (Grand Design Music Company, CD)

(Self-released, CD) It’s been nearly five years since ragged indie rockers Rock ’n’ Roll Sherpa came together — almost an epoch in the Burlington music scene. Though familiar to local audiences, Sherpa never released any recorded material during this period. Content to exist as an in-the-moment phenomenon, they remained as enigmatic as their band name. Until now.

Well, better late than never. You Don’t Say delivers beyond expectations while still leaving plenty of room to grow. A clever but unassuming blast of indie-rock, the album is loaded with sloppily symphonic guitars, tight, punky drumming, melodic bass and charmingly awkward vocals.

Rock ’n’ Roll Sherpa is something of a supergroup — founding guitarist/vocalists Alan Beauregard and Aaron Hornblas are flanked by local luminaries such as The Cush’s Gabrielle and Burette Douglas on bass and keys. Talented local songwriter Ryan Power takes a break from the spotlight on You Don’t Say, manning the drum kit with tempered finesse.

Hornblas’ singing is both gangly and appealing, echoing the left-of-center approach of front men such as Tom Verlaine and Stephen Malkmus. “Give It Up Before You Go” could be a lost ’70s NYC classic — the track crashes and swerves like an exuberant cross between the Voidoids and Television. Who knew Burlington could produce this kind of swagger?

Beauregard’s “Good Time” is just that: a lightly psychedelic slow burn that eventually builds into a solid, cordial alt-rock ditty. Gabrielle Douglas’ buoyant bass lines propel the song’s lazy shuffle through several moods. If it’s not as musically adventurous as some of the other cuts, the track has a low-key allure that’s hard to resist.

“Said It Best” is simply terrific — the kind of tune Pavement might have written if they were less cryptic. That track and “Insane Air” demonstrate the intelligence in this group; many bands struggle to sound this inspired, and most fall short of the mark.

In addition to revved-up rockers, Rock ’n’ Roll Sherpa are perfectly capable of delivering tender, druggy ballads. Backwards guitars, shimmering Rhodes piano and pedal-steel guitar color “With Sound Asleep,” which flutters like a sheet on a laundry line before breaking into soft shards of sound.

A debut like You Don’t Say doesn’t pop up often, locally or nationally. Congrats to Rock ’n’ Roll Sherpa on their achievement; here’s hoping we won’t be waiting another five years for the follow-up.

CASEY REA

Those who say that Vermont needs to encourage diversity may be gratified by Grand Design Music Company’s new compilation, Store This in a Cool, Dark Place. The self-described mission of this 2-year-old label and booking and promotion organization is to bring together the best independent music in “the arts and entertainment Mecca of Burlington.” Although not all the local artists featured on the disc share the same musical wavelength, the release proves that much can be gained from listening with an open mind. Variations on hip-hop, funk, jazz, soul and rock come together here, which suggests Grand Design is en route to accomplishing its objective.

The snazzy “Witness” from the group Voice is a perfect opener; a long intro of classic jazz gives way to silky, upbeat hip-hop lyrics that set the tone for the rest of the album. The laidback drums and bass that drive 2nd Agenda’s “Social Disease” are a highlight, despite mechanical vocals that induce something like highway hypnosis. “Chernomore Ruchenitza” by Black Sea Quartet is a welcome contribution and, although the disc is heavy on instrumentals, the band’s trombone and mandolin add a level of playful sophistication.

Prolific’s repetitive and somewhat preachy cut, “The Daily Routine,” is best avoided by those who’ve had their fill of political commentary thinly disguised as entertainment. The motivating rhythm track and chilling background vocals do make the song worth a couple spins, however.

Even though Vermont’s music scene is saturated with rock, the genre doesn’t have a strong presence on this disc — perhaps on purpose.

The Lestons’ “Nosferatu” earns points for confidently representing the genre alongside a batch of stylistically divergent material, but the song’s mediocre lyrics and screechy vocals would be better suited for mainstream punk than the band’s eclectic musical style.

At worst, Store This in a Cool, Dark Place might be too wide-ranging for listeners with only moderately diverse taste. At best, it’s an encapsulation of the passionate energy of Vermont’s music community. A solid offering, Store This in a Cool Dark Place will at least give these musicians some well-deserved attention.

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PURE ENERGY :: Although the ska/punk genre reached its zenith in the late ’90s with the multiplatinum success of Sublime, the style never really went away. Influenced by their predecessors, New Jersey’s

Catch 22 keep things fresh by

infusing their sound with touches of jazz, reggae and r&b. Infectious and fun, the group’s high-spirited, pop-driven tunes aim to please. Catch 22 enjoy one of the most loyal fan bases in modern rock. Don’t miss them this Tuesday at Higher Ground, with punkers Class Clown, Darkbuster, and The Killing Gift.

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DEREK ASTLES (singer-songwriter), Radio Bean, 7:30 p.m. NC, followed

by THE WARRENS (rock), 9 p.m. NC. THE SHIESTERS (rock), Gezellig, 8 p.m. $3-5.

TASTE W/DJ CRAIG MITCHELL (dance/house), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $5.

THE COMPLAINTS (rock), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. NOUVEAU JAZZ QUARTET, Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. EVOLVED (hip-hop/funk), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), midnight. NC. KIP MEAKER (blues/jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 7 p.m. NC. BABALOO, PENCILGRASS (eclectic/funk/rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $3-5.

JEN CHAPIN (singer-songwriter), Club Metronome, 7:30 p.m. $8, followed

by RETRONOME (’70s-’80s DJs), 10 p.m. $3.

KARAOKE, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3.

SPIN CYCLE (top 40 dance DJs), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $3/10.

18+ before 11 p.m.

RUGGER (hip-hop/r&b DJ), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE PIANO MUSIC, Wine Bar at Wine Works, 6 p.m. NC. WEST COAST SWINGERS (jazz), Kahiki Moon, 7 p.m. NC, followed by NASTEE DOG W/DJ A-DOG & NASTEE

(hip-hop), Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ENWEEZ (retro/eclectic), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. SMOKIN’ GUN (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. JAPHY RYDER (funk-rock), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3.

RAQ, DJ FATTIE B. (rock; hiphop/soul; grand re-opening party), Higher Ground Ballroom, 7:30 p.m.

NC/$5/10. AA. LITTLE CREEK (rock), Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. MANSFIELD PROJECT (jazz-rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. A.K.A. T-BONE (rock), Banana Winds Café 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 3 p.m. NC. LINDA BASSICK & DAVE NERBAK (acoustic), B.U. Emporium, 8:30 p.m.

NC. KARAOKE W/REX, Franny O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley SUPERSOUNDS DJ, Red Mill Restaurant, 10:15 p.m. NC. SEA RAY (indie-rock), Coltrane Lounge, Middlebury College, 9 p.m. NC. DANCE PARTY (DJ), City Limits, 9 p.m.

NC.

:: central CARIAD (Irish/old-time), Riverwalk Records, 7 p.m. NC. D’MOJA (world/dance), Eclipse Theater, 10 p.m. $7.

CRITICAL MASS (rock), Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 9 p.m. $5.

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<clubdates> :: northern ELLEN POWELL DUO (jazz), Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 6:30 p.m. NC. JEFF & RENE (singer-songwriters), Overtime Saloon, 9 p.m. NC. IN FERVOR, NEXT TRIBE (rock/jam), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. THE PULSE (r&b), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5.

NONE THE WISER (Irish), Bee’s Knees, 8 p.m. NC. ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTY W/DJ SKIPPY, Tabu Café & Nightclub, 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. $2/10. 18+ before 11 p.m.

BIG JOE BURRELL & FRIENDS (jazz/blues), Chow! Bella, 9 p.m. NC. FOUNDATION (rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC.

SUN.05 :: burlington area OLD-TIME SESSIONS (traditional), Radio Bean, from 1 p.m. NC, followed

by NANCY (jam-rock), 6 p.m. NC, followed by SEAN HOOD, SAM ROSEN, GREG MOSS, J.R. GALLAGHER (indie-rock), 8 p.m. NC. IRISH SESSIONS (Celtic/folk), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 5 p.m. NC. NASTEE SOUL SUNDAY (DJ), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. DJ TERRELL (downtempo/IDM/lounge), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. VORCZA (progressive jazz), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $5/NC 18+.

SUNDAY NIGHT MASS W/ANALYZE (breakbeat), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $6.

ROGER MIRET & THE DISASTERS, OPERATION EXTERMINATION, RED INVASION (punk/hardcore), 242 Main 7:30 p.m. $8.

OPEN MIKE, JP’s Pub, 9 p.m. NC. USER SHORTY PATENT COMPANY (altrock; artsProject benefit), Waiting Room, 7:30 p.m. $3.

GHOSTS OF PASHA & SPECIAL GUESTS (alt-rock), Monkey House, 10 p.m. NC. PHARCYDE, PERCEPTIONISTS, C. RAYZ WALZ, 4TH PYRAMID, THREE THE HARD WAY, THE LOYALISTS (hip-hop), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $20/22. AA. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m.

NC.

:: champlain valley JAZZ BRUNCH W/FRED BARNES (piano), Two Brothers Tavern, 10:30 a.m. NC.

:: central JAZZ NIGHT W/ROB MORSE & FRIENDS, Langdon Street Café, 6 p.m. NC. CHRISTINE LAVIN (singer-songwriter), United Methodist Church, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $18/20.

:: northern SOUND OBSESSION DJ, Naked Turtle, 9:30 p.m. $1.

SUNDAY SUPER SESSIONS (live local music), Tabu Café & Nightclub, 1 p.m. NC.

MON.06 :: burlington area OPEN MIKE, Radio Bean, 7 p.m. NC. SOUL SKILLET (soul/r&b DJ), 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. NC. DAVE GRIPPO FUNK BAND, Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. MADERA (flamenco), 1/2 Lounge, 8:30 p.m. NC. STEVE HARTMAN, LOWELL THOMPSON, JORDAN CARP, JOSH FIX (acoustic rock/singer-songwriters), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $5/2. 18+. ’93 TILL W/DJ A-DOG & NASTEE (underground hip-hop/old-school), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. MUSIC MACHINE W/DJ TRANSPLANTE (eclectic), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC.

SONNY & PERLEY (international cabaret), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. BASHMENT W/DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae/dancehall), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. DJ FATTIE B. (downtempo), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. THE FLOW, CASUAL FIASCO (jam/funk), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. LIVE DJS, Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC. DJ TERRELL (downtempo/IDM/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m.

NC. CATCH 22, CLASS CLOWN, DARKBUSTER, THE KILLING GIFT (ska/punk), Higher Ground Ballroom, 8 p.m. $10/12. AA.

:: champlain valley LADIES’ NIGHT, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.

:: northern

:: northern

OPEN MIKE, Sami’s Harmony Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JERRY LAVENE (jazz guitar), Chow!

Bella, 6:30 p.m. NC.

KARAOKE W/SASSY, Monopole, 9 p.m.

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TUE.07 :: burlington area CONJUNTO GUA GUA (Brazilian jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by LUKE ERIKSEN (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m. NC, followed by CAITLIN & LOWELL (singer-songwriters), 10 p.m. NC. PHAT TUESDAY W/DJ CYNDI LAUPER (eclectic), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. NC.

BERS ONLY W/FATTIE B. (’80s DJ), 11 p.m. NC. WHIPLASH W/TRICKY PAT 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. U-MELT, THE NICHE (jam), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/2ND AGENDA, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. ELISABETH VON TRAPP (classical/ folk/pop), St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20/16.

DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE BLUEGRASS Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. DJ DEMUS (reggae/dancehall), Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. CAKE, THE WALKMEN (alt-rock), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $38/40. AA. OPEN MIKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m.

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NC. PINE STREET JAZZ, Parima, 7 p.m. NC. TOP HAT KARAOKE, 135 Pearl, 9 p.m.

NC. PAUL ASBELL TRIO (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. LAST NIGHT’S JOY (Celtic/bluegrass), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JAMES HARVEY & GARUDA (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by MEM-

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LADIES’ NIGHT, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.

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BY RICK KISONAK

PREVIEWS THE AGRONOMIST: Jonathan Demme takes a detour into documentary-ville to offer this portrait of life in contemporary Haiti. The film focuses on a charismatic radio personality who embodies the population’s hopes for an improved political future. Featuring a score by Wyclef Jean and Jerry Duplessis. (90 min, PG-13) THE MACHINIST: Brad (Next Stop Wonderland) Anderson directs this suspense-fest about a young man who hasn’t slept for more than a year and suspects he is on the run from someone, but isn’t quite sure whom, and is slowly descending into full-blown madness. Starring Christian Bale and Jennifer Jason Leigh. (102 min, R)

SHORTS

Seducing Doctor Lewis HHHH

J FISH OUT OF WATER Villagers hope a young surgeon will take the bait and relocate to their community in the feature debut from Montréal director Jean-François Pouliot.

ean-François Pouliot is probably tired of seeing his feature debut likened to Local Hero and Waking Ned Devine. It strikes me, though, that this is an enviable problem to have, especially if you happen to be a longtime TV commercial director who might assume he’d never have a motion picture to his credit. But then, out of nowhere, Pouliot was presented with a brilliant script and asked to direct the movie.

Let’s face it: Local Hero and Waking Ned Devine are pretty good company to be in with your first film. And Seducing Doctor Lewis more than merits comparison to those classics. The picture tells the comic story of a remote Québec fishing village whose 100 or so inhabitants find themselves adrift between the past and the future. In the old days, the residents of Ste. Marie-La Mauderne worked 14-hour days in their boats, then made their way home to eat hot meals and fall into happy beds. They weren’t rich, but they took great satisfaction in the jobs they did.

Hard times have fallen on the tiny community, however. Its waters have been depleted, its men reduced to charity cases.

Rather than congregate at the docks, they stand in line to pick up welfare checks at the ramshackle post office. Then they wait in line to cash them at the bank. They’re in no danger of starving or losing their homes; instead, they’re losing their self-respect.

Which prompts the village’s motley movers and shakers to take drastic action. The mayor has just snuck off to join the highway patrol. A retired fisherman by the name of Germain (Raymond Bouchard) takes it upon himself to fill the void and heads up an effort to convince a plastic-container company to build a factory in the town. All he needs is $50,000 for a bribe, and a doctor who will take up full-time residence. Given that the bank is a one-man operation and that the town banker (Benoit Briere) is one of the men who want the deal to go through, the money’s not the problem. The hitch is, there isn’t a medical professional in all of Québec willing to move to Ste. Marie-La Mauderne.

A ray of hope bursts forth from the flashlight of a highway patrolman (the village’s erstwhile mayor) one night when a speeding young man from Montréal is pulled over and found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine. As fate would have it, he is a doctor — a plastic surgeon. A deal is struck to keep him out of jail, and in the physicianless village, for 30 days. In that time frame, the citizens of Ste. Marie-La Mauderne must make him fall so madly in love with the place that he can’t bear to leave.

Here’s where the similarity to Local Hero and Waking Ned Devine comes into play. As in those films, the crux of the comedy involves a concerted effort by rubes to put one over on city slickers. The villagers in Seducing Doctor Lewis prove as resourceful as they are free of scruples when it comes to their mission. They tap their guest’s phone without a second thought, for example. This allows them to listen in on intimate conversations between the surgeon (David Boutin) and his girlfriend. When he mentions how much he misses her beef stroganoff, the dish suddenly appears on the menu of the town’s sole restaurant. When he waxes about his fixation with her feet, the women of the village suddenly begin wearing open-toed shoes.

“Hey, everybody likes to find money,” one of the scheming locals suggests at a strategy session. “It makes them feel lucky.”

Soon enough, Dr. Lewis becomes accustomed to stumbling across bills conveniently pinned beneath stones, never giving the coincidence a thought. When he expresses a desire to catch his first fish, Germain takes him out in his boat while his best friend, waiting in scuba gear underneath it, attaches one fresh from the freezer to the young man’s hook. When the doctor’s joy gives way to curiosity as to why his prize is ice-cold, Germain tells him, “It must have come up from the very bottom.”

The script by Ken Scott offers a wonderfully inventive mix of gags, colorful characters and insight into the human condition. In addition to being entertaining as hell, Scott’s screenplay is the thing that distinguishes the movie from its predecessors in the genre. In the earlier films, goodhearted yokels try to separate bigcity visitors from large sums of cash. In Seducing Doctor Lewis, the yokels don’t want free money; they already get that every month from the government. What they want is the opportunity to make an honest living, and they’re willing to play fast and loose with the truth for a little while if it will help to bring that opportunity about.

There are some deep truths mixed in with the humor. Some impressive performances, too — not to mention Pouliot’s gifted, at times even poetic, direction. I guarantee the picture will surprise you. As the holidays draw near and theaters fill up with Hollywood’s Oscar contenders, a small movie like this could easily get lost in the shuffle. That would be a shame. Don’t let the shoestring budget and unfamiliar names deter you: This is a doctor you should see. m

AFTER THE SUNSETHH1/2 Pierce Brosnan and Woody Harrelson face off in this drama about a retired master thief and the FBI agent who follows him everywhere to make sure he doesn’t return to work. Salma Hayek and Don Cheadle costar (90 min, PG-13) ALEXANDERHH The latest in a rash of sword and sandal epics is directed by Oliver Stone and stars Colin Farrell in the role of the legendary empire builder. With Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie. (126 min, R) BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASONHHH Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant reprise the roles they originated in the 2001 hit Bridget Jones’s Diary. Despite that film’s happy ending, the sequel features an hour and 48 minutes of romantic misunderstandings and embarrassing situations. Gemma Jones costars. Beeban Kidron directs. (108 min, R) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKSH This year’s Christmas-related Tim Allen comedy concerns a married couple whose plans to forgo holiday celebrations in favor of a Caribbean vacation are foiled at the last minute. Based, believe it or not, on a novel by John Grisham. Jamie Lee Curtis costars. Joe Roth directs. (94 min, PG) DONNIE DARKO: THE DIRECTOR'S CUTHHHH Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this 2001 cult horror classic directed

by Richard Kelly, the story of a delusional teenager battling his demons in suburban America. (80 min, R) ENDURING LOVEHHH Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans and Samantha Morton star in the latest from director Roger (Changing Lanes) Michell, a creepathon concerning a mild-mannered professor driven to the breaking point by a stalker. Based on the bestseller by Ian McEwan. (100 min, R)

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RATINGS

H = refund, please HH = could’ve been worse, but not a lot HHH = has its moments; so-so HHHH = smarter than the average bear HHHHH = as good as it gets Ratings assigned to movies not reviewed by Rick Kisonak are courtesy of Metacritic.com, which averages scores given by the country’s most widely read reviewers (Rick included).

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flick chick

BY SUSAN GREEN

SHORT TAKES ON THE REEL WORLD

Meant for Each Other drifts out of control above them with a young boy trapped in its basket.

Several people, including Joe, grab ropes hanging from the wayward device, but eventually let go to avoid being swept away. One man, who holds on longer than the rest, becomes a grim casualty. This tragedy has consequences beyond the obvious circumstances of his death.

Wracked by survivor’s guilt, Joe starts to distance himself from Claire.

He’s obsessed with balloon-like shapes and can’t seem to explain to her or to

Joe’s lonely alienation turns into something even more complex when another witness to the accident shows up. lege professor at the center of Enduring Love. The current film, now at the Roxy in Burlington, is about a man who begins doubting his previous assumptions and emotional ties after an unforeseen incident.

Although this cerebral exploration is improbably crossed with slasher-movie elements, the whole remains more engrossing than the sum of its parts.

Adapted from Ian McEwan’s 1998 novel and directed by Roger Michell, the picture begins with an idyllic setting: Joe (Craig) and Claire (Samantha Morton) are picnicking on a meadow near Oxford. He’s about to pop the cork on a bottle of champagne, and pop the question. Random fate intervenes as a hot-air balloon

their friends exactly what’s going on.

His existential dread is carrying him away as surely as the balloon once might have. If love is elusive, what can we count on to tether us to Earth?

But Joe’s lonely alienation turns into something even more complex when another witness to the accident shows up: Jed, an unkempt stranger with a mystical rant, is played by Rhys Ifans — Hugh Grant’s sweetly bonkers roommate in Notting Hill, also directed by Michell. It’s as if that 1999 character has been reincarnated as a mad prophet.

At first, Joe is relieved to talk about the traumatic experience they shared, but his comfort zone quickly evaporates. Jed suggests that their brief

encounter, particularly the moment when the two of them came upon the victim’s crushed body, has spiritual significance.

Although Jed’s not necessarily gay, he feels that God has bound him to Joe. The rather creepy, Bible-quoting stalker insists, “Everything happens for a reason.” The same magical thinking that drives religious faith or New Age beliefs can be dangerous in the hands of a deranged soul. Yet Joe is initially mesmerized by those delusions because his uncertainty makes him vulnerable.

As the story devolves, Jed appears and disappears like a phantom. Claire, who has never seen the guy, questions whether he really exists. Joe questions his own sanity. Despite a denouement that veers into conventionality, Enduring Love leaves an enduring impression.

From time to time, we all ponder the damn meaning of life. And some of us really enjoy any film in which Daniel Craig does the pondering.

Life’s meaning takes on a different context in Persons of Interest, screening Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Montpelier’s City Hall Auditorium to

benefit Vermont Refugee Assistance.

Admission is $10. Co-directed by Alison Maclean and Tobias Perse, the documentary examines the Justice Department’s detention of an estimated 5000 U.S.-based immigrants after 9/11. Many of the country’s basic civil liberties were submerged as John Ashcroft, in the name of anti-terrorism, cast an alarmingly wide net that lots of little fish could not escape.

These people, primarily Muslims from South Asia or the Middle East, were often held in solitary confinement, denied access to legal services and deported. On camera, several of them describe what they went through; their relatives talk about the devastating impact on families that were suddenly torn apart.

The film employs an austere, empty room to symbolize the interrogation process. In this bleak environment, ordinary folks from Pakistan, Algeria, Somalia and Palestine discuss their extraordinary suffering. Contrast that with newsclips of the Attorney General trumpeting his campaign to expel the foreign-born and it’s clear why The Hollywood Reporter calls the doc “a chilling look at national policy gone awry.” m

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.

The next cold day let’s build a fire on the EARTH. OUR hands are much shorter than any others.

The cutting EDGE is the one that needs trimming.

Seven feet was actually the player’s EIGHT. At Christmas time Stan would decorate with OLLY. Goblins’ OWLS and shrieks fill the air on October 31.

A nasty EX can do all kinds of damage to believers.

Finally Fenway has ALLOWED ground for its grounders.

Julius used to get a few ALES from his men.

A cold kid is something a mother should EAT.

E me with your Qs or comments (dd44art@aol.com). Difficulty rating for this puzzle: HARD AS HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY. If you’re stuck, see the HINT on this page. If you cave, see the ANSWER on page 63A. So much for Fickle Fannie’s tastes this week.

Next week she’ll have a whole new set of likes and dislikes.

FICKLE FANNIE HINT: You have to pick up what’s dropped in the East End.

C

olin Firth, Hugh Grant and Kenneth Branagh are among the many talented British actors who emerged in the mid1980s. More recently, Clive Owen, Gerard Butler and Daniel Craig have joined their ranks. Each one happens to qualify as a thinking woman’s hunk, thanks to their craggy good looks combined with gravitas. And then there’s that oh-so-seductive accent.

Perhaps best known for his portrayal of an intense poet and philanderer in last year’s Sylvia, Craig is back on the big screen as the intense col-

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BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293. wednesday 1 — thursday 2 National Treasure 7. Christmas with the Kranks 6:50. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 6:40. The Incredibles 6:30. friday 3 — thursday 9 *Blade: Trinity 6:45 & 9 (Wed & Thu). The Incredibles 12:50 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 8:30 (Fri & Sat). National Treasure 1:50 & 4:15 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9:15 (Fri & Sat). Christmas with the Kranks 1 & 3:45 (Sat & Sun), 6:50, 9 (Fri & Sat). The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12:45 & 3 (Sat & Sun), 6:40, 8:15 (Fri & Sat).

The Polar Express 12 & 4:30 (Sat & Sun).

ESSEX CINEMA Essex Outlet Fair, Rt. 15 & 289, Essex Junction, 879-6543 wednesday 1 — thursday 2 After the Sunset 9:40.

Alexander 12:50, 4:45, 8:45.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 9:50.

Christmas with the Kranks 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40. The Incredibles 12:30, 1, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 9:15. National Treasure 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45. The Polar Express 12:45, 3:20, 6:15, 8:45.

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9. friday 3 — thursday 9 Alexander 12:45, 4:45, 8:45.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 10.

Christmas with the Kranks 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40. The Incredibles 12:30, 1, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 9:15, 9:40. National Treasure 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15, 9:45.

The Polar Express 12:45, 3:20, 6:15, 8:45. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9.

ETHAN ALLEN CINEMAS Ethan Allen Shopping Center, North Ave., Burlington, 863-6040. wednesday 1 — thursday 2 Garden State 7:10. Shall We Dance? 6:45. Ray 7:20.

Saw 9:10. Team America: World Police 9:15. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 7, 9. friday 3 — thursday 9 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 1 & 3 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 8:15. Ray 1:10 (Sat & Sun), 6:20 (Fri- Sun), 7:20 (Mon-Thu), 9:20 (Fri-Sun). Shall We Dance? 1:30 & 4 (Sat & Sun), 6:45. Team America: World Police 9:15.

Garden State 7. Saw 9. Shark Tale 1:20 & 3:20 (Sat & Sun).

Matinees Saturday & Sunday only.

See www.merrilltheatres.net.

Darko: The Director’s Cut 11:30 (Fri & Sat).

MAJESTIC 10 Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010. wednesday 1 — thursday 2 Alexander 12:25, 4, 6:30, 8, 9:55.

After the Sunset 7, 9:40. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12, 2:20, 7:20, 9:40. Christmas with the Kranks 12, 12:55, 3:10, 5, 6:15, 7:15, 9:15. The Incredibles 12:20, 2:20, 3, 4:40, 6:45, 9:35.

National Treasure 12:35, 3:15, 6:50, 9:35. The Polar Express 12:05, 12:40, 2:10, 3, 4:25, 5:10, 7:10, 9:15. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12:10, 1, 2:15, 3, 4:20, 5, 7, 8:55. The Grudge 9:35. friday 3 — thursday 9 *Blade: Trinity 1:15, 4, 7:05 & 9:30 (Wed & Thu). Alexander 12:20, 4:15, 6, 7:45, 9:30. After the Sunset 12:55, 6:55 & 9:15 (Fri-Tue). Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12:10, 5, 7:25, 9:55. Christmas with the Kranks 1, 3:45, 6:30, 7:25, 9:25. The Incredibles 12:15, 2:30, 3, 4, 6:45, 9:20. The Grudge 1:30, 8:50. National Treasure 12:35, 3:15, 6:50, 9:35. The Polar Express 12, 12:40, 2, 3, 4:05, 5:10, 7:10, 9:15. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 1, 2:35, 3:30, 4:45, 6:10, 8:15.

Times subject to change. See www.majestic10.com.

MARQUIS THEATER Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841. wednesday 1 — thursday 9 National Treasure 1 & 3:30 (FriSun), 6, 8:30. The Polar Express 1:15 & 3:15 (Fri-Sun), 5:30. Ray 7:30.

MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMA College Street, Burlington, 864-3456 wednesday 1 — thursday 2 Sideways 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 1:15, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20.

Seducing Doctor Lewis 1:10, 3:45, 7, 9:25. The Motorcycle Diaries 1, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10.

Enduring Love 1:20, 3:30, 7:15, 9:30. I Heart Huckabees 1:25, 4, 6:35. What the Bleep Do We Know? 9:05. friday 3 — thursday 9 *The Machinist 1:20, 4, 6:50, 9:25, 11:35 (Fri & Sat). Sideways 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15. The Motorcycle Diaries 3:40, 6:30, 9:10. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. 1:15, 4:10, 6:45, 9:05. I Heart Huckabees 1:25, 6:35.

Enduring Love 3:45, 9, 11 (Fri & Sat). Seducing Doctor Lewis 1:10, 6:25, 11:15 (Fri & Sat).

What the Bleep Do We Know?

3:35, 8:45. Ghost in the Shell 1 & 11:40 (Fri & Sat). Donnie

Late shows Fri. & Sat. Times subject to change. See www.merrilltheatres.net.

THE SAVOY THEATER Main Street, Montpelier, 229-0509. wednesday 1 — thursday 9 *The Agronomist 4 (Sat & Sun).

Sideways 1:30 (Sat-Mon), 4 (Wed), 6:30, 9.

SOUTH BURLINGTON 9 Shelburne Rd, S. Burlington, 864-5610. wednesday 1 — thursday 2 Christmas with the Kranks 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12:50, 3:30, 7, 9:50.

National Treasure 12:40, 3:35, 6:40, 9:40. The Polar Express 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9. After the Sunset 9:35. The Incredibles 1:15, 1:45, 4:05, 4:30, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10. friday 3 — tuesday 7 Alexander 12, 3:45, 7:30.

Christmas with the Kranks 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12, 12:30, 2, 2:40, 4:20, 4:50, 6:50, 7:25, 9:15. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12:50, 3:30, 7, 9:50. National Treasure 12:40, 3:35, 6:40, 9:40. The Polar Express 1:30, 4, 6:30, 9. After the Sunset 9:35. The Incredibles 1:15, 1:45, 4:05, 4:30, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10.

STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678. wednesday 1 — thursday 2 Christmas with the Kranks 7:30.

National Treasure 7:30. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 7:30. friday 3 — thursday 9 National Treasure 2:30 (Sat), 4:30 (Sun), 7 (Fri & Sat), 7:30 (Sun-Thu), 9:15 (Fri & Sat).

Christmas with the Kranks 2:30 (Sat), 4:30 (Sun), 7 (Fri & Sat), 7:30 (Sun-Thu), 9 (Fri & Sat).

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 2:30 (Sat), 4:30 (Sun), 7 (Fri & Sat), 7:30 (Sun-Thu), 9:10 (Fri & Sat).

Schedules for the following theaters are not available at press time.

CAPITOL SHOWPLACE 93 State Street, Montpelier, 229-0343.

THE ECLIPSE THEATER Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-7787.

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WELDEN THEATER 104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888.

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CALL TO ARTISTS DAILY PLANET is seeking artists for monthly shows in the restaurant. Info, 862-9647 or dashaann@hotmail.com.

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS is seeking proposals for a winter lighting display in City Hall Park. Info, email skatz@ ci.burlington.vt.us.

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F EXHIBIT “Edifice Complex,” prints by David Curcio, and “Tall Tales,” etchings by Alberto Meza.

Flynndog, Burlington.

Through January 9.

ARTWORK “Untitled (Courthouse)”

by David Curcio

or its final exhibition of the year, Burlington’s Flynndog is featuring a pair of accomplished, accessible printmakers in separate but equal shows. On the gallery’s east wall is “Edifice Complex,” an exhibition of 21 etchings and woodcuts by David Curcio that reinterpret architectural façades.

Alberto Meza’s “Tall Tales” is a group of 25 illustrative etchings hung opposite Curcio’s works.

“Tall Tales” includes prints from three different series: “Van Gogh’s Fly,” “Garcia Marquel’s World” and “Cycling in Florence.”

There are also two large vertical pieces, both untitled, on handmade paper with embossed images at the top and prints below.

One of them has a circular imprint of a detail from Rembrandt’s painting “Night Watch” embossed in the top half of the image; below is a rollicking figurative scene. Nearly all of Meza’s prints are chock-full of similarly nutty characters.

The works illustrate some-

thing, but Meza doesn’t explain what. Nevertheless, his drawing skills are as impressive as his technical virtuosity, and the works are enjoyable if not particularly informative. For example, where does the “Van Gogh’s Fly” group come from?

At least it’s clear that the titles of “Van Gogh’s Fly” and “Van Gogh’s Fly II” refer to insects and not zippers. They are etchings of nicely rendered flies — the first in the upper right of the image, the second in the center. Meza then pairs the insects with illustrations in “Van Gogh’s Starry Night” and “Van Gogh’s Death.”

The former is a drawing of the painting with Van Gogh at the left, observing flies and faces swirling in the night sky. In the horizontal composition, another figure appears to be at a computer in the lower left corner. In “Van Gogh’s Death,” also a sturdy horizontal composition, the Impressionist artist is stretched out on a bed, trying to reach for a brush as phantoms lurk around

him. A fly also hovers over the emaciated Van Gogh.

Curcio’s pieces are less illustrative, yet are still “pictures” of specific objects — in his case, architecture rather than narratives.

“Athena Paestum” is a woodcut of a Doric temple to Athena in Campania, Italy. Curcio presents two or three different versions of each of his images throughout the show; the two “Athena Paestum” pieces are in two-point perspective.

He presents the temple surrounded by emptiness in one print; the other has washes of gray and sienna around it. The image is majestic and resembles the better-known Parthenon, which is also of the Doric order.

“Courthouse” is also a woodcut but has more varied lines, and more highly saturated red-orange in the heavens. Although not hand-colored, the print has a fluid sky resembling watercolor. The building is crowded into the bottom two-thirds of the horizontal

composition, and its vertical lines are broken by the rhythms of windows.

The “Untitled-Venice” prints are executed in dry point and finished with hand coloring. These focus on an ornate building at a street corner. Curcio built the image with fine lines and added gray to the façades, and yellow and rusty reds in the atmosphere and street.

Curcio’s large bag of tricks includes working with chine-colle — a collage technique used in intaglio printing — and soft-ground etching. In the three versions of “Viareggio,” a baroque building, he uses both techniques in different prints that share the same composition.

The Flynndog’s exhibition of two printmakers this month is a nice counterpoint to the dozens of largegroup shows that tend to pop up at this time of year.

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GAYLEEN AIKEN: The renowned Vermont folk artist shows her paintings. Supreme Court Building, Montpelier, 828-3278.

Reception December 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Through January 7.

VERMONT PHOTO GROUP: An exhibit and sale of works by 18 Vermont photographers. Uncommon Grounds, Burlington, 985-3930. Reception December 2, 5-8 p.m. Through December 28.

GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES: A “small art” show featuring works by more than 25 local artists, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Town Hall Theater building project. Town Hall Theater Offices, Middlebury, 3881436. Reception December 2, 5-9 p.m.

Through December 23, noon - 4 pm.

‘JOY TO THE WALLS’: An exhibit in multiple media by members of the Art Resource Association. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743.

Reception December 2, 5-7 p.m.

Through December 19.

‘NEW WORKS’: An exhibit of works by 25 artist-members of the newly formed Stowe Studio Arts. Stowe Town Hall, 253-8571. Inaugural reception December 2, 6-8 p.m., with live music by the Eames Brothers. Through March 2005.

AMBER KAEMMERLEN: Recent work.

Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 635-1310. Reception December 2, 3-5 p.m. Through December 3.

KATE DAVIS CALDWELL: “Modesty of Afterthoughts,” new acrylic and mixed-media paintings. Doll-Anstadt Gallery, Burlington, 864-3661.

Reception December 3, 6-8 p.m.

Through December.

SMALL PICTURE SHOW: A group exhibit and sale by members of Art’s Alive.

Union Station, 1 Main St., Burlington, 864-1557. Reception December 3, 5-7 p.m. Through December 17.

ARTHUR PENFIELD TREMBLAY: “Dynamic Rainbows of Vibrant Color,” papier colle on linen. Cathedral of St. Paul, Burlington, 864-0471. Reception December 3, 5:30-7 p.m. Through December 18.

‘ROUNDABOUT: PRINT PROJECT SIX’: Thirteen local visual artists produce prints for this annual show and sale benefiting Burlington City Arts.

Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7165.

OPENINGS >> 04B PLEASE NOTE: Art listings are written by Pamela Polston; spotlights written by Marc Awodey. Listings are restricted to exhibits in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor. Send listings, by Thursday at 5 p.m., including info phone number, to galleries@sevendaysvt.com. Also see art listings at www.sevendaysvt.com.

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LAYERED LOOK Sage Tucker-Ketcham is an alchemist as well as a painter. Her exhibit “Mapping Abstractions,” currently at the Flynn’s Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, features untitled paintings on canvas with glazes that dry quickly into a semitransparent state, creating vibrant layers of color. Tucker-Ketcham doesn’t reveal what her glazes are, but good guesses would be encaustic, matte medium and/or varnish. In her paintings, the medium is as mysterious as the message.

Reception December 3, 5-7 p.m. Open discussion with the artists December 4, 2-3 p.m. Through December 23.

‘SEASONAL SAMPLER’: A group exhibit featuring the work of Malcolm Dubois and 15 other Vermont artists. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, 985-3848.

Reception December 3, 6-8 p.m. Through January 2005.

JIM CUNNINGHAM & REED PRESCOTT: Rustic pens using reclaimed wood, and landscape paintings, respectively. Art On Main, Bristol, 453-4032. Artists’ chat December 4, 2-3 p.m., followed by reception with live music, 3-5 p.m.

Through December.

A GALLERY FULL OF ARTFUL GIFTS: A holiday bazaar featuring hundreds of gift items by local artisans. Also, MINDY JACKSON-JEFFERYS: “Woodnot Whimsy,” polymer clay jewelry. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 7283232. Open house December 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Through December 19.

DECEMBER SOLO EXHIBITIONS: Nine regional artists in multiple media are showcased at Yester House Gallery, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Reception December 4, 2-4 p.m. Through January 9, 2005.

BEN WILSON: “Pixels,” digital images, Bar; and LISA LILLIBRIDGE: “Life on the Farm, O’ to Dorothy and Leonard,” acrylic paintings, Dining Room; and DASHA KALISZ: Ceramics, Solarium.

Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647.

Reception for Dasha Kalisz December 5, 3-4 p.m. Through December.

WOMEN’S ART SHOW: A group show in multiple media by local female artists.

Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 518962-4449. Reception December 5, 4:30-6 p.m., followed by play reading of Epic Proportions by Larry Coen and David Crane, 6:30 p.m. Exhibit through January 10, 2005.

MERYL LEBOWITZ: “Old Friends,” oil paintings. Mirabelles, Burlington, 6583074. Also, “12 Months in the Kingdom,” oil paintings on paper.

Smokejacks Restaurant, Burlington, 658-1119. Reception December 8, 5-6 p.m. Both through December.

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THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF LANDSCAPES: A lunchtime talk by naturalist Walter Poleman, in conjunction with a current exhibit. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 656-0750. December 1, 12:15 p.m.

ART IN THE ALLEY: All the shops and galleries along Frog Hollow Alley in Middlebury stay open late for a holiday art sale, with live a cappella music by Mamajama 6-7 p.m. Info, 388-1436.

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HAPPY NAPPY: Artist Dug Nap has a holiday sale of his paintings and cards.

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December 3, 5-9 p.m.; and December 4, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

RANDY GAETANO: The Firehouse artistin-residence hosts open studios to show his works in progress. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7165.

December 4, 11 and 18, noon - 5 p.m.

RIVERS AND TIDES: The award-winning 90-minute film about Scottish ecosculptor Andy Goldsworthy. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750.

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STUDIO SALE: Carol MacDonald, Barbara Waters and Casey Blanchard offer old and new paintings and monoprints. Carol MacDonald Studio, 614 Macrae Rd., Colchester, 862-9037. December 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and December 5, 1-4 p.m.

VSA ARTS: “Opening the Door to Theater,” artwork by adult and youth participants in three theatrical programs of the nonprofit arts organization. City Market, Burlington, 8633659, ext. 249. Opening performance

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CHRISTINE DEMARAIS: “Fabrications,” textile art. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 865-7211.

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‘WELCOME TO THE ART HOUSE’: Drawings and paintings by Vermont children ages 5 to 11, illustrating “what home means to me,” in response to a contest by the Vermont Housing Awareness Campaign. Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, 865-7165. Through December.

HOWARD NELSON RILEY: Folk paintings by the local artist. Brownell Library, Essex Jct., 878-6955. Through December.

CARLOS JACKSON: New paintings and drawings by the visiting California artist.

Francis Colburn Gallery, UVM, Burlington, 656-2014. Through December 3.

JOHN CHURCHMAN: “Furry and Feathered Friends: Animals in Nature,” photographs. Airport Gallery, Burlington International Airport, 865-7166.

Through December.

TRI ATOMIC: Artwork by Jeff Soto, Jason D’Aquino and Sean Christopher. Lineage Gallery, Burlington, 862-7766. Through December 5.

GRETCHEN BECK: “Integument,” an installation of images based upon art of the Fulani women of Niger. L/L Gallery, Living/Learning Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4200. Through December 8.

BONNIE ACKER: Landscapes and posters, 1987-2003, by the Burlington artist and activist. Center for Community and Neighborhoods (above City Market), Burlington, 864-8274. Through December.

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COVER UPS An integument is an outer covering, such as skin, a shell or feathers. “Integument” is also the title of Gretchen Beck’s “installation of images based upon the art of Fulani women of Niger,” currently at UVM’s Living/Learning Center Gallery. It’s a complex show worth mulling over. Some of the pieces are not just influenced by Niger artists, they are actually from West Africa. The circular weaving pictured here, titled “Pilkinayabe,” is by an artist named Kumbo Jibo.

NATURALISTS’: Natural history illustrations, classic and contemporary; and ‘HIROSHIGE’S 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO’: Woodblock prints by the Japanese master; and ‘THE CHINESE SCHOLAR’S WORLD’: A collection of rocks with striking profiles, formations or coloration. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through December 19.

SAGE TUCKER-KETCHAM: “Mapping Abstract,” abstract paintings. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 652-4500. Through January 10.

GARY KOWALSKI: Oil paintings, through December 10. CCV Hallway Galleries, Burlington, 865-4422.

SABIN GRATZ: “Night Landscapes,” photographs. Art Space 150, The Men’s Room, Burlington, 864-2088. Through December.

DAVID CURCIO: “Edifice Complex,” prints of buildings, and ALBERTO MEZA: “Tall Tales,” illustrative etchings.

Flynndog, Burlington, 863-2227.

Through January 9.

KEVIN BUBRISKI: “In Tibet & Nepal,” photographs taken with a 4x5 camera.

Manjushri Designs Gallery, Burlington, 660-9944. Through December.

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Bobcat Café, Bristol, 453-3311.

Through mid-January.

SYBIL MEYERSBURG: “Children of the World,” 50 photographs taken 1957-78 around the globe. Henry Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 388-2117.

Through January 2005.

‘RODIN: IN HIS OWN WORDS’: Thirtyfive bronzes from the famous French sculptor, from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation; and ‘VERMONT IN 1904: A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT’: Prints made from nearly 200 images shot by Adolph B. Lane (1877-1942); and ‘ART NOW: SCULPTURE OF JOEL SHAPIRO’: Five works by the renowned American artist, spanning 25 years.

Middlebury College Museum of Art, 443-5235. All through December 5.

:: central JOY SPONTAK: “Your Show of Shoes,” sculpture by the local artist. Shoe Horn, Montpelier, 229-9409. Through December.

KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Fantastical oil paintings. Tegu Gallery, Morrisville, 888-1261. Through January 12.

MIRANDA SYP: Paintings reminiscent of the 1920s and ‘30s. Salaam Boutique, Montpelier, 223-4300. Through December 15.

HUGH TOWNLEY: “Retrospective, Introspective, Prospective,” sculpture, Main Gallery; and ADELAIDE TYROL:

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“Natural Histories,” oil and gouache paintings, South Gallery; and ‘VAULT TOURS, BIN Q-Z’: A survey of works from the permanent collection, Wood Room. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through December 19.

TAKE IT HOME: The fifth annual SPA Members show offers a variety of fine arts and crafts by more than 90 artists.

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RHODA CARROLL: “Selections from the First Ten Years: Paintings,” watercolor and acrylic works. Spotlight Gallery, Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, 8285422. Through December.

BEN SHADIS: Drawings; TERRY ZIGMUND: Stained glass; and KURT BUDLINGER: Color nature photography. Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 2237800. Through December.

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20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT: Paintings by Mary and Alden Bryan, through December 22; and ‘SMALL PICTURE EXHIBIT’: The seventh annual juried show presents small-format paintings by gallery members, through December 19. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 644-5100.

J.C. WELCH: Woodcuts and oils; also paintings, photography, Cibachrome, reproductions and Ukrainian eggs by other artists. The Blue Eyed Dog Gallery & Frame Shop, St. Albans, 5244447. Through December.

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‘ANDY WARHOL: THE JON GOULD COLLECTION’: Paintings, prints and photographs by the late pop artist from a private collection. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 257-0124. Through February 6, 2005.

DALE CHIHULY: “Glass and Prints,” works by the famed glass artist. Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Through March 15, 2005.

‘NUREYEV: THE ROPES OF TIME’: Blackand-white photographs of the great Russian ballet dancer in his 1970 performance, by Leslie Spatt, Frederika Davis, Edward Griffiths and Louis Peres; also, two lithographs of Rudolf Nureyev

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JEAN CANNON: “Portals,” mysterious paintings of doors and windows. Also, ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: A group exhibit including works by the Vermont

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EMMETT FRANÇOIS: “Second Sight: Analog to Digital,” a photography retrospective from a 47-year career by the photography professor. William Feick Arts Center, Green Mountain College, 287-8310. Through January 17.

JASON BERARD: “Recent Works,” abstract paintings. Tunbridge Public Library, 333-4302. Through January 3.

:: regional ‘BEYOND EAST AND WEST’: “Seven Transnational Artists,” featuring paintings, prints, sculptures and installations by artists from the East who live in the West, through December 12; and ‘DREAMING OF COUNTRY’: Eleven contemporary Aboriginal paintings, through December 5. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-646-2426.

‘RUHLMANN: GENIUS OF ART DECO’: Furniture from the 1930s by the French artist Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann.

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LEAP OF FAITH Faced with moving to a new house and worried that he won’t be able to find friends at a different school, Little Max finds strength in frog fiction. As he reads, the book’s animal characters come to life as peoplesized puppets. With Frog and His Friends, Holland’s Theater Terra turns tales by acclaimed children’s author Max Velthuijs into a musical extravaganza of kid-empowering adventure.

Although it’s aimed at offspring ages 4 to 8, parents are likely to find themselves caught up in the show’s inventive charm.

‘FROG AND HIS FRIENDS’ Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4, Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., various times. $12-20. Info, 603-6462422. Also Sunday, December 5, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 3 p.m. $9.50-14.50. Info, 863-5966.

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<calendar > scene@SUNDAY LITERARY SALON PHOENIX GALLERY, BURLINGTON, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2 P.M.

It seems entirely natural that the Phoenix Gallery has begun to host literary readings. The elegant, airy art gallery on the corner of College Street and South Winooski Avenue — with its colorful inventory of oil paintings and giant streetfront windows — has already become a soirée setting and a part-time yoga studio. It’s also an ideal space in which to savor the subtlety of the written and spoken word. Plus, open poetry and prose readings increase foot traffic.

At least, they’re supposed to. Only a handful of readers and listeners braved the autumn rain to attend Phoenix’s second literary salon. The first, a celebration of Edgar Allan Poe on Halloween, drew a larger crowd. Gallery Assistant Kate Barush organized both events, and plans to host more literary gatherings on the last Sunday of each month.

Fliers for November’s salon, which featured a tea party scene from Alice in Wonderland, invited participants to come for tea, and to bring something to read “to celebrate the dark half of the year.” Barush provided books of her own — a collection of Dylan Thomas poems and The Castle by Franz Kafka — as well as some tangy raspberry tarts, a bag of Milano cookies, and, naturally, tea.

The salonistas trickled in slowly between 2 and 3 p.m. South Burlington resident Janet Schneider showed up with a book of poems by Rod McKuen, and a copy of her own collection, entitled Still a Flatlander After All These Years? She read from some new work, including “Reclaimation,” about the war in Iraq.

“Speed from this madness,” she recited in a somber voice. “Go where flowers hold more power than guns.”

During a short break, the language lovers discussed T.S. Eliot, Anne Sexton and Russian writer Yvegeny Yevtushenko. Afterwards, lanky writer and union organizer Jason Ford read “Calling for Po Chü-I,” from David Budbill’s 1999 Moment to Moment. “O ancient brother and friend, come, / be here with me this evening,” Ford read, as the cars sloshed through puddles in the intersection outside. “We’ll sit beside the warming stove, / drinking tea and listening / to the silence of night together / here at the beginning of winter.”

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WED.01 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN: The Bennington-based husband-and-wife folk duo performs at a Cambridge Coffeehouse concert. 158 Main Restaurant & Bakery, Jeffersonville, 7-9 p.m.

Donations. Info, 644-6632.

NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL: University organist David Neiweem accompanies the Catamount Singers at Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 12:15-1 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-3040.

GUITAR CONCERT: Students in the university’s guitar ensemble pluck strings at Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2180.

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. $5-10. Info, 598-1077.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: A citified actor staying on an Ontario farm humorously bungles his chores and unlocks memories that change the lives of his hosts.

FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $18-28. Info, 863-5966.

TEEN DRAMA CLUB: Puppeteers practice for an upcoming performance of The Nutcracker. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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Info, 878-2230.

‘YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN’: This 2004 documentary chronicles the life of activist and historian Howard Zinn. A discussion follows at Community College of Vermont, Burlington, 6:15-9 p.m. Free. Info, 885-8310.

‘HOLLYWOOD ON TRIAL’: Narrated by John Huston, this 1976 film documents the stories of actors and directors who were blacklisted during the anti-communist McCarthy era. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 2-4 p.m. $5. Info, 828-8804.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. COMMUNITY ART PROJECT: Creative minds help design a series of mosaics for area school buildings. Hunt Middle School Library, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-5317.

words WRITING GROUP: Penmen and women generate ideas and get instant feedback at a weekly free-write session. The Kept Writer, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 527-6242.

‘WHAT A CHARACTER’: Readers of Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse illuminate its memorable protagonists.

South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 652-7080.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Eudora Welty’s short stories are well known, but readers of her novel The Optimist’s Daughter discuss her talent for other genres.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 7 p.m.

Info, 878-4918.

‘UTOPIA & APOCALYPSE’ SERIES: Fiction fans envision the future with Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Galapagos. Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, noon. Free. Info, 728-1236.

POETRY SLAM: Wordsmiths give voice to verse at the Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 7-10 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-8667.

‘BRIGHT LEAVES’: Documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee of Sherman’s March fame focuses on a family mystery in tobacco country. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

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BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Readings of family faves provide morning fun for toddlers at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: Growing readers aged 3-5 participate with picture books and puppets at the Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1010:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

‘MOVING & GROOVING’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down with rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free.

Info, 865-7216.

HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: Little ones let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038.

SPANISH-ENGLISH STORYTIME: Boys and girls between 2 and 5 years old hear bilingual songs and rhymes at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

HOMESCHOOLERS GROUPS: Young readers in grades K-3 peruse picture books, while kids in grades 4-8 talk about tales on this year’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award list. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

ELECTRA HAVEMEYER WEBB: Folk-art lovers hear about the display-savvy female founder of the Shelburne Museum. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. 388-4095.

POST-ELECTION ANALYSIS: Former ABC News foreign correspondent Barrie Dunsmore discusses the outcome of presidential politics. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

ORCHID CLUB MEETING: Guest speaker Darrin Norton digs into the details of potting and mounting delicate flowers. Gardener’s Supply Company, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 660-3505.

ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE: History professor emeritus Graham Newell chronicles the eventful life of this crusade-going medieval queen. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Professor Harold Martinson of UCLA discusses RNA transcription in a lecture on molecular genetics. Room 101, Stafford Hall, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2164.

BROWN BAG LECTURE: Anthropology professor Jennifer Dickinson examines the cultural context of democracy in the Ukraine. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill, UVM, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-1096.

INTERNATIONAL POLICY: Foreign affairs analyst Stanley Sloan talks about diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Europe. Hoehl Welcome Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 872-8842.

JEWISH HISTORY TALK: Historical scholar-in-residence Willard Sterne Randall chronicles 350 years of Judaism in America. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700.

sport WALK THE TALK: Area exercisers welcome friends and dogs on this 30-minute stroll with staff from a local health clinic. Meet at 32 East Malletts Bay Avenue, Winooski, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 655-4422.

CRAG-VT MEETING: The Climbing Resource Access Group invites interested mountain-scalers to map out new vertical territory. Sports Center, Bolton Valley Resort, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0140.

‘LONG-DISTANCE HIKING’: Backpackers planning lengthy trips learn tips from experts at this shared information session. Call for Burlingtonarea location and time. Free. Info, 863-1469.

kids WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639.

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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.

WORLD AIDS DAY: Students offer opportunities to take action on the local and global AIDS pandemic. Alliot Student Center Lobby, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Candlelight vigil, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

TOWN MEETING ON ISRAEL/PALESTINE: Citizens participate in a moderated discussion about international peace and justice issues. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 862-2001.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: Nature lovers enjoy guided tours of live bird enclosures at the VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 2 p.m. $8. Info, 359-5000.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: Dozens of creatively decorated conifers inspire viewers to vote for their favorite.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 775-0570.

PERFORMANCE BENEFIT: Local poets, pianist Michael Arnowitt, the Vermont Gay Men’s Chorus and other artists mark World AIDS Day at Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 223-6822.

WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION: Community members pause to consider the HIV/AIDS epidemic at a presentation of memorial-quilt panels honoring victims’ lives. Second floor, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-2437, ext. 24.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: Patients with leukemia, lymphoma or other blood-based cancers commemorate the season with family and friends. Call for Burlington area location, 6-7:30 p.m. Reservations and info, 847-4848.

‘LEARNING STYLES’ WORKSHOP: Adult students find out how to modify educational approaches for better results. VSAC Resource Center, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 1-800-642-3177.

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‘THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES’: Theatre on a Shoestring presents this adult-oriented Christmas comedy exploring accusations of abuse

by Santa. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 1-888-212-8358.

Also, see clubdates in Section A. CHILDSPLAY CONCERT: Thirty-five fiddlers perform on instruments all crafted by Boston violin-maker Bob Childs. Latchis Theater, Brattleboro, 7:30 p.m. $18. Info, 257-1006.

ADVENT CONCERT SERIES: Organist Robert Granner accompanies soprano soloist Marybeth McCaffrey for works by Pachelbel, Bach and others.

Congregational Church, Middlebury, noon. Free.

Info, 388-7634.

SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES: Student groups groove at this semester-end concert. Southwick Hall Ballroom, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

MAMAJAMA: This Middlebury College a cappella ensemble blends notes at the Frog Hollow Craft Center, Middlebury, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-1436.

SHAPE NOTE SING: Melody makers practice early American hymns in the fa-so-la shape-note tradition. Print Shop, Bread and Puppet Farm, Glover, 7-9:15 p.m. Donations. Info, 586-9698.

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dance ‘FROM HEART’S BEAT TO LIFE’S RHYTHM’: Students move through a production about the creative process. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 8 p.m. Free.

Info, 518-564-2180.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 1.

‘TALK RADIO’: The Other Theater Company stages Eric Bogosian’s on-air drama about an acerbic call-in program host. 242 Main, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 865-2639.

IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP: Comedian and actor Jason Lorber takes the lead in how-to impromptu.

Best Western Conference Center, South Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 863-9429.

‘BRIGHT LEAVES’: See December 1.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. ‘ART IN THE ALLEY’: Local artists discuss their works on display in the Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 388-1436.

COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Info, 479-4127.

words JAN BEATTY READING: The Pennsylvania poet and host of the national radio program “Prosody” shares her work. Room 101, Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4047.

GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES: Readers of sophisticated stories in comic-book form dig Jeff Smith’s Bone: Out from Boneville. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550.

‘PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS’: Literary art-lovers examine Harriet Chessman’s book, Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

INTERCOLLEGIATE WRITERS’ EXCHANGE: Students from area colleges convene for creativity with the written word. Dining Hall, Champlain College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700.

talks TWO AMERICAN COMPOSERS: Music buffs compare and contrast the styles and philosophies of Aaron Copland and John Cage. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

‘TRUTH OR DARE’: Archivist and historian Jeffrey Marshall describes his fiction-writing experience.

Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4389.

EATING DISORDERS: A survivor talks about her own struggle as part of a panel discussion on bulimia and anorexia. UVM Women’s Center, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7892.

POLITICAL HISTORY LECTURE: Former Vermont governor Tom Salmon discusses the state’s political climate during the ’70s. Ellsworth Room, Johnson State College Library, 2:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 635-1416.

‘YOUR TEETH FOR LIFE’: Dental hygiene professor Ellen Grimes explains the importance of caring for your pearly whites. ECHO Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1848.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 1.

SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: Youngsters ages 3-5 get together for easy listening at the South Burlington Library, 10 a.m. Free.

Info, 652-7080.

BARRE LIBRARY STORY HOUR: Three- to 5-yearolds break into books at the Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, ext. 308.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Future readers aged 2-4 take in tales at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-5639.

DADS’ PLAYGROUP: Fathers and their offspring bond through fun and games. Family Center, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8765.

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 in the garden to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.

BABY TIME: Little ones up to age 2 listen to words and meet each other at the Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

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‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: Pint-size bladers take to the ice at Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $5. Info, 865-7558.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 1.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 1.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: See December 1.

MEDIATION SEMINAR: Participants learn how to manage conflict in this practice-based workshop. Woodbury College, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 1-800-6396039, ext. 300.

BURLINGTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: Members and guests kick off the holiday season with a drawing and social hour. Parima Restaurant, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $15. Info, 863-1175.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING: Supporters of book-borrowing elect officers and review the past year. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 658-8538.

VERMONT BIOFUELS ASSOCIATION: Local producers of alternative energy offer information on developing a sustainable statewide fuel network.

Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 7-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-1328.

COMPUTER PURCHASING TIPS: Library patrons learn the lingo of software and hardware in time for the holidays. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 879-7576.

FRI.03 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. LIONHEART: This leading chamber music ensemble shares “Tydings Trew,” a vocal recreation of a medieval village cloister at Christmastide. UVM

Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966.

COUNTERPOINT HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Vermont vocal group celebrates the season with songs from several traditions. See calendar spotlight.

Methodist Church, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Mad River Chorale and the Barre Choraleers harmonize on hymns and other songs at the Warren Elementary School Auditorium, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 496-4781.

CHARLOTTE COFFEEHOUSE: An invitational open mic features many local performers, including Karen McFeeters and Carol Abair. Charlotte Senior Center, 7-9:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 425-6345.

CHOIR CONCERT: Students sing selections from choral works and holiday favorites. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 8 p.m. Free.

Info, 635-1416.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE ORCHESTRA: This student group offers music from four different centuries, all inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

VERMONT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: Guest conductor Brian Webb leads this community group in a performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”

St. Augustine’s Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 476-8188.

SONNY & PERLEY: The jazz-singing husband-andwife duo swings in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.

Merrick’s Bakery, Wadhams, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $7.

Info, 518-962-8878.

dance ‘DANCING NOW’: Movers meld motion with poetry and song in this two-part presentation. Dance Theatre, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 443-6433.

BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2207.

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‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 1.

‘TALK RADIO’: See December 2.

‘THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES’: See December 2.

‘GALUMPHA’: A trio of acrobatic dancers combines striking visual effects with inventive choreography to create rambunctious play.

Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $15-20.

Info, 775-0903.

‘AUTUMN PORTRAITS’: In a puppet show written and performed by Eric Bass, five interlocking vignettes investigate mannequin and manipulator. See calendar spotlight. Sandglass Theater, Putney, 8 p.m. $14. Info, 387-4051.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: This play based on a young girl’s journal chronicles her hidden family’s struggle to survive the Holocaust.

Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 518-891-1854.

VERMONT PLAYBACK THEATER: Actors take reallife stories from the audience and turn them into on-the-spot, community-building theater.

Burlington College, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 658-2727.

‘MAYHEM ON THE MENU’: Firefly Productions presents this dinner theater murder mystery at 158 Main Restaurant, Jeffersonville, 7 p.m. $35.

Info, 644-2542.

film ‘THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL’: Jim Henson’s creatures retell Charles Dickens’ classic story in this 1992 film. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:308:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-6956.

‘GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE’: Anime fans savor this sequel about a cyborg and android-driven search for the human soul.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

‘THE L-WORD’: Sapphic Cinema offers more episodes of the lesbian TV series, along with a chance to chuckle at the stereotypes it presents. R.U.1.2? Community Center, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

JOY TO THE WORLD The 12 vibrant vocalists of local a cappella ensemble Counterpoint routinely introduce new music to audience members, and this gift goes double for their holiday show.

Carols and celebratory songs from around the globe comprise “Christmas is Coming!,” a concert to be performed in three separate locations around the state. Early Christmas music by 16th-century composers Praetorius and Tallis share the program with holiday hymns from Sweden, Puerto Rico and Nigeria, as well as contemporary West Coast composer Morten Lauridsen’s setting of “O Magnum Mysterium.” Guest soloists join the group on marimba and guitar, and everyone tries not to cough — the Burlington show will be recorded for National Public Radio’s “Performance Today.”

COUNTERPOINT HOLIDAY CONCERT Friday through Sunday, December 3-5, various locations and times. $15. Info, 863-5966.

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FRI.03 << 10B ‘BILLY ELLIOT’: This film follows an 11-year-old boy from a British blue-collar family who secretly joins a ballet class. Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 828-0129.

‘NANOOK OF THE NORTH’: Pete and Karen Sutherland provide live music for this classic silent docudrama about an Inuit family surviving in the Arctic. Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $4. Info, 877-6737.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. 11th STREET STUDIO SALE: The Lund Family Center benefits from a bizarre bazaar of wacky wares, picture frames and mirrors. Gaslight Laundry, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3300.

words WRITE TO READ: Creative writers and word artists share poetry and fiction in an open reading.

Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

TERTULIA LATINA: Fluent Spanish speakers converse at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-1926.

talks ‘ETHICS IN JOURNALISM’: Citizens hear a discussion about how society depends on reporters’ professional morality. Stoweflake Inn & Resort, Stowe, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 658-1209.

‘A VERMONT TIME MACHINE’: Geologist Paul Bierman presents thousands of images to illustrate the state’s past. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill, UVM, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 656-4546.

VARIETY SERIES: Human rights activist and professor Juan Carlos Vallejo discusses civil liberties violations in the U.S. and Cuba. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 863-5980.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 1.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See December 1, Waterbury Branch Library, for children ages 3-5.

SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See December 2.

SONGS & STORIES: Kids of all ages join Matthew Witten for folksongs and funny tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘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.

‘FROG AND HIS FRIENDS’: The Netherlands’ Theater Terra stages this life-sized puppetry musical about adjusting to change. See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $12-20. Info, 603-646-2422.

SANTA CLAUS: The jolly gentleman from the North Pole greets little visitors at Eastman’s, Rutland, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380.

WAGON RIDES: Families can take a horse-drawn spin through downtown, starting at Depot Park, Rutland, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380.

GINGERBREAD HOUSES: Children in the 5th grade and up craft a holiday tradition with an adult relative. Waterbury Senior Center, 6:30 p.m. $5.

Registration and info, 244-7036.

PAJAMA PARTY: Flannel-clad kids ages 4-9 climb aboard for crafts, songs and a reading of The Polar Express. South Burlington Community Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 652-7080.

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STOWE HOLIDAY EVENING: Colorfully dressed carolers stroll the streets as Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with live reindeer and supervise a scavenger hunt.

Stowe Village, 4:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 253-7321.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Shoppers sample tea and goodies, then browse through booths of handmade ornaments, mittens and more at St. Ambrose Church, Bristol, 2:30-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 453-2488.

THAI FEAST & HOLIDAY FAIR: A festive four-course meal benefits the international exchange program at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, dinner 5:30 p.m., market 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20.

Reservations and info, 985-2827, ext.14.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: This musical marketplace featuring food and crafts from around the world brings traditional songs and dances to the Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 5-8 p.m. $5. Info, 863-6713.

HOMESHARE VERMONT OPEN HOUSE: Community members learn about this organization matching seniors with live-in companionship. A silent auction raises funds for the program at Homeshare Vermont, Burlington, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5625.

‘PREDATORS OF THE SKY’: Hawks, owls and other live birds of prey are the focus of this nature showcase and talk. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $5.

Info, 457-2779.

2600 GROUP: Computer geeks gather for tech talk and gadget demos. Borders, Burlington, 5-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 658-2739.

WALK THE TALK: See December 1, 12:15 p.m.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: Seven categories of culinary creations with entirely edible trim tempt visitors to vote for their favorite. Masonic Hall, Middlebury, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964.

Also, see clubdates in Section A. COUNTERPOINT HOLIDAY CONCERT: See December 3, North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury.

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HOLIDAY CONCERT: See December 3, Barre Opera House.

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HOT TUNA & JOHN HAMMOND: The rock ’n’ rollers who used to open for Jefferson Airplane reprise their electric repertoire with bluesman nonpareil Hammond. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $24-30. Info, 603-448-0400.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Pianists Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson join the ensemble for this concert of three pieces by Mozart.

Flynn MainStage, Burlington, pre-concert talk 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. $12-44. Info, 863-5966.

MATTHEW GRAYBIL: This 17-year-old, award-winning pianist performs works by Haydn, Stravinsky and Chopin. See calendar spotlight. Union Church of Proctor, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 459-2131.

‘NOWELL SING WE’: The Middlebury College Chamber Singers sound off with a selection of a cappella motets and carols. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-6433.

SEA RAY: This Brooklyn indie-rock sextet captivates with cello and a video stageshow à la Velvet Underground. Coltrane Lounge, Adirondack House, Middlebury College, 9 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3988.

‘OPERA, OPERA & MORE OPERA!’: Famous characters come to life in arias and ensembles supported by stellar singers. Vermont Public Radio host Peter Fox-Smith emcees this evening at the Vergennes Opera House, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 877-6737.

RIPTON COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUSE: Eclectic electric cellist Gideon Freudmann offers folk-blues fugues at the Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 388-9782.

WATERBURY HOLIDAY CONCERT: UVM’s Catamount Singers bring vocal cheer to the Waterbury Congregational Church, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 244-8300.

‘A DICKENS CHRISTMAS’: The college’s Choir and Cantorion present Victorian-era holiday music from England, Wales, Ireland and the U.S. Ackley Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 287-8249.

VERMONT YOUTH STRINGS: This enthusiastic ensemble accompanies two cellists in a Vivaldi concerto, among other works. Filene’s entrance, Burlington Town Center Mall, noon. Free. Info, 655-5030.

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SENIOR RECITAL: Piano student David Volpe performs his own compositions in addition to works by Beethoven, Gabriel Pierné and Aram Khachaturian.

McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT: Sixty-five singers give thanks and energize audience members at Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6:30 p.m. $8. Info, 518-564-2700.

A FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS: Five area ensembles combine choral forces for spirited singing. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Essex, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 288-9998.

dance ‘DANCING NOW’: See December 3.

BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: See December 3.

DANCE CONCERT: Folks wanting to kick up their heels can hear The Nobby Reed Project play blues rock at the Fletcher Meeting House, 8-11 p.m. $7.

Info, 644-2132.

CONTRA DANCE: Caller Ed Hall voices moves for dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. Atlantic Crossing provides traditional tunes at the Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $7. Info, 744-6163.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘TALK RADIO’: See December 2, 2 & 8 p.m.

‘THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES’: See December 2.

‘AUTUMN PORTRAITS’: See December 3.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See December 3.

‘THE TOYS TAKE OVER CHRISTMAS’: Students star in this classic holiday play about toys determined to be loved by children. Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 10 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. $5-10.

Info, 656-2094.

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: Twenty child actors star in this drama about an annual church production that includes an inventively awful set of siblings. Essex Memorial Hall, Essex Center, 7:30 p.m. $9. Info, 863-5966.

film ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE’: See December 3, 7 & 9 p.m.

‘RIVERS & TIDES’: This documentary chronicles the time-based work of outdoor nature-sculptor Andy Goldsworthy. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 656-2090.

