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9/11-GATE Mr. Andrew Jacoby’s letter ranting about those critical of the war in Iraq [“Letters,” December 22] says it all. There are too many people who fail to accept the documented fact that Iraq had nothing to do with the 9/11 attack and that there was absolutely no legitimate reason to invade that country. As long as the Bush administration and the corporate news outlets continue to include 9/11 and Saddam or Iraq in the same sentence, people who are uninformed otherwise will continue to hold that belief. Spreading hatred to increase one’s political power to govern by fear is exactly what Hitler did, and what Bush is doing.

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BURNING ISSUE There is something grotesquely (if inadvertently) hilarious about Andrew Jacoby’s latest attack on Peter Kurth [“Letters,” December 22]. While fulminating about Kurth’s “ignorant and disgraceful comparison of our sitting head of state” — that is, George W. Bush — “with one of the worst mass murderers in the history of humanity” — that is, Adolf Hitler — Mr. Jacoby suggests that Kurth’s “books and articles” should be burned, evidently not knowing or caring that this is exactly how “one of the worst mass murderers in the history of humanity” got his political start.

And while pretending that Kurth “is not important enough to bother” with, he spends an awful lot of time frothing over what Kurth has to say. The next thing you know, Mr. Jacoby will be demanding that “decadent” art be removed from museum walls.

Nothing more to be said about this except that, if Andrew Jacoby is a Democrat, as he claims — “with brains,” no less — I’m a rhinoceros.

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crack-head Andrew Jacoby — although I may be unfairly maligning drug addicts by this comparison. But Jacoby’s comments of Dec. 22 [“Letters”] were so overflowing with idiocy I can only suspect crack cocaine.

No matter his Neolithic brain is steeped in the usual Republican “doublethink” where obvious factual contradictions are accepted without question; now he drags his mangled cranium across the border to call Canadians “idiots on horseback…and…rude French…who don’t tip.”

I won’t dignify Jacoby’s addled remark with a response. I might as well tell a dog not to lick himself. The horrific part is that your country is running rampant with these slobbering zombies and there’s no one to shoot them in the head. (Easy…this is just an analogy to a Hollywood movie…

I don’t really want anyone shot.)

All I can say to poor, pitiful Jacoby is, I wish he would crawl from his own spider-hole, cross the ocean, and witness the intense dislike much of the world has for America. So intense, it is

commonplace — yes really, not a myth — that once abroad Americans pass themselves off as Canadians lest they be verbally assaulted, or worse.

Open your eyes a little and you can see that something is seriously wrong with your socalled nation.

Anyway, I can only pray to George Almighty that someone gets professional help for this man Jacoby. And no, not a gun.

David Brownridge CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

JUDICIOUS CHOICE? Re: Kevin Kelley’s article on the elevation of Paul Reiber to Vermont Chief Justice [“Chief Among Them,” December 29]: Did anyone else find it ironic — if not hypocritical — that one of the reasons cited as a key to the selection of Justice Reiber was that he did not come from the public sector? After all, the man who nominated him, Governor Douglas, hasn’t had a private-sector job for 30 years.

Appointments to the high court are always about politics.

Being the chief executive of the state’s court system is important, but deciding cases is the real job at hand. And anyone who thinks law is an objective science is just not paying attention.

Justice Reiber sounds like a nice guy and undoubtedly has many valuable skills. But you can be certain he was selected because the Governor assumed he shares the same worldview. Justice Reiber’s worldview has been shaped in part by his professional experience representing insurance companies.

Although Justice Reiber declined to state his views on any important legal or policy issues, the Senate has an obligation to inquire, and we have a right to know.

Doug Hoffer BURLINGTON

PERFORMANCE ANXIETY My husband and I were recently asked to leave a performance of Night Fires in Bristol because our 9-month-old baby was “having too much fun.” I would like to suggest your advertisers be clear about whether events that might be perceived as “family-friendly” in fact are. We realized that the performance was not meant for children, but we didn’t expect to be treated with zero tolerance towards our baby — especially at a community-flavored performance with children in the cast. I would have gladly taken our daughter out had she grown unhappy or disruptive, and while I realize it is subjective, we felt that her cooing and clapping at the music were neither.

We were extremely disappointed by our treatment and have been asking ourselves many questions in the weeks since. How are children supposed to learn how to be in an audience if they don’t have the context and environment to practice? Why is so much of our culture not baby-friendly? What does this say about us? What message does this give our babies? Is our adult world so fragile that we can’t tolerate a little spontaneous joy and happy babbling at a holiday pageant? There was probably more than one poorly behaved adult in that audience who was treated with more respect.

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Dubie in Deep Doo-Doo?

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even Days has learned that shortly after winning re-election in November, Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie of Essex Junction applied for a prestigious “ambassadorial” appointment from the administration of President George W. Bush.

Not a pretty story, folks. And, as we write this, other Vermont news organizations are finally on the case, too.

You see, the question first raised here last month about Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie’s quest for a new ambassador-type job has finally been answered.

Unfortunately, it hasn’t been answered by Dubie himself, who once again gave us the brush-off last week.

Despite his support for the Bush-Cheney ticket, Dubie got 56 percent of the vote in what is supposed to be the most liberal state in America. Bravo!

Doobie-Doo did so not because of his political views, we’d suggest, but because of his boy-next-door image.

The Doobster joined the Vermont National Guard while a UVM student. Flew F-4s and F-I6s and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Brian worked at Goodrich Aerospace for a number of years before joining American Airlines in 1988 as a pilot. Over the years he’s seen more of the wild blue yonder than any politician in Vermont.

As “Inside Track” regulars know, throughout December the Doobster declined to return our calls.

Now, folks, it’s all perfectly understandable!

Seven Days has learned from reliable sources that our favorite Vermont airline pilot was making the pitch to the Bush team that he’s got what it takes to be the new U.S. ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The what?

Fair enough. Most folks, including this one, have never heard of the ICAO. After all, not many of us fly the friendly skies in a cockpit.

The ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, like the World Health Organization. Formed in 1947, the ICAO has 187 member nations. Its purpose is to establish uniform standards for commercial aviation, including the licensing of pilots.

And — get this — the ICAO headquarters is just up the road in Montréal. If he gets the job, Dubie could commute from his Chittenden County home!

Suddenly Lt. Gov. Dubie’s first-term fixation with international travel and diplomacy from Shanghai to Havana to Montréal starts to make sense, eh?

Of course, if Brian gets the ICAO job, he will have to resign as Vermont’s lieutenant governor. Under our constitution, the post would remain vacant until the 2006 election.

Understandably, our December reports of a Dubie job search had some people wondering about Mr. Nice Guy’s commitment to the voters who just re-elected him. “Unseemly” was how a Vermont Democratic Party spokesman put it when we first raised the matter.

Last Friday, yours truly finally got to pop the question directly to our favorite King of the Cockpit.

We were outside the east door of the

Statehouse. The sun was shinning. The air was crisp.

Yours truly told Mr. Dubie we had no problem with his career ambitions. In fact, we told the Republican that it made perfect sense, given the fact that the Vermont Senate is now controlled by Democrats. In terms of the Statehouse political power game, DoobieDoo will be no more of a player in the coming biennium than the Statehouse janitor.

Besides, Brian’s whole adult life has been spent flying airplanes. His resumé is perfect for the ICAO post.

The lieutenant governor paused and took a deep breath. He looked us in the eye with a half-grin, half-grimace on his kisser. He placed his right hand on our shoulder and politely said, “I am not going to comment.”

Doobie-Doo then turned quickly on his heels, climbed the stairs and entered the building.

Sure didn’t take the bull by the horns, did he?

Look, if it wasn’t true that he had applied for the ICAO appointment, surely he would have told us we had a screw loose?

“Pedro,” he might have said, “what have you been smoking?”

Or: “That’s absurd, Mr. Reporter. I promised the voters when I ran that if they honored me with their votes and gave me a second term I would serve out the full term. It’s a privilege to serve the people of Vermont, and I intend to honor my commitment.”

But Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie didn’t say that.

Instead, he declined to say anything about his career climb. Whatever happened to honesty being the best policy?

P.S. Seriously, folks, we wish Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie well in his job quest. He’d make an excellent ambassador to the ICAO. However, political insiders tell us his chances are slim. That’s because plum jobs like the one Brian’s after are political appointments. If only he’d raised a few million dollars for the Bush-Cheney Campaign, eh?

Don’t worry, Brian. Serving out the term you were just elected to won’t be that bad.

Hey, man, you might even learn a few new tricks under the golden dome that’ll come in handy later on.

We suggest that answering a straight question with a straight answer would be a good place to start.

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It airs during “Morning Edition.” Unfortunately, one cannot listen online. The series was produced by the Vermont Folklife Center for the Snelling Center for Government.

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What’s the best way to fight teen apathy and make politicians pay attention to young people’s concerns? Lower Vermont’s voting age from 18 to 16. That’s the view of a group of youth who last weekend launched a Vermont chapter of the National Youth Right Association. NYRA-Vermont also supports changing the state’s drinking age from 21 to 18.

The campaign is being spearheaded by Ken Boring, a 20-year-old Duxbury resident, with the help of Hardy Machia, the former Libertarian candidate for governor.

Assisting them is Aaron Voldman, a 17year-old senior at Vermont Commons School in South Burlington. Voldman is also president of Youth for Democracy, a political advocacy group that spun off from Howard Dean’s failed presidential campaign.

“The way I see it, it’s a two-way street,” says Voldman. “Politicians really need to learn that there’s a reason young people aren’t voting. Politicians aren’t giving them a reason to vote.”

Voldman argues that if 16-year-olds are legally considered mature enough to drive, pay taxes, emancipate themselves from their parents, drop out of high school and stand trial as adults, they also ought to be allowed to participate fully in the democratic process. He notes that when states hold “mock voting” among young people, the political involvement of their parents also tends to increase.

Lowering Vermont’s voting age isn’t as farfetched as it may appear. Currently, 10 other states are considering similar measures. Last year, California considered lowering the state’s voting age to 14. That effort failed, but supporters say it was doomed by an amendment that would have granted 14year-olds only a one-quarter vote and 16year-olds one-half a vote — a move reminiscent of the 19th-century “three-fifths compromise,” which gave blacks only threefifths of a vote.

