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EVENING UNIVERSITY SPRING

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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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Almost 200 courses are offered this spring through The University of Vermont’s Evening University. Courses are open to individuals interested in enrolling for personal enrichment as well as career or educational advancement. You don’t need to be enrolled in a UVM degree or program to take classes through Evening University.

Here’s a sample of the courses offered. Most courses begin after 4 pm and meet once a week. The spring semester begins January 18.

For a complete list of spring courses and to register, go to learn.uvm.edu/focus/spring. If you would like a copy of our Focus course catalog, call our office at 656-2085.

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

NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCES Fundamentals of Nutrition Sports Nutrition Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Theory

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

PHYSICS Elementary Physics Introductory Lab II

ENGINEERING/CIVIL Hazardous Material Safety ENGINEERING/ ELECTRICAL Introduction to Control Systems Solid State Materials & Devices II ENGLISH Written Expression ESL Level One ESL Level Two ESL Advanced Special Topics Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature: Beyond the Human Writing: Poetry & Fiction Critical Approaches to Literature Shakespeare Harlem Renaissance & Negritude Tollkien’s Cosmos Graduate Seminar: Professing English ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Hazardous Material Safety ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Natural Areas Conservation & Stewardship Global Climate Action Seminar Media Literacy & the Environment Therapeutic Herbalism Trees & Landscapes: A Cultural Perspective Eastern Wilderness: History, Science, & Policy Energy & the Environment Traditional Ecological Knowledge Environmental Planning & International Development FRENCH Elementary French II Focus on Oral Expression GEOGRAPHY Geography of Sports Place & Placelessness Montreal: A Geographical Approach Trees & Landscapes: A Cultural Perspective

PHOTOGRAPHY Photography POLITICAL SCIENCE American Political System 20th Century Political Thought The US & the World: Issues in American Foreign Policy Asian Security Issues in the 21st Century Vermont Legislative Research Shop PRE-MBA Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Fundamentals of Calculus Calculus I Basic Statistical Methods PSYCHOLOGY General Psychology Social Psychology Psychology of Art Communication & Children PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Public Sector Organizations Research Methods State Administration The Reflective Practitioner Community Economic Development RELIGION Philosophic & Religious Perspectives on Human Experience SIGN LANGUAGE Elementary American Sign Language I Elementary American Sign Language II

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

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Research Methods

Winter Session - Jan. 2005 Catch up or get ahead between semesters with a travel study or online course this January! Go to learn.uvm.edu/winter to learn more.

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SOCIAL WORK Biosociopolitical Issues in Social Work Racism & Contemporary Issues Theoretical Foundations of Human Behavior & the Social Environment II Social Welfare Policies & Services II Foundations of Social Work Research

HISTORY Global History Since 1500 History of the US to 1876 US 20th Century through Popular Culture The Irish Diaspora European Society & Culture, 1914-1945 The Civil War Era, 1846-1876 The Black Death & Inquisition Women in Vermont History

NATURAL RESOURCES Simulation Modeling I

Online courses run from January 3-14 and use Web CT. Most are one credit, unless otherwise noted.

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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SPEECH Effective Speaking

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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

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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

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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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SMALL “P” PROGESSIVES As Tiki Archambeau pointed out in his letter [November 17], the latest Vermont election was a victory for progressives on several levels. However, I think that he both overstates his case, and misses the point.

Mr. Archambeau claims that the two Progressive House victories outside of Chittenden County demonstrate how traditional Democrats are abandoning the party. What Tiki misses is that in those two House races, the exciting news wasn’t that the people abandoned the Democratic Party, but rather that the local Democratic Committee actually made the conscious decision to not oppose, and even support, the Progressive candidates.

Here in Bethel, where we elected Sandy Haas, the Bethel Democratic Committee not only chose not to run anyone against her, we actually endorsed her and spearheaded a campaign to have her written in as the Democratic nominee. Then, with Ms. Haas running as a joint Progressive/ Democrat on the ballot, we mobilized our Democratic voter base, knocked on doors, sent mailings, and raised funds to support her campaign. When Ms. Haas won, she won as a joint Progressive and Democrat. And this is the most important point that Mr. Archambeau misses.

The real lesson to be learned from these progressive victories is not that the Progressives can beat the Democrats and Republicans, but rather that progressives of all

stripes, Progressive and Democratic alike, when they band together, can beat the conservative Right and by doing so better accomplish those working-class goals important to all progressives.

Kirk White BETHEL

White chairs the Bethel Democratic Committee.

GROWTH HAPPENS To Peter Kurth on his November 17 “Crank Call” — I was one of the nine Progressives who spent 12 hours sequestered in the county courthouse in Newport doing the recent recount that confirmed the defeat of Nancy Sheltra, the most anti-gay member of the Vermont House, by Progressive candidate Winston Dowling. Reviewing those ballots showed me how non-ideological Vermonters can be. It was striking the number of people who voted for both Dowling and Sheltra.

Or even for Dowling and “six-packer” Loren Shaw. Votes were split all over the place. It made it clear that in small-town Vermont, many people’s votes are based on their personal experiences with a candidate.

So who is Winston Dowling, the man who knocked off Vermont’s leading opponent of gay rights? A gay activist? A radical socialist? No, a lifelong Republican, a Navy veteran who served multiple tours of duty in Vietnam, and the current head of the Vermont chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. Winston’s life experiences finally led him out of the Republican Party and into the

Progressives. He’s opposed to the Iraq war and is listened to with respect because he served in the military and on the Holland Selectboard for so many years.

People evolve in political consciousness at different rates and in different directions, based on their personal backgrounds and experiences. I’ve known revolutionary socialists who at age 13 were Young Republicans for Goldwater.

So, Peter, it does nothing to advance the progressive movement to piss all over people because they’re at a different level of consciousness than you, deriding their religious beliefs, etc., as if they’ll never change. What’s needed is the hard work of organizing.

And, Peter, if you insist on being so constantly contemptuous, at least get your facts straight. The Nazi S.S. were the Schutzstaffel, not the “Sturmstaffel.”

Ken Eardley UNDERHILL

Eardley is chair of Underhill’s Progressive Town Committee.

LABELING BUSH Andrew Jacoby’s outrage at Peter Kurth’s comparison of President Bush to Hitler [“Letters,” December 1] is sadly misplaced.

It’s pretty evident that Bush has already started where Hitler started: lying to the public; eroding civil rights; co-opting the justice system and setting up a fledgling Gestapo; and, most dangerously, using quasi-Christian mystical mythology to rationalize his every

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act. Aggression, verbal or physical, towards other nations, whether friend or foe, has also begun. Just like Hitler, Bush and his allies have used fear to silence the opposition.

Contrary to Mr. Jacoby’s beliefs, Americans may have to become more radical in order to save this democracy. Better to make comparisons to Hitler now, before any worse atrocities occur.

Luanne Sberna BURLINGTON

SHOW THE WAY UVM President Daniel Fogel responds to the possibility of a “Responsible Employment Procurement Policy” this way: “In all its procurement activities, the University encourages free and open competition… We do not regulate the employment relationship of our thousands of vendors and contractors, and their respective sub-vendors and contractors believing that such relationships are the responsibility of each

employer” [“Unfair Trades,” November 24].

President Fogel would do well to look at the opportunity he has before him. Some employers may need to be shown the way. In the words of Marian Wright Edelman, he could be the “lantern” for many.

President Fogel could influence contractors and sub-contractors by demanding that all parties involved with UVM offer livable wages and respectable benefits to their employees. The State of Vermont,

of which the University is a part, should not be in bed with Scrooge and Marley. How much better to be the lantern! President Fogel has a position of prestige, influence and trust. He could put that position to good use throughout the construction industry in Vermont.

When our workforce is faced with employment that provides only basic needs, omitting the wants, what will happen to our workforce? Most Americans would like to believe that hard work can move you ahead. Providing livable wages and decent benefits assists in producing a reality to the American Dream.

Patricia A. Allen SOUTH BURLINGTON

END THE HUNT I want to share my thoughts about hunting wild animals, especially deer. I have heard that usually more than 1500 deer are killed during hunting season and that about 1700 hunting licenses were issued this year. I am shocked (and I hope I am not the only one) at how easy it is to get a permit to shoot a wild animal. Besides, there are also quite a few hunters out there who shoot deer or other wild animals without a permit.

Between legal and illegal hunting and car accidents, I am afraid

that so many deer will be killed that pretty soon they could become an endangered species. It is not deer’s fault that they are coming closer and closer to populated areas. The fact is that more and more land is being used for development. There has to be a better way to keep the population of deer down, such as transporting them to wild parks or spaying them.

After all, it’s not all about the lives of deer, but the lives of the people, too — every year more and more people become victims of shooting accidents. The last news report stated that six men were killed during the deer hunt! This is something to be seriously considered before it develops into a major problem. We cannot go on just killing wild animals if they come too close to our habitats because they don’t have enough space for themselves, and we also have to be aware that handling any kind of weapon could jeopardize someone’s life, be it a human or an animal.

If I were an important member in the government, I would vote for banning hunting completely.

But since I am not, I don’t know what I could do to protect not only the deer, but also people. Any suggestions?

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Prosecutors Tighten Fletcher Allen Noose

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o what’s going on with the federal and state criminal investigation of the hospital scandal that shook the Green Mountains in 2002?

It’s going on three years since Fletcher Allen Health Care’s Renaissance Project scandal broke wide open. Hundreds of millions of dollars in project costs were kept off the books and hidden from state and public view. Offshore financing scams were devised to subvert Vermont law. Skids were greased.

When the bubble finally burst in the summer of 2002, CEO Bill Boettcher was shown the door and handed a $750,000 golden parachute. Other administrators on Big Bad Bill’s team were either dismissed or allowed to quit. One was recently indicted.

And the silk-stocking board of trustees, made up of local business bigwigs like Phil Drumheller of Lane Press and Richie Tarrant of IDX, was also replaced. The hospital cleaned house. Even changed law firms.

But major unanswered questions remain.

Like, how did Bill Boettcher hide $200 million of costs, not only from the state but from his own board of trustees, too?

Two months ago, Boettcher’s former righthand man, CFO Thad Krupka, returned from Minnesota to cop a plea to three misdemeanor charges. Krupka will pay a hefty fine, but he won’t get jail time. Thad also agreed to cooperate with investigators.

Since Krupka’s October arraignment, though, it’s been deadly silent on the criminal investigation front. Until this week.

Seven Days has learned that, behind the scenes, the criminal probe has been making steady progress.

According to sources connected to the probe, who spoke on condition of anonymity, criminal indictments of Boettcher and others allegedly involved in the Fletcher Allen Renaissance Scandal will come down in January.

We’re told that other potential criminal targets include former hospital administrators, trustees and outside professional advisors and consultants.

Can you say “conspiracy?”

The investigation, sources say, is literally leaving no stone unturned. Even Renaissance Project architects and building contractors have been interrogated, sources say.

The criminal probe is being led by Paul Van de Graaf, chief of the criminal division at the U.S. Attorney’s office in Burlington. Mr. Van de Graaf is a seasoned prosecutor with countless scalps on his belt.

He’s been in the Burlington office for 13 years. Paulie the Pistol is a graduate of Columbia Law School. His tenacity and attention to detail is legend among local defense lawyers. So is his passion for making bad guys pay for their crimes.

Mr. Van de Graaf reminds us of a Vermont version of New York’s Eliot Spitzer — not a guy you ever want to get a phone call from that begins with the phrase, “Hey, do you mind if I ask you a couple questions?”

Asked about pending indictments, Mr. Van de Graaf declined comment this week, other than to say, “We are continuing the investigation.”

Boettcher’s attorney, Jerome O’Neill, told Seven Days that his client remains “on his sailboat on the West Coast.”

Merry Christmas, Bill.

It looks like it’ll be your last “merry” Christmas for awhile.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

The New Boss — The new CEO on Hospital Hill, Dr. Melinda Estes, made a center court appearance Sunday morning on Ch. 3’s “You Can Quote Me.” Amazing! Bill Boettcher’s name never came up!

However, inquisitors Marselis Parsons and Sera Congi politely raised issues of past dirty laundry.

Estes was waiting for it.

Marvelous Melinda declined to toot the Mary Fanny horn and claim the bad days are all behind us. She acknowledged “the depth of despair” that the Renaissance scandal had inflicted on the community.

“Trust takes a long time to rebuild,” said Estes. “You can only rebuild it one person at a time.”

Well said, eh?

The more we see of Melinda, the more she looks like the person to turn the joint around.

Melinda assured Marsillyiss and his better half that recovery “is well underway, but we’re not completely recovered yet.” She said, “It will be awhile before we emerge on the other side.”

Yes, indeed.

Numbers Game? — Recently Fletcher Allen announced it had more than achieved the goal of its “100 Nurses in 100 Days” recruitment campaign. In fact, the hospital announced it had “hired 113 registered nurses who accepted jobs at Fletcher Allen.”

Bravo!

But Jen Henry, R.N., president of the nurses’ union, says the numbers are a little misleading.

“It’s not 113 nurses hired,” Henry told Seven Days. “They should be honest about the facts.”

Nurse Jen says the union’s accounting shows about 55 “new” nurses hired. Others merely increased their hours, switched from per diem pay status to part-time, or were “rehires.”

“That’s great,” says Henry. “At a time when hospitals have a hard time getting one new nurse, we have 55!”

But the Mary Fanny administration, charged the union boss, “isn’t happy just telling us there are 55 new nurses. They have to twist it around into 113 new nurses.”

In the hospital’s defense, Public Affairs Director Maria McClellan pointed out that the “100 Nurses in 100 Days” press release “did not state all 113 were new hires.” In fact, the Mary Fanny only claimed credit for 58 new hires. The remainder either upped their hours (44), switched from per diem “traveler” status (8), or were rehires (8).

Incidentally, 80 of the 113 nurses hired were Vermonters. The rest came from across the country.

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Last week, as World AIDS Day was being commemorated with candles and quilts, Vermont’s AIDS-related nonprofits were contemplating recently announced federal HIVprevention awards for 2005-2007. Faced with just $575,000 in Centers for Disease Control funds to distribute and $1.1 million in funding requests, the state allocated its block grant to programs serving “individuals at the highest risk of HIV infection in our communities,” says HIV/AIDS Section Chief Kurt Kleier.

An estimated 600 to 700 Vermonters are living with full-blown AIDS or HIV. Around 41 percent of those individuals are believed to reside in Chittenden County. The state’s most populous region is also where more than half of this year’s HIV-prevention grants are going. Most of the big winners are based in Burlington: the Howard Center, Spectrum, R.U.1.2.?. Agencies left out entirely include two that specifically target minorities: the Women of Color Alliance and the Association of Africans Living in Vermont. The results have raised concerns that rural residents of the Northeast Kingdom and central Vermont and people of color will be underserved.

AIDS Community Resources Network (ACORN), a 14-year-old nonprofit based in White River Junction, applied for $109,000, or 50 percent of its HIV education budget. It received no direct aid. In a December 2 letter to Human Services Secretary Charles Smith, ACORN Executive Director Thomas Mock calls the situation a “crisis.” He’s trying to leverage political support to get the decision reversed. “Even if Tom Mock wrote a poor

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grant,” he says in an interview, “where’s [the state’s] commitment to serve the people in Orange and Windsor counties?”

Although Kleier acknowledges the grants “won’t serve every person who’s at highest risk, or everyone who is at risk,” he calls the application review process “one of the most comprehensive that has ever been used for HIV prevention in this state.” Agencies that lost out either don’t qualify as bona fide nonprofits or didn’t meet the CDC’s stipulation that supported programs be “evidence-based.”

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Even icy winds couldn’t keep UVM students from lining up outside the yellow Pam’s Deli truck on University Place at noon on Monday.

Senior Shea Hagy, who ordered a chicken Philly sandwich, said, “I eat here every chance I get.”

Pam Bissonnette and her husband George own the truck, one of three or four that appear on the short campus street during weekdays when school is in session. For 23 years, they’ve paid the city a rental fee to park there and feed students, staff and hospital workers. On Monday night, the Burlington City Council considered a plan to give University Place to UVM. Two vendors — and roughly 30 of their customers — showed up to oppose it.

FAMILY BUSINESS: THE AHLI BABA’S TRUCK AT UVM From the city’s standpoint, transferring ownership of the street might make sense.

They wouldn’t have to plow it in winter, or pay to maintain it. In a memo distributed to city councilors and to the university community, UVM called the deal a “win-win” situation. They’d have more control over how the area looks, and could incorporate it into the school’s forthcoming Master Plan.

But opponents of the exchange saw darker motives at work. Should the street become UVM’s private property, they reasoned, it would be subject to the school’s contract with food service giant Sodexho, which has exclusive rights to serve food on campus. UVM and Sodexho could then remove the street vendors, thereby consolidating Sodexho’s monopoly over on-campus dining.

Thomas Gustafson, the University’s vice president for student and campus life, tried to calm fears of a Sodexho takeover. He told the audience that even if UVM took possession of the street, they’d let the vendors stay — at least until August 1, 2005. Privately, he dismissed the concerns. “It’s ludicrous,” he said. “Sodexho works for us. If we want the vendors on campus, we’ll figure it out.”

But opponents were not content to leave it up to the University to decide. They circulated a petition asking the Council to keep the street. When Pam Bissonnette delivered her pile, she’d collected 581 signatures.

Blondini’s and Lucky Chinese submitted some, too.

Ward One Councilor Ian Carleton seemed surprised by the outpouring of public comment on the plan, which Gustafson says has been discussed, off and on, for a decade or so. After several students, professors and vendors spoke supporting the trucks, the council voted to study the matter further in committee.

Bissonnette was pleased. “I think we’ve got a future up there,” she said. “They know the students and everyone else is behind us.”

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<localmatters> This new criterion is one reason the state’s largest AIDS organization absented itself from this year’s pool altogether. Vermont CARES — which has been receiving around $100,000, or 8 percent of its annual budget, from the feds — announced in September that it would seek those moneys from private sources rather than apply for federal grants.

Among other issues, says Executive Director Kendall Farrell, was the CDC’s reliance on treatment models that have worked well in large urban areas but wouldn’t be appropriate in Vermont. “It would be ridiculous to give up the approach we’ve been honing and base it on something that worked in Los Angeles,” Farrell suggests.

Kleier suggests, however, that the rules aren’t quite that inflexible. The Howard Center’s “Safe Recovery,” for example, funded at more than $100,000, takes an approach that’s proven effective in Vermont. “Not all states have been as responsive

as we have to allow different models to reach rural populations,” Kleier says.

To fill any coverage gaps, he says, the department will be “working to realign the work of public health nursing designees” in rural areas, and “looking for other ways to serve people of color.”

Although Mock is still hoping for a piece of this year’s grants pie, Kleier says the allocation numbers are final. He adds, though, that the state would try to compensate non- or underfunded agencies “if supplemental funding opportunities present themselves,” And how likely is that? “Given the number of cuts in federal funding, and the fact that there is no state funding for HIV activities,” Kleier says, “agencies need to be more resourceful in finding alternative ways to support their work.” In other words: Follow Vermont CARES’ example.

A Black Eye for Big Blue

Recently, Clapp testified as an expert witness in a lawsuit brought by employees at IBM’s semiconductor plant in San Jose, California. Clapp’s analysis showed that workers at the San Jose facility were experiencing elevated rates of several types of cancer, including brain tumors. But IBM lawyers successfully challenged Clapp’s findings, calling them “junk science” and getting a judge to rule them inadmissible. The case was eventually settled out of court.

If IBM employees in Vermont are claiming that they’re less healthy than the rest of the population, IBM spokesman Couture asserts that other research shows just the opposite. Epidemiologists at the University of Alabama and Harvard University looked at cancer and mortality rates from 1965 to 1999 among employees at three IBM facilities: Essex Junction, San Jose and East Fishkill, N.Y. That study, which was funded by IBM, found that employees at all three facilities had fewer deaths from all forms of cancer when compared to the general population. The researchers also found that the

How environmentally “clean” are IBM’s semiconductor clean rooms? Not very — and they may be making IBM employees sick. That was the charge leveled last week by the Toxics Action Center (TAC), which “honored” the IBM facility in Essex Junction with one of its “Dirty Dozen” awards for 2004. The Montpelier-based environmental group accused Big Blue of being “a bad corporate citizen” for exposing workers to toxic chemicals, for not adequately informing them of the health risks, and for reducing employee safety and training programs. TAC also charged IBM with polluting the Winooski River with hazardous chemicals, compromising the health and safety of local residents and Lake Champlain.

But IBM-Vermont spokesperson Jeff Couture says he is “baffled” by the accusations, calling them “unfair and groundless.” He contends that IBM has an excellent environmental record at its Essex Junction facility and consistently meets or exceeds all state and federal standards. Moreover, he calls TAC’s most serious allegation — that current and former IBM employees in Vermont suffer from higher-thannormal rates of cancer, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma —“inflammatory and wrong.”

Is IBM acting mean or green? That depends upon whom you ask. Earl Mongeon is a 25-year IBM veteran and an organizer with the Alliance@IBM, a nationwide union of IBM employees. Mongeon claims that in the last several years, the company has scaled back its safety training for workers who handle dangerous chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid, ammonium hydroxide and sulfuric acid, which are used to manufacture and clean computer chips.

Mongeon, who works in the clean rooms, says he’s heard from “a lot” of fellow employees who have developed brain tumors or other rare forms of cancer, including some employees who are only in their twenties and thirties. But Mongeon also admits that these reports are anecdotal in nature and haven’t been quantified yet.

“A lot of people are afraid,” he says. “Even though they’re willing to share this information with us, they’re scared to speak up because they don’t want to be the next target if there are more layoffs.”

As a result, the Alliance@IBM and TAC have begun a health survey of current and former IBMers and their families. In recent years, employees at other IBM facilities around the country have sued the company, alleging that toxic chemicals they were exposed to in the workplace caused their cancers.

Assisting in the health survey is Dr. Richard Clapp, an epidemiologist with the Boston University School of Public Health. Clapp is perhaps best known as the cancer expert who helped residents of Woburn, Massachusetts, sue W.R. Grace and Beatrice Foods for contaminating their drinking water. That lawsuit was later the basis for the book and film, A Civil Action.

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Mongeon says he’s heard from “a lot” of fellow employees who have developed brain tumors or other rare forms of cancer. overall mortality rate among IBM-Vermont employees was 35 percent lower than the statewide average, and cancer rates were 16 percent lower than other Vermonters.

Regarding TAC’s claim that IBM is harming the Winooski River, Couture asserts that the Essex Junction facility has done an excellent job of reducing its water emissions. In fact, just last week a team of IBM-Vermont employees received a Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and Pollution Prevention for developing a process that significantly reduces the use of hazardous chemicals.

“The claims that were made against IBM are just wrong. They’re uninformed and inaccurate,” Couture says. “I don’t know why they’re picking on IBM other than we’re big and they’re attempting to make us look bad and generate publicity.”

Each year for the last eight years, TAC has given out its Dirty Dozen awards to companies it considers New England’s worst polluters. Other 2004 Dirty Dozen recipients include the Entergy Nuclear–Vermont Yankee power plant in Vernon and the International Paper mill in Fort Ticonderoga, N.Y. KEN PICARD

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Curses, Foiled Again Police in Kennesaw, Georgia, arrested Michael Donald Marshall, 39, as he was leaving a bank after threatening tellers with a gun and demanding $500. The employees informed Marshall that the bank didn’t have any money because it was still under construction and hadn’t opened yet.

Beware of Greeks Bearing Lawsuits Greek lawyers threatened to sue Warner Bros. film studios and Oliver Stone, director of the movie Alexander, for suggesting that Alexander the Great was bisexual. “We are not saying that we are against gays, but we are saying that the production company should make it clear

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ing grass. “They were deemed dangerous standing up, which few people agreed with, and now they’re dangerous lying down,” one 67-year-old woman visiting Bexhill told the London Telegraph. “Surely that would have been obvious to a village idiot.”

• Boston police prepared for protestors at this summer’s Democratic National Convention by using federal money to go on a multimillion-dollar shopping spree for crowd-control weapons, high-tech communications and surveillance systems, and a $256,000 custom armored personnel transport. Despite only one minor scuffle and five related arrests, city officials indicated they wouldn’t be returning any

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to the audience that this film is pure fiction and not a true depiction of the life of Alexander,” Yannis Varnakos, who heads the group of 25 lawyers, told Reuters news agency before the movie’s opening. “We cannot come out and say that President John F. Kennedy was a shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, and so Warner cannot come out and say Alexander was gay.”

How Government Works Rother district council in Sussex, England, ordered headstones in Bexhill and Rye cemeteries to be knocked over because of concerns they might inadvertently topple and injure people, particularly children.

Then the council decided that the flattened memorials could trip and injure people, so it voted to spend $14,000 to make the markers flush with the surround-

items, which will be used for “training,” although they still expect the federal government to reimburse the police for expenses exceeding $40 million.

Lest We Forget Peddlers of photographs, paintings and other mementos of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York’s World Trade Center operated at Ground Zero for three years until police from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey descended on the no-sell zone in November and confiscated boxes of souvenirs. “It’s really considered sacred ground over there,” Port Authority spokesperson Lou Martinez said. “Then you have these people hawking this insensitive merchandise.”

• The Spanish newspaper El Pais advertised a free three-month subscription to its online edition by showing two photos of the New York City skyline. One with the World

Trade Center was dated Sept. 11, 2001; one without the twin towers was dated Sept. 12, 2001. Under the photo was the line, “A lot can happen in one day. Just imagine what can happen in three months.”

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t Hoping to discourage the use of plastic shopping bags, city officials in San Francisco proposed charging grocery stores 17 cents for each bag.

Noting that 90 percent of food shoppers choose plastic, which is blamed for everything from clogging recycling machines to killing marine life and suffocating infants, officials said the fee would also be levied on paper bags.

Psychic Politics Federal authorities charged Diana Cortez, 48, the former mayor of La Grulla, Texas, and bookkeeper Sandra Lopez, 45, with diverting $53,700 in federal funds and using the money for psychic consultations, which the U.S. attorney’s office in Houston said included but were “not limited to tarot card reading.”

• The Amazing Kreskin, who bills himself as “the world’s foremost mentalist,” announced that he had written New Jersey Gov. Richard J. Codey offering to help uncover shady practices in state government by monitoring government meetings.

“If a person is coming with a strong hidden agenda, they’re thinking about it.

They’re focusing on it,” said the mind reader, who lives in New Jersey and signed the letter “ESPecially, Kreskin.” “I could get a...strong sense (of that).”

Litigation Nation After a train knocked Patricia Frankhouser off the tracks near her home in Jeannette,

Pennsylvania, she sued the Norfolk Southern Railway, charging that the engineer “did not stop the train in a timely manner, and failed to yield the right of way to a pedestrian walking along the tracks in plain view.” Frankhouser, who suffered a broken finger, cuts and scrapes and is seeking $120,000, said that the railroad failed to post signs warning people not to walk along the tracks and had no way to warn those who did that a train was approaching.

Might as Well Call It Suicide An expert witness in a Virginia murder trial testified that the defensive art of akido could have caused victim Walker A. Sisk to stab himself 18 times. Naval Lt. John Correa demonstrated in Charlottesville Circuit Court how suspect Andrew R. Alston, 22, claiming self-defense, might have used a series of akido postures to turn the knife on an attacker.

Turn-Offs Four churches in Monterrey, Mexico, installed electronic devices to block cell-phone calls by wealthy parishioners during services. “For a lot of them, the cell phone is a necessity,” the Rev. Juan Jose Martinez, spokesperson for the diocese, said, pointing out, “There are still many people who don’t understand that being at Mass is sharing a moment with God.” Israel’s Netline Communications Technologies Ltd. developed the paperback-sized devices, which sell for $2000 and block cell-phone signals within 100 feet, to thwart criminals and terrorists, but they have proved useful against the din of ringtones in government buildings, theaters and commuter trains outside the United States.

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But this bombshell had plunged me halfway to The Crying Game, and I was freaked out. ger of them doing any damage back there. I simply felt like shooting the breeze with two people so young, fun-loving and exuberant.

“Yes, sir, Mr. Cabbie,” one of my customers replied amidst the giggles. This half of the pair had rosy cheeks and a bright, flowery bandana tied workman-style on her head. It was an entirely winning look.

“Emily and I are up visiting some friends at UVM. We’re from Hanover.”

Just then, along the Main Street stretch of frats and sororities, a guy wearing black tights hightailed it across the road. Complementing, if that’s the word, the tights were two broad, black stripes painted down the length of his bare-chested torso, like weird faux suspenders.

To put it mildly, this is unusual attire for Btown, especially in mid-November.

“Omigod!” Emily screamed. In the rearview mirror, I saw that she had raised both her hands to the top of her head in a posture of disbelief. “Diana, did you see that guy?”

“Omigod, yes!” Diana shot back. “What I want to know is, why is he that guy? Like, how did he become that guy?”

“Yeah, that’s the question, girlfriend,” Emily said, picking up the idea and running with it. “Like, did he, like, wake up one morning and go, ‘OK, OK — I want to be that guy.’ Yeah, ‘Like, I want to be the naked, painted guy running around Vermont.’ Is that how it went down?”

“Yup,” I said, chuckling. “That’s probably it. It was his destiny.”

The two of them were back to laughing, this time gasping for breath as if they were

about to pass out. It was the “I’m gonna pee, I’m gonna pee” kind of laughing. “So, do you go to Dartmouth College?” I asked, bringing them somewhat back to terra firma.

“Heck no,” Emily replied. “We’re nowhere near intelligent enough to go to Dartmouth. We’re, like, dumb girls. But hey, we are street-smart like you wouldn’t believe, so don’t try any stuff with us.” This rejoinder set off another round of hysterics in the back.

“Guess what we saw tonight, Mr. Cabbie?” Diana asked, now in the voice of a fifth-grader beginning her presentation of “Show and Tell.”

“Give up?” she continued, hot to answer her own question. “We saw Christmas with the Kranks!”

“OK,” I said. “That’s that new Christmas movie with Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, right? So, didja like it?”

“Sure,” Emily jumped in. “It was the greatest movie I ever saw in my life! Jamie Lee Curtis is amazing. She’s a hermaphrodite, you know.”

I almost lost control of the steering wheel. “Did you just say that Jamie Lee Curtis is a hermaphrodite? That’s like one of those people who is both man and woman?”

“Ooh, yeah,” Emily replied. “I mean, it’s common knowledge. She’s open about it.”

“You didn’t know that?” Diana chimed in, incredulous at my abject ignorance. “My friend just heard an interview where she talks about it. She had an operation recently to make her pure female.”

“You guys are pulling my leg, right? This is the wackiest thing I’ve ever heard. Jamie Lee Curtis is an attractive woman.”

At this point, I admit to becoming slightly disoriented, having experienced “lust in my heart” — as President Carter famously put it — for the actress. Or is it “actor?”

Yikes! I mean, I try to be nonjudgmental about any person’s biological condition; I truly believe we’re all God’s children. But this bombshell had plunged me halfway to The Crying Game, and I was freaked out.

“You girls have got to be kidding me,” I continued, almost pleading. “Or is this one of those urban legends?”

“Oh, it’s no legend,” Diana continued, doing her best to set the old guy straight.

“Like I said, it’s common knowledge. I mean, look at her. Can’t you tell?”

“Hell no, I can’t tell,” I replied, like I was defending Jamie’s honor or something, and how goofy is that? “I’m gonna have to see some harder evidence before I buy into this idea. Anyway, please don’t tell me anything about Roseanna Arquette. I don’t think I could take it.”

We turned into the Flight Inn and they paid the fare. “Try the Parkway Diner next door for breakfast,” I offered as they left the taxi. I’m a big fan of authentic diners. I think I could live on home fries if I had to.

Yup — home fries, Marlboros and black coffee. Right.

When I got home that night, I immediately Googled the hermaphrodite/Jamie Lee Curtis business. Sure enough, there were discussions of this classic urban legend, which apparently has been around for quite a while. Needless to say, the actress is not — I repeat, not — a hermaphrodite.

Whew, thank goodness, I thought. Now I can safely go back to fantasizing about Jamie Lee Curtis. 쩾

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Maybe it’s just me, but I harbor a soft spot for genuinely awful, enthusiastic singers.

To me, this is far more tolerable, even enjoyable, than somebody lamely warbling away, particularly if the singer believes he or she is better than they are. Thinking about this as we drove towards the Flight Inn motel, I realized I had just encapsulated the premise of the TV show “American Idol.”

“You and me, and me and you, no matter how they toss the dice…”

In addition to the ongoing hootenanny, now they were crashing into each other like they were in a mosh pit. It was as if someone had called Central Casting and requested “Two Wild Blondes.”

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Dear Cecil, I grew up in Dover, Pennsylvania, a suburb of York (of Peppermint Pattie, barbell and air conditioner fame). I learned in school that York was the first capital of the United States (banners all over the city say so, too). My wife grew up in central PA and never heard such a story. Has my hometown written itself a separate history for the sake of ego and (hopefully) tourism, or does it have a credible claim?

Josh Elicker, via email It does, but let’s not exaggerate. York wasn’t the first capital; it was the fourth. It wasn’t capital of the United States of America, a usage that wasn’t formalized until 1781, when the Articles of Confederation were ratified.

Rather it was capital of the united states, or, to be more accurate (if a lot less catchy), the generally cooperating former English colonies of the north Atlantic seaboard except for Canada. Finally, York was never formally proclaimed the capital; it was merely capital by virtue of the fact that what passed for a national government, the Continental Congress, met there from September 1777 to June 1778.

Notwithstanding these quibbles, and the fact that, as other Pennsylvanians will insist on pointing out, it’s now an industrial town better known for barbells, candy, etc., York can legitimately claim to have been one of “the nine capitals of the United States” — as it’s put in the title of a 1948 book in which historian Robert Fortenbaugh charmingly tells the story of York and other erstwhile capitals. Let’s see the swells of Bala Cynwyd top that.

The nation’s first capital was Philadelphia, then the great metropolis of North America with a population of more than 40,000. In December 1776, however, in the face of advancing British forces, the Continental Congress hurriedly adjourned to Baltimore (capital #2).

The delegates were not enthusiastic about Baltimore, a muddy burg of 6000; one ungraciously described it as an “extravagant hole.” They were only too happy to return to Philly in March 1777 when the military situation stabilized.

Matters deteriorated anew in September. With Philadelphia at the point of capture, Congress again bolted, this time heading for Lancaster, Pennsylvania (capital #3). There it met for exactly one day before deciding the Brits were still too close for comfort. The delegates forthwith repaired to York (capital #4), which was safely on the other side of the Susquehanna River.

York at the time was not one of your throbbing urban centers, having 1800 residents, 286 houses, and just more than a dozen taverns. Even though there was a war on, affairs of state there were conducted at a leisurely pace — not necessarily a bad thing. As one of their first official acts, delegates resolved that “Congress shall meet precisely at ten o’Clock A.M.[,] sit to one, then adjourn to four, P.M. [presumably in the interest of Lunch]; then to meet and proceed on business.” A lot of us could get used to a schedule like that.