‘TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE’: This animated feature follows a grandma’s search to rescue her cyclist grandson from the French Mafia, with help from an elderly jazz trio. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

‘WINDY ACRES’ DISCUSSION & SIGNING: Director Jay Craven and Vermont actor Rusty DeWees talk about their recent seven-episode TV series. Annie’s Book Stop, Rutland, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 775-6993.

‘PERSONS OF INTEREST’: This award-winning documentary personalizes 12 American immigrants held indefinitely after 9/11 as supposed threats to U.S. national security. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 223-6840.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. 11th STREET STUDIO SALE: See December 3.

WHIMSICAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: Blown glass, candles and painted furniture all make a statement at the Jericho Community Center, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3574.

OPEN STUDIO & SALE: Paintings and monoprints by three area artists raise funds for women in coffeegrowing communities. Carol MacDonald Studio, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9037.

SMALL PICTURE SALE: This holiday offering of original works benefits the community organization Art’s Alive. One Main Street, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1557.

words PETER FOX-SMITH: The host of Vermont Public Radio’s “Saturday Afternoon at the Opera” signs copies of his new book, A Passion for Opera. Vergennes Opera House, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 877-6737.

BOOK SIGNING: Author/photographer Peter Miller joins Vermont illustrator Daryl Storrs to make predicitons about their new book, Yankee Weather Proverbs. Frog Hollow Gallery, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6458.

talks AGING PROGRAM: Folks at all stages of life mark time by learning the mysteries of aging. ECHO Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. $9. Info, 864-1848.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 1.

‘FROG AND HIS FRIENDS’: See December 3, 2 p.m.

SANTA CLAUS: See December 3, 10 a.m. - noon & 2-4 p.m.

WAGON RIDES: See December 3, 1-3:30 p.m.

‘SATURDAY STORIES’: Librarians read from popular picture books at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.

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, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 872-2627.

BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Kids ages 4 and up settle down for stories read by Vermont authors Tanya Stone and Jernigan Pontiac. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Tots join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for pancakes, then make crafts, decorate cookies and share their wishes. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 8:30 & 10 a.m. $8.

Registration and info, 658-2433.

sport STOWE PINNACLE: Hikers trek up steep slopes on this moderate, 4-mile mountain walk with a 1520-foot elevation change. Call for Stowe-area meeting time and location. Free. Info, 893-1266.

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SAT.04 << 13B TRAIL WORK DAY: Volunteers with boots and gloves pitch in to maintain the Catamount Ski Trail. Warren and Morristown areas, call for meeting times and locations. Free. Info, 864-5794.

QUECHEE GORGE TOUR: A naturalist leads hikers into Vermont’s version of the Grand Canyon to explore the state’s geological history. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, noon. $8. Info, 359-5000.

activism NON-VIOLENT DIRECT ACTION TRAINING: Plan to protest? Learn how to stay safe and exercise street-smart leadership skills. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill, UVM, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1155.

SECOND VERMONT REPUBLIC MEETING: Citizens interested in learning more about this peaceful and democratic libertarian movement convene at the Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 425-4133.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 1, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: See December 1.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 3.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: See December 3, 9 a.m. 2 p.m.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: See December 3, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

SLEIGH RIDES: Bobtailed horses take young and old on a tour of the Intervale. Gardener’s Supply Company, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 660-3505.

COURSE SAMPLER: Participants get information on the college’s offerings in a free introductory session.

Woodbury College, Montpelier, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Free. Registration and info, 1-800-639-6039, ext. 300.

FESTIVAL OF WREATHS: Hundreds of decorated holiday hoops welcome bidders to a benefit auction. Lobby, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 443-6433.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Attic treasures, books, and bakery treats share booths with crafts at the Unitarian Church, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 879-5049.

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Info, 273-2713. Also at Maple View Farm, Brandon, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 247-5412.

‘A GLIMPSE OF CHRISTMAS PAST’: Vermont history comes to life at the museum’s decorative community open house. Henry Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 388-2117.

UBUNTU PROJECT BENEFIT: African music, Jeh Kulu dancers and food cooked by local African refugees raise funds for an area program sending clothes and shoes to kids in South Africa. Shelburne Town Gym, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 985-2827, ext. 39.

WINOOSKI SCHOLARSHIP TRAIN SHOW: Hobbyists get on track with displays of toy engines, miniature operating layouts, and “railroadiana.” Winooski Educational Center, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. $4. Info, 655-2555.

‘HAND-TO-HAND’ TRAINING: Parents and family members of children with psychiatric, behavioral or emotional disorders learn how to cope with crisis. NAMI Office, Plattsburgh, N.Y., call for times.

Free, includes breakfast and lunch. Registration and info, 518-561-2685.

SWING DANCE AND DINNER: Singles, couples and families enjoy an evening meal. then move to the dance floor for fancy footwork. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:15 p.m. $8-12. Info, 864-0218.

SWEET SATURDAY NIGHT: Ten-piece Latin band Grupo Sabor spices up a festive and flavorful evening of Carribean food, music and dancing. Miller Building, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. $15. Info, 951-9259.

OLD-FASHIONED FAIR: Sacks of pecans, live music and homemade gifts augment a quilt raffle at the Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-7861.

GRAND ISLE CRAFT SHOW: Santa makes a guest appearance at this holiday fair featuring handmade items. Grand Isle School, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 372-3825.

HOLIDAY FAIR: Festivities include an outdoor scavenger hunt, improv drama and drumming circle at this show featuring artisan crafts and toys. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2827.

UNITARIAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Decorated wreaths, baked goods and new and used gifts bring shoppers to the Unitarian Church Social Hall, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2557.

BAZAAR SALE: Holiday gifts and decorations benefit the center’s Teen Futures program. King Street Youth Center, Burlington, noon - 3 p.m. Free.

Info, 862-6736.

HOLIDAY MARKET: Handcrafted items, food and music frame a visit by Santa to the Richmond Free Library & Congregational Church, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Free. Info, 434-3331.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: Silver jewelry, wool rugs and toys from all over the world attract funds to support women’s projects. Masonic Lodge, Waitsfield, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5500.

RUMMAGE SALE: Clothes, shoes and other bargains come to light as Lost Nation Theater cleans out its costume closet. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0492.

SILENT AUCTION: A hot air balloon ride and cooking lessons are two of the biddable items at this benefit for the Jericho Underhill Land Trust. Underhill Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-2693.

CANDY CANE-MAKING DEMO: Confectioners pull, roll and twist striped seasonal sweets to show visitors how it’s done. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.

‘CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM’: Visitors experience a 19th-century holiday, help with meal preparations and make historic ornaments at the Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $9. Info, 457-2355.

ALPACA FARM TOURS: Fleecy beasts with warmer-

Also, see clubdates in Section A. COUNTERPOINT HOLIDAY CONCERT: See December 3, Episcopal Church, St. Albans, 4 p.m. Info, 259-2327.

VERMONT PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: See December 3, Barre Opera House, 3 p.m.

CHRISTINE LAVIN: The funny female folk dynamo offers her “Runaway Christmas Tree Concert” at the United Methodist Church, Middlebury, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 388-0216.

MONTPELIER COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR: Expect exuberant soul sounds from this spirited ensemble. Warren United Church, 7 p.m. Donations.

Info, 454-1357.

BELLA VOCE: This women’s choral group harmonizes on Christian and Jewish holiday music. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. $12. Info, 879-1218.

CATAMOUNT SINGERS: UVM’s 12-member vocal ensemble combines secular and religious melodies in a concert at the South Hero Congregational Church, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 796-3048.

FIDDLERS’ CONCERT: Members of the Northeast Fiddlers Association bow jigs and reels at the V.F.W. Hall, Morrisville, 1-5:30 p.m. Donations.

Info, 229-1244.

BARBERSHOP HOLIDAY CONCERTS: The Green Mountain Chorus and the Barre-Tones sing seasonal favorites at the North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 3 p.m. $8. Info, 485-7712. Also at the Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly, Waterbury Center, 6:30 p.m.

VOICE RECITAL: Student Beth Casella offers audible anthems at the Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1416.

COMMUNITY CAROL SING: Students, friends and neighbors give voice to holiday favorites. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 635-1416.

‘HOT JAZZ JAM’: Blues sax star Big Joe Burrell and singer Allison Mann join forces at this fundraiser for the Wood Art Gallery, Vermont College, Montpelier, 4-8 p.m. $10. Info, 229-0984.

HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’ CONCERT: The Rutland Area Chorus performs this holiday classic with soloists and orchestra members. Grace Church, Rutland, 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 775-4301.

KIRTAN SINGING: Students of yoga stretch vocal cords with chants in Sanskrit. Yoga Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 598-1929.

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BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION: Instrumental musicians join singers for old-time tunes at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 658-6203.

SOUTH BURLINGTON COMMUNITY CHORUS: Harpist Heidi Soons joins the chorus for Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” and other seasonal selections. South Burlington High School Auditorium, 3 p.m. $10. Info, 846-4108.

‘PASSING THE PASSION’ BENEFIT CONCERT: Violinist Helena Baillie performs on a 1732 Stradivarius with her teacher Arnold Steinhardt and pianist David Greilsammer. Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 3 p.m. $20. Info, 518-564-2180.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 1, 2 p.m.

‘TALK RADIO’: See December 2, 2 p.m.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See December 3, 2 p.m.

‘MAYHEM ON THE MENU’: See December 3.

‘THE TOYS TAKE OVER CHRISTMAS’: See December 4.

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See December 4, 3 p.m.

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HOWARD CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE: Observers can note recent restoration progress at this publicly owned 1882 landmark. Howard Chapel, North Avenue, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-4424.

words BOOK PUBLICATION PARTY: Museum patrons celebrate the holidays and the return of Passages to Freedom, a book about the underground railroad. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 1-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 877-3406.

talks AGING PROGRAM: See December 4.

‘THE IMPORTANCE OF AGE IN CULTURE’: A panel of experts discusses aging within four cultures now represented in the Champlain Basin: Chinese, Sudanese, Abenaki and Québecois. ECHO Center, Burlington, 2 p.m. $9. Info, 864-1848.

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ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 1.

‘FROG AND HIS FRIENDS’: See December 3, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 3 p.m. $9.50-14.50.

Info, 863-5966.

‘GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE’: See December 3, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

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QUECHEE GORGE TOUR: See December 4.

ORIENTATION SNOWSHOE HIKE: Anyone wishing to become a GMC trip leader can join this easy trek to Weissner Woods. Meet at the Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Center, 8:30 a.m.

Free. Registration and info, 253-5028.

Also, see exhibitions in Section B. STUDIO FACTORY SALE: See December 3, 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m.

WHIMSICAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: See December 4, noon - 4 p.m.

OPEN STUDIO & SALE: See December 4, 1-4 p.m.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT DEMO: Vermont artist Peggy Park delineates decoration-making at Frog Hollow Gallery, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6458.

VSA ARTS PERFORMANCE: Very Special Arts opens a month-long exhibit of works by program participants. City Market, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3659, ext. 249.

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‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 1, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 3.

VERMONT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: See December 3, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

‘PREDATORS OF THE SKY’: See December 3, Campus Center Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 2 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

CANDY CANE-MAKING DEMO: See December 4.

‘CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM’: See December 4.

ALPACA FARM TOURS: See December 4.

‘A GLIMPSE OF CHRISTMAS PAST’: See December 4, noon - 4 p.m.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR: This environmentally friendly fair lets shoppers make donations or swap services instead of purchasing material gifts. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-1467.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: Families make crafts and sing carols with the Colchester Community Chorus, then watch branches twinkle at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.

COMMUNITY CAROLING: A pump organ built in 1820 accompanies voices at the Old Round Church, Richmond, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3331.

HOUSE DECORATING: Edible edifices made of graham cracker get trimmed with candy at A Teacher’s Closet, Rutland, noon - 1:30 p.m. & 23:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 773-9380.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: A cookie walk complements a silent auction of decorated wreaths and trees to benefit the The Milton Community Family Center. Milton Elementary School cafeteria, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1457.

PRANIC HEALING CLINIC: Stress-relief seekers can sample 40 minutes of this non-touch, alternative healing method. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-3375.

activism QUEER LIBERATION ARMY: Queer-identified activists of all ages plan and stage flamboyant responses to intolerance. 135 Pearl, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6665.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Opportunity often knocks, but few folks actually get up the gumption to open the door. Karen Larsen did. Presented with a three-month window between jobs, she left New Jersey for 1500 miles of solitary backroad wandering on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 motorcycle. After traveling across the continent by bike to meet her biological father for the first time, she penned Breaking the Limit: One Woman’s Motorcycle Journey Through North America.

Larsen, who recently moved to Vermont and now teaches social studies at Montpelier High School, shares slides from her trip and reads excerpts from her paean to the visceral experience of touring on two wheels.

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MON.06 Also, see clubdates in Section A. HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’ SING-IN: Hallelujah!

Community members chorus Part I of this 1700s oratorio with the UVM Concert Choir and organist David Neiweem. Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

ESSEX FREE LIBRARY STORYTIME: Tykes rally for reading at the Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 879-0313.

GYM FOR TOTS: Youngsters burn energy running, jumping and hula-hooping at the Charlotte Community School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 425-4144.

CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP: Children and their caregivers gather for crafts, reading and music-making. Charlotte Community School Cafeteria, 9-10:15 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5096.

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LIFE DRAWING SESSION: Creative types try a hand at sketching. Wolfe Kahn Building, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 6-8 p.m. $7. Info, 635-1769.

FITNESS WALK: Green Mountain Club members and friends make strides in a brisk 4-mile stroll. Call for Burlington area location and time. Free. Info, 658-5869.

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talks JOHN MARGOLIS LECTURE: The author and former national political correspondent for The Chicago Tribune discusses the domestic side of foreign policy. Hoehl Welcome Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8842.

SOLIDARITY WORKS: Pete Shear, Director of InterAmerican CASA, presents an overview of community development projects in Ecuador and Guatemala.

Lawrence Library, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2499.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 1.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See December 1, for children ages 3-5.

BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See December 1. Toddlers take their turn with tales first, 9:109:30 a.m.

‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: See December 2.

BARRE LIBRARY STORY HOUR: Babies up to age 2 take in tales at the Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550, ext. 308.

FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out

BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 1.

HEALTH NEEDS MEETING: Citizens comment on countywide medical services. Holiday Inn, Rutland, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 747-3770.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 1.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 3.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 4, noon - 6 p.m.

WALDORF PRESENTATION: Parents and educators receive a hands-on introduction to the Waldorf teaching method. West Farm School, Jeffersonville, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 644-2285.

NETWORKING LUNCHEON: Area businesswomen meet one another and learn about time management over bag lunches. Training Room, Woodbury College, Montpelier, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 229-2181.

TUE.07 music CATAMOUNT SINGERS: UVM’s select a cappella ensemble performs a holiday program at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0471.

STUDENT CONCERT: Members of two music classes offer original compositions at the Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-6433.

‘CELEBRATING DIVERSITY’ CONCERT: The UVM Concert Choir and Catamount Singers combine readings and carols from seven continents. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-3040.

AMATEUR MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA CONCERT: Community players entertain with a selection of music by Brahms, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky. ElleyLong Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9750.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male music-makers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 860-6465.

dance LINE DANCING: Show off your fancy footwork at the Harvest Moon Banquet Room, Essex Junction, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $8.50. Info, 288-8044.

SWING DANCING: Movers of all ages and abilities dance at the Greek Orthodox Church, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3. Info, 860-7501.

film ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE’: See December 3.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. ‘TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS’: This holiday exhibit features historic and contemporary miniature railroads

next to trimmed trees. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, noon - 5 p.m. $3. Info, 253-8358.

words KAREN LARSEN: This motorcyclist and author shares a slide show and excerpts from her book, Breaking the Limit. See calendar spotlight. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

ETHAN HUBBARD: The local photographer presents a slide show of Vermont “old-timers” based on his book, Salt Pork & Apple Pie. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

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.

talks ‘THE HEALING POWER OF PLACE’: Dr. Patrick McManaway examines the effect of surroundings on physical well-being. Ellsworth Room, Johnson State College Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1308.

ELECTRONIC VOTING: Math professor James Hefferon reviews the numbers behind ballot technology.

Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536.

‘HOW CHRISTMAS BECAME CHRISTMAS’: Middlebury College history professor Jim Ralph reflects on the establishment of a holiday. Henry Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, noon. $2. Info, 388-2117.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 1.

‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: See December 3.

TODDLER-AND-UNDER STORYTIME: Wee ones up to age 3 open their ears to songs and stories. South Burlington Community Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

EAST BARRE STORY HOUR: Babies aged 2 and under take in tales at the Aldrich Public Library, East Barre branch, 10:15 a.m. Free. Info, 476-5118.

ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. $6-9. Info, 864-1848.

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CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Kids get cozy and listen to favorite tales at Annie’s Book Stop, Rutland, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 775-6993.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 1.

ANTIWAR COALITION: Citizens opposed to U.S. military activities in Iraq strategize at the Peace & Jus-tice Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1926.

‘VISIONS OF VIETNAM’: Workers for the Dorsetbased land-mine relief agency Clear Path International report on their recent travels and humanitarian efforts. Dewey 178, Johnson State College, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1694.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 1.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 3.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 4, noon - 6 p.m.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD: Stitchers welcome new members and guests at this sewand-tell meeting. Christ Memorial Church, Williston, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 864-3516.

LAUGHING CLUB: Local yoga instructor and author Carol Winfield touts the untapped healing power of yukking it up. Union Station, Burlington, 88:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 864-7999.

PAUSE CAFÉ: Novice and fluent French speakers practice and improve their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Info, 655-1346.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY BUSINESS NETWORK: Entrepreneurs make corporate connections at the Courtyard by Marriott, Williston, 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Info, 434-6434.

ELISABETH VON TRAPP: The granddaughter of The Sound of Music’s real-life Maria sings in a benefit Christmas concert. St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 877-448-3288, ext. 14.

CELLO RECITAL: Senior student Jonathan StuartMoore solos at the Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

SENIOR RECITALS: Four students focus on their respective studies in jazz vocals, flute, guitar and songwriting. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 654-2536.

dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See December 1.

‘FIRST FLIGHTS’: Fledgling choreographers share their initial experiments at this informal showing. Dance Theatre, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 1.

TEEN DRAMA CLUB: See December 1.

film ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE’: See December 3.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. ‘TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS’: See December 7.

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WRITING GROUP: See December 1.

MOLLY STEVENS: The Vermont-based chef and author offers a taste of her new cookbook, All About Braising. The Book Rack & Children’s Pages, Essex, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-2627.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers review First They Killed My Father, Loung Ung’s memoir of the Cambodian genocide. South Burlington Community 0:52 PM Page 1 Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

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AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL FICTION: The personal dimensions of the Holocaust are illuminated in a discussion of Elie Wiesel’s Night. Fairlee Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 333-4716.

DICKENS DISCUSSION: Those who’ve finished sorting through Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers talk about the novel. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

GARRET KEIZER READING: The Northeast Kingdom-based author offers Help, his philosophical book-length essay about how humans do — and don’t — assist each other. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

kids WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See December 1.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See December 1.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 1.

BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See December 1.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See December 1.

BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See December 1.

‘MOVING & GROOVING’: See December 1.

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BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 1.

‘VISIONS OF VIETNAM’: See December 7, Multimedia Room, Johnson State College Library, 7-9 p.m.

‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 1.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 3.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 4, noon - 6 p.m.

COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY WORKSHOP: Prospective students bring a working draft to learn how to polish their writing. VSAC Resource Center, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 1-800-642-3177.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Senator Hinda Miller and Representative Linda Myers preview the legislative year over lunch. Ice House, Burlington, noon. Call for cost and reservations.

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‘ACTING OUT’: Professor Andrew Doe discusses the relevance of theater performance in today’s world. Noble Hall, Vermont College, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 828-8804.

BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Professor Jeff Wilusz of Colorado State University explores the effect of viruses on RNA transcription. Room 101, Stafford Hall, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-2164.

SENIOR CITIZENS HOUR: Fred and Judi Danforth describe their career in metalwork and how they design with pewter. Lincoln Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.

GNOSTIC CHRISTIANITY: Listeners get an introduction to this life philosophy at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 524-9706.

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Martial Arts Demonstration Saturday, Dec.4, 11am & 2pm 13 Susie Wilson Rd, Essex Jct. Above Bond Auto

Come see what a traditional Korean Martial Art is all about. Demonstrations by all ages and belt ranks.

See self-defense, weapons, partner work, meditation, board/concrete breaking, and more!

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acting IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS: Jason P. Lorber will lead workshops in Burlington the first three Thursday nights in December. Workshops are tailored for adults, $20 per night (come to one, two, or all three). Info, 863-9429 or jasonplorber@aol.com. Be caught off-guard, learn to let go and have a blast! Lorber frequently performs standup comedy and improv with Kamikaze Comedy throughout Vermont, including at First Night and FlynnSpace. Jason has been featured in film, TV and on stage, not to mention his ultimate upcoming improv test, when he’ll be sworn in as VT State Rep. in January.

LEARN THE TECHNIQUE OF “HOLLYWOOD’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER ACTING COACH.” (MOVELINE, NOV. 2001): Classes in Burlington, Tuesday evenings and Montpelier, Monday evenings. Info, 802-318-8555 or visit www.thoreast.com. Mr. MacDonald has acted professionally for over 25 years and he has taught professionally for over 10 years. He has appeared in over 10 major motion pictures with leading roles in three, including The Basket, and has guest-starred on “Providence,” “Pensacola: Wings of Gold,” “Murphy Brown,” and many other TV shows.

bartending PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Day, evening and weekend courses. Various locations. Info, 888-4DRINKS or bartendingschool.com. Get certified to make a mean martini, margarita, Manhattan or mai tai.

childbirth HYPNOBIRTHING: Classes now forming for 10-hour series. Four-week evening series or eight-week lunchtime series. Burlington. $175. To register, call Nan Reid, 660-0420. Learn self-hypnosis and summon your natural birthing instincts.

climbing CO-ED I AND II CLIMBING CLINICS: Six-week clinics, every Tuesday, January 4 - February 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $150, includes all equipment. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. Two clinics (Introductory and Intermediate) focused on the basics of climbing, that can be applied both indoors or out. No experience necessary for Co-Ed I. Co-Ed II builds from Co-Ed I or previous experience.

FRIDAY NIGHT KIDS CLUB: Every Friday night, 6-9 p.m.

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $25, preregistration required. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com.

Climb the walls, boulder in the cave, brave the Burma Bridge, and play fun games. Parents, enjoy an evening out while your kids burn energy, develop coordination, build self-confidence, and practice problem solving under the supervision of the Petra Cliffs staff.

ICE CLIMBING I AND II: Level I, December 18, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $100. Level II, December 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $160. Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School. Info, 6573872 or visit petracliffs.com. Learn about the exhilarating sport of ice climbing! Level I is for the beginning ice climber, no experience necessary. Level II is for those who have completed Level I or have previous experience.

Learn how to move over easy to moderate terrain, master belaying, rappelling, climbing skills, multi-pitch routes, anchor building and climbing techniques.

JUNIOR CLIMBING TEAM: Two sessions, January March and March - May. Beginning January 17, practices will be held every Monday and Wednesday through May, with occasional weekend USA climbing competitions in New England. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $375 each. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petra cliffs.com. Ages 10-16. Do you have enthusiasm for climbing? Traditional sports not your thing? Join Petra Cliffs Junior Climbing Team! Improve climbing skills, make friends within the climbing community. Sign up now or anytime during the season.

WOMEN’S I AND II CLIMBING CLINICS: Six-week clinic, Tuesdays, January 6 - February 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $150. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. Two clinics (Introductory and Intermediate) for women, taught by women. No experience necessary for Women’s I. Women’s II builds from Women’s I or previous experience.

craft BASIC BEADING: Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. The Blue Plate Ceramic Cafe, 119 College St., Burlington. $15, plus materials. Preregister, 652-0102.

Learn the basics of stringing beads: which wire or thread to use, measuring for the right length, bead size

and type, and using the right tools. You will learn about color, design and mixing types of beads for an interesting design. You’ll learn how to attach the clasp and how to make your knots stay in place.

dance AFRO-HAITIAN DRUM AND DANCE: Thursday, December 2. Dance class, 10 a.m. - noon. Drum class, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Montpelier Grange Hall. Friday, December 3. Drum class, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Dance class, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington.

Saturday, December 4. Drum class, 10 a.m. - noon.

Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave. Thursday, December 9. Dance class, 10 a.m. - noon. Drum class, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Montpelier Grange Hall. Friday, December 10. Drum class, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Dance class, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington.

Saturday, December 11. Drum class, 10 a.m. - noon.

Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave. Dance and drum classes, $15 each. Info, Compaña Productions, 660-4056 or 985-3665.

LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Drop-in beginner lesson, every Tuesday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Greek Church Hall, Ledge Rd., Burlington. $5 includes Vermont Swing practice session, immediately following. Info, 860-7501, or visit www.vermontswings.com. No experience necessary.

MOMIX MASTERCLASS: Led by MOMIX Dance company members. Grade 10 - adult, introductory/advanced.

Friday, December 10, 5-6:30 p.m. Flynn Center Studios, Burlington. $15. Info 652-4548, registrar@flynncen ter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org. This master class is a combination of warm-up, MOMIX repertory, improvisation, and an exploration of the company’s signature acrobatic and sculptural style.

SALSALINA: Night club-style group Salsa classes, fourlevels. Mondays, Wednesdays (walk-in 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (children’s lessons), with Tango group classes and social dances on Fridays. Modern-Hip-HopAfrican dance, Tuesdays, December 7 and December 14, 6 p.m. Monthly membership, $35 or $55, $10 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!

dreams DREAM THEATRE: Saturday, December 4, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. Free and open to the public. Info, call Jen, 658-2727. During this 3-hour interactive dream workshop, we will explore and examine our dreams through dream sharing, journaling and simple theatre improv.

drumming CONGAS AND DJEMBES: Beginning Conga classes, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. Djembe classes, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. New 5-week session starts 11/03. $50 for 5 weeks. Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info, 658-0658, 872-0494 or visit paton @sover.net. Walk-ins are welcome. Intermediate/ Advanced Conga classes meet on Wednesdays or Fridays at a different location.

TAIKO: Kids’ Beginning Taiko, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:20 p.m., starting 9/7 and 10/19. $42 for 6-week sessions with no class on 11/23. A 3-week session begins 12/7.

Kids’ Intermediate Taiko, Mondays, 3:15-4 p.m., starting 9/13 and 10/25. $42 for 6 weeks with no class on 11/23. A 3-week session starts 12/6. Adult beginning classes are on Mondays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. $48 for 6-week session starting 9/13 and 10/25. A 3-week session begins on 12/6. Held in the Taiko Studio at 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info, Stuart Paton 658-0658 or paton@sover.net or 872-0494. Walk-ins are welcome.

education INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE STUDIES: Thursdays, February 3 - May 5, 4-6 p.m. CCV, Burlington.

Register December 15 - January 14. Info, 865-4422 or visit www.ccv.edu. A noncredit class for high school students and students new to college. This course helps students make the transition to college by exploring the skills and expectations necessary at the college level. 0 credit. Instructor, Katie Flanagan.

gardening 2005 MASTER GARDENER BASIC COURSE: Tuesday evenings, February 1 - May 10. Offered statewide. $285, includes tuition and all materials. Info, 656-9562 or visit www.uvm.edu/mastergardener. This UVM extension course

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$10 OFF any regularly priced purchase over $50 with this ad! covers the basics of Home Horticulture. Instructors are UVM faculty and Vermont professionals. Topics include: Botany, Perennials and Annuals, Landscape Design (Intro), Vegetables, Turf and Weeds, Entomology, Plant Diseases, Soils, Woody Ornamentals, Pest Management, Invasive Plant Control, and Becoming a Master Gardener.

herbs WISDOM OF HERBS 2005: AN EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE SEASONS: Eight-month herbal certification program, taught by Annie McCleary with George Lisi. One weekend each month, April November 2005, Lincoln. $1200 with a non-refundable deposit, $150. VSAC grants available to qualifying participants, please apply early. Info, 453-6764 or visit www.purpleconeflowerherbals.com. Develop a relationship with local wild plants as wise spirits who offer counsel and companionship. Learn through Nature Adventures - hike in wild places, lie on the earth. Make herbal medicines in sacred tradition. Harvest, prepare and eat wild edibles. Learn how to use food as our first medicine. Allow the transformation that comes with conscious association with the plant people.

jewelry ALL THAT JAZZ BRACELET: Thursday, December 2, 6:30 p.m. Bead Crazy, 21 Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston. $20 plus materials. Info, 288-9666 or visit www.beadcrazyvt.com. Learn to make a funky bracelet using drop and dagger beads. Technique can also be used to make a necklace.

BEADED BEADS: Thursday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. Bead Crazy, 21 Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston. $20 plus materials. Info, 288-9666 or visit www.bead crazyvt.com. Fun and funky! Come and learn to make these great beds out of seed beads. They look great paired with lampwork beads.

kids WINTER KINDERMUSIK: Classes starting in January for birth to age 5. To be sure to get a place, register early! Registration deadline is December 17. Info, Sandra Cathey, 223-6988.

language ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 4-6 p.m. The Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Free. Info, Carrie Benis, 865-7211. Classes will focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar. They are open to all who want to learn and improve their English, as well as explore American culture and history.

ESL: Ongoing small group classes, beginner to intermediate. Vermont Adult Learning, Sloane Hall, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Free. Info, 654-8677. Improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English as a second language.

ONGOING SPANISH CLASSES: Mondays, at the Gailor School in Shelburne and Tuesdays in Montpelier.

Reasonable rates. Info, 917-364-3123 or constanci ag@123spanisnow.com. Improve your Spanish comprehension and speaking skills with a native and experienced teacher, with instruction tailored to your individual needs.

martial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adult introductory classes begin December 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Please watch a class before enrolling. Day and evening classes for adults, seven days a week.

Children’s classes, ages 7-12, Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido (the traditional art of sword drawing), Thursdays, 6:458:15 p.m. Zazen (zen meditation, free and open to the general public), Tuesdays, 8-8:40 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info, 951-8900 or www.aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements, joint locks and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome to watch aikido classes. Please call if you would like to observe an iaido class.

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.

MOO GONG DO: Free Introductory classes, Monday Friday , 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

or 10 a.m. Classes open to all ages. Four convenient locations: 13 Susie Wilson Rd. Essex. 879-6763. 142 W. Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington. 864-9985. 4068 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. 425-5764. 9 Wilson Rd., Middlebury. 453-8155. Info, SaBomNimAllen@aol.com or visit www.MooGongDo.com. Moo Gong Do is a traditional Korean martial art emphasizing personal development and strength of character in a safe and controlled environment. Come learn about yourself and the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Spirit. Learn to find and lead a balanced life. A great family activity!

(Weapons, Instructor, and Self Defense programs also available.) With over 20 certified instructors, you will be sure to get a great deal of personal attention.

THE BLUE WAVE TAEKWONDO SCHOOL: Adult, family and children’s classes available Monday through Thursday and Saturday for beginners, advanced and competitive students. 182 Main Street, Burlington (next to Muddy Waters). We offer the best value in the area with student and family discounts available. Mention this Seven Days ad and receive a free uniform when you sign up! Info, call 658-3359, email info@bluewave tkd.com or visit www.bluewavetkd.com. Former national team member and Vermont state coach Gordon White teaches the exciting martial art and Olympic sport of Taekwondo. Our experienced teaching staff emphasizes proper body mechanics and Taekwondo technique during plyometric, technical and cardio training sessions to improve flexibility, strength and overall fitness.

TRADITIONAL KUNG FU CLASSES: Ongoing classes available. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Info, 288-8160. Two traditional forms of Chinese Kung Fu are taught: Ba Ji Chuan and Xing Yi Chuan. These are powerful forms of self-defense and self-cultivation.

This is for both beginners and experienced practitioners from other styles.

Visit our big grey barn at 6560 Main Road • Huntington Open Sundays Noon-5pm, Mon & Tues 10am-5pm Always open by appointment or chance.

Call 802.434.4492 or visit our website www.camelshumpalpacafarm.com

Christmas in the Village in Historic Essex, NY BOOK SIGNING PARTY • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Famed Author Steven Kellogg will autograph, personalize and make sketches in his many books available at the Essex Inn Happy Cat Shop from 1-2:30pm They will include his latest: Santa Clause Is Coming To Town Pinkerton & Friends: A Steven Kellogg Treasury Refreshments will be served during this gala event during Christmas in the Village

The Essex Inn 16 Main Street • Essex, NY • 518.963.8821

Who the heck is Alice?

meditation MASTERY AND MEDITATION CLASS: First and third Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. South Burlington. Free. Info, 6582447. Study the teachings of Indian Sufi Master Inayat Khan. Focus on accomplishment and success in your life and interfaith prayer for world peace.

music BURLINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR: Wednesdays, January 26 - April 27, 7-8:30 p.m. CCV, Burlington. Register December 15 - January 14. Semester dues $45. Info, 865-4422 or visit www.ccv.edu. Explore a variety of music including spirituals, traditional and contemporary folk songs and classical melodies. No auditions required.

Beginners and “shower singers” welcome! Can also be taken for one credit. Directed by Amity Baker.

INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC: Wednesdays, January 26 - May 4, 6:15 - 9 p.m. CCV, Burlington. Register Dec. 15 - Jan. 14 . Info, 865-4422 or www.ccv.edu.

Includes hands-on experience with digital recording, MIDI, music notation and other computer-based music applications. Three credit class. Instructor, Rick Belford.

MORE MUSIC CLASSES AT CCV: Classes start the week of January 24 at CCV, Burlington. Register December 15 - January 14. Info, 865-4422 or visit www.ccv.edu.

Classes include Music Fundamentals, Music Theory I with Lab, Jazz/Contemporary Theory I with Lab, Piano I, Guitar I & III, Intro to Vocal Performance, Intro to World Music and Funk Ensemble. Music classes cover a variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, pop, traditional and world music.

“I’m Jen from Montpelier. I work at Fletcher Allen.

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Today’s Best Music!