Voldman and Boring say they’ve already discussed the idea with sympathetic lawmakers. Last week Jay Leff, a 17-year-old junior at Burlington High School, presented the idea to the Burlington Education Association.

However, the youth discovered that the road to emancipation is longer than it appeared at first glance. In a letter from Rep. Bill Lippert (D–Hinesburg), they learned that lowering Vermont’s voting age cannot be done by state statute, as they were initially told, but requires the passage of a constitutional amendment. Constitutional amendments can only be introduced every other biennium, starting in the Senate, and need to be approved by two consecutive Legislatures. In other words, the soonest such an amendment could pass would be six years from now — long after its current supporters are all of legal voting age.

Nevertheless, Leff says the campaign will continue, albeit at the local level. “We’ve decided to go ahead and do this in the municipalities, maybe starting in Burlington,” Leff says. “The state doesn’t have the right to say that municipalities can’t change their voting age.”

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Hunters in central Vermont shot and killed 70 coyotes last weekend in the fifth annual Hound Dog Hill Coyote Hunt. Event organizer Joe Russell bagged two 30-plus-pound animals himself, and hauled them to the reporting station at Buxton’s Store in Orwell.

Pick-up trucks with bloodied beds pulled in and out of the parking lot all weekend.

Russell established the hunt after competing in a similar Pennsylvania contest designed to keep the burgeoning coyote population in check.

The biggest complaint about the wild canines is that they kill deer. Russell suggests the current number of coyotes might explain the lousy 2004 deer season, which, according to Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife Department, was the worst since 1982. In fact, more coyote carcasses came through Buxton’s in three days than dead deer over the course of rifle season.

“It’s not much fun when you sit in a tree stand and you watch coyotes chase off the deer,” says Russell.

Because they’re not game animals, the state doesn’t keep track of coyotes. It’s open season, year-round.

Deer aren’t the only animals threatened by coyotes — the wily ones eat sheep and chickens. “People in rural areas lose their cats,” Russell says, hinting darkly, “Well, your cat didn’t just drop over dead.”

Russell’s popular Vermont coyote hunt has doubled in size each year; more than 600 sportsmen from RICHARD BUXTON WEIGHING #47 all over the Northeast entered in 2005 to win an estimated $5000 first prize. The winner will be announced at a gathering at Russell’s house on January 15.

The hunter expects the event to draw twice as many gun-toters again next year, barring any flack from animal-rights groups, who have objected to it in the past. Russell seems resigned to someone spoiling the fun. “The bigger it gets,” he says with a sigh, “the more people will complain.”

CATHY RESMER

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Hitting the bottle bill Now there’s another reason to stock up on bottled water. Sen. James Leddy (D-Chittenden) is drafting legislation to expand Vermont’s 32year-old bottle deposit law to include cans and bottles of non-carbonated drinks. “There are a very substantial number of containers that are recyclable that are going into the landfill,” he points out.

Indeed. Approximately 80 million containers of water, juice, tea and sports drinks are consumed in Vermont annually. Without a 5-cent deposit, the recycling rate for these drinks may be as low as 20 percent, according to figures from the non-

If fruit juice and water bottles were handled like Diet Coke cans?

“We’d have to come up with something new to handle it,” says City Market’s Rose Gowdey. profit Container Recycling Institute in Arlington, Virginia.

That’s a far cry from the redemption rate for the soda, beer, wine and liquor containers covered under the existing law. Although the state keeps no official data on beverage sales or redemption rates, estimates provided by the industry and environmental groups put it somewhere between 70 and 90 percent.

It’s clear that deposit laws succeed in raising recycling rates. According to figures compiled by CRI, the 10 states with bottle bills in 1999 had a combined recycling rate of almost 72 percent on soda and beer. That same year, the 40 states without a deposit system recycled just 28 percent of their empties.

Many in the beverage industry wince at the idea of expanding the bottle bill, however. Bottlers argue that the current redemption system is an expensive and inefficient way to recycle, and that expansion would only make the problems worse.

“We pay retailers a 72-cent handling fee per case of product — that’s 3 cents per bottle,” says Davis Bodette, director of marketing at the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Burlington. “It has to come right out of our profit. We have to have a huge

amount of warehouse space to house dirty empties and to process all of it. And our trucks get sent out 10-percent empty, which means there’s a lot of wasted fuel.” He estimates the Vermont’s deposit bill costs beverage distributors between $5 and $6 million a year.

“The cost of handling and sorting expansion items would be quite high,” adds Jim Harrison, president of the Vermont Grocers’ Association. By law, local retailers must redeem the bottles and cans of the products they sell, so changing the rules would impact every back storeroom in the state. “Most stores just shudder when they think of the challenges in terms of space and sanitation,” Harrison says.

“We’d have a mountain back there,” says Rose Gowdey, director of marketing and community relations at Burlington’s City Market. Although it doesn’t advertise the fact, the downtown grocery store does accept empty cans — provided they stock the beverage. But if fruit juice and water bottles were handled like Diet Coke cans? “We’d have to come up with something new and probably expensive to handle it,” she says, noting, “We have a strong commitment to recycling.”

Leddy is also considering a provision that would allow the money from unclaimed deposits to be returned to the state to fund solid-waste management programs. Maine, Massachusetts and Michigan already have similar rules. Paul Burns, executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, estimates this could bring the state as much as $2.5 million in additional revenue.

But the idea finds few supporters in the beverage industry. “The millions and millions of dollars just aren’t there,” says Andrew MacLean, a lobbyist for the Vermont Beverage Association. He says high redemption rates in the state mean unclaimed deposits don’t amount to much. Even so, he says, “The redemption system is a money loser for the bottlers. It’s only fair for them to get something back.”

Most observers agree that Leddy faces an uphill battle in the legislature, where industry lobbyists are lining up to defeat any expansion. But Leddy believes the bottle bill is worth a fight. “My fatherin-law had a corner store, and he was worried about the deposit law when it was first introduced,” he recounts. “Well, it worked. Nobody can say it hasn’t worked to clean up the highways and to recycle a host of materials. Now, 30 years later, we need to do what we can to make sure the bottle bill is working as well as it possibly can.”

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had the operation. With his cash inheritance, Ahmad was able to afford the sex change. He went to France, where he lived and worked as a woman, before returning to Saudi Arabia and telling his brother and sisters of the operation. They petitioned for the father’s estate to be redivided.

If He Only Had a Heart After the military newspaper Stars and Stripes reported that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld did not sign condolence letters to the families of the more than 1000 soldiers killed in Iraq, Rumsfeld admitted using a signing machine “in the interest of ensuring expeditious contact with grieving family members.” In a statement provided to the

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are officially overweight, Zimbabwe urged its citizens to “tap this potential” by attracting obese tourists to provide free manual labor on land seized from white farmers.

The Herald, the official government newspaper whose contents are approved by President Robert Mugabe’s powerful information minister, Jonathan Mayo, announced that this so-called Obesity Tourism Strategy will let overweight people shed pounds while helping Zimbabwe overcome its food crisis, which threatens half the population with starvation.

Cruelest Cut Relatives of a young Saudi man who had a sex-change operation insisted that, under Islamic law, as a woman he is entitled to only half of his inheritance.

According to the Saudi magazine Sayidaty, the man, identified only as Ahmad, inherited money upon his father’s death before he

newspaper, Rumsfeld said, “I have directed that in the future I sign each letter.”

Joyrider of the Week Police in Tucson, Arizona, cited a 27-year-old man for a pedestrian violation after an officer observed him clinging to a tractor-trailer while in a fluorescent green wheelchair.

The tractor-trailer was going 50 mph.

ulation,” sexual counseling specialist and KSO leader Siv Gamnes told the newspaper Dagsavisen. “They think it is normal to hold out for nearly an hour because it looks like the men in porn films do this.

petrated by the Democratic Party,” Nader said the book, It Happened in the Kitchen: Recipes on Food and Thought, can be had for a $100 contribution.

In Bernard Kerik’s Footsteps Slightest Provocation Julie Rose, 37, and husband William were fined the equivalent of US$230 in Somerset, England, after Julie attacked their new neighbors, slapping the man and punching his wife. The victims said that the attack occurred after she asked them to join her and her husband in a spouse swap and wouldn’t take no for an answer.

For God and Country A Vaticansanctioned sex guide encourages churchgoers to make love more often in an effort to offset “impotence and frigidity” and to address papal concerns over declining birthrates among Italian Roman Catholics.

The controversial book, It’s a Sin Not to Do It, written by theologians Roberto Beretta and Elisabetta Broli, promises the reader answers to “everything you wanted to know about sex but the Church (almost) never dared to tell you.” Bullet points on the jacket cover underline the central message: “Sex? God invented it. Original sin?

Sex has nothing to do with it.”

After billionaires Bill and Nancy Laurie donated $25 million toward the University of Missouri’s new sports arena, they were given naming rights and announced plans to name the arena after their daughter, Wal-Mart heiress Elizabeth Paige Laurie, 22. Fans, students and alumni reacted angrily when they learned that Paige Laurie did not attend Missouri. Then Paige Laurie’s freshman roommate at the University of Southern California told ABC’s “20/20” that Laurie paid her some $20,000 over 3 1/2 years to write papers and other assignments for her. Laurie’s parents withdrew their daughter’s name and said that the school could rename the facility Mizzou Arena.

Not-So-Great Escape Police in Dover, New Hampshire, reported that Steven Coleman, 37, threw two Molotov cocktails at his ex-girlfriend’s apartment building, then tried to flee on a riding lawn mower. He was arrested after a brief, slow-speed chase.

Inferiority Complexes The advanced sexual techniques and stamina displayed by porn stars are giving Norwegian teenagers hang-ups about their sex lives, according to the Scandinavian country’s Clinic for Sexual Information (KSO). Watching pornography, now readily available via the Internet, also promotes sexual experimentation. “We get young boys in here that are very embarrassed and are convinced that they suffer from premature ejac-

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Jehovah’s Witnesses in Dearborn, Michigan, have been learning Arabic as part of an effort to convert Muslims. “In six months, we have learned to read Arabic and to actually go out and give presentations,” said Recina Ward, explaining that 30 to 40 members make monthly trips into Arab-American neighborhoods in the Detroit metro area.

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y goodness, do you see the moon tonight, Jernigan? It’s sitting right on the mountains.”

“I sure do, Ellen. It’s something, all right.”

Above us the night sky was studded with diamond stars and a bright, gibbous moon.