Despite its diffident air, York was the scene of momentous events, among them the announcement of General Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga, which occasioned the proclamation of a national day of thanksgiving. On November 15, 1777, Congress approved the final draft of the Articles of Confederation, which was then sent to the states for ratification. On the strength of these developments Benjamin Franklin, in Paris, concluded an alliance with France, which Congress enthusiastically endorsed on May 4, 1778. In June the British abandoned Philadelphia, to which Congress immediately returned; nonetheless while in York the fledgling nation had taken critical steps on the road to independence, and the town’s citizens could rightly boast: Truly have we been hosts to history.

This is probably more than residents of subsequent capitals felt like saying. Philadelphia remained the seat of government until 1783, when Congress fled yet again, this time intimidated not by a British army but by unruly soldiers demanding back pay. Having no power to tax or otherwise compel attention, the national government and with it the capital drifted from Princeton (#5) to Annapolis (#6), Trenton (#7), and finally New York (#8), frequently failing to meet due to lack of a quorum. In 1787 fed up delegates decided to pitch the Articles of Confederation in favor of a proper constitution, which among other things provided for a permanent capital. Although a plea was made on behalf of York, sectional considerations led to the building of a new city on the Potomac, with Philly again serving as capital until Washington (#9) was declared open for business in 1800.

A sleepy mud hole itself for many years, Washington is now … well, I admit it’s become every bit as grand as Philadelphia — and you see where that’s gotten us.

Surely parties on both sides of the aisle will sympathize with the thought: Wouldn’t we be better off back in York?

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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MAKING BODY-MIND CONNECTIONS

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ermont’s winter weather is unpredictable. But global warming notwithstanding, we can still usually count on a string of polar days when temperatures tumble well below zero.

The sky is deep blue, but the air is as raw as a saw, cutting through every last layer. A few of us will still head

the otherworldly temperature when Fahrenheit and Centigrade numbers coincide? You still won’t freeze your lungs. It’s a good idea to breathe through a scarf or neck gaiter, though, Steven Bainbridge explains in a recent Runner’s World story. The fabric will not only protect against

Just how healthy is it to exercise in the bitter cold Vermont air? outdoors anyway, for a run or a ski or a walk with the dog. People passing in cars will shake their heads; family members will express concern about frostbite and frozen lungs.

Just how healthy is it to exercise in the bitter cold Vermont air? “Look at ravens,” suggests biologist and longdistance runner Bernd Heinrich, who wrote Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival. “They fly at minus 30 degrees.” Compared to humans, “they are breathing harder and the length of warm tissue that air has to traverse is less,” Heinrich points out, “so they’re still breathing cold air and their lungs are not freezing up.”

Though we don’t have feathers, we do have beaks to facilitate our breathing. “We’ve got long noses to warm our air before it gets to the lungs,” says Heinrich, who can’t remember ever having trouble breathing while running in the cold.

Whether the air we breathe is five degrees or 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the nose takes a quarter of a second to warm it to 98.6 degrees before it enters the lungs.

But what if it’s, say, 40 below —

frostbite, which is the real danger of icy days, but can also act as a filter to prevent a burn in the throat. The president of an Alaskan running club, Bainbridge has had plenty of belowzero experiences. The story later asserts that the only way to freeze your lungs is to die outdoors during the winter.

That said, cold air, especially when inhaled through the mouth, can create problems for the 11 percent of Americans who suffer from exercise-induced asthma, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Air that passes directly into the lungs through the mouth has a relative humidity of 60 to 70 percent, versus 80 to 90 percent humidity when it passes through the nose. When the cold, dry air hits the lungs, they respond by producing histamine, which can cause wheezing, chest pain, coughing and shortness of breath.

Even if we’re asthma-free, we may be coughing as a result of another source that can intensify during bouts of cold weather: air pollution.

“In winter, idling, especially heavy-

duty diesel trucks, is a big issue,” says Dick Valentinetti, director of Vermont’s Air Pollution Control Division. Alarmed by the recent accumulation of health research on the effects of diesel emissions and very fine particulate, he and other pollution control officials are working on anti-idling legislation for heavy-duty trucks and school buses.

These laws could be in place by mid2005. Says Valentinetti, “We’re the only state in the Northeast that does not have regulations in terms of smoking trucks.”

Valentinetti is one of several clean-air crusaders referenced in a new book, Gasp: The Swift & Terrible Beauty of Air. The latest from Vermont author Joe Sherman was inspired in part by air-quality data he had amassed while writing about an electric-car entrepreneur.

Sherman set out to capture an amorphous substance — which could fill several encyclopedias — in a single volume. “I was interested in going from the mitochondria in your cells to where the edge of the atmosphere feathers off into the void,” he says.

Tracing thousands of years of air use and abuse, Sherman sets out to find the cleanest air in our 21st-century world. “Wow, was I ever dreaming,” he writes. “What exactly was clean air, anyway? … Air contains thousands of trace elements, both natural and artificial … Atmospheric chemists tell us that we normally breathe about 170 of the thousands of trace elements … by just walking around outside the house.”

The air outside houses in Chittenden County is cleaner than it is in most parts of the United States, at least when it comes to industrial air pollution and ozone. Punch in zip

code 05401 at scorecard.org, and the Environmental Defense Website reveals that in 2002, Chittenden County ranked among the cleanest 10 percent of American counties in terms of recognized carcinogens such as lead and ethylene compounds. For ozone concentration, it was among the cleaner 30 percent.

The bad news is, the Burlington area ranks in the “dirtiest-worst” 30 percent when measuring an individual’s added cancer risk from hazardous air pollutants. Though we have few “point sources” — big, chemical-producing plants — our roads are crowded with thousands of cars and trucks. Motor vehicles are substantial sources of such carcinogens as benzene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene and diesel particulate matter. “Warming” up the car in cold weather results in longer running times and more toxins being released into the air.

Stoves and fireplaces emit smoke, too — enough to cause concern among members of the American Lung Association. “In some localities, fireplaces and woodstoves have been identified as the source of 80 percent or more of all ambient particles smaller than 2.5 microns in diameter,” its website warns. It goes on to link the presence of those particles with “adverse health outcomes… especially among those with preexisting cardiopulmonary illness.”

How do we stay healthy this winter? Cross-country skiing is one good way to clear the air passages. At Huntington’s Sleepy Hollow, there are additional pulmonary plusses.

The machines that groom the trails are powered with vegetable oil. And anyone who arrives by hybrid car has the run of the place for free. m

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rend Alert! Mike Fleiss, producer of the reality cheese-a-thons “The Bachelor,” “Are You Hot?” and “High School Reunion,” has done the last thing you might have expected from a shlockmeister like him: He has singlehandedly pioneered a new television genre. Don’t say I didn’t warn you when it turns out to be The Next Big Thing.

I am referring to “The Real Gilligan’s Island,” which premiered last Tuesday evening on TBS. You can stop laughing now. On the surface, I’ll grant you, the concept for the hourlong show might appear less than visionary. Cretinous, even. Fleiss noticed the parallel between the plights of the permanently syndicated first mate, skipper, millionaire couple, farm girl, professor and movie star and those faced by contestants on “Survivor” — not to mention its many broadcast knockoffs. The stranded crew and passengers of the S.S. Minnow, it occurred to him, were TV’s original survivors. Wouldn’t it be a hoot to recruit stand-ins, maroon them in a tropical location with huts and props modeled after those in the 1964-67 CBS series, and have the 21st-century castaways compete for a chance to be rescued?

And wouldn’t it be twice the fun if two sets of castaways went head to head — Gilligan vs. Gilligan, Skipper vs. Skipper, and so on? What’s a reality show, after all, without teams, alliances and elaborate challenges?

So that’s what Fleiss threw together and shot in a secret location in the Gulf of Mexico. At first glance, “The Real Gilligan’s Island” is pretty standard, if occasionally entertaining, reality fare. You’ve got a beach.

You’ve got a couple of teams scheming against and within one another.

You’ve got contests and contestants losing their place in the lineup.

You’ve got bikinis.

In this case, though, you’ve also got contestants selected by virtue of their similarity to corresponding characters on the classic sitcom. The professors are real professors. The millionaire couples really are millionaire couples. And the movie stars are...

OK, the movie stars are a joke. On one team, Ginger is played by Rod Stewart’s ex, Rachel Hunter.

Amazingly, she’s the more credible of the two Gingers despite the fact that her resumé is limited almost exclusively to work as a model and a brief appearance in “Rock Star with Jennifer Aniston.” Her nemesis, Ginger number two, is Nicole Eggert.

In episode one, this legend of the silver screen proffered her credentials as follows: “‘Charles in Charge,’ ‘Baywatch’ and a ton of movies.”

On the level of cookie-cutter reality television, the program works, more or less. It didn’t hurt that one of the Skippers (Bob Fahey, 52) suffered a mild heart attack after the first challenge and had to be choppered off by a MediVac crew. Rescued in the first episode: Who would have expected such an irony from a Fleiss production?

“The Real Gilligan’s Island” has its share of psychosis, ego, treachery, manipulation and interpersonal conflict — that messy emotional grab bag that substitutes for drama in reality television.

It likewise doesn’t hurt that one of the professors is gay and one of the millionaire wives is a homophobic, right-wing überbitch. The two sent more sparks flying in 60 minutes than you’d get from a whole season of beach bonfires.

A sampling of first-episode quotes from Donna Beaven, 45, a woman next to whom Leona Helmsly would come off as saccharine: “I’m against gay people.” “They’ve proven that, if you’re gay or lesbian, there’s something wrong with you.” “I didn’t want to be stranded on an island with a gay person.” To be fair, she was venal with regard to the stricken Skipper, too.

After Fahey returned from the hospital to bid everyone a brief farewell, Beaven commented to a teammate, “When you’re competing, you hope one of your competitors breaks down.”

So “The Real Gilligan’s Island” has its share of psychosis, ego, treachery, manipulation and interpersonal conflict — that messy emotional grab bag that substitutes for drama in reality television. What’s surprising is that its creator has stumbled upon something more.

From a cultural perspective, what’s truly interesting about the show is that it represents the first reconnect in the history of American media between traditional, scripted programming and reality TV. Until now, everything has been one or the other — a sitcom, for example, or a chal-

lenge-based series like “Fear Factor” or “The Amazing Race.” The evolutionary line has now looped back upon itself, and the result is a new mutant strain of television that carries the DNA of both.

Much, if not most, of the fun of watching “The Real Gilligan’s Island” undeniably comes from superimposing the fake cast members over the originals. The audience constantly and involuntarily compares the new huts, the new Mary Anns, the new relationships between castaways to the old ones; the result is a viewing experience with an unprecedented dimension. It’s not art, but it’s smart.

And, if the show stays on the air long enough, I suspect its breakthrough will be recognized and replicated by other producers. Admit it: You’d check out a program that featured a bunch of regular folk dressed up like our old friends from “Star Trek” who compete to earn a place in the captain’s chair on the Enterprise. Speaking of friends, what viewer wouldn’t be curious to discover how much some group of average schmoes might look and act like Chandler, Joey, Rachel and the gang as they take part in a “Big Brother”-style competition? Imagine them all locked up together in a space modeled after one of the apartments immortalized on that show.

The possibilities are endless: An “Apprentice”-type series in which a celebrated lawyer plays judge while

contestants argue cases as characters from “Perry Mason.” How about a program like one of those PBS “Frontier House” deals, only all the real-life participants play characters from “The Andy Griffith Show” and live in a prefab Mayberry bugged with a million miniature microphones? Or maybe dueling duplicates of the cast from “Cheers,” each hoping to be the last one ejected from the bar?

“The Addams Family.” “Happy Days.” “The Dick Van Dyke Show.”

“I Love Lucy.” “M.A.S.H.” “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” “Leave It to Beaver.” Is there a classic show out there that couldn’t be adapted to fit one of today’s tried-and-true reality formats? If there is, I can’t think of it.

With today’s relaxed standards, you could do a “Peyton Place” so sizzling it would make “Temptation Island” look like, well, “Gilligan’s Island.”

Which brings us back to Mike Fleiss’ hare-brainchild. Millionaires, professors and skippers are disappearing fast — the show airs twice a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. — so you’ll want to get your pop-culture butt in gear if you plan to get on board.

Hey, there are worse ways to spend an hour of prime time in the middle of the week. It’s not every cable ripoff, after all, that can offer a peek at our past, our future and Rachel Hunter sudsing up in a bamboo shower all in the same 60 minutes. m

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Refugee groups in the United States and Canada are anticipating a run for the border as new rules governing political asylum-seekers take effect at the end of December. Advocates warn that international ports of entry in Vermont and New York could soon experience a humanitarian crisis similar to the one that occurred in January and February of 2002, when hundreds of asylumseekers were turned away by Canadian immigration officials and left stranded at the border in the dead of winter.

The “Safe Third Country Agreement” was negotiated between the United States and Canada as part of a larger “Smart Border Declaration” signed in 2001. That agreement requires political asylum-seekers to make their claims in the first country in which they arrive.

Each year, about 12,000 asylum-seekers pass through the United States on their way to Canada. But the new rules, published last week in the U.S. Federal Register and scheduled to take effect December 29, will force as many as 80 percent of them to apply for asylum in the United States instead.

“The timing couldn’t be worse,” says Patrick Giantonio of Vermont Refugee Assistance, a nonprofit organization that provides legal and humanitarian aide to refugees arriving in Vermont. “Right when the border people are in the middle of dealing with holiday crowds and the beginning of winter…the numbers are already outstripping the ability of [Canadian] border officials to deal with them.”

Many asylum-seekers prefer to make their claim in Canada rather than in the United States because the Canadian system is widely viewed as more humane, says Giantonio. Unlike the U.S., Canada allows asylum-seekers to find work and housing and apply for health care and other government assistance immediately. Moreover, asylum-seekers are less likely to be detained for minor immigration infractions in Canada than in the U.S. Other asylum-seekers head to Canada because they have family members there or want to settle in a French-speaking community.

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The new rules mark the end of a decade-long fight by international human-rights groups against the Safe Third Country Agreement, which opponents argued would be harmful to those fleeing political persecution. Longer term, opponents also warn that the agreement will have a significant impact on U.S. immigration courts, which are already backlogged. And refugee groups fear the new rules will help foster an illegal human trafficking industry between the two countries where one doesn’t currently exist.

Giantonio speculates that the new rules were published now in order to coincide with the departure of Department of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge, who announced his resignation last week. “This agreement only happened because Tom Ridge wanted it,” Giantonio asserts. “Everyone else in Washington was shaking their heads and saying, ‘Huh? Why are we doing this?’”

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The idea of “green taxes” is not new; approximately 10 percent of Vermont’s revenues already come from environmentally friendly taxes and fees, explains Gary Flomenhoft, a lecturer at the Gund Institute.

And green taxes have been used for years in Europe to reduce pollution and promote energy efficiency and alternative fuels. This semester, nine of Flomenhoft’s graduate students worked with the Vermont Fair Tax Coalition to create a Vermont-specific tax proposal that uses market-based incentives to reduce air and water pollution, slow urban sprawl, and promote clean energy.

“Basically, anything you tax you’re going to get less of,” says Flomenhoft. “So if you want less income, tax income. If you want less houses, tax houses. If you want less pollution, tax pollution. It’s very simple.” The green tax proposal, which is considered “revenue neutral,” calls for reducing or eliminating the property tax, sales tax, personal income tax and payroll tax, and increasing levies on fossil fuels, land use, water pollution and solid waste.

Flomenhoft’s students also put together a proposal for a “common assets permanent fund,” which would assess fees on natural assets that belong to all Vermonters, such as water, forests, underground minerals, the public airwaves, and so on. Flomenhoft says the fund would be similar to the Alaska Permanent Fund, which pays oil-revenue dividends to all Alaska residents — only green.

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She’s right.

So’s Nurse Jen. It’s all about spin. The devil, as they say, is in the details.

P.S. The Mary Fanny’s board of trustees meets next Tuesday. The nurses intend to speak up. There’s also going to be a big management reorganization plan on the table.

Sounds like news, eh?

Unfortunately, our local mainstream press, both print and electronic, hasn’t covered hospital trustee meetings in ages. With “holiday season” stories to report from now till Christmas, it’s doubtful they’ll make it next week.

In fact, it was surprising to hear the lovely Sera Congi question Marvelous Melinda about Trustee Con Hogan’s abrupt resignation from the board in August.

At the time WCAX, like the Freeps, ignored it.

Dubie Fast Track? — Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie was spotted making some interesting and impressive rounds in Washington, D.C., last Wednesday. Wild stories are flying about the Doobster nosing around for an ambassador posting, as well as waxing fantastic about a run for the U.S. Senate in 2006.

That would be for the seat that Independent U.S. Sen. Jim Jeffords says will not be vacant under any circumstances. Jim insists he’s running, but it’s remarkable that not a single political horse in Vermont is taking him seriously.

Despite Jeezum Jim’s assurances, Vermont politicos are all making plans for the major shakeup a Jeffords retirement would set off.

Rep. Bernie Sanders would immediately run for the open senate seat. That is a known fact.

But would a Democrat get into a race that included Bernie the Superstar?

Would Republican Gov. Jim Douglas walk away from what many think could be a very long run in Montpelier to take a second shot at the only electoral prize he’s ever sought and lost?

Doobie-Doo, who surprised even his loyal supporters with an impressive 56 percent reelection win last month, was accompanied to Foggy Bottom by political ally and friend Joe Sinagra of St. Albans.

Big Joe is executive officer of the Vermont Home Builders and Remodelers Association. He’s been a GOP political activist since his days at Lyndon State. And he’s a big Brian Dubie fan.

Unfortunately, Mr. Dubie did not return our calls requesting an interview this week. Cat must have got his tongue. But Mr. Sinagra told us that he personally got “within 15 feet of the West Wing” last Wednesday.

Joe said at one point he was “standing outside White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card’s office.” He said Dubie was meeting with “unidentified staff.”

Brian “had a meeting on some Cuba stuff,” Sinagra told Seven Days.

You’ll recall that the Doobster set the all-time Vermont Lite-Gov

record for world travel in his first term, visiting Taiwan, China, Cuba and Canada as an unofficial Vermont ambassador.

Obviously, it didn’t hurt him election-wise. Can’t blame Brian if he’s thinking about bigger fish to fry, can we?

“If indeed it’s job hunting,” said Jon Copans, executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party, “it’s a little unseemly for a guy not sworn in yet for second term to already be shopping for a new job.”

Mr. Copans, however, failed to appreciate the fact that a Dubie job search would open up the Lite-Gov seat for a Democrat to win back.

New Leadership — Saturday at the Statehouse was a day for the newly elected Democratic Party leadership. The 83 members of the House Democratic Caucus met to pick their new leadership team.

Meanwhile, over at the KelloggHubbard Library, the Democratic State Committee met to pick a new party chair.

Former State Rep. Peter Mallary of Fairlee has stepped up to replace Scudder Parker as the state chairman. Peter served three terms in the Vermont House during the mid-1990s.

“We’ve got these big majorities in the House and Senate,” said Mallary. “We’ve got to handle ourselves in a smart way. The nation will be looking to Vermont for Democratic leadership.”

Up the hill under the golden dome, the upbeat members of the new House majority gathered once again in historic Room 11 — the big room. Four years ago, the civilunions backlash moved them across the hall into the smaller Room 10.

The new House majority culture is poles apart from the Republican one it replaces. For one thing, can anyone imagine former GOP Speaker Walter Freed going around the room asking Republicans to stand up, introduce themselves and tell everybody “what makes them smile?”

That’s exactly what the next speaker of the House, Gaye Symington of Jericho, did Saturday morning.

No one admitted publicly that marijuana makes them smile, but five Democrats, all male, made some sort of reference to “sex” being something that occasionally did.

Interesting.

Twenty years ago, everyone would have been writing about what a great day it was for women’s liberation. Not only will Vermont have a female House Speaker in January, but the leader of the Democratic Caucus is a woman, too.

Rep. Carolyn Partridge of Rockingham has learned the Statehouse ropes while fighting a guerrilla war. Come January she’ll be majority leader. Princess Carolyn is ready.

The coming session, folks, will be anything but dull. Plus, there’ll be a lot more smiles than in recent years.

Guaranteed.

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On the War Front — The number-one question from readers of last week’s column on the big Vermont National Guard call-up was about how the Vermont activation compares to other states. What’s the breakdown on a per-capita state share?

Believe it or not, that information is not readily available. A couple congressional staffers spent all day Monday trying to find out. And at the end of the day they ended up at the same website we’d found on our own: www.dod.mil/releases/2004/nr20 041201-1721.html.

That takes you to a huge pdf file that lists every National Guard and military reserve unit activated for Iraq through November.

We didn’t do the math on all 50 states, but a quick study indicates Vermont’s military call-up appears about the second-largest in the nation on a per-capita basis.

Hawaii looks to be in first place, with one out of every 390 citizens activated.

Vermont is second with one out of 632 called up.

Texas is a different story.

According to the numbers provided by the Department of Defense, it looks like only one out of every 2281 residents has been activated.

Vermont’s per-capita call-up is about twice as big as New Hampshire’s and more than six times bigger than that of Massachusetts, where one in 3847 citizen soldiers has been activated.

And remember, folks, the war is just getting started. Not only is there no light at the end of the tunnel, no one, it seems, can even find the tunnel.

Kiss Me, Kate? — Apparently not anytime soon. Howard Dean’s longtime closest aide unloaded on yours truly last week in the letters section.

We’d earlier noted Kate O’Connor’s recent emergence from the shadows in a two-part, soft-touch interview on VPR. We emailed Kate requesting a similar interview. Her letter apparently will be her only response.

Kate accuses us of distorting the facts, but declines to identify precisely which facts we’re distorting. In our column item, we quoted published comments made by former Howard Dean Campaign Manager Joe Trippi.

We sought Kate’s response, trying to get both sides.

Unfortunately, Ms. O’Connor completely avoided the facts.

Can’t help but wonder how far Ho-Ho would have gone if Kate had not been there to “protect” him from those better equipped to get him elected.

Correction — In last week’s column, yours truly misspelled the name of the Dutch city of Maastricht. Peter Shumlin’s Dutch mother brought it to our attention via email.

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here’s been a lot of talk in recent years about boys’ declining interest in books. Reading may be perceived as a girly activity. Or perhaps the problem is, as my friend with a young son laments, that so many of the best kids’ books have female protagoSTORY nists, leaving boys out in the cold. Sure, Harry MARGOT Potter’s fandom crosses the juvenile gender gap, HARRISON and Judy Blume wrote a male coming-of-age novel, complete with a notorious wet-dream sequence.

IMAGE But some would argue that books addressing conMATTHEW cerns specific to boys are in short supply.

THORSEN Erik Esckilsen, a sometime Champlain College professor and Seven Days contributor, is one of the Offsides by writers who’s tapping the small but growing market Erik Esckilsen, of male-friendly young-adult lit. His second novel, Walter Loraine Books, 176 pages, illustrated by a cleated foot kicking a soccer ball, won’t turn girls off — at this point, soccer is an $15. equal-opportunity sport. But Offsides recruits boy readers in the manner of a classic sports story, with high school soccer star Tom Gray staring into a trophy case and regretting the game that got away.

Enter the requisite übercompetitive coach, who offers Tom a devil’s bargain: a plum spot on his new school’s winning team in exchange ERIK ESCKILSEN for his integrity. When Tom resists, the coach throws down a gauntlet familiar to anyone who’s ever read a boy’s adventure tale: “What’s it going to be, Tom? You ready to be a man about this?”

Tom is, as it turns out, ready to be a man. But Esckilsen’s multilayered sports drama demonstrates that there’s more than one way to go about it.

Tom is a Mohawk with roots on the reservation, and his new school’s team, the Warriors, uses an Indian brave as its mascot. Tom’s mom has spearheaded a schoolboard campaign to change the team’s name, which Coach Dempsey dismisses as “political correctness.” But Tom believes that playing with the ersatz Indians would dishonor his late father, an ironworker who fought substance abuse on the reservation and taught his son that winning isn’t the measure of manhood: He told Tom, “I respect you … as one hard-working man respects another.”

But it isn’t that easy for a champion striker just to stop playing soccer. Tom kicks his ball around at the local park, where he meets the novel’s comic relief — a group of homeschooled “geeks” who play the game strictly on a recreational basis. “[Our parents] said we had to do something to get the rocket fuel out of our lungs,” one explains.

Soon Tom has assembled a ragtag team of sorts — four geeks and a juvenile delinquent who smokes.

They find a coach in a wheelchair-bound Russian who runs a hobby shop and is “a soccer genius,” according to his pretty granddaughter Katya. Local high school teams, barred from playing one another in the off-season, start scrimmaging against Tom’s guys as a way to boost their confidence. And the bullheaded Coach Dempsey, who can’t stand to see a talented player slip through his fingers, offers Tom a dangerous, irresistible wager. If Tom’s team can beat the Warriors, the Indian mascot bites the dust. And >> 28A

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if not, growls Dempsey, “Welcome to the Warriors … for the rest of your high school career.”

Anyone who’s seen The Natural or Bend It Like Beckham can pretty much predict the course of the plot from here. The novel has to end with the big game, sure bets versus underdogs, and it does. But Esckilsen keeps things interesting along the way. He pulls some contrivances out of his hat, such as the implausible surprise appearance of two players at the eleventh hour to round out Tom’s squad. There’s also solid character development, as Tom sorts through his ambivalence — pride in his dad, shame about the way people live on “the Res” — and learns

The best measure of Offsides is that a soccer ignoramus can read its lengthy, play-by-play descriptions of the game without nodding off. how to resist Dempsey’s manipulation.

Even Dempsey gains some nuance, as we learn that his attachment to the “Warrior” name is rooted in his feelings for teammates who died in Vietnam. His statement that “politics robbed those men — warriors, every last one of them — of the honor they deserved” puts the novel’s debate about manhood in a broader context.

But perhaps the best measure of Offsides is that a soccer ignoramus can read its lengthy, play-by-play descriptions of the game without nodding off.

Esckilsen clearly knows and loves soccer. He explains the game’s strategy and “architecture” in a way that’s easy to visualize, and he uses its lingo without getting clubby. He even explains the term “offsides” — too far into the opposing team’s territory to score — which pretty much sums up Tom’s alienated state as the novel begins.

With its compelling characters and focus on a sport that demands as much deftness as brute strength, Offsides may appeal to both girls and boys.

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FROM OFFSIDES: The semifinal match had begun in a drizzle, but by the half the rain was falling steadily. When the second half began, play was swallowed in a downpour — warm blobs of water large enough to smack when they hit Tom’s neck and face. He felt like a horse dragging a plow across a field, every run, every move, demanding an extra push into the sodden ground, the water adding pounds, it seemed, to his uniform. At one point, looking toward the bleachers, he saw that the Tin River Boosters had risen to their feet.

The crowd’s cheering added a kind of white noise, like static, to the thump of cleats pounding the turf, the ball’s sizzle as it sheared water and skipped across the grass. The ref’s whistle could barely cut through it all — as faint and distant as a train leaving town. As Tom watched the ref jog to a spot about ten yards away from him and toss the ball to Garvey, he realized that he’d completely lost his grip on time. “Ravens throw-in,” the ref called out, his voice like a whisper behind a waterfall. “We’ve got three minutes on the clock.”

Tom had played the game of his life, and his body screamed it. He’d burned every last ounce of energy, picked up a huge welt on his left hip in a slide tackle, knocked heads with a fullback going up for the same corner kick, and even jammed a couple of fingers landing after a failed diving header. He was finished, done.

Later that night, discussing the game with his father over a celebratory pizza at the Tin River grotto, Tom wondered if his exhausted state might have explained the bizarre experience that had begun with the Ravens’ final offensive push, when Garvey threw the ball in to Fletcher… Fletcher made a pass down the right sideline to Carr…

“It was like time had stopped,” he explained to his father. “I’d look at the sidelines, and people cheering would seem to be moving in slow motion. I’d look back to the field, and my eye would hit the ball like a hawk spotting a field mouse. It was like my blood had turned to pure adrenaline. And there was this strange … roar.”

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urlington’s Sanctuary Artsite is crammed with what feels like hundreds of people on a recent Thursday night. Clots of fashionably dressed guests attempt to make small talk over the hip-hop and electronica pumping from speakers and the thunderous clatter STORY of skateboarders using the in-house ramp.

ANDREA Sound like a great party you missed? Well, sort of.

POSIG This crowd has ostensibly gathered at Jager DiPaolo Kemp Design to view “Rides of Passage” — the IMAGES largest-ever exhibit of snowboards as “canvasses” by MATTHEW illustrators, designers, graffiti artists and, particularly, THORSEN tattoo artists. Wildly colorful snowboards hang on the rough-hewn walls in this basement-level gallery.

“Rides of As the focus is on tattoo art, it’s not surprising to Passage,” art see many of the “standard” images of the genre — on snowboards, skulls, roses and hearts, and dark themes of violence presented

by Burton and and sex. Nor is it surprising to learn that males domthe Woodstock inate the exhibit; there are only nine female contribTattoo and Body utors out of 120. Though the influence of youth-oriArts Festival. ented video games and anime is evident in the Sanctuary Artsite, 47 Maple, graphics, the ages of the artists range from 22 to 55.

Burlington.

Some ideas are unique, such as the board that is Limited hours split in two and looks like a propeller. One artist December 9, 11, affixed faux vines and flowers, creating a three16 & 18, or dimensional border around the dark green board. private showings.

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47sanctuary.com. theme. One board is covered with vinyl stickers; another has a blue-and-white color scheme and the words “Beware of the snow.” Yet another features tiny, cartoon-like caricatures in black and white. As with snowflakes, no two boards are exactly alike.

Curse Mackey and Bruce Bart, Woodstock, New York-based producers of “Rides of Passage,” conceptualized the show primarily as a means for tattoo artists to show their work on a medium that could be displayed publicly. The two had co-produced the Woodstock Tattoo and Body Arts Festival — a celebration of alternative culture and art forms held for the second time this September.

They wanted to find a new and innovative way to give the tattoo artists a broader audience.

“Every day tattoo artists are forced to be creative on the spot,” suggests Mackey. “They have to quickly produce art that someone will wear on their body forever. This event would showcase that talent.”

The art-on-snowboard idea was inspired by an earlier, similar exhibit — “Abrasions,” held in North Carolina — that featured tattooing on skateboards. Mackey and Bart collaborated with Burton

to supply snowboards to the artists. The duo extended formal invitations to premier tattoo artists all over the globe, from Tokyo to Switzerland to San Francisco, and sent boards to the first 120 artists who responded. When the boards were returned, they had been carved, sculpted, watercolored and spray-painted. “They went all out,” said Mackey. “I was totally blown away by the end result of what we got back. Some of the boards have 250 hours put into them.”

“Rides of Passage” debuted at the Woodstock Tattoo and Body Arts Festival, and made appearances in New York City and Los Angeles before coming to Vermont. The Burlington exhibit presents about two-thirds of the boards; the others are on tour in Europe. After its Burlington run, “Rides of Passage” will travel to Japan for a final show. In January, one of the artists will win a contract to design a series of graphics for Burton’s 2007 snowboard line.

The four Vermonters in the show are all illustrators and graphic designers. Burlington illustratordesigner Tyler Stout, 27, is accustomed to creating art on his computer. But when planning to design a snowboard, he knew that for this art project there would be no delete button. “It is a one-shot kind of deal to paint directly on the snowboard,” says Stout. “You aren’t able to do anything with a computer file, you just have to go and paint it.”

Now his once-blank board is filled with vibrant, glossy abstract shades of red, black and yellow. “I recently bought a book on Cuban posters and was just getting into it,” he says. “I thought it would be fun to try that style out on the board.”

All the artistic output for “Rides of Passage” fits into what Mackey describes as “lowbrow art” — an illustrative and often graphic way of thinking about art that is not on a traditional canvas. “Lowbrow” here refers not to poor quality but to edgy, unconventional mediums. Both Mackey and Sanctuary Artsite curator Joseph Peila suggest that the style is a growing trend in the art world, and is coveted and collected by celebrities.

That said, tattoo artists in particular rarely connect with a mainstream audience. Mackey expects that “Rides of Passage” will change that — at least wherever the show appears. “It’s just as in the world of music, or sports or fine art — you have your superstars,” he says. Some of these tattoo artists, he suggests, “are legends in the making.” m

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Politics in Montpelier are about to heat up.

This January, if all goes as planned, the legislative chambers in the Statehouse will become a hotspot. It’ll be strictly BYOL — Bring Your Own Laptop — but if lawmakers tote computers equipped with wireless Internet receivers to their desks, they’ll have high-speed broadband Web access via a wireless signal known as wi-fi, short for “wireless fidelity.” They’ll be able to shoot emails across the aisles, download music or, perhaps more importantly, instantly fact-check their opponents’ proposals.

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Bringing broadband Internet service into the legislative chambers might seem like a no-brainer — don’t most office workers have Internet access at their desks? — but it’s more difficult than it might seem. The Statehouse, after all, is a historic building. It currently supports fewer than two dozen Internetready terminals for legislators’ use, and rewiring the building with more bulky ethernet cables is out of the question. Wi-fi networks are also notoriously finicky. All sorts of variables — from microwaves to lead walls to sound vibrations — can affect the strength and reliability of reception.

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That’s why Montpeliernet, the nonprofit group sponsoring the network, turned to Willistonbased Summit Technologies to get the job done. Summit is not the only wireless deployment firm in Vermont, but it has a national reputation for handling challenging, “mission critical” projects.

The phrase, says CEO Al Levy, refers to networks that can’t be allowed to fail. Summit has set them up all over the country, from an office building in Boise, Idaho, to hospitals in Florida to the Albany airport.

Installing a 5-by-4-foot panel antenna under the cupola in the Statehouse — which will receive a signal from a new point-tomultipoint wireless transmitter atop Montpelier’s National Life Building — is actually easier than most of what they do.

Levy explains that when you have a wired Internet connection, you can see exactly where it’s coming from. What makes their job so tricky is trying to predict how these invisible wireless signals interact with the variables in such a dynamic environment. “We consider it a kind of black art,” he says, only half-joking.

If deploying wi-fi networks is an art, then Summit’s artist-inresidence is Chief Technology Officer Johannes Jobst. The 43year-old Austria native looks a little like actor Liam Neeson, only shorter. And yes, his accent bears a slight resemblance to Ahnold’s. But Jobst is not a power broker or a Hollywood slick — when he arrives in Summit’s small, strip-mall office one morning for an interview, he’s wearing his collared shirt tucked into tan construction-worker pants. Jobst is a ham radio operator and a vol-

unteer firefighter. He likes to tinker, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty.

Jobst’s office still has that not-quite-moved-in feel; Summit relocated to a larger office in Williston from Maple Street in Burlington this fall. In one corner are piled his 7- and 9-year-old sons’ toy, including several radio-controlled cars.

On a rickety metal shelf just inside his door sits a collection of obsolete devices: old Smith Corona typewriters, the earliest Mac, an online banking machine that plugs into a phone. Then there’s his desk — a high-tech command center.

When Jobst sinks into his chair, he faces not one, not two, but three full-size computer screens, one of which is attached to an open laptop. A fourth, smaller screen belongs to a hand-held PDA plugged into a dock on the end of his desk.

When he powers up his PC, he reveals a desktop backdrop of his Jericho home on a snowy afternoon. The photo on the 21-inch monitor is nearly obscured by at least 100 icons.

“It’s crazy, isn’t it?” he concedes gleefully. “But I know what they all are. And most of them I really do use all the time.”