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painting CREATIVE SOURCE PAINTING-ONGOING CLASSES: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Old Schoolhouse Common in Marshfield Village. $95 for six evenings, including materials. Info, 426-3717 or freedompainting @moomail.net. The focus is on self-discovery through painting! If you have considered painting but never thought you could, or if you are trained in the arts but would like to reclaim your creative spark and move through creative blocks, this is for you!

ONE-DAY KABBALISTIC PAINTING WORKSHOP: Sunday, December 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with Rabbi Tobie Weisman and Creative Source Painting facilitator, Susan Green at the Yearning for Learning Center, Montpelier. $75, work scholarships available. Info, 223-0583 or retobie@sover.net. An all-day workshop focusing on expanding the inner resources of our creativity by using Jewish teachings, meditation and song to create our own paintings. No Jewish or artistic knowledge is necessary.

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PAINTING << 19B YOGA AND PAINTING-ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Saturday, December 11, at the Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. $95 includes materials and snacks, work exchange available. Info, 426-3717 or freedompainting@moomail.net. The focus is on self-discovery through painting and yoga. Releasing stress in body, mind and spirit, yoga will take you to deeper levels of creativity, allowing you to be fully present in the painting process.

No previous painting or yoga experience required. This is not a painting technique class, there will be no critiques.

New Year’s Eve In Montréal Dec. 30-Jan. 1 Join our yearly excursion north of the border for the Gala New Year’s Eve Celebration, hosted by the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Take advantage of your central location do some shopping or hit the casino. Sightsee with our included locally guided city tour. Enjoy a spectacular 5-course meal on New Year’s Eve. Start 2005 off in style—with Milne Travel.

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INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (CBT): First Friday of the month, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Otter Creek Associates, 15 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction.

Free. Info, call Bert Munger, 288-1087. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is an evidence-based treatment originally developed for depression and anxiety. It has been adapted for a variety of problems including: substance abuse, personality disorders, and serious and persistent mental illnesses. Consumers, their family and friends, students, and therapists are welcome.

qi gong CLOUD HANDS QI GONG AND EARTH MEDITATION SET: Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl St., Essex Junction. $75. Info, 288-8160 or visit www.elementsofhealing.net. The Cloud Hands Qi Gong is the beginning set of Nui Gung (internal energy development), in the Tao Ahn Pai Qi Gong System. These traditional Taoist exercises help the body maintain good health and increase vitality.

reiki REIKI 1: Saturday, December 18, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Rising Sun Healing Center, 35 King St., Burlington. $150. Info, 865-9813 or visit www.risingsunhealing. com. Receive an attunement, which allows you to use Reiki Energy for healing, personal growth, and empowering goals. Learn the hand positions for giving a complete Reiki treatment to yourself and others and have time to practice these skills. Taught by Chris Hanna, Reiki Master.

REIKI II: Saturday, December 11, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Rising Sun Healing Center, 35 King St., Burlington. $150. 865-9813. channa@gmavt.net or visit www.ris ingsunhealing.com. Receive a Reiki Level II attunement and three Reiki symbols (power, mental/emotional, and distant healing). Learn to beam, distant heal, empower goals, send energy to future events, clear a room of negative energy, heal addictions. Pre-registration, completion of Reiki I and deposit required. Taught by Chris Hanna, Reiki Master.

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VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense: Mondays through Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cardio/Power Boxing: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. First class free. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 4 Howard St., A-8, Burlington. Info, 6604072. Learn self-defense, martial arts and boxing with a certified black-belt Gracie instructor in this positive and safe environment. Accept no imitations.

self-help SHEDDING THE SKINS OF LIMITATIONS: December 9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wellspring, Hardwick. $80. Info, 472-9529.

Like a snake releasing its old, constrictive skin and rebirthing itself into a new cycle, we will journey to consult with the teachers about issues or patterns you are ready to address, accept and shed. Through movement, sound, visualization and guided imagery, release into a new birth of self.

support groups SEE LISTINGS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS, SECTION B.

tai chi ONGOING TAI CHI CLASSES: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl Street, Essex Junction. Info, 288-8160 or www.elements ofhealing.net. Traditional Yang style short form is a gentle, flowing exercise that helps correct posture and creates deep relaxation and overall health.

See the B cover for more info on Front Page Gallery submission guidelines.

theater FROG AND HIS FRIENDS FAMILY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP: Sunday, December 5, 1-2 p.m. Flynn Center Studios, Burlington. $10 for one child with accompanying parent or caregiver. Info. 652-4548, reg istrar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org.

Let your imagination take you into the world of Frog and His Friends. Act and move with your child as you both try out the ideas you will see on stage. A backstage tour follows the 3 p.m. performance (subject to confirmation). Tickets to the performance sold separately.

MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA FAMILY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP: Friday, January 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Flynn Center Studios, Burlington. $10 for one child with accompanying parent or caregiver, ages 46. Info 652-4548, registrar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org. Let your imagination take you into the world of Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook. Act and move with your child as you both try out the ideas you will see on stage.

Then join us as we head backstage to meet the cast of the show (subject to confirmation). Tickets to the 6:30 p.m. performance sold separately.

visual arts VISUAL ARTS CLASSES AT CCV: Classes start the week of January 24 at CCV Burlington. Register December 15 - January 14. Info, 865-4422 or visit www.ccv.edu.

More than 30 classes include Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Paper Arts, Life Drawing, Oil Painting, Ceramics, Stained Glass and Printmaking. CCV now offers a two-year program in Graphic Design. CCV art classes are taught by well-known Vermont artists.

weight loss HEALTHY LIFESTYLES OFFERS A 12-WEEK CLASS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Ongoing 12-week sessions facilitated by Certified Lifestyle Counselor, meeting at various days and times in a convenient South Burlington location. $20 per class. Info, call Kathryn, 985-8383 or email healthylifevt@cs.com. Lose weight permanently and improve the quality of your life by making changes to your lifestyle, changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. You will learn how to incorporate healthier eating and exercise habits into your busy life, using a proven-effective program. No pills, special foods, or diets, just good sense.

yoga BIKRAM YOGA: Ongoing daily classes for all levels. 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info, 651-8979. A heated studio facilitates deep stretching and detoxifying.

BURLINGTON YOGA: Jivamukti, Iyengar, Beginner, Kripalu, Flow, Prenatal and Hatha Sound. Burlington Yoga, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info, 658-9642 or info@burlingtonyoga.com. Burlington Yoga’s mission is to provide a supportive, focused atmosphere accessible to students of all levels to develop and nourish their individual sadhana.

DAILY ASTANGA CLASSES: Special workshops and classes for kids, intermediate series and meditation. Bristol Yoga, Old High School, Bristol. Info, 482-5547 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.

LIVING YOGA STUDIO: Customized Yoga classes, tenweek series begins November 29. 10 classes for $100.

Mondays with Theora Ward, 10:00 a.m., For Women with Cancer. Noon, Yoga and Relaxation. 5:30 p.m., All Levels, All Bodies. Tuesdays with Annelies Smith, 5:45 p.m., Yoga and Movement Integration. Fridays, 9:00 a.m., Yoga and Meditation. Noon, Lunch Time Strong!

35 King St., Burlington. Info, 860-2814.

YOGA VERMONT: Daily classes, open to all levels.

Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Anusara, Kripalu, Eclectic Hatha, Tantric Hatha, Prenatal, Postnatal, Kids and Senior classes. Register for our Six-Week Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Session, Thursdays, December 12 - January 13 7:30-8:30 p.m. with Kathy McNames. Six-Week Yoga for Skiers and Riders Session with Kathy McNames, Tuesdays, January 11 - February 15. $12 drop-in, 10 classes/$100. Chace Mill, Burlington. Info, 660-9718 or www.yogavermont.com.

Explore a variety of yoga styles with experienced and passionate instructors. Classes seven days a week open to all levels.

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36 YO F ISO KIND, ACTIVE M W/A GENtle, wise soul who can not only figure me out but will complete me as I will you.

I’m spirited, active, an amateur philosopher and very thoughtful. 5289

SWF ISO SWM FOR POSSIBLE LTR, MUST be wonderful, good w/kids, loyal, faithful, full of life and 26-35 YO. Serious singles only. 5196

34 YO SWF, MOTHER OF TWO, ISO SWM, 26-45 YO who enjoys, music, spending time together, going out and watching movies and who is caring, sincere and honest and not into head games. 5288

SWF, 20 YO, 5’9”, SEXY, FUN-LOVING, hog-tying, truck-driving girl in search of lonely cowboy who drives a Chevy, for good times through the night. Come make me laugh in Moretown. Must be 2032 YO M. 5178

ANY SINGLE, EGYPTIAN M STILL LEFT IN VT? This tall, attractive girl loves cooking, candlelight, fireplaces, soft music, intimate conversations. Seeking tall, muscular, Arab M, 40s, for long, sincere, trusting friendship. Where are you? 5274

SF, 26 YO, SLENDER, SEEKING TALENTED, SM for pleasure. Age, race unimportant.

Very discreet. Let’s get together once to determine compatibility. We can meet only once or more often. No strings attached. Please be NS. 5177

DO YOU LOVE TO SKI? LOVE THE OUTdoors? Think dogs make a great alternative to children? Believe “the love you take is equal to the love you make”? Let’s talk! SWF, 43 YO, searching for SWM, 4050 YO, interested in LTR. 5273

I’M LOOKING FOR AN HONEST, KIND MAN w/good looks and is fit. Enjoys outdoors, animals and cuddling. I love to travel and care very much for someone who reciprocates. I am looking for someone 30-40 YO who shares these interests. 5140

SEEKING INTELLIGENT OFFICER/FOR eign service officer. Seeking emotionally/ financially stable M for stimulating conversation. Honest, wholesome, no head games. Must enjoy plump women. Travel, books, shopping, art. Let me be your mistress. 5237

THE ESSENTIAL SELF: INTELLIGENT, ARTIStic, quirky, kind, funny writer. 25 YO w/penchant for paint, poetry and the unseen beauty in all things. Seeks M for inspiration, touching and laughter. He’s kind, open and comfortable w/my 300 lbs. No pressure, friends first. 5138

WANNA RUCK? 21 YO P-BURGH, RUGBY, SWF, 5’2”, fit, music-loving, outdoors fanatic ISO tall, athletic guy who can party on a Wednesday. 420 OK. Sense of humor and good heart. 5221

SPWF, SMART, PRETTY, 5’9”. ARE YOU SPWM who works hard and enjoys life?

Tired of spending time alone? Me, too. Be positive and be yourself. No MAM. No M w/baggage. I’m good looking - you be, too! Burlington. 5135

SWPF, 50 YO, ARTISTIC, ATHLETIC. Passionate about running, biking, travel, music and the outdoors. Seeks NS, fit, intelligent, attractive companionship for Indie movie viewing, dinners, Scrabble or Cribbage, hikes, conversation or whatever gets us through the season ahead. Let’s get acquainted! 5204

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50S, CLASSY, SLENDER, ATTRACTIVE F. Bohemian background ripe w/artisan/ musical/passionate roots. Looking for a big man-courageous, normal, fun, nice, manly, all rolled into one hunky guy. 4060 YO, mid-VT area. 5130

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SPF, OPEN HEART, WARM SMILE, kind, discerning and sensual. Loves to laugh.

Deep respect for Zen. 41 YO, petite, dark hair. Searching for SPM, mature, funny, compassionate, adventurous and athletic. Both of us financially fit. 5199

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31 YO SWF LOOKING for someone to cuddle w/on the coldest winter nights.

Must be fit, enjoy the outdoors, be open-minded and energetic. Wanna play in the snow w/me? 5129 SF, 26 YO, 5’7’’ , BRIGHT HAZEL-EYED Cuban hottie w/many interests, including poker, bowling, dancing, cooking. Looking for casual dates w/funny, interesting, easy-going, confident 26-40 YO M. 5128 DARK-EYED TRAVELER, LOVER OF WORLD cultures, acoustic music, homemade soup, chevre on bread w/fireside wine and related sensual gratification seeks bright-eyed sweetheart, 45-52 YO PM, who exudes lefty values, intelligence, whimsy and passion.

5122 I AM 50ISH, LIBERAL, EBULLIENT AND live in Rutland County. Enjoy many aspects of life; arts, literature, travel, good food. I tend to click w/men who are outgoing, intelligent, verbally engaging, have quick sense of humor and are selfsufficient. 5120 DID I IMAGINE THE 29-39 YO RUGGED, outgoing, athletic, romantic, intelligent, family-oriented handyman w/gentle soul that I seek? Can’t be! This attractive, independent 29 YO animal-loving, liberal, funny, feisty, intelligent, outdoorsy, outgoing SWF is on the hunt. Make it easy. 5117 CONTRA DANCING, CAT-LOVING CELTIC music admiring, community-oriented book lover would like to spend time w/interesting, thoughtful people over 40. Please act now. 5107 FALLING SNOW, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to enjoy it with? Wholesome, kind SWPF ISO NS 50-58 YO who likes to garden, hike, snowshoe, ski, share good cooking, travel near and far. Must be honest, thoughtful, adventurous. 5103 LIGHT BROWN HAIR, GREEN EYES, SMALL, athletic, 49 YO. Loves the outdoors, horses, dogs, travel, gardening. Seeking partner w/a kind heart who wants a cute, funny, self reliant, financially secure woman.

NS/ND. I’ll return all calls. 5101

29 YO SINGLE MOM, STUDENT, UNIQUE, petite, artistic, sensual, strong woman ISO SM, 22-39, who loves animals, is laid-back and easy-going, in-touch w/his feelings and isn’t intimidated by a strong-minded woman. 5100 SWPF, 39 YO, INDEPENDENT, HONEST, intelligent, spiritual, enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, yoga, massage, traveling, foreign films, books, art, wine, organic food, conversation w/a desire to know more in life. ISO NS/ND, 35-45 YO, adventurous w/similar attributes and interests. 5091 LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN STAND a woman for more than one day. Supportive, outgoing, energetic. No goody-twoshoes, please. 5088 SINGLE MEN IN VERMONT? Single, family and animal lovin’, kind, honest, curvy but losing for me, caring WF, almost 30, seeks a WM w/similar qualities for a LTR, if we click. Mutual friendship and romance a must. Be real. 5008 SWF, 45 YO, 5’6”, LONG, BLONDE hair, artist, mother, active, fit, loves nature, skiing, sailing, metaphysics, spirituality, enjoying life, adventures, passion and kids. Looking to meet a tall, handsome, adventuresome, loving mate to share the gifts of life. 5007 SHOULD WE RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET or jump off the bridge? You choose our ending. Let’s meet in a dark movie theater and talk afterwards. Philosophical student of life and dog lover needs you now. 4995 DWPF, ATTRACTIVE, ENERGETIC, INTELLIgent, kind, sensual w/a good sense of humor. Seeking similar qualities in a partner w/whom I’d like to share dining out, traveling, stimulating conversations, quiet nights at home. Looking for a gentleman aged 49-59. 4935 ATTRACTIVE, FUN-LOVING, INTELLIGENT, PDWF in 40s searching for honest, attractive, intelligent, genuine, NS DWM, 43-55, 5’10”+, who loves dogs, fireplaces, candlelight dinners, good conversation, interested in LTR. No head games, young kids, unemployed, or perfectionist, please. 4921

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Dear Lola, A few months ago I made friends with a very nice woman. We have been exchanging emails regularly and have been out to the movies and concerts a few times. Although I enjoy her company very much, I have no interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with her. Unfortunately, I suspect that she may have other expectations. Almost from the start, she’s been showering me with poems, letters and drawings. She brings me gifts for no particular reason, and keeps proposing trips together. We have never discussed the terms of our relationship; I certainly have never suggested that my interest is anything but platonic. How can I call her off without hurting her feelings?

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HONEST, ECLECTIC, 37 YO, DESIRES healthy, mutually affectionate companionship. Living Koyaanisqatsi, dreaming awake in this consuming nightmare administration. Let us get joyfully back to earth, our bodies, hearts, hands. We would appreciate much, accept more and change what we could, together. 4920 HUMOROUS, NONCONFORMING 21 YO SF, enjoys music, new experiences, being lost in thought and salty food. ISO modest, open-minded 19-25 YO M w/any food interests. 4919 22 YO ARTIST ISO 24-30 YO COMPANION to share life and get through the Dukkha with. Need safe/nurturing relationship.

Also need room/support to spread my wings. Should be honest/thoughtful. Must be an open communicator and in touch w/yourself. No deception/games. 4908 LOOKING FOR A MOUNTAIN/WOODSMAN whose lifestyle reflects the rhythms of earth and knows his best bet is the queen of hearts. NS/ND F, honest, goodlooking, likes country living, knows the good life is worth working for. 4899 SWF, MID-50S, VARIED INTERESTS, LOTS of love for right M. ISO SWM, 48-65 whose into cuddling, quiet evenings at home, spur of the moment trips. If you pass up this ad, it’s your loss. 4896 GIVE ME SOMETHING I CAN HOLD ON TO. 42 YO SF, smart, funny, sexy, iconoclast desires SM, 35+. You know how to date, are kind, clever, employed, 420. Enjoy a good steak, a few drinks and some intense making out. 4895 LONG-HAIRED, PETITE BAD ASS: 5’3”, 110 lbs. of pure politics, porn, poetry and educated poise. ISO a M, 26-35, w/flare, beauty, a lust for life, humor, balls. 4841 SEXY, VIXEN, KITTEN-TYPE, 27, BLONDE, 5’4, 110 lbs., educated w/a beautiful mind and body ISO arrangement w/a mature, confident, gentleman who knows how to treat and spoil a lady. Let me be your lover, mistress, fantasy.

4830 SWF, YOUNG 48, NA/NS, BLONDE/BLUE, educated. Interests: biking, beginning hiking, loves motorcycles, reading, movies, camping, intimate conversations.

Me: honest, genuine, spiritual, playful, shy. Looking to meet employed, sane, SM for fun in the sun, perhaps? 4823 ADVENTUROUS, AFFECTIONATE, KIND, aware 45 YO woman looking for honest, caring man for fun times, evenings out, long rides, good conversation. Let’s meet and see if we click. Smokers OK. Looks unimportant. Must have a good heart.

Central VT area. 4805

men > women HOLIDAYS ALONE? ME, TOO! DWM, young 41 YO, smoker. Good build/looks.

Looking for a slender to medium built woman, 32-48 YO who is fun to be with, enjoys classic rock, good food, Jacuzzi, dancing and likes to touch and be touched. 5291

32 YO SWM W/OPEN MIND AND HEART. Sports and animal lover. Sense of humor, good looks, outgoing, loves travel but no baggage! You: 24-35 YO sweetie. 5285 HONEST, EASY-GOING 51 YO SW Vermonter who likes to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle seeks LTR w/attractive 30-50 YO lady for dining out, dancing, communicating and sharing life together.

Please be NS/ND. 5283 HOPELESS LOSER, SWM, 44 YO, 180 LBS. Complete basket case. Couldn’t get a date if my life depended on it. A real project.

Hoping to meet slim, attractive F w/lots of time and patience. 5277 WELL-ROUNDED SEEKS SAME. 35 YO DWM seeks WF, 27-38 YO for friendships hopefully LTR. Outgoing, funny, smart, sensitive. Enjoy outdoor activities, movies, photography, cooking, kids, animals, travel, sailing, psychology, politics, hockey, baseball. Having an opinion is a good thing! 5243 SWM 30 YO, GOOD-LOOKING, HAS morals and goals in life. Looking for someone to do things w/hobbies that incl. motorcycles, dinners, ATVs, hunting, camping, etc. Looking for a SF, 19-43 YO. No kids, busty a +. 5240 40-SOMETHING SM SEEKS SF FOR OUTdoor activities or inside fun by the fireplace. Friends first OK, then who knows!

5236 HAPPY HOLIDAYS: ONE-WOMAN-MAN seeking pleasant company and conversation. Fun to be with. Get outside or cozy up. Chittenden-County. I am SWM, 48, 5’8”. Have brain and sex appeal. 5233 SINGLE, HANDSOME M, 26, SEEKING temporary marriage w/SF for business purpose.

Housing and compensation will be discussed. Serious respondents, please. 5229 31 YO, TALL, STOUT, BEARDED, ORGANICfarmin’, timber framer lookin’ for an earthy, good-lookin’, soup-cookin’, bread bakin’, love-makin’ mama to share outdoor adventures and cold nights with.

Must have a sense of humor and appreciate the simple life. No cigs! 5223 HAVE YOU BEEN SERVICED FOR WINTER? Very handsome, built, 50ish SWM, 5’9”, 154 lbs., humorous, courteous, smoker, beaches. ISO 35-51 YO SWF who sounds “right”. 5222 DOMINANT BUT AFFECTIONATE, ROMANtic but strict. Caring PSWM seeks attractive, intelligent, SWF, 18-32 YO w/romance in her heart and submission in her soul. Experienced in this kind of relationship or not, if this is you, let’s talk. 5211 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE SECRET LIFE of swinging? Do you like to entertain?

Are you 35-55 YO? Do you like a good porn movie? Do you enjoy threesomes, foursomes or moresomes? SWPM, adventurous and nonconforming ISO SWF for LTR. 5210 NYLON FANTASIES: STRAIGHT, CUTE 28 YO M who likes wearing stockings.

Seeking F who likes wearing nylons, stockings, for fetish or just in general. I love to give foot rubs and leg massages.

Listen to message for more detail. 5194

WHAT’S LIFE W/O COMPANY? 24 YO SWM moved to Burlington for job. Love the job, but lack the company to make me happy. Seeking the end of a sappy movie, but I’ll settle for a little excitement, fun, you name it. 5185

OLD SCHOOL GUY: CUTE, RUGGED, LOYAL, tattooed SWM, 35 YO, seeks F, 25-40.

Someone to share life with, lean on, learn from, trust and love. I love the outdoors, kids, work. Am very compromising w/a backbone. No games. 5097

LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON TO share life with. M, 5’8”, tall, 180 lbs., brown eyes, not bad to look at. Looking for an attractive F, 30-45 YO. I own home + have a good job. 5176

SWM, 43 YO, INTO LONG WALKS, CAMPing, fishing, Nascar, dining in or out, movies, cuddling, very affectionate, trustworthy. ISO LTR w/active F to share life with. Must be honest, sincere, similar interests. NS, ND. Life is too short, let’s have fun. 5084

WM, 45, ISO PLAYMATE. WOULD LIKE TO meet a couple of times a month. Nothing but pure pleasure for both of us. Must be clean and NS, like myself. 5143 GIRLS: INITIALLY WHAT HITS YOU MOST about a guy and your own interest?

Nothing infuriates me more than not making it to the plate for a date, in real terms. So, I will share w/you, in the rest of the personal, what I think we both want to interject here beyond the traditional Happy Thanksgiving 2004!

Romance, Italian guy, likes to laugh a lot, desire to share social and personal interests on a note of gratitude, as is.

Take the initiative to be my friend through the personals. Ciao. 5142 S, HANDSOME, FUN, SUCCESSFUL PROFESsional looking to settle down for life w/an open-minded and sweet VT girl, 1825 YO. Snowboarder a +! Can’t wait to hear from you. 5134 SWM, 50 YO, ISO F, 45-55 YO, FOR LTR. Me: easy-going, off-shift worker avail. for all. I have days free and would like companionship. 5132 WANT A DOG, HOUSE, AND KIDS SOMEday? Me, too. CSWM,31 YO, artist, singer, actor, works w/kids ISO independent yet traditional, creative SCF for friendship, intelligent conversation and possible LTR. Let’s talk, debate and share things we care about. 5119 THAT SPECIAL KISS: LET’S WRAP OUR arms. 48 YO divorced, handsome onewoman man. A lonely, toe curling smoocher looking for someone who understands it takes two to achieve.

Please connect the dots and call for more info. 5115 ARE YOU AN ATTRACTIVE SOPHISTICATED F? Are you classy/sassy, educated, well traveled, mannered, good conversationalist and an opinionated woman? Are you interested in a M who is willing to listen?

Do you prefer stockings over Birkenstocks? How about flip-flops in Nantucket or Newport in the summer?

5114 M LOOKING FOR DISCREET MEETINGS. Romantic, funny, caring. I’m 39 YO and average weight/height. Looking for 25-40 YO, D/D free. 5112 RAT M, NIN, JOSH GROBAN, NASTEE, A-Dog, Scooby Doo, The Princess Bride, Kelly’s Heroes, The Lost Boys, Terry Goodkind, Michael Slade, Hazel Ra, Big Wig, dragons, wizards, Druids, vampires, spirits, magick, reincarnation, piercing, tattoos, 420. Looking for someone honest, funny and beautiful in my eyes. 5098

I DIDN’T CREATE THE WORLD, I JUST LIVE in it. It’s much better to have someone to hang with, than kick it solo. 5013 WOULD LIKE TO MEET SOMEONE WHO would not mind exploring this life together. Honest, open, caring, lot of TLC to give. Seeks SF, 25-50, who loves to be pampered and treated like a queen. 5012 BIG FOOD, BIG FUN, BIG TALK, BIG GUY. Tall, fit, literate, funny and serious. Likes smart, frank women. 52 YO and still curious, believes conversation is one of the two or three great pleasures in life. 5004 NOW THAT THE RED SOX HAVE FINALLY won the World Series, all I need for 100% happiness is a real good woman. Key words: real and good! Simple enough. I’m 5’11”, fit. Looking for a 30ish-40ish woman. 5000

TANTRIC CHEF SEEKS MISUNDERSTOOD beauty for walks in the woods, wine tastings and foreign films. You: 23-35, openminded and fun. Me: 29, jazz on records, great apple pies. 4842 MY HEART BEATS FOR YOU! SWM, 52, 5’5”, 150 lbs. Dark hair, blue eyes, quiet, easy-going type. Financially secure. Enjoy music, dancing, camping, cards, pool, NASCAR. ISO SF, 40-55, honest, sincere.

For friendship or LTR. 4840 D, 30 YO DAD LOOKING FOR ATTRACTIVE, fit, caring and honest woman for LTR. I am a down-to-earth, family oriented, respectable, all around decent guy. Semisubmissive, BI and sexual all a + but in no way mandatory. No left-wing extremists, please. 4837 TALL, ATHLETIC, SM, NS, 22 YO, ISO attractive easy-going girl. I like to down hill ski and bike, but don’t get me wrong, going out is also cool. Let’s go hit the next hip-hop show in town. 4836 COUNTRY GUY SEEKS COUNTRY GAL: Financially independent, health conscious, enjoy workouts, organic foods, theater, movies, nature, quiet country life, family, music and the finer things.

Searching for a younger, health conscious gal who is easy-going, warm, sensual and classy. 30-40ish.

4834

SWM, 47 YEARS YOUNG, ENERGETIC, outgoing, likes to laugh and enjoy life.

Other characteristics incl. 6’2”, 230 lbs., muscular-build. also into working out but am a light drinker. Looking for LTR, let’s talk. 4983

RECENTLY RETIRED DWM, HONEST AND fit in Plattsburgh area ISO of a lady, 4050ish to share life experiences. Owns home, outdoor person living in the country. Interests include gardening, Harley, cabin in the woods, dancing and living one day at a time. 4828

THE LOVE YOU GIVE IS EQUAL TO THE love you get. DWM, 40s, 5’9”, 150 lbs.

Appealing, adventurous, gregarious, openminded, sensitive, fun to be with. Looking for someone to share life with. 4931

20 YO SM SEEKS 19-22 YO SF FOR friendship and possibly more. Kind, honest and willing to try new things and loves a good times. No license needs a ride, but I’ll pay for gas. 4822

SWM, 40, 6’, LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHIP, possible LTR. I don’t have any kids, but would date someone w/kids. I enjoy movies, rides and talking. Give me a chance and call. 4929

RETIRED GENTLEMAN FROM CENTRAL VT: Seeks adventurous lady to share journey to Albuquerque, New Mexico in a Class A motor coach. Leaving mid-November or sooner. Must be between 40-55 YO, have driver’s license. Willing to teach how to drive. No trip related expenses. Good character refs. Friends first, etc. 4821

28 YO, STRONG HANDS, JAW, IMAGINAtion, outdone only by enthusiasm, ability.

Desire F, 40s-50s, sassy, bombastic, hellon-wheels, who speaks her mind, loves her body, longs for a younger lover to turn her inside out; wherever, whenever and however she damn wants. 4925 HANDSOME DWM, 48, 5’8”, 160 LBS., into music, dancing, Lake Champlain, quiet times. ISO S/D F, fit, fun, for friendship. Possible LTR. 4900 I LOVE THE SEASONS OF VERMONT, HARDwood crackling in the fire to fly. “I love yous” whispered through passions in the night, the sound of my lady’s heartbeat, a child’s laughter and much more. SWM, 45, 5’10”, 160. ISO LTR. 4894 SEIZE THE SUMMER: SWPM, ACTIVE, FIT, honest, sincere, confident and humorous ISO active SWF, 30-40, to share gourmet cooking, meaningful conversation, golf, hiking, swimming, motorcycling, yoga and dancing. Possible LTR. 4893

Zurich: My name may sound a little foreign, but I am a local sweetheart who loves and adores the company of human friends. I am a 3-year-old short-haired, female tiger/torbi who is affectionate, mellow, social, gentle, and sometimes quite playful. I am looking for a new family to call my own with gentle people of all ages. I do prefer to be the only cat in the household so that I can be "queen of the world". In addition to being quite beautiful, I am also sweet. Visit me at HSCC Tuesdaythrough Friday 1-6 pm and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm.

OUTDOOR M, SIMPLE AND SWEET. GOOD looking and health conscious seeks same in woman. Looking for friendship first but a mature LTR is welcomed. 35 years young, not an average Joe. H and responsible. 4819 SEEKING REPUBLICAN GIRLFRIEND. DWPM, mid-50s, very healthy, fit, socially sensitive but politically incorrect ISO self-confident, upbeat, conservative girlfriend who, naturally, loves laughter. Be available, be yourself. Friends first, OK? Positive outlook on life is everything.

Come on, call! 4808

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SEEKING OUTDOOR PARTNER: TALL, healthy, fit 51 YO WPM, hoping to find a fit woman, 40-55, who enjoys the outdoors. I’m an avid canoeist, kayaker, hiker, snowboarder, Nordic skier and biker. Still a hippie at heart, I spend my weekends hiking, bike touring or canoeing. 4749 AUTUMNAL MUMMERINGS FILL THE AIR w/frost and pumpkins for this mid-life gardener/writer/teacher who seeks artistic/spiritual traveler. Are there any of you (mid-40s/early 50s) out there in the cosmos or grounded on earth. Why not? No Bush clones, please. 4748

women > women LOOKING TO MEET THE RIGHT GIRL. I’M 37 YO, mother of two girls. I love the outdoors, a nice movie, cuddling on the sofa, having nice dinners and doing things w/my girls. 5241 FUN-LOVING, OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST looking for someone to share fun activities with. Interests incl. hiking, fishing, home-cooked dinners and movies.

Looking for fun, down-to-earth person to spend quality time with. ND/NS. 5227 23 YO F MUSICIAN, ARTIST, SINGER, song-writer, pianist, poet, dancer, spiritual, intelligent, outgoing, creative. ISO similar F for romance. Possible LTR. 5202 SWF, 45 YO, 5’6”, 150 LBS., BLUE-GREEN eyes, light-brown hair, rough-edged, employed w/benefits, smart ass. Like canoeing, swimming, bowling, playing pool, beer. ISO honesty, caring heart, smile, LTR? Let’s meet and share a sunset. 5181 30 YO, SGPW, FIT, MONTPELIER FEMME w/bedroom hair ISO someone not afraid of my lipstick, to play, hike up a mountain and drink a bottle of wine, make angels in the snow and dance till we’re sweat slicked and salty. 5180 CARHARTT-WEARING, FUN-LOVING, ENVIronmentally aware, 21 YO dyke ISO an outdoor playmate close to Burlington. Pick any sport, show, non-stuffy art event, whatever and let’s have a go of it. NS/ND. Friends first, then, if sparks fly... 5136 LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT LADIES OUT there! Me: dark brown eyes/hair and a little over weight, 180 lbs. I’m loving, kind, lovable, friendly, warm, loyal, honest w/lots more. I’m Virgo and love to have lots of fun! 5090 GPF, LATE 20S, TALL, FIT. MY DREAM GIRL rides a Harley. I love sex but am tired of doing it by myself. Love to laugh. ISO GF, mature, prof., 26-38ish, fun, health- oriented, playmate, possibly more. 4932

GF ISO GF, 30-40ISH, MUST BE FIT AND passionate w/a healthy body, mind and spirit. Work hard, then play hard, life’s short, let’s do it together. 4907 THREE FUN-LOVING, INSPIRED, QUICKwitted and maybe a little unstable over thinkers who just want to be noticed.

Seeking anyone who is not dumb, antiBush, dope smokers who aren’t afraid to play a fool or get arrested. 4838

men > men TIRED OF THE DRAMA AND GAMES. GWPM, 33 YO, 5’10”, 170 lbs., enjoys movies, dining out, walks, hanging w/friends and quiet nights for two.

Looking for GM, 25-45 YO for friendship that hopefully turns to LTR. Players and drama queens need not apply. 5286 GWM, 32 YO, 5’9”, 160 LBS. Seeking hot, masculine, attractive guys needing oral service and hot, fun times. BI-curious and married guys welcome. Absolute discretion is assured. Guys w/some chest hair a big +. 5282 ATTRACTIVE, 43 YO SGWPM, BROWN/ blue, 5’10”, 160 lbs. ISO guys, 18-45 YO, D/D-free for hot times. Prefer guys who are tops. BM, tall, slim, P or well-educated is a big +. 5235 WELL-BUILT/ENDOWED OLDER GENT WILL service M, 18-40 YO. Oral and bottom.

Discretion and privacy assured. Let experience pleasure you. Burlington-area. Race unimportant. No fats, femmes, please.

Students welcome. 5232 GWM, 46 YO, 180 LBS., BROWN/HAZEL, searching for clean-shaven, hot, young M, 18-40 YO. Love college guys, love to suck, swallow, bottom. All calls are answered.

5225 42 YO SUBMISSIVE M, LOVES TO EAT out. Looking for older guy to please.