God’s Christmas display, I thought to myself.

A recent snowfall cloaked the Green Mountains, the fresh white coat glowing in the moonlight like some improbable white lava. It felt cozy in the cab as we sped along the Bolton Flats en route to Ellen’s Northfield residence. Knowing that just outside our mobile, metal cocoon the temperature hovered at 10 below only accentuated the taxi’s gift of warmth and protection.

“Jernigan, the moon is moving around the sky! It was just on the left side of the car, and now it’s on the right. How does it do that?”

I turned and smiled at my customer of 10 years. Ellen Berman is not quite 5 feet tall, but is sturdy, buxom and surprisingly spry for her 86 years. Her blue eyes shone brightly, eagerly awaiting the answer to her question.

“Well, Ellen, the moon isn’t really moving. It’s just as the road turns and the car

Ellen held my arm as we passed through the wide double doors leading into the nursing home. She asked me, “When will I be moving home, Jernigan?” shifts, the position of the moon goes from one side of us to the other.”

This was by no means a lucid explanation, but in my defense, it was the third time I was delivering the moon lecture in the course of this ride. It’s hard to remain enthusiastic answering the same, well, inane question. On the other hand, I should have had it down pat, because Ellen had been asking me about the moon for months now, whenever it was visible during our nighttime return trips to Northfield. Her dementia has advanced over this year, and her short-term memory is close to nonexistent at this point.

“When will I be visiting Wes again?”

Ellen asked, her brow furrowing with hope.

“Next Wednesday, Ellen,” I replied, and reached over to give her shoulder a soft squeeze. “Every Wednesday I take you.”

“Oh, yes. I asked you that before.” She shook her head and sighed. Indeed, she had asked me about our next visit 15 minutes earlier. “I have a mind like a sieve.”

I chuckled at that well-worn simile and said, “That’s OK, Ellen. You go ahead and ask me as many times as you like.”

On a weekly basis for the past 10 years, I have been driving Ellen to visit with her companion, Wes Epstein, at the Wake Robin senior community in Shelburne. Until a few

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As the Stowe exit came and went, I thought about my decade-long relationship with these customers. Since the mid-’90s, I have spent more time with Ellen and Wes than anyone else in my world, with the possible exception of my closest blood relatives.

Ellen has pronounced me her “unofficial stepson,” and I think that’s about right. The two of us have logged hundreds of conversational hours; I might know more about Ellen’s life than my actual mother’s.

I know about her childhood in the slums of the Bronx; about her abusive father, whom her mother eventually threw out.

She’s told me how, at age 9, she was sent upstate to a home for orphaned Jewish girls because her mother couldn’t afford to adequately care for both her children. She made the “Sophie’s Choice” to keep Ellen’s brother.

I’ve heard how the orphanage was “the best thing” that ever happened to Ellen, and about the great food, clothes and education she received there, eventually becoming a dental hygienist. I know about her marriage to Phil Berman, a music publicist who introduced many major Country-and-Western artists to New York City. Ellen told me of the day that Phil, at age 39, had a major coronary in his office and died on the spot.

I know about how Ellen then suffered a total emotional breakdown and lost custody of her only child, a son they called Chet — with whom she has no contact to this day. I learned how, after two lost years and a move to Florida, she suddenly popped out of her depression and took an office job with the state government. Ellen told me about retiring and moving to Vermont in the early ’90s. And she told me about meeting the second true love of her life, Wes Epstein, on a tennis court in Montpelier.

The moon was still sneaking around the sky when we arrived back at the Mayo in Northfield. “Hey, Ellen,” I said as we eased to a stop at the entrance and I shifted the taxi into park. “Do you know what the moon is made out of?”

“No, I don’t, Jernigan. Tell me.”

“It’s made out of cheddar cheese.”

We both laughed heartily, though I’ve told this “joke” a hundred times. “Jernigan,” she said, grasping my forearm, “you are such a kidder!”

Ellen held my arm as we passed through the wide double doors leading into the nursing home. Walking together through the pastel-painted corridor, she asked me, “When will I be moving home, Jernigan?”

I stopped and took both her hands in mine. “Ellen, this is where you live now. It’s the Mayo. They take real good care of you here.”

“Oh, dear — I have I mind like a sieve. I just can’t remember anything.”

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Dear Cecil, I keep hearing claims that the Salem witchcraft trials were the result of poisoning by grain infected with ergot fungus, which caused convulsions and other symptoms that the simple souls of the day interpreted as signs of demonic possession. Any truth to this, Cecil?

Daniel L., Kenosha, Wisconsin Not likely. While it’s rarely possible to prove or disprove these things conclusively, evidence for the ergotismmade-them-do-it theory is unpersuasive. The whole project, in fact, smacks of a refusal to face unpleasant truths about human nature. Who needs an organic cause to explain murder in the name of righteousness? Ignorance and superstition aren’t enough?

Let’s start with the facts. During the winter of 1691’92, several girls in Salem Village, a county-size jurisdiction surrounding what’s now the city of Salem, Massachusetts, came down with a strange illness, experiencing pain, fever and convulsions and behaving oddly.

After a doctor suggested that the girls might be under supernatural influence, someone proposed baking a “witch cake” containing urine from the girls, which was then fed to a dog as a test for witchcraft.

That set the pot boiling. More girls began having seizures and claiming they’d been approached by specters of their neighbors with wicked intent. Soon a witchhunt was underway. The first three accused were a Caribbean Indian servant named Tituba; Sarah Good, a beggar; and Sarah Osborn, a quarrelsome older woman. The frightened Tituba cracked, confessing that she was a witch and that she and the other accused women had flown on “poles.”

With the jails filling with suspected witches (one was 4 years old), the colonial governor convened a special court to hear the cases. The girls’ satanic manifestations became highly stylized on the witness stand — when confronted with an accused, they immediately began to convulse or, in later stages, were struck dumb. Neighbors chimed in with stories of ominous coincidences. The court admitted two unusual (and to us, stupid) kinds of evidence: “spectral evidence,” consisting of tales of supernatural encounters, and a

touch test — if an accuser’s convulsions ceased when you touched her, you were guilty. As many as 200 people were jailed; about 50 confessed to witchcraft. From June through September of 1692, 19 accused witches were hanged and one was pressed to death with stones. Several other defendants died in prison.

By fall the frenzy had begun to subside. After the governor disallowed the use of spectral evidence, most trials ended in acquittal. Eventually the proceedings were halted, the imprisoned released, and damages paid to the estates of the dead. Embarrassed colonists began asking themselves a question that historians have debated ever since: What the hell was that all about?

In 1976 psychology grad student Linnda R. Caporael proposed the ergotism hypothesis, and history professor Mary Matossian elaborated on it in 1982. The core contentions: A cold winter followed by a moist spring and summer prior to the witchcraft hysteria favored the growth of ergot fungus in rye that the colonists were obliged to eat due to crop failure. Ergot contains toxins known to cause convulsions, hallucinations and other symptoms similar to those reported by the accusers.

Doubters were quick to raise objections: Evidence of a cold winter and crop failure is dubious, and none of the accusers displayed the full array of symptoms needed to support a diagnosis of convulsive ergotism. More importantly, the symptoms appeared only at opportune moments during the trials, strongly suggesting a psychosomatic origin if not fraud. The counterarguments seem to have persuaded most historians, but a credulous 2001 PBS documentary has helped keep conjecture about ergotism alive.

What really happened? Space won’t permit a thorough analysis, but it seems clear a concatenation of circumstances was at work, the most obvious being a bedrock belief in the reality of witches held by a theocratic society having only a superficial acquaintance with the rule of law. We’ll probably never know what was up with the first girls to act strangely, but the simplest explanation for the remainder is that they were dramatic types who enjoyed the attention and were egged on by overzealous judges. Their wild testimony might have been discounted had it not been for the confessions of defendants hoping to elude the noose — in Salem, in a departure from traditional witchhunt practice, admitted witches were spared while those insisting on their innocence courted a death sentence.

In the hysterical atmosphere of the trials few skeptics had the nerve to speak out initially lest they too wind up in the dock. Local rivalries and such may have played a part; it’s been suggested that the more energetic partisans hoped to divert attention from their failures during the Indian wars of the era. Be that as it may, history abounds with examples of the madness of crowds; to suggest that grain fungus is necessary to precipitate such episodes borders on the bizarre. (Thanks to Bibliophage of the Straight Dope Science Advisory Board for research assistance.)

CECIL ADAMS

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BY RICK KISONAK

THE OTHER TV GUIDE

New Year’s Peeve

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have seen the future. And it lip-synchs. As anyone who spent New Year’s Eve with a glass of bubbly in one hand and a TV remote in the other can tell you, 2004 went out in frightening, if historic, fashion. For the first time in 32 years, Dick Clark was missing in action, having suffered a stroke on December 6 and arranged for Regis Philbin to handle ball-dropping duties for him. As a result, what the airwaves carried our way looked less like “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” than a scene out of the horror classic Piranha.

It was a feeding frenzy. Rival broadcast entities reacted as though they could smell blood. Or at the very least, sense a change of dynasty. After having a lock on the big night for nearly a third of a century, the 75-year-old producer and host was confined to a hospital bed. Instead of sending get-well cards, NBC, Fox, MTV and even CNN sent youthfriendly talent out into the night in an effort to stake their claim.

Carson Daly led the charge for the peacock, emceeing the network’s first-ever New Year’s Eve prime-time special. “I am thrilled to be hosting and producing NBC’s New Year’s Eve show and starting a new and lasting tradition here,” he prognosticated modestly in December. I wouldn’t be so sure.

As it turned out, the TV personality’s holiday extravaganza was a snoozily routine affair — short, I regret to report, on personality. Is it my imagination, or should this guy have asked Santa to bring him one for Christmas?

There were musical performances (Avril Lavigne, Maroon 5 and Duran Duran, etc.). There was shameless corporate cross-promotion (an appearance by “The Apprentice” star Donald Trump).

And what would a New Year’s Eve celebration be without a pop-in by “Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams? Oh, I don’t know. Fun, maybe?

“This is not about me trying to steal something from Dick Clark,” Daly has assured reporters.

Well, then, maybe it should be about him trying to learn something from him.

The visionaries at Fox had a wacky idea: What if we did a countdown to the new year that was also a countdown of 2004’s most popular songs? And who better to preside over a festival of free music-industry publicity than Ryan Seacrest, host of television’s “American Idol” and radio’s “America’s Top 40?”