But for technophobes who are turned off by all the newfangled gear and jargon, Jobst has a little secret. The wi-fi networks he creates are actually based on an older technology, one that we’ve all been using for years — radio. That fancy wireless card in your laptop? It’s a radio transmitter and receiver.

Jobst calls wi-fi “a special radio signal” you can’t hear.

The frequency, which operates at 2.4 gigahertz, was developed by the U.S. military and later

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adapted for civilian use. It started to catch on as an Internet delivery tool in the past few years, when the industry agreed on it as a standard, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers certified it as IEEE 802.11b.

Jobst is, essentially, a radio head. His circuitous path to becoming a Web maven began with a love for CB radios when he was a kid in Austria. He held a variety of different jobs — as an insurance salesman, and, like Summit’s Chief Operations Officer Keith Mattes, a ski instructor — before returning to college to earn a degree in microelectronic engineering. Long before wireless Internet, his school of choice was Salzburg’s Wirtschaftsförderungsinstitut — a.k.a. WIFI Salzburg.

Jobst’s radio background was what attracted Levy and Mattes. When Mattes started Summit 12 years ago, it was a different kind of outfit, doing network integration for companies and selling computer hardware. Levy folded his own tech company into the operation in 2001. But Summit’s business slowed when the tech bubble burst. At around that same time they met Jobst, and decided to specialize in wireless.

Jobst moved to the States 13 years ago with his wife, a New York native who graduated from UVM. He was running his own company when Mattes and Levy recruited him. “You’re just not going to get that radio knowledge overnight,” says Mattes.

“Johannes had a lifetime of experience that was going to give us an edge.”

When Jobst describes particularly challenging installations he’s tackled, he sounds more like a painter or a master chef than a dispassionate Web geek. Talking about the highdensity network he installed for financial giant Capital One in a Richmond, Virginia, office building last week — Summit deploys all of Capital One’s wireless networks — he compares the job to laying tiles in a floor mosaic. When you look at one piece at a time, all you see is one tile. But step back and you’re wowed by the larger view. “We had that larger view for the first time Wednesday,” he says, “and it was absolutely awesome. It’s exactly what I imagined it would be. Perfect.”

During one interview with all three Summit chiefs, Levy and Mattes asked Jobst to explain an experiment he’d run in downtown Schenectady to see how far a roof-mounted wifi antenna could carry a signal.

Jobst outfitted two bikes with laptops and GPS receivers, then sent riders out to test its range.

“He created the software it took to collect the data, and developed the methodology of the study,” Levy says.

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When Jobst installs a wi-fi network, he first figures out what the client wants with it and where they need it. Then he and some of Summit’s 13 other employees do a site survey to assess topological and environmental obstacles. To surmount these problems, he chooses from among a variety of antennas and receiver/transmitters that disperse the Internet signal — known as routers — that Summit purchases from hardware vendors.

Jobst places these in various locations to cover the service area, taking into account how their signals will interact.

This is where the creativity comes in. When a wireless router sends out data, if some of the information is lost in transit — let’s say you’re sitting in an outdoor courtyard, and the wind blows leaves on the trees, somehow disrupting the signal you’re receiving — the router will get an incomplete confirmation from your computer. It will resend the data until it works.

Sounds great. But if you’re in range of multiple routers, all these echoes can bounce around crazily and shut the system down. Or they will, as Jobst likes to say, “bring it to a grinding halt.” That poses a serious danger to a mission-critical system like the one at the Albany medical center, which will enable doctors and nurses to communicate via voice transmitters pinned to their collars.

Summit is developing a network that will link 23 buildings — housing various signal-disrupting medical equipment — with 1000 routers covering 2.5 million square feet.

To make a network like this work, Jobst must adjust the power on the routers, and use a $40,000 spectrum analyzer to measure the strength of the signals and figure out how they’re reacting in a specific environment. He says some companies don’t even use spectrum analyzers, an oversight he doesn’t understand. “They don’t think of it the right way,” he suggests.

“They just put stuff up. The bad thing about it is, 70 to 75 percent of the time, it works.”

And when it doesn’t, he says, people get frustrated and blame the technology. Levy estimates that half of Summit’s business comes from companies who need to fix failed installations. Jobst proudly points out that he guarantees his work. This is probably one reason why Summit doesn’t

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have to advertise. They make most of their annual $2 million and change through word of mouth, and from the company website, www.summit wireless.biz.

Clients they’ve attracted include aluminum giant Alcoa, which hired them to install a wireless network in its Pennsylvania plasma plant.

Jobst had to design a system that would work in the presence of Alcoa’s 1000-plus alumina-melting plasma ovens.

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In Albany, Summit is developing a network that will link 23 buildings with 1000 routers covering 2.5 million square feet. also touching the ground.

And the plant is so highly magnetized that workers don’t need toolboxes — their wrenches stick to the tailgates of the pickups they drive around the site. Magnetic fields can disrupt wi-fi. Even the noise produced by aluminum rods clanging together factored into the equation. To top it all off, Jobst had to wear a respirator the whole time to avoid inhaling poisonous gas. “That was a fun trip,” he says. He’s serious. He likes the challenge.

That wouldn’t surprise Tony Elliot, co-founder and CEO of Vermont-owned Internet service provider SoverNet. Elliot is working with Summit on the Montpelier project, which will eventually provide wireless Internet service to several municipal buildings and public hotspots. He says Jobst and the Summit crew are indeed creative. “They’re great folks,” he says, “and they’re not afraid to try new things.”

Not all of Summit’s contracts are that exciting. The company installed a fairly simple set-up at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes last year.

Co-owner Penny Beach says she felt Jobst really understood her property. And, she notes appreciatively, “they were able to make it really easy for us.”

Beach describes herself as “not the most tech-savvy person,” a description that likely fits most Vermonters. But increasingly, firms like Summit and specialists like Jobst are connecting even rural residents — and old-fangled facilities like the Statehouse — to 21stcentury wireless technology. 쩾

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First, a primer on broadband. It’s faster than basic dial-up service — in some cases much faster.

A typical dial-up connection transmits information at 56 kilobytes per second. The Federal Communications Commission defines broadband as a signal that travels at 200 KB per second.

Jack Hoffman of the Vermont Broadband Council, a nonprofit organization charged with spreading the technology to all corners of the state, says everyone should have access to it.

“Anybody who’s struggled and had to wait to open a picture in their email account will appreciate having it there instantly,” he says.

Governor Jim Douglas agrees. He wants 90 percent of all Vermonters to have a connection to it by 2007. As part of his telecommunications initiative, he announced $200,000 in state broadband grants last month to communities such as South Hero, Grand Isle and West Windsor. “In order for Vermont to be competitive,” Douglas said in a press release, “we need to be able to communicate anywhere, anytime; in short, we need to wire Vermont.”

Question is, who’s going to install the wires, and who will own them?

Thomas Murray, director of the telecommunications infrastructure for Vermont, estimates that around 80 percent of Vermonters live in areas where a broadband signal is currently available.

That includes connections via cable and DSL modem — two competing technologies, one offered by your cable company, the other offered by your telephone or Internet service provider (ISP).

The grants Douglas announced to expand that number are going to communities where no one is offering broadband yet, so that they might use it to attract ISPs such as SoverNet or Kingdom Connection. Murray says he hopes the resulting networks would be partnerships between municipal and commercial interests. But grants like these would be illegal in, say, Pennsylvania.

On November 30, Democratic governor Ed Rendell signed a law essentially barring Pennsylvania municipalities from investing in their own telecommunications networks. This means that even if residents decide it’s in their best interest to partner with providers, or create their own infrastructure, they’ll be required to rely on whatever they can access from their cable company, or from telecom giant Verizon.

The bill attracted intense scrutiny from media watchdogs because Philadelphia recently announced plans to develop a municipal wi-fi network and offer free or low-cost broadband to all city residents. Supporters and opponents of the legislation reached a last-minute deal that would allow the Philadelphia network to move forward; but if other Pennsylvania municipalities want to follow Philly’s lead and create their own networks, they’re out of luck.

Nationally, a handful of other states have approved similar legislation. And the FCC is currently considering a ruling on how much of the old Baby Bell’s network has to be open to everyone. This spring, the Supreme Court will get involved, too, when it considers a case regarding the regulation of broadband delivered by cable providers.

Activist groups, who increasingly define affordable Internet access as a public utility, are outraged by the Pennsylvania development. Jeff Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy, says the law is a digital scandal, “a blatant and arrogant power grab” by Verizon. He says that locking out municipalities will stifle competition, raise prices and potentially allow Verizon to censor the information users are allowed to receive. “This is very, very important for progressives,” he insists. “It’s crystallizing something important. It really shows that the Internet is up for grabs.”

Beth Fastiggi, Verizon’s Vermont spokeswoman, dismisses the claim that Verizon would, or even could, censor Internet traffic. And she argues that city governments should stay out of the telecommunications industry. “Most governments that provide telecommunications haven’t been successful,” she claims. “Usually the services aren’t great, and the prices are high.”

But Fastiggi says Verizon has no plans to pursue a law limiting municipal investment in Vermont. “I don’t think that would get anybody anywhere,” she says. She concedes that though Verizon is expanding its DSL service, it won’t be able to meet everyone’s needs fast enough.

“Towns are really looking for alternatives,” she says, “and this is one of them.”

It’s an alternative that Burlington began pursuing in January 2002, when the city launched its fiber optic network under the aegis of Burlington Telecom. The city-owned cables now connect more than 40 municipal sites and some large businesses. Two weeks ago, the telecom project received a $10 million loan that will allow it to begin expanding the network to homes and smaller businesses.

Project Director Tim Nulty estimates that Burlington Telecom will be able to offer broadband in 18 months, which will put it on the front lines of the public-versus-private Internet debate. Other ISPs already offer broadband in Burlington.

Nulty knows a thing or two about telecommunications. From 1975 to 1985, he was the senior chief economist overseeing telecom issues for the U.S. Senate and House Commerce Committees.

He’s also a former chief economist for the World Bank. He calls the Pennsylvania law “foolish.”

Nulty says Verizon has never tried to stop Burlington’s network. “That’s partly because we’re so small,” he says. “And I don’t think they could do it if they tried.”

Nulty believes that telecommunication infrastructure is fundamentally similar to the transportation infrastructure, and should be open to anyone who can use it. He hopes other nearby communities will want to use Burlington’s network, which will offer what he calls “triple play” — Internet, phone and cable services from one provider, Burlington Telecom. He points out that the ability to offer all three will make it a good investment for the city, and says it won’t cost taxpayers a dime.

Nulty also points out that the city’s 1-gigabit connection is far superior to what the FCC considers broadband. “It’s like calling both a rowboat with an outboard motor and a 30,000-ton container ship ‘motorized shipping.’”

You can bet it’ll be big, big news for Internet activists if, or when, that service arrives.

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That’s why Montpeliernet, the nonprofit group sponsoring the network, turned to Willistonbased Summit Technologies to get the job done. Summit is not the only wireless deployment firm in Vermont, but it has a national reputation for handling challenging, “mission critical” projects.

The phrase, says CEO Al Levy, refers to networks that can’t be allowed to fail. Summit has set them up all over the country, from an office building in Boise, Idaho, to hospitals in Florida to the Albany airport.

Installing a 5-by-4-foot panel antenna under the cupola in the Statehouse — which will receive a signal from a new point-tomultipoint wireless transmitter atop Montpelier’s National Life Building — is actually easier than most of what they do.

Levy explains that when you have a wired Internet connection, you can see exactly where it’s coming from. What makes their job so tricky is trying to predict how these invisible wireless signals interact with the variables in such a dynamic environment. “We consider it a kind of black art,” he says, only half-joking.

If deploying wi-fi networks is an art, then Summit’s artist-inresidence is Chief Technology Officer Johannes Jobst. The 43year-old Austria native looks a little like actor Liam Neeson, only shorter. And yes, his accent bears a slight resemblance to Ahnold’s. But Jobst is not a power broker or a Hollywood slick — when he arrives in Summit’s small, strip-mall office one morning for an interview, he’s wearing his collared shirt tucked into tan construction-worker pants. Jobst is a ham radio operator and a vol-

unteer firefighter. He likes to tinker, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty.

Jobst’s office still has that not-quite-moved-in feel; Summit relocated to a larger office in Williston from Maple Street in Burlington this fall. In one corner are piled his 7- and 9-year-old sons’ toy, including several radio-controlled cars.

On a rickety metal shelf just inside his door sits a collection of obsolete devices: old Smith Corona typewriters, the earliest Mac, an online banking machine that plugs into a phone. Then there’s his desk — a high-tech command center.

When Jobst sinks into his chair, he faces not one, not two, but three full-size computer screens, one of which is attached to an open laptop. A fourth, smaller screen belongs to a hand-held PDA plugged into a dock on the end of his desk.

When he powers up his PC, he reveals a desktop backdrop of his Jericho home on a snowy afternoon. The photo on the 21-inch monitor is nearly obscured by at least 100 icons.

“It’s crazy, isn’t it?” he concedes gleefully. “But I know what they all are. And most of them I really do use all the time.”

But for technophobes who are turned off by all the newfangled gear and jargon, Jobst has a little secret. The wi-fi networks he creates are actually based on an older technology, one that we’ve all been using for years — radio. That fancy wireless card in your laptop? It’s a radio transmitter and receiver.

Jobst calls wi-fi “a special radio signal” you can’t hear.

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adapted for civilian use. It started to catch on as an Internet delivery tool in the past few years, when the industry agreed on it as a standard, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers certified it as IEEE 802.11b.

Jobst is, essentially, a radio head. His circuitous path to becoming a Web maven began with a love for CB radios when he was a kid in Austria. He held a variety of different jobs — as an insurance salesman, and, like Summit’s Chief Operations Officer Keith Mattes, a ski instructor — before returning to college to earn a degree in microelectronic engineering. Long before wireless Internet, his school of choice was Salzburg’s Wirtschaftsförderungsinstitut — a.k.a. WIFI Salzburg.

Jobst’s radio background was what attracted Levy and Mattes. When Mattes started Summit 12 years ago, it was a different kind of outfit, doing network integration for companies and selling computer hardware. Levy folded his own tech company into the operation in 2001. But Summit’s business slowed when the tech bubble burst. At around that same time they met Jobst, and decided to specialize in wireless.

Jobst moved to the States 13 years ago with his wife, a New York native who graduated from UVM. He was running his own company when Mattes and Levy recruited him. “You’re just not going to get that radio knowledge overnight,” says Mattes.

“Johannes had a lifetime of experience that was going to give us an edge.”

When Jobst describes particularly challenging installations he’s tackled, he sounds more like a painter or a master chef than a dispassionate Web geek. Talking about the highdensity network he installed for financial giant Capital One in a Richmond, Virginia, office building last week — Summit deploys all of Capital One’s wireless networks — he compares the job to laying tiles in a floor mosaic. When you look at one piece at a time, all you see is one tile. But step back and you’re wowed by the larger view. “We had that larger view for the first time Wednesday,” he says, “and it was absolutely awesome. It’s exactly what I imagined it would be. Perfect.”

During one interview with all three Summit chiefs, Levy and Mattes asked Jobst to explain an experiment he’d run in downtown Schenectady to see how far a roof-mounted wifi antenna could carry a signal.

Jobst outfitted two bikes with laptops and GPS receivers, then sent riders out to test its range.

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a horse trailer. To get a signal in the trailer, he needed to be in the line of sight of the 5.1 GHz point-to-multipoint antenna on top of a nearby building. But he couldn’t see the antenna because he was parked in a narrow alley. So Jobst pointed both antennas at a window on another building, and bounced the signal off the glass. The strategy worked. “He has a kind of sixth sense,” Levy says. “He’s a bit of a MacGyver.”

When Jobst installs a wi-fi network, he first figures out what the client wants with it and where they need it. Then he and some of Summit’s 13 other employees do a site survey to assess topological and environmental obstacles. To surmount these problems, he chooses from among a variety of antennas and receiver/transmitters that disperse the Internet signal — known as routers — that Summit purchases from hardware vendors.

Jobst places these in various locations to cover the service area, taking into account how their signals will interact.

This is where the creativity comes in. When a wireless router sends out data, if some of the information is lost in transit — let’s say you’re sitting in an outdoor courtyard, and the wind blows leaves on the trees, somehow disrupting the signal you’re receiving — the router will get an incomplete confirmation from your computer. It will resend the data until it works.

Sounds great. But if you’re in range of multiple routers, all these echoes can bounce around crazily and shut the system down. Or they will, as Jobst likes to say, “bring it to a grinding halt.” That poses a serious danger to a mission-critical system like the one at the Albany medical center, which will enable doctors and nurses to communicate via voice transmitters pinned to their collars.

Summit is developing a network that will link 23 buildings — housing various signal-disrupting medical equipment — with 1000 routers covering 2.5 million square feet.

To make a network like this work, Jobst must adjust the power on the routers, and use a $40,000 spectrum analyzer to measure the strength of the signals and figure out how they’re reacting in a specific environment. He says some companies don’t even use spectrum analyzers, an oversight he doesn’t understand. “They don’t think of it the right way,” he suggests.

“They just put stuff up. The bad thing about it is, 70 to 75 percent of the time, it works.”

And when it doesn’t, he says, people get frustrated and blame the technology. Levy estimates that half of Summit’s business comes from companies who need to fix failed installations. Jobst proudly points out that he guarantees his work. This is probably one reason why Summit doesn’t

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have to advertise. They make most of their annual $2 million and change through word of mouth, and from the company website, www.summit wireless.biz.

Clients they’ve attracted include aluminum giant Alcoa, which hired them to install a wireless network in its Pennsylvania plasma plant.

Jobst had to design a system that would work in the presence of Alcoa’s 1000-plus alumina-melting plasma ovens.

Each oven is as big as a railroad car and humming with enough electricity to vaporize anyone who touches it while

In Albany, Summit is developing a network that will link 23 buildings with 1000 routers covering 2.5 million square feet. also touching the ground.

And the plant is so highly magnetized that workers don’t need toolboxes — their wrenches stick to the tailgates of the pickups they drive around the site. Magnetic fields can disrupt wi-fi. Even the noise produced by aluminum rods clanging together factored into the equation. To top it all off, Jobst had to wear a respirator the whole time to avoid inhaling poisonous gas. “That was a fun trip,” he says. He’s serious. He likes the challenge.

That wouldn’t surprise Tony Elliot, co-founder and CEO of Vermont-owned Internet service provider SoverNet. Elliot is working with Summit on the Montpelier project, which will eventually provide wireless Internet service to several municipal buildings and public hotspots. He says Jobst and the Summit crew are indeed creative. “They’re great folks,” he says, “and they’re not afraid to try new things.”

Not all of Summit’s contracts are that exciting. The company installed a fairly simple set-up at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes last year.

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Beach describes herself as “not the most tech-savvy person,” a description that likely fits most Vermonters. But increasingly, firms like Summit and specialists like Jobst are connecting even rural residents — and old-fangled facilities like the Statehouse — to 21stcentury wireless technology. 쩾

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Morgan at their work, even help out on the farm. “I’d better ask Morgan,” Angus says.

Morgan agrees that Miles can stick around, so long as he makes himself useful. But when Miles tries driving the tractor, he runs into Morgan — dramatized through sound effects and lines heard from offstage. So Morgan gives him less glorious chores, such as washing stones and going through cow manure with a fork, salvaging undigested corn to feed to the chickens. All the while, he takes notes in a pocket-sized spiral notepad.

Eventually those notes prove useful, as material that Miles supplies his fellow thespians at rehearsals. His first contribution is an absurd performance-art sketch of Daisy the cow fretting over whether she’s producing enough milk to avoid slaughter. But as Miles comes to know the farmers better — even to discover some of their secrets — his stories about them mature.

Chief among them is how Angus lost his short-term memory during an air raid in World War II London.

Throughout the first act of The Drawer Boy, Angus lives more or less only in the present. Miles has to reintroduce himself each day.

The play’s dry humor is winning from the start. When Miles tries to explain his mission to Angus, the farmer responds in a north-country drawl, “You want to watch us do what?” Later, Morgan explains to Miles that the beef tastes like ham because they feed the pigs to the cows.

Though at times almost farcical, The Drawer Boy also has

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The three actors work well together, and the contrast between their characters contributes to the play’s charm.

Susi’s Miles, the city boy, is all innocent naïveté, at least in the beginning. Nuner’s Angus is a dreamer, always counting the stars and asking Morgan to recall their shared adventures in love and war. Sitler’s Morgan is wry, practical and capable, but he tells Angus these stories with practiced ease, savoring every word.

These actors and Nash — also artistic director of VSC — have done an impressive job of coping with last-minute exigencies; the magic of theater triumphs over practical considerations once again.

Of course, the actors and director weren’t alone in this production; the designers also helped set the mood. Jeff Modereger’s set meets the challenge of theater-in-the-round: to make the stage interesting but keep the actors visible to the audience. All the necessary elements are there — an oven, a refrigerator, a door to the upstairs — but out of the audience’s line of sight. Costume designer Jenny Fulton’s plaid shirts and coveralls enhance the rural theme, while Miles, dressed in impractical shorts and a T-shirt, stands apart.

The play speaks to the vulnerability of farming in general and of these men in particular.

Last week, during a fastpaced scene with all three actors, the timing was a bit off — understandable, considering Sitler had only a few rehearsals with the rest of the cast. When the actor originally cast as Morgan had to back out because of an injury, director Mark Nash promptly found Sitler, who arrived in Burlington just two days before opening night last Wednesday.

He had played the role before.

Miles gets picked on the most in this play — if he’s a stand-in for Healey, it’s an odd act of self-deprecation. In the tradition of “the play within a play,” The Drawer Boy is selfconscious. The meaning of such theatricality in Hamlet has been endlessly rehashed in academic circles, but here the significance of Miles’ character — beyond an opportunity for plenty of good jokes — is left to the audience to decide. 쩾

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REA Coane is a wellspring of energy and enthusiasm; he’s played in bands since the early ’60s — including IMAGE the late, great Throbulators — but he still gets excitJEB ed about a rockin’ tune. Over the years, Coane has WALLACE- amassed an incredible working knowledge of BRODEUR American music as well as an enviable record collection. The feisty musician with his slicked-back ’do and vintage western duds is always a hoot to hang with — especially when you’re drinking PBRs and listening to some of the coolest singles ever pressed to vinyl.

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As a white kid in Montpelier, I never heard anything like this… bent the rules a bit and threw in a couple B–sides.

The comments below are all Coane’s.

1. Bill Doggett: “Honky Tonk Part I & II” (King, 1956) This is probably one of the earliest rock instrumentals. Bill Doggett was actually a jazz guy — played Hammond B3. He had this little group with Billy Butler and Clifford Scott, who was this great tenor sax player. This is just one session, one take.

It’s just a groove, man — hand claps, this was major. Clifford is just honkin! Check the fade they do on this record, it’s cool! When you put on [BSide] “Part II” — it comes right back up.

When I was in The Throbulators, these people that hired us to play a gig said, “There’s this friend of ours from New York City, she plays tenor sax — she’s pregnant, but can she sit in with you?” I’m thinkin’, “Aww, man, this could be bad.” So this woman got up there, and I said, “What do you want to do?” And she said, “Honky Tonk.” So we

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did it. And this woman had it note for note. Played it just like this 45. It was unreal.

2. Jerry Lee Lewis: “High School Confidential” b/w “Fools Like Me” (Sun, 1958) I bought this in the ’60s. I worked at a record store in Montpelier in high school called Mix Music. [Owner] Cliff Mix was the high school bandleader. He hired me to run the store while he was in the back giving lessons. I’d be goin’ through the store, throwin’ stuff on and checking it out!

The thing I love about Jerry is that he’s a stylist. A lot of people like the piano glissandos with his right hand, but his left hand is killer. He’s just pumpin’, man, big-time!

This was Jerry Lee’s fourth hit, and what’s cool is that there’s some country on the flipside. He’s rockin’ on “High School Confidential,” but “Fools Like Me,” aww, man. It really gets me. This is country!

These kids are listening to rock ’n’ roll and they’re puttin’ this on the flipside, man! It’s great.

I’m a B-side dude.

3. Chuck Berry: “Maybelline” b/w “Wee Wee Hours” (Chess, 1955) This guy is one of my idols. I mean, who’s the king of rock ’n’ roll? Chuck Berry writes, plays guitar, bandleads — the whole thing. It’s gonna be 50 years in May, man, since this thing hit the charts. I didn’t buy it then, but I heard it in the early ’60s.

Check out the flipside: “Wee Wee Hours.” This is Chicago blues, man. When I heard this I was like, “What is this?” This white kid in Vermont is sayin’, “Who are these guys?” It’s Chuck playin’ hard blues. He’s not shoutin’. He’s just layin’ back behind the piano player.

This was the first blues I ever heard. I always liked this more than “Maybelline.”

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4. Gene Vincent: “Be Bop a Lula” b/w “Woman Love” (Capitol, 1956) Sun Records is classic, but Capitol had better reverb.

Think about the major artists on Capitol — Sinatra, the Beach Boys. It was a big, big scene.

Gene Vincent was the first rockabilly I ever heard. I heard this before Elvis. It’s jumpin’!

Listen to that slap-back echo — and Cliff Gallup on lead guitar… man!

The flipside I always loved.

It’s Gene bein’ vulgar and breathin’ hard. “Woman Love.” Gene is the godfather of the punk movement, man.

He’s just leerin’. I used to play this over and over tryin’ to figure out what the hell he was sayin’. Gene Vincent and Carl Perkins were my rockabilly guys. I mean, Elvis was great, but these guys…

5. The Jaynettes: “Sally Go ’Round the Roses” b/w instrumental (Tuff, 1963) This is a bizarre tune, man. I bought this when it came out.

This song always intrigued me ’cause it’s mysterious. It’s like a kid’s nursery rhyme, a jumprope song. I heard that it could even be a lesbian reference.

I remember being told years ago that it was recorded in an elevator shaft. That may not be correct, but it is a big production with lots of singers and reverb. The flipside is an instrumental, so you can “sing along with the Jaynettes.”

It was a number-two record.

I remember going to dances in high school and they played this. The band I was playing with then, The Jesters, had two girl singers. We still didn’t do this one, though — not enough firepower!

6. Bill Monroe: “Devil’s Dream” b/w “New John Henry Blues” (Decca, 1963) I used to tune in to WWVA in Wheeling, West Virgina, with this Emerson transistor radio I had. I don’t remember what the station’s wattage was, but you could pick it up on a clear night. That’s how I heard bluegrass. I just loved it, man.

Bill Keith plays on this. He was the guy who went beyond the Scruggs style of banjo into this more progressive style. He was from Massachusetts, and he was playin’ in a way the Southern folks had never heard. He was able to play fiddle solos note for note.

Gordon Stone comes off this style of playin’ — he’s influenced by Bill Keith. Keith was only with Monroe for about a year, but it was really different stuff.

7. John Lee Hooker: “No Shoes” b/w “Solid Sender” (Vee-Jay, 1960) I got this one from The Jesters, ’cause none of ’em wanted it!

But I’m listening to it goin’, yeah, man, what is this scene?, and gettin’ goosebumps.

He’s not burnin’ up the neck. His changes are all wrong, and the band is going

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As a white kid in Montpelier, I never heard anything like this. I got it from the guys and I was like, “Holy shit, who is this guy?” Later, I got his albums and learned all about him, but at first it was just this single, “No Shoes.”

8. The Pyramids: “Penetration” b/w “Here Comes Marsha” (Best, 1963) Here is a side of Danny Coane that the general public does not know. I’m bluegrass, country, honky-tonk and rockabilly, but one of my favorite styles of music is surf.

We played surf instrumentals in The Jesters. Our guitar player was good and he could do this stuff. We played this one in the band. This record charted nationwide and so I picked it up. The flipside is interesting, too. I had no clue about it until years later, but one of the members of The Pyramids was a black guy named Willie Glover. And he wrote this and sang this flipside. It was very different from the surf stuff — a soulful ballad. He moved to California from the East, and played rhythm guitar in a surf band.

It’s weird as a B-side, but I always loved it.

9. Marty Robbins: “El Paso” b/w “Running Gun” (Columbia, 1960) I actually bought this when it came out in 1960 — that would’ve been junior high school. Columbia, 98 cents.

The producer on this, Mitch Miller, was a big-band leader, and he put the nix on it initially, sayin’, “Too long — over three minutes.” But Marty was like, “No. This is a ballad, it’s a whole story.”

The thing about this is that it was unique for country music at the time. Grady Martin, the guy doin’ lead guitar, was a big session player in Nashville, and he’s playin’ all that Spanish stuff. He was like a major guy. All the people playin’ on this were A-list Nashville session men.

He was one of the best country singers, no question, but I always liked the story and the Spanish guitar. There was nothing being cut in country like this back then.

10. Bobbie Gentry: “Ode to Bille Joe” b/w “Mississippi Delta” (Capitol, 1967) Another mysterious kind of song. Roberta Lee Streeter, better known as Bobbie Gentry.

This is her playing with just a guitar and a string section. She was just a girl from Mississippi, man — then she becomes a showgirl in Vegas.

I heard it on the radio, on a country station, but it was absolutely different than what was coming out at the time. It isn’t country at all — it’s r&b.

It flipped me out. Even the strings, you’d think it would be corny, but it’s great. It’s dark.

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souls through high-octane, gutbucket musical mayhem. Punk icon Jello Biafra calls singer Col. J.D. Wilkes “the last great rock ’n’ roll frontman,” and the group’s Southern-gothic, tent-revival style will make you a true believer. Forget church on Sunday — after seeing these guys live, you may never go back. Catch ’em this Thursday at Club Metronome with local barnstormers Chuch and Crazyhearse.

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Live-music lovers have been waiting for the return of Higher Ground for what seems like ages. Now that the club is up and running at its new Williston Road location, concertgoers can let out a collective sigh of relief. Things seem to be going swimmingly so far: The first show in the new digs — featuring the legendary Hot Tuna — was completely sold out.

Last Saturday’s grand re-opening reception was the first time I’d been in the new venue since late August. Back then, the old movie theater looked like an oversized kitty-litter box. Not anymore.

Greco-Roman columns, imperial drapes and a raised back bar give the club a majestic look not often seen ’round these parts, or anywhere. The new sound system and lighting performed brilliantly, and the bathrooms are well designed and utilitarian. It was even easy to get a drink — the two bars in the ballroom were well staffed and efficient. Not spending an hour scoring your booze is something I’ve learned to appreciate. The new HG also has an ingenious way of keeping open tabs — bartenders swipe your card for your first drink, electronically capture the information, then give it back to you. Amazing!

No more groggy, next-day club calls, trying to track down that vanished debit card.

DJ Fattie B. kicked off the night’s musical festivities, with user-friendly disco and soul — the kind of thing heard on countless movie soundtracks. Good stuff, though. The ballroom definitely filled up, but the majority of patrons PHOTO: MATTHEW THORSEN arrived late. It seemed somewhat odd that the college crowd didn’t take advantage of the free admission offered from 7:30 to 9. Perhaps they were studying.

The audience was there for hometown heroes Raq, playing their first Burlington show in months. Back from a long spell of touring, the group was tight as hell and, with all the fog and arena-worthy lighting, they looked like rock stars.

Unfortunately, they still sound like Phish‘s high-strung younger brother, with the requisite left turns and arbitrary extendonoodling. That certainly didn’t trouble this crowd, however; everyone up front was having a blast.

HG owners Alex Crothers et al. have pulled out all the stops at the new location, and it’s terrific to see familiar faces from the old Winooski quarters back on duty. Professional, swank and accommodating, the venue is remarkable. They‘ve got the space — can’t wait to see what they fill it with.

Straight Talk Vermont’s Bruce Wilson is a man on a mission. Spreading the word about social issues facing area teenagers is hard work, but with talented local musicians on his side, the job is a little easier. Lately, STV has put together entertaining and educational events featuring bands that kids actually want to see — which is half the battle.

Co-sponsored by SPECTRUM Youth and Family Services, the “Youth Take Charge” concert at City Hall Auditorium on Friday, December 10, should be no exception. The free event features popular local hip-hoppers The Loyalists, who will release a topical new single, “Ricochet,” to mark the occasion. The track is about finding positive alternatives to the use of violence in society — a statement that isn’t just kid’s stuff.

In addition to performances by DJ Infinite, The Year’s Best, Class Clown and Abbot Hayes, the concert will also provide information on AIDS awareness, the perils of smoking and obeying federal gun laws. According to SPECTRUM Teen Support Coordinator Mary Ann Hegeman, the latter message is important to get out. “How many kids know that if they are convicted of a felony drug crime, they are not allowed to carry a gun ever again?” she asks. “In Vermont, hunting is a tradition; this carries huge ramifications, so we want kids to smarten up and know the consequences of their behavior.” Well said.

FIELD TRIP! The Essex High School Chamber Choir is planning a trip to the Big Apple and needs a little help with the funds. Brainstorm, brainstorm… How about a benefit concert featuring lauded singer-songwriter Gregory Douglass?

Douglass’ performance in the Essex High School Auditorium this Thursday, Dec. 9, will feature his signature blend of acoustic folk, rock and pop. Opening the show is Essex High grad Matt O’Neil, who is celebrating the release of his debut CD. Wonder if he’ll charge the teachers extra?

The ever-busy Douglass recently returned from an acoustic-duo tour of the Midwest, wrapping up the jaunt with a stop in Chicago that included two “house concerts” as well as more traditional public appearances. He and “guitar-playing partner in crime” Aaron Cowan sure get around — last week’s World AIDS Day show at Burlington’s Firehouse Gallery was followed by a quick bounce to NYC’s Alphabet Lounge on Dec. 4, as well as a show in Beverly, Mass. Douglass is also working on release number five, which so far promises to be a stripped-down, return-to-roots affair. No word on a release date yet, but check www.gregorydouglass.com for updates.

ALTRUI-ISM You may recall mention of Sean Altrui’s musical contributions to David Easton’s experimental film series Zero Power Hour in this column a few months back. The program — which airs on Public Access Channel 15 — is now on its seventh installment, and this time Altrui is bringing in a handful of Burlington-area musicians to lend a hand. In addition to Altrui, the latest broadcast will feature music from Matt Deluca of Leon Tubbs; Joe Englert, who backs Karen McFeeters; Rob Jones and Mark Knuffke. After episode nine, Altrui plans to release a compilation of music used in the series. Episode seven begins airing this Sunday at 4 p.m., as well as Mondays at 10 p.m. through December.

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IRISH SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 8 p.m.

NC. PINE STREET JAZZ W/JODY ALBRIGHT, 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 MEMBERS 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. AKRASIA, TARANTULA, CARALINA (alt-rock/experimental), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $5.

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. PATRICK FITZSIMMONS (singer-songwriter), Starry Night Café, 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. SOULIVE, SAM KININGER BAND (funk/groove/jazz), Higher Ground Ballroom, 8 p.m. $16/18.

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. GREGORY DOUGLASS, MATT O’NEIL, (singer-songwriters), Essex High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. NC.

JAY EKIS (worldbeat/rock), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.

OPEN MIKE W/ABBY JENNE Overtime Saloon, 9 p.m. NC. SKUNK HOLLOW (folk-rock), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/JOHN GOOLEY, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC.

THU.09 :: burlington area

SHANE HARDIMAN TRIO (jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by THE EVERYBODYFIELDS (jam-rock), 9 p.m. NC, followed by TRANSIT (rock), 10 p.m. NC. QUEEN CITY ROCK, POOF! (DJs/drag cabaret), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. NC/$5.