Lamoille County-area. 5224 LOOKING FOR 18-45 YO M FOR HOT SEX. Looking for young boy-toys that are in need of servicing and are looking to fulfill that long-awaited fantasy. I’m your man.

Discretion assured. D/D-free. NS. All calls answered. 5201

Call me, you won’t regret it. 5179

have chemistry! 4826

55 YO BIM LOOKING FOR GUYS to form group. My place, Monday-Thursday, try something new. 5121

HEY GUYS, HUNTING SEASON IS HERE! Looking for a rugged buddy. I’m 5’9”, 175 lbs., BI, MA, in a rut. Don’t let this buck get away. Show me how you shoot yours and I’ll show you how to shoot mine. 4806

GWN LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP, something more then sex. I am 5’6, 220 lbs., brown hair/eyes. I have a hairy body, love to be romantic, am caring and kind. Sorry, I am not in VT but can travel to meet Mr. Right. 5110 GWM ISO GM, 35-55, NS/ND FOR WEEKend getaways, flea markets, day trips, cooking, back roads and developing a relationship. 4982 NEK, BUSY WM ISO ELDERLYISH W GENtleman for friendship and occasional caring, rewarding romance. Me: 59, caring and gentle. Give me a call. It may be the important call you always wanted to make. 4930 BIWM, 34, 5’10”, 170, BLONDE/BLUE, searching for a clean shaven, hot, young guy, 20-34, in-shape for hot discreet encounters. I love to suck, maybe swallow, rim, bottom. Would even consider a threesome. 4844

bi seeking ?

ANY OTHER SEXY, FIT, THIN, MYSTERIOUS, uninhibited, smart, secure, mature, hot, naturally beautiful, exotic, femme girls out there also looking for the same? Want to have secret, hot rendezvous? I’m down for whatever your down for, as long as it’s me!

5280 SINGLE, STRAIGHT, GOOD-LOOKING EDUcated, white, Burlington guy, looking for two attractive BIF’s interested in sensual menage a trois. Me: 6’, 190 lbs., blue eyes/brown hair. 5104 ACHING TO RECEIVE HOT ORAL ACTION? I’m your guy. Clean, attractive, 30s, seeking guys, 18-44, in decent shape, 6” +.

Privacy assured, private home, willing to travel. Don’t be shy. Let your other head do the talking. Call. 5093 26 YO BIWM, 5’8”, 140 LBS. D/D-FREE. ISO CUs and select singles for discreet, sensual massage, creative play and adult encounters. Age and race unimportant.

Clean and discreet a must. 5092

NOT STRIVING TO BE NORMAL OR PC! GWM, 39 YO, 6’, 175 lbs., in-shape, a touch of creative insanity. Not seeking one-nighters or someone w/issues. Do you have a personality, sense of humor, attractiveness, between 20-45? Do call! 5183

BIM, 41 YO, LOOKING FOR OLDER GENtlemen, 60s, to have fun and pleasure with this very nice body, at your place. 5085

GWM, 38 YO, BLONDE, 5’11”, 160 LBS., bottom. Sorry, not very oral but up for just about anything else. ISO older GM, top. Must be aggressive. Into B/D and toys at your place, only. Burlington-area.

D/D-free. Let’s talk. 5182

JUST A FREAK LOOKING FOR FRIENDS who like to dance, art stuff. I’m 35, 6’, dark hair, light eyes. Looking for blonde/ blue multiracial. Just be real, not looking for longterm. Must have lots of energy to keep up w/this fireball w/a decent heart. 4916

GWM, 30, SEEKING A M FOR ? I am open-minded, keep it real! I am very sane, NS, masculine, workout, discreet, diseasefree, open, educated. Wanna know more?

18 YO F, CLEAN AND PRETTY ISO 18-22 YO F, experienced and looking for a good time for first timer! I’m pretty, 5’10”, 135. You: clean, fit and attractive. Must

BIF SEEKING BIF FOR OUR PLEASURES. Already have the boy-toy. Central-VT. 4985

VERY HOT-LOOKING, (SO I’VE BEEN TOLD), SWM, 5’7”, 145, muscular, hazel eyes, long, dirty-blonde hair. D/D free w/papers to verify. I’m seeking fulfillment of a life long fantasy w/a clean, friendly, BI CU. Let’s meet, you won’t be disappointed. 4753

just friends DON’T READ THIS AD! USE T.V. GUIDE TO schedule your day, meet people at bars, buy the Lexus, vote GOP, gleefully attend your three-legged lesbian nuns in crisis welding tapestries about the oppression of the spotted owl in a postindustrial urban renewal war-zone support group meetings. Or, join 2 locals in a quest for enlightenment, laughs and beer. 5127 OUR WICCAN GROUP IS OPENING ITS doors to interested adult pagans. We are a traditional Wiccan coven and offer training, regular Esbat and Sabbat rituals as well as advancement in the group.

Montpelier-area. Blessed be. 5108 WE’RE LOOKING TO ADD PEOPLE TO A group of women and men who try to meet weekly in Burlington/Montpelier for movies, dinner, events, laughs. Give a call

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SWPM, 50, PHYSICALLY FIT, 5’10”, 165lbs.

Great cook, likes entertaining, good wine, hiking, skiing, gardening, travel, dinners out. Emotionally/financially secure, seeks SWF. 40-55. for talks, walks, dinner in or out, travel, possibly more. 4804

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if you’d like to know more. 4934

i spy CUTE BARTENDER AT NECTARS, 11/16, PO show. Didn’t get to say good-bye.

Thanks for the chair! 5287 FERRISBURG MOBIL, 11/24, 5:50 A.M. I spied F Toyota 4-Runner driver of my dreams. We again said “hello”. You in the red pants make me like Jello. Peace, love, let’s hike Mt. Philo. 5284

HI CUTIE: SENDING A VIRTUAL SPRING roll in your direction. Sweetwaters was too much fun. So, our musical tastes differ, perhaps we can still come up something delicious. Matzo balls and dragon rolls?

5281 SIDEBURNS: STAY NAKED ALL THE TIME. You are the sexiest guy I have ever seen.

5276 11/12, HALF PINT, AFTER PARTY, STOWE: You were smooth, warm, comforting w/your gleaming emerald complexion.

Your moves on the floor had my mouth watering and my rocks glass jonesing. You had a strong grip and so did the cutie holding you. See you in Ireland. 5275 YOUR EYES QUIETLY LAUGHING, CAUSING delight! My tender warrior, singing w/babies, healing everything. The archangel of my happiness, making me laugh—for you, I glow! Treasures in Heaven, darling, your sweet tart seraph.

May it ever be so! 5242 YOU: FUTURE DENTAL HYGIENIST, VTC/UVM clinic, gorgeous eyes. Me: tall, blonde, blue-eyed boy w/the giggle about the S&M dental office. Know your name, efforts at contact fruitless. Dinner? Drink?

Hot beverage of choice? 5239 I SPY A BIG “JIM” BAGEL DUDE. HEYI owe you a beer. 5238 SHARON: YOU CALLED MY CELL AND said that you had dialed the wrong number. You have a nice voice, too. I am a single, good-looking, sexy guy. Do call back so we can talk. 5234 WE MET FOR THE FIRST TIME THE HUNdredth time and now I see you everywhere. You’re promised for now, but I dream of you at night. I hope to see you on some corner, soon. 5231 YOU: IN BLACK T-SHIRT, RUNNING CAMera at Champlain dining hall. Me: in the audience, watching. Can you help me get my focus? Call and we can work out our color balance. 5230 10/29, I SPIED SEXY MUSICIANS AT Waterbury Wings. To the guitar player in the middle: Your smile melted me and the way you play, wow! Would like to see if those hands know how to do other things. 5228 YOU WERE #90 AT THE SEVEN DAYS I Spy Party. Loved that laugh of yours, but someone swept you up before I got a chance to say hello! Your leg may have been broken and so was my opportunity!

5220 CORY: GET OFF THE DRUGS AND THE phone and get yourself a new life. We’re tired of your antics. What you’ve become is sad. 5219 I SAW YOU BRIEFLY AT A BLOCK PARTY. I was attracted to the limp. First thought to brain “Must see this woman again.”

These brief two months have opened a whole new book for me. Ethiopian? 5216

SEVEN DAYS

I SPIED A HUNK AT COLCHESTER SHAWS. You: dirty blonde hair, glasses, putting away veggies and fruits. Me: hot mom.

You smiled at me and I blushed. Maybe we can meet up and rub your cucumber all over my melons. 5191

and we were wondering if we could serve you! From the cuddly CU w/the lemon juice incident. 5113

I SPY THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER WHO I felt like I had known forever the very first time I spoke to you. It was awesome to finally meet you. I can’t wait to see you again, I think you’re gorgeous. 5212

CUTE REDHEAD AT RED SQUARE: WANNA get caught trying to sit on someone else’s boat? 5190

11/6, IISLEY: MISSED YOUR SMILE WHEN I talked to you on Saturday. Next time you’re wasting time call me, we can catch a movie or get coffee, pointless being bored.

No one says you have to grow up. 5109

BEC, IF I COULD PAINT LIKE YOU, I’D paint a painting to show everyone how you make me feel. You are constantly in my thoughts. 5208 WISCONSIN MILK MAID MISSES HER HER people, bad. Seems like it’s been years.

Lots of time on tractors and teats, to think of you all. Do you love me even though I’m covered in you know what?

5207 WE MET AT RIRA’S LAST YEAR. YOU LIVE in Montpelier, do yoga, photography. We danced to The Complaints. You hugged me, complimented my dancing. Want to do coffee or dance again? 5206 I SPY YOUR AD LOOKING FOR ME, Healthy Living chic. My hair is brown and my smile was for you. To be sure, where was my beauty mark? 5205 11/13, BLACK SHEEP BOOKS, MONTpelier. I spy you working. We talked briefly of bell hooks and trans issues. Me: red hair, F. You: cute! I was too shy to ask for your number. Call me for coffee sometime? 5203 LONG-HAIRED, PETITE, BAD ASS: I’VE got the flare, lust for life, balls and humor that you seek. Let’s pool our collective genius and muse on the 3 P’s!

5200 LSC, MONTPELIER: I SPY A SEXY BEAST behind the bar. Even when it’s busy as hell, time seems to stop for us. I’m glad you’re out of the woods and in my neighborhood, now come out here and dance w/me! 5198 I SPY SEAN, DRINKING CRUSHED AT THE Rail City Jam. Thanks for the Gravis bag and keeping my back warm. I’m not a Nan’s girl, but I’ll buy you a Crushed anytime. 5197 DAVE: I’VE BEEN TELLING MYSELF “down grl” since Saturday night, but you keep floating through my mind space since that jammin’ dance party. Your energy- as sweet as your smile. 5195 BELLES CAFE, LUNCHTIME, 11/15: YOU: unbearably attractive/well-dressed 40something in pink sweater/floral scarf, blonde hair lunching w/older M associate (hopefully not husband). Arrived by gray VW w/HC plates. Me: DWP, buying cookie w/coworker and smiling at you. Lunch?

Please? At least call. 5193

SCORPIO GIRL: MY HEART IS MADE OF kryptonite and I feel like I want to rip it out of my chest. I miss you so much. 5188 PHINNEY’S, MIDDLEBURY: YOU HELPED me w/my colors, then left in your Saab.

I’ve been thinking of you ever since.

Life’s our canvas, let’s paint it together. I want to see you again. 5187 WILLISTON, 11/10. 2 GIRLS IN WHITE Subaru spy a sexy Honda driver. We don’t know who’s cuter, you or your puppy!

5186 I SPY A 6’2”, HONEST MAN, BLUE EYES, brown hair, 190 lbs. Electric shiver down my spine. I want so bad to make you mine.

Don’t be afraid, I will not sting. 5141 I SPY LOVELY DIRTY BLONDE HUSSY: Your love of life, laughter and sincere heart has a guy wanting more than friendship. This rascal would love to have you visit his flat. Remember, NYC isn’t that far. 5139 SEXY CHEF BUSTING BUTT AT CHEF’S Corner. You make me weak in the knees. I love your dance moves, your smile and the way you always sink that last cup.

You amaze me. 5137 11/6, 3 NEEDS: I SPY A POOL-PLAYING fool w/gray hat and beardy scruff. I was at a table with two girlfriends. Blonde hair, pink shirt w/my eye on you. I wanted to say “hi” outside smoking a butt, but I didn’t. 5133

HEY PAM: SORRY YOU HAD TO LEAVE THE Needs, 10/31. We talked a little Molecular Biology. Like to talk some more? 5111

YOU: F BLACK BELT AT HATHAWAYS tournament. Dark hair, white toe nails, middle-aged. At one point you had what looked like a blue jacket in your hands.

Me: VT Icestorm T-shirt, middle-aged, watching the 8-10 YO red belts. 5106 YOU KEPT ME ENTERTAINED W/TALK OF Greek food, Manhattan and karaoke. Did you recycle the wad of spit balls I put in your pocket? Say “no” to GMO’s and “yes” to Central America. Let’s cash in that dinner date. 5105 SHAWS, WAITSFIELD: YOU: SNOWFLAKE hat and red sweats. Me: red hat and blue coat. We said “hello.” Our eyes kept meeting. Your smile is beautiful. I missed my chance to talk further. Share smiles someday? 5102 I SPY A QUEEN WHO HAS GOT ME BURNing up like a paper cup, Alas, no more baseball, X-Games will have to do, but who’s watching? Verily, verily, verily, life is but a dream. 5089 YOUR NAME MEANS “SCOTTISH FEUDAL lord”. Shakespeare knows it! Do I “Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.”? Because I think “There’s daggers in men’s smiles”. Your dagger my flower? Do I have a chance? Gotta know.

5015

BORDERS, 11/7: YOU HELPED ME FIND Princes of Ireland. I thought you were pretty swell. I’d love to meet you for coffee or a movie if you’re unattached. 5126 BEAUTIFUL BUNNY: THERE ARE BRIGHT days ahead. Love, Lucy. 5125 TO WHOMEVER SPIED THE “MYSTERIOUS Boy in Black”: More details needed, like where did you spy him? I may be the one, let’s kindle the flame, feel it consume, burn and glow, bask in its radiance. 5124 MICKEY OF THE PAVING CREW: THE PLEAsure of your charming company is requested for dinner, conversation and laughs. No discussion of age, I promise. 5123 NICK: THIS KITTY MET YOU AT A PARTY in Stowe. You said you used to play hockey and saved me from certain death by couch. You were sweet, but your cell phone was MIA. Call me if you find it!

5118

11/05, 135 PEARL: YOU STOLE MY PURSE while I wasn’t looking. The cards inside my MOBILE, WATERBURY: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN wallet are very valuable to me. Please at the counter and always keep smiling. I’m return them. No questions asked. 5116 always in there but never say a word. Keep smiling. You’ve been spied. P.S. I’m cute, CHELSEA AT THE OLIVE GARDEN: YOU too.

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Hdwd, parking, gas heat, 1-year lease. No dogs. $675-$1175/mo. + utils. 802-453-8491.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom. $695/mo. Heat/hot water incl.

Off-street parking. Central downtown, close to Church St. NS/no pets. Avail. 12/1. 203-457-0028.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom apt.

Fletcher Pl. 2nd-floor w/private entrance, 1-min. walk to UVM/FAHC, wood floors. $775/mo. incl. heat/trash.

Avail. 1/1. Call 863-4235.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom apt., near Battery Park, lake views, street parking, NS. Lease + refs. $750/mo. incl. heat/hot water.

985-2725.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom near Church St./UVM/FAHC. Modern apt. w/off-street parking, D/W. W/D on-site. NS/no pets. $825/mo. Avail. 12/1. 355-5095 or 316-7855.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, Queen City Park, living room, large kitchen/bath, interior French doors, 3-min. drive to downtown. Terrific location overlooks trees and brook. Incl. lake access, private lake overlook, place for boats on shore, storage shed. $650/mo. + utils.

310-4172 or 872-9969.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 1 large bath, quiet neighborhood, on bus line, parking, on-site laundry facility, gas heat, no pets. Avail. 12/01. $850/mo.

Call 864-9966.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 2ndfloor, parking, close to parks/ bike path. No dogs. 94 Park St. $850/mo. Alan, 864-9128.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom apt for rent. Located on St. Paul St., within walking distance to downtown/campus. Avail.

12/17. Short term lease.

518-755-2635.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, bright, central, large living room, newer carpet, gas heat, low utils. $925/mo. Avail. now.

862-9182, call anytime, until 11 p.m.

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BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom house, 1-bath. Large kitchen, den/ office, W/D hook-up, basement storage, off-street parking. Near downtown/lake. 1/1. 917-9927803 or 917-912-3882.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom Ledgewood condo. Walk to bike path, Oakledge Park and lake.

Carport and storage. New carpet, tile, appliances. $1250/mo. + utils. 434-6699.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, off Spear St. 1/2-mile from UVM, end unit, quiet, pool, tennis, yard. $950/mo. + utils. Call 372-4890.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom, 1 large bath, attached garage, quiet neighborhood, on bus line, parking, on-site laundry facility, gas heat, no pets. Avail. 12/1. $1025/mo. Call 864-9966.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom apt.

Hdwd, porch, yard, gas heat, parking, new appliances, recent renovations. NS. Avail. 1/1. $1100/mo. + utils. 355-1841.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom apt, house-sized, behind Waterman Hall/UVM. $1300/mo. incl. all utils! Parking, W/D. Best location, wood floors, big, clean, bright.

Avail. now! cjcc@vt18.com.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom. Great for students. Plenty of parking.

Close to all colleges.

Heat/snow/trash removal incl.

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BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom lakeside duplex, 1 parking space, well insulated, new windows, lake access, bike path, park, Champlain School, Section 8 OK. $1200/mo. 860-7489.

BURLINGTON: 308 Maple St. Large efficiency, 1-bath, onstreet parking, gas heat incl. $500/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229.

BURLINGTON: 4-bedroom duplex apt. in quiet South End neighborhood. 1.5-bath, gas heat/hot water,off-street parking, private yard. Near bike path/bus line.

NS. $1500/mo. trash/water incl.

Dep. + refs. Call Scott and Georgia, 863-6651.

BURLINGTON: Avail. now.

Renovated, medium-sized 3-bedroom house and apt. Hook-ups, porches and deck. Basement.

862-7467.

BURLINGTON: Awesome 2-bedroom apts. Avail. now. In quiet neighborhood, off-street parking. $775/mo. and $850/mo. + utils.

NS/no dogs. 610-213-0653.

BURLINGTON: Cozy 1-bedroom unfurnished house. Lake sidearea. Near Oakledge/bike path.

Yard, parking, pets negotiable. $775/mo. + utils. + sec. 9852506, leave message.

BURLINGTON: Cute, 2nd-floor, 2-bedroom apt. in New North End, near bike path. $900/mo. + utils. 660-9867.

BURLINGTON: Dans Court. 1bedroom, 1-bath, large living room, sun room, parking, storage, gas heat, pets OK upon approval. $625/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229.

BURLINGTON: East Ave. Walk to hospital/campus. 3-bedroom, 2bath. Avail. immediately. $1600/mo. + utils. 864-9788.

BURLINGTON: Economical 2bedroom apt. $675-$715/mo. + utils. Avail. 11/1. Downtown 3bedroom, heated w/parking. $1350/mo. Downtown, 2-bedroom, heated. $925/mo. Walk to town. Country Cabin w/plowed driveway. $825/mo. +. Red E Rental, 860-4641.

BURLINGTON: Great deal! Two Spacious, modern 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. Townhouse condo in pet-friendly, country-setting w/trails, laundry in unit, lots of storage, 2-car parking w/garage. $1200/mo. +. Avail. now or 12/1. Red E Rentals, 860-4641.

BURLINGTON: Hill Gardens. Avail.

1/1. 2 large bedroom, 1-bath, parking, close to UVM/ Fletcher Allen. $1050/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229.

BURLINGTON: Large 2-bedroom, clean, off-street parking, close to downtown, on bus line, gas heat/hot water. Avail. immediately. $875/mo. No pets.

999-7582.

BURLINGTON: Large 2-bedroom w/high ceilings. Newly renovated throughout, incl. new appliances/kitchen/bath. Nice hdwd.

No pets. $975/mo. + utils. Also avail. 12/1, 2-bedroom, conveniently located near downtown. $695/mo. + utils. 860-1172 or 355-2218.

BURLINGTON: Large 3-bedroom.

Old North End. Large, enclosed porch, deck, washer hook-ups, off-street parking, gas heat, 2nd-floor. Pets neg. Avail. 12/1 or sooner. $1100/mo. +.

893-0000.

BURLINGTON: Pearl St. Basement studio for rent. $400/mo. + dep. Refs. req. Call Jackie, 862-7372.

BURLINGTON: Recently renovated sunny efficiency apt. Hdwd, new stove/refridgerator, large closets, W/D in basement, offstreet parking, pets OK, heat incl. Avail. immediately. $560/mo. Call 862-8990.

BURLINGTON: Snazzy studio, 3, 4-bedroom apts. avail. Pets OK. www.TangoProperties.info for details. 865-8090.

BURLINGTON: South End, Catherine St. Wanted: Reliable tenant for this comfortable 3bedroom, 1-bath duplex in quiet family neighborhood. 1400 sq. ft. on 3-levels w/large, gabled 3rd-floor master bedroom, wallto-wall carpet, no dogs, gas heat, large yard, driveway, remodeled kitchen. $1250/mo.

Lease + refs. + dep. 660-8957.

BURLINGTON: St. Louis St. 1bedroom, laundry, yard, 3-season porch, garage. $895/mo. incl. heat/gas. 658-2887.

BURLINGTON: Sunny 3-bedroom duplex in nice area w/large yard. $1250/mo. + utils. 862-1746.

BURLINGTON: Townhouse, 1.5bath, quiet neighborhood, on bus line, parking, on-site W/D hook-up, gas heat, no pets.

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BURLINGTON: Upper King St. Bright, 1-bedroom, hdwd, heat/hot water incl. $690/mo.

863-6613.

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BURLINGTON: Professional office space avail. with parking. 1003000 sq. ft. Call Ken at 865-3450.

SHELBURNE: Office space for rent, Healing In Common. Large, carpeted, handicap-accessible, large windows, in a supportive environment with other healing practitioners. 985-8901, ask for Heather.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 1270 sq. ft. office suite avail. now. $1500/mo. Plenty of free parking. High-speed Internet access avail. Gorgeous, convenient location! Lakewood Commons, 658-9697.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 162 sq. ft. office avail. 11/1. $600/mo.

Plenty of free parking, receptionist services, conference room, waiting areas and more incl. High speed Internet access avail.

Lakewood Commons, 658-9697.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Several suites avail. in full-service office center. Plenty of free parking. Receptionist services, conference rooms, waiting areas and more incl. Shared copier and fax. High speed Internet access avail. Gorgeous convenient location! 143 sq. ft. $450/mo., 227 sq. ft. $650/mo. Both avail. now. 441 sq. ft. $1200/mo. Both avail. Jan. 1, 2005. Lakewood Commons, 658-9697.

WILLISTON: 256 sq. ft. Professional office space. South Brownell Rd. Reception area, kitchen, deck, cable-access, ample parking, great location. Psychologists/builder/graphic designer- current tenants. Call for details, 860-2211.

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BURLINGTON: Join other artists. Newly created space. Very suitable for an upscale office. Avail. now. Air-conditioned, heated, great location, parking. $375/mo. 363-7557.

BURLINGTON: Off-street parking, Buell St. $50/mo. Winter car storage, Dec. - April, $200. 879-6493.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE: Main Street, Vergennes. Bright and sunny, newly renovated, 1000 sq. ft. Convenient location, air conditioning, network wiring and ADA accessible. Call 877-3070.

BURLINGTON: Wonderful 2-bedroom Hill Section apt. Hdwd, big kitchen, dining room, living room, front/back porches, parking, W/D, storage. 15 min. walk to downtown/UVM/FAHC/ Intervale. $1250/mo. + utils.

Avail. 1/1. 310-4205.

CHARLOTTE: 1-bedroom. $900/mo. + utils. Nice views, on 22-acres. Avail. immediately.

John, 864-1015.

CHARLOTTE: Beautiful 1-bedroom. Gorgeous new pine floors, huge yard w/garden space and pond. Covered porch, hiking trails, 20 min. to Burlington.

NS/no pets. $725/mo. 425-3779.

CHARLOTTE/N. FERRISBURGH: Border, 2-bedroom apt. Quiet country setting, large lawn and garden areas, 20 mins. to Burlington or Middlebury, 1-mile to lake. $850/mo. + refs. + lease. 767-9455.

CHARLOTTE/N. FERRISBURGH: Border, studio apt. Quiet country setting, large lawn and garden areas, 20 mins. to Burlington or Middlebury. 1 mile to lake. $600/mo. + refs. + lease.

767-9455.

COLCHESTER: 1-bedroom, gas heat, parking, newer carpet/ vinyl flooring, new paint, gas heat. $650/mo. 578-8525.

COLCHESTER: 2-3 bedroom, 2bath. 8 miles to downtown Burlington. Lake views, 1.5acres, large deck, newly renovated, W/D. Avail. mid-December.

Aviva, 233-4915.

ESSEX JUNCTION: 1-bedroom/ studio. Completely renovated, all new in May 2004, open studio/1-bedroom.Tile and Berber carpet, new paint, 3rd-floor, porch, parking. $695/mo. +.

578-8525.

ESSEX JUNCTION: 3-bedroom apt., 1.5-bath, laundry hookups. $950/mo. heat/hot water incl. High quality unit. No pets, please. Good credit/refs. are a must. Call Paul, 879-3117.

ESSEX JUNCTION: 3-bedroom, yard, porch, basement, W/D hook-up. 863-4577, ext. 1.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Townhouse, Brickyard-area. 2-bedroom, 1.5bath, covered parking w/extra storage. NS/no pets. $1200/mo. + utils. Avail. 1/1. 598-0447.

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HINESBURG (Mechanicsville): Really great 3+BR. Steam-boat Gothic Victorian home. Circa 1860s. Restored in mid-70s. Many updates since. Double living room w/fireplace. Double floor-toceiling French doors leading to large wraparound porches. Large 2-level barn. Many possibilities. 1.9 acres.

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PORT HENRY: Superb business opportunity! 1873 brick church converted to operating restaurant and pizzeria. 40 seat dining room, two full bars, special function room, complete with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows.

Sold with furnishings, inventory, etc.

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Must see! $179,900

UNDERHILL: Want country AND income? Live in one unit, rent the other and enjoy the acre lot, 2 FP and 2 car garage. $249,900

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Walking distance to town/schools, W/D hook-ups, playground. Rent based on income. Households w/extremely low income may receive preference in placement. EHO. Call 800-639-3405 or TTY 800-2530191 for application.

JERICHO: 1-bedroom, gas heat, NS/no pets, 5 mins. to I-89. $625/mo. + utils. Avail. 12/1.

878-2607.

MILTON: House on the lake, 3bedroom, large yard. $1800/mo.

229-1038.

MONKTON/CHARLOTTE/NORTH FERRISBURGH: Border. Rural living, 2-bedroom apt. $650/mo. + dep. + utils. Call 425-2886, after 10 a.m. for info.

MONTPELIER: 3-bedroom house for rent. 5 min. walk to downtown, large eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 full baths. $1000/mo. + utils. Also possible as $600/mo. sublet.

Avail. 12/1. 999-5088.

MONTPELIER: For rent clean studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apts. Some w/fireplaces, hardwood. Laundry on premises. $450-$800/mo. Bright, quiet, clean. Montpelier Property Management, 223-3166.

MONTPELIER: Large 2-bedroom w/enclosed back porch.

Heat/hot water/garbage/recycling incl. in rent. Coin-op laundry. No pets. Lease + dep. + credit check + refs. 1/1. $725/mo. 849-9338.

MORETOWN: $700/mo. 1-bedroom, large kitchen and bath, wood floors, soak tub, deck, river view, yard, gas heat, convenient location. 802-496-3980.

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Two 10x16 decks. Storage shed, rubbish removal, snow plowing, lawn mowing. $725/mo. + utils.

434-4721.

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860-9483.

RICHMOND: 3-bedroom apt. in recently renovated house. Deck, propane fireplace, stainless appliances, flower/vegetable gardens, master bedroom w/bath and more! $1400/mo. incl. heat/hot water/rubbish removal, and plowing.

860-9483.

RICHMOND: 3-bedroom mobile home. Clean. Avail. now. Deck, yard, shed, close to park/amenities. Pets OK. $1050/mo. Call 655-0091, ext. 13 RICHMOND: Duplex. 2 units avail. on quiet private road, mins to I-89. 1st-floor apt. 2+ bedroom, W/D hook-up, D/W, microwave. $1000/mo. 2nd-floor apt., 2-bedroom, deck, great views. $800/mo. 583-2779.

RICHMOND: Large 2-bedroom, 1st-level apt. Clean. Avail, immediately. Yard, close to I-89/park/ amenities. Pets OK. $1100/mo.

Call 655-0091, ext. 13.

SHELBURNE: 71 Hullcrest Lane, behind Chimney Sweep. 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, fireplace, hdwd, new carpet, large family room, garage. $1275/mo. 388-9362.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Cardinal Woods. Very nice 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse, gas heat, car port. $1100/mo. Avail.

December. 660-9446.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Hinesburg Rd. 1 large bedroom, 1-bath, storage, yard, deck, gas heat, parking, quiet neighborhood, great location, no pets. $825/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Mayfair Park. 3-bedroom, 1-bath, 2-car garage, great neighborhood.

W/D, furnished or unfurnished, pets negotiable. NS. Large yard, fireplace, hdwd. $1500/mo.

863-0556.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Queen City Park, charming, sunny, 2-bedroom house, wooden floors, up/down, sky lights, field stone fireplace, basement, W/D. Lake access, Red Rocks Park. $1200/mo. + utils.

NS. Avail. 12/1. 425-2910.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Treetop.

Nicely updated 2-bedroom, great location. W/D, pool, tennis, car port. $1050/mo. Ed, 373-9010.

SOUTH HERO: 3-bedroom, 2bath house on 7-acres. 25 min. to Burlington. Pets OK. Avail 12/1-6/1. $1100/mo. +utils.

Call Todd, 318-5798.

SOUTH HERO: A cut above the rest. Furnished lakeside timber frame home for rent, 1/1- 5/30. $1500/mo. utils. incl. NS/no pets. 372-4784.

STARKSBORO: 3-bedroom, 1.5bath, wood heat. $1000/mo. or 2-bedroom, $800/mo. Both 25 min. to Middlebury or Waitsfield. NS. Sec. + credit check req. 453-3687.

VERGENNES: First class apts. 1 and 2-bedrooms. Large kitchens/living rooms. Off-street parking. Avail. now. $650$875/mo. 877-6879.

VERGENNES: Nice, large, 2-bedroom upstairs apt. in charming, older Victorian house. Main St. Porches, NS/no pets. Avail. 12/1. $725/mo. + utils. 482-3344.

WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom, 1 person apt. avail. 1/7 in owneroccupied duplex. Quiet, safe neighborhood. NS/no dogs.

Flexible lease, 5-month min. $650/mo. 872-8100.

WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom, heat/hot water incl., parking, laundry, clean, near bus/university.

NS/no pets. $715/mo. 233-1150.

WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom, quiet building, new renovation, very clean, bright, efficient, gas heat/hot water, 3/4-bath. No dogs. Off-street parking. $625/mo. + sec. + dep. + utils.

Call 373-4123.

WINOOSKI: 2-bedroom home located about 10 mins. from the office. Large kitchen/living room/bedrooms, newly carpeted.

Private driveway, front yard, shared backyard. Avail. 1/1. $725/mo. + utils. + sec. Please email abelniak@gmail.com, if interested.

WINOOSKI: Large 2-bedroom, parking, car port, large kitchen, large living room, W/D, hot water incl. NS/no pets. Avail. now. $750/mo. + dep. 288-1573.

WINOOSKI: Large 3-bedroom in gay owner/occupied multi family. D/W, W/D, screened-in porch, new paint/carpet. NS. Pets neg. $1200/mo. + utils + dep. Credit check/refs a must. Avail. 1/1.

338-5511.

WINOOSKI: Lovely, furnished 2bedroom, 1 den/bedroom, 2ndfloor, D/W, W/D, parking, decks, nice area, NS/no pets. $1500/mo. 655-6877.

WINOOSKI: Malletts Bay Ave. 2bedroom, 1-bath, parking, gas heat, pets OK upon approval. $700/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229.

WINOOSKI: New 2-bedroom, deluxe + loft! Gas, hot water heat, walk to downtown, basement, W/D hook-ups, spacious kitchen. $1100/mo. Don, home, 655-9339, cell, 373-0839.

WINOOSKI: Small 2-bedroom or 1-bedroom w/office, very clean, bright, efficient, gas heat/hot water. New renovation and new W/D in unit. Off-street parking.

No dogs. $700/mo. + sec. dep. + utils. Call 373-4123.

WINOOSKI: Totally renovated, nice/quiet 2 + bedroom w/office. Private porch entrance, upstairs/downstairs, eat-in kitchen/dinning room, new flooring throughout, hdwd.

Brand new appliances, off-street parking, pets neg., coin-op laundry coming soon, 2 brand new natural gas heaters.

Water/trash/yard care/snow removal incl. $1100/mo.

899-1735. Avail. 1/1.

WINOOSKI: Unique, large, bright, modern, art loft apt. 8 skylights, beams, natural gas heat (fireplace). NS. $1100/mo. + utils. 425-2910.

4 sublets

BURLINGTON: 1 F subletter needed in 5-bedroom Buell St. apt.

Close to UVM/Champlain/ CCV. Very close to Church St. $450/mo. + utils. Jackie, 535-9090.

BURLINGTON: Cute 1-bedroom 2nd-floor apt. on quiet street.

Nice deck, parking, storage, heat incl. W/D. No pets. Close to UVM. Avail 1/1. 862-8949.