Actually, I could fill the rest of this space with names, but it’s too late for that. Even as Daly dug in at Rockefeller Center, Seacrest set up operations a few blocks away in Times Square and made his bid to become his generation’s Mr. New Year.

More musical performances (Hoobastank, Evanescence, etc.). An appearance by Tom “what ever happened to that nut, anyway” Green. And what would a New Year’s Eve celebration be without a 20-minute-long world premiere video by Usher?

Again, I’m going to go with fun.

“When you think of music in 2004,” the Ryanator declared, “only one name comes to mind: Usher.” If you’re gifted with a mind like Seacrest’s, perhaps. Here’s another funny from him in response to a CNN interviewer: “When it’s time to say, ‘OK, here’s the show and the guy that is going to be around on New Year’s Eve for years to come,’ I would definitely like to be the one that the baton gets passed to.”

I just bet you would, you pioneering force in broadcasting, you. But, first, you’ll have to get past Colin Powell.

That’s right. The outgoing Secretary of State acted as second-in-command to Philbin on ABC’s perennial ratings buster (the “Rockin’ Eve” telecast has traditionally brought in numbers second only to Oscars night). With the assistance of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Powell activated the launch sequence that dropped the big one on nearly a million revelers, whose peculiar idea of reveling seemed limited to trying to recognize Carson Daly and Ryan Seacrest through goofy, 2005-shaped glasses.

“I could not imagine a better way to ring in the New Year,” Powell effused, “than surrounded by the energy and enthusiasm of the American people and those watching on television together in the hopes of a brighter tomorrow.” No? How about surrounded by the enthusiasm of American troops brought home from that doomed and ill-advised boondoggle you and your buddies got us into in Iraq?

Also keeping his eye on the ball as the New Year approached was CNN’s Anderson Cooper. He wasn’t a whole lot of fun, but, while Regis was forcing viewers to listen to Kenny G and Earth, Wind &

Maybe Colin Powell watches that ball fall and is filled with hope for a brighter tomorrow. Or maybe he’s just putting the best face on a less than preferable situation. As anyone at the UN will tell you, he’s been known to do that.

Fire, Cooper at least treated his audience to Green Day. You know, I’m pretty sure I read that Ryan Seacrest was the inspiration for American Idiot.

Meanwhile, over at MTV, Usher was being named Hottest Star of 2004. Hardest to Avoid, anyway.

As is his tradition, Conan O’Brien ushered in the New Year for the central time zone on his show. The “Late Night” host himself commented on the sudden outbreak of countdown programs, observing to guest Darrell Hammond, “Everybody’s getting in on it. Anderson Cooper’s even doing one on CNN!” Rather than simply playing a tape of the Times Square ball falling, the show’s crew erected a nightmarish device bearing gigantic Oprah and Jim Belushi heads, which, in the seconds leading up to 1 a.m., were lowered in such a way as to allow their tongues to lock with one another’s.

Surprisingly, this was not the evening’s most disturbing image. That would have been Ashlee Simpson’s appearance as West Coast co-host for the ABC broadcast. Am I missing something?

Wasn’t it just weeks ago that the talent-challenged recording artist suffered public disgrace on “Saturday Night Live” when a technical glitch revealed that she was lip-synching to a prerecorded vocal track? The whole world has turned upside down. You make a sex video these days and get your own TV show. You fake a live performance and you’re catapulted further into the limelight. If Milli Vanilli were around today, a national holiday would no doubt be named in their honor.

Maybe I’m becoming a codger. Maybe I’ve forgotten the true meaning of New Year’s Eve. To be honest, I’m not clear anymore what the hoopla’s all about. We’re all another year older? Is anybody over 25 really thrilled about that? And if they are, can I please get the name of the pharmaceuticals they’re using? Maybe Colin Powell watches that ball fall and is filled with hope for a brighter tomorrow. Or maybe he’s just putting the best face

on a less than preferable situation. As anyone at the UN will tell you, he’s been known to do that.

No, I don’t think the true meaning of New Year’s Eve is going to be found in the words of Colin Powell. Or Hoobastank. My guess is the goto guy for this one is Scottish bard Robert Burns, who in 1788 shaped an ancient folk song into a timeless piece of verse that, many years later, was shaped back into the theme song for this special night: “Auld Lang Syne.” Feel free to sing along: We twa hae run about the braes, And pou’d the gowans fine, But we’ve wander’d monie a weary fit, in auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl’d in the burn Frae morning sun till dine, But seas between us braid hae roar’d Sin auld lang syne.

And there’s a hand my trusty fiere, And gie’s a hand o thine, And we’ll tak a right guid-willie waught, For auld lang syne” Glad I could clear that up for us. Have the best 2005 ever. m

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BY SARAH TUFF

MAKING BODY-MIND CONNECTIONS

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y New Year’s resolutions tend to last about as long as a flute-full of champagne, and I’m not alone. Whether we want to quit smoking, lose weight or get rich, 13 percent of us fizzle out five minutes past midnight, according to Health magazine; by St. Patrick’s Day, more than half of Americans have given up their good intentions. A measly 12 percent make it through the entire year.

Against such odds, more people are turning to clinical hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, to break their bad habits. And thanks to recent neurological studies that bolster the anecdotal evidence of hypnotic effects, the practice is becoming more acceptable in mainstream medical circles.

Once the realm of high school gymnasium entertainers and cartoon characters, hypnosis is finally getting some respect. Its applications extend beyond smoking cessation and weight loss to performance enhancement, pain management and curing phobias related to flying, driving and buttons.

Yes, buttons. Apparently, it’s a fairly common malady in England.

I, too, suffer from a fear of buttons: namely, the “on” switch of my Macintosh, which sends me spiraling into a frenzy of multitasking, anxiety and daydreaming as I attempt to meet various deadlines. Hoping to find a bit more focus in 2005, I book an initial appointment with hypnotherapist Kristin Watson at Burlington’s Pathways to Wellbeing.

In her office, there are no traceinducing pendulums or whirlygigs.

Instead, I find two chairs, a bookshelf and a table; Watson is also a massage therapist.

She asks me a few questions about what relaxes me; at first I answer “skiing,” but then remember being forced as a kid to slide down slopes on minus-20-degree days, which was definitely not relaxing. I switch to “being outdoors, on the water.” She asks how my life will be better if I am able to improve my concentration

and stress reduction, and habits — good and bad — that make up my work day.

Watson uses this information to steer clients through hypnosis sessions, so that the positive habits rise to the surface and negative actions sink to the bottom. “Our day is made up of hundreds of little habits,” says Watson, who points out that the movie Groundhog Day, in which Bill Murray learns to correct his selfdestructive behavior, is a good primer in the basics of hypnosis. Other movies discredit the practice by spreading misinformation, according to Watson. In Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Voltan puts Woody Allen under an evil hypnotic trance.

“A person under hypnosis will not do anything they don’t want to do,” says Hawaii sport psychologist Dr. Beale, who creates customized selfhypnosis CDs and MP3 files. “You can only help people through hypnosis.”

Hypnosis, in fact, is a natural state we fall into every day — driving the car, for example, or staring at the computer screen. Hypnotherapists simply use the power of suggestion to help individuals tuck beneficial ideas into their subconscious minds. While they are in this deeply relaxed state, Watson asks would-be nicotine quitters to imagine themselves as future non-smokers and, in contrast, picture what they would look like after five more years of continued smoking.

The nonsmoking image grows larger and in full color while the smoking image, in black and white, shrinks and disappears. “I’ve had pack-a-day people quit in one session,” says Watson. “But I’ve also had people who’ve had to come back several times; it just depends on how ready, motivated and suggestible you are.”

Suggestibility is key. While Psychology Today claims that 95 percent of people can be hypnotized to some degree, Watson estimates that only about three-quarters of the

clients she sees pass the susceptibility tests on the first try; many find that it’s a learned experience.

I feel silly — and skeptical — when I lie back on the table and close my eyes. “Let your body feel heavier,” says Watson from a nearby chair. “In a few minutes you’re going to feel more relaxed than you’ve ever felt before.”

Yeah, right, I think. Cars are honking on Battery and King Streets; a distant ambulance wails. These out-

now on. After what seems like five minutes, Watson tells me I am soon going to open my eyes and feel alert and refreshed, as if after a long nap.

I’m astonished when my eyelids flutter open and I discover it’s been half an hour.

“You passed those tests with flying colors!” says Watson.

The real test, however, comes when I return to my desk.

I fail miserably. Within 30 seconds of sitting down, I hop on my

I’ve had pack-a-day people quit in one session. It just depends on how ready, motivated and suggestible you are.

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side noises, says Watson, will only contribute to the relaxation. She tells me to feel the outside world melting away, to visualize myself in a sailboat on a calm sea, surrounded by white puffy clouds and the sounds of other vessels.

The muscles around my mouth begin to slacken, and I remember the clanking halyards, the snap of sails in the wind and the wailing foghorns that served as a soundtrack for my once worry-free summer days. By the time Watson tells me I can’t open my eyes, I really can’t; they feel glued shut. I can’t lift my left arm, either.

When she tells me I’m holding a red helium balloon in my right hand, and that I’ll be amused as the arm lifts into the air, sure enough, my right arm heads for the ceiling and I start laughing. It’s a little embarrassing — and freaky.

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instant-messenger system and begin gossiping with one of my brothers.

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I do pretty much everything except concentrate on one of the three assignments I’m juggling.

The next morning, while I’m running, I feel myself sliding back into a trancelike state. With my conscious mind focused on avoiding ice slicks and unleashed dogs, my subconscious sees productivity, calm, creativity.

That day, I sail from one story to the next, refusing to succumb to distractions, and I soon find myself revisiting the initial hynotherapy experience. Did it work? Maybe. Should I go again, for lasting success?

Depending on the problem, two to 10 sessions is a typical prescription.

Either way, my resolution has already outlasted last year’s, to be more patient. Now it’s time to focus on getting rich. m

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Sounds Like a Plan — Former Gov. Howard Dean is hosting an “Un-auguration” on January 20 at the Sheraton Hotel in South Burlington from 6 to 10 p.m.

There’ll be music, refreshments and a certain pretty funny standup comic.

In fact, Jason Lorber is so hilarious that voters in Burlington’s Old North End recently elected him to the legislature.