BIG JOE BURRELL & FRIENDS (jazz/blues), Halvorson’s, 8 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL, JESSE FOREST (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. FATTIE B. & DJ A-DOG (live hip-hop), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. TAR BEACH, PLANESIDE (jam-rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. THE LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS, CHUCH, CRAZYHEARSE (hillbilly/alt-country), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $8/10.

TALENT SEARCH W/DA CHAMP Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $3/10.

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? (postrock), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. JESSE CHAMPAGNE (singer-songwriter), Upper Deck Pub, Windjammer, 7 p.m. NC.

:: central IRISH SESSIONS Langdon Street Café, 7 p.m. NC. FEATUREFOLK W/PATRICK FITZSIMMONS (folk; open mike), Starlight Lounge, 6:30 p.m. NC. CARIAD (old-time), Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. NC. FEATUREFOLK W/RIK PALIERI & PETE SUTHERLAND (folk; open mike), Eclipse Theater, 8:30 p.m. $8, followed by NAMED BY STRANGERS (jam-rock), 9:30 p.m. $5.

NIGHTINGALE (traditional acoustic), Middle Earth, 8 p.m. $12.

:: northern HOUSE BAND (classic rock), Sami’s Harmony Pub, 9 p.m. NC. MITCH & MIKE (jazz), Chow! Bella, 6 p.m. NC. SASSY KARAOKE, Tabu Café & Nightclub, 8 p.m. NC. JAY EKIS (worldbeat/rock), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. LADIES’ NIGHT (Sound Obsession DJ), Naked Turtle, 9:30 p.m. NC. WEST COAST SWINGERS (jazz), Overtime Saloon, 9 p.m. NC.

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ROB DUGUAY MEOW MIX (jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by GIANT PANDA GUERRILLA DUB SQUAD (dub reggae), 9 p.m. NC, followed by MTN. MOJO AUTHORITY (dub reggae), 10 p.m. NC. DJ HECTOR (salsa/dance), Parima, 10 p.m. NC. VANITIES (theater), 135 Pearl, 8 p.m.

NC, followed by FIERCE FRIDAYS W/DJ CRAIG MITCHELL (dance/house), 10 p.m. $5.

DJ COREY (hip-hop), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. PAUL DOUSE & JET JAGUAR (rock), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. GRUPO SABOR (Latin/dance), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by DJ NASTEE (hip-hop), midnight. NC. JULIET MCVICKER (jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. YOUTH TAKE CHARGE CONCERT WITH THE LOYALISTS, DJ INFINITE, THE YEARS BEST, CLASS CLOWN, ABBOT HAYES (hip-hop/ rock), City Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. NC. MR. FRENCH, LOGAN (rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $3-5.

MANIFEST NEXTO ME, THREE KINGS (hip-hop/fusion), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. NC. 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. LOUNGE W/MITCH (jazz piano/vocal), Wine Bar at Wine Works, 9 p.m. NC. BIKINI BASHMENT W/DEMUS (reggae DJ), Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC.

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LAR DUGGAN (jazz), Upper Deck Pub, Windjammer, 7 p.m. NC. KARAOKE KAPERS (host Bob Bolyard), St. John’s Club, 7 p.m. NC. RUN FOR COVER (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. CLOSE TO NOWHERE (rock), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3.

KARAOKE W/MR DJ, Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 8:30 p.m. NC. AA. THE MACHINE (Pink Floyd tribute), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $16/18.

KARAOKE W/PETER BOARDMAN, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. INDECENT EXPOSURE (rock), Trackside Tavern, 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. SIDESHOW BOB (rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. SAND BLIZZARD (rock), Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (DJ), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. DJ CHARLIE (rock), Red Mill Restaurant, 10:15 p.m. NC.

:: central FUNKY MIRACLE (funk), Charlie O’s, 10 p.m. NC. JAY EKIS (worldbeat/rock), Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. NC.

:: 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.

LIQUID DEAD (jam-rock), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5.

TAR BEACH (rock), Monopole, 9 p.m. NC.

FRI.10 >> 56A

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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.

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

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

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

Black Door Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070.

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.

City Hall 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.

Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 654-8888.

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.

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.

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reviewthis GHOSTS OF PASHA, G.O.P. (Self-released, CD)

REORDER NARCOTIC, LABOR DAY (Icebox Records, CD)

Burlington’s Icebox Records is responsible for some of the most compelling local releases in recent years; since forming in late 2000, the label has consistently delivered material both challenging and beautiful. Label heads Eric Olsen and Jason Cooley are prolific as well as highly creative — perhaps the Lennon/McCartney of local art-rock.

As Reorder Narcotic, the two offer Labor Day, their sophomore release. Filled with analog washes, fluttering, transparent rhythms and deconstructed guitar, the 3-inch disc’s amorphous sound lies somewhere between the soundscapes of Brian Eno and the droning crescendos of post-rock. Quasi-melodic throbs and gurgles share space with controlled feedback and shattered percussion to create fascinating tone terrains.

Written, performed and recorded in one day, the disc employs an anything-goes, freeassociative approach. From the exotic quietude of the opening track to the bashing, furious finale, Labor Day exploits a broad spectrum of sound. Hushed, serene tones give way to troubled melodies and unbridled sheets of noise.

The disc’s title track is an electro-waltz, with drowsy pacing and a bittersweet keyboard figure. Its eloquent architecture seems to melt away into the next song seamlessly — a device employed over the record’s 20-minute runtime.

A couple of the four tracks simply serve as interludes: “Hung” is less than a half-minute long, but its staccato, hiccupping chords wonderfully set up the subsequent track, “Head on Knee.” A seductive digital/analog hybrid, the latter’s distant acoustic strumming anchors atmospheric sweeps and delicate electronic ripples. Vintage analog synth pads give the track a retro-futurist feel; the cut would be a great soundtrack to a ’60s moon-landing reel.

Heavy without being metal, “Big Red One” begins with digital turbulence before building into a repetitive guitar figure that merges with tribal percussion and biting cymbal crashes.

Perhaps the disc’s least adventurous cut, its lurching menace is not dissimilar to noise-rock terrors the Swans — albeit without that group’s choking nihilism. Wedged between such textured, ambient material, the tune’s two-chord cycle gets old pretty fast, however; the lack of dynamics drags the song down.

With so much to recommend in such a small package, this release is still remarkable.

Another in a terrific run of Icebox releases, Labor Day is a must for those who believe local music can be as provocative and fulfilling as anything from the big city.

CASEY REA

While new to the local scene, idiosyncratic indie-rockers Ghosts of Pasha are old cowboys on the underground. Band members have toured extensively with multiple acts in the past, and on their new release, it’s easy to hear what they gained from the experience.

G.O.P. has an extremely professional sound, particularly for an entirely self-produced project. The disc is not completely without warts, however.

The first track, “Power Bitch,” comes in big, sounds big and would be even bigger if it weren’t for the lackluster recording of the drums. Though the homemade construction occasionally dulls the sound, Ezra Oklan’s force on the kit is still quite evident. The thick backbeat falls perfectly in sync with Chris Partyka’s screaming distorted guitar — though the spectral cries Partyka coaxes from his six-string often sound better when he’s not trying to be so serious.

This five-song debut EP is a rebirth of the primal mysticism of indie-rock — equal parts passion and detachment. Ghosts of Pasha’s “we don’t give a fuck” attitude doesn’t mask the talent this four-piece possesses. The combination of honest apathy and actual musicianship was perfected by bands such as Sonic Youth, Pavement, Ween and The Flaming Lips. It is to Ghosts of Pasha’s credit that these bands come to mind when listening to G.O.P. When frontman Milo Finch sings of a “generation on the retard bus” in “What About the Shut Ins?” it’s clear the band has its own unique vision. Sure, the eerie filter used on every song calls into question Finch’s actual singing talent, but with material this interesting, who cares? His warped utterings complete the band’s sound, and the result is a triumphant display of quasi-militant sub-pop.

If G.O.P. is any indication, Ghosts of Pasha will probably start pulling in big audiences. You have plenty of chances to hear for yourself: Monkey House in Winooski every Sunday this month, as well as Club Metronome on Thursday, December 16.

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FRI.10 << 53A LINDA CULLUM (singer-songwriter), Music Box, 8 p.m. $8.

ABBY JENNE & STACY STARKWEATHER (rock/singer-songwriter), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. RANE (progressive indie-pop), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC.

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CHRISTIAN MENDO (singer-songwriter), Radio Bean, 4 p.m. NC, followed by LET’S WHISPER & FRIENDS (indie-rock), 9 p.m. NC. VANITIES (theater), 135 Pearl, 8 p.m.

NC, followed by TASTE W/DJ CRAIG MITCHELL 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $5.

GORDON STONE (bluegrass/jam), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. CAMUEL CROSS (jazz), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS (honkytonk/rockabilly), 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. NAMED BY STRANGERS, ADAM EZRA GROUP (jam-rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $3-5.

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

SILENT DRIVE, VIRGA, CARALINA, THOSE WHO WAIT, MALCOLM BAULD (hardcore/rock), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $8.

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

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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. NASTEE DOG W/DJ A-DOG & NASTEE (hip-hop), Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC. DIXIELAND ALLSTARS W/JAMIE MASEFIELD (jazz/old-time), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. LOBOT (rock), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3.

JOHNNY A. (blues/rock/jazz), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $12/14.

RUN FOR COVER (rock), Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. SHOVELHEAD (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. SIDESHOW BOB (rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/MIKE PELKEY Banana Winds Café 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 3 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/REX, Franny O’s, 9:30 p.m.

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<clubdates> :: central MAD MOUNTAIN SCRAMBLERS (bluegrass), Charlie O’s, 10p.m. NC. COLD DUCK COMPLEX (hip-hop/jazz), Eclipse Theater, 10 p.m. $5.

POCHEEN (Celtic), Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. NC, followed by BLUE FOX (rock/blues), 9 p.m. NC. CHERYL WHEELER (folk/singer-songwriter), Valley Players Theater, 8 p.m. $20.

ELLIS PAUL (contemporary folk), Middle Earth, 8 p.m. $15.

:: northern ELLEN POWELL DUO (jazz), Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 6:30 p.m. NC. PAUL DOUSE (singer-songwriter), Overtime Saloon, 9 p.m. NC. TAR BEACH (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. JON GAILMOR (singer-songwriter; CD release party), Bee’s Knees, 2 p.m.

NC, followed by DAVE KELLER (blues/singer-songwriter), 7 p.m. NC. GREGORY DOUGLASS (singer-songwriter), Bad Girls Café, 7 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.

TAMMY FLETCHER & THE DISCIPLES (soul/pop/r&b), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC.

SUN.12 :: burlington area

OLD-TIME SESSIONS (traditional), Radio Bean, from 1 p.m. NC, followed

by SARAH PIEPLOW (indie-rock),

6 p.m. NC, followed by LISA RAATIKANEN (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m. NC, followed by ALEX WILSON (singer-songwriter), 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. KIM SIMMONDS OF SAVOY BROWN (blues), Nectar’s, 8 p.m. $10/12.

SUNDAY NIGHT MASS (house/techno), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $6.

OPEN MIKE, JP’s Pub, 9 p.m. NC. DJ MISS BUNNY (eclectic; artsProject benefit), Waiting Room, 7:30 p.m. $3.

GHOSTS OF PASHA & SPECIAL GUESTS (alt-rock), Monkey House, 10 p.m. NC. DARK STAR ORCHESTRA (Grateful Dead tribute), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $18/20.

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.

:: 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.13 :: 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/jazz), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. UNITED COLLEGE CLUB HIP-HOP EXTRAVAGANZA Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $5/3. 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.

PHAT TUESDAY W/DJ CYNDI LAUPER (eclectic), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. NC. DAYVE HUCKETT (solo acoustic), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. BASHMENT W/DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae/dancehall), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE DJS, Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ENWEEZ (retro/eclectic), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC.

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

:: central PARKER SHPER TRIO (jazz), Black Door Bistro & Bar, 7 p.m. NC.

:: northern CHRIS LYON (singer-songwriter), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/SASSY, Monopole, 9 p.m.

NC.

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

Bella, 6:30 p.m. NC.

TUE.14 :: burlington area

CONJUNTO GUA GUA (Brazilian jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by CHRIS BENEKE (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m. NC, followed by KATIE & JULIA (Eastern European folk), 10 p.m. NC.

WED.15 :: burlington area

IRISH SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC. PINE STREET JAZZ W/SUSAN SQUIER, Parima, 7 p.m. NC. TOP HAT KARAOKE, 135 Pearl, 9 p.m.

NC. COMBO 37 (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 MEMBERS ONLY W/FATTIE B. (’80s DJ), 11 p.m. NC.

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JAMES KOCHALKA SUPERSTAR W/SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS LENTZ (alt-rock), 1/2 Lounge, 9 p.m. NC. ROYAL POP COLLECTIVE W/LOBOT, THE BOCKS, MALVERN (alt-rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. BREEZ EVAHFLOWIN’, A-DOG, LEE & SYN, DJ CRE8 (hip-hop), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $5.

OPEN MIKE W/2ND AGENDA, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. RIVEN, THE APOSTACY, GOD BELOW, ALIZIA’S MISERY (metal), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $5/8. 18+ before 11 p.m.

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. DJ 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. NC.

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BY RICK KISONAK

PREVIEWS BLADE: TRINITY: Wesley Snipes goes vampire hunting for the final time in this third installment of the franchise. Things wrap up with an epic confrontation pitting Blade and his buddies against the Vampire Nation. Kris Kristofferson costars.

David S. Goyer directs. (106 min, R) OCEAN'S TWELVE: Steven Soderbergh directs this sequel to his 2001 remake about a gang that robs a dangerous Las Vegas businessman. This time around, the newly rich crew finds themselves scrambling to repay what they stole.

Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts.

(125 min, PG-13) SPANGLISH: Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni and Paz Vega star in the latest from writerdirector James (As Good As It Gets) Brooks, the saga of an upscale American family and the native Mexican woman it comes to embrace. With Anne Bancroft.

(137 min, PG-13)

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The Machinist HHHH

B THE THIN MAN Bale plays a factory worker who’s losing weight, and his mind, at an alarming pace.

rad Anderson directed the 1998 film Next Stop Wonderland.

His latest could have been called Next Stop Bizarro World.

It is perhaps the darkest, most visually inventive and idiosyncratic psychological portrait to be put on celluloid since David Lynch made Eraserhead.

Christian (American Psycho) Bale took off more than 60 pounds to play the title role. Trevor Reznik is disappearing right before his own eyes, and the film’s central question is: Why doesn’t the character seem more concerned? He hasn’t slept in more than a year, we’re informed. During the day, he works in a gloomy machine shop where his fellow employees ask him if he’s all right. The management wants to know whether he’s doing drugs.

At night he can be found at the apartment of a sympathetic hooker (Jennifer Jason Leigh) or at an airport cafeteria where he leaves inordinately large tips for a luminous waitress who serves him coffee and pie, which he never eats.

There’s not a non-creepy moment in the film, but some of the most unsettling take place during visits to Leigh’s place. Anderson poses Bale in ways that emphasize his emaciation. He’s as wasted as a concentration camp survivor.

When the call girl asks, “Are you OK?” he laughs, answers “Do I look OK?” and tightens his belt another notch.

The film’s tone is somewhere between a bad dream and a blackly comic acid trip. Things take a turn for the even more twisted when a figure named Ivan shows up at the shop one day in a red muscle car. “I haven’t seen you before,” Bale comments. “Oh, I’ve been here,” the mysterious figure chuckles. Tragedy ensues a day or two later when Reznik catches a glimpse of the walking freakshow while helping a coworker repair a particularly ominous piece of machinery. The shaved-headed stranger suddenly makes an unexpected threatening gesture in Bale’s direction, distract-

ing him, and the next thing you know, the fellow who a few minutes earlier had asked, “Reznik, I need a hand,” really does.

Naturally, it turns out that management claims no one by the name of Ivan has ever been employed by the place.

Bale’s former buddies make it clear they no longer want him around, but he keeps showing up for work anyway, determined to prove to them that this Ivan exists.

He keeps losing more weight, too. In some movies, the action pivots on a race against the clock. The Machinist pivots on a race against the scale. Bale accumulates bits of evidence — including a photograph — that seem to confirm Ivan is real, but the viewer is left to wonder whether the pursuer will disappear before his quarry can be made to materialize.

Based on a Rubik’s Cube of a script by Scott Kosar, the picture pays tribute to Hitchcock, Lynch and the early work of Roman Polanski, whose 1976 masterpiece, The Tenant, features a character who could’ve been Trevor Reznik’s long-lost uncle. Anderson whips up an ambiance that’s a potent blend of paranoia, menace and generalized malaise, and paces the dreamlike action within it perfectly.

For his part, Bale delivers a vivid, startling piece of extreme acting. Sure, he’s an American psycho again, but the demons that drive this character are a breed apart from those that made Patrick Bateman the madman of Manhattan. This is a terrifically original performance. And a surprisingly moving one, too, once the pieces click into place in the film’s final few moments.

A nightmare with a moral center, The Machinist is bleak, disturbing, unflinchingly weird and one of the most effectively made movies to hit theaters in the past year. Here’s one that didn’t roll off the Hollywood assembly line. 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 REASON HHH 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) GARDEN STATEHHH1/2 Zach Braff wrote, directed and stars in this drama about a young TV actor who returns home for the first time in almost a decade, sees his

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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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BY SUSAN GREEN

SHORT TAKES ON THE REEL WORLD

Reel Politics

For info on the Waitsfield festival, visit www. mountaintop filmfestival. com.

Baadasssss Song, a landmark 1971 indie that tackled the issue of racism.

For what Becker jokingly calls her “déjà vu all over again” segment, she has added The Battle of Algiers to the lineup of 25 or so mostly new films.

The 1966 drama by Gillo Pontecorvo traces the guerrilla struggle a decade earlier that pitted Algerian partisans against the French occupation.

Another oldie on tap for MountainTop is the 30-year-old nonfiction film by Peter Davis that helped set the standard for all others to come. Hearts and Minds, which won an Academy Award in 1974, is an unflinching examination of the war in Vietnam. The picture played last month at Manhattan’s Film Forum. “But for a few particulars, [it’s] as much a prosecution of the present as it is of the recent past,” critic

I ask why we’re fighting, what we’re doing to others and what that’s doing to us.

FILMMAKER EUGENE JARECKI That windfall allowed Becker to recoup her investment and provided seed funding for 2004. The openingnight selection is Baadasssss, just nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards. Director Mario Van Peebles will be on hand for the screening of this biopic about his filmmaker dad, Melvin, who happens to be Jarecki’s godfather.

The movie depicts the older man’s struggle to shoot Sweet Sweetback’s

Michael Atkinson wrote in The Village Voice. “Only the names and geographies have been changed.”

That comparison should resonate with Jarecki, whose Trials of Henry Kissinger received rave reviews in 202.

He is currently ensconced in his New York City office polishing Why We Fight.

That title is borrowed from a seveninstallment, Army-commissioned series of short propaganda pieces by the leg-

BAADASSSSS

endary director Frank Capra. Between 1943 and 1945, his patriotic purpose was to rally troops for World War II. “Back then, the reasons were a lot clearer,” Jarecki suggests. “It was a time of real idealism and hope for democracy on a grand scale. The waters have been muddied since then. America as a beacon may have been eclipsed by our role as an empire. Capra would be concerned.”

Jarecki and his team — some of whom are fluent in Arabic — spent three months in Baghdad last year. They also shot in London. The 90-minute effort employs archival footage as well as interviews with military officials “in and out of the Pentagon,” scholars, peace advocates and ordinary people. The viewpoints are mixed.

“I was inspired by Dwight Eisenhower’s 11th-hour warning about the military-industrial complex,” Jarecki explains. “The film looks at Iraq in a historical context. What is it about the Bush administration that’s a natural extension of what went before? Is it

business as usual in some way? We trample everything in our path. So I ask why we’re fighting, what we’re doing to others and what that’s doing to us.”

He financed Why We Fight largely with advance sales to 15 other countries, predominantly in Europe. The picture is slated for a March release there. It’s among 16 docs in competition at Sundance, which will give Jarecki the perfect showcase for attracting stateside distributors and exhibitors.

With Eugene Jarecki exposing a 21stcentury attempt to influence hearts and minds, his brother Andrew is best known for directing a more personal profile: Capturing the Friedmans screens for free at 3 and 8 p.m. on January 8 in Middlebury College’s Dana Auditorium. The 2003 Oscar-nominated documentary chronicles a sex-abuse scandal that leads to the disintegration of a Long Island family.

This Middlebury date is merely a coincidence. The Becker-Jarecki clan does not intend to take over the world, just improve it. 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.

We haven’t seen much of CAROL ALT lately.

During a lull in the concert you should ENTER QUIETLY. HOME SWEET HOME is another name for The Candy Cottage.

It’s hard to SHIFT GEARS using only your teeth.

Jim and Jill had champagne picnics on the DEL MAR beach.

He only made $9 an hour, but he’d always PICK UP THE TAB. What a couple: she’s a flake and he’s a CONTROL FREAK. Sometimes you have to INSERT COINS to use the toilet.

Is it possible to have only one SPLIT END? There’s NO ESCAPE from hearing kids trash the word awesome.

E me with your Qs or comments (dd44art@aol.com). Difficulty rating for this puzzle: HARD AS CYBERSPACE. 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: It’s a pressing matter.

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he first month of 2005 promises to be an exceedingly busy time for one particular cinematic couple in Vermont.

Claudia Becker is executive director of the MountainTop Film Festival, which unfolds from January 7 through 16 at the Eclipse Theater in Waitsfield. And a new documentary by her husband, Eugene Jarecki, has been selected for the Sundance Film Festival, a prestigious event that begins on the 20th in some equally lovely ski towns of Utah.

Becker is now finalizing the schedule for her second annual human rightsthemed extravaganza, which is expanding from seven to 10 days in order to build on the success of 2003. “I decided to just give it a shot and used my own money last year,” she says. “We got a great community response. More than 1000 tickets were sold.”

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< filmclips> PREVIEWS << 59A THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIEHHH Everybody’s favorite talking rectangle makes the leap to the big screen. The community of Bikini Bottom is thrown into chaos when Mr. Krabs steals King Neptune’s crown. The voice cast includes Clancy Brown, Mary Jo Catlett and Alec Baldwin. Stephen Hillenburg directs. (88 min, PG) WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW?HH Marlee Matlin stars in this metaphysical, partially animated docudrama in which a woman learns the secrets of the universe with a little help from a Greek chorus of scientists and mystics. (108 min, R)

NEW ON DVD/VHS ANACONDAS: THE HUNT FOR THE BLOOD ORCHIDHH It’s official: Hollywood will make a sequel of anything at this point.

For example, this follow-up to the 1997 flop about a giant jungle snake. This time around, a party in search of a miracle aging cure encounters, you guessed it, multiple giant jungle snakes. With Johnny Messner and Morris Chestnut. (89 min, R) DODGEBALLHH1/2 On the heels of Along Came Polly, Starsky and Hutch and Envy, along comes Ben Stiller’s comic saga about a team of losers who try to save their local gym from being bulldozed and replaced by a modern sports-and-fitness palace. Naturally, the issue winds up getting resolved by an all-or-nothing round of dodgeball. Vince Vaughn and Justin Long costar. First-timer Rawson Marshall Thurber writes and directs. (90 min, PG-13) MARIA FULL OF GRACEHHHH The feature-film debut from Joshua Marston tells the story of a poor, pregnant Columbian teenager who risks her life by becoming a drug mule, regularly flying into New York City with a stomachful of tightly wrapped heroin pellets. Catalina Sandina Moreno stars. (101 min, R) THE BOURNE SUPREMACYHHH1/2 Matt Damon stars in the follow-up to the 2002 smash about a trained assassin whose lethal skills come in handy as one-time coworkers continually try to kill him.

Based on the popular series of espionage thrillers by Robert Ludlum. With Franka Potente and Brian Cox. Directed by Paul Greengrass. (109 min, PG-13) m

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SHARK TALEHH Will Smith, Jack Black and Martin Scorsese lend their voices to DreamWorks’ latest cartoon comedy, the story of a fish whose big mouth gets him into big trouble. (90 min, PG) SIDEWAYSHHHH1/2 Alexander (About Schmidt) Payne directed and co-wrote this buzz-happy story about two old friends who take a wine-tasting road trip and assess their lives along the way.

Starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church. (98 min, R) TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICEHH The headlines are filled with charges that the U.S. has installed a puppet government in Iraq; what better time for a political comedy featuring an all-marionette cast?

From the creators of “South Park” comes the saga of an international police force that recruits a rising Broadway star to combat terrorism. (100 min, NR) THE GRUDGEHH Sarah Michelle Gellar stars in this remake of a Japanese blockbuster about a house possessed by a curse that dooms all who enter it to die in the grip of a violent rage. Takeshi Shimizu directs. Jason Behr costars. (100 min, PG-13) THE INCREDIBLESHHH A shoe-in for this year’s Best Animated Picture Oscar, Pixar’s latest tells the story of a superhero who’s retired from crime-fighting and relocated to the suburbs, where he battles boredom and a bulging waistline as an insurance claims adjuster. Featuring the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson. Directed

by Brad Bird. (118 min, PG) THE MACHINISTHHH1/2 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) THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIESHHH1/2 Based on Che Guevara’s boyhood memoirs about motorbiking through South America with his best friend in the 1950s, the latest from Brazilian director Walter Salles offers a humanizing portrait of the communist revolutionary. Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna star. (128 min, R) THE POLAR EXPRESSHHH Bosom Buddies Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari are re-teamed for Robert Zemeckis’ take on the holiday favorite by Chris Van Allsburg. Hanks plays five roles, including Santa Claus.

memori

old world through new eyes and even gets to hook up with Natalie Portman.

Ian Holm and Peter Sarsgaard costar.

(107 min, R) GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE HHH1/2 Mamoru Oshii directs this sequel to his 1995 hit, one of the most successful anime films of all time. Atsuko Taraka and Naoto Takenaka star in a futuristic exploration of the relationship between humans and robots. (99 min, PG-13) I (HEART) HUCKABEESH The latest from Three Kings director David O. Russell is a metaphysical farce in which a young environmentalist hires existential detectives to search out the meaning behind a series of coincidences he’s experienced.

Featuring Jason Schwartzman, Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin. (106 min, R) INTIMATE STRANGERSHHH1/2 The 20th feature film from French director Patrice (Man on the Train) Leconte is a suspense thriller about a beautiful Parisian woman who becomes entangled in a bizarre mystery that alters her life irrevocably.

Starring Fabrice Luchini and Michael Duchaussoy. (104 min, R) NATIONAL TREASUREHH Nicolas Cage stars in this Jerry Bruckheimer action adventure about a historian on the trail of a treasure he’s convinced was stashed away by the country’s founding fathers.

With Justin Bartha and Diane Kruger.

(100 min, PG) RAYHHH Taylor (An Officer and a Gentleman) Hackford directs this bigscreen bio of Ray Charles featuring Jamie Foxx, Regina King and Kerry Washington.

(153 min, PG-13) SAWHH Cary Elwes, Danny Glover and Monica Potter star in the grisly saga of a serial killer who teaches victims the value of human life by forcing them to do the unthinkable in order to save their own.

Leigh Whannell costars. James Wan directs. (102 min, R) SEDUCING DOCTOR LEWISHHHH In the directorial debut from Canadian filmmaker Jean-Francois Pouliet, members of an impoverished fishing community attempt to convince a young Montréal doctor to take up residence so they can qualify for a much-needed new factory. (108 min, NR) SHALL WE DANCE?HH1/2 Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez are paired for this remake of a 1996 Japanese hit about a man who redeems his troubled marriage by taking ballroom dance lessons. Susan Sarandon costars. Peter Chelsom directs.

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wednesday 8 — thursday 9 *Blade: Trinity 6:45. The Incredibles 6:30. National Treasure 7. Christmas with the Kranks 6:50. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 6:40. friday 10 — thursday 16 *Blade: Trinity 1:10 & 3:35 (Sat & Sun), 6:45 & 9 (Fri & Sat). *Ocean’s Twelve 12:50 & 3:25 (Sat & Sun), 6:50, 9 (Fri & Sat). National Treasure 12:45 & 3:15 (Sat & Sun), 6:40, 9 (Fri & Sat). Christmas with the Kranks 1 & 3 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9 (Fri & Sat). The Polar Express 4:45 (Sat & Sun).

ESSEX CINEMA Essex Outlet Fair, Rt. 15 & 289, Essex Junction, 879-6543 wednesday 8 — thursday 9 *Blade: Trinity 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45. Alexander 7:30. 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, 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.

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

wednesday 8 — thursday 9 *Blade: Trinity 1:15, 4, 7:05, 9:30.

Alexander 12:20, 4:15, 6, 7:45, 9:30. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 12:10, 5, 7:25, 9:55.

Christmas with the Kranks 1, 3:45, 6:30, 7, 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, 3:30, 6:10, 8:15. friday 10 — thursday 16 *Blade: Trinity 1:15, 4, 7:15, 9:35. *Ocean’s Twelve 12:15, 1:30, 3, 4:15, 6, 7, 8:45, 9:45. Alexander 1:20, 4:55, 8:30. Alexander 1:20, 4:55, 8:30. Christmas with the Kranks 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 8:35, 9:40. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 6:55, 9:25. The Incredibles 1:05, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10. National Treasure 12:35, 4:15, 7, 9:45. The Polar Express 12, 12:40, 2:50, 3, 5, 6, 7:10, 9:15. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12:10, 2:20, 4:25, 6:35.

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

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Christmas with the Kranks 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20 (except Sat), 9:40. The Incredibles 12:30, 1, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 9:15. National Treasure 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30. The Polar Express 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7.

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Ethan Allen Shopping Center, North Ave., Burlington, 863-6040. wednesday 8 — thursday 9 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 6:30, 8:15. Ray 7:20. Shall We Dance? 6:45. Team America: World Police 9:15. Garden State 7.

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Enduring Love 3:45, 9. Seducing Doctor Lewis 1:10, 6:25. What the Bleep Do We Know? 3:35, 8:45. friday 10 — thursday 16 *Ocean’s Twelve 1, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10, 11:40 (Fri & Sat only).

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FRONT PAGE GALLERY “Effulgent Decay VI,” enamel screen ink and muriatic acid on copper by Cara Montgomery of Burlington.

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CALL TO ARTISTS DAILY PLANET is seeking artists for monthly shows in the restaurant.

Info, 862-9647 or dashaann@hot mail.com.

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

FIREHOUSE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM: Burlington City Arts is seeking proposals from visual artists for four three-month residencies during 2005. Open to artists and collaborative teams at any stage in their career and in any medium. Info, call Jessica Dyer, 865-5356.

THE BRISTOL BAKERY is looking for symbols of peace to display, in paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos, poems, etc. Info, call Tom at 453-4890.

OPENINGS

Group Effort

T EXHIBIT “Joy to the Walls,” group show by the Art Resource Association.

T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier.

Through December 19.

ARTWORK “Magic Woman”

by Jane Pincus

he annual group exhibition from central Vermont’s Art Resource Association is aptly named “Joy to the Walls.” It’s certainly lending seasonal cheer to the T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier, with nearly 70 works in all media filling the Main and South galleries. Other than the title, nothing about the show really denotes “holidays,” but it does include many artworks worth celebrating.

“La-danse-sulva table” by Robert M. Fisher is an oil still life in the tradition of synthetic Cubism. A yellow flower in a glass vase sits on a red table, and the table has been flattened into a circle.

The vertical space surrounding it is like a jumbled tower of yellow and blue blocks.

The painting’s childlike simplicity is actually quite sophisticated and is firmly rooted in art history. It is a joy to see.

Maggie Neale’s “Shadow in the Corridor” is an energetic, albeit more somber, semi-abstract vision in oil and beeswax. Neale’s off-balance central form looks like a cave

entrance, with a crimson corridor proceeding into a black opening deep within the picture plane.

Sarah Munro’s untitled abstraction — bright, dramatic and red — contains many opposites. The composition is built on a diagonal axis within a large square canvas. Values are subtly modulated in some areas, while in others the transitions from light to dark are abrupt.

Hard-edged lines appear inside soft-edged forms.

Some of the shapes are recognizable, such as a spiral, and others are less literal.

“Paint Me Bold” by Harlot Wood is a de Kooning-like abstraction composed of cool slashes over a fiery red background. Wood lists the medium as oil and acrylic. Using that combination, an artist usually builds up the canvas quickly in acrylic first, then scumbles oil across the underpainting. The vibrancy of oil paint makes it seem to hover over the acrylic; with more pigment than the water-based medium contains, oil colors are richer

than the ground they are painted over.

“Joy to the Walls” contains many strong figurative works, and the collage entitled “Magic Woman” by Jane Pincus is one of them. It has a warmly glazed surface and includes cheerful patterning in a diverse range of hues.

Pincus adroitly handles darks and lights within the composition, giving her gypsy-like subject a multidimensional presence.

“At the End of Before — and the Beginning of After” is the cryptic title of a panoramic oil painting by Ann Young. It pictures a blond woman on a rooftop patio in New York City, looking off to the left on a crystal-clear day. Behind her is the pre-9/11 skyline with the World Trade Center in the distance. The painting has midmorning shadows; Young’s title implies that this is not an ordinary moment in time.

The poetically titled “Since Men Still Make War, Let Me Lie Down and Sing with the Grasses” is a small oil-on-basswood-panel by Susan McDormand. The horizontal

composition comprises an abstract wildflower field with summery blues and greens.

But the picture is corralled in a wide black frame, which is an integral part of the painting. Its heavy presence turns an otherwise lyrical scene into a stronger image.

As in most group exhibitions, paintings dominate here. But the photographs are worth noting as well, and James Teucher’s sculpture “Fathers and Sons” is a competent abstraction in steel, wood and stone that should not be missed. It’s in the South Gallery, where Doris Florig’s small, folksy landscape tapestry, entitled “Maine,” also can be found.

“Joy” isn’t necessarily the first word that comes to mind when thinking about 2004, and some of the titles in this show indicate a few artists might agree. Nevertheless, “Joy to the Walls” ends a turbulent year on a positive note. The exhibition demonstrates the notion that art can — and probably should — go beyond mere beauty in troubled times. m

MERYL LEBOWITZ: “Old Friends,” oil paintings. Mirabelles, Burlington, 658-3074. 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.

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

Reception December 8, 7-8 p.m. with entertainment by Dunyana, American Tribal Bellydance. Through December.

SHEEL GARDNER ANAND: The realist painter shows a recently completed panoramic oil painting of Shelburne Village as it was in the 1950s. LuxtonJones Gallery, 5955 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-8223. Receptions December 9 & 10, 5-7:30 p.m., and December 12, noon - 4 p.m. Exhibit December 9 & 10, noon - 5:30 p.m., and December 11, noon - 4 p.m.

GRACE GERSHUNY, PAUL SEDELNICK & CHAD HARTER: Digital photography by the Northeast Kingdom artists.

Institute for Social Ecology, Plainfield, 454-8493. Reception December 9, 5-7 p.m. Through December 30.

E-1 STUDIO COLLECTIVE: A group show of holiday ornaments by local artists. E1 Studio (behind Speeder & Earl’s, Pine St.), Burlington, e-1studiocollective@ yahoo.com SAGE TUCKER-KETCHAM: “Mapping Abstract,” abstract paintings. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 652-4500. Reception December 10, 5:30-7 p.m. Through January 10, 2005.