BURLINGTON: F subletter wanted for furnished condo! 1-bedroom avail 12/1-6/1. Share 2bedroom condo w/prof. F and dog. Walk to lake, short drive to downtown/campus. NS/no pets.

Futon bed avail. for your use. $650/mo. util. incl. Karen, 862-4944.

BURLINGTON: Subletter wanted 1/1 - 5/25th! 1-room avail. in 4-bedroom house. Orchard Terrace, downtown. 3 friendly, women students looking for student/professional/new friend.

Queer friendly. $500/mo. + utils.

Give Katy a call! 617-970-5852.

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COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL NEW HAVEN: Great business location. Large retail space with attached 2-story home, heated 3-bay garage and private 2-acre backyard oasis.

Priced to sell $169,000.

802-877-2724.

BURLINGTON: A rare find! City living w/country privacy. 2000 sq. ft. w/2-4 bedrooms, 1 3/4-bath, huge breezeway, attached garage.

Meticulously maintained property.

Very large, private, fenced back yard.

Mature landscaping surrounds your split-level deck and 28 ft. Doughboy pool w/6' deep center. Expansion or multi-unit possibilities. Reduced from $283,000 to $249,000. 863-5704.

OWN YOUR OWN HOME on Sugarbush Access Rd. Very large, 2+bedrooms, W/D hookup, sauna, pool, tennis.

All new appliances. Asking $147,000. 496-2646.

COLCHESTER: 1995 Redmond 14'80", 3-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home. Large yard, storage shed, swimming pool, tennis/basketball courts, private P.O. Box. Located in Westbury Trailer Park. $39,000. $2000 back at closing. 434-3287.

UNDERHILL: Rt. 15. Large w/barns. Renovations! Also, new appliances and heating system. 25 mins. to Burlington. $315,000. 802899-2727. Additional info at www.picketfencepreview.com.

ESSEX JCT.: Iroquois Ave. Over 2100 sq. ft. w/finished basement. 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, mudroom, walkout basement, 2-car garage, deck, formal dining room, natural gas, W/D upstairs, x-large master bedroom and closet. Master bath w/jet tub, oak stairs, choice of cabinets and tops, flooring, color and appliances. $285,000. 878-2880.

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CHARLOTTE: Lake Champlain views/access (dock and mooring site), 5-bedrooms, tile/hdwd, 3 fireplaces, large decks, fenced yard, professional landscaping. $700,000. 802-425-5250.

ADDISON: Amazing 3300 sq. ft., three-floor cathedral ceiling "lighthouse" home with 1100 sq. ft. wrap-around deck overlooking Lake Champlain/ Adirondack Mountains.

Beach/lake access. $425,000.

Bill and Shari, 759-2985.

JEFFERSONVILLE: Beautiful Vermont home. Offering a chalet-type home w/4bedrooms, 2-baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 2-car garage and storage garage for ATV/lawnmower/snow machine. Has oil/wood heat w/lots of trees for cutting.

There are 2 porches, plenty of privacy w/beautiful sugar maples, birch and hemlock trees. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place for kids or pets or both! There are 1.8 acres of flat property just minutes from Smuggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ski Resort. 249-7597 until 10 p.m. or fouracescta@msn.com.

BURLINGTON: 3-unit. 10 Browns Court, close to Church. 4-bedroom, 1-bedroom and efficiency with deck, parking. Charming, updated, income producing, never vacant. $385,000.

Call 863-2307.

MONTPELIER: Lovely new custom 2-story home, light and sunny, 4-bedroom, 2.5bath, views, deck, private, end of road, 1.3-acres, 1-1/2 story 2-car garage, shared pond. $325,000.

(802) 223-4217.

HINESBURG: 1 large bedroom, 1-bath. Open floor plan. Windows! Adirondack views. Stone patio. 1.5-car garage. 1/3-acre +.25 mins. to Burlington. $198,000.

802-482-5202

SHELBURNE: 3-4 bedroom home. 2150 sq. ft. 2-bath, new appliances, garage w/storage area, mud room, deck, perennial gardens. $249,000. 802-985-3617.

MALLETTS BAY: Spectacular 5000 sq. ft. home on two private acres with 350 ft. of westerly view lakefront. For details: www.mallettsbaylake front.com.

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SHELBURNE: 4-bedroom, 3bath, hdwd, newly remodeled, country setting, babbling brook, oversized lot, dogfriendly. Must see, motivated for quick sale. Asking $269,900, motivated. 802985-9827 or 802-373-9169, ask for Franki.

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ADDISON: Amazing 3300 sq. ft., three-floor cathedral ceiling “lighthouse” home with 1100 sq. ft. wrap-around deck overlooking Lake Champlain/Adirondack Mountains. Beach/lake access. $425,000. Bill and Shari, 759-2985.

ADIRONDACKS, LAKE CHAMPLAIN: Private, gated setting w/pond. Cabins starting at $75,000. Please call 518546-7457.

BRISTOL: 30 mins to Burlington. 4-bedrooms, 1.5bath, dining room, living room and family room w/ fireplace, appliances incl. Garage, pool w/ deck. Refs, NS, sec. dep.

Avail. 12/15. $1600/mo. + utils. 453-2838.

CHARLOTTE: Lake Champlain views/access (dock and mooring site), 5-bedrooms, tile/hdwd, 3 fireplaces, large decks, fenced yard, professional landscaping. $700,000. 802-425-5250.

COLCHESTER: 1995 Redmond 14’80”, 3-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home. Large yard, storage shed, swimming pool, tennis/basketball courts, private P.O. Box. Located in Westbury Trailer Park. $39,000. $2000 back at closing. 434-3287.

ESSEX JCT.: Iroquois Ave. Over 2100 sq. ft. w/finished basement. 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, mudroom, walkout basement, 2-car garage, deck, formal dining room, natural gas, W/D upstairs, x-large master bedroom and closet. Master bath w/jet tub, oak stairs, choice of cabinets and tops, flooring, color and appliances. $285,000.

878-2880.

HINESBURG: 1 large bedroom, 1-bath. Open floor plan.

Windows! Adirondack views.

Stone patio. 1.5-car garage.

1/3-acre +. 25 mins. to Burlington. $197,000.

802-482-5202.

HINESBURG (Mechanicsville): Really great 3+bedroom.

Steamboat Gothic Victorian home. Circa 1860s. Restored in mid-70s. Many updates since.

Double living room w/fireplace.

Double floor-to-ceiling French doors leading to large wraparound porches. Large 2-level barn. Many possibilities. 1.9 acres. $330,000. Foulsham Farms Real Estate, 861-7537.

JEFFERSONVILLE: Beautiful Vermont home. Offering a chalet-type home w/4-bedrooms, 2-baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 2-car garage and storage garage for ATV/lawnmower/snow machine. Has oil/wood heat w/lots of trees for cutting. There are 2 porches, plenty of privacy w/beautiful sugar maples, birch and hemlock trees. It’s a great place for kids or pets or both!

There are 1.8 acres of flat property just minutes from Smugg’s Ski Resort. 249-7597 until 10 p.m. or fouracescta@msn.com.

MALLETTS BAY: Spectacular 5000 sq. ft. home on two private acres with 350 ft. of westerly view lakefront. For details: www.mallettsbaylakefront.com.

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MONTPELIER: Lovely new custom 2-story home, light and sunny, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, views, deck, private, end of road, 1.3-acres, 1-1/2 story 2car garage, shared pond. $325,000. (802) 223-4217.

NEW 2-BEDROOM LOG HOME on 73 acres. Ultimate privacy, yet 5 min. to town, 10 min. to Jay Peak Ski Area. Features include: laundry room, walk-out basement, mud room, office, cathedral ceilings, wood and gas heat, Hemlock floors and wrap-around porch w/amazing views and more! $249,000. (802)326-3093.

NEW HAVEN: Great business location. Large retail space with attached 2-story home, heated 3-bay garage and private 2-acre backyard oasis. Priced to sell $169,000. 802-877-2724.

NORTH FERRISBURG/CHARLOTTE: Beautifully restored antique home. 3+ bedroom, 2 new full baths, all new kitchen, garage, mud room, breakfast nook. Rent or rent to own.

Owner financing avail. $265,000.

355-7148.

NORTH HERO: 3-bedroom, waterfront, lake views. Many recent improvements incl. hdwd, roof, kitchen, water-heater, Jotul gas stove, energy-efficient windows. Large deck. $187,900.

598-7919.

OWN YOUR OWN HOME on Sugarbush Access Rd. Very large, 2+bedrooms, W/D hookup, sauna, pool, tennis. All new appliances. Asking $147,000.

496-2646.

SHELBURNE: 3-4 bedroom home.

2150 sq. ft. 2-bath, new appliances, garage w/storage area, mud room, deck, perennial gardens. $249,000. 802-985-3617.

SHELBURNE: 4-bedroom, 3-bath, hdwd, newly remodeled, country setting, babbling brook, oversized lot, dog-friendly. Must see, motivated for quick sale. Asking $269,900, motivated. 802-9859827 or 802-373-9169, ask for Franki.

UNDERHILL: Rt. 15. Large w/barns. Renovations! Also, new appliances and heating system.

25 mins. to Burlington. $315,000. 802-899-2727.

Additional info at www.picket fencepreview.com.

WINOOSKI: Duplex, 3 and 4 unit. Separate utils. New paint/flooring. Ready to rent or occupy. $195,000. 453-8491.

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HUNTINGTON: 2 5-acre lots, pending permits. Starting at $89,900. Call 434-4652.

4 room for rent

BURLINGTON: 1 large room w/3 large windows. $400/mo. Avail. now. 68A S. Willard St., located between Church St. & University.

1.5-bath, fireplace, W/D, parking. Prefer F prof./student. No pets. Avail. 12/24. Call 6607172 or 598-7423.

BURLINGTON: 1, possibly 2 bedrooms avail. in 4-bedroom apt. on Pearl St. 2 baths, 2 kitchens. $350-$425/mo. 2 of the rooms already occupied by fun, responsible, laid-back girls. Rooms open to either sex. Lease starts Jan. 1st-flexible and ends 6/1.

Leave message w/your number, 215-219-6981.

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This lovely lakefront 2-bdrm home with an additional 2-3 bdrm cottage is within walking distance of the ferry. $290,000.

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802-660-0726 BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, neat, clean, close to hospital/UVM/ downtown. $500/mo. Call 2335549 or 658-7914.

BURLINGTON: College St. Private room, common kitchen/ bath. $475/mo. incl. utils. Lease + dep. + refs. 863-4634, M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BURLINGTON: Healthy environment. Off-street parking, cable TV, Adelphia Internet, WI-FI, shared computer, W/D. Heat, elec., phone, deck, three-season porch. $400/mo. incl. all. 865-9990.

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BURLINGTON: House in pretty hill section, near Redstone Campus, UVM, South Park, bus line one block away. Off-street parking, garage, full bath, laundry, TV room/fireplace, kitchen use, bed and furnishings avail.

NS/no pets. Avail. immediately. $520/mo. utils incl. 658-7477.

BURLINGTON: Room w/private .5-bath avail. in 4-bedroom lake front house. Large living room w/panoramic lake views, wood stove. W/D, D/W, disposal.

Large yard, garden, dock, mooring. $500/mo. 598-0350.

MONTGOMERY: Ski Jay Peak!

Bedroom avail. for seasonal rental.

Weekenders only, NS/no pets. $500/mo. incl. utils. 326-3049.

ROOM FOR RENT: Behind Waterman Hall, UVM. $450/mo. incl. utils./parking. Wood floors and incredible location. Sedate environment! Avail. now! cjcc@vt18.com.

BURLINGTON: Winter in front of cozy wood stove?

Room for one F in hostel avail. 10/313/31/05. $360/mo. incl. all, except telephone/Internet.

Refs. 865-3730.

ROOM FOR RENT in vegetarian collective household near Greensboro Bend. Wood heat, animals, idyllic, natural surroundings. $175/mo. + utils.

533-2296.

S. BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, laundry, parking, storage, shared bath. First and last. Refs. NS, pets neg. $520/mo. + 1/3 all utils. 324-5043.

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ALL AREAS ROOMMATES.COM: Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit www.Room mates.com. (AAN CAN) BRISTOL: 1-bedroom w/private bath. Remote mountain house incl.15 acres, gardens, pond, 3 cats. NS. Avail. to M/F. I am a young Buddhist F, love to cook, play music. $550/mo. 453-7120.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, 515 South Union St. Walking distance to downtown/campus.

Newly refinished hdwd, 2 car garage, street parking, laundry, fireplace in living room. $425/mo. 233-1942.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom in 2bedroom avail. 1/1. F preferred.

Quiet, no pets. $450/mo. incl. heat. Call Meg, 310-4999.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom in 6room co-ed apt. Great location for students, corner of College/S. Willard. $400/mo. incl. heat/ water/gas/TV/Internet/phone.

Dep. Avail 12/1. 598-6426.

BURLINGTON: 1/1 - 6/30. NS. 3-bedroom, South End, furnished home. $700/mo. incl. cable, Internet, utils., except phone.

First + last + sec. 651-9746.

BURLINGTON: Avail. 1/1. 1room w/private bath in 3-bedroom house. On the lake, great views, in town. D/W, W/D. $725/mo. incl. all utils. Mike, 999-9175.

BURLINGTON: Avail. 12/20.

Downtown. Seeks prof./grad F. Large house w/yard. No smoking, no more pets. $450/mo. + 1/3 utils. Call Francesca, 660-0744.

BURLINGTON: Dec-May, flexible.

Share spacious 2-bedroom South End duplex w/quiet, homey, prof. F and cat. Back yard, W/D, storage, parking. $400/mo. + utils. No pets. Tara, 238-5603.

BURLINGTON: F prof. to share small 2-bedroom house. Garage, basement, yard in quiet South End neighborhood. $550/mo. utils. incl. Avail. 1/1. 598-1055.

BURLINGTON: Nice, large room avail. NS, prof. Off-street parking. $400/mo. 355-8491.

BURLINGTON: Patchen Rd, South Burlington, near FAHC/UVM. Young professional woman seeks roommate to share my home w/huge yard, plenty of space, W/D. $550/mo., utils./ cable/Internet incl. Dogs OK. 316-7234.

BURLINGTON: Responsible F to share stylish 3/2 townhouse w/same. Large, private bedroom and bath. Great South End location near lake, shopping, I-89.

Full amenities: pool, tennis, cable, parking, W/D. Avail. immediately. $525/mo. + 1/2 utils. 660-7240.

BURLINGTON: Roommate needed. 3-bedroom apt. w/two F roommates. $450/mo. Avail.

12/22 - 6/1. Close to downtown/colleges. NS/no pets.

Contact Sloan, 598-7248.

BURLINGTON: Seek prof. to share 4-bedroom luxury home w/owner couple. Fully furnished, private bath, W/D, exercise room, wood shop. Quiet in town cul-de-sac. Single, NS only. $550/mo. incl. utils/phone/DSL. Off-street parking negotiable.

863-0473.

BURLINGTON: Seeking quiet, mature, responsible F/M for 1bedroom in 3-bedroom apt. downtown. $350/mo. + utils. No additional pets. Avail. now. Call Heather, 310-7618.

COLCHESTER: 1-bedroom avail. in 4-bedroom house. Parking, large yard, W/D, D/W, pets neg.

12/1 or Jan. $400/mo. + utils.

Call 318-3463.

COLCHESTER: Underpriced for the right person. Huge room, nice house. NS/ND/no pets. $300/mo. +. 999-1137.

ESSEX: House w/yard, highspeed Internet, cable, all utils. incl., own bathroom. $600/mo.

363-1610, daytime. 878-3489, evening.

ESSEX JUNCTION: F housemate in lovely Cape. Prof, NS looking for similar to share quiet, quaint, furnished Cape. Medium bedroom, great find. $475/mo., incl. all. Cats OK. 343-7097.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Large bedroom avail. in clean/bright townhouse. W/D, back deck, pool. $400/mo. + utils. Avail.

December. 288-9318 evening or Dave, 654-8184 day.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Responsible roommate needed to share 3bedroom in duplex. Close to IBM/bus line. Private bath/bedroom. $550/mo. utils. incl. Dep. Contact 324-0295.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Roommate wanted for master bedroom in 2bedroom townhouse. Call for more info, 236-5736.

ESSEX: M/F or couple to share brick farmhouse (duplex-style).

Prof/grad, NS. 1 or 2-bedrooms. $600/mo. each incl. everything.

Avail. 1/05. Call Greg, 872-0868.

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ESSEX: Roommate wanted to share laid-back house. South St. Rooms from $425/mo. utils. incl.

Sorry, no pets. Call Brad for more details, 578-0848.

HINESBURG: NS, 2-bedroom, 2bath, deck, w/mountain views, garage, 2-acres. DSL. $475/mo. utils. incl. 999-8109.

JERICHO: Great pvt. place. 25 min. drive to Burlington.

Looking for kind, clean & responsible individual. $350/mo. + 1/2 utils. Call to inquire, 8622212 or 899-3244 MILTON: Green housemate(s) to share 5-bedroom house, fully furnished, kitchen w/everything.

Lots of space, storage, garden, parking, W/D. Incl. 2 cats, plants and music. $400/mo.

Interested, call Pat 893-2888.

MILTON: Person to share great, old farmhouse. Pool, garden space. Shared kitchen. Own bath/living room/office. Openminded. NS. $375/mo. + utils + dep. 893-8148.

NORTH HERO: Roommate wanted to share cozy lake front home.

Beautiful views, peaceful setting, pets possible. Call Zach, 372-9804 or 233-4421.

RICHMOND: Looking to share a wonderful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. Great location, countrysetting. 5 mins. to I-89. Quiet, good amount of living space, brook, garden, W/D, etc. $445/mo. + utils. NS, please.

434-4510.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom townhouse, near UVM/Spear St. Pool incl. Seeking prof., NS/no pets. $400/mo. + 1/2 utils.

Possibly furnished. Avail. now.

Joe, 802-272-5555.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 35-55 active, fit, prof. woman sought to share elegant 4-bedroom Spear St. home w/multigenerational mix. 2 men + 1 other woman. Views, amenities, gardening, shop. Long term rent/buy co-housing options.

Call 864-3330, email rick@rick hubbard.org.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Looking for a responsible roommate to share a 3-bedroom apt. on Dorset St. w/2 young profs. $384/mo. + 1/3 utils. Call 802598-9685 or 802-310-1692.

SOUTH STARKSBORO: Responsible, working adult to share big, beautiful country home on 30 acres. NS/pets/children. $450/mo., incl. utils. Dep. req. Avail. immediately. 4535409, lescoe@madriver.com.

UNDERHILL: 1-bedroom avail. in quiet home surrounded by woods. We are 3 F who love to laugh, looking for a communityminded individual to share food, space and joy. Vegetarian pref., NS/no drugs. Avail. immediately. $310/mo. + util. 999-7848.

WINOOSKI: Rooms for rent in large, fully furnished house. All utils. incl. 2.5-bath, laundry, parking, garbage/snow removal, large yard, safe neighborhood, basic cable TV. Close to SMC/UVM/IBM/FAHC/Champlain College. On the bus line. $600/mo. + dep. 802-863-9612.

4 unique situations LINCOLN: Brand-new 2-bedroom post-and-beam house. Well-insulated, on town rd., surrounded

by Bristol Cliffs Wilderness area. $800/mo. Now - June, with possible extension. Daytime, 6588324, evenings, 985-2010.

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CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, bronze, auto, FWD, A/C, OnStar, Bose premium sound, CD, leather. 29,143 K. Best price, $26,943. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, cruise, power steering.

9403 K. Best price, $9988. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

CHEVY LUMINA, 1992: 155 K. Incl. winter tires. Well maintained, runs great. A little rust. $975. Call 363-8898.

DODGE STEALTH R/T, 1992: 3.0L V-6 DOHC, FWD, 125 K, auto, green, fully loaded, leather, snows/summer tires, polished alloy rims, 3-door. $3500. 673-9460.

HONDA ACCORD, 1990: 58 K. $700. Some rust. 229-1038.

HONDA CIVIC, 1991: Runs well, good condition, 5-speed standard. $800. 233-4813.

HYUNDAI ACCENT GL, 2001: Sedan, 4-door, white, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/ locks. 39,362 K. Best price, 6911. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 1997: Sedan, 4-door, auto, white, red leather interior, power everything. 77,557 K. $6400/OBO. FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1997: Sedan, 4-door, auto, green, tan leather interior, 128,797 K. $3000/OBO. MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, 2000: Sedan, 4-door, powder blue, cloth interior, power everything. 40,819 K. $7600/OBO. Call Natalie, 8461543 ext. 2703.

MERCURY SABLE GS, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, maroon, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise. 18,408 K. Best price, $12,932. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

OLDSMOBILE ALERO GL, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, beige/tan, auto, FWD, A/C, power locks/windows/steering, cruise, CD. 21,627 K. Best price, $11,649.

Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 2002: Coupe, 2-door, white, 5-speed, FWD, A/C, cruise, ABS, CD. 31,734 K. Best price, $8955. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

Call 864-CCTA to respond to a listing or to be listed.

Join the New Montpelier Vanpool today! Vanpool begins in Essex Junction, departs the Richmond P&R at 7:30 a.m., then departs downtown Montpelier at 4:30 p.m. If interested, please ref # 40440.

Morrisville to Essex Junction: Looking to share a commute. My hours are MonFri from approx. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40963.

South Burlington to Waterbury:

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CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN, 1994: White, 151,850 K, good condition. FWD, leather, 7-passenger, CD, cruise, dual air bag, power seats, privacy glass, towing hitch, Nokia winter tires, integrated cell phone, newly inspected. Book, $3270. Priced to move, $2750. 862-1177.

Looking to share a commute. My hours are Mon-Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but flexible. If you can help, please ref # 40924.

Essex Junction to Vergennes: Looking to share a commute to Goodrich. I work MonFri from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40939.

Burlington to Montpelier: Looking to share a commute from the Burlington National Life.

I work Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:30pm. If you can help, please ref # 40928.

Winooski to Montpelier: Looking to share a ride. My hours are Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40962.

Waitsfield to Waterbury: Looking for a ride to Bombardier. I work Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 142117.

West Berlin to Waterbury Looking for a ride Mon-Fri, 1-5:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref. # 142176.

Brookfield to Shelburne: Looking for a ride Mon.-Fri, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you can help, please ref. # 142201.

Charlotte to Berlin: Looking to share a commute. I work Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. If you can help, please ref # 40946.

Montpelier to Burlington: Looking to share a commute Mon and Thurs only from 8 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 142145.

Colchester to Burlington: Looking to share a ride. I work Fridays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40961.

Burlington to Middlebury: Looking to share a commute. My hours are Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40951.

Plattsburgh to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM. I work Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40954.

Burlington to Shelburne: Looking for a ride to Vermont Teddy Bear. I work Mon-Fri., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40938.

Williston to Essex Junction: Looking for a ride. Hours are Mon-Fri from 6:30

4 suvs CHEVY 4X4 BLAZER, 1997: Clean, looks and runs great, many new parts, white auto/air cloth seats. $3500/OBO. Call 655-0091, ext. 13.

FORD EXPLORER SPORT UTILITY, 2002: 4-door, red, auto, 4WD, XLT, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 29,093 K. Best price $18,312.

Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

JEEP CHEROKEE, 1996: 4WD, 4-door, auto, no rust, A/C, green. 152 K. $2900/OBO. 2337895, cell.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 1997: Limited edition. Southern car, V8, 4WD, silver w/black leather interior. 121 K. Great winter car! $6400. 617-571-8220.

OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY, 2002: 4-door, pewter, AWD, auto, A/C, cruise, CD, OnStar, ABS, leather, traction control. 35,326 K. Best price, $18,468. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC AZTEK, 2004: 4-door, beige/tan, auto, AWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, ABS, CD. 11,956 K. Best price, $20,000. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212 PONTIAC VIBE SPORT WAGON, 2004: 4-door, red, auto, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, CD, roof rack. 20,018 K. Best price $13,989. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

TOYOTA RAV4, 2002: 4-door, dark blue, 5-speed manual, 4WD, “L”, A/C, CD, cruise, ABS. 34,714 K. Best price, $17,498. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

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CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX MINIVAN, 2003: Gold, auto, FWD, 7passenger, A/C, CD, power steering/locks/windows, cruise, roof rack, ABS. 34,421 K. Best price $12,443. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, 1994: 175 K, $1100. Good condition.

229-1038.

PONTIAC MONTANA, 2002: 4door, dark blue, FWD, auto, 8passenger seating, A/C, CD, cruise, ABS. 25,212 K. Best price, $15,100. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212

CARPOOL CONNECTION

If you don’t see your route listed here, call 864-CCTA today and we’ll send you a FREE matchlist of commuters in your area.

Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

SUBARU LEGACY, 1991: FWD, 185 K, tan, wagon, solid engine, new starter. $500/OBO. Call 734-6169.

SUBARU LEGACY WAGON, 1999: Brighton AWD, green.

57,700 K. Standard, new clutch and tires. Fair condition. Call 223-6485 or email danabarile@ yahoo.com.

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1996: 80 K, auto, blue, sun roof. $4000/ OBO. 655-5133, ask for Bridget.

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, power windows/locks/ steering, cruise, CD, ABS. 25,004 K. Best price, $16,211. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

VW PASSAT, 1998: 6-disc CD, power sun/moon/locks/windows.

Front/side airbags, 1.6L turbo, 5-spd, ABS, A/C, cruise, 110 K highway. $7000/OBO. Chris, 6588860 leave message.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212

Save money this Fall and join a carpool today!

PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, beige/tan, auto, FWD, A/C, CD, cruise, power steering/windows/locks. 16,886 K. Best price, $11,983. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2004: GT, sedan, 4-door, white, auto, FWD, A/C, cruise, CD, ABS. 16,107 K. Best price, $14,872.

Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2004: GT, sedan, 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, CD, cruise. 14,080 K. Best price, $14,890. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 2002: Sedan, 4-door, red, V-6, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, sun roof. 38,881 K. Best price, $11,894. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC SUNFIRE COUPE, 2003: 2-door, white, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 22,955 K. Best price $9941. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC SUNFIRE SE COUPE, 2002: 2-door, blue, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering, ABS. 74,718 K. Best price, $9433. Call

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802-658-1212 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you can help, please reference 40921.

Winooski to Williston Looking for a ride in the morning, Mon-Fri at 6:30 a.m. If you can help, please ref # 40922.

Williston to Montpelier: Looking for a ride. My hours are Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. 5 p.m., but flexible. If you can help, please ref # 40932.

Underhill to Burlington: Looking for a ride. Hours are Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40919.

Essex Junction to Waterbury: Looking to share a ride to State Offices. My hours are Mon-Fri from 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40940.

Cambridge to IBM: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40913.

Burlington to St. Albans: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. If you can help, please ref # 40929.

Milton to Burlington: Looking for a ride. I work 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon-Fri. If you can help, please ref # 40925.

Barre City to Northfield: Looking for a ride, one-way, Mon – Fri at 6 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 140609.

Burlington to Milton: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40930.

Charlotte to Burlington: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40947.

South Burlington to Essex Junction: Looking for a ride to IBM. I work MonFri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40955.

Burlington to Shelburne: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40967.

Williston to Burlington: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40967.

Hinesburg to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM, MonFri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40968.

Richmond to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM, MonFri., 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. If you can help, please ref # 40969.

Colchester to Burlington: Looking to share a ride, Mon-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40971.

Winooski to Burlington: Looking for a ride to Starr Farm Nursing Center, Mon-

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Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40973.

Winooski to Colchester: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40977.

Vergennes to Burlington: Looking to share a ride, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40978.

Burlington to Springfield: Looking to give or share a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40980.

Waitsfield to Hinesburg: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40987.

Essex Junction to Burlington: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40994.

Waterbury to Essex Junction: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40989.

Underhill to Waitsfield: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 41002.

Barre to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM, Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 41013.

Richmond to Waterbury: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 41022.

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4 employment

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCER looking for new female talent for future productions.

802-658-1464.

AMERICAN FLATBREAD at the Marble Works in Middlebury is seeking a host for our restaurant, Friday and Saturday evenings. Previous experience helpful! If you’re interested, please contact Doug 388-3300 or email doug@americanflat bread.com.

BAKER NEEDED: 158 Main St., Jeffersonville. Apply within or fax resume to 644-8103.

CARPENTERS WANTED: Contractor seeks experienced, hardworking carpenters frame to finish. Tools not necessary.

“Finish only” carpenters need not apply. Full-time, year-round.

309-1117.

COOL TRAVEL JOB: Entry level positions, 18+, no exp. necessary.

2 weeks paid training, transportation, lodging provided. $500 signing bonus to start. Toll-free, 1-877-646-5050. (AAN CAN) HAIRSTYLIST FOR BUSY BURLINGTON SALON. Salary, bonuses and health benefits.

Clientele provided. Apply in person at Supercuts, 570 Shelburne Rd. or email resumé to owen bob@verizon.net. 861-1000.

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL consulting firm is looking for an Environmental Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience to take the lead on the design of stormwater treatment facilities and erosion controls for various development projects. Knowledge of storm-water modeling and ability to manage projects a plus.

Must be able to work as part of a project team under tight deadlines. Send resumé and cover letter to Lisa R. Bushee, Heindel & Noyes, Inc., PO Box 4503, Burlington, VT 05406-4503.

MODELS: All types for life drawing and painting class. Hourly wage. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - noon.

Shelburne. Call Adair, 985-5475.

PHONE SURVEYORS: No sales!

Casual, friendly work environment. We pay $8/hour + bonus incentives. Hours needed: Monday - Thursday, afternoons or evenings. If you are friendly, reliable and want to make some extra money, we are looking for you. 657-3500, ask for Shane.

SERVICE ELECTRICIAN, 4 + years’ experience. License required. Strong work ethic, ability to troubleshoot independently. Company vehicle, retirement/health plan, paid vacation, incentive bonus. Dan, 863-5513.

4 research

MARIJUANA AND TOBACCO SMOKERS NEEDED for UVM research study! We need people who are smokers of both tobacco and marijuana. This is not a treatment study. Must be at least 18 years old. Compensation up to $775. Call 847-7897. All calls and participation confidential.

4 childcare

IN HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDER NEEDED: Outdoororiented, NS, pet-friendly F childcare provider needed to provide in home care for 2 young boys 2 days/week. Early education preferred. Some light housekeeping. 644-8216.

NANNY: Professional, mature woman avail. for unique childcare. Are you planning a vacation or business trip and need someone special to care for your children and home? Excellent, local refs. avail. Call Martha, 802-453-4920.

4 business opps

$28,000 IN DAYS, not weeks!

Never been done before.

Leverage cash just by returning phone calls. Free recorded message, no selling, no explaining.

888-636-8716. (AAN CAN) 6 FIGURES in 6 months. Work from home with this proven success system. Training included.

Not MLM. 800-808-8693 or visit www.1-2-WEALTH.com.

$750 WEEKLY INCOME potential mailing our sales letters from home. No experience necessary. Full/part-time. Genuine opportunity. Free supplies and postage. 630-786-6633, 24 hours. (AAN CAN) A $250 K - $500 K+ 1ST YEAR income opportunity. Home-based, not MLM! No personal selling.

Training and support provided.

Proven system. Call 877-3473745, 24 hours. (AAN CAN) A COOL TRAVEL job. Now hiring,18-24 positions. Guys/gals to work and travel entire USA. Paid training, transportation, lodging furnished. Call today, start today.

877-646-5050. (AAN CAN) ARE YOU MOTIVATED? Learn to earn $200 K +, no commute.

Realistic opportunity, training provided, not MLM. Call now!

800-895-9946. (AAN CAN) EARN $3500 WEEKLY! Answering surveys online! $25$75 per survey! Guaranteed paychecks. Process emails online. $25 per email. Mystery shoppers earn $57/hour shopping! www.RealCashPrograms.com.

(AAN CAN) ESTABLISHED BURLINGTON retail icon is seeking a new owner to continue its success.

Great location and lots of potential for this easily learned upscale business. Many other quality businesses. CBI Business Brokers, 863-3459.

GET PAID TO SHOP! Mystery shoppers needed to pose as customers! Training provided. FT/PT. Call now! 1-800-690-1273.

(AAN CAN) GOVERNMENT JOBS: Earn $12 $48/hour. Avail. w/full medical/dental benefits and paid training on clerical, administrative, law enforcement, homeland security, wildlife, more! 1-800320-9353, ext. 2012. (AAN CAN) STOP! Making money for someone else. Control your future as the owner of your own successful franchise. The Entrepreneur’s Source is the answer. Call Pat Burns, 1-866-450-0077.

4 announcements

ADOPTION: We care about you.

If you are pregnant and considering placing your baby for adoption, we would love to talk to you. Please call 800-844-3630.

CASH FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Be paid for your opinion w/a market research company. 800-370-0246.

CASH NOW FOR structured settlements, annuities and insurance payouts. 800-794-7310. J.G. Wentworth means cash now for structured settlements. (AAN CAN) CRAZY MAMA’S INDOOR FLEA MARKET: Exit 21 off I-89, Swanton, VT. Thanksgiving weekend: $1 for each of the first 50 people, each day! Open Friday Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 802868-9177. Shoppers welcome, vendors wanted.

DONATE A CAR TODAY to help children and their families suffering from cancer. Free towing. Tax deductible. Children’s Cancer Fund Of America, Inc. www.ccfoa .org, 800-469-8593. (AAN CAN) PREGNANT? Considering adoption? We can help! We specialize in matching families with birth mothers nationwide. Toll free, 24 hours a day 866-921-0565. One True Gift Adoptions. (AAN CAN)

4 entertainment

CASTING:TV series seeks people struggling with painful addictions, especially danger, video games, steroids, promiscuity, plastic surgery. Also seeking troubled teens, desperate housewives and groupies. www.habitstv.com. (AAN CAN) EXOTICA DANCERS featuring girls going wild for your next birthday, bachelor party or funon-one show. 802-658-1464.

New talent welcome.

4 professional svcs.

COMPUTER HOUSE CALLS: Computer software, hardware upgrades, repairs, virus, pop-up, spyware removal and optimization. Reasonable rates. 310-8371.