About time the Statehouse had a certified comedian.

No surprise Tuesday when HoHo officially declared his candidacy for chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

As far as the ailing party of Franklin D. Roosevelt goes, HoHo is just what the doctor ordered.

Media Notes — Out with the old and in with the new, eh?

The Burlington Free Press’ top political reporter Candace Page will not be spending the rest of the winter at the Statehouse. Though she was there for the big opening last week, Ms. Page tells Seven Days she’s returning to home base in Burlington “to cover the environment, land use and agriculture in Vermont.”

It was Candy’s fourth stint under the dome. Her first began in 1974. Talk about institutional memory, eh?

Terri Hallenbeck is the new Freeps Statehouse reporter replacing Madame Page. Terri’s been the local Gannett paper’s assistant metro editor for the last five years.

She’s a Rochester, New York, native, a UVM grad and former Peace Corps volunteer who served in Niger, West Africa.

For Terri, journalism is a family affair. Husband Brent Hallenbeck is also a staff writer at the Freeps.

Welcome to Montpeculiar!

Over in TV Land, WPTZ reporter Graham Johnson is heading back to Seattle after almost five years with our local NBC affiliate. Very solid reporter.

Bon voyage.

Burlington Square Garden? — One year after its first meeting, the Governor’s Arena Study Committee received a long-anticipated consultant’s report of the feasibility of a new sports arena in the Burlington area.

The commission, chaired by Commerce Secretary Kevin Dorn, meets next month to come up with final recommendations to Gov. Jim Douglas.

But don’t get your hopes up.

One hour before the commission met Monday, Gov. Scissorhands was pooh-poohing the prospects of a new arena. The problem, you see, is figuring out where the money will come from.

UVM, not surprisingly, is gungho for the project. Of course, UVM has no intention of paying a nickel for it.

That leaves students and us taxpayers.

Actually, the biggest hurdle is not financing the estimated $60 million construction. The biggest hurdle is finding a way to cover the projected $2.7 million in annual operating costs.

Douglas told attendees at the

Lake Champlain Chamber breakfast, “There’ll be questions about its sustainability from a financial standpoint on an ongoing basis.”

The arena study suggests increases in student fees and/or increases in the state sales tax and rooms-and-meals tax as possibilities.

Needless to say, that is not music to the ears of Gov. No Tax Increase.

“Some will say,” said the Gov, “we should add on a tax for an arena and, before you know it, local taxes have gotten pretty high.”

Stay tuned.

P.S. The fact that hockey fans are second-class citizens in the U.S.A. was driven home last week when ESPN declined to air the gold medal game in the World Ice Hockey Junior Championships from faraway North Dakota. Had the U.S. team made the final, ESPN would have broadcast the game. But Canada vs. Russia?

The sports cable network apparently makes more money airing those Texas Hold ’Em poker games.

Pathetic!

Gaye Press Coverage — The best line of the session to date was uttered on opening day by House Minority Leader Rick Hube on Ch. 5.

Asked about the ascension of Democrat Gaye Symington to the podium as House Speaker, Rockin’ Ricky the Republican replied in his trademark gravelly voice, “I’m looking forward to working on her, er, with her.”

Nice catch.

So far, Vermont’s new speaker is off to a fine start.

It hasn’t taken long to get the sense that the new speaker is blessed with intelligence, integrity and a sense of fairness, as demonstrated by her committee assignments. As Symington told the members last week, “You have given me a gavel, not a crown!”

Meanwhile, some wonder how WGOP, er, WCAX will work on the new speaker, given the station’s kidglove treatment of Lady Gaye’s Republican predecessor and uncritical coverage of Gov. Scissorhands.

As all but recent transplants know, WCAX’s owner Red Martin has long been a generous donor to Republican, and only Republican, candidates.

Still, we were more than a little surprised Thursday evening when WCAX’s news reader Marselis Parsons told viewers that Speaker Symington had declined to do an on-camera interview and — here’s the shocker — was refusing to talk to all reporters until the following Monday.

If true, stop the presses!

“We wanted to talk to House Speaker Gaye Symington about this report,” Marsillyiss told the 6 o’clock audience. “She helped write Act 60 — and her leadership also led to Act 68 — but Symington did not want to talk on camera. She says she will not be doing any interviews until Monday, when she hands out committee assignments to lawmakers.”

It was a “Twilight Zone” moment. Symington has appeared very open to press inquiries so far.

Why would she suddenly shut the door? Had the brain of Speaker Walter Freed been transplanted into Symington’s skull?

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When we confronted the new speaker Monday with the Ch. 3 report, she looked at us incredulously. Obviously, Lady Gaye has been too busy to watch Parsons and his better half Sera Congi every night.

“I don’t ever remember having that conversation with anybody,” said Symington.

So we put on our Howard Kurtz hat and emailed Parsons and his boss, General Manager Peter Martin over at our local CBS affiliate.

Hey, as everyone knows, it’s been a bad week at Black Rock, as the New York City headquarters of CBS is known. The network ate a ton of crow, admitting inaccuracies in Dan Rather’s “60 Minutes II” report about Dubya’s less-than-honorable National Guard service.

The bottom line in journalism is accuracy. No one gets everything right all of the time, but it’s the goal we all shoot for. Mistakes not only hurt one’s pride, they hurt something much more important — one’s credibility.

Since no other Statehouse scribe we spoke with was aware that Lady Gaye was refusing to talk to the Vermont press, the accuracy of the WCAX report looked a little dodgy.

According to Mr. Martin, Ch. 3 reporter Kristin Carlson asked Gaye’s assistant, Jill Krowinsky, last Thursday if the speaker would have time for an interview on several subjects. Martin informed us Jill did indeed get back to Kristin within five minutes and informed her, “Gaye would not be doing interviews until the following Monday, when she would announce committee assignments.”

According to Martin, Carlson told her she wasn’t interested in committee assignments and wanted to touch on other issues.

Krowinsky declined comment, referring questions to her boss.

Carlson likewise did not wish to discuss the matter. She told us Tuesday afternoon she was “on deadline,” and didn’t have time to talk about it.

We do know that Reporter Carlson and Speaker Symington had a little private chat earlier on Tuesday. Hope all is well.

“I talked with Kristin,” said Symington, “and I understand better what happened.” Carlson, you see, had called to talk about a new education-financing report.

The speaker did not know that her assistant had told Kristin that the speaker was busy on committee assignments and didn’t have time for an on-camera interview.

As it turned out, committee assignments were handed out late Friday morning, and the speaker appears to be speaking to everybody, including WCAX-TV. In fact, Tuesday morning the special House Health Care Committee met with Lady Gaye in the speaker’s office. Two reporters slid into the room and quietly observed the proceedings.

Not one word of objection was raised.

Under the previous speaker, that had about as much chance of happening as hell freezing over.

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No Stranger in the Kingdom Winston Dowland: native Vermonter, Navy vet…and new Progressive Party star

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hen Winston Dowland ran for state legislator as a Progressive last fall, he admits he didn’t think he’d win. His candidacy was a long shot — the 62-year-old Holland resident was the first Progressive STORY candidate to run in his two-seat district in CATHY the state’s Northeast Kingdom. He and a RESMER long-shot Democrat ran against two popular Republican incumbents — Loren IMAGES Shaw, who’d ousted a pro-civil-union JEB Democrat in the anti-gay backlash of WLLACE- 2000, and Nancy Sheltra, the stridently BRODEUR conservative eight-term legislator from Derby.

It seemed unlikely that a Progressive could unseat either. After all, the party’s left-leaning statement of principles advocates nuclear disarmament and decries “white privilege.” Its platform also calls for “full equality” for same-gender couples — yep, that means gay marriage.

When the dust settled on election night, Winston Dowland was in second place — behind Shaw, and 14 votes ahead of Sheltra. A tense recount left Dowland with a slim nine-vote margin over the long-serving Republican. And it left many

Vermont political observers wondering, who is this guy?

Dowland doesn’t fit the stereotypical Prog profile. For starters, his Vermont accent exempts him from the charge that he’s some kind of kooky invader. And his sensible gray crew-cut contrasts sharply with the ponytail worn by Burlington Representative and Progressive House Caucus Chair David Zuckerman. Born in Derby Line, Dowland left Vermont in 1959 to join the Navy, and served five tours of duty in Vietnam. When he returned to Vermont in 1979, he found jobs as a mail carrier and a welder. “I know what it is to work for a living,” he says during an interview in a Montpelier coffee shop on the day of his swearing in at the Statehouse.

But although some 62 year-olds might deliver a line like that with a trace of bitterness, Dowland imbues it only with an earnest pride. It’s something his campaign manager, retired Episcopal priest Bob Castle, likes about him. “He’s not an angry man,” says Castle. Sure enough, Dowland strikes listeners as straightfor-

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These new reps now make up half of the six-member Progressive Caucus. “We all have the same ideas,” insists Dowland. And, he notes with a maverick twinkle in his eye, “The people from the Northeast Kingdom like them ideas.”

Even so, Dowland concedes that he had another advantage: “Everybody knew me in the area.” He adds, “People here vote for the person, and what they’ve done, and what they’re doing.” Dowland has already done quite a bit: He served on the town planning commission in recent years and currently chairs Holland’s Selectboard, a job he intends to keep during his service in the Legislature.

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Burlington Prog boss David Zuckerman likes his Orleans County colleague and says he brings “a Bernie flavor” to the party. has gotten to know quite a few vets and their widows. “When they don’t get anything and I can get ’em something, that’s pretty rewarding,” he says. The DAV also offers free transportation to members who need a lift. Up in the Kingdom, Dowland and his wife often do the driving.

Dowland’s work with veterans drew attention to his viability as a candidate for the Legislature. Last spring, he raised enough money to send a group of Vermont World War II vets to the opening of the new WWII Memorial on the Mall in Washington, D.C. Afterwards, representatives from all three parties approached him about the possibility of running for office.

Dowland considers himself an independent and says he “thought seriously” about running as a Democrat, but was interested in offering voters “something different.” In the end, it was Anthony Pollina who convinced him to run as a Progressive.

The two first met at a campaign stop in Holland in October 2002, while the former gubernatorial candidate was running for lieutenant governor. “Jeez, I really liked what he had to say,” recalls Dowland. “If he was a party other than Progressive, I probably would have sashayed over to them.”