MICHAEL T. JERMYN: “The Survival of Pictorialism in the Digital Age,” photographs. La Brioche, Montpelier, 2231570. Reception December 10, 7-9 p.m.

Through December.

PORTFOLIO GALA: Artists exhibit portfolio prints and sell their proofs. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, 295-5901. Reception December 10, 5-7 p.m. Through January 10, 2005.

TALKS/EVENTS >> 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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PAINT AND PROSE “A mid-life, mid-career shift from making poems to making paintings has brought me 10 years of pleasure,” wrote Rhoda Carroll in the artist’s statement for her exhibit, “Selections from the First Ten Years: Paintings,” currently in the Vermont Arts Council’s Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. That joy of painting is evident in her watercolors and acrylics on display. Carroll teaches writing and visual art at Vermont College, and her poetry can be found on the Internet — it’s good, too. Pictured: Carroll’s “Canimorph.”

TALKS/ EVENTS

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SCULPTURE STUDENT SHOW: Students from Castleton State and Green Mountain colleges present work for critique.

Carving Studio & Sculpture Center, W. Rutland, 438-2097. December 10, 1 p.m.

OPEN STUDIOS: The resident artists open their doors to show original work in painting, fiber art, glasswork, installations and more. Studio Place Arts, Barre, 454-1082. December 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ARTISANS’ HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE: Artists at Grapevine & Leaning Tree studios offer pottery, jewelry, glass, ornaments and prints. Copper Crane Yoga Studio, Vergennes, 295-2332.

December 11, noon - 5 p.m.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Judith Bryant, Ellen Spring, Carol Crawford and Jerome Milks show and sell ceramics, painted silk, weaving and woodworking, respectively. Lincoln Pottery, 220 W. River Rd., Lincoln, 453-2073. December 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MORETOWN ARTISANS’ SALE: Local artists get together to sell pottery, baskets, jewelry, paintings and much more.

Moretown Town Hall, devine@madriv er.com. December 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ARTIST’S TALK: Painter Mark Benton explains his work, which he calls “realistic adult manipulation of child art.”

Walkover Gallery, Bristol, 453-3188.

December 12, 2 p.m.

TOUT COUSU OPEN STUDIO: Claudia Venon, Natanya Helak and Joseph Peila show and sell their works in apparel, accessories and home goods for the holidays. 19 Marble Ave., Burlington, 862-0392. December 10, 5-9 p.m.; and December 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

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

J. ALLEN Mixed media and tattoo art.

Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909.

Through December.

JOSHUA GIVENS & AMY JELEN: New paintings and stained glass. Café Piccolo, Burlington, 862-5515.

Through December.

MIKEY WELSH: The former bassist for Weezer shows his manic, edgy paintings. 47SVT Upstairs, 47 Maple St., Burlington, 864-5884, ext. 278.

Through January 14.

‘RIDES OF PASSAGE’: Eighty tattoo artists and other designers show their paintings on snowboards. Sanctuary Artsite, 47 Maple St., Burlington, 864-5884, ext. 278. Limited hours December 9, 11, 16 and 18, or private showings.

JOHN CHURCHMAN: “Furry and Feathered Friends: Animals in Nature,” photographs. Airport Gallery, Burlington International Airport, 8657166. Through December.

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

‘AN EYE TOWARD NATURE: A SUITE OF FOUR EXHIBITIONS’: Including ‘BERND HEINRICH: THE NATURALIST AS ARTIST’: A selection of original drawings, photographs, field notes and specimen collections from the renowned UVM field biologist; and ‘FUNGI, UNICORNS AND BEACHED WHALES: ARTISTS AS 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.

GARY KOWALSKI: Oil paintings.

CCV Hallway Galleries, Burlington, 8654422. Through December 10.

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

DAVID CURCIO: “Edifice Complex,” prints of buildings. 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.

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. Through December.

‘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, 8657165. Through December.

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

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

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

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

Union Station, 1 Main St., Burlington, 864-1557. Through December 17.

ARTHUR PENFIELD TREMBLAY: “Dynamic Rainbows of Vibrant Color,” papier colle on linen. St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 864-0471.

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. Through December 23.

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HOME SHOW There are bargains galore on all three floors of Studio Place Arts in Barre this holiday season. “Take it Home,” the fifth annual members show at SPA, is a diverse and vibrant exhibition of work in every medium by more than 90 artists and artisans. That includes cups and bowls suitable for wassailing, as well as fine art to hang on tree or wall. Pictured: “Calm Abiding” by Sandy Raynor.

‘SEASONAL SAMPLER’: A group exhibit featuring the work of Malcolm Dubois and 15 other Vermont artists.

Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, 985-3848. Through January 2005.

BEN WILSON: “Pixels,” digital images, Bar; and DASHA KALISZ: Ceramics, Solarium. Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647. Through December.

:: champlain valley MARK BENTON: Paintings based on images of children’s art. Walkover Gallery, Bristol, 453-3188. Through January 15, 2005.

LES POSDAMER: “Faces,” color portraits from Southeast Asia, India and Greece.

Bobcat Café, Bristol, 453-3311.

Through January 15.

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

Through January 2005.

‘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, 388-1436. Through December 23, noon - 4 pm.

JIM CUNNINGHAM & REED PRESCOTT: Rustic pens using reclaimed wood, and landscape paintings, respectively. Art On Main, Bristol, 453-4032. Through December.

:: central ‘JOY TO THE WALLS’: An exhibit in multiple media by members of the Art Resource Association. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through December 19.

CORA BROOKS & JOAN MARIE DAVIDSON: Recent paintings and mixed media. City Center, Montpelier, 4854225. Through December.

‘TIS THE SEASON’: Central Vermont artists celebrate the season in all media. The Book Garden, Montpelier, 223-2824. Through January 2005.

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.

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

Studio Place Arts, Barre, 479-7069.

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, 728-3232. Through December 19.

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.

GAYLEEN AIKEN: The renowned Vermont folk artist shows her paintings.

Supreme Court Building, Montpelier, 828-3278. Through January 7.

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

:: northern ALTOON SULTAN: Realist paintings of rural architecture, and giclée prints by the renowned Vermont artist. Cold Comfort Farm, Clarke Galleries, Stowe, 253-7116.

December 10 - January 25, 2005.

WINTER SHOW: A group show featuring watercolors by Lois Eby, mixed-media works by Don Hanson, prints by Carol MacDonald and more. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, Stowe, 253-8943. Through January 31, 2005.

DON HANSON: “Damaged Beauty: The Avian Series,” multimedia prints. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 748-2372. Through January 2005.

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, 524-4447. Through December.

‘NEW WORKS’: An exhibit of works by 25 artist-members of the newly formed Stowe Studio Arts. Stowe Town Hall, 253-8571. Through March 2005.

:: southern ‘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.

JEAN CANNON: “Portals,” mysterious paintings of doors and windows. Also, ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: A group exhibit including works by the Vermont Sleigh Company. Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, Rutland, 862-9978.

Through January 2.

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.

DECEMBER SOLO EXHIBITIONS: Nine regional artists in multiple media are

showcased at Yester House Gallery, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Through January 9, 2005.

:: regional ‘PICTURING CHANGE: THE IMPACT OF LEDGER DRAWINGS ON NATIVE AMERICAN ART’: An exhibit illustrating how the first Americans adopted and adapted Western materials, methods and conventions and transformed their own artistic traditions, from the 19th century to the present. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover., N.H., 603-646-2808.

December 11 - May 15, 2005.

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

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

Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, 514285-2000. Through December 12.

5TH ANNUAL MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY SHOW: Members of the cultural center show their seasonal wares. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, 518-563-1604. Through January 8.

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PASSION PLAY Born and raised on a northern Vermont dairy farm, choreographer Moses Pendleton co-founded the Pilobolus Dance Theatre in 1971. He later went on to launch the internationally renowned group MOMIX. The troupe’s title suggests both mixture and Pendleton’s first name but, true to his roots, also calls home the cows: It’s a brand of cattle feed.

MOMIX returns to Burlington with “Passion,” a work exploring the animal and spiritual sides of human nature through earthly and heavenly love. World music icon Peter Gabriel’s score for the film The Last Temptation of Christ sets the pace for flexible hoops, trapeze artists and an incandescent ribbon dance that’s both complicated and stripped-down — simply divine.

MOMIX: ‘PASSION’ Friday, December 10, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $21-32. Info, 863-5966.

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scene@UBUNTU PROJECT BENEFIT SHELBURNE TOWN GYM, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 7 P.M. Hundreds of people filled the Shelburne Town Gym for this fundraiser, and organizer Mashobane Moruthane seemed to know them all. Dressed in a bright, multicolored ankle-length robe — and a leopard-print fez-like hat — the lanky 26-year-old greeted most who walked in the door with a smile of recognition.

Moruthane is the gym teacher at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School. His students and their families turned out in full force to support the organization he started in 2002, which brings clothes to impoverished children in Guanteng Province, South Africa.

Moruthane and his family have lived in the U.S. since 1998, but he spent several years of his childhood in Alexandra Township, outside of Johannesburg. He could not have grown up in Johannesburg, because from 1948 to 1990 South Africa was ruled by apartheid. The white government forcibly removed blacks from cities and resettled them in aggressively policed ghettos. Though South Africans elected a black government in 1994, persistent poverty still plagues the country, where 21.5 percent of the adults are HIV-positive.

After a performance by West African dance troupe Jeh Kulu, and an African meal including efo (a spinach and fish sauce) and dodo (fried plantains), Moruthane took the stage to tell his story. He described Alexandra, where 10-by-10-foot corrugated iron shacks house families of six. “I didn’t have shoes until I was 14,” he told the crowd of freshly scrubbed, mostly white Vermonters. “I had only two pairs of pants.”

He showed a video of some of his students, who spoke of donating their used shirts and pants. Those images faded into scenes of ecstatic African children receiving the clothes. Moruthane delivered some in 2002, and plans to use the money he raises to mail more.

But the teacher also stressed that the relationship between the two cultures is reciprocal; the word “Ubuntu” refers to a philosophy that “I am because of who you are, and you are because of who I am.” He hopes that by exposing his neighbors to the joy and hope that persists even amidst poverty, they’ll learn that it is possible to be happy with less.

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WED.08 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. ELISABETH VON TRAPP: The granddaughter of The Sound of Music’s real-life Maria sings in a Christmas concert to benefit the Good News Garage. St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 877-448-3288, ext. 14.

CELLO RECITAL: Senior student Jonathan Stuart-Moore 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.

MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY WIND ENSEMBLE: More than 50 area musicians from 22 towns perform pieces for the holidays at the Middlebury Union High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 388-3215.

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. $510. Info, 598-1077.

‘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.

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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. See review, this issue. 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.

film ‘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.

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.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers review First They Killed My Father, Loung Ung’s memoir of the Cambodian genocide. South Burlington Community Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

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.

POETRY IN POULTNEY: The four-member performance ensemble Quatrain shares myths and legends recast as collaborative word pieces. Yes! Coffeehouse, Moses Hall, Green Mountain College, Poultney, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 235-2561.

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‘ACTING OUT’: Professor Andrew Doe discusses the relevance of theater in today’s world.

Noble Hall, Vermont College, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 828-8804.

WRITING GROUP: Penmen and women generBIOLOGY SEMINAR: Professor Jeff Wilusz of ate ideas and get instant feedback at a Colorado State University explores the effect weekly free-write session. The Kept Writer, of viruses on RNA transcription. Room 101, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 527-6242.

Stafford Hall, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m.

MOLLY STEVENS: The Vermont-based chef Free. Info, 656-2164. and author offers a taste of her new cookSENIOR CITIZENS HOUR: Fred and Judi book, All About Braising. The Book Rack & Danforth describe their career in metalwork Children’s Pages, Essex, 7 p.m. Free. Info, and how they design with pewter. Lincoln 872-2627.

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GNOSTIC CHRISTIANITY: Listeners get an introduction to this life philosophy at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 524-9706.

WINTER VIRAL INFECTIONS: Parents of young children get the scoop on sickness signs and symptoms. Diamond Run Mall, Rutland, 8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 772-2406.

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.

HOLIDAY GREENERY: Young adults in grades 58 weave pine and balsam into seasonal decorations, followed by hot chocolate. Waterbury Public Library, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

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WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Tots take in their favorite tales at the Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do lunch with help from the animal-care staff at the ECHO Center, Burlington, noon & 3 p.m. $69. Info, 864-1848.

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

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, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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

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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.

activism RURAL VERMONT AGRICULTURE FORUMS: Midwestern farmers discuss liability issues associated with genetically engineered crops and corporate farms. St. Matthew’s Parish Hall, Enosburg Falls, 10 a.m. - noon, and Room 11, Statehouse, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-7222.

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.

‘VISIONS OF VIETNAM’: Workers for the Dorset-based land-mine relief agency Clear Path International report on their recent travels and humanitarian efforts. Multimedia Room, Johnson State College Library, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1694.

NON-VIOLENT DIRECT ACTION: Vermont activist Robin Cappuccino presents an overview of this protest method. Burlington College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616.

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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.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: Seven categories of culinary architecture with entirely edible trim tempt visitors to vote for their favorite. Masonic Hall, Middlebury, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4964.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: Sales of silver jewelry, wool rugs and toys from all over the world support women’s projects. Masonic Lodge, Waitsfield, noon - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5500.

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, 1-800642-3177.

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, 985-9754.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY FLU CLINICS: Pregnant women, adults with a chronic condition and anyone over 75 may receive immunization shots. Arrowhead Senior Center, Milton, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Charlotte Senior Center, 1:30-4 p.m.

Donations. Info, 860-4491.

THU.09 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. COMPOSITION CONCERT: Students learning the music-writing ropes offer original works at the Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

ADVENT CONCERT SERIES: Pianist George Matthew, Jr., accompanies flautist Elizabeth Killoran for works by Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann and others. Congregational Church, Middlebury, noon. Free. Info, 388-7634.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 8.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: Northern Stage presents a musical version of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about a miser’s spiritual rebirth. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 775-0903.

‘NIGHT FIRES’: Singers, dancers and actors celebrate the Winter Solstice with theatrical storytelling. See calendar spotlight. Tuttle Hall, College of St. Joseph, Rutland, 8 p.m. $10-13. Info, 863-1024.

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.

film ‘GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE’: See December 8.

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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.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 8.

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 5year-olds 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.

‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: Pint-size bladers take to the ice at Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $5. Info, 865-7558.

words JOE BRUCHAC READING: The Native American poet, essayist, novelist and children’s author shares his work at the Champlain College Dining Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700.

BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP: Participants make personal volumes to hold stories, poems or recipes. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. $7. Registration and info, 652-7080.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers examine issues of immigration and tradition in Tina De Rosa’s novel, Paper Fish. Charlotte Library, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-3864.

talks ‘AGING OF THE SKIN’: Dermatologist Anita Licata shares medical info on the body’s largest organ. ECHO Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1848.

REFUGEES AND COMMUNITY SERIES: Vermont state refugee coordinators describe how recent immigrants react to challenges in a new country. Carpenter Auditorium, Given Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 8.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 8.

WREATH-MAKING & COOKIE EXCHANGE: Crafters and cooks arrange greenery, then swap tasty treats at the Woodbury Community Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5.

Registration and info, 456-7404.

‘ALL ABOUT BRAISING’ DINNER: Vermontbased chef and author Molly Stevens offers a slow-roasted taste from her new cookbook at Smokejacks, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $65. Info, 658-1119.

OTTER CREEK COOKS: Brewers share portions and recipes for beer-augmented food that hops. Otter Creek Brewery, Middlebury, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 473-0727, ext. 35.

COMMUNITY CLINIC: Alternative practitioners demonstrate hands-on healing arts.

Vermont Integrative Medicine, Montpelier, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 229-2635.

SMALL-BUSINESS SEMINAR: Area entrepreneurs increase their efficiency by devising a 60-minute marketing plan. Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Burlington, 8-9:30 a.m. $10. Registration and info, 863-3489, ext. 200.

‘BUSINESS AFTER HOURS’: Members and guests of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce chat over food and drinks at Key Bank’s Bank St. Branch, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15. Registration and info, 863-3489, ext. 211.

INTRO TO THE INTERNET: Novice navigators discern between different browsers and learn

to surf at R.U.1.2? Community Center, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

‘PARTNERS IN CARE’ CONFERENCE: Parent to Parent of Vermont sponsors workshops for professionals and families responding to children with special needs. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. $3580. Registration and info, 764-5290.

INTER-AMERICAN CASA DINNER: Contributors convene to hear Nicaraguan acoustic guitarist Jairo Sequeria and support community projects in Ecuador and Guatemala. Bobcat Café, Bristol, 6-9 p.m.

Free to listen, cost for meals varies. Info, 453-2499.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Speechmakers gather to practice public oratory and leadershipbuilding skills. Best Western Conference Center, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-2808.

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HENNING KRAGGERUD: Pianist Helge Kjekshus joins this Norwegian violinist for three Brahms sonatas. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 443-6433.

In Middle Eastern legend, Scheherazade is the female figure who ties together a thousand and one nights of suspenseful stories drawn from her people’s past. She does this partly to save herself from an untimely death at the hands of her royal husband, but also to heal the madness of a king and country made ill by too much power. The spirit of Scheherazade sustains Theatre Group Ltd.’s 23rd annual celebration of the winter solstice. At four locations statewide, masked dancers and an ensemble of singers and actors weave a magic carpet ride of poetry, color and movement, offering comfort in cultural heritage during the darkest time of the year.

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FRI.10 << 11B VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The ensemble’s holiday pops concert includes excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah,” a carol sing-along, and a Vivaldi guitar concerto.

Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $19. Info, 476-8188.

MIDWINTER MADRIGAL FESTIVAL: Area high school students blend centuries-old harmonies at the North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $6. Info, 985-2403.

‘YOUTH TAKE CHARGE’ CONCERT: Teens get down with local groups, including hip-hoppers The Loyalists and DJ Infinite. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. - midnight.

Free. Info, 951-5176.

ADAM ROSENBERG: The local guitarist and keyboard player presents a large and varied repertoire at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7-9 p.m. $1. Info, 247-0050.

‘A JUG BAND CHRISTMAS’: The seven-member Skanktone Jug Band invites audience members to join in on old-time holiday faves with fiddle, banjo and other instruments. Rochester Federated Church, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 767-3025.

‘AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS’: The Monteverdi Music School presents this children’s opera about a poor peasant boy and his Christmas Eve contribution. Augustine Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Donations.

Info, 229-9000.

CAMBRIDGE CLASSIC CHORALE: Community requests shape the program of this concert, but Handel’s “Messiah” will definitely make an appearance. Second Congregational Church, Jeffersonville, 7 p.m. Donations.

Info, 644-5371.

LESSONS & CAROLS: Holiday music performed by faculty and students supports this community celebration at the St. Michael’s College Chapel, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

dance MOMIX: ‘PASSION’: The illusionists of this dance-theater troupe embody spiritual and earthly love in acrobatic sculpture. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $21-32. Info, 863-5966.

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by Firetruck raises the roof, and caller Patrick McCullough gives guidance to dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. St. Anthony’s Church Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m. $7. Info, 434-2446.

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.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 8.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See December 9, Town Hall Theater, Woodstock, 7:30 p.m. $26. Info, 296-7000.

‘NIGHT FIRES’: See December 9, Unitarian Church, Burlington.

TWO ONE-ACT FARCES: A pair of comic plays by 19th-century Frenchman Eugène Labiche pokes fun at folks who take themselves too seriously.

See calendar spotlight. Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $11. Info, 583-1674.

‘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.

‘THE LOGGER’S HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW’: Comedian Rusty DeWees shares rustic humor with local musicians and a group of young stand-ups. Burlington High School, 8 p.m. $17. Info, 888-917-8789.

‘SANTA CLAUS: A MORALITY’: The Wheelmine Poetry Players present e.e. cummings’ 1946 dramatic work in verse, with live music by Steve Tremblay and The Noise Monster. Gezellig, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 660-9346.

SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See December 9.

‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: Kids sing along with Robert Resnik and his fiddleplaying friend Gigi Weisman. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free.

Registration and info, 865-7216.

film ‘SILENT WATERS’: Set in 1979 Pakistan, this film about a single mother and her family explores the roots of Islamic fundamentalism’s appeal to young Muslim men.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

sport WALK THE TALK: See December 8, 12:15 p.m.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 8.

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Bosnian poet Aftaba Mezetovic reads her work, followed by A Quiet Revolution, a film about Kenyan efforts to fix deforestation. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 655-4184.

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GLASSBLOWING DEMO AND STUDIO SALE: Intrepid artisans exhale to shape red-hot spheres. Church and Maple Glass Studio, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3880.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 8.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 8.

CHITTENDEN COUNTY FLU CLINICS: See December 8, Winooski Senior Center, noon 3 p.m.

OTTER CREEK COOKS: See December 9.

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 horsedrawn spin through downtown, starting at Depot Park, Rutland, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380.

words CHICKIE ROSENBERG: The Killington ’board instructor shreds slopes with her new book, Snowboarding for Men: A Guide for Guys.

Annie’s Book Stop, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free.

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‘GET ORGANIZED’: How-to author Porter Knight shares helpful tips on cleaning up clutter. Deerleap Bookstore, Bristol, 7 p.m.

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CHRISTMAS TREE SALE: All proceeds from purchases of these fragrant evergreens go to help the homeless via the Committee on Temporary Shelter. City Market, Burlington, 3-11 p.m. $25 per tree. Info, 863-3659, ext. 249.

‘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. - 4 p.m. $9. Info, 457-2355.

SOLSTICE REVELS: Winter weather watchers celebrate the midnight of the year with music, dance, and poetry. Studio Bliss, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 775-2547.

STUDENT PERFORMANCES: Jazz and modern dancers join guitarists and the Burlington Community Choir to showcase a semester of study. First Congregational Church Chapel, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1377.

‘PREDATORS OF THE SKY’: Hawks, owls and other live birds of prey are the focus of this nature showcase and talk. Rutland Intermediate School, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 457-2779.

TERTULIA LATINA: Fluent Spanish speakers converse at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1926.

SACCO & VANZETTI REVISITED: A five-course Italian meal sets the scene for a lecture and film about two renowned anarchists. See calendar spotlight. Socialist Labor Party Hall, Barre, 6 p.m. $15. Reservations and info, 476-8777.

WASSAIL FEAST: Guests raise glasses to the Yoh Players’ musical theatrics in a ballroom transformed into a medieval banquet hall.

Woodstock Inn, 6:30 p.m. $75. Reservations and info, 457-1100.

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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: See December 10, Flynn MainStage, Burlington. $12-44. Info, 863-5966.

‘AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS’: See December 10, St. Andrew’s Church, Waterbury.

BARRAGE: Four fiery fiddlers stage Vagabond Tales, a dance-infused musical story about roving minstrels who play the many ethnic faces of the violin. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $28-34. Info, 603-448-0400.

RATATAT: This up-and-coming guitar and bass duo dishes out dance electro-rock at Coltrane Lounge, Adirondack House, Middlebury College, 9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3988.

TIM JENNINGS & LEANNE PONDER: Two Vermont exponents of Celtic music and folklore tell tales set to ethereal melodies at the Vergennes Opera House, 3:30 & 8 p.m. $15. Info, 877-6737.

VERMONT YOUTH STRINGS: This enthusiastic ensemble accompanies two cellists in a Vivaldi concerto, among other works. ElleyLong Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 1 p.m. $5. Info, 655-5030.

VERMONT YOUTH SINFONIA: The orchestra supports oboe soloist Rachel Wolcott in a concerto by Domenico Cimarosa, along with works by Dvorák and Saint-Saëns. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 4 p.m. $5. Info, 655-5030.

A IS FOR ANARCHY Italian immigrants Niccola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in 1927 for murdering two Massachusetts shoe company employees. Convicted on circumstantial evidence, the men were anarchists — a fact that may have influenced the widely publicized trial. Nearly 100 years later, local activists, citizens and history buffs mix politics with pasta as they chew over the facts of the case during a five-course lasagna dinner. Michael Topp, a history professor at the University of Texas El Paso and author of a forthcoming book on the incident, reviews events surrounding their arrest and trial, and contemporary attitudes toward the pair’s political orientation.

Filmmaker Peter Miller follows up by showing his documentary-in-progress on the duo. Justice for all? You decide.

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Info, 229-5120.

WATERBURY COMMUNITY BAND: Local musicians host a holiday concert to benefit the Waterbury Food Shelf. Waterbury Congregational Church, 4 p.m. Donations.

Info, 888-9327.

VOICE RECITAL: Students share a semester’s worth of work at the Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

THE ALL NIGHT DINERS: Expect eclectic folk from this local band at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

STUDENT PIANO RECITAL: Instructors Alison Cerutti and Richard Shadroui showcase their keyboard scholars at the Barre Opera House, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 476-8188.

SENIOR RECITAL: Saxophone player Michael Christian performs solo classical works by Paganini and Alexander Glazunov, then joins a combo for jazz standards. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

ESSEX CHILDREN’S CHOIR: High voices lift spirits with holiday carols at Gardener’s Supply Company, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 660-3505.

‘AN ADIRONDACK CHRISTMAS’: Four local musicians and several guests convene for a memorable holiday concert at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7 p.m. $12.

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‘THE NUTCRACKER’: The Vermont Youth Ballet presents Act II of Tchaikovsky’s beloved work about a little girl’s christmas Eve dream. Dibden Center for the Arts., 4 p.m. $8. Info, 635-1476.

CONTRA DANCE: Northern Spy offers tunes for dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. Caller David Millstone makes the rounds at Tracy Hall, Norwich, 8 p.m. $7. Info, 785-4607.

BALLROOM DANCE: Fanciers of footloose freedom can take short lessons singly or as couples before this monthly open dance.

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‘GIVE PEACE A DANCE’: Movers rock out to local folk, r&b and reggae band Small Axe at a fundraiser for the American Friends Service Committee. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 5-11 p.m. $5-10. Info, 229-2340.

WESTERN-STYLE SQUARE DANCE: Caller Shawn Cuddy dictates do-si-dos at this holiday hoedown. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, potluck, 6 p.m., advanced hour 6:30 p.m., mainstream 7:3010:30 p.m. $12-14. Info, 985-2012.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 8, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See December 9, Town Hall Theater, Woodstock, 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. $26. Info, 296-7000.

‘NIGHT FIRES’: See December 9, Unitarian Church, Burlington.

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See December 10, 3 & 7:30 p.m.

‘THE LOGGER’S HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW’: See December 10, 3 & 8 p.m.

‘SANTA CLAUS: A MORALITY’: See December 10.

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‘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 the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. Donations. Info, 658-1677.

‘OSAMA’: Set during the last seven years of Taliban repression, this Afghani film follows a young girl who must dress as a boy to join a jihadist training school. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m.

Free. Info, 443-6433.

‘STUART LITTLE’: Special effects in 3-D animation bring to life the genteel yet adventuresome mouse of E.B. White’s classic story.

Brick Meeting House, Westford, 4:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-5804.

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art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. ‘TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS’: See December 8.

‘GLASSBLOWING DEMO & STUDIO SALE’: See December 10.

HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE: Paintings and drawings raise funds for GRACE, a local grassroots art effort centered in nursing homes and hospitals. The Old Firehouse, Hardwick, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 472-6857.

SABRA FIELD: The Vermont artist and printmaker presents In Sight, a new volume of her previously unpublished work. Book King, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9232.

REUSABLE WRAP SESSION: Artist and craftsperson Mary Hill helps folks turn old paper and fabric into decorative bags for holiday gifts. Warren Town Hall, 10 a.m.

Free. Registration and info, 496-3913.

words ‘LOVERS IN LOVE’ SERIES: Readers react to the delights of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. Varnum Memorial Library, Jeffersonville, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 644-6632.

‘A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES’: Ham Gillett reads Dylan Thomas’ nostalgic holiday story at the Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

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 8.

‘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 at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 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.

HOWARD NORMAN: The Vermont novelist and storyteller reads from his children’s book of bird tales, Between Heaven and Earth. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

TREE TRIMMING FOR WILDLIFE: Kids listen to a reading of Eve Bunting’s Night Tree, then help decorate an evergreen with animalfriendly food. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 10:30 a.m. - noon. $8-12. Info, 359-5000.

‘WINTER SOLSTICE TUNES & TALES’: Storyteller Cynthia Payne-Meyer and musician Sam Moffatt mark the darkest part of the year with an enlightening performance for kids ages 8 and up. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.

sport SNAKE MOUNTAIN HIKE: Day trippers take the trail to Red Rocks Pond, then explore beyond the summit on this moderate, 6-mile outing. Call for Addison-area meeting time and location. Free. Info, 863-1145.

SKATE SKIING: Cross-country enthusiasts glide over various distances of snow at Ole’s Ski Center, Warren, 10 a.m. $15. Info, 496-7650.

JINGLE NAIL RUN: Locals go the distance — with bells on — in this 10K race to the Rusty Nail. Starts at Stowe Mountain Resort, 2 p.m. $25 includes long-sleeved T-shirt.

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TRAIL WORK DAY: Volunteers with boots and gloves pitch in to maintain the Catamount Ski Trail. Elmore and Wolcott 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.

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activism TOWARD FREEDOM’S YEAR-END SOIREE: Citizens get reenergized at a discussion on militarism and the Iraq war. See calendar spotlight. Second floor, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 5-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 657-3733.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 8, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 8.

INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 8, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

SANTA CLAUS: See December 10, 12:304:30 p.m.

WAGON RIDES: See December 10, 1-3:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE: See December 10, 7 a.m. until trees are gone.

‘CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM’: See December 10.

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.

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.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The young and young-at-heart eat plates of pancakes, then pose for a photo with St. Nick himself. Masonic Temple, Woodstock, 8-10 a.m. $4-6. Info, 888-496-6378.

FAMILY HOLIDAY: Storyteller “Tiny Tim” Dickens reads a verse adaptation of A Christmas Carol with help from his troupe of puppets. Bring an unwrapped gift to put under the tree at the Phoenix Gallery, Burlington, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-9400.

SELF-GUIDED HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR: Woodstock residents open their historic homes as part of a festive Wassail celebration. Various locations, Woodstock, 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. $30. Info, 457-3981.

WOODSTOCK ROTARY CEREMONY: Carolers circle the yule log after a tree-lighting on Woodstock Green, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555.

STOWE HOLIDAY FARMER’S MARKET: Shoppers seek locally made gifts and prepared foods amidst festive live music at Stowe Elementary School, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Free. Info, 253-4154.

WINTER FAMILY FAIR: Puppet shows and crafts entertain kids while parents peruse toys, treats and balsam wreaths at the West Farm School, Jeffersonville, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Free. Info, 644-5391.

SOLIDARITY CRAFT FAIR: Local and international handmade items, homemade soup and a silent auction benefit a community library in Nicaragua. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-5786.

WINTER FAIR: More than 60 vendors of crafts and foodstuffs help raise funds for afterschool programs at the Vergennes Union Elementary School, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Donations. Info, 877-3761.

HOLIDAY COOKIE SALE: A craft bazaar accompanies tasty baked confections at the Second Congregational Church, Jeffersonville, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 644-2721.

STAMPIN’ UP PARTY: Do-it-yourselfers donate funds for a worthy cause, then create with crafts at the Osborne Parish Hall United Church, Hinesburg, 1 p.m. $5 includes three crafts. Info, 482-3258.

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SUN.12 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: See December 10, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 3 p.m. $15-25. Info, 775-0903.

‘A JUG BAND CHRISTMAS’: See December 10, 2 p.m.

‘AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS’: See December 10, Christ Church Episcopal, Montpelier, 2:30 p.m.

CAMBRIDGE CLASSIC CHORALE: See December 10, 2:30 p.m.

VERMONT YOUTH CHAMBER WINDS: Nine woodwind chamber groups and a percussion quintet perform at the Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 655-5030.

RAD RAG Considering the tenor of local politics, it’s no surprise that a national progressive publication calls Burlington home. The 46-year-old print and online newsmagazine Toward Freedom celebrates another year of independent reporting on world issues by inviting two keynote guests to its annual party. Author and attorney Tod Ensign, director of the nonprofit GI and veterans’ rights advocacy group Citizen Soldier, discusses his book America’s Military Today. Nancy Brown of the Vermont chapter of Military Families Speak Out represents soldiers’ relatives who are opposed to U.S. involvement in Iraq. Music and a reading in Arabic from a quilt sewn for Iraqi women give watchdog journalists a pause to refresh themselves. They’ll be back in the muck tomorrow.

TOWARD FREEDOM’S YEAR-END SOIRÉE Saturday, December 11, Second Floor, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 657-3733.

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SUN.12 << 15B FRED ANDERSON, HAMID DRAKE & WILLIAM PARKER: This trio of talented avant-jazz players teams up for free improv on tenor sax, drums and bass. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. $8. Info, 635-1476.

LESSONS & CAROLS: An interfaith service combines choral music and congregational singing with texts of the season. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 4 & 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 443-6433.

HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’ SING: Professional opera singers and a chamber orchestra count on audience members to fill in as the chorus at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Woodstock, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 457-2322.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: The all-male barbershop group covers Christmas carols in a sing-along at the Vergennes Opera House, 2 p.m. $10. Info, 877-6737.

AURORA ANCIENT MUSIC: This women’s early-music ensemble celebrates the release of its first CD, Iberian Miracles, with a concert of pieces from 13th-century Spain.

Christ Church, Montpelier, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-9212.

KIRTAN SINGING: Students of yoga stretch vocal cords with chants in Sanskrit. Yoga Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 598-1929.

‘MUSIC FOR A WINTER AFTERNOON’: Pianist Amber deLaurentis accompanies sopranos Meadow Bell and Julie Shapiro in an offering of opera, art songs and Celtic ballads.

Christ Church Presbyterian, UVM, Burlington, 2 p.m. $5-10. Info, 660-0744.

ADVENT CHOIR SERVICE: A liturgy of old and new musical sources premiers Vermont composer Sara Doncaster’s “Great O Antiphons.” St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0471.

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Meditative movers promote peace through joyful circle dances. Montpelier Shambhala Center, 4-6 p.m. $5-7. Info, 658-2447.

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ENGLISH DANCE SERIES: Accordionist Carol Compton and friends make music for dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. Caller David Millstone keeps feet moving at Tracy Hall, Norwich, 1-4 p.m. $7.50. Info, 603-448-2950.

AGING PROGRAM: See December 11.

‘THE MAGIC OF CANINE THERAPY’: Therapeutic puppies show off their training for helping ease people’s anxiety. ECHO Center, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $9. Info, 864-1848.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: See December 8, 2 p.m.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: See December 9, Town Hall Theater, Woodstock, 3:30 p.m. $26. Info, 296-7000.

TWO ONE-ACT FARCES: See December 10.

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See December 10, 3 p.m.

‘THE LOGGER’S HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW’: See December 10, 7 p.m.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: The Nebraska Theater Caravan stages a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20-32. Info, 863-5966.

film ‘SILENT WATERS’: See December 10, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

‘YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN’: See December 11, Eclipse Theater, Waitsfield, 7 p.m.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. ‘TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS’: See December 8.

words POETRY SLAM: Pre-qualified spoken-word artists wrangle to represent Vermont at the upcoming World Poetry Slam. Spectators are welcome at The Waiting Room, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $3. Info, 655-2471.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 8.

sport QUECHEE GORGE TOUR: See December 11.