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? You are not alone! VPC Solutions offers VIRUS/SPYWARE removal, troubleshooting and repairs. Visit www.vermontpcsolutions.com or call Michael, 434-6539. Student discounts.

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER: A/P, A/R, payroll, Quickbooks, etc. 16 years’ experience. Call Lisa, 802-759-2078 or email rowell@madriver.com.

INTERIOR SERVICES that will restore your vision! Interior consultation and room rearrangement just in time for the holidays! Apropo Designs, 372-8632

4 computer svcs.

In-House

COMPUTERS Repairs, Upgrades & More!

Now offering online support

www.in-housecomp.com 864-7470 We make house calls!

A+ CERTIFIED COMPUTER REPAIR by excellent technicians. Low rates, fast turnaround. Refurbished computers available. ReCycle North Tech Services, 266 Pine St., Burlington, 658-4143 ext. 23.

COMPUTER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES: PCs, Macs, networking, web design, tutoring, digital graphics and audio editing.

Competitive rates. Many references. House calls and in-shop.

Free quote, 864-7470 or inhousecomp@verizon.net.

4 financial

A CASH NOW OFFER: Turn future money from lawsuit settlements, lottery awards and annuity payments into cash now.

Free quotes, 800-815-3503. www.ppicash.com. (AAN CAN)

4 cleaning svcs.

BRING THE SPARKLE BACK IN TO YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE. Call “Big Boss” Brager and “the gold crown kid.” Eco-friendly. Specializing in top-to-bottom, whole house cleanings. 862-9431.

THE CLEAN TEAM: Residential and commercial cleaning service.

Also offering move-in, move-out and construction clean-up.

Locally owned/operated.

Guaranteed. Call The Clean Team today. 310-6770.

4 photography

FEMALE MODELS WANTED for various G-rated projects. Free portfolio pictures, experience, possible start in the business.

David Russell Photography, 8621172 or rusldp@juno.com or visit www.rusldp.com.

4 buy this stuff

DISAPPOINTED WITH THE 2004 ELECTION? Express your frustration w/an “If This Is The American Dream...Wake Me Up!” bumper sticker. $2/each. Support the cause. Start a trend. Send CK/MO/CA and mailing info to: Robert DeCicco, PO Box 506, Colchester, VT 05446.

EARTH-LITE MASSAGE TABLE: Avalon, portable, adjustable massage table, sage-green.

Comes w/head cradle and black carrying-case and strap. Great condition, used only a couple times. Great deal: $300. Call 229-5996.

FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM: Includes standard installation. 3-months free HBO and Cinemax. Access to over 225 channels! Limited time offer, S&H, restrictions apply. 1-800877-1251. (AAN CAN) SPA! Overstocked! New 7-person spa, loaded! Includes cover, delivery and warranty. $2999, was $5999. 1-888-397-3529.

(AAN CAN).

TOOLS: Craftsmen table saw (needs new fence), detail sander

by Dremel, old drills by Shopcraft & Bosch, square finishing sanders by Dewalt & Makita, cement laying tools, assorted hand tools (some antiques). Please call 233-5621.

4 furniture

4 CHAIRS: Dining, wooden w/wicker seats. Bent wood arms, incl. nice custom covers. Great condition. $300/OBO. Please call 233-5621.

IT’S A VERY FUNKY COUCH, the kind you don’t bring home to mother! 70s-style gold crushed velvet 3-piece sectional w/black accents and faux-leather table. $250/OBO. 985-5433.

SOFA AND 2 MATCHING chairs.

1-month-old formal Chippendale furniture. Maroon, off-white, floral and stripes. Mahogany legs. $900/OBO. 863-6147 or 654-2611.

4 computers

COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR: Professional, efficient and prompt computer service. Repairs, upgrades, virus removal and performance enhancement. Rose Computer Technology Services.

862-1177.

NEED NEW COMPUTER? Bad credit, no problem! Buy a new computer now and pay later.

New computers and laptops from $20/mo. Call now, 1-800-3111542. (AAN CAN).

4 want to buy

12” DISK/BELT SANDER, 6”8” JOINTER. 233-5621.

4 music for sale

BASS: 1860s German period.

Used professionally for performance and recording. Excellent condition. With good bag and pick-up. $3200. 802-229-1501.

BASS: Czech Juzek plywood, circa 1930. Excellent setup and condition. Great sound. $2800.

802-229-1501.

CELLOS, STRING BASSES, VIOLINS, VIOLAS: New and old instruments, sales, restoration and repair. Experienced luthiers.

Paul Perley Cellos, in business since 1988. 802-229-1501, pperleycellos@aol.com.

CELLO: Chester Barry, 1922 American. Very clean, excellent player. $4000. 802-229-1501.

4 music services

CD MANUFACTURING: Give us a call and see why over 200 of New England’s top musicians trust us with their CD manufacturing. Great prices and excellent service! Call Charles Eller Studios at 802-425-3508.

COSMIC HILL RECORDING: MIDI and production services.

Years of experience in writing, playing, recording and production. Dedicated to making your music sound great. $25 per hour.

496-3166. Moretown, VT. QUESTION MARK PRODUCTIONS: Audio engineering/production, live sound, recording.

802-578-9356.

4 musicians wanted DRUMMER WANTED ASAP: Touring band from Burlington needs experienced drummer under 25. Must travel 3-4 nights/week. Rock, funk, Reggae influence pref. 315-212-0924.

Serious inquiries only.

JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED: Local bassist looking to form a small bebop group to do originals and standards. Looking for piano and drums, yet open to others. Call Chris, 893-6645.

LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS to form a band with a play list similar to that of WOKO (country).

Call 373-4164.

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DRUM LESSONS: Greater Burlington area. Your place or mine. Beginners on up, all ages welcome. Accomplished, young

instructor. Reasonable rates!

Ethan Snyder, 793-9306.

GUITAR: All styles/levels.

Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, Sneakers Jazz Band, etc.), 8627696, www.paulasbell.com.

GUITAR: Berklee graduate with classical background offers lessons in guitar, theory and ear training. Individualized, step-bystep approach. I enjoy teaching all ages/styles/levels. Call Rick Belford at 864-7195.

GUITAR INSTRUCTION: Relaxed yet disciplined arena. 20+ years experience. No-pretense environment fosters technique and creativity. Beginners welcome.

4 legals NOTICE CITY OF BURLINGTON BOARD OF ABATEMENT OF TAXES The Board of Abatement of Taxes of the City of Burlington will meet in Contois Auditorium at City Hall on Monday, December 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to hear and act upon the requests for abatement of taxes and/or penalties from: Alyson Hoar 0 Oakledge Drive 056-2-004-001 Alyson Hoar 0 Oakledge Drive 056-2-004-002 The May Co./Filene’s Personal Property 134107 Mark & Robyn Yurcek 265 North Winooski Ave 039-4-006-000 Susan Hoxie 128 Cottage Grove 027-3-058-000 Nancy Marrier 160 Ethan Allen Parkway 029-2-079-000 Robert Quinn 11 Claire Pointe Road 021-2-061-011 Frank Haddleton 61 South Union Street 044-4-221-000 Herman Poklukar 20 Oak Beach Drive 056-4-045-920 Jon Chapple 63 Main Street, 5th floor 049-1-115-006 Steven Partilo 200 Lake Street, Unit 11 043-4-010-011 Karen Amirault 33 North Ave, Unit 2 043-3-189-002 Karen Rodriguez 131 Main Street, Unit 302 049-3-095-302 Lawrence Thornton 276 North Street 038-4-035-000 Kim Arel 105 Gazo Avenue 025-2-128-000 Jeremy Ryan 53 Avenue C 029-5-052-103 Joyce Flanagan 37 Cliff Street 050-2-076-000 Joyce Flanagan 51 Sears Lane 057-1-014-000 Alex Messinger 184 Woodbury Road 028-2-033-000

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, December 21, 2004, at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Final plat application #SD04-81 of Paul & Linda Effel to subdivide a 0.57 acre lot developed with a single family dwelling into two (2) lots of 0.26 acres (lot #1), and 0.31 acres (lot #2), 33 Barber Terrace.

2. Preliminary plat application #SD-04-86 of Champlain Oil Co. for a planned unit development consisting of: 1) razing a 1775 sq ft convenience store and service station building, and 2) constructing a 2600 sq ft building for convenience store use and short-order restaurant with seating, 110 Kennedy Drive.

3. Final plat application #SD04-87 of Thomas E. Chase to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of a 20,300 sq ft general office building. The amendment consists of site modifications to adjust parking layout and add a gravel path, 46 Bowdoin Street.

4. Application #CU-04-15 of Garret & Lisa Huyer for conditional use approval under Section 14.10, Conditional Use Review, of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.

Request is for permission to construct a 9’ x 14’ deck to encroach nine (9) additional feet into the front yard for a total encroachment of 13 feet into the required front setback, 194 Laurel Hill Road.

Copies of the applications are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall.

John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board December 1, 2004

4 support groups DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call United Way GET-INFO (a confidential help line) 652-4636, MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT GROUP: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, Hill.kern@verizon.net or call 802-373-0351.

MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Cofacilitated by supportive peers and mental-health professionals and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and questioning adults age 23 and up.

Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?.

ARE YOU A PARTNER OR close all of a transgender or transsexual person? We have a support group designed for your unique needs.

The second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. R.U.1.2 Community Center, 34 Elmwood Ave., Burlington. Info, 860-7812.

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7D SUPPORTGROUPSLEGALS TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: 4th Friday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself?

Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?

60+ SUPPORT GROUP: Ongoing weekly support group for men and women over the age of 60. Share your strengths and struggles with this particular stage of life. We have fun! Facilitated by Barbara L. Kester, Ph.D. 657-3668.

MOOD DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP: First group meeting, Monday, November 8, 4:15-6 p.m., Northfield United Church, Main St. Info, 485-4934 or email suppgrp@yahoo.com.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski.

Sundays, 6 p.m. Weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting.

Info, call Fred or Bennye, 6553317 or Patricia, 658-6904.

INTERESTED IN WRITING for children? Support and critique group meets monthly. Call Anne, 861-6000 or anne@ books yme.us.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 8624516, or visit www.together. net/~cvana.

PARENTING GROUP: Parenting group for parents/guardians of children of any age. Wednesday mornings. Please call River Valley Associates for more information. 651-7520.

AL-ANON/ALATEEN: Local meetings held in Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester. For more information, call 860-8388 or toll-free, 1-866-972-5266.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington, (1068 Williston Rd.), from 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Cory Gould, 223-4111 or cgould1136@earthlink.net.

Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-VT. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Men call Sandy, 863-5708.

Women call Valerie, 655-9478.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS GROUP: Survivors and their families meet monthly for mutual support in the Burlington area, 6-7 p.m.

Call for location, 223-4111.

SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through.

Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-6309.

ADD PARTNERS SUPPORT GROUP forming. Does your partner or spouse have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)?

Would love to get together and share experiences, support, challenges. Please contact addpartner@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE: A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 767-6092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds.

DECLUTTERS SUPPORT GROUP: Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612.

PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call Amy at 247-5460 for more information.

WOMEN CHANGING: A continuous educational support group for women who are interested in changing patterns in their lives.

Wednesdays-ongoing. 12:30-2 p.m. Call Angie at AWARE in Hardwick, 472-6463.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County.

Please call 1-877-543-9498 for more info.

WANTED: Fellow painters to get together bi-weekly for coffee and to discuss our work. Support each other’s creativity! Show your work. Meet at local downtown coffee shops. Call 6582976, if interested.

AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Join our support group where the focus is on living not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities.

Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-4344423 or email: dragonheartver mont@gmavt.net or go to: www.dragonheartvermont.org.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS: Fridays, 6-7 p.m. The Society of Friends Meeting House, 173 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Free.

Info, 479-0684. 12-step program designed to help women and men with depression, negative thinking or any mental/emotional problems.

SELF-REALIZATION: Social/support group for likeminded people interested in spirituality, yoga, psychic experiences, transcendence and transformation. Burlington. If interested, call Jill at 877-3375 or email jlo@together.net.

NAKED IN VERMONT: The premier Nudist/Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE) Visit www.nakedinvermont.com.

SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732 or atblythel @aol.com.

WOMEN’S WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: Do we know what to do? Yes! Do we do it? Not always! Sometimes the answer is mutual support — for free! Let’s decide together what works for us. I want to start — do you?

Anne, 861-6000.

BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP open to new members. Meets downtown. Our goal is to become healthy and happy. For info, call Gerhard at 864-3103.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) monthly support group: For patients, caregivers and loved ones who are living or have lived with ALS. Third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Jim’s House, 1266 Creamery Rd., Williston.

Info and directions, 802-8628882 or vt@alsanne.org.

AL-ANON: Thursdays, 12:301:30 p.m. at the AWARE office, 88 High St., Hardwick. Info, 472-6463.

WOMEN IN TRANSITION: Join a support/social group for women who are separated or divorced.

The goal is to form a circle of friends for support and social activities. If interested email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com.

SMART RECOVERY: For info, contact Bob at 425-4058 or email carmody@madriver.com.

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION of Vermont: Daytime support group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester, from 12-2 p.m. For more info, contact Polly Erickson at 847-6941.

METHADONE ANONYMOUS: A medication-assisted recovery support group. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Alano Club. Directions: Rt. 15 Fort Ethan Allen entrance, Barnes Ave., third right on to Hegeman Ave., #74 on left. All are welcome.

TRANS PARTNERS support group: Meet and talk w/other partners of transgendered/transsexual people. The second Friday of every month. R.U.1.2?

Community Center, 6 p.m. 860RU12.

HEPATITIS C SUPPORT group: Second Thursday of each month.

McClure MultiGenerational Center, 6-8 p.m. Those who have hepatitis, their friends and family members are welcome.

454-1316.

ARE YOU A BUTCH, F2M, StoneButch, TGButch, TransMan, Femme, High Femme or any other description of Butch, FtM or Femme/feminine woman? If so, join us as we plan fun activities and offer each other resources, support and friendship within the Butch/FtMFemme world. For more info, contact Miss Morpheus at missmorpheus1@yahoo.com.

HARD-OF-HEARING support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family/ social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 865-9781.

WOULD YOU LIKE to join a thriving, mixed social group?

Get together for various activities/friendship in Montpelier/ Burlington. 229-4390 or email treesha7@email.com.

SKINNYDIPPERS UNITE! Visit Vermont Au Naturel. Join other naturists and like-minded people for support, discussions and more! www.vermontau naturel.com.

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PARENTS TOGETHER support groups: Would you like to talk and share ideas with other parents about the joys and challenges of children? Support groups for all parents. Desireah, 796-3119.

MENTAL ILLNESSES: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine.

Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp. 862-6683 for info.

NONCUSTODIAL SUPPORT group for parents. Contact Bill Bagdon, 434-6495.

ARE YOU UNABLE TO get out of debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Is it a problem for you? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous. Wednesdays, 7:308:30 p.m. The Alano Club, 74 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Contact Valerie P. at 324-7847.

BRAIN INJURY: Open to people who sustained a brain injury, their caregivers and family.

Expert speakers often scheduled.

1st Wed. of every month, 6-8 p.m. Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester. Call Deb Parizo, 863-8644.

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes. Free and confidential.

SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866869-7341 (toll-free).

MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY group: support and education for people with psychiatric challenges. Joan, 865-6135.

FAMILY/FRIENDS OF THOSE suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: second Monday of the month, 4-5 p.m.

The Arbors. 985-8600.

SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL violence: Form contacts and discuss ways to begin healing. Women’s Rape Crisis Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0555.

DIVORCED PEOPLE: If you are separated, thinking of separating, in the process of divorce, or just divorced, I’m thinking about starting a loose group where such people can talk, whine, have some fun, and maybe even get together. Perhaps there is life after him or her. If interested email Bob at bberman@ ttiglobal.com or call/lv msg. at 802-388-0779.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS: Looking for persons interested in forming a support group for activities in the Burlington area.

Info, 656-3280.

“HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 3886107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS: All men and women welcome. There are currently four meeting per week. Mon., 6-7:15 p.m. Wed. 78 a.m. Thurs., 7:30-8:30 p.m., Sat. 10-11:30 a.m. Brenda, 658-9278.

BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP: Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 877-3742. Area men are invited to join this weekly group for varied discussions and drumming.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Christ Church Presbyterian, UVM, Burlington.

Info, 482-5319. People mourning the loss of children, grandchildren or siblings find help and support.

PROSTATE CANCER: The second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 5 p.m. Board Room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester.

Info, 800-639-1888. This “manto-man” support group deals with disease.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 863-2655.

Overeaters get support in addressing their problem.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 860-8382.

Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 and join a group in your area.

AL-ANON: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. First Congregational Church, N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free. Info, 6556512. Seven other locations also. Info, 860-8388. Do you have a friend or relative with an alcohol problem? Al-Anon can help.

DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE: WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Addison County for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Info, 388-4205.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: A group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member.

The only requirement is a desire to stop using. For meeting info, call 802-862-4516 or visit www.together.net/cvana.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS: Fridays, 6-7 p.m. The Society of Friends Meeting House, 173 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Free.

Info, 899-3006. This 12-step program is designed to help women and men with depression, negative thinking or any mental or emotional problem.

SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS Anonymous: Sundays, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, write to P.O. Box 5843, Burlington, VT 05402. Get help through this weekly 12step program.

HEROIN 101: Educational and informational support group.

Free. First Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. GMNC. 275 College St. Info, 860-3567.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS: Burlington, meets at Birchwood Terrace, 2nd & 4th Wed., at 1:30. Colchester, meets at FAHC, Fanny Allen Campus, 1st Thurs. of month at 3 and 7 p.m.

Shelburne, meets at The Arbors, 2nd Tues. of month at 10 a.m.

ADULTS EXPERIENCING the death of a loved one: Two Wed. evenings a month, First Congregational Church, Burlington. Info, 434-4159.

DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S disease support group for the caregivers: Barre, meets at Rowan Ct., 4th Wed. of month at 3 p.m. Montpelier, 338 River St., 2nd Wed. of month at 7 p.m.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE: meets 1st Tues. of each month at the Heineburg Sr. Ctr., Heineburg Ave., Burlington. Lunch is avail. by calling 863-3982 in advance.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: For people with cancer and their families. UHC campus, 1 South Prospect St., Arnold 2 Resource Rm. Every 2nd and 4th Mon., 56:30 p.m. Info, 847-8400.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT group: UHC campus, 1 South Prospect St., Arnold 2 Resource Rm. Every 1st and 3rd Mon., 56:30 p.m. Info, 847-8400.

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4 colonic hydrotherapy COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY: Digestive wellness. 20 years, experience in holistic therapies. “Wellness begins from within.” Call for appt.

660-0779.

4 general health VIAGRA: $2.40/dose. Cialis available. Lowest price refills. Guaranteed! Call PBG we can help! Non-profit organization. Toll-free: 1866-887-7283. (AAN CAN)

hand/arm 4 health MUSICIANS/COMPUTER USERS: Eliminate pain.

Learn to unify/coordinate the positioning/movement of your fingers, hands/arms.

Gain accuracy, speed, ease.

Alison Cheroff, concert pianist, Taubman Approach.

802-454-1907.

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HYPNOSIS. YES. IT WORKS. Effective for smoking cessation, weight loss, motivation, stress management and more! Call Kristin Watson, Certified Hypnotherapist, at Pathways to WellBeing, 862-8806 x 2.

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A GOOD MASSAGE is within reach. Offering Swedish-style relaxation massage. Office at College and Union. Affordable, with fees on a sliding scale. Andrew Powers, 363-8704.

GREEN GODDESS HEALING: Combines Japanese Shiatsu and Western massage for a deep-tissue treatment, easing pain, reducing stress.

Reflexology/Reiki treatments avail. Burlington. Kristin, 862-8806 x 2.

METTA TOUCH: Thai Yoga Massage: Integration of gentle stretching, massage & acupressure techniques.

Release stress & become energized! Blythe Kent, Certified Practitioner.

Downtown Burlington, flexible schedule. 862-2212.

STRONG HANDS AND A CARING MIND equal a soothing, full-body massage.

Student discount. Feel free to stay as long as you like.

Roy, 660-0903.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE and Bodywork: Kastle Sanderson Combs, C.M.T. is certified in a vast array of Eastern and Western bodywork styles. Your session is uniquely structured to fit your specific concerns. Gift certificates are always available. Convenient downtown location. Visit http://www.healthy massage.

Info for more information. For appointment scheduling, please call 862-8806 ext. 7.

WINNER OF THE 2004 WELLNESS PRACTITIONER DAYSIES AWARD: Come in and feel these award-winning hands taking you to a place of healing and health through Reiki and deep-tissue massage for men and women with Sergio Corrales, CMT. Now accepting appoinments for out/in calls.

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4 nutrition TOO BUSY TO COOK? Experienced private chef and nutrition consultant prepares your meals and delivers them to your home. Nutritious, delicious and reasonably priced. Call Chef-on-the-Go, 802-933-6645.

4 psychics MALE WITCH psychic readings and counseling. Casting and removal of spells.

Contact with spirits. Call 24/7. Tom, 800-419-3346.

Credit/debit cards. Get back the one you love. (AAN CAN)

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BURLINGTON: Upper church St. Very nice space avail. for 1-or 2-day sublet. Perfect for psychotherapist, large enough for small group work.

Lovely light space, wellappointed. $8/hour or $50/day. Please call 879-6872.

BARBARA L. KESTER, PH.D. Licensed psychologist-Doctorate. 125 College St., Burlington. Interactive, psychodynamic approach.

Transitions, loss, abuse, divorce, health concerns.

657-3668.

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DIETING GOT YOU DOWN? You’ve tried everything else, now do what works! I lost 37 lbs. and 5 pant sizes. I’ll teach you how to change your shape for life! Call for a free consultation, 802-933-6645.

RELATIONSHIP COACHING: Learn how to communicate to relate as opposed to control, fight well and stay connected; leave the past out of “it” and begin with what is, right now! Robyn Yureck, CPCC Certified Life coach, 802-655-0131, robyny@adel phia.net.

4 women’s health IN-HOME BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT: Lactation Resources of Vermont, Sally MacFadyen IBCLC, Kathleen Bruce IBCLC and Mary Bibb IBCLC will provide professional lactation consultations in your home. Your insurance may even cover it. Call for details. 878-6181.

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Mary Magdalene, Buddha, Tara, Kwan Yin, Krishna, Parvati or some other enlightened one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Don’t fight the inevitable. Don’t resist it and bitch about it and curse it. On the other hand, don’t just lie down and let it roll on over you, relinquishing your will and losing your spunk.

Instead, Virgo, have fun with the inevitable. Tease it and question it.

Influence it through the ingenuity of your playfulness. Develop a relationship with it that allows you to be true to yourself even as you learn to love it.

“Centuries of travel lore suggest that when we no longer know where to turn, our real journey has just begun.”

So says Phil Cousineau in his book, The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred. I hope that’s a perfect description of your current state, Cancerian. It may not be obvious yet, but losing your direction is the best gift you could have possibly been given. Being unsure of your next move is a crucial development in your life story, and a virtual guarantee that you will be in the right place at the right time for a divine intervention a few weeks from now.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Your soul is the best friend you keep forgetting you have. It’s closer than your breath and older than death. It dreams like a mountain, laughs like a river and communicates with you in the exuberantly mysterious style of animals and gods. You are alive because of your soul!

It loves you with nonstop, unconditional ingenuity. Isn’t it right, then, to devote at least one special day each year to honoring it and giving thanks for its blessings? From an astrological perspective, this is a perfect time to do just that. Schedule Soul Celebration Day for sometime this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One good way to celebrate your astrological Season of Rapture would be to acquire the book Sexual Energy Ecstasy: A Practical Guide to Lovemaking Secrets of the East and West, by David and Ellen Ramsdale. Carry out any of the exercises between pages 333 and 339, including these: 1. Imagine that your house is burning down around you while you’re making love; you’re too blissfully engrossed to flee, and die in each other’s arms. 2. As you make love, imagine you’re dreaming and will soon wake up. 3. Imagine that your lover’s face keeps changing, becoming the faces that he or she had in past incarnations. 4. Make love with paper bags over your heads. Cut out holes for your eyes and mouths. 5. Imagine that you’re making love to Jesus Christ,

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): It’s an excellent time for you to fuel your urge to compete. But wait! Before you start working yourself into a frenzy about your rivals and adversaries, before you erupt with a surge of jealous fantasies, read this quote from ballet superstar, Mikhail Baryshnikov: “I

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My house isn’t big enough to hold all my stuff, so I keep some of it at a local storage facility. My room there is number 417. It’s in the middle of a long hall lined with rooms that other people have rented for their junk. The sequence of numbered doors is odd; it goes 415 to 416 to 417 to 752 to 418 to 419 to 420. How did 752 get in there? It’s a mystery — sort of like your life in the coming week, Libra. I predict that you’ll soon experience a comparable interruption in the orderly flow of things. But that shouldn’t be a problem for you as long as you don’t worry about it. I suggest that you just glide through the seemingly out-ofplace event, having faith that the regularly scheduled flow will return after a relatively brief blip.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1964, U.S. President Lyndon Johnson declared an unconditional “war on poverty.” It was an enlightened use of martial force — an unprecedent-

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In the coming weeks, convince your inner warrior to turn away from all temptations to express rage and destruction. Reprogram him or her to fight wildly in behalf of beauty, truth, justice and love.

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(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dr. Ivan Goldberg (http://psychcentral.com/maniaquiz.htm) has created a questionnaire to help excitable people stay alert for when they may be about to go over the edge. For instance, he advises them to be wary if they’re thinking things like, “My mind has never been sharper,” “I need less sleep than usual,” “I have more new ideas than I can handle,” “I have been feeling particularly playful,” or “I have been feeling like ‘the life of the party.’”

The weird thing is, Aquarius, that you’re expressing many of the symptoms he names, only in you it’s a sign of extraordinary vitality. Now please tap into the generosity and joy you’ve got in such abundance right now, and make the following affirmation, which is number 15 on Goldberg’s list: I have special plans for the world.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be here now. That’s usually pretty good advice. It means reeling your mind in from its distracted daydreaming about the past and future so that you can be fully attentive to the present moment. To really be here now, you have to stop fantasizing about what might happen or what could have been, and instead focus on what’s actually unfolding right in front of you. Having said all that, however, I’m going to give you astrological permission to spend an inordinate amount of time in the coming week following a different mandate. For a limited time only, Sagittarius, you can and should be there then: Vividly imagine yourself in a desirable future scenario as if it were already happening. Feel the feelings you’ll have when it materializes.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): For far too long, Pisces, you have been overly tolerant of sober, solemn approaches. You have allowed businesslike people with a lack of emotional riches to define important questions.

You have acted as if the absurdly literal mindset that views everything in black and white is strong and authoritative.

What better time than now, therefore, to launch a strike in the name of irreverence, hilarity and wildly poetic justice?

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22Jan. 19): In his book, The Secrets and Mysteries of Hawaii, Pila Chiles recounts the advice given him by an Indian holy man: “If you have lost the business, your house and wife, after you have been pronounced terminally ill and life has dealt you the worst blows, there is only one duty left. That is to crawl over to the nearest mirror, hoist yourself up, look deeply into it with your last breath, and say aloud

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monday at 5pm PHONE 802.864.5684 FAX 802.865.1015 EMAIL classified@sevendaysvt.com DEADLINE

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4REAL ESTATE PHOTO ADS: 25 + photo, $35/week.

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4DISPLAY ADS: $19.75/col. inch. 4ADULT ADS: $20/col. inch.

All line ads must be prepaid. We take VISA, MASTERCARD & cash, of course.

Family Shelter Staff Position

Part-time, substitute, and overnight positions available in our Family Shelters. Responsibilities include working with families in shelter to maintain a safe and supportive living environment. Strong communication and crisis management skills a must.

Weekends required.

Send cover letter and resumé to:

Heather Blondin COTS P.O. Box 1616 Burlington VT 05402 No phone calls accepted.

EOE

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

“Goals determine what you are going to be.”

-Julius Erving

Professional Nurses Service is offering a

Licensed Nursing Assistant Training Class January 17, 2005 through February 3, 2005.

Application deadline is December 15, 2004.

Seeking F/T temp-to-hire Payroll Specialist for large financial institution. Will service/process all customer payroll related info. Must have 3+ years' payroll experience and multi-state tax-processing knowledge.

Associate’s degree/MS Word/Excel pref. Competitive pay. Hours: 9am-6pm.

Please call number below for more details.

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Are you tired of not getting recognized for your outstanding attitude? Join the team that cares about you!

For the people…the place… the possibilities.

MAIL CLERK SUPERVISOR

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT Department of Tourism and Marketing Department of Buildings and General Services Tell Vermont’s story to the world. Experienced professional sought to lead the Department of Tourism & Marketing’s Seeking team-oriented supervisor toResponsible coordinate activities within public and trade relations efforts. for all media the state’s in-state postal operations center. Prior experience relations and out-of-state; presssupervisory release development; targeted story ideas toin regional and national media; ispitching essential.

Requires experience postal operations, knowledge development of press trips and itineraries; management of parcel shipping/tracking/receiving software, proficiency of with media contact lists; and support for Vermont’s international Word and Excel, and good oral and written communication public relation initiatives. Montpelier – Exempt, Full-Time. Apply skills.

Middlesex - full-time. by resume, writing samples and a minimum of three references to Sybil Chicoine, Deputy Commissioner, 6 Baldwin Street, Application 12/10/04.Deadline: 10/10/03.

Montpelier, VTdeadline: 05633. Application Log onto www.vermontpersonnel.org for job description.

To apply, interested candidates should use the online job application at www.vtstatejobs.info or contact the Department of Personnel, Employment Services at (800) 640-1657 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service).

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Essex Location Needs

Pine Ridge School is currently accepting applications for a long-term substitute

Cooks Waitstaff & Drivers

Computer Instructor

Apply in person: 1 David Drive, Essex, VT

to begin January 15, 2005.This individual will be responsible for teaching computer programs and applications, as well as for monitoring the computer lab. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, and will ideally have experience working with high-school students with learning differences.Teacher certification is preferred.

South Burlington Location Needs

Cooks Waitstaff & Drivers

Please submit resumé to:

Apply in person: 764 Shelburne Road, South Burlington

Jodi Perrin, Education Director 9505 Williston Road Williston, VT 05495 or jperrin@pineridgeschool.com

Full & part-time benefits, flexible schedule.

Always seeking entry-level managers.

EOE

Please, no phone calls.

State of Vermont Department of Aging and Independent Living

Duxbu ry, VT

connecting people with technology www.retn.org

Red Hen Baking and Delivery job opening haikus:

Production Coordinator Energetic, organized, well-tempered professional sought to work in a dynamic environment working with people and technology to provide community resources and services through television, video and internet programs.

Production Coordinator needed for this 12-yearold local not-for-profit company with an educational mission operating RETN Channel 16 on Adelphia in thirteen towns in northwestern Vermont. Qualified applicants must have skills with organization, employee supervision, video production, and computers. Awareness of and capacity for emerging technologies required.

Apply by mail or email only. No phone calls please. Send letter of interest, resume with references, and any other materials to: Scott Campitelli, Executive Director, RETN P.O. Box 2386, South Burlington, VT 05407-2386 scottc@retn.org Apply no later than December 15, 2004.

SYSTEMS DEVELOPER I Full-time position available for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Waterbury to be a database manager and to provide statistical and data support for a research grant aimed at developing innovative methods for removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Professional experience with statistics, database management and computers is essential. BA with 3 credits in statistics, plus one year of experience (or graduate coursework) in research and statistics preferred.

Apply online at www.vtstatejobs.info.

Deadline for application is December 13, 2004.

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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#2 Bakers of bread know That this is very hard work But, oh what pleasure!

#3 For further info randy@redhenbaking or the phone below.

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EMPLOYMENT Financial Analyst

PART-TIME BAKER Needed for our busy Shelburne bakery.

Reliable person with flexibility. Please stop by our store on Route 7, for an application or call (802) 985-2000 for more information.

Famous for Smoked Meats and Fine Foods

Full-time position open immediately at Burlington-based aerospace company. Excellent pay and benefits.

Qualified candidates must have 3-5 years' experience, experience with expense budgeting, and strong computer skills, including Access and Office. Experience in manufacturing or profit/loss environment a plus.

Email resumés to emily.luce@adeccona.com or fax to 802-658-3147.

Adecco, 30 Kimball Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403 EOE

ROOFERS & LABORERS Good wages & benefits Women & minorities encouraged to apply.

Apply in person at: A.C. Hathorne Co., 252 Ave. C, Williston, VT 862-6473

Thatcher Brook Inn Route 100 North, Waterbury

Now Hiring:

Housekeeper Experienced

Please call us at 802-244-5911

BARTENDING SCHOOL n Hands-on Training n National Certification n Job Assistance

RECEIVING POSITION AVAILABLE Responsibilities include receiving/confirming daily deliveries of blank goods/finished products, data entry and reconciliation of product to PO’s, and communication with suppliers. Must possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be able to delegate tasks. Join our team in providing custom products and apparel to clients like MTV, Pepsi, Magic Hat, & B&J’s. Great work environment. Benefits include health, vacation, holiday pay & 401k. Apply at Select Design, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OPENING Leading area CPA Firm seeks Seasonal Administrative Assistant for fulltime employment during Tax Season from mid-December through April 15th 2005. Excellent candidate must be self-starter, motivated, handle stress well and present a professional image to clients.

Duties include extensive client and staff interaction, telephones/ reception, scheduling/calendar, assembling tax returns and database tracking/management. Knowledge in MS Office/Windows 2000, Goldmine and Internet preferred. Compensation rate is $11 - $13/hour.

Only candidates with prior reception experience need apply. Please send resumé and references to:

Firm Administrator at amyp@jda-cpa.com or fax to: 802-878-7197.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR for busy apartment complex. Candidate should be highly motivated, skilled in various forms of apartment upkeep and must have good people skills. Send resumé to:

P.O. Box 702, Colchester, VT 05446.