Pollina’s populist slant drew Dowland into the fold. The retiree recalls that when he returned to Vermont after his stint in the Navy, he had to work two or three jobs at a time to support his family. For a while, he worked the night shift at Butterfield’s Tap and Die, and labored during the day as a welder for a company making quad tractors. At one point, he tried, unsuccessfully, to start a dumpster-making business.

Based on his experiences, Dowland believes the economic

survival of the Kingdom hinges on supporting small business owners and advocating for a livable wage. He’s also open to establishing a single-payer health-care system. “Dr. Dynasaur is single-payer,” he observes, “and it’s a heck of a good system.” He favors extending the program to adults.

But while those are the same positions held by urban Progs, Dowland frames them in a different way. That, in addition to being well known locally, may be the key to his appeal with conservative rural voters; plenty of people voted for both him and Sheltra. When talking about a livable wage, for example, Dowland suggests that better wages will strengthen families by allowing women to stay home and raise children. “Right now, the wife’s working, the husband’s working,” he says, “and they’re not getting ahead.

They ought to have a choice if the wife wants to stay home.”

It’s an old-fashioned argument that you probably wouldn’t hear in Burlington, but it works for Dowland.

He brings his family-values approach to the jobs issue, too, when he points out that none of his three grown children can afford to live in Vermont. They can’t find jobs here. “Ain’t no big companies coming up in our area,” he notes. “If we can create these [small business] jobs, I think we can keep our families here.”

At the core of Dowland’s approach to Progressive issues is a message that the Left has been trying to sell nationwide, so far without much success. Namely, that these economic concerns are doing far more to hurt families than gay marriage ever will.

That was essentially Dowland’s pitch to voters and, because of who he is, it worked. While Sheltra repeatedly invoked abortion and “the homosexual agenda” at candidate forums, Dowland quietly expressed support for both abortion rights

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“I said, ‘The gay issue’s old.

Let’s move on to something important to this area,’” he explains. “She beat herself.

People just got sick of hearing that type of stuff.”

When pressed about his stance on gay marriage, Dowland uses an anecdote about racism to illustrate his position. When he went to Florida in ’59 after joining the Navy, he saw a white woman berate a black woman on a bus, instructing her to sit in the back. It disturbed him. “I can see how a gay person would feel if they were treated like that,” he says. And then he moves on to the issues he’d rather discuss.

The success of Dowland’s approach isn’t lost on Prog boss David Zuckerman. The Burlington Rep likes his Orleans County colleague and says he brings “a Bernie flavor” to the party. Zuckerman describes Dowland’s perspective as an asset. “That’s going to really help us connect with other Vermonters who agreed with us but were hedging because of the stereotypes,” he says.

Zuckerman calls Dowland’s victory evidence of Progressive inroads that have existed for the past few election cycles.

“People haven’t recognized that we’ve done well in the Kingdom,” he says. In 2002, Anthony Pollina beat Democratic candidate Peter Shumlin in five Northeastern Vermont counties. “With Winston, Dexter and Sandy, we’ve shown what many of us in the party have known for a while, which is that we have members in rural parts of the state.”

Barbara Postman, the Democratic Rep who lost to Loren Shaw in 2000 and who approached Dowland to run for the Democrats last year, admits she was “disappointed to some extent” that he chose to run as a Progressive. But, she notes, her party fielded only one candidate, and endorsed Dowland for the other seat. Besides, she chides, Dowland’s party affiliation is less important than people think. “When it comes down to it, I don’t think he’s going to vote straight party line anyway,” she says admiringly.

“Winston’s got his own mind.”

Postman also says that although the Progs have gained ground in the Northeast Kingdom, so have the Democrats. Party meetings that used to draw five people are now drawing 30 or 40. She suggests that Dowland’s election, and that of Randall, a Kingdom dairy farmer, bode well for the Dems, too. The former state legislator, who knows a thing or two about fluctuations in political climate, states the obvious when she says, “Things are changing up there.” 쩾

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aurie Anderson isn’t a “star” in the traditional, hit-parade sense. In fact, the popularity of her futurist anthem “O Superman,” in 1981, came as a bit of a surprise.

The classically trained violinist and avantgarde artist is more of a media auteur than a music celebrity. For the past two decades, she has delivered — and exported — challenging yet unpretentious modern art.

Proficient in musical composition, poetry, photography and filmmaking, the New York City-based Anderson is also a pioneer of electronics in music. Her stage performances run from stripped-down spoken-word pieces to full-blown multimedia events in which her insights about human nature coincide with beautiful, hitech music.

The new millennium found the 57year-old Renaissance woman appointed to a curious government post: As NASA’s first-ever Artist-in-Residence, she acted as an interface between hard science and human passion. These experiences inform her latest stage work, The End of the Moon, which will be at the Flynn this Friday.

A series of vignettes about the nature of beauty, perception of time and optimism in the face of uncertainty, The End of the Moon certainly tackles lofty subjects. Yet what might become unwieldy in the hands of another artist is, in Anderson’s, touching and poignant — and funny.

In addition to the new stage piece, a touring retrospective of Anderson’s sonic and visual oeuvre is making its way through Europe, and she’s currently at work on an installation for the 2005 World Expo in Japan. Seven Days recently chatted with the ever-busy artist via phone from Antigua.

SEVEN DAYS: You seem comfortable talking about your work. Do you feel this is a necessary part of being creative?

LAURIE ANDERSON: For me it’s an interesting part, because there’s always a backstory. I learn a lot about what I’m doing by talking to people and listening to their questions. I enjoy that part of it.

SD: Do you ever get tired of explaining to the media what a piece is all about?

LA: Well, I don’t necessarily think of the people I talk to as “the media,” and I hope they don’t think of me so much as “the world of culture.” I’m just having a conversation with someone. But it does help me sort of clarify my reasons for doing things.

SD: The End of the Moon tackles some pretty broad topics — the nature of beauty and the perception of time. What inspired you?

LA: Last year around this time I was asked

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to write for a Buddhist group. Every few months they’d ask visual artists and curators to write what they called a “white paper.” I wrote an essay called “Time and Beauty” for them. I was in Athens… about 15 blocks away was the Parthenon.

I started thinking more about these things because of that paper.

SD: I’ve read that appreciation of beauty might not be more than recognizing symmetry. What is it for you?

LA: When I had that apartment facing

LA: I got a lot out of talking to people who are looking for things in other worlds. It’s a balance of trying to figure out what you’re looking for while keeping your eyes open. It made me question what I thought was beautiful and good.

Einstein rejected some of his own theories on the basis that they were too ugly. And I thought, Boy, what is it that he’s looking for? Does it have to resonate in this beautiful way? What does that mean? But the fact that this piece is pictured as a report about my residency is a bit of a disguise.

There’s lots of music, stories about my

There are no rules about art. Once you start making rules about what it should look like or what it should do, you’re back in this 19th-century way of thinking.

SD: Is that a valid artistic method?

It seems like it might be contradictory for a creative person.

LA: I do think it’s an artistic act to see something in a new way, and you don’t always have to be the person who is making the art. The other thing I truly believe is that there are no rules about art.

Once you start making rules about what it should look like or what it should do, you’re back in this 19th-century way of thinking. You realize that critics are judging things on just what they’re told to look for, and then people are unable to see things for themselves. That’s the biggest challenge for artists, to figure out how to get out of those traps. That’s why we use things like notes and colors, because they do that stuff the best.

SD: Where do these explorations lead?

LA: I’m trying to find new ways to see the world, and I suppose that it does lead somewhere, although I hate to think of the future as some sort of road. I’m trying desperately to live in the present, instead of doing things so they’ll be better in the future. I want to eventually understand how to get rid of my own ego in this, to stop expressing myself and understand things better. It gives me a sense of freedom — freedom to sink into other ways of seeing things, into a bigger picture.

But I don’t have goals about how to make other people feel.

SD: Did working as NASA’s Artist-inResidence have a big impact on your recent work?

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SD: A lot of NASA’s scientific breakthroughs might be used for military purposes. How do you feel about that?

LA: I’m not naïve about it. The army has always been out there with the scientific pioneers. It’s how the West was won, you know? Quite a bit of what they do is for military research, and I do talk about this in my piece. Before the tour NASA asked for a transcript of the text, and I said, “No way!” OK, I worked for the government, but I’m not working for the government — I can say whatever I want to! This made them incredibly nervous, but they knew my work well enough when they asked me to do this to realize I wasn’t going to be some sort of NASA shill.

SD: How is your work for the Japanese World Expo coming together?

LA: It’s going to open in April. Over the last couple weeks, we were trying to translate some of the texts. It’s a film about the different ways we experience time, done in short, haiku-like stories.

Words and concepts become slippery when you try to translate them. One of the Japanese men I was working with said, “When you say justice, we say harmony. When you talk about rights, we talk about responsibilities.” It’s an utterly different mental landscape. For Westerners, justice is a really basic concept, and we’d go to war for that. It’s replaced in another culture by the idea of harmony. Then again, tell that to the Japanese army in World War II, and you’d have a different story.

SD: Traveling abroad must be pretty insightful. What are your recent impressions about America’s place in the world?

LA: Well, what passes for communication here is propaganda. It’s very controlled.

Every country goes through oppressive times, and this is unfortunately one for us. The more time I spend in Europe, the more I realize it’s not always going to be like this. But we’re not respected. The British are our only friends, and they view us as drunk drivers. The strong-arm tactics aren’t appreciated. But even though our diplomacy is pitied, our culture is valued. It’s not so simple. It’s a complicated thing. m

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BY DAN FROSCH

The first time Kristin Peterson’s husband hit her, she was asleep in their bed. A split second after Joshua’s fist smashed into her face, she awoke and ran, terrified and crying, to the bathroom to wipe the blood spurting from her nose. When she stuck her head back into the bedroom, there he was — punching at the air, muttering how she was coming after him and how he was going to kill her.

Kristin started yelling but Joshua’s eyes were closed. He was still asleep. The next morning Joshua saw the dried blood on his wife. “Oh, God,” she recalls him saying. “I did that.”

Joshua Peterson doesn’t remember the night or the nightmares. He also can’t remember punching his wife again in his sleep a few weeks later, this time driving her front tooth through her lip, all the while murmuring how he’d never go back.