SNOW MOUNTAIN: Enough white stuff?

Hikers should be prepared to snowshoe on this 4-mile Adirondack trek. Call for meeting time and location. Free. Info, 863-2433.

SNOWSHOE HIKE: Strap on your bear paws for a moderate, 8-mile walk in the Woodstock area. Meet at Montpelier High School, 8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-0918.

activism QUEER LIBERATION ARMY: Queer-identified activists of all ages plan flamboyant responses to intolerance. 135 Pearl, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6665.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 8, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 8.

‘CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM’: See December 10.

CANDY CANE-MAKING DEMO: See December 11.

PANCAKES WITH SANTA: A breakfast buffet with the big man in red supports the Dollars for Scholars program at the Winooski Educational Center, 9-11 a.m. $3-5. Info, 655-1741.

‘A COLONIAL CHRISTMAS’: Hot cider, tall tales and candlelit tours illuminate holiday history at the Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. $5. Info, 865-4556.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET: Treasure hunters find bargains at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Barre, preview 7 a.m., market 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $1-3. Info, 454-1961.

PRANIC HEALING CLINIC: Stress-relief seekers can sample 40 minutes of this nontouch, alternative healing method. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. Free.

Registration and info, 865-3375.

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‘SILENT WATERS’: See December 10.

CINÉ SALON: In this screening of two “transcendent cinema” milestones, film artist James Herbert and photographer Henwar Rodakiewicz go beyond storytelling. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. Free. Info, 603-252-6786.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: See December 9.

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.

words VERMONT WRITERS SERIES: Filmmaker Jay Craven leads a discussion of Howard Frank Mosher’s novel A Stranger in the Kingdom.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 8.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See December 8, for children ages 3-5.

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BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See December 8. Toddlers take their turn with tales first, 9:10-9:30 a.m.

‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: See December 9.

BARRE LIBRARY STORY HOUR: Babies up to age 2 take in tales at the Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 4767550, ext. 308.

FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 865-7216.

DROP-IN HOLIDAY STORIES: Preschoolers absorb seasonal tales, then focus on a simple craft project. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

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, 910:15 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5096.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 8.

VERMONTERS FOR A JUST PEACE: Locals review global issues in Palestine and Israel. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 5.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING: Members of this worldwide organization act on human-rights issues. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-1358.

BURLINGTON LEGACY PROJECT TOWN MEETING: Citizens discuss citywide sustainability plans over dinner with Mayor Clavelle and landscape architect Julie Campoli. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-4229.

social hour. Historical Society Meeting House, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0014.

TUE.14 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. BRISTOL OPEN MIKE: Acoustic and electric musicians take the stage with spoken-word poets at Cubber’s Pizzeria, Bristol, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 877-2236.

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.

drama ‘NIGHT FIRES’: See December 9, Montpelier City Hall Auditorium.

‘MY FAIR LADY’: Northern Stage presents this musical about a Cockney street vendor’s transformation into a “loverly” high-society gal. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $18. Info, 296-7000.

film ‘SILENT WATERS’: See December 10.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. ‘TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS’: See December 8.

SABRA FIELD: See December 11, KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier. Info, 223-3338.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 8.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY GATHERING: Bring a childhood toy to recall holiday memories, and a tasty treat to share during the following

FRI.10 & SUN.12, FRI.17-SUN.19

LELAND KINSEY: The Northeast Kingdombased poet reads from In the Rain Shadow, his new collection chronicling time spent in Tanzania. Book King, Rutland, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 773-9232.

FULL FARCE Neither lampoon nor satire per se, a farce involves improbable plot situations and exaggerated characters that make people chuckle because they’re immediately recognizable. The Valley Players stage two one-act farces by prolific 19th-century French playwright Eugène Labiche, who penned pieces that defined the genre. In A Matter of Wife and Death, a man’s deceased spouse is rather hilariously reincarnated. A Slap in the Farce hits a woman who’s so swift to punishment that her business loses its best customer, her husband lands in a duel, and her daughter falls in love. The plays’ plots are packed with physical and verbal pratfalls, but their brevity keeps the slapstick schtick from getting old.

TWO ONE-ACT FARCES Friday and Sunday, December 10 & 12, Friday through Sunday, December 17-19, Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, various times. $11. Info, 583-1674.

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TUE.14 << 17B ‘INSPIRED BY’ SERIES: Readers of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway consider Michael Cunningham’s contemporary tribute, The Hours. Maclure Library, Pittsford, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 483-2972.

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.

SANDY MCKINNEY: The former Vermont poet visits from Key West to read selected work at the Cabot Public Library, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 563-2721.

talks ‘IRAQ & THE WAR ON TERROR’: Montréalbased activist Andréa Schmidt talks about anti-imperialism and her recent visit to Iraq. Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8906.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 8.

‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: See December 10.

DROP-IN HOLIDAY STORIES: See December 13.

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.

PLAYGROUP TIME: Kids gather for stories and interactive fun at the Woodbury Community Library, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7404.

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.

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Kids get cozy and listen to favorite tales at Annie’s Book Stop, Rutland, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 775-6993.

MAGIC CLUB: Potential prestidigitators ages 7 and up practice sleight-of-hand at the Lincoln Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 8.

ANTIWAR COALITION: Citizens opposed to U.S. military activities in Iraq strategize at the Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1926.

WILPF MEETING: Activists review current world events at this gathering of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-4929.

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WED.15 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. VIENNA CHOIR BOYS: Angelic voices from Austria herald the holidays with secular and sacred music. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $28-35. Info, 603-448-0400.

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‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See December 8.

‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 8.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 8.

LAUGHING CLUB: Local yoga instructor and author Carol Winfield touts the untapped healing power of yukking it up. Union Station, Burlington, 8-8:30 a.m.

Donations. Info, 864-7999.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY BUSINESS NETWORK: Entrepreneurs make corporate connections at the Courtyard by Marriott, Williston, 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Info, 434-6434.

PAUSE CAFÉ: Novice and fluent French speakers practice and improve their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346.

VERMONT CARES OPEN HOUSE: Friendly staff members outline volunteer opportunities at this HIV/AIDS education and service agency. 361 Pearl St., Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2437.

CO-OP HOUSING ORIENTATION: The Burlington Community Land Trust offers an introductory workshop on cooperative housing. 179 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, 11:45 a.m. & 5:45 p.m. Free.

Info, 862-6244.

drama TEEN DRAMA CLUB: See December 8.

‘NIGHT FIRES’: See December 9, Montpelier City Hall Auditorium.

‘MY FAIR LADY’: See December 14.

film ‘SILENT WATERS’: See December 10.

WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See December 8.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See December 8.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 8.

BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See December 8.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See December 8.

BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See December 8.

‘MOVING & GROOVING’: See December 8.

HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: See December 8.

FATHER & CHILD STORYTIME: Dads have their day at the South Burlington Community Library, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Registration and info, 652-7080.

HOMESCHOOLERS AT THE MONTSHIRE: Kids take in astronomy workshops on sundials and stars, then hear from Dartmouth College physics professor and rocket scientist Kristina Lynch. Montshire Museum, Norwich, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6-7. Info, 649-2200.

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Also, see exhibitions in Section B. ‘TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS’: See December 8.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 8.

words WRITING GROUP: See December 8.

‘WHAT A CHARACTER’: Readers of Willa Cather’s My Antonia ponder the novel’s memorable Great Plains protagonists.

South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Those who’ve finished Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi talk about cross-cultural literary and educational taboos. Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See December 8.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT: See December 8.

‘MAC USERS UNITE!’: Apple enthusiasts gather for their monthly meeting. Gailer School, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1985.

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<classes> IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS: Jason P. Lorber will lead workshops December 9 and 16 at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., South Burlington. Workshops tailored for adults. $20 per night, $10 for students. Info, 863-9429 or jasonplorber@aol.com. Be caught offguard, learn to let go, and have a blast in a safe environment. Lorber frequently performs standup comedy and improv with Kamikaze Comedy throughout Vermont, including at First Night and the 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.

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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.

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, Thursdays, 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.

AFRO-HAITIAN DRUM AND DANCE WITH JOHNNY SCOVEL: Thursday, December 9, Montpelier Capital City Grange. Dance class, 10 a.m. - noon. Drum class, 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, December 10, Burlington Memorial Auditorium Loft. Drum class, 5:30-7 p.m.

Dance class, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, December 11, Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave. Drum class, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dance and drum classes, $15 each.

Info, 660-4056 or 985-3665. Johnny Scovel has twenty plus years of traditional drumming experience. The passion and energy that he brings to drumming and teaching make for a wonderful class experience!

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.

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!

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.

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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.purple coneflowerherbals.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.

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HEMATITE AND FIRE POLISH BRACELET: Thursday, December 16, 6:30 p.m. Bead Crazy, Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston. $20 plus material. Info, 288-9666 or visit www.beadcrazyvt.com. This classylooking bracelet uses Hematite tubes and Czech crystals to give the appearance of links. It is much easier to make than it looks.

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Blinking Light Gallery in the Old River Run Restaurant • Plainfield

COZY GARMENTS FOR EVERYONE! Visit our alpacas, enjoy some holiday cheer & find unique gifts made from wonderfully soft alpaca fleece for everyone on your list. $10 OFF any regularly priced purchase over $50 with this ad!

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

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.

ESPANOL RAPIDO! Info, contact Mercy Connections, 846-7063. Interested in a one-week immersion Spanish class in June or July? This Spanish course is designed with Accelerated Learning principles, which ensures effortless learning that is both fun and successful!

FRENCH: Info, ggp@together.net. If you want to learn or improve your French speaking skills, you respect the environment or hate wasting time driving, try a new approach, tailored to your needs, your level, and your goals and tested by learners at different levels. One-toone learning with an expert language teacher, a native French speaker with a standard accent and knowledge of both Québécois and French cultures. Try it.

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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, 6:45-8:15 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, 9518900 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.

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@bluewavetkd.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

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meditation MASTERY AND MEDITATION CLASS: First and third Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. South Burlington. Free. Info, 658-2447. 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.

FLYNNARTS MUSIC CLASSES: Spring semester begins January 17. Info, 652-4548, registrar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org. Classes include jazz combo workshops, beginning guitar, flamenco guitar, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Central American Rhythms and more.

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.

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!

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 freedompaint ing@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.

psychology 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.

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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 that 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.

FLYNNARTS THEATER AND DANCE CLASSES: Spring semester begins January 17. Info, 652-4548, regis trar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org.

Featuring acting classes for all ages and skill levels, family performance workshops, modern dance, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and dance master classes with visiting Flynn performers, and more.

‘GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU’ FAMILY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP: Friday, January 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Flynn Center Studios. $10 for one child with accompanying parent or caregiver. Ages 4-6. Info, 652-4548, registrar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org.

Let your imagination take you into the world of Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia’s fantastic blacklight production 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.

self-defense 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.

snowkiting SNOWKITING: Lessons start as soon as we have some snow and/or frozen ponds/bays. Intro to Snowkite, up to 3 people, 3 hours, $85. On the Boards Lesson, up to 3 people, 2 hours, $75. Info, 496-9691 or visit www.stormboarding.com. Get ready to get going this winter, snowkiting. Ski, tele or snowboard with a kite, cruise or go as extreme as you can handle. This exciting and fast-growing sport has a place for everyone: cruising, jumping, going fast, riding terrain/rails, accessing back country and adding a new dimension to winter sports.

spirituality DRUID TRAINING WITH IVAN MCBETH: One weekend/month, beginning May 2005. $200 deposit and $140 for each subsequent weekend of the training, plus food. Some special arrangements for sliding scale, apprenticeship, and/or work exchange available. Info, contact Ivan, ivanmcbeth@aol.com or www.ivanmc beth.com or Fern Lickfield, habondiafarm@hotmail.com or 229-4136. Become a practitioner of an ancient system of knowledge based on the laws of nature and transform your experience of everyday life and your interactions with the world around you!

SHAMANIC HEALING COURSE: One weekend/month for a year, May 2005 - May 2006. Sky Meadow Retreat Center, Stannard, VT. $360 deposit, plus $160 per weekend session.

Financial terms are available on request. Info, contact Ivan McBeth, ivanmcbeth@aol.com, www.ivanmcbeth.com or Fern Lickfield, habondiafarm@hotmail.com, 229-4136. The course consists of twelve initiations into healing, including entering the world of the Shaman Healer, sweat lodge ceremony, shadow work, the spiritual warrior, the shaman’s death, fire walking, sacred drama, and vision questing.

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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.elementsofheal ing.net. Traditional Yang style short form is a gentle, flowing exercise that helps correct posture and creates deep relaxation and overall health.

TAI CHI/MONTPELIER: Winter classes begin Monday, January 10, 5-6:30 p.m. 64 Main St., 3rd floor. $108 for 12-week series or $40 for 4-week segment.

Register by Sunday January 9. Info, 456-1983 or email grhayes@vtlink.net. Instructor Ellie Hayes has been practicing and teaching Hwa Yu style T’ai Chi since 1974. This style features circular movement, deep relaxation, significant health benefits.

THUR, DEC 9 - SAT, DEC 11 Thurs 5-9, Friday 5-9, Sat 12-9 at The Killington Grand Hotel.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, SANTA'S WORKSHOP & THE WHITE LIGHTS OF KILLINGTON! FREE FESTIVAL OF TREES ADMISSION ON THURSDAY with a toy donation for Toys for Tots. All Santa's Workshop proceeds also benefit Toys for Tots.

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visual arts VISUAL ART 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.

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yoga ASHTANGA YOGA: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $60 for six weeks or $10 per class. Athletic Club of Vermont, 62 Pearl St., Essex Junction. Info, 288-9612.

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@burlington yoga.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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This holiday classic returns with a new interpretation by artistic director Alexander Nagiba. Nagiba, born and raised in the former Soviet Union, has performed at the Bolshoi, Kirov, and Kremlin Opera Houses, as well as the American Ballet Theatre and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre as a soloist.

LECTURE SERIES VERMONT HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT SERIES 12.2.04 Vermont Politics in the ‘70s Tom Salmon (Governor of Vermont ‘73-’77)

THE FRED ANDERSON, HAMID DRAKE & WILLIAM PARKER TRIO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 7:00 p.m. General admission $8

Fred Anderson, a legendary tenor player who rarely travels beyond his native Chicago, will play with William Parker and Hamid Drake who are generally considered the best rhythm section in the world, regardless of genre. Parker and Drake are known to Vermont audiences through their collaboration with poet David Budbill.

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DEAR QUIET BUT ACTIVE RGL: 32 YO SWPF. Unlike you, my unrenovated farmhouse is not cozy. Enjoy BFP crosswords, Sunday Times is tricky. Art museums and schemes to take over world good, bar scene bad. Unabashed yoga soft body. 5374

TALL, BLONDE, PF, 40S, NW VT, SEEKING a rugged M who is into sustainable agriculture, dancing, sleeping outdoors, horses, dogs and folk music. 5404

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I’m spirited, active, an amateur philosopher and very thoughtful. 5289

SWF, CAPRICORN, 5’5”, 125 LBS., 46 YO. Where are all the decent, honest, respectable M? Me: country girl who likes camping, fishing, Nascar, cooking, motorcycling, snow mobiling, country-living.

Looking for compatible mate for LTR. No games. Smoker, light drinker w/three grown kids. 5400

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

AVOID CABIN FEVER! WINTER PLAYMATE wanted for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, contra dancing and indie movies.

Mild introspection and political diatribes welcome, honesty and humor essential.

I’m 34 YO, not Barbie, can you deal? D/D free, Montpelier-area. 5396

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 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

LOOKING TO WIDEN MY CIRCLE: ARE you charming, gracious, charismatic and fun? I am! 44 YO SPF. Winter sports, dinner parties, books/movies, lightly political, emotionally healthy, voluptuously plump blue-eyed blonde. Open minds and hearts need to apply! 5391

SEEKING INTELLIGENT OFFICER/FOREIGN 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

SPF, 47 YO ISO MR. BILL. HAVE EXTRA ticket for one-way trip to Pluto. Must be SWM, 38-50 YO, honest, sincere, secure.

Me: enjoy camping, hiking, snow shoeing, hot toddies, warm bodies, love. 5388

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

TALL, FIT, FUN-LOVING, 46 YO. ENJOY the outdoors, skiing, boating, hiking.

Love fast cars, motorcycles, sunshine.

Spending time w/friends, family, dogs is the best. Looking for NS, SM to have some fun, hit the slopes together. 5385

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No pressure, friends first. 5138 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

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. 40-60 YO, mid-VT area. 5130 31 YO SWF LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO cuddle w/on the coldest winter nights.

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the love counselor

Dear Lola, Are hymens real? As a lesbian who has never had sex with a man, I suppose I could be considered in some patriarchal, phallocentric way a virgin. But in my long career of penetration by fingers, vegetables and dildos shaped like vegetables, I never experienced the sensation of a membrane rupturing, or noticed any bleeding. I can’t help but wonder if perhaps the concept of the hymen is just a psychopathological male fantasy. Can you elucidate?

Bollixed in Bolton Dear Bollixed, Hymens are real, all right. But like carrots and cucumbers, they’re hardly a one-size-fits-all feature. For one, not every woman even has one to begin with. Many bust during bicycling or other not-necessarily-sexual activities, while others simply give way during penetration without any blood or pain.

The patriarchal, phallocentric male fantasy to which you refer isn’t a question of anatomical reality. It’s about the wildly exaggerated, and often woefully misguided, importance that various cultures — including ours — have attached to this singular, strategically located membrane. Not to mention the appalling double standard that much of society still applies to virginity itself.

Love, Lola

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SEVEN DAYS |december 08-15, 2004 | 7Dpersonals 23B

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

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

NOTHING FANCY ABOUT ME: SWM, 39 YO, laid-back, family-type who enjoys cooking, movies, outdoor activities. Looking for SF, 35-43 YO. Interested in friendship, possibly leading to LTR. Help bring the holiday cheer. 5379

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

ARE YOU LONELY? ME, TOO! TIRED OF IT? Me, too! Me: SWF, 50 +. Lots of love for the right M. Caring, kind, passionate, humorous, outdoorsy. You: SWM, 49-65 YO, not lonely anymore! Why? You have me! 4896

EARLY BIRD, DWM, 50 YO, 5’7”, 150 LBS. seeking early Dove for winter fun. Fit, open to new ideas. I work 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Looking for someone w/around the same hours. 5378

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

SWM, 56, 5’9”, 155 LBS. OWN HOME, Rutland, physically attractive, simple Christian lifestyle. Day-trips, Greyhound travel, snack bars, local events, concerts, plays, movies, rock, blues, country music, dancing, biking, hiking, gentle walks, other physical activity. ISO SWF, 43-58, romantic relationship, dating or possible LTR, cuddling, affection, similar interests. 5292

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 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

men > women MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES: JACUZZI TUB, wood-burning fireplace, culinary creations and fine wines. Attractive, healthy, educated, easy-going, youthful, 5’11”, 175 lbs., 40ish SWM seeking attractive, slender, 25-45 YO F for friendship, romance and adventure. Long hair a +. 5407 PSWM, 26 YO HIKER, RUNNER, SNOWboarder. Enjoys cooking, movies, reading, playing cards. ISO F, 22-28 YO for playing outside. Sense of humor is a must. 5405 SEARCHING FOR A HEART. DWM, 5’9”, 150 lbs. Looking for a woman that seeks adventure, fun and travel. I’m youthful, open-minded, appealing, sensitive, proportionate, out-going. I’ve got the ticket for your travel plans in 2005. 5403 SNOWFLAKES FALL IN SNOW MOTION: A very kind, caring, middle-aged, liberal M, 5’9”, 158 lbs., seeks kind, friendly, relaxed woman for LTR. I love woodworking, drawing, books, writing, nature, folk guitar, jazz, poetry, running, children and warm fireside chats. 5401 SINGLE, 34 YO, GOOD-LOOKING, TALL, well-built, clean, healthy, dark hair, kinda long, blue eyes. Can be discreet. I’m talented. Looking to please girls, ladies, 1845 YO. Must be clean. No heavies. 5398 CUCKOLD: REAL WOMEN DON’T DO HOUSEwork. Their man does. Enjoy total control and freedom dating. Great guy, easy on the eyes, loyal. 5389 SWPM, 48 YO, 130 LBS., 5’7” ISO SPF or great date, not late, no hate for good times, no crimes, no mimes need apply.

Motorcycle rides, RV glides and cuddling a + 5387 QUIET, OLD FASHIONED, COUNTRY BOY in central VT. 35 YO, 5’8”, 140 lbs. I like rockin’ music, cooking, drumming, back yard bonfires and working w/my hands.

ISO SWF, 30-40 YO, honest, attractive, somewhat active, w/a good sense of humor. No kids. 5383 SWM, 40 YO, NEW TO THE AREA. WANT company while I re-learn the basics.

Avocations: snow sports, MTB, yoga, music. Seek SWF who is smarter than me and can ride/cross-country ski or will learn. No decaf. Minor vice encouraged.

5381

HOLIDAYS ALONE? ME, TOO! DWM, young 41 YO, smoker. Good build/looks. Looking for a slender to medium built woman, 3248 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 friendship, 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 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 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

Hey baby! I am Biggles, and I'm looking for love.

I dig cuddling and am curious about all the activities around me. Maybe we can twitch our noses together and tell some secrets. I am all ears, ya know, but your secrets are safe with me! I am a three-year-old male, very handsome, house rabbit. Hop on down to HSCC for a visit so we can give each other the once over - Tuesday through Friday, 1 - 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. 862-0135.

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, ADog, 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 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 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 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 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 THE LOVE YOU GIVE IS EQUAL TO THE love you get. DWM, 40s, 5’9”, 150 lbs.

Appealing, adventurous, gregarious, open-minded, sensitive, fun to be with.

Looking for someone to share life with.

4931 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

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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 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

women > women I AM A SINGLE VIRGO WHO IS LONELY and looking for some great friends out there and maybe sometime I will meet that special someone, in time. I have dark brown hair/eyes. 180 lbs. I’m kind, honest, friendly, loving. 5373 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, songwriter, 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, SGPF, 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

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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

men > men HIV POZ GUY, 45 YO, HEALTHY, PRODUCtive, independent, the home body-type but not boring. I have the time for a real lover, bareback only. You be poz, available, dependable, no games and know what you want. 5411 50 YO ATTRACTIVE, WELL-BUILT GWM looking for 50 YO + guys to spend occasional time w/for some behind-closeddoors fun. Prefer them to be open-minded, laid-back and a connoisseur of gay videos. Sound Like fun? 5393 ONE VERY SPECIAL 51 YO GWM SEEKS 18 + WM who dreams of having a kind, understanding, generous father/uncle. Sex optional. Honesty, discretion assured. So be real, I am. 5377 GWM, 32, SMOOTH, BOTTOM SEEKS experienced FT master for safe, sane and serious play. All scenes considered. Please be older, bolder and in charge. Shopping for a LTR a +. Attitude is the only thing that matters. 5375 GWM, 53, 5’5”, DISABLED, TOP ONLY. ISO sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, LTR, poetry in life, fantasy in bed, sci-fi in dreams. No games, just reality here in P’burgh, NY. What have you got to lose? 5293 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 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 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 GWM, 30, SEEKING A M FOR ? I AM open-minded, keep it real! I am very sane, NS, masculine, workout, discreet, disease-free, open, educated. Wanna know more? Call me, you won’t regret it.

5179 55 YO BIM LOOKING FOR GUYS TO FORM group. My place, Monday-Thursday, try something new. 5121 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

bi seeking ?

WBIM SEEKS WBIM FOR FRIENDSHIP and possibly more. Must be very discreet. Me:

36 YO, NS, light drinker. You: 30s, NS. Good hygiene a must. No drugs. 5394 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 you’re 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 BIM, 41 YO, LOOKING FOR OLDER GENTLEmen, 60s, to have fun and pleasure with this very nice body, at your place. 5085 BIF SEEKING BIF FOR OUR PLEASURES. Already have the boy-toy. Central-VT. 4985 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 long-term. Must have lots of energy to keep up w/this fireball w/a decent heart. 4916

just friends YOU KNOW OUR LOVE WILL NOT FADE away. Thousands of us chanted for years, even when the palace broke down. Hey brothers and sisters, let’s listen to some old bootlegs, dance around the living room, get some drum circles going on.

5390 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 if you’d like to know more. 4934

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I know you want me, too. Anytime, anyplace, anywhere. 5214

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You smiled at me and I blushed. Maybe we can meet up and rub your cucumber all over my melons. 5191

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YOU TOLD OUR FRIEND OUR SECRET. I told you too many of mine that night on that tiny couch, now I’m not really sure what to do. Care to help? 5189

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5276 11/12, HALF PINT, AFTER PARTY, STOWE: You were smooth, warm, comforting w/your gleaming emerald complexion.

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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?

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11/10, FAST TRACK: MOUNTAIN HARDware momma. Didn’t mean to cut in line ahead of you. Maybe I can buy you a drink sometime to make up for it. 5209 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.

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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

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Don’t be afraid, I will not sting. 5141

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4 housing for rent 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 avail 1/1 - 5/31. Only 2blocks from Church St. Spacious, hdwd, furnished,

off-street parking, pets. $850/mo. 999-5092 or 999-9559.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom apt. First-floor, deck, 2blocks from Main St. Cats OK. Avail. immediately. $540/mo. 635-7786.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom apt within walk of UVM/Champlain/downtown/lake. Incl. offstreet parking, storage area and on-site laundry. Call 656-

WORKSPACE 4 office space BURLINGTON: Professional office space avail. with parking. 100-3000 sq. ft. Call Ken at 865-3450.

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: Avail. now at Lakewood Executive Offices on Shelburne Rd. Unit 130, 143 sq. ft. $450/mo.

Unit 180, 227 sq. ft. $650/mo. Unit 195, 441 sq. ft., $1200/mo. Unit 460, 162 sq. ft., $650/mo. Utils. incl., answering/secretarial services and many other services avail. Free use of conference room and parking. Please call 658-9697, Lakewood & TWO Properties.

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.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Unit E1 at the Lakewood Executive Offices, Shelburne Rd. 1270 sq. ft. Great location, close to downtown, secretarial services avail., free parking, answering service at additional cost. Avail. now. $1500/mo. Please call 658-9697, Lakewood & TWO Properties.

4 space for rent BARRE: Fabulous studio soon avail. at Studio Place Arts in downtown Barre, a vibrant arts center. Large, bright. located near kiln room. Sue, 479-7069 or shigby@sover.net for more info.

BURLINGTON: Join other artists. Newly created space.

Very suitable for an upscale office. Avail. now. Air-conditioned, heated, great location, parking. $375/mo. 3637557.

BURLINGTON: Off-street parking, Buell St. $50/mo.

Winter car storage, Dec. - April, $200. 879-6493.

FERRISBURGH: Artist studio avail. at the Ferrisburgh Artistisans Guild. Setup for pottery but can be used for other artistic purposes. Avail. 12/1. $300/mo. utils. incl.

Call Debbie, 877-9291.

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.

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0918 (day) or 862-5552 (evening/weekends).

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom on College St. Modern apt. w/offstreet parking, DW, W/D onsite. NS/no dogs. $785/mo.

Avail. now. 355-5095.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom w/small patio. Great location. $1000/mo., incl. heat/parking. 658-2728.

BURLINGTON: 135 Main St. #3. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, hdwd, large private deck, lots of windows, D/W, W/D, beautiful view of City Hall Park. NS/no pets. Avail. 1/1. $1650/mo.

Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 1 large bath, quiet neighborhood, on bus line, parking, on-site laundry facility, gas heat, no pets. Avail. 1/01. $850/mo. Call 864-9966.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 1bath condo, Hill section, offstreet parking, eat-in kitchen, D/W, W/D, large closets, bay window in living room. Clean and bright. $1275/mo. Please call 578-2450.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom. 1car parking space, close to downtown/Leddy Park. Gas heat. Avail. 2/1. $725/mo.

660-8145.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 2nd-floor, parking, close to parks/ bike path. No dogs. 94 Park St. $850/mo. Alan, 864-9128.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom apt avail. January or February. Lake view, hdwd. $1000/mo. incl. heat/hot water/trash. Call Brittany, 272-3106.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom house, 1-bath. Large kitchen, den/office, W/D hook-up, basement storage, off-street parking. Near downtown/lake. 1/1. 917992-7803 or 917-912-3882.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom spacious apt. Great location. $900/mo. + utils. Avail immediately. 777-3038.

BURLINGTON: 204 S. Union.

Finest 1-bedroom luxury apt. in town, lake views. A/C, central vac, laundry, parking, yard, storage. Avail. now. $1300/mo. + utils. 879-4369.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #1. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. $1450/mo. utils. incl. NS. Avail. 1/1. Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #10. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. $1650/mo. utils.

incl. NS. Avail. 1/1. Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #13. 1-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. Avail. 1/1.

NS. $1250/mo. utils. incl.

Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #14. 1-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. NS. Avail.

1/1. $1000/mo. utils, incl.

Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #5. 1-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. $1100/mo. utils. incl. Avail. 12/1. NS. 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #5. 1-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. $1100/mo. utils. incl. Avail. 1/1. NS. Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #6. 1.5-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. $1250/mo. utils. incl. NS. Avail. 1/1.

Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #7. 1.5-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. NS. $1650/mo. utils. incl. Avail.

1/1. Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 260 College St. #8. 1-bedroom, 1-bath, fully furnished. Avail. 12/1. $1200/mo. utils. incl. NS. Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 295 Maple St. #5. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, parking, close to downtown. $900/mo. heat/hot water incl. Avail. 1/1. NS. Please call 658-9697.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom, 1 large bath, attached garage, quiet neighborhood, on bus line, parking, on-site laundry facility, gas heat, no pets.

Avail. 12/15. $975/mo. Call 864-9966.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath apt. on Brookes Ave. Laundry, off-street parking, gas fireplace and storage. Beautiful Victorian house w/back yard. Avail.

2/1. $1350/mo. 863-6166.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom apt., 2-story, 1/2 duplex.

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: 398 St. Paul St. 2-bedroom, large rooms/closets, pantry, low utils. Recently updated. No dogs. Smoking outside. Avail. now. $850/mo.+ utils. 655-291.

BURLINGTON: 398 St. Paul St. Renovated studio. Awesome space, close to downtown.

Very low utils. No dogs, smoking outside. Avail now. $600/mo. + utils. 655-2918.

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: 900 sq. ft. 1bedroom apt, 2 off-street parking spaces w/garage, W/D, block from Church St. Great location, pets negotiable. $1100/mo. incl. heat.

655-6371.

BURLINGTON: Avail. now.

Renovated, medium-sized 3bedroom house and apt.

Hook-ups, porches and deck.

Basement. 862-7467.

BURLINGTON: Avail now.

Rose St. $750/mo. 6-mo. lease. 2-bedroom, parking, hdwd. NS/no pets. Neville Companies Inc. 660-3481 ext.

1021. www.nevilleco.com.

BURLINGTON: Awesome 2bedroom apts. Avail. now. In quiet neighborhood, offstreet parking. $775/mo. and $850/mo. + utils. NS/no dogs. 610-213-0653.

BURLINGTON: Beautiful 3bedroom, Brookes Ave. 5 min. walk to UVM, 10 min. walk downtown. Off-street parking, back yard. Avail. December June. $1680/mo. 999-9651.

BURLINGTON: Church St. Marketplace. Studio apt.

Clean, heated. Great location. 862-2680.

BURLINGTON: Cute, 2ndfloor, 2-bedroom apt. in New North End, near bike path. $900/mo. + utils.

660-9867.

BURLINGTON: Economical 2bedroom apt. $675-$715/mo. + utils. Avail. 11/1. Downtown 3-bedroom, 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: Efficiency.

Downtown, near Radio Bean.

Small kitchen, shared bath. $400/mo. (Gas + elec., $50 tops). Avail. 12/15. Seth, 324-7599.

BURLINGTON: Fairmont St./Rice High School.

Furnished, immaculate home w/yard, garage, W/D. NS/no pets. $1000/mo. +. Avail. now. Red E Rentals, 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 bedrooms, 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 3-bedroom. Old North End. Large, enclosed porch, deck, washer hook-ups, off-street parking, hdwd, gas heat, 2nd-floor.

Pets neg. Avail. now. $1100/mo. +. 893-0000.

BURLINGTON: Large sunny 1bedroom apt. Wood floors, parking, close to downtown/ UVM. Avail. 1/1. $825/mo. incl. heat/hot water. Call David, 658-3114.

BURLINGTON: Nice house for rent. Close to UVM/Champlain College/Fletcher Allen. $1400/mo. + utils. Call Eric or Lisa, 658-0429.

BURLINGTON: Park St. 2bedroom, parking for two cars, 2-porches, sunny, great location, walking distance to downtown/waterfront. $960/mo. + utils. 660-7228.

BURLINGTON: Pleasant, large 1-bedroom apt. w/eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, large enclosed back porch, lots of off-street parking, storage, garden space. 1 pet OK. Natural gas heat/hot water. Incl. water/trash removal/plowing/landscaping. Mo.-to-mo. or lease. $625/mo. Call 872-8085.

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 3-bedroom, 1-bath duplex in quiet family neighborhood. 1400 sq. ft. on 3levels w/large, gabled 3rdfloor master bedroom, wallto-wall carpet, no dogs, gas heat, large yard, driveway, remodeled kitchen. $1250/mo. Lease + refs. + dep. 660-8957.

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BURLINGTON: Spacious South End apt. in converted factory. Studio, 1 and 2-bedrooms. New renovations incl. carpets/kitchens/baths.

Heat/water/parking incl. $550-$950/mo. Call 6583800 for availability.

BURLINGTON: Sunny 1-bedroom apt. D/W, walk-in pantry, new carpeting, winter parking, pets neg. Walk to FAHC/UVM, dog park, trails, playground. NS. $704/mo. incl. utils. Avail 1/1. 985-0158.

BURLINGTON: Sunny 3-bedroom duplex in nice area w/large yard. $1250/mo. + utils. 862-1746.

BURLINGTON: Townhouse, 1.5-bath, quiet neighborhood, on bus line, parking, on-site W/D hook-up, gas heat, no pets. Avail. now. $1025/mo. Call 864-9966.

BURLINGTON: Wonderful 2bedroom Hill Section apt.

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Avail. 1/1. 310-4205.

CHARLOTTE: 1-bedroom. $900/mo. + utils. Nice views, on 22-acres. Avail. immediately. John, 864-1015.

CHARLOTTE: 2-bedroom, off of Rte 7. $900/mo. incl. heat. Parking, laundry facils, yard. 862-1148 ext. 102.

Avail. now.

CHARLOTTE: Beautiful 1bedroom. 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, 2-bath. 8 miles to downtown Burlington. Lake views, 1.5-

SPACEFINDER acres, large deck, newly renovated, W/D. Avail. midDecember. $1400/mo. Aviva, 233-4915.

COLCHESTER: Park caretaker, 2-bedroom, reduced rent in exchange for hours worked at public park. Daily dawn and dusk gate tending, parking lot management, light maintenance. Send work history to WVPD, Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington VT 05401. 863-5744. wvpd@sover.net.