ICP General Manager Intervale Compost Products (ICP), an enterprise of the Intervale Foundation, seeks to fill the position of ICP General Manager. ICP is Vermont’s premier commercial composting operation. ICP recycles community and agricultural wastes to produce high quality soils.

Successful candidates shall have a minimum of 5 years management experience in agriculture, horticulture, waste management or related field. Business savvy, project management, business development experience, ability to innovate, and strong personnel management leadership skills are a must. Experience working with non-profit organization very helpful. Successful candidates will demonstrate entrepreneurial skills and an ability to take an existing successful business to its next level of growth.

The Intervale Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and offers excellent benefits.

Salary is commensurate with experience, and profit sharing opportunities are available.

Please send cover letter and resumé to the attention of:

Kit Perkins, Executive Director Intervale Foundation 180 Intervale Rd. Burlington, Vermont 05401

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com CHITTENDEN SOUTH SUPERVISORY UNION 2004-2005 Licensed Opening

Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood, Inc.

Shelburne Community School

Director of Patient Services This full-time member of the Management Team will provide leadership and be responsible for NAPP’s clinical programs serving 5000 patients annually in three health centers. Maintains systems and a climate of teamwork to enssure quality, productivity and responsiveness to patients, regulatory bodies and the mission of NAPP. Develops and monitors clinical budgets. Supervises midlevel managers.

Requires current license to practice in New York State as a registered nurse, nurse midwife or nurse practitioner. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, business, health care administration or related field required. Will consider substantial managerial experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. 5-7 years of management experience in a clinical setting required. Experience in women’s health or family planning preferred.

Comprehensive salary and benefits package offered. For consideration, send letter of interest, resumé and salary requirements

by December 3, 2004, to:

Chief Executive Officer Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood 66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 or to jobs@NAPPonline.org EOE

LONG-TERM SUB – Long-term substitute teaching position for a Grade 1 Team Teacher beginning on March 15, 2005. Apply online to www.schoolspring.com.

2004-2005 Non-Licensed Openings Williston School District PARAEDUCATORS – Williston School District Special Education Department has several paraeducator positions available for experienced applicants. If you want to make a difference with children, and gain valuable experience, consider joining our special education team. Pay rate is competitive, benefits are included. Apply to Williston Central School, Attn: Cindy Morin, Special Education Office Manager, 195 Central School Drive, Williston, VT 05495. Questions? Call Cindy at 879-5845.

Champlain Valley Union High School CUSTODIAN, NIGHT SHIFT – Immediate opening! Monday-Friday.

Call 482-7177 for info. or pick up an application at the CVU Office, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

Chittenden South Supervisory Union SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS – If interested in becoming a substitute custodian, please call 383-1234 and request an application.

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Housekeepers needed

Kitchen Helper

Caregivers Wanted

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Morning hours only. $9/hr., 20 hours/week. No nights, weekends or holidays.

Call 802-862-6253

Great pay, flexible schedules. Come join our team and help Vermont’s seniors with non-medical care and companionship.

Burlington Meals On Wheels

145 Pine Haven Shore Rd., Suite 1041 Shelburne, VT 05482 1-866-284-1912 1-802-288-8117

in local nursing homes. Apply in person to: Burlington Health and Rehab 300 Pearl Street Burlington, VT 05401

THE SHERATON BURLINGTON HOTEL 7 On-call Banquet Servers 7 Banquet Set-up 7 PT Banquet Bartenders 7 Housekeepers 7 Front Desk Agents All shifts available and full-time with benefits.

Help Wanted Full-time and part-time, experienced

• COOKS • DISHWASHERS To work in a fast-paced restaurant. Competitive wages and excellent work environment.

Apply in person at:

NATE BALL, HUMAN RESOURCES 870 WILLISTON ROAD, SO. BURLINGTON, VT 05403 OR EMAIL: BURLINGTONVT.HR@SHERATON.COM

Job Hotline: 865-6611

WEBSITE DEVELOPER Manufacturi ng County (S. R company in southern yegate) is lo C oking for an aledonia and talented ener in their websi dividual to code and m getic te. Individu arket versed in al al needs to l aspects of be website deve well including H TM lo (Perl, Javasc L layout and CGI prog pment ramm ript, environmen VBS). A fun, dynamic ing wor t. Great grow th potential. k Send re

sumé to: m g Mountain M leich@gmail.com or eadows Pot P.O. Box 16 tery 3, South Rye gate, VT 05 069.

Green Mountain Nursing Home 1102 Ethan Allen Avenue Colchester, VT 05401

No experience necessary, will train the right people.

Please, no phone calls.

Positions #82 & 83 Looking for a person to provide daily support for a challenging boy with developmental disabilities in the Barre area. This will be a home/activity-based position, must be able to work weekends and flexible shifts, nonbenefited position. Candidates must have a valid Vermont operator’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle. Training provided.

Send resumé with letter of interest to:

The Burlington School District Employment Opportunities:

Sterling Area Services, Inc. PO Box 1207 Morrisville, VT 05661 Or call 1-800-698-7602 and ask for Sarah.

EOE Long-term Substitute, for Business Classes at BHS. Career Explorations, Accounting and Multimedia.

Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston • 879-9492

Or

Paraeducators. 20-hour and 33.5-hour positions for Early Essential Education; 30-hour position at Barnes Elementary and anticipated 25-hour Title 1 position for H.O. Wheeler school. .5 FTE Elementary Teacher. Anticipated for Lawrence Barnes school to teach grade 2/3 combined classroom.

Northeastern Family Institute Northeastern Family Institute, a private, nonprofit mental health organization, has an opening in their day treatment school in St. Johnsbury.

Instructional Assistants

Parent/Community Involvement Coordinator.

Edmunds Middle School.

After-school Program Course Instructors.

1 hour/week. Various schools.

Bus Driver. Full-time, CDL type I license required.

Burlington School District, Human Resources 150 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 See detailed information on our website www.bsdvt.org.

EOE • Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Cornerstone School Innovative and motivated individuals to work in a one-to-one situation with students within a day treatment setting. Candidates must possess an Associate’s degree. Experience working with adolescents preferred.

Please send letter of interest and resumé to: Education Director, Cornerstone School 510 Portland Street St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Closing date: Until positions are filled.

EOE

Full-time Teller

City of Burlington

Northfield Savings Bank is seeking a teller for our Essex Branch location. Candidate should be friendly, professional and enjoy assisting customers with their financial needs. Cash handling, accuracy, and basic computer skills a must.

Burlington City Arts seeks an energetic, creative individual to develop and manage the arts education program for the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts. Arts education, programming and staff management experience required.

Northfield Savings Bank’s fast-paced and professional work environment is supported by an outstanding reward system. We offer a competitive salary, sales incentive pay and profit sharing along with a generous benefits package including: group insurance programs, pension plan, 401(k), paid time-off and educational assistance.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

For a complete description or to apply, contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145.

Visit www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us for an application form.

Send résumé, cover letter and City of Burlington application by December 15th to:

HR Department Rm. 33 City Hall Burlington, VT 05401

Employment applications are available at any NSB office; or resumés may be forwarded to: Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources Department PO Box 347 Northfield, VT 05663 Fax: 802-485-5330 Email: Kimc@nsbvt.com

Convenience Store Manager Maplefields is looking for a great person to become part of our growing team. As the Manager of a high-volume Maplefields location, opportunity is unlimited.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) Plan • Paid Vacation Time • Paid Personal Time • Paid Holidays • Health & Dental Plans Available • Outstanding Bonus Program • Opportunities for Advancement If you have an outstanding personality, a background in retail or food service management and have great leadership skills, please give us a call to schedule an interview or send your resumé to:

EOE

Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

R.L. Vallee, Inc., Attn: Skip Potter 414 Roosevelt Highway, Suite 201 Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-6122 x114

EOE

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Growing Place Child Development Center,

Part-time, After-school Position

an NAEYC accredited program, is searching for a GREAT pre-K teacher! An excellent team is ready to welcome you in December. Must be motivated, reliable, energetic and committed to children. Experience and CDA/degree in ECE or related field required.

Sterling Area Services seeks to hire immediately for a part-time, after-school position. Staff will provide personal care support in community setting to a 13-year-old boy with autism. Team players with training in behavioral support and/or non-verbal communication strategies are preferred. Some lifting may be required. All applicants must be licensed and able to provide reliable transportation. This young man would prefer to add a male role model to his support team if possible.

Please call Patty at 879-2525 or send resumé to kimax6@verizon.net.

Part-time School-Age Site Directors Energetic, organized persons to direct YMCA afterschool program in Richmond. 22-27 hrs/week.

Bachelor's in education or related field, experience with school-age children. Competitive salary, training opportunities. Resumé to:

Tricia Pawlik 266 College St. Burlington, VT 05401 or call 862-9622

EOE

Sterling Area Services, Inc., PO Box 1207 Morrisville, VT 05661 EOE

Join the Small Dog team!

Rural Vermont

Community Health RNs Wanted!

Send resumé with letter of interest to:

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

FULL TIME This position will provide skilled nursing services to our patients based upon a plan of care approved by a physician. In the delivery of care, our nurses use independent judgment based on common principles of pathophysiology and accepted standards of care.

Our nurses work collaboratively with patients, families, other disciplines and community agencies.

BAYLOR PLAN

32-40 hours/week Fair pay, and benefits include fully paid health insurance and generous vacation package.

Great Opportunity to lead winning campaigns, work directly with grassroots groups, and address “root cause” issues!

Job duties include:

For a fun, fast paced time.

We are offering a Baylor Plan to cover a four-eveningper-week position. You will be paid and receive benefits for 40 hours per week plus on-call differential. Duties to include providing skilled nursing care in the home for an identified number of patients in the early evening. The remainder of the time is “on-call” for problems or unexpected care needs.

organizing, mobilization, strategy development with policy director and membership director, materials (grassroots materials, event promotion, action packs, toolkits), membership development with membership director, alliance building, press work (letters to the editor, press releases, liaison between press and grassroots spokespeople), events (planning and publicizing), intern/volunteer recruitment

Small Dog Electronics is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a part-time sales representative for our busy retail showroom in Waitsfield, Vermont. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills with preference given for those individuals that have Apple Macintosh skills.

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long term disability, free life insurance, 401k plan, and up to 31 days of paid time off per year.

Rural Vermont is a statewide grassroots advocacy organization that educates, advocates, and activates Vermonters to build living soils, thriving farms, and healthy communities.

Candidates must be available Saturdays and be able to commit 20 hours per week.

Please e-mail your resume to Rob Berkey at: Berkey@smalldog.com, no phone calls please.

WEEKEND COVERAGE We are also searching for a per diem RN to provide weekend/on call coverage.

Qualifications for our nursing positions include current VT Registered Nursing license and two years of nursing experience.

Please submit a resumé and cover letter by December 10th to:

Rural Vermont Program Director Search 15 Barre Street, Ste. 2 Montpelier, VT 05602 Or fax to 802-223-0269

To apply, please send resumé to: ACHH&H, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or stop by our office approx.

2 miles north of Middlebury on Rte. 7.

For more information call HR at 802-388-7259.

Northeastern Family Institute

Email submissions will not be accepted.

Questions? Call 802-223-7222 or email amybeth@together.net Rural Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Small Dog Electronics is a non-smoking environment, smokers need not apply. We are a member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.

Small Dog Electronics, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Small Dog Electronics complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.

Compassion Care Comfort Community Commitment

NFI, an expanding statewide mental health treatment system for children, adolescents and families, is seeking to fill the following positions:

AWAKE OVERNIGHT STAFF NFI is seeking Awake Overnight Counselors for its Residential Programs for youth. Experience working with children and adolescents desired. This is a full-time position with benefits. We offer a competitive salary.

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS Seeking counselors to work at our Residential Programs. Work with a talented team in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children with emotional and behavioral challenges desired. Responsibilities include counseling youth, ADL (activity, daily learning), hygiene & living skills, and assist in treatment and discharge planning. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary.

RESPITE NFI also needs Respite Counselors to work closely with the staff and directly with clients on an “as needed basis” (often up to 35 hours a week are available). They will be taught exceptional skills in working with teenagers.

Come join the creative, dynamic team at NFI. Call Jaime Wark today at 658-3914 ext. 624 or email your resumé to: jlwark@earthlink.net.

NFI Vermont 30 Airport Road South Burlington, VT 05403 EOE

A family-like atmosphere. Passion for helping people. A commitment to our community. These are just a few of the reasons employees are attracted to Gifford. But more importantly, it’s why they stay. Career opportunities available in the following areas:

Clinical: • • • • • •

LPN, Wednesday/Friday in Montpelier Nurse Manager, Patient Care Services Radiology Manager Respiratory Therapist, per diem RN, OR and RN, Long-term Care Weekend Lab Technologist

Non-Clinical: • • • •

Associate Director of Quality/Risk Mgt. Hospitality & Food Service Manager Housekeeper, Outlying Buildings Human Resources Manager

Expedite your application!

Apply online at www.giffordmed.org • EOE

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Imani Health Institute is currently hiring a

PT Case Manager to work with individuals who are living with HIV/ AIDS throughout the state of Vermont. Individual should be a self-starter, independent worker, have computer skills and reliable transportation. Please send resumé and three references to:

Imani Health Institute PO Box 5003 Burlington, VT 05402

Rosita's Mexican Restaurant is looking for qualified LINE COOKS to work in our restaurant kitchen. If you have what it takes to work in our fast-paced and customer-friendly environment, we want to hear from you. Contact Steve or Pat at 802-583-3858, email to steve@rositasmexicanfood.com or mail resumé to:

Blueberry Hill Inn

has a teaching opening:

PReschool Teacher Individual committed to Early Childhood Education wanted to join our preschool teaching team. Our preschool has low ratios and supports 17 children between the ages of three and five years old. Ability to play, to inspire, and to laugh a must. Experience in early education and licensed teacher is preferred.

Our center offers play-based philosophy, supportive team, and unique setting which includes wooded trails and large gross motor space. We offer competitive wages, health insurance, paid time-off, paid holidays, education and paid training.

Has it been your dream to work at a Country Inn? Would you like to learn the “ins and outs” of the innkeeping business?

Blueberry Hill may have the job for you!

• Great wages • An excellent learning experience • Available room and board if needed • Opportunity to meet people from around the world • All the chocolate chip cookies you can eat

Please send cover letter, resumé and three references to: Ascension Childcare 95 Allen Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 or email to Katie at Aschildcar@verizon.net

Send resumé to:

Blueberry Hill Inn Goshen, VT 05733 or email to: info@blueberryhillinn.com

Where Children Learn Though Play – Laying Foundations for Life-Long Learning

2550 Sugarbush Access Rd., Warren, VT 05674

employment@sevendaysvt.com CCCCCCCCC Childcare Center seeks and energetic, flexible, reliable Teacher for a transitional/toddler teaching position.

32-40 hours per week. CDA or ECE Associate and experience in childcare a must. Health care, vacation, sick time benefits, 401K. Employees are eligible for holiday pay upon hire. Please call Robin at (802) 8626299 for an interview or send resumé to:

A Place to Grow Children’s Center 300 Pearl Street • Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Robin Rielly

Peer Outreach Worker We are looking for a dynamic young person to help connect the GLBTQQ youth community to Spectrum services.

Duties include: Staffing drop-in center, providing educational programming to youth, Internet-based outreach, street-based outreach, making connections with community organizations.

Qualifications: Must be between the ages of 14 and 21. Must possess the ability to connect with the GLBTQQ community. Ability to act as role model for peers. Email: tmessier@spectrumvt.org to apply.

Vermont Technical College seeks part-time faculty for the spring semester of 2005 (January 10-May 14, 2005).

The following courses and locations are available.

Course Number

Course Title

Location

BUS 1052 ACC 1010 BUS 2150 CIS 2230 CIS 2280 CIS 2720 ELT 2040 ELT 2130

Information Processing II – 5 hours lecture-lab/week Computerized Accounting – 5 hours lecture-lab/week Office Information Systems – 3 hours lecture System Administration – 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab/week Perl Programming – lecture Special Topics – 1 lecture, 1 lab Computer System Components/Interfaces – 1 lecture, 2 labs Industrial Electronics – 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Williston Campus Williston Campus Williston Campus Williston Campus Williston Campus Williston Campus Williston Campus Williston Campus

Assignment (note different dates) Nursing Clinical Instructor – 18 hours/week to supervise Practical Nursing students from December 4 , 2004 – June 18, 2005. MSN preferred. Chittenden County.

Nursing Clinical Instructor – 18 hours per week to supervise Associate's degree nursing students from January 13 – May 16, 2005. MSN required. Chittenden County.

Send cover letter, resumé and the names of three references to:

Office of Academic Dean, ATTN: 5.13, Vermont Technical College PO Box 500, Randolph Center, VT 05061 Or apply by e-mail to llucas@vtc.edu.

Send cover letter and resumé to: 177 Pearl Street Burlington, VT 05401 802.862.5396

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH COURSE(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO TEACH!

We’re Hiring – Join Our Team!

Human Resources Generalist – Temporary We are looking for a full-time temporary HR professional with a minimum of two years' experience in an HR office. Bachelor’s degree, attention to detail and excellent verbal and written skills are required. Primary duties will include recruitment and benefits administration. If you are a people-person with a great sense of humor while maintaining discretion with sensitive information, consider joining the City Market HR Team!

Produce Stocker – Temporary Our crack team of produce experts is looking for someone to provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service while keeping our displays fully stocked. Must be able to lift and carry 50-80 lbs. and work some nights and weekends. Prior retail experience with produce handling, serving the public and/or stocking essential.

We offer generous product discounts to all employees, as well as free coffee and tea!

EOE

Fill out an application at Customer Service or send your resumé via email or snail-mail to:

CITY MAR KET–HR 82 S. Wi no o sk i Ave ., Sui te 2 Bu r li ng to n, VT 05401 Jobs@ci t ym ar ke t.c o op

PRINCIPAL 9-12 Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, Vermont Beginning July 1, 2005

The Bellows Free Academy Board of School Directors invites highly motivated educators with exceptional skills in Standards Based Curriculum and Assessment, and School Finance and Management to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative leadership skills. The candidate should possess the ability to motivate the school and the community around a common vision.

The B.F.A. St. Albans School has an enrollment of 1200 students. The skilled and experienced staff of 204 offers quality educational experiences for all students.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a Vermont Principal License. Applications must include a letter of interest, current resumé, transcript, three current letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Position will remain open until filled. Competitive salary and benefits.

Complete applications are to be sent to:

Marilyn Grunewald, Superintendent of Schools 28 Catherine Street St. Albans, Vermont 05478

Onion River Co-op

E.O.E.

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The Bagel in Stowe has two openings.

PAINTERS & APPRENTICE

Baker. We are seeking an early riser to bake and make the bagels and have the rest of the day to yourself. Experience preferred, but we will train the right individual.

Counter Service Person to take care of customers. Seeking dependable, energetic person for fun, fast-paced, busy establishment.

for high-quality residential projects.

Must provide reliable transportation and take direction from 50-year-old eccentric boss/craftsman. Learn a trade.

Eat lunch with a view. Work with Brian.

Holidays and vacations.

Call Terry at 802-253-7821.

CAMPBELL PAINTERS

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVER: FT, Wed - Sun, 6am-2pm. Responsible for set up, break down and cleaning of the breakfast area, restocking food/paper supplies, must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Duties include driving van to and from the airport, banking and other daily errands. Must enjoy working with the public in a fast-paced environment. We offer a fun place to work, competitive wages and benefits. Interested applicants should apply in person to:

802-862-5890

The

Counseling Service of Addison County “Come and help us take CSAC to the next level!”

CSAC is a non-profit, community mental health agency serving Addison County, Vermont. With nearly 250 employees, CSAC is proud of its long-standing reputation for excellent services to members of our community.

If you know someone who may be interested in any of the listed positions, he or she should send a letter indicating the position that he or she is interested in, with a resumé to H.R., CSAC, 89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Job Opportunities Adult Outpatient Clinician – 20 hours/week.Individual, family, and group treatment.Team approach.Master’s degree and Vermont licensure preferred.

AOP Support Worker – Part-time position in Adult Outpatient Program providing community support services and case management to adult clients with mental health issues. Must have own transportation. BA in Human Services or related field preferred.

Autism Program Substitute Coordinator – To coordinate and provide coverage for absent Interventionists.

To otherwise provide direct service to meet program and client needs by effectively implementing individualized educational and behavioral support services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.To support staff and child scheduling, along with other program functions.This position is 37.5 hours a week and is eligible for benefits.

Child and Family Support Clinician – To provide a home and community-based support and counseling to children in the custody/supervision of the Department of Children and Families, and their families. Master's degree in psychology,social work or other appropriate field,plus 2-4 years of relevant experience,or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits.

Community Skills Worker – Responsible for providing individualized community-based services to children with goal of inclusion and successful functioning in school, home and community. BA preferred, or high school diploma or equivalent plus two to four years of relevant experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.Good working knowledge of the needs and abilities of children with emotional and behavioral challenges.This is a part-time position, 20 hours a week.

Community Integration Specialist – Excellent opportunity to support adults with developmental disabilities in beautiful Addison County. Join dynamic and supportive teams focusing on consumer choice, inclusion, and collaboration.Thorough and on-going training guaranteed.Community Associates,a program within the Counseling Service of Addison County, seeks candidates who possess strong communication skills, enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility.HS diploma, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and adequate insurance required.Two (2) positions available that offer a variety of schedules and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and life insurance.

CRT (Community Rehabilitation and Treatment) Support Worker – This position entails the provision of outreach support services to adults coping with the impact of mental illness on their lives.We are seeking someone who has excellent communication skills; who has an ability to work with clients with patience, insight, and compassion; and who can work well with a team.Must have own transportation.Some nights and weekend availability a plus. Excellent benefits.

Emergency Team Clinician – Master’s level mental health clinician to join our Emergency Team.Work two twelve-hour days weekly; additional hours possible. Seeking candidate with crisis intervention experience, excellent clinical judgment and skills, resiliency, and a strong team orientation.Must live within thirty minutes of Middlebury. Knowledge of community mental health system and community resources a plus.

Substitute work in Addison County – Set your own schedule while enjoying satisfying work supporting people with developmental disabilities. Community Associates, a program within the Counseling Service of Addison County, seeks motivated, creative people to provide substitute coverage in all areas.We offer a flexible schedule, & paid orientation and training. HS diploma, reliable transportation, & ability to lift required. $9.00 per hour.

An application for employment can be picked up in person at either CSAC offices: 89 Main Street or 61 Court Street, Middlebury,VT 05753. If you would like further information about these opportunities, please contact the Director of Human Resources at (802) 388-0302 Ext.421 or by email at sanderson-brown@csac-vt.org.

Counseling Services of Addison County,Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center 1076 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403

Howard Community Services A Division of the Howard Center for Human Services 102 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 www.HowardCenter.org

Respite Providers Support providers are needed to provide supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Howard Community Services acts as a listing agency. After the screening process is complete, providers are listed out to consumers and others on their team that will employ providers. Various opportunities are available that offer a flexible schedule and skill-building challenges. Hours and locations vary. Contact Melissa at 802-652-2123 for more information.

Specialized Community Support Worker Seeking a motivated person to assist a social and fun-loving woman with community activities. She is interested in having a job, participating in arts and crafts and sports. Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation necessary. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send resumé to Sheila Spencer or SheilaS@HowardCenter.org.

Training Specialist Seeking candidates for a 20-hour community-based position.

Job entails providing supports to a 20-year-old woman in the areas of vocational development, daily living skills, and recreational activities. Hours are M-F during the day. Join a supportive team with great compensation and benefits. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Send resumé and letter of interest to Jen or email JenM@HowardCenter.org.

Specialized Community Support Worker Individual needed to support an active middle-aged woman in the Burlington area for 27 hours per week (M-F). Focus is assisting client with building and maintaining relationship with community contacts. Ideal candidate would possess the ability to use a high level of clinical judgment to respond to behaviors not specified or when existing protocols fail. DBT awareness is beneficial to this position. Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required. Work with a cohesive and professional team. Full benefits. Send resumé and letter of interest to Sheila Arel or email SheilaA@HowardCenter.org.

Shared Living Provider Needed Very self-sufficient and likable man in his early 20’s is looking for a roommate who will support his need to be independent as well as supporting his desire to learn new activities and meet new people. He is extremely pleasant to be around and would like to have positive influences in his life. We have an ongoing need for flexible team players to provide homes and support to persons with developmental disabilities. These positions include excellent tax-free compensation, rent, training, generous respite stipend, and the opportunity to work with a supportive team. Must live in Chittenden County. Contact Kathy at 802-865-6173 for more information about these opportunities or for general information about this program. *** EOE/TTY Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply ***

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Position #58

MARKET RESEARCH PHONE REPS NEEDED

Want to make a difference in someone's life?

HOST/HOSTESS JOB OPENINGS: PT: 3-5 shifts during the week. Lunch shifts, ideal “mother’s hours.”

FT: must be able to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

Customer service experience a plus. Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment in a professional and friendly demeanor. Must enjoy working with the public. We offer a competitive wage and some benefits. Apply in person to:

Looking for an energetic, resourceful, creative team player. 33-hour, benefitted, flex schedule position supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Working in employment and community settings. Need valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable, safe vehicle for travel. Need to be physically capable of assisting people with their daily lives. Good sense of humor important. Requires working Sunday through Thursday schedule.

Windjammer Restaurant 1076 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403

Full-time, daytime hours.

No weekends!

No Holidays!

NO Sales work!

Competitive wages.

Some previous phone work preferred.

Call Cindy at: 802-660-9636 between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Call for application: 888-7602 or fax resumé to 888-1182.

EOE

employment@sevendaysvt.com

EOE

Interactive Community Advocates Seeking Full-Time or Part-Time Support Staff for individuals with developmental disabilities. Must be flexible: shifts may include days or evenings. On-going training and support provided. Competitive pay and benefits package (for Full-Time employees). If interested, please send resumé and cover letter to the address below.

Shared Living Provider Looking for a couple(s) and/or an individual(s) to share living situations with individuals in need of in-home supports. A variety of opportunities are available; your home (preferably Greater St. Albans area), supported apartment or currently established home or apartment. Ideal candidates are mature, understanding individuals who enjoy working with a team. Awareness of traumatic brain injury and mental illness helpful, however not required. This is a great opportunity for a college student.

Training and supervision provided. Stipend and/or room and board reflective of the situation. For more information contact Beebe at (802) 524-6555 ext. 275.

NCSS, HR Dept., 107 Fisher Pond Rd., St. Albans, VT 05478

ASSISTANT ACADEMIC COORDINATOR

Don't miss out.

Opportunity doesn't knock every day you know!

SEVEN DAYS EMPLOYMENT

Part-time to work 4-5 shifts a week. Early morning hours required. Send resumé attention Noel, or stop by to fill out an application.

Klinger’s Bread Company, 10 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 Fax: (802) 860-1062 • email to: jobs@klingersbread.com • No calls, please.

The Central Vermont Community Land Trust, a dynamic affordable housing nonprofit, is looking for motivated, hard-working individuals to fill the following positions:

Director, PCMH Southern New Hampshire University, VT Center 463 Mountain View Dr., Suite 101 Colchester, VT 05446 • 802-655-7235 EOE/AA

Head Start Teen Parent Education Coordinator

LOAN FUND MANAGER Administers loan and grant programs; participates in delivery of homebuyer education program; handles all aspects of loan processing, closing, disbursement and servicing. Must have good financial, communication and organizational skills, lending and/or real estate experience and commitment to affordable housing. Full-time salaried position; $30,000-35,000 DOE.

We’re looking for someone who loves working with teens and has the skills to manage a program that helps teen parents complete their high school education and, with Head Start, provides the supports to them as the primary teachers of their own children.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Requires a motivated, energetic person with strong communications, computer, organizational and general office skills. Handles phones and reception as well as admin support. Must have a positive attitude and be able to multi-task in busy office setting. Full-time; pay DOE.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate or graduate degree in early childhood education, adult education, or family literacy as well as a burning desire to build their vision of a successful program into reality through inclusive leadership. Ability to partner with others is critical, as are excellent verbal and written communication skills.

MAINTENANCE POSITION Requires good people skills, mechanical aptitude and property maintenance/ janitorial experience. A valid license with clean driving record, a dependable vehicle, own hand tools are required. Full-time; pay DOE.

CVCLT 107 North Main Street Barre, VT 05641 or email sunderhill@cvclt.org

Qualifications include a Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a human services discipline and knowledge of community-based behavioral health services. Requires excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. Two to 3 years' experience in a higher education setting desirable.

Please send resumé and letter of application

by December 17, 2004, to:

Pastry Baker

CVCLT offers a generous benefit package and a great working environment.

To apply, send a resumé and cover letter with 3 references to:

Southern New Hampshire University’s Vermont Center is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant Academic Coordinator in the Graduate Program in Community Mental Health. Responsibilities are in the area of higher education administration and include: overseeing advising; program evaluation; curriculum development; grant writing and reports, and some teaching (weekend format).

We Want You!

Please send resumé and letter of interest

by December 8th to:

For a complete job description, call (802) 476-4493 or see www.cvclt.org.

Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 195 U.S. Route 302 – Berlin Barre, VT 05602

CVCLT is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE

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EMPLOYMENT

ServiceMASTER AAA is coming to the Burlington area!

We are a 24-hour emergency disaster restoration business.

We are looking for experienced people to staff our new office. We are looking for:

• Managers • Crew Chiefs • Technicians Experience and certifications with the IICRC or other organizations are a plus.

Pay will be based on experience. Signing bonuses for experienced applicants.

Call 800-338-5311 or fax your resumé to 800-443-1819.

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Entry-level research associate position available. The successful candidate will implement surveys to collect information that will be used for a variety of projects, studies and performance evaluation purposes. Responsibilities may also include development and presentation of survey results to clients on smaller projects and after demonstrated competency.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Strong analytical abilities and excellent timemanagement and multitasking skills. Commitment to quality work and the delivery of conscientious service. Detail-oriented and highly organized, with excellent follow-up. Strong PC or Mac proficiency and knowledge of all tools in the MS Office Suite.

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS Sought to join established, interdisciplinary mental health practice. New contracts and additional office space have created opportunities for both full and part-time clinicians. Our practice serves children, adolescents, adults and families. We offer individual, couples and group therapy services through 7 Burlington area locations. We work with all payors and managed care intermediaries, and we have contracts with many area agencies. We provide full administrative support and billing services.

If you are interested in joining a friendly, collaborative outpatient group practice, please respond by CV to:

Otter Creek Associates Attn: Jo-Ann 86 Lake Street Burlington, VT 05401 or by email to jo-ann@ocamhs.com

Preferred: 1-2 years' relevant experience. Background or project work in research design. HTML/Database programming and/or skills in graphic design applications like Photoshop. Knowledge of SPSS and/or other statistical analysis packages very helpful.

Apply online at http://www.6degrees.com/researchjob

Compassion Care Comfort Community Commitment A family-like atmosphere. Passion for helping people. A commitment to our community. These are a few of the reasons employees are attracted to Gifford. But more importantly, it’s why they stay.

Human Resources Manager Newly created position to administer all Employee Relations and Employment functions including: Performance management, employee communications, job evaluation and analysis, recognition programs and staffing, recruiting and orientation of employees. Daily operations include providing employee relations support to managers and employees seeking assistance, policy development and interpretation and pre-employment screening.

Internet literacy, strong proficiency in MS Office, Word and Excel. Experience with Ultimate Software HRIS a plus. Bachelor’s degree and PHR certification preferred.

Ideal candidate will possess 5+ years' progressive generalist experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting. Proven track record of independent judgment. Ability to effectively communicate and coach within all levels of the organization. Highly effective interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Impeccable client service orientation. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to set work priorities, analyze issues for cause and effect and make recommendations or implement solutions. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Expedite your application!

Apply online at www.giffordmed.org • EOE

Want Free Time?

• • • • • •

Do you (or someone you know) feel “stuck” in your current job?

Do you wish you could focus on “process” rather than “politics” on the job?

Do you dream of a Full Time job while working Four (4) Days per Week?

Do you enjoy spending time focused on helping Customers & Co-Workers?

Do you believe that “good” is never really “good enough?”

Do you want to do what you love & love what you do?

Does this sound too good to be true?

•• Apply Now! •• • Full Time Sales – Manager & Associates • We offer talented individuals an environment focused on taking care of our customers and co-workers! We want only applicants with honest character, interest in education, flexible attitude, self-awareness, ambitious personality, rock solid integrity & strong identity, to focus on “process” not “people.”

Please fax or e-mail resume & cover letter specifying: 1) position of interest, 2) your qualifications and 3) why the position appeals to you, to the attention of Drew Terry, Owner: (No Phone Calls)

E-Mail:: drewt@att.net • Fax: (802) 865-5065

Confidentiality & discretion with your current employer is absolutely assured!

(The Bed Store is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply)

SUBJECT

FRIENDS

“FRIENDS”

WATCH MOVIES

MAKE MOVIES

DINING

COME OVER FOR DINNER

STAY FOR BREAKFAST

TENURE

ARE FOREVER

ARE FOR THE NIGHT

COMFORT

HAVE YOUR BACK

RUB YOUR BACK

GAMES

PLAY PING-PONG

PLAY DOCTOR

TRUTH OR DARE

PICK TRUTH

PICK DARE

At Molson we know the line between friend and“friend”can get blurry. That’s why we’ve created this easy to follow checklist. Simply think of one of your friends and what you like to do together.

If that person falls into any one of the “friends” sides then they’re most definitely a “friend.” Here’s to a long and healthy “friendship.”

In 1786, John Molson began brewing beer using the finest Canadian water and barley from a land we now call Saskatchewan. We left well enough alone.

MOVIES

enjoy molson draft & bottle specials this saturday at ake’s place on church street, burlington MAKE “FRIENDS”AT THESE FINE “DRINKING” ESTABLISHMENTS.

©2004 IMPORTED BY MOLSON U.S.A., LLC. GOLDEN, CO 80401* BEER

HOW TO TELL A FRIEND FROM A“FRIEND.”