For six months last year, Peterson helped build an oil pipeline across Iraq as a specialist in the Army’s 110th Quartermaster Company. On the same highway where Private Jessica Lynch was ambushed, he saw Iraqi soldiers, dead and rotting, dangling out of their tanks. One time Peterson’s truck broke down and he was surrounded by a group of Iraqi children, some throwing rocks, others toting AK-47s. “I kept thinking, ‘God, I can’t handle this,’” the 24-year-old says with a hollow laugh.

Since Peterson came back to Richmond Hill, Georgia, in August 2003, these memories have turned him into a man Kristin often doesn’t recognize — a man who lashes out in anger at her and their 21-month-old son, whose awful dreams tell him to beat his wife because, in his sleep, she’s an Iraqi.

There are thousands of Operation Iraqi Freedom soldiers across the country like

Joshua Peterson. They are coming home with minds twisted by what they’ve seen and done in Iraq.

A December 2003 Army study — published in The New England Journal of Medicine — found that approximately 16 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq were suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a psychologically debilitating condition causing intense nightmares, paranoia and anxiety. But that study is already out of date.

Now, after a particularly bloody summer and fall, many military and mental-health experts predict the rate of PTSD will actually run nearly twice what the Army study found, approximately the same level suffered by Vietnam veterans. Others think it could spike even higher, and note that rarely before has such a dramatic rate of PTSD manifested itself so early. At the same time, concern is mounting over the system designed to help: the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Numerous reports show the VA does not have many of the essential services veterans desperately need.

“I don’t know how many people are going to be seeking treatment, or whether the demand is going to be met by available resources,” acknowledges Matthew Friedman, executive director of the VA’s National Center for PTSD. “What I am confident of is that people who come for treatment will get good treatment.”

Yet the VA chronically has underfunded mental-health programs and currently projects a $1.65 billion shortfall in those programs by the end of 2007.

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stress fractures Is Vermont armed to address returning vets’ mental health? BY KEN PICARD A wooden bear at the entrance to the South Burlington Vet Center greets arriving veterans with a sign that says, “Welcome home.” A black-and-white POW/MIA decal in the front window reads, “You are not forgotten.” And a bumper sticker behind the reception desk reminds visitors, “Women are veterans, too.”

Another message, though not posted on the center’s walls or windows, is understood implicitly by the mental-health counselors who work here: If you’ve taken fire in a war zone, your life will never be the same again.

Since 1979, the South Burlington Vet Center has been helping combat veterans cope with the emotional and psychological difficulties of readjusting to civilian life — from mild, combat-related stress reactions such as anxiety, irritability and sleeplessness to severe depression, substance abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The center’s counseling services are free to all veterans and their families, regardless of where those vets served. Not surprisingly, most of the center’s clients in the last 25 years have been Vietnam vets.

But that could change soon. In the last year, Vermont has experienced its largest military mobilization since World War II. Currently, nearly 1000 Vermont Army Reserve and Air National Guardsmen are deployed overseas; hundreds more will be called up in the coming weeks and months. And with the first wave of about 200 Iraq veterans due to return to Vermont in March, some military families, community members and local mental-health professionals are beginning to ask: Are we prepared for all the problems that may accompany their arrival?

Fred Forehand is director of the South Burlington Vet Center and one of its three mental-health clinicians. Forehand has seen the center’s caseload double since April 2003, when the Iraq War began. He says that many of those clients have been to the center before, such as vets whose past psychological wounds were reopened by images of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Others are Vietnam veterans whose sons and daughters are now serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom — or who are being called to active duty again themselves.

But Forehand also points out that Iraq War vets are already coming through the center’s doors. Thus far, their numbers are relatively small compared to the total caseload. However, that trickle could become a torrent as Vermont and northern New York State experience large waves of troops returning to civilian life.

“We’re sort of in a holding pattern waiting for things to happen,” says Forehand. “It’s always been manageable, but we just don’t know. There’s a lot of uncertainty.”

One unknown is how many returning soldiers will need long-term counseling and treatment. There’s growing evidence that the nation’s mental-health system could be inundated with tens of thousands of soldiers coming back from Iraq who suffer from moderate to severe psychological problems related to their tours of duty (see accompanying story). As The New York Times reported several weeks ago, a U.S. Army study found that about one in

six soldiers serving in Iraq reports symptoms of serious anxiety, major depression or PTSD. And some experts predict that the number could be closer to one in three — the rate experienced during the Vietnam War. What will this mean for Vermont?

Forehand says we can expect to see many of the same maladies that afflicted veterans of earlier conflicts, albeit in larger numbers: increased rates of drug and alcohol dependency, marital difficulties, spousal abuse, financial hardships, even homelessness. Last month, for example, United Press International reported that Iraq veterans are already turning up at homeless shelters around the country, raising concerns about a new generation of uprooted vets in numbers not seen since the postVietnam era. And the UK’s Telegraph newspaper reported two weeks ago that the U.S. Army is now sending some troops to “‘marriage enrichment’ seminars and romantic getaways” to stem the skyrocketing rates of divorce and domestic violence among returning soldiers.

Another unknown: How will Vermont soldiers, who are by and large “weekend warriors,” cope with the enormous stress of combat as compared to full-time military troops? On the one hand, unlike the soldiers who were drafted during Vietnam, Vermont’s guardsmen and women are volunteers willingly serving their country.

And the outpouring of community support for the troops in Iraq is at a level not seen since World War II, as evidenced, for example, by the proliferation of yellow ribbons, car magnets and “Vermontmade” care packages sent to the troops.

Forehand says such emotional support goes a long way toward helping soldiers and their families cope with the strain of extended separation.

On the other hand, Vermont’s soldiers are also much older than the troops who served in earlier wars. The average age of Vermont’s Task Force Green Mountain battalion is 35; some Vermont soldiers heading to Iraq are as old as 58. And unlike the 19- to 22-year-old soldiers who made up the bulk of the fighting forces in Vietnam, many of Vermont’s guardsmen and airmen were deeply entrenched in their communities, supporting spouses and children, owning businesses and so forth. Simply put, the U.S. military has very little prior experience to draw on for predicting how an older generation of soldiers will cope with combat stress and civilian readjustment.

Vermont’s returning vets could also present another unique challenge: More women are serving in the military than ever before. Female soldiers now comprise about 10 percent of the Vermont Army National Guard, and about 15 percent of the Air National Guard. Currently, about 70 Vermont women are deployed overseas. How these female soldiers will cope with the emotional scars of war is another unknown. As Forehand puts it, “The war zone doesn’t respect gender.”

Vermont’s military commanders say they’re not just waiting around for the other shoe to drop. Jon Coffin is outpatient director at the Howard Center for

Human Services, as well as a colonel and staff psychologist in the Vermont National Guard. He says that when it comes to preparing Vermont’s troops and their families for the stress of combat and their eventual return to civilian life, the Vermont Guard is “light years ahead” of where it was in Vietnam.

Shortly before Christmas, for example, Coffin was in Mississippi visiting with Vermont soldiers who were training for their overseas deployment. His job, Coffin explains, was to “stress-inoculate as many people as I could by telling them that we will be taking care of them upon their return.

“If people come back with PTSD, we’re locked and loaded to work with them,” he continues. “We’re hoping in the main, however, that people aren’t going to come back with PTSD. They’re going to come

“I don’t know what we’ll need,” he adds. “Maybe no one will ever want to talk to a counselor. Or maybe a hundred will. But we’ll be ready.”

Nevertheless, some Vermonters aren’t convinced that enough is being done to prepare the civilian sector. The experience of Vietnam taught us that some returning vets will want nothing to do with the VA, the Vet Center or anyone else associated the U.S. military. “My God, it’s déjà vu all over again,” says Dave Ross of the Vermont’s Veterans for Peace.

He points out that just as many Vietnam veterans died of suicides, drug and alcohol overdoses and single-passenger car accidents after the war was over as were killed during the conflict itself. He says that Vermont’s civilian sector needs to come to grips with that reality because, “We’re just starting to see the tip of the iceberg emerge.”

Another Vermont group, Military Families Speak Out, faxed a letter to Governor Jim Douglas on December 15 asking him, among other things, for a meeting to discuss what is being done to prepare the state’s civilian agencies —

The Vermont National Guard has trained about 40 people in crisis-intervention techniques, many of whom are recent combat vets themselves. back with normal stress reactions that you and I would have being in a really weird situation. “Coffin knows firsthand what that’s like. As a combat veteran of the Southeast Asia conflict, he still sleeps with earplugs because he’s “a bit hyper-vigilant.”

Hyper-vigilance is a normal stress reaction to warfare, and one of the many symptoms explained in the handouts given to returning soldiers and their families. Those handouts cover everything from the signs and symptoms of PTSD to “reunion stress” — the emotional letdown and other difficulties that sometimes accompany a soldier’s return, such as the awkwardness of reconnecting with spouses, children and friends, and re-acclimating to jobs and other civilian duties.

Another lesson learned from Vietnam, says Coffin, is that returning vets aren’t rushed back into civilian life — it’s not as if they’re kicking in doors in Fallujah one day and walking the streets of Burlington the next. Returning troops undergo a series of group and individual debriefing sessions with peers and mental-health counselors, a process that’s been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of serious readjustment difficulties. Moreover, about six weeks after they return, soldiers and their families attend a readjustment session to discuss everything from their medical and psychological difficulties to financial problems.

For returning soldiers or family members who experience more severe problems, Coffin says that the Vermont National Guard has trained about 40 people in crisis-intervention techniques, many of whom are recent combat vets themselves. “We’ve got a pretty high-powered presentation,” Coffin says. “People are transfixed by it. They can’t get enough of listening to their stories.

homeless shelters, substance-abuse programs, domestic-violence groups — for readjustment problems. So far, Douglas has expressed no interest in such a meeting. And according to Senator Jim Leddy (D-Chittenden), who chairs the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, there is no coordinated statewide effort yet to address this issue for civilian agencies.

Although the Legislature appropriated $50,000 last year for the National Guard to “use as it sees fit” for family support, Leddy admits that won’t be nearly enough.

“I think our Guard is a doing a great job in this area,” Leddy says. “But I believe we’ll need to do much more than that because that was a year ago, long before we had any awareness of what this war is doing to us in terms of the numbers of Vermonters called to active duty.”

This week, Representative Bernie Sanders announced that he secured $500,000 in additional funding for the VA Health Care Center in Colchester.

Sanders’ Communication Director Joel Barkin says that at least some of that money has been earmarked for counseling services for returning guard members and their families.