ESSEX: 1/2 duplex. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, gas heat, garage, hdwd, walk-in closet, close to IBM/UVM. Avail 1/1. $950/mo. + utils. 879-1768.

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 hook-ups. $950/mo. heat/hot water incl. High quality unit. No pets, please.

Good credit/refs. are a must.

Call Paul, 879-3117.

GRAND ISLE: 2-bedroom, lake front cottages, west facing properties, great sunsets!

All utils. incl. Avail. now through May. Call for details, 372-8229 or 233-3663.

HUNTINGTON: Bright 1-bedroom apt. Lovely, quiet location in wooded area off gravel road. Energy-efficient, full-bath, deck, gardening space, storage shed. $575/mo. + utils. Avail. 1/1 + . Call Rob, 434-4080.

HUNTINGTON: Cozy 4-bedroom, 1 3/4-bath, garage, 1acre. Great views, mud room, garden, W/D. 30 min. to Burlington. Dog neg.

NS/cats. $1150/mo. + utils.

Avail. now. 383-1211.

MILTON: House on the lake, 3-bedroom, large yard. $1800/mo. 229-1038.

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.

NORTH STARKSBORO: Private 3-bedroom mobile home on 50 acres. 35 mins. to Burlington. Two 10x16 decks. Storage shed, rubbish removal, snow plowing, lawn mowing. $725/mo. + utils.

434-4721.

RICHMOND: 3-bedroom apt. in recently renovated house.

Deck, propane fireplace, stainless appliances, flower/ vegetable gardens, master bedroom w/bath, and more! $1350/mo. incl. heat/hot water/rubbish removal/plowing. 860-9483.

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.

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: 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse, 3level, attached garage, storage, pets welcome, deck, fireplace. $1335/mo. Very nice.

345 Dorset St. 310-7813.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, off Spear St. 1/2-mile from UVM, end unit, quiet, pool, tennis, yard. $950/mo. + utils. Call 372-4890.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Hinesburg Rd. 1 large bedroom, 1-bath, storage, yard, deck, gas heat, quiet neighborhood, great location, no pets. $825/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Kennedy Dr. 2-bedroom end townhouse. Fully applianced incl. W/D, microwave. Gas heat/hot water. $1150/mo. + utils. Call Lee, 655-3333 ext. 49 RE/MAX NP. SOUTH BURLINGTON: Mayfair Park. 3-bedroom, 1 3/4-baths, 2-car garage, great neighborhood. W/D,

furnished or unfurnished, pets negotiable. NS. Large yard, fireplace, hdwd. $1500/mo. 863-0556.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Sunny 3-bedroom apt. in nice residential neighborhood, close to schools. Off-street parking, W/D hook-up. $1150/mo. incl. heat/trash/hot water.

862-8664. Now offering $200 cash rebate at lease signing.

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, 1.5-bath, wood heat. $900/ mo. or 2-bedroom, $800/mo.

Both 25 min. to Middlebury or Waitsfield. NS. Sec. + credit check req. 453-3687.

UNDERHILL CENTER: Big 2bedroom. Trails, brook, barn.

Walk to school, stores, playground. New kitchen, W/D, DW. $950/mo. incl. utils, Internet and more. Peter, 899-1132.

UNDERHILL: Unique, charming, 4+ bedroom, 3.5-bath, large open kitchen, all appliances, finished basement w/office, 7 wooded acres, Mansfield views, see WWW.GREENFAMILYNET.INFO/ SANDHILL/RENTAL.HTML. $1600/mo. 617-650-9905.

WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom apt.

Quiet neighborhood near St. Francis. Large back yard, your own garden, good community space. Back porch.

NS/dogs. $595/mo. + utils.

Call 655-7399.

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, 3/4bath. No dogs. Off-street parking. $625/mo. + sec. + dep. + utils. Call 373-4123.

WINOOSKI: Charming and spacious 1-bedroom apt.

Avail. 1/1. Off-street parking, hdwd, natural woodwork, stained glass. Quiet/convenient neighborhood on bus

line. $775/mo. incl. most utils. NS/no pets, please. Call Tim or Marcia, 655-9327.

WINOOSKI: Large 3-bedroom in gay owner/occupied multi family. D/W, W/D, screenedin porch, new paint/carpet.

NS. Pets neg. $1200/mo. + utils + dep. Credit check/refs a must. Avail. 1/1. 338-5511.

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/dining 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. 8991735. Avail. 1/1.

4 sublets BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom on quiet street close to downtown/UVM. Sunny w/hdwd, off-street parking. $925/mo. heat incl. Avail. midDecember. Amy, 860-5009.

BURLINGTON: Classy, 2-bedroom furnished apt. Mid-Jan. through mid-April. $600/mo. +. Caretake 2 cats, incl. in rent rate. Flexible on points.

South End. Close to downtown. Dep. req. 658-9360.

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Stone construction, beautiful woodwork and fireplace enhance the Old World charm of this home. Formal DR with built-in credenza, French doors open to covered veranda. Detached barn would be ideal studio or convert to guest house. Just minutes from Champlain Bridge. $159,900 Realty Results 518-546-3000 • www.realty-results.com

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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CHARLOTTE: Impeccably restored 4,000 sq. ft. brick 1812 georgian-style former tavern. 4 fireplaces, 4 + bedrooms 3.5 stories. All historic detailing perfectly reproduced & updated utilities. A separate, newer 2-story garage plus a 1 BR & loft cottage. 32 manicured rolling acres, pond & gardens.

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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.

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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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Futon bed avail. for your use. $650/mo. util. incl.

Karen, 862-4944.

BURLINGTON: South End. ISO subletter to share 3-bedroom apt. w/2 profs. Avail.

1/25-8/31. $450/mo. incl. utils. Quiet neighborhood near bike path/downtown.

Call 865-7637.

BURLINGTON: Subletter wanted 1/15 - 5/30 for room in 2-bedroom in North End. Quiet neighborhood, water incl. $382.50/mo. + utils.

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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.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 1bath Riverwatch condo.

Balcony, pool, underground parking, W/D, D/W, 2nd-floor.

Leased through July, move in August. $139,900. 244-8383.

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 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80â&#x20AC;?, 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.

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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. 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.

MALLETTS BAY: Spectacular 5000 sq. ft. home on two private acres with 350 ft. of westerly view lakefront. For details: www.mallettsbay lakefront.com.

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, walkout 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 pri-

vate 2-acre backyard oasis.

Priced to sell $169,000. 802877-2724.

NORTH HERO: 3-bedroom, waterfront, lake views. Many recent improvements incl. hdwd, roof, kitchen, waterheater, 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, 3bath, hdwd, newly remodeled, country setting, babbling brook, oversized lot, dog-friendly. Must see, motivated for quick sale. Asking $269,900, motivated. 802985-9827 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. 802-8992727. Additional info at www.picketfencepreview.com.

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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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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. 1.5bath, fireplace, W/D, parking. Prefer F prof./student.

No pets. Avail. 12/24. Call 660-7172 or 598-7423.

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.

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BURLINGTON: 1, possibly 2bedrooms avail. in 4-bedroom apt. on Pearl St. 2baths, 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, 215-2196981.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, neat, clean, close to hospital/UVM/downtown. $500/ mo. Call 233-5549 or 658-7914.

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. 8659990.

BURLINGTON: Large room for young prof., spacious 2-bedroom apt. Downtown Burlington near Church St. Off-street parking. Avail. now. $425/mo. + 1/2 utils + dep. Leave message, 9515923.

ROOM FOR RENT: Behind Waterman Hall, UVM. $450/mo. incl. utils./parking. Wood floors and incredible location. Sedate environment! Avail. now! cjcc@vt18.com.

ROOM FOR RENT in vegetarian collective household near Greensboro Bend. Wood heat, animals, idyllic, natural surroundings. $175/mo. + utils. 533-2296.

ST. GEORGE: 2-bedroom house. Looking for roommate for 1 large bedroom. $300/mo. + 1/2 utils. I have 2 cats, no additional pets.

Furnished or unfurnished.

Call after 2 p.m., 482-6356.

WEEKLY LODGING: European-style and equipped. Kitchen use, cable TV, great ambiance, on bus route. $200/weekly. Maggie’s Inn, 324-7388 or 324-3291.

4 housemates RICHMOND: Looking to share a wonderful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. Great location, country-setting. 5 mins. to I-89. Quiet, good amount of living space, brook, garden, W/D, etc. $445/mo. + utils. NS, please.

434-4510.

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BURLINGTON: 1 large sunny room in 2-bedroom apt. on Cliff St. Close to UVM/hospital/downtown. Currently occupied by 23 YO F prof. and 1 Australian Shepherd.

We are friendly! W/D, locked basement storage.

Kitchen and main room furnished. $475/mo. incl. all utils. 1st mo. + dep. Avail. immediately. 863-1985.

BURLINGTON: 1 room in huge 3-bedroom house.

Prof/grad pref. Fireplace, yard, W/D, off-street parking, across street UVM/FAHC. 658-7422.

BURLINGTON: 1 roommate needed, F pref. Off-street parking, sunny bedroom, walking distance to lake/ downtown/bus stops/colleges. Positive, easy-going atmosphere. Basement for storage, big yard and garden.

No pets. Avail December or January. $337.50/mo. + utils.

578-6839.

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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 4-bedroom apt. Close to downtown/UVM. Avail. 1/055/05. $475/mo. + utils, negotiable. Contact Dave, 658-5531.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom in 6-room 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-bedroom in newly renovated 4-bedroom house w/three chill roommates and dog. D/W. New: bath, W/D, stove, refrigerator. Can move in after Christmas. Need Jan. rent + dep. by 1/1. $425/mo. + utils. Maria, 318-2137.

Sutton, 233-2196.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom in South End. $350/mo. + 1/2 utils. + 1/2 sec. 1 car offstreet parking, laundry.

859-0379.

BURLINGTON: 2 girls and 1 guy are looking for a prof/grad to share an upper Pine St. apt. Avail 1/1. $400/mo. W/D in basement.

Parking avail. 865-9086.

BURLINGTON: 2 prof. F looking for 1 roommate.

Fenced yard, quiet street, meters to park, mins. from waterfront/downtown. NS. Call Bridget, 607-227-5133.

BURLINGTON: 2 prof. males looking for 1 female to balance house. Great location, quiet, D/W, big back yard, parking. $400/mo. + utils.

Avail. 1/15. Beth, 233-7707.

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: Avail. immediately. 2 young prof. F seeking roommate for 3-bedroom spacious house. Close to lake/downtown/Battery Park. NS. $450/mo. + utils.

607-227-5133.

BURLINGTON: Clarke St. 1bedroom in 4-bedroom house. Share w/3 others.

Close to downtown/UVM. $425/mo. + utils, heat incl.

NS/pets. 272-2988.

BURLINGTON: Eclectic profs. seek roommate for sunny 4bedroom, renovated, urban farmhouse. Large bedroom, 2-full baths, hdwd, garden, yard, laundry, parking, clean and quiet. $387.50/mo. +

utils. 343-0093.

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: F wanted to share modern town home w/F. Large, private bedroom/bath, W/D, near Oakledge Park. $525/mo. + 1/2 util. Flexible lease.

South End. 660-7240.

BURLINGTON: Independent, friendly woman seeks female homesharer to provide companionship, light housekeeping, some cooking and errands. Call HomeShare Vermont, 863-0274 or visit www.HomeShareVermont.org.

EHO. BURLINGTON: NS to share 2-bedroom apt. $412.50/mo. + dep. + 1/2 utils. Incl. heat/hot water. Plenty of parking, no pets. Avail. now.

Call 863-2264, Toby.

BURLINGTON: Prof/grad to share large, bright 3-bedroom co-ed flat. Upper King St., close to downtown.

Great space. Porch, back deck, sun room, W/D, parking, hdwd. Sublet 1/1 - 6/1. $533/mo. + utils. 652-0783.

BURLINGTON: Seeking quiet, mature, responsible F/M for 1-bedroom in 3-bedroom apt. downtown. $350/mo. + utils.

No additional pets. Avail. now. Call Heather, 310-7618.

BURLINGTON: Seeking student/prof for 1-bedroom in 2-bedroom apt. 5-min. walk downtown/UVM. High ceilings, hdwd, large porch, parking. $460/mo. + 1/2 elec/cable. All other utils. incl. NS/pets. Avail. immediately. 318-6197.

BURLINGTON: Share 3-bedroom house, 2/1. Is Killarney Dr. right for you?

Creative, insightful, laughs loudly, likes wine, adventurous, real, not Bush, easygoing, you? Talk to Kim or Jake, 862-5509.

BURLINGTON: Share large Victorian home. 1-block to Church St. 2 wood stoves, library, grand piano, private bath, Jacuzzi, off-street parking. $650/mo. incl. all.

865-7896.

COLCHESTER: Share beautiful 2-bedroom split-level townhouse. W/D, garbage, snow, car port, pool, tennis.

Avail. mid-Jan. Pets neg.

Neat, clean. $800/mo. + 1/2 utils. 734-1233.

ESSEX CENTER: 1-bedroom avail. in 2-bedroom apt.

Close to St. Mike’s. $350/mo. + 1/2 utils. Avail. immediately. 879-0815.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Responsible roommate needed to share 3-bedroom 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 2-bedroom townhouse.

Call for more info, 236-5736.

HINESBURG: F, nonsmoker wanted to share country home. Near xc-ski, mtn. bike area. W/D, hot tub. Most pets OK. $375/mo. + 1/3 utils. 482-7089.

JERICHO: Great pvt. place.

25 min. drive to Burlington.

Looking for kind, clean & responsible individual. $350/mo. + 1/2 utils. Call to inquire, 862-2212 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.

NORTH HERO: Roommate wanted to share cozy lake front home. Beautiful views, peaceful setting, pets possible. Call Zach, 372-9804 or 233-4421.

PLAINFIELD: M/F wanted to share large house on 30-acre farm. Walking distance to village. Furnished/unfurnished room avail. immediately. Dog/human friendly, clean, considerate. Pets OK. Lots of storage/appliances. $450/mo. 454-1919.

RICHMOND: Looking to share a wonderful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. Great location, country-setting. 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: 35-55 active, fit, prof. woman sought to share elegant 4bedroom 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: Seeking friendly, laid-back M/F for 1-bedroom in a 3bedroom apt. on Williston Rd. Current residents are a 22 F and 25 M who work FT. 2-baths, W/D, off-street parking, DSL, 1-mile from UVM. Avail. 1/1 (possibly sooner). $400/mo. + util.

Katie, 864-3113.

Pre-approval is a must!

Mark R. Chaffee (802) 658-5599 x11

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Woman looking for another woman to share home. Great location, bike path, big back yard, W/D, parking. No cigs/cats. $450/mo. + 1/2 utils. 863-6215.

UNDERHILL: 1-bedroom avail. in quiet home surrounded by woods. We are 3 F who love to laugh, looking for a community-minded F to share food, space and joy.

Vegetarian pref., NS/no drugs. Avail. immediately. $310/mo. + util. 899-2897.

WILLISTON: 1-bedroom avail. in 3-bedroom house. $350/mo. + utils. Avail. immediately. 864-6669.

WILLISTON: Roommate needed. M/F for house near 2A. $375/mo. + utils. Avail. end of Dec. Call Josh, 6553505, daytime.

WINOOSKI: 1 room avail.

1/1 or earlier in a sunny, 2bedroom apt. w/porch and large kitchen. Quiet and friendly neighborhood, 5 min. from UVM/ St. Mikes. $375/mo. + utils. Jaime, 999-2799.

WINOOSKI: Roommate needed to share 4-bedroom apt. w/three very chill male roommates. $400/mo. incl. heat/hot water. Avail. now.

655-0883.

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.

WINOOSKI: Seeking prof. roommate, 25 +. Large 5bedroom home. Avail. now. $375/mo. + 1/5 utils. Call Gypsy, 324-8829.

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.

ROOM AVAIL IN EXCHANGE FOR HELP caring for 11-year old, delightful boy. Hill Section, near downtown/ UVM. Must have car, cell phone. Call 864-7126.

EARLY DEADLINE! Classified, Housing, Wellness line listings need to be submitted by Dec. 20 (that’s a Monday) for BOTH the Dec. 22 and Dec. 29th issues.

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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.

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.

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 or 800-469-8593.(AAN CAN) HONDA ACCORD, 1990: 58 K. $700. Some rust. 229-1038.

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, 6581212.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212

MAZDA MPV LX, 1997: Rain forest Green and silver.

Immaculate condition! 2/4 wheel drive w/locking differential. Auto, seating for 7, 4 captains chairs and a bench, new tires and all maintenance records. $6900. 238.8756.

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.

MUST SELL NOW! Comfortable car, excellent condition, sporty to drive, great sound system, super gas mileage, hatchback for easy access, NS, 1-owner, extended warranty avail. 2001 Ford Focus ZX3, only 61 K. All records, 5-speed/AC/PS. A bargain at $6350. Won’t last long!

Call now! 223-3563.

NISSAN SENTRA E, 1992: Standard, 6 months inspection and tax. 150 K , runs great. 38 + mpg, new exhaust/water pump.

Must sell, leaving country. $500.

614-352-4093.

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.

CARPOOL CONNECTION Call 864-CCTA to respond to a listing or to be listed.

Save money this Fall and join a carpool today!

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.

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:

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.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212 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 Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

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

RED MERCEDES 300TD, 1982: Turbo diesel wagon. Power everything except sun roof, auto, snow tires, body and mechanics in excellent condition. $3950. 238-8756.

SAAB 900S, 1998: 5-spd, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, ABS, sun roof, AM/FM cassette. Black exterior/grey leather interior. 95 K, 4 Hakkapelita snows. Just had 90 K tune-up.

Many new parts. Excellent condition! $6900. 635-9939.

SATURN SL2, 2001: 55 K, green, 5-spd, 4-door, A/C, CD, airbag. $4000 (appraised at $4600). Call Evan, 310-6215.

TOYOTAS, 1997 & NEWER! Excellent condition & warranty. www.autocraftsmen.com.

326 State St., Montpelier (next to Dairy Creme on Rt. 2). Worth the drive! 223-3563.

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.

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.

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MAZDA 2200, 1993: 5-speed, inspected through August. New timing belt/water pump. Bed liner, runs good. $900/OBO. 864-6254.

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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.

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.

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.

RANGE ROVER, 1990: Eastnor green, 3.9L-V8, 4WD, low miles, Texas car, very well maintained, brand new Michelin tires, winter engine block starter. $5100.

253-8858.

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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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.

4 minivans 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

mmm 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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7D CLASSIFIEDSEMPLOYMENT 4 employment 2 LABORATORY MATERIAL Processor openings on UVM Campus. Full-time position paying $10/hour + benefits, vacations, paid holidays. HS diploma or GED required.

Material handling experience a plus. Please fax resumé to 656-2234. Attn: Manager.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCER looking for new female talent for future productions. 802-658-1464.

AUTO TECHNICIAN: Junction Auto of New Haven is looking for an energetic, knowledgeable tech to service and repair foreign cars, especially Subarus.

Occasionally but rarely domestic cars or light trucks. This is a busy shop. We offer great pay to the right candidate. If you take pride in your work, are dependable and get along with other employees, please call for an interview. 800-392-5552, ask for Don. COOL TRAVEL JOB: Entry level positions, 18+, no exp. necessary. 2 weeks paid training, transportation, lodging provided. $500 signing bonus to start. Tollfree, 1-877-646-5050. (AAN CAN) COURIER: FT/PT, reliable, motivated team player. Must have car and excellent knowledge of Burlington area. Call Tom, 238-3339.

DRIVER: Company, owner/ops.

Hiring/referral/mileage/safety bonuses. Vacation, per diem, benefits. Owner/operatorslease purchases, base plate.

Van Pak, Linda, 888-736-4879.

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN: Ability to repair televisions and consumer electronics plus excellent communication and customer service skills. 15-20 hours/week, very flexible. $10/hour. Resumé and cover letter to: Bethany Johnson, ReCycle North, 266 Pine St., Burlington, VT 05401 or bjohn son@recyclenorth.org. EOE. GREEN MOUNTAIN RECRUITING needs female exotic dancers for private parties and Vegasstyle shows. 888-276-7129.

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.

MANAGER WANTED: Moving to new, happening space. Only responsible and enthusiastic need apply. Call Lori, 864-6411.

SCREEN PRINTER NEEDED! Must be proficient in all aspects of manual screen printing, from screen preparation to printing shirts, jackets, etc. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus. Should be creative, an artistic background.

Attention to detail a must.

Experience preferred. 658-6179.

SOUS CHEF: Full-time, yearround. Dinner only, casual, fine dining restaurant, Sugarbusharea seeks qualified candidate with applicable experience. Call The Warren House, 583-2421.

THE ESSEX LAUNDRY is looking for part-time help. Evenings and weekends a must.

Must be courteous, neat and reliable. Computer experience helpful. Free laundry privileges.

Please call Frank, 355-0621.

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 volunteers BRONZE CASTING, welding, construction. Odiyan Buddhist Center seeks full-time volunteers to help build large temple. Room, board, stipend, training. Beautiful coastal California. 707-785-2664. www.odiyan.org. (AAN CAN)

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 daycare FIREFLY INFANT DEVELOPMENT CENTER: New childcare facility located on Shelburne/ South Burlington line, has openings for infants 6 weeks 2 years of age. For information, please call 864-7835 or email fireflyinfants@aol.com.

4 business opps 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.

(AAN CAN) $750 WEEKLY INCOME potential mailing our sales letters from home. No experience necessary. Full/part-time.

Genuine opportunity. Free supplies and postage. 630-7866633, 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 877-347-3745, 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) ARE YOU MOTIVATED? Learn to earn $200 K +, no commute. Realistic opportunity, training provided, not MLM. Call now! 800-895-9946.

(AAN CAN) DANCERS! $450 weekly paycheck, tips and commission. $2000- $3000 weekly. Island resort, airfare and hotel paid.

Come make this your working vacation. 671-687-3221 or roxguam@hotmail.com.

(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.

FIRE YOUR BOSS! Realistic $15 K/mo. potential from home. Proven system for success. FT/PT executive training included. 800-359-8336 ext.

5018. (AAN CAN) GET PAID TO SHOP! Mystery shoppers needed to pose as customers! Training provided.

FT/PT. Call now! 1-800-6901273. (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! 800-320-9353 x2001. (AAN CAN) MEDIA MAKE-UP ARTISTS: Earn up to $500/day for TV, CD, videos, film, fashion. Oneweek course in Los Angeles while building portfolio.

Brochure 310-364-0665 www.MediaMakeup Artists.com (AAN CAN).

MOVIE EXTRAS: Earn up to $200-$600/per day. All looks needed. TV, music videos, commercials, film, print. Work with the best! Extras On Call. 800260-3949 ext. 3001.

(AAN CAN) NO BOSS! NO COMMUTE! Learn to earn $2000-$4000/ week from home. Call for free message, 800-601-3475. (AAN CAN) NOW HIRING FOR 2004/2005. Postal jobs $16.20-$39/hour. Paid training.

Full benefits. Call for booklet, $119. No experience necessary.

Green Card OK. 866-303-7737 ext. 7878. (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.

TEACH ENGLISH IN CHINA: College graduates/students. Any major, retirees. Salary $400/mo. minimum, airfare reimbursed, apartment free, free Chinese lessons. www.FranklinGroup.org/ Recruiting. 775-240-6644.

(AAN CAN) YOUTH COUNSELOR/TEACHER: Make a difference in the lives of atrisk youth. Get paid to canoe, backpack and make friends you’ll keep for life. Year-round, residential positions. Excellent salary/benefits. Details and online application, www.eckerd. org or send resume, Career Advisor/CL, Eckerd Youth Alternatives, PO Box 7450, Clearwater, FL 33758. EOE. (AAN CAN)

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 800844-3630.

CASH NOW FOR structured settlements, annuities and insurance payouts. 800-7947310. J.G. Wentworth means cash now for structured settlements. (AAN CAN) CRAZY MAMA’S INDOOR FLEA MARKET: Exit 21 off I89, Swanton, VT. Thanksgiving weekend: $1 for each of the first 50 people, each day!

Open Friday - Sunday, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. 802-868-9177.

Shoppers welcome, vendors wanted.

PREGNANT? Considering adoption? We can help! We specialize in matching families with birth mothers nationwide.

Toll free, 24 hours a day 866921-0565. 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 fun-on-one show. 802-6581464. New talent welcome.

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A BETTER SWEDISH MASSAGE, circulatory with Big Sur long strokes, driving for airports, Drs. apts. Hairdressing and respite care for elderly.

Call now! Jaqi, 864-6213.

A HOLIDAY PARTY your palette won’t forget. Specialty platters for office parties/personalized menus for house parties. Contact hajudesfoods@ yahoo.com or 802-253-4840.

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 LESBIAN TEACHERS (5-12) WANTED for research study on gender equity instruction.

Anonymity ensured! Initial interview, classroom observation, and follow-up interview necessary. I will travel to you and accommodate your schedule. Please contact Marilynn, 802-598-0364.

LOGO/BUSINESS CARD DESIGN/PHOTO RETOUCHING: Professional results, reasonable rates. Call Sean or email shift design@hotmail.com.

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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, 8647470 or in-housecomp@veri zon.net.

COMPUTER, WIRELESS NETWORK, IP phone set-up and repair. Expert tips and howto’s. Software, hardware, spyware, virus removal, system optimization. Free phone consult. A-1 Best Home Service, 865-9990.

4 financial A CASH NOW OFFER: Turn future money from lawsuit settlements, lottery awards and annuity payments into cash

now. Free quotes. 800-8153503 or www.ppicash.com.

(AAN CAN)

4 cleaning svcs.

BRING THE SPARKLE BACK IN TO YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE and have a truly happy holiday! Guaranteed 100% nontoxic house cleaning. Your place will look great, feel clean and smell fresh!

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 buy this stuff BOW FLEX POWER PRO XTL with lat tower. All attachments. $900. 229-1038.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Free DIRECTV Satellite. Free 4 room system installed. Free 3 months of HBO and Cinemax.

Over 220 channels. Programming starts $39.99 month.

888-554-6059. (AAN CAN) 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. 800877-1251. (AAN CAN) GARDENER’S SUPPLY 2-TIER LIGHT GARDEN. 48” wide. 2 grow lights per tier. Used very little. Perfect for house plants, seedlings. $250. 734-1778.

NEED EXTRA CASH? Get cash for your used CDs and DVDs at www.CashForCds.com! Free quote, post-paid mailer and fast payment by check or paypal. (AAN CAN) SPA! Overstocked! New 7 person spa, loaded! Includes cover, delivery and warranty. $2999, was $5999. 1-888-397-3529.

(AAN CAN).

TOOLS: Craftsman 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.

CHILDREN’S BEDROOM SET: Solid wood. Bed frame, bookcase, night table, dresser. $275. 229-1038.

4 computers NEED NEW COMPUTER? Bad credit, no problem! Buy a new computer now and pay later.

New computers and laptops from $20/mo. Call now, 1-800311-1542. (AAN CAN).

4 want to buy 12” DISK/BELT SANDER, 6”8” JOINTER. 233-5621.

4 free PIANO: Upright w/beautiful cut-out front panels. Free, just pick up in Vergennes. Call 877-3614.

4 music for sale BASS: 1860s German period.

Used professionally for performance and recording.

Excellent condition. With good bag and pick-up. $3200. 802229-1501.

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. 802-2291501, pperleycellos@aol.com.

DRUM SET: New Taye proX 5piece drum set. 4-months old!

Excellent condition. Grey/blue wood stained. No hardware. 1/2 price, $475/OBO. 862-5015.

PIANO: Upright w/beautiful cut-out front panels. Free, just pick up in Vergennes. Call 877-3614.

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 ATTENTION VOCALISTS! Band seeks talented singer w/the range to cover Sting, Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, INXS, U2, etc. Wishful thinking? If not, please call Kevin, 862-5015.

DRUMMER WANTED ASAP: Touring band from Burlington needs experienced drummer under 25. Must travel 3-4 nights/week. Rock, funk, Reggae influence pref. 315-2120924. Serious inquiries only.

LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS to form a band with a play list similar to that of WOKO (country). Call 373-4164.

SINGER NEEDED for alternative rock band. Vocal training is preferred. Must be ready to take the world on. Contact Rick, set2xl@yahoo.com.

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GUITAR: All styles/levels.

Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, Sneakers Jazz Band, etc.), 862-7696, www.paulasbell.com.

GUITAR: Berklee graduate with classical background offers lessons in guitar, theory and ear training. Individualized, stepby-step 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. Refs. avail. 802-877-3624.

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4 support groups DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs?

Call United Way GET-INFO (a confidential help line) 6524636, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT GROUP: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, Hill.kern@ veri zon.net or call 802-373-0351.

MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Co-facilitated 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 ally 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.

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, 4854934 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, 655-3317 or Patricia, 658-6904.

INTERESTED IN WRITING for children? Support and critique group meets monthly. Call Anne, 861-6000 or anne@books byme.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, 862-4516, 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.

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7D SUPPORTGROUPSLEGALS 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 67:30 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. 7676092. 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 1877-543-9498 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 658-2976, 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 health-giving, 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, 802-862-8882 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/FtM-Femme world. For more info, contact Miss Morpheus at missmor pheus1@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.

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 fam-

ily. 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, 8630003 or 866-869-7341 (tollfree).

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@tti global.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, 388-6107. 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. 7-8 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, 800-6391888. This “man-to-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 loca-

tions. 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, 655-6512. Seven other locations also. Info, 8608388. 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 802-8624516 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 12step 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 12-step 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, 8603567.

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 8633982 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., 5-6:30 p.m. Info, 847-8400.

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4 general health VIAGRA: $2.40/dose. Cialis available. Lowest price refills guaranteed! Call PBG, we can help! Non-profit organization. Toll free: 866-5798545. (AAN CAN)

4 hand/arm 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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12/20 and get a second massage 1/2 price (which can be used for yourself or for someone else). Massage for men with Sergio Corrales CMT, 324-8235, day or night.

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.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL!! Relieve your holiday stress, make an appointment now for a refreshing Thai massage. Gift certificates avail. for that special person on your list. Buy one, get the second 1/2 off.

Call 862-2212 for appointment or gift certificates.

MOONLIGHT MASSAGE: Journey into the realms of relaxation! Available in your home or hotel. Male clientele only. Contact Owen, 802355-5247, www.moonlight massage.com.

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.

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Transitions, loss, abuse, divorce, health concerns.

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(Apr. 20-May 20): I almost always discourage you from feeding your anxieties. The worrisome specters that sometimes eat away at your imagination only rarely have much resemblance to what’s actually happening. But I’m going to make a departure from my usual practice this week. During the brief transition period ahead, your fears have the potential to make you stronger and wiser. You will find power in marshaling measured responses to any influence that seems to oppose you. Here’s the paradox: You’re not in any real danger, but it will be useful for you to act as if you are.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Your horoscope this week is brought to you by Wendell Berry’s poem, “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front,” which appeared in his book, The Country of Marriage.

Thanks to Mr. Berry for his generous grant of soul power. It’s the perfect gift for you during your unbirthday season, when you have a mandate to go against the grain and against the flow. Here’s an excerpt from Berry’s poem.

“Friends, every day do something that won’t compute. Love someone who

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(March 21-Apr. 19): According to my reading of the astrological omens, you need to feel high levels of both reverence and exuberance in the coming week. You’ll thrive whenever you can experience awe and rowdy happiness in the same setting. Here’s one possible way to achieve that: Dance in a church, synagogue, mosque, oak grove, mountaintop or meditation sanctuary.

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does not deserve it. Denounce the government and embrace the flag. Give your approval to all you cannot understand. Ask the questions that have no answers. Put your faith in the two inches of humus that will build under the trees every thousand years. Laugh.

Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. Practice resurrection.”

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): One of my favorite prophets, John Hogue, thinks you Crabs can get lost in your dreamy visions at the expense of your commitment to the real world.

Your karmic lesson, he says, is to “transcend your attachments to sweet but isolating illusions.” I believe the coming months will offer you an excellent chance to accomplish this. If you’re open to the truth, the real world will actually be more fun and interesting than your fantasy world. And the week ahead will provide you with a vivid opportunity to start the transition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Playing off the concept of déjà vu, comedian George Carlin has proposed a variation: vuja de, or “the uncanny feeling that none of this has ever happened before.” Write that term on the back of your hand, Leo. Imprint it on your mind’s eye. Vuja de will be your operative theme for the coming week. You’ll be inundated by a flood of fresh, hot novelty. You’ll see events you’ve never seen and feel emotions that maybe no one in the history of the planet has ever felt. If you’re ever tempted to repeat yourself or get bogged down in familiarity, stop what you’re doing immediately. Take full advantage of this unprecedented chance to cultivate beginner’s mind.

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VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I turn your attention to Cory Doctorow’s review of Neal Stephenson’s three-volume Baroque Cycle. Writing for Boingboing.net, Doctorow says Stephenson’s books are like good curry. “They’re mild and interesting when you first taste them, but after you’ve swallowed, they grow on you, spreading a warm fire throughout your digestive system, making beads of sweat appear on your forehead.” This happens to be an excellent description of the experiences you’ll be invited to enjoy in the coming week, Virgo. They’ll go down easy and ultimately make you hot with inspiration.

apt symbol for the metaphorical door you will have to negotiate in the coming week, Scorpio. As you approach it, you may feel bothered by its illogical and inconvenient construction. You may even be inclined to take it personally, as if it were an affront to your dignity. Avoid those reactions. Just turn sideways and squeeze through as best as you can, suppressing the urge to bitch and complain. That will prepare you perfectly for the weird but good luck that awaits you on the other side.

SAGITTARIUS

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In a past incarnation, it’s possible that you were imprisoned or burned at the stake for expressing your beliefs. That might help explain why you’re sometimes reluctant to speak your mind with total candor in this life. But you can’t afford to let that ancient inhibition rule you now, Libra. Somehow you’ve got to find the courage to express your core truths with sustained, unflinching clarity. To do so won’t lead to a punishment nearly as severe as what you suffered in that previous lifetime, but there may still be a bit of hell to pay.

The tradeoff, which will strengthen your soul in ways you can’t imagine, will be well worth it.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let’s say, hypothetically, that you came into possession of an instrument that might allow you to wield supernatural power: a magic wand, for example, or an Aladdin’s lamp, or ruby slippers like the kind Dorothy had in the story of the Wizard of Oz. But let’s also hypothesize that the instrument had a quality that made it problematic for you to use: Maybe the wand was 6 feet long, weighed 200 pounds, and was hard to pick up, let alone wave around; or perhaps the ruby slippers were much too small to fit on your feet. What then? I suspect that the vignette I just outlined is an apt metaphor for the dilemma you will soon face. There is a solution that will allow you to tap into the mojo of the magic instrument, but you’ll have to be dogged and ingenious to discover it.

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LIBRA

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The entrance to my local post office is an odd set of double doors. One of the doors is of normal width, but the other is bizarrely narrow, like something out of Alice in Wonderland. The only way I can use it is to turn sideways and squeeze through it. I believe this is an

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Jan. 19): Ernest Hemingway didn’t find it easy to let go of his novel, A Farewell to Arms. He revised the last page 39 times. Like Hemingway, Capricorn, you have been displaying a bit of obsessive-compulsive behavior as you put the finishing touches on your

long-term projects. But according to my understanding of the astrological omens, you shouldn’t allow closing time to last beyond December 18.