Nevertheless, an informal phone survey of Vermont’s social-service agencies revealed that this issue isn’t even on many of their radar screens yet. One exception: Women Helping Battered Women, the Burlington domestic-violence shelter, reports that it’s been working with women whose partners were abusing them before they were deployed overseas. Although these women are relieved that their physical abuse has ended, they’re feeling guilty about their partners being in harm’s way.

And, perhaps, worried what life will be like for them once the men return. m

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immediately, the consequences will be lifelong and devastating,” says Steve Robinson, executive director of the National Gulf War Resource Center.

The emerging scenario is that of a generation of new veterans whose psyches are in tatters, their families scarred by the strangers their loved ones have become — and of an exhausted health-care system holding its breath. “When you kill someone in combat, two things can happen,” says Sergeant Walter Padilla, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Division. “The crazy ones go crazier. Or nothing happens.”

In October 2003, Padilla was commanding a Bradley Fighting Vehicle near the city of Kirkuk, rounding up insurgents and fending off mortar attacks. On a break one day, his company headed to a deserted area a few miles from base to practice their marksmanship.

When gunfire rang out from a nearby village, Padilla wheeled his Bradley around to investigate. He saw two groups of armed men arguing over a pile of wood. The Bradley rumbled closer and the men began shooting.

“Everything slowed down. I lost the sense of time. I saw nothing, felt nothing,” he says.

“Then I opened up with the machine gun.” After Padilla gripped the trigger long enough, he moved in for a closer look.

“You’re walking up on something you’ve done with your hands. You see the backs of brains blown out. You know it’s either him or you! But I’d never seen anybody dying,” he says.

When Padilla’s unit was shipped back to Fort Carson, Colorado, in late February 2004, his life unraveled. While he was gone his wife had filed for divorce. He began having terrible dreams about Iraq. He grew paranoid any time he left home. One morning, on his way to work at Fort Carson, Padilla glimpsed the lights of an Air Force jet. He swerved his car off the highway and grabbed his cell phone to call his commanding officer — “I thought it was a tube flash from a mortar,” he explains.

At a bar one night, he argued with a stranger over a pool table — “Doesn’t this guy know I’ve fucking killed people?” Padilla thought incredulously.

That night he lay awake, contemplating whether he should rush out into the night and search for the stranger. He shoved some sleeping pills in his mouth and fought to let it go. “If I’d have found him, I would have beat him over the head with a bar stool,” he says.

While Padilla grasped at his ghosts, Washington bureaucrats were hearing about another nightmare. On March 25, 2004, Dr. James Scully, medical director of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), testified to the House

Rarely before has such a dramatic rate of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder manifested itself so early.

Appropriations Subcommittee on VA, HUD and Independent Agencies.

Scully, a Navy veteran, reported a 42 percent explosion in VA patients with severe PTSD — and only a 22 percent increase in money spent on PTSD services. The discrepancy was particularly startling, he said, because more vets were using the VA for psychological help than ever — nearly half a million. It was the latest blow to an institution that has struggled for decades to fulfill its mission.

A mammoth, federally funded agency, the VA began treating veterans in 1930, charging a sliding fee based on a variety of factors. But in the wake of the first Gulf War, the system swelled out of control. The soaring cost of civilian health insurance, combined with aging World War II, Korea and Vietnam vets, pushed droves of

service people towards the VA, where everything was cheaper.

In 1995, the VA began realigning its health-care system and opening hundreds of outpatient clinics. Yet by 2001, only half provided mentalhealth services, according to the National Mental Health Association (NMHA). Again, funding was a factor. By 2003, the previous decade had seen a 134 percent jump in vets seeking care, with only a 44 percent increase in the budget.

In April 2003, as U.S. troops pushed towards Baghdad, Dr. Joseph T. English, chairman of Psychiatry at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York, told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on VA, HUD and Independent Agencies that veterans were waiting an average of 47 days to get into PTSD in-patient programs, and up to a year at some outpatient facilities.

VA Secretary Anthony Principi (who resigned as part of the Bush Administration’s cabinet shuffle) had commanded a Navy gun boat during Vietnam and understood PTSD. He also knew that, with combat-dazed vets beginning to trickle home from Iraq, he needed to move. So he commissioned a task force to cobble together the VA’s mental-health services on short notice.

In a revealing June 3, 2004, memo to VA Undersecretary for Health Dr. Jonathan Perlin, Principi wrote that the task force had discovered four major deficiencies: Mental-health services were scattered; substanceabuse programs had been reduced; the VA’s mentalhealth leadership hadn’t been diligent in overseeing the situation; and there was no coherent mental-health strategy. Principi ordered VA brass to begin plugging the holes immediately.

While the VA worked on a long-term mental-health plan to implement the reforms, the agency’s Special Committee on PTSD delivered an October report to Congress, warning that, with more soldiers with PTSD arriving home, services needed beefing up. During the 1980s, the VA had recommended having teams of PTSD counselors at all VA medical centers. Two decades later, the report noted, barely half of the 163 facilities had them. [In Vermont, such services are available at vet centers in White River Junction and South Burlington.] The VA plan estimated it would take $1.65 billion by 2008 to fix things.

Similarly, the PTSD Committee conceded that the VA couldn’t be expected to treat psychologically troubled vets from Iraq and Afghanistan while still caring for those already in the system. “If the human cost of PTSD and its related disorders is staggering, so are the long-term medical costs to the VA associated with chronic PTSD,” the report stated. >> 28A

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The House Veterans Affairs Committee urged Congress to pump an additional $2.5 billion into the Bush Administration’s VA health-care budget for 2005. But by November, with the budget poised for passage, it seemed unlikely, despite the warnings from veterans groups and VA doctors who sat on the PTSD Committee.

These same doctors knew they could treat the disorder better than anyone. They have been on the cutting edge of PTSD since its diagnosis was born from a war whose lessons now seem distant.

Sergeant Dave Durman did a tour in the Mekong Delta back in 1969. He was 18, and had joined the Navy the minute he got his draft notice, even though some of his buddies had already died there. “I think it was because I just really loved the water,” Durman says.

Durman also loved working on the supply ship where he was stationed, and the pulsing adrenaline whenever his unit supported the Marines on missions around the South Vietnamese coast. He loved it all so much that he stayed in the Navy for nine years and, in 1995, joined the Virginia National Guard’s 1032nd Transportation Company, 10 miles from his home in Kingsport, Tennessee.

In February 2003, Durman’s unit was sent to Kuwait. He was 52 years old. Two months later, the 1032nd crossed into Iraq, charged with shipping supplies from the southern city of Talil to Balad 300 miles north. Other convoys had been attacked on the same route, so Durman and the 19-year-old soldier who rode with him slung their flak jackets protectively over the outside of both truck doors because, Durman says, “You could stab a hole through those doors with a knife.”

During one August haul, Durman came upon a group of Iraqi police who had just shot two children for stripping a car on the side of the road. He drove right by their bodies.

“We’re told not to interfere with domestic affairs,” Durman says quietly. “I didn’t want to get personally close to the Iraqis, because I knew we might have to shoot them,” he continues. “I’d look into their eyes and they all looked like ‘gooks.’”

In September, Durman’s unit was shipped back to Virginia. It was then the nightmares began about Iraq, and also about things he’d buried — his abusive childhood, Vietnam.

His girlfriend, Teresa McKay, noticed that Durman, once confident and kind, now broke into random sweats and angered easily. He drank too much whiskey and bought a .357 pistol. Their sex life, McKay said, went “190 degrees different.”

To McKay, a former nurse who’d worked with homeless

Vietnam veterans, Durman’s behavior looked disquietingly familiar.

Indeed, Vietnam provides the clinical and historical framework for PTSD and Iraq.

Before Vietnam, treatment of a soldier for the psychological effects of battle was not really treatment at all, even though PTSD had long been acknowledged under a variety of names.

In 1871, former Union Army medic J.M. Da Costa wrote about a stress disorder caused by heavy fighting. He called it “Irritable Heart,” a name changed shortly thereafter to “Soldier’s Heart.” During World War I, according to VA psychiatrist Jonathan Shay, veterans returning home with Soldier’s Heart were told by military doctors they had “shell shock,” or “combat neurosis.”

After World War II, says Shay, when tens of thousands of soldiers were hospitalized with psychiatric problems, doctors diagnosed the majority with paranoid schizophrenia. “The diagnostic spirit which prevailed was based on Plato’s idea that if you had good parentage, good genes, a good education, then no bad things could shake you from the path of virtue,” says Shay.

During the Vietnam War era, that Platonic ideal began to shift. In 1970, 20 young vets from the group Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) called psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton to speak with them about the war. The vets didn’t trust the VA or the military, but knew they needed to calm the devils they’d brought home.

Lifton, who had studied Hiroshima survivors and been an Army psychiatrist, began meeting in New York with the group in what became known as “rap sessions.” He was shocked by the extent of the veterans’ traumas.

“These men talked about a particular combat situation that had a level of extremity which was new, even to me,” Lifton says.

Prompted by the rap sessions, VVAW opened up dozens of “storefront” counseling centers — places where Vietnam vets could speak with other veterans about their experiences, a crucial part of treating PTSD. Still, despite the growing number of former soldiers clearly suffering, the VA wouldn’t accept PTSD as a diagnostic entity.

“This was because many of them were talking about atrocities, and that process was associated with a political view of the war,” says Lifton.

Finally, in 1979, the VA opened up its own network of storefront “vet centers.” A year later, the American Psychiatric Association recognized PTSD as a legitimate medical diagnosis.

When the National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study concluded in 1988 that 30 percent of Vietnam vets suffered from PTSD, few were surprised.

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By then, Lifton — who never worked for the VA — and individual VA psychiatrists such as Matthew Friedman had become leading experts on PTSD, and they pushed the condition into psychiatric and public consciousness.

Through group and individual therapy, and sometimes medication, the VA was helping veterans heal, though the process could take years. But by the time U.S. soldiers touched Iraqi soil, because of the enormous growth in the number of vets seeking mental-health services and the VA’s failure to adequately respond, the advancements in PTSD treatment were being compromised.

The new conflict, which bore an uneasy resemblance to Vietnam for the doctors who knew that war’s demons, would test those advancements even further.

As Crystal Luker tells it, May 5, 2004, was the day her husband’s platoon ran into trouble.

As usual, on that afternoon