Please try to wrap everything up by then. If there are still a few messy details that are driving you half-crazy on December 19, forget about them as best as you can.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s always a smart idea to be kind, but especially so right now. Your benevolent acts are desperately needed by the people whose lives you touch. Being generous is also important for the sake of your own selfish needs; you won’t meet your appointed date with destiny unless you’re unrestrained in doling out blessings. By the way, kindness is much more than doing nice, polite deeds. It’s also about stirring up surprising acts of beauty, imaginative eruptions of love, catalytic breakthroughs of justice and artful expressions of liberation.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): I am pleased to inform you that you have been granted a special dispensation in the coming week: a temporary exemption from cosmic compulsion.

During this grace period, fate will have a dramatically reduced power to whip you around like a rag doll in a gale.

You will be virtually immune to the ravages of peer pressure, guilt trips and the nagging little voices in your head.

While it is of course impossible to completely escape the tyranny of the clock, you will experience a release from the most ignominious debilitations of that tyranny. In fact, you may have more free will than you’ve ever had before. In the days ahead, playtime is never over.

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ACCOUNTANT Prepare daily cash reconciliations, general journal entries and reconciliation of various general ledger accounts. Oversee Accounts Receivable process and be responsible for preparing and monitoring billing. Assist with payroll support. Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and at least two years' experience in general ledger and subsidiary accounting required. Retail experience preferred.

ALLENBROOK HOMES FOR YOUTH is seeking responsible people for part-time Awake Overnight positions, supervising group homes for teens 2-3 nights/week from 10pm-6am. Great job for college students who want time to study on the clock. Positions can lead to full-time with benefits.

Criminal record check required. Please send resumé and three references to:

Send resumé to:

SD Employment, #CM PO Box 1164 Burlington, VT 05402

LuCinda Richmond Allenbrook Homes for Youth 102 Allen Road South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 658-1433

Blueberry Hill Inn

The Burlington School District Employment Opportunities:

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 Send resumé to:

Blueberry Hill Inn Goshen, VT 05733 or email to: info@blueberryhillinn.com

Looking for a Great Sales Job in January?

Country Home Products, manufacturer and marketer of the DR® and NEUTON® brands of outdoor power equipment, is looking for High-Quality, Results-Oriented Sales Professionals to staff our busy inbound call center.

CHP offers $12 per hour base pay, commission, performance-based bonuses and incentives, paid training, holidays and sick time and profit sharing.

If you are the type of person who…

• Loves and understands the selling process • Is a results-oriented Sales Professional • Enjoys interacting with a variety of personalities • Thrives in a performance-based environment • Is computer literate • Strives for continuous improvement • Is looking for a career where you can really make a difference ...then, Country Home Products is for you and WE WANT YOU! These positions are seasonal and our first training class starts in early January. Apply now to be one of our first hires of the new year!

Please apply in person at our Factory Store on Meigs Road in Vergennes, or send, email or fax your resume and letter of interest to:

COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS®, Inc. PO Box 240, HR Dept. SD286 Vergennes, VT 05491 Fax 802-877-1229 jobs@countryhomeproducts.com Job Hotline 802-877-1235 Country Home Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bus Driver. CDL License Type 1 with Bus Endorsement and CPR certification required.

Paraeducators. 20 hr and 33.5 hr positions for Early Essential Education; anticipated 25 hr Title 1 positions for H. O. Wheeler school, various other openings. .5 FTE Elementary Teacher. Anticipated for Lawrence Barnes school to teach grade 2/3 combined classroom.

Parent/Community Involvement Coordinator.

20 hours/wk, flexible. Edmunds Middle School.

Burlington School District Human Resources 150 Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT 05401

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Shuttle Driver Transportation and Parking Services On-going 9-month per year position. Drive campus transit bus on fixed route system both on and off campus and on charters throughout the Burlington area and assist with related transportation and parking services. High school diploma and two years experience driving public service vehicles (one year of which should include experience with larger vehicles such as buses or trucks) required, or an equivalent combination. Ability to deal effectively with University faculty, staff, students and the general public in a professional, service oriented manner. Commitment to diversity and inclusion required.

Valid Vermont driver's license and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain both and driver's check required. Initial and continued employment dependent on satisfactory results of alcohol and drug testing.

Bargaining Unit position.

For further information, or to apply with electronic application, resume and cover letter for #030754, visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com. Tel: 802656-3494.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

Content Manager and Developer, Electronic Media Stowe based Marketing Department for industry leading Internet bank now seeks a Content Manager to develop new e-content for all electronic channels, including Web sites, banners, and email. The successful candidate will be creative, personable, and tech savvy, with experience designing and creating Web pages, banners and HTML email. The Content Manager will act as primary liaison to the Web Development group and will also work closely with our Web Site Editor, internal design and copywriting staff, and brand management. You must be able to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously, and have strong project management skills. The position requires an undergraduate degree and a demonstrated working ability in HTML and popular web design software. Position offers competitive pay and corporate benefit package.

To apply today, log on to our website, www.everbank.com, and reference job code: ADMIN 220.

For those without Internet access, call (904) 279-7181 for application information.

EOE. EverBank supports a drug free workplace

See detailed information on our website www.bsdvt.org.

EOE • Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Kids Town New England's Largest Children's Department Store is seeking… full and part-time Customer Service Retail Professionals.

Great opportunity for experienced retail candidate to work in a professional (kids) oriented store that offers a fast-paced and always-growing store environment.

We seek individuals who already possess great customer service skills, attention to details, strong, critical thinking ability (along with some comfy shoes)… are quick on their feet.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience as well as locally owned and managed business that offers you an opportunity to work in a non-big box retail setting that values staff, as well as appreciates and encourages individual performance.

Please stop by the store to fill out an application or forward resumé to:

Kids Town Attn: Store Manager 10 Farrell Street South Burlington, VT 05403 EOE • (no phone calls please)

connecting people with technology www.retn.org

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.

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EMPLOYMENT Electricians

GET TO WORK.

Seeking licensed electricians for longterm employment.

Pay commensurate with experience, excellent benefits.

Hegeman Electric 879-7397

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is looking for part-time drivers to drive our wheelchair-equipped vans. You must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age. A CDL is not required, but a clean driving record is required. This job requires an individual who, with caring and sensitivity, can transport various types of individuals who have specialized mobility needs. SSTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants may call or apply in person to: Barbara Tennien SSTA/878-1527 2091 Main Street Colchester, VT

DRIVERS

MMMMMM… Exciting Opportunities for employment at a new South Burlington

HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT SPECIALIST Seeking HR support specialist for our client Seventh Generation, a leading manufacturer and distributor of environmentally friendly household products. 3 + years of payroll/benefits administration. Experience with recruiting/interviewing/employee file maintenance. Must have strong alignment with Company’s values and philosophies. For more details please call the number below.

(802) 864-5900 burlingtonvtjobs@spherion.com

GREAT PAY AND WORK ENVIRONMENT. Positions available:

Cashiers

• Sandwich Makers (for both A.M. and P.M. shifts up to 35 hours a week)

Please pick up your application at 1335 Shelburne Rd. on Front Door across from IDX. Please Call Aaron at 802.355.7894 with any questions.

Northeastern Family Institute Northeastern Family Institute, a private, nonprofit mental health organization, has an opening in their day treatment school in St. Johnsbury.

Duxbury, VT

Red Hen baker job opening haiku: #1

Pine Ridge School is currently accepting applications for a long-term substitute

Instructional Assistants

Computer Instructor

Cornerstone School

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.

Found a good driver.

Still looking for a baker.

Whatcha gonna do?

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Please submit resumé to:

For further info randy@redhenbaking or the phone below.

(802) 244-0966 (ask for Randy)

‘Tis the Season …to be Savvy!

Purchase a display employment classified at the regular price for the December 22nd issue of Seven Days, and we’ll run it on December 29th at

HALF PRICE! Deadline for BOTH ADS is Monday, December 20th, 5pm sharp.

Jodi Perrin, Education Director 9505 Williston Road Williston, VT 05495 or jperrin@pineridgeschool.com Please, no phone calls.

Seeking a part-time Cook (15 – 20 hours per week) to provide all aspects of meal preparation, serving and dishwashing for 15 senior residents at our beautiful Ruggles House location. Must possess a H.S. diploma or equivalent and prior cooking experience. Weekend and evening shifts available.

This is a unique opportunity to work in one of Burlington's most remarkable historic homes, complete with newly renovated kitchen and charming dining and common areas.

Submit resumé to: Cathedral Square Corporation, Human Resources, 308 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or fax to (802) 863-6661 or email to jobs@cathedralsquare.org.

Education Director, Cornerstone School 510 Portland Street St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Closing date: Until positions are filled.

EOE

ASSISTANT ACADEMIC COORDINATOR 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).

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

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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.

CSC offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

EOE

Director, PCMH Southern New Hampshire University, VT Center 463 Mountain View Dr., Suite 101 Colchester, VT 05446 • 802-655-7235 EOE/AA

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Breakfast Pastry Baker Part-time to work 4-5 shifts a week. Early morning hours (2am start time) required. Send resumé attention Noel, or stop by to fill out an application.

We’ll help you fill all that free time.

Klinger’s Bread Company, 10 Farrell Street South Burlington, VT 05403 Fax: (802) 860-1062 • email to: jobs@klingersbread.com • No calls, please.

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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

Be one of four talented and caring people selected to make a difference for children in Chittenden County.

We’re Hiring – Join Our Team!

Passion for paperwork and people? As a Subsidy Specialist, you can make a difference in the lives of children by determining if their family is eligible for state assistance with child care tuition. Requires a Bachelor’s degree, excellent organizational and basic math skills, attention to detail and ability to work well with a diverse clientele. 30 hours per week.

Flexible benefits.

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!

Do you like to help people make important connections? As a Child Care Referral Specialist, you’ll help parents find child care options and assist them in making one of the most critical choices they will face. Requires Bachelor’s degree, excellent customer service skills, detail orientation, ability to use related computer technology. 15 hours per week. Flexible benefits.

Produce Stocker – Temporary

Human Resources Generalist – Temporary

Forget office work, give me kids! Preschool Team Teacher (40 hours per week) and Toddler Team Teacher (25 hours per week) needed for our small, accredited early care and education center in Williston. CDA or Associate's degree, plus two years of relevant early care and education experience required. Competitive pay, flexible benefits, generous vacation.

Send cover letter and resumé by December 15 to:

Child Care Resource, Department S 181 Commerce Street, Williston, VT 05495 Please note which position is of interest to you.

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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:

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The Residential Programs department is seeking motivated, flexible, and dynamic individuals for the following positions: Vermont

DIRECTOR OF CODE ENFORCEMENT City of Burlington

Substance Abuse Clinician: Candidates will have counseling experience and experience working with women and adolescents. Applicants will need a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field. CADC and experience working with adolescents preferred.

The City of Burlington is seeking an experienced professional to provide leadership for its Code Enforcement Office. The position is accountable for the management and coordination of the City’s Code Enforcement functions for this very dynamic lakeside community, considered one of America’s most livable cities.

Case Manager: Candidates will work with substance-abusing and recovering

The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in code/ enforcement including three years in a supervisory capacity. Annual salary range is $51,000 - $56,000 commensurate with experience.

experience working with women, adolescents, and families. Candidates will also need knowledge and/or experience working with a substance-abusing population. Applicants will need a minimum of Master’s degree in a human service related field.

More information on the Department and position and City of Burlington application form can be obtained by visiting the City’s website: www.ci.burlington.vt.us. No phone calls please.

Qualified person should submit a resumé, cover letter, City of Burlington application form and three professional references to be received no later than January 07, 2005 to:

Harry Snyder, HR Director City Hall, 149 Church Street Burlington, VT 05401 The City of Burlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. For disability access information, or to request an application, contact Human Resources at (802) 865-7145 or (802) 865-7142 (TTY).

Visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us. EOE

women and their families. Applicants will need Substance Abuse certification or minimum of experience/knowledge of the field and working toward certification.

Family Clinician: Candidates will have counseling experience and

Parent Educators: Candidates will have experience working with infants and children and their parents. Experience and/or knowledge of substanceabusing population preferred. Applicants will need a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field.

Nursing Position: RN or LPN with experience in pediatrics needed. Will be responsible for providing assessment, implementation, and evaluation to mothers and their children. Nursing care will include providing education in small group settings to improve healthy lifestyles. Full-time position Mon-Fri, 2pm-10pm.

Members of diverse ethnic and cultural groups are encouraged to apply.

Kimberly Coe Director of Residential Programs Lund Family Center 76 Glen Rd. Burlington, VT 05401 Fax: 802-864-1619

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

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EMPLOYMENT BARTENDING SCHOOL

DVD, VIDEO & CD Duplication plus ASSISTANT EDITING

CHARLOTTE CENTRAL SCHOOL

Para Educator

n Hands-on Training n National Certification n Job Assistance

VIDEOSyncracies Production & Duplication needs a quality oriented, reliable, hard-working, efficient, multi-tasking, problem solver with excellent spelling and customer service skills for duplication & video production. 25 hours/week, weekdays.

Full-time position (8:00-3:15) for an individual interested in joining our special education team to help students in the primary level program. Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits.

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Send resumé to:

www.bartendingschool.com

119 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 or email paul@vidsync.com.

Call Kathie Wagner at 425- 2771, ext 156, for more information or to schedule an interview.

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Howard Community Services A Division of the Howard Center for Human Services 102 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 www.HowardCenter.org

“Come and help us take CSAC to the next level!”

Specialized Community Support Worker 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

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.

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.

Family Support Advocate Looking for a dynamic individual to be an integral part of a case management team that coordinates services for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Experience in family support, school collaboration, advocacy, and dual diagnosis a must. Bachelor’s degree in related field, valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required. Two to three years experience preferred. Send resumé to Chris Pepin or email ChrisP@HowardCenter.org.

Training Specialist Seeking candidates for a 20-hour/week community-based position through HCS. Job entails working with a 58-year-old male to support him with daily living skills and recreational opportunities. He would like assistance maintaining independent living while remaining in his current situation. Schedule can be negotiable. Join a supportive team with competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, mileage reimbursement, and paid time off. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Send resumé and letter of interest to Chris Celotto or email ChrisC@HowardCenter.org.

Training Specialist Seeking a reliable, caring and dedicated individual to provide support in the home and in the community for 30 hours per week to a charming young man with significant personal care needs. Responsibilities also include reading to him, administering medication, working with his family and driving the family’s accessible van. The family helps with lifting and personal care. Hours are M-F 10-4 w/ some flexibility and with possibility for extra hours. Excellent benefits included. Valid driver’s license necessary. Send resumé and cover letter to Chris Gillespie or email ChrisG@HowardCenter.org.

On-Call Substitutes Opportunities to provide supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, teens and adults, in three HCS residential homes located throughout Chittenden County and one day program located in Burlington. On-call, variable hours. Paid orientation training. This program offers an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with HCS and sometimes provides a stepping-stone to other employment opportunities. Contact Melissa at 802-652-2123 for more information. *** EOE/TTY Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply ***

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT

Seven Days has a very diverse collection of readers. Vermont Home Interiors is unique in the home-furnishing array of stores in the area. Your paper helped widen my exposure to the general public.

I ran a color ad for a purple sofa one week and a customer sought out our store for that reason. She didn’t know we existed until she saw that ad, and said that purple sofa had to come home with her!

Also, my sales rep is by far the most organized and well-versed I’ve ever worked with. She makes me feel like I’m her special client. And the creative juices that flow from your design department are incredible!

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EMPLOYMENT Associate, Legislative and Information Services The Vermont League of Cities & Towns has an immediate need for an Associate to provide public policy and advocacy services to Vermont’s municipal governments. Responsibilities include conducting research, performing legislative advocacy, writing articles, preparing reports and serving as liaison with affiliate organizations.

Children's Therapeutic Case Management Team Leader Looking for an individual who has experience leading teams in a supervisory role, as well as, working in a direct service capacity. Position will require supervision of Case Management staff, administrative responsibilities, and community-based service for children in the program. Applicants should hold a MA or minimum of a BA with three years experience working with children and families in a social service setting. Must possess excellent communication skills, organizational skills, clinical insight, and a positive attitude.

Excellent communication skills and facility with MS software are necessary. Experience in a public interest association and basic understanding of local government are highly desirable. Must have BA in political science or related field; advanced degree preferred.

VLCT offers a competitive salary and benefits package and pleasant downtown office environment. Send cover letter, resumé and names/ phone numbers of three references to:

Overnight Contracted Person Needed Woman with developmental disabilities, in her first apartment, is looking for a woman to stay with her Sunday through Thursday nights from 10pm to 6am. The person is able to sleep but needs to be available if a crisis arose. Hourly compensation and other hours may be available if interested. Must be part of a team and be able to follow plan. For further information, please contact Anne Ives at 868-3523 ext.238.

Human Resources, VLCT 89 Main Street, Suite 4 Montpelier, VT 05602 or via email to jobsearch@vlct.org with Associate as subject line.

Behavior Interventionist

EOE j Applications accepted until filled.

Seeking an energetic, reliable, and fun individual to support a young child with autism in his home. He loves to play outside, play superheroes, and likes to be read to. Afternoon and weekend hours available. For more information contact Claire Dunnett at 868-3523 ext. 228.

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employment@sevendaysvt.com of Northern New England

Join Planned Parenthood!

PPNNE’s mission is to provide, promote, and protect voluntary choices about reproductive health for all.

Health Care Associate Seeking a part-time (30 hours weekly) Medical Secretary/Assistant for our Burlington Center. Use your organizational and quality customer service skills in our supportive, fast-paced, patientcentered environment. We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented person, with excellent organizational and communication skills, to provide consistency and availability of services. The ideal candidate will possess a BA/BS degree (science/medical preferred), or equivalent practical medical experience. Medical office skills and strong computer experience are essential.

Please reply with resumé and cover letter by December 17th to address below.

Pharmacy Billing Specialist Exciting opportunity to be part of a new venture at PPNNE! Seeking a fulltime (37.5 hours weekly) Pharmacy Billing Specialist to provide pharmacy transaction billing, claims processing, and quality customer service. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree plus 1-2 years (or the equivalent) experience in health insurance or medical office billing. Strong computer, organizational and oral communication skills are required, in addition to the ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy.

If you would like to join our new pharmacy transaction team, please respond with cover letter and resumé by December 17th to address below.

New England Culinary Institute staff members thrive on the energy and excitement of being part of a leader in culinary education. Every staff member at NECI contributes to our students’ educational experience.

Rounds Manager Main Street Bar & Grill & Chef’s Table, Montpelier This position reports to the Operations Director and the F&B Director on the Montpelier campus helping to ensure maximum guest satisfaction, a quality educational environment and profitability. Qualifications include excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and administrative skills. Responsible for the hiring, management, support, training and development of restaurant staff. This position must proactively evaluate the business and implement plans for continuous improvement and growth. Applicants should have basic spirit and wine knowledge.

Please send resumé and letter of interest to greatjobs@neci.edu or apply in person at 250 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

Admissions Representative Seeking a creative, energetic person to contact prospective students.

Must be outgoing and comfortable with telemarketing type role.

Experience in admissions, telemarketing, or sales strongly desired.

Knowledge of food industry a plus. Attention to detail, initiative, strong interpersonal and writing skills a must. Schedule includes two Saturdays per month and two evenings per week on our Montpelier campus.

Please send resumé and letter of interest to dawnh@neci.edu or apply in person at 250 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

Rotisserie Cook NECI Commons, Burlington NECI Commons is looking for someone who is interested in a career opportunity! This position is working the pizza hearth and rotisserie on an exhibition line and it requires guest interaction on a regular basis. In addition, responsible for several hot specials each shift.

Qualifications include good knife and organizational skills, experience in a fast-paced kitchen, multi-tasking and sanitation skills. Must be professional, courteous, have an outgoing personality and strong customer service skills. Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program is desirable but not required. Please send resumé and a letter of interest to tomb@neci.edu or apply in person at NECI Commons, Church Street, Burlington, Vermont.

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PPNNE, Human Resources 183 Talcott Road, Suite 101 • Williston, VT 05495 Or email: humanresources@ppnne.org • EOE Share our passion for culinary arts? Visit www.neci.edu

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT 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.

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.

SYSTEMS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Experienced specialist with solid base of technical knowledge/skills in computer hardware/software support sought to assist information systems activities of northern New England’s leading performing arts center. Associate's degree in computer science or related discipline (Bachelor’s degree preferred), 3-5 years of relevant technical experience desirable. Experience writing SQL procedures/ reports and with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP and Microsoft Office a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and Mac OSX desirable. Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, multitasking, teamwork skills required. This position is 32-40 hours per week, with full benefits. Arts lovers are encouraged to apply.

Send cover letter and resumé to:

Flynn Center HR Department Flynn Center for the Performing Arts 153 Main Street • Burlington, VT 05401

Or email to: dpetrovs@flynncenter.org. No phone calls, please. EOE

Apply online at http://www.6degrees.com/researchjob

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World-leading technology team, incredible office space, benefits galore including ski passes, exciting work environment, talented colleagues and more! New opportunities in Burlington, Vermont:

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY City of Burlington Computer savvy, organized individual with outstanding interpersonal skills needed to provide administrative support to the Community and Economic Development Office. Ability to multitask vital to success in this role.

Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Front Page, Publisher, and PageMaker required.

For a complete description, or to apply, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802/865-7145.

If interested, send resumé, cover letter and City of Burlington Application

by Dec. 22, 2004 to:

HR Dept Rm 33 City Hall Burlington, VT 05401

Technical Support Rep System Administrator Support: you MUST have recent, relevant customer service experience.

A solid understanding of HTML and basic graphic work are necessary.

Extraordinary communication and problem-solving skills are key to these positions.

System Administrator: you MUST have experience in managing Unix/Linux systems in highly available environments. MIS or CS degree a plus. Primary responsibilities include maintaining uptime of client servers and networks 7 (paging rotation). Secondary responsibilities include level 3 customer support and maintaining productivity of office systems. Experience maintaining high volume mail servers preferred.

Professional experience of at least 3 years is required for these positions. Related automotive industry experience is a plus! If you are looking for a fun and challenging workplace please email your resumé to:

careers@dealer.com

Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

EOE

Please reference 120804.

‘Tis the Season 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.

…to be Savvy!

Purchase a display employment classified at the regular price for the December 22nd issue of Seven Days, and we’ll run it on December 29th at

HALF PRICE! Deadline for BOTH ADS is Monday, December 20th, 5pm sharp.

Call Michelle Brown to schedule your ad.

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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.

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH COURSE(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO TEACH!

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EMPLOYMENT Position #58

FULL-TIME

Want to make a difference in someone's life?

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.

DISPATCHER/ SCHEDULER

Dispatcher needed with strong customer service skills and basic data entry skills to dispatch/schedule 450+ 1-way trips per day.

Must work well under pressure. SSTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact:

Call for application: 888-7602 or fax resumé to 888-1182.

EOE

Barbara Tennien, SSTA 2091 Main Street Colchester, VT 05446 878-1527

Maple Leaf Farm an in-patient substance-abuse rehabilitation facility, needs an RN with administrative and supervisory experience to supervise an 8-bed medical detox unit.

Opportunity to provide direct service and assist with managing a medical program. Ability to work with a clinical team around substance abuse treatment.

Resumé to: Katie Borden - Operations Mgr. Maple Leaf Farm 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489 Fax: 802-899-2327 Email: Katie@mapleleaf.org www.mapleleaf.org EOE — United Way Member Agency

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com S TAT E O F V E R M O N T For the people…the place… the possibilities.

MINORITY HEALTH COORDINATOR

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT

Department of Tourism and Marketing Vermont Department of Health Tell Vermont’sBurlington, story to thepermanent, world. Experienced professional full-time sought to lead the Department of Tourism & Marketing’s public and trade relations efforts.Vermonters.

Responsible media Help improve the health of minority Thisfor keyall leadership position is responsible for helping the Department meet its goal of relations in-state and out-of-state; press release development; reducing health disparities in Vermont.

Duties include recommending pitching targeted story ideas to regional and national media; policy and program changetrips to more servemanagement minority populations, development of press andeffectively itineraries; of assisting staff to implement effective programs, advocacy for minority media contact lists; and support for Vermont’s international health issues within the Department and with external partners, and public relation initiatives. Montpelier – Exempt, Full-Time. Apply training staff and partners on issues of race, ethnicity and culture. by resume, writing samples and a minimum of three references to Chicoine, Deputy Commissioner, Baldwin Street, WeSybil are seeking an experienced professional 6with a strong interest in Montpelier, 05633.

Application Deadline: 10/10/03. service to theVT minority community.

Check the website for specific job Log onto www.vermontpersonnel.org for job description. specifications and to apply online http://www.vermontpersonnel.org/.

For more information contact Ellen Thompson at (802) 863-7606 or ethomps@vdh.state.vt.us.

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.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER Seeking a fully qualified computer programmer with strong expertise in Windows-based applications, relational database technology, web development, and Internet scrutiny to fill the position of Senior Associate Programmer.

Duties/Responsibilities Include: Maintain, modify and develop the assigned programs.

Design and implement modifications to the interrelation of files and records within programs. Monitor the operation of assigned programs and respond to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors in login and coding. Recognize probable interactions of other programs with the assigned programs and help create advance software using cutting-edge programming tools. Test, document, and write operating instructions for all work. Analyze present performance of assigned programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on discussion with the users and consultation with supervisor. Assist in review and analysis of detailed program specifications and in program design to meet changes in work processes. Apply judgment in devising program logic and in selecting and adapting standard programming procedures. Work independently under specified objectives.

Minimum Requirements: (A) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science; (B) Certifications in/as Microsoft Certified Professional, Web Programming Skills, and Internet Security; (C) 3 years experience in Visual Basic 6.0, SQL Server 2000, HTML, XML, User Interface Controls and Tools for Design, Active Server Pages, JavaScript, and VBScript; and (D) Basic Understanding (6 months experience) of IT consulting needs and business processes in the social services environment. The job is located in Essex Junction, VT, with a Salary of $53,000 per year.

Working Conditions: 40 hours per week (between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm).

Applications must be sent to: Synergy Software Technologies, ATTN: Stan Eames 66 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Residential Treatment Counselor Energetic, responsible individual needed to join our team working in a residential program for adults who are considered to have a mental illness and/or co-occurring (mental health/substance abuse) disorders. Part-time with excellent benefits BA/BS needed, related Human Services experience preferred. Send resumé to Lis Mickenberg.

Substitute Residential Worker Compassionate, dependable individuals needed to work as substitutes for all shifts including sleep and awake overnights working with adults who are considered to have mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Send resumé to Lis Mickenberg.

The Howard Center for Human Services 300 Flynn Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 or email Lism@howardcenter.org.

EOE/TTY We welcome and encourage minorities, women, and people with disabilities to apply.

Please visit www.howardcenter.org to see all current job opportunities.

CHITTENDEN SOUTH SUPERVISORY UNION 2004-2005 Non-Licensed Openings Champlain Valley Union High School PARAEDUCATORS – Come join our team working directly with students. Paraeducator positions are available immediately for the rest of the school year. Experience is preferred; however, we will provide training for all positions. Strong academic skills required. Some benefits provided.

Please send a resumé, letter of interest and three references to Wendy Wells, Administrative Assistant, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

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 CUSTODIANS – Immediate opening! Night Shift. 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 Immediate Employment Openings

AMERI C AN FL ATBRE AD at the Marble Works is looking for another member of our management team.

Specifically we need someone with restaurant kitchen experience with a high regard for food quality, has creativity, knows how to manage a team and is looking for meaningful, long-term work. Hourly wage plus benefits to start.

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Positions available at manufacturing company in Fairfax. Position offers immediate benefits and excellent pay.

Plant Manager Quality Control Person Office Clerk • Warehouse Workers Forklift Operator Contact Adecco at 658-9111 or 527-0006 to apply for any of these positions. EOE

PARK&SHUTTLE Burlington International Airport

Cashier Part-time and full-time shifts available.

Clean driving record required.

Come in person weekdays 10-3 481 White St., So. Burlington, VT 05407

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com Victim Compensation Claims Investigator VERMONT CENTER FOR CRIME VICTIM SERVICES Seeking detail-oriented individual with strong victim service skills for Victim Compensation Program.

Responsible for claims processing. Computer and data entry experience necessary. Full-time position: competitive salary and benefits package. This is not a state position.

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

Send resumé and cover letter by December 15th to:

After School Program

King Street Youth Center seeks an energetic, creative individual with a positive attitude toward children. Parttime position requires supporting groups of children in recreational and educational setting. Bachelor’s degree in broad area of human services and experience working with children ages 5-12 preferred. Send resumé to: King Street Youth Center, PO Box 1615, Burlington, VT 05402 or call Vicky 862-6736.

EOE

VT Center for Crime Victim Services 58 So. Main St., Ste. 1 Waterbury, VT 05676 EOE Survivors of crime and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

EOE

Osteopathic Spine Center Physical Therapist Part-time (10-20 hours per week). One-on-one patient care, competitive pay, flexible hours, free gym membership.

WASHINGTON COUNTY M E N TA L H E A LT H

CRT SUPPORT WORKER: Provide one to one coverage of a client in crisis and/or to provide scheduled social support. Service may be provided in CVH, group homes, the community or the client’s own home. High school education and previous work or education in Human Services preferred. Send letter of interest and resumé to:

Clinical Assistant 25-30 hours per week. Ideal candidate would have medical or health-oriented background (EMT, nurse, fitness trainer, etc.). Varied responsibilities include assisting physician, exercise training and health/ nutrition counseling. Includes some clerical duties. $9-$14 per hour depending on experience.

Call Dr. Angier at (802) 660-3110 or fax resumé to (802) 860-4396.

WCMHS, Personnel PO Box 647 Montpelier, VT 05601

Join the Small Dog team!

Community Health RNs Wanted!

FULL TIME

For a fun, fast paced time.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Help us bring a high-tech client home this season.

We are currently hiring

RNs, LPNs and LNAs.

All shifts available, full-time, part-time and per diem.

High Tech training is provided.

Call today or mail resumé to:

Professional Nurses Service P.O. Box 188, Winooski, VT 05404 802-655-7111 or 1-800-44-NURSE M.smith@pronurses.com EOE

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Times Argus has a full-time, entry-level position open in the Circulation Department. Responsibilities include managing our adult and youth newspaper carriers in all aspects of distribution, service and sales within a designated area. Interested individuals should enjoy working with the public, be detailoriented, able to work a flexible schedule, feel comfortable working within a team-focused environment and possess the ability to work in challenging situations.

The Vermont Council on Domestic Violence seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director.

Responsibilities of this part-time position include program development, advocacy, and financial and grant management for statewide multidisciplinary domestic violence efforts. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree or equivalent experience and a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence required. Commitment to an anti-oppression philosophy and experience in grant writing and financial management preferred.

Previous customer service and/or sales experience helpful. Willing to train the right candidate.

Send resumĂŠ and letter of interest by December 17th to:

DISTRICT MANAGER

Competitive benefit package offered. Salary $26,000.

Send resumĂŠ by December 15, 2004, to:

Search Committee (ML) Spectrum Vermont Council on DV 31 Elmwood Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 EOE

The Times Argus, c/o MLH 540 North Main Street Barre, VT 05641 Email: Melody.Hudson@timesargus.com

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PReschool Teacher Energetic, organized person to direct YMCA afterschool program in Waterbury. 22-27 hrs/week.

Bachelor's in education or related field, experience with school-age children. Competitive salary, training opportunities. ResumĂŠ to Julie Peterson, 266 College St., Burlington, VT, 05401, or call 862-9622. EOE

Full-time Assistant Teacher Needed for YMCA Infant/Toddler center. Small program size, relaxed environment. Competitive salary, benefits package. College background desired, experience with young children and enthusiasm necessary. Call Paula Bonnie at 802-862-8993 x154. EOE

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Are you tired of not getting recognized for your outstanding attitude? Join the team that cares about you!

Essex Location Needs 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.

Please send cover letter, resumĂŠ and three references to:

Cooks Waitstaff & Drivers Apply in person: 1 David Drive, Essex, VT

South Burlington Location Needs

Cooks Waitstaff & Drivers Apply in person: 764 Shelburne Road, South Burlington

Ascension Childcare 95 Allen Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 or email to Katie at Aschildcar@verizon.net

Full & part-time benefits, flexible schedule.

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Do you enjoy spending time focused on helping Customers & Co-Workers?

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Do you want to do what you love & love what you do?

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Weekends and holidays a must.

Great earning potential.

Apply in person 1-5 pm.

1080 Shelburne Road EOE

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PT Package Handlers Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ 18 years or older â&#x20AC;˘ Background check required â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to lift 50 lbs. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to load, unload, sort packages â&#x20AC;˘ Part-time, Tues.-Sat., early mornings

Apply in person Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm: FedEx Home Delivery 322 Leroy Rd. Williston, VT 05495 Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Topnotch offers competitive wages, duty meals, health and life insurance options, health club access and opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Call 802-253-6420 or email your resumĂŠ to hr@topnotchresort.com

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EMPLOYMENT Infant Childcare Team

ROOFERS & LABORERS Good wages & benefits Women & minorities encouraged to apply.

positions available. Beautiful, rural childcare facility. Education and experience preferred.

Apply in person at: A.C. Hathorne Co., 252 Ave. C, Williston, VT 862-6473

Call Crystal (802) 434-3891 for more information. EOE

PREP & LINE COOKS Busy, fun atmosphere.

In person, days at

THE BLACK DOOR, 44 MAIN ST.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Assist with project management and accounting. Parttime to start.

A progressive, sophisticated Residential Treatment Center in the Saratoga region of New York is looking for a Director of Treatment MSW, residential, clinical and supervisory experience preferred. Send resumé to:

The Charlton School PO Box 47 Burnt Hills, NY 12027

Call 434-4993

Central Vermont expanding Construction Company in search of experienced

Sterling has a part-time position in the South Burlington area, supporting a talented young man with a developmental disability in his retail profession and in the community.

Must be safety conscious, patient and a team player that fits well in a retail environment.

This will include prorated vacation and sick-time. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Construction Superintendents

DEVELOPMENTAL HOME PROVIDERS Anticipated position coming to Barre: Couple wanted in Barre to be Developmental Home Providers for a disabled child with challenging behaviors. Interested persons would have to relocate to the home the child currently lives in.

This is a ground floor opportunity with unlimited potential.

Heavy site work, utilities branching into concrete and buildings. Must be well organized with attention to schedule, budget and details. Estimating abilities a plus. Knowledge of contract requirements, construction sequencing, methods and materials required. Generous compensation and benefits.

Fax resumé in confidence to 802-496-2212.

Call Sterling Area Services for application: 802-888-7602 or fax resumé to: 802-888-1182 attn: position #42.

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DIRECTOR OF TREATMENT

Up- and-coming bistro in Montpelier is looking for

Call Michelle Brown 8 6 5 -1 0 2 0 x 2 1

Responsibilities include medical coordination, personal care, transportation, meal prep, household upkeep and community activities.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. The position comes with a very generous stipend, respite and multiple support services.

If interested please call 1-800-888-7602 for an application or fax a resumé to 1-802-888-1182 attn: Melody or Sarah.

It’s easy to spot recruiters who advertise in SEVEN DAYS. To get results, advertise in SEVEN DAYS Employment Classifieds. Call Michelle Brown at (802) 865-1020 x21.

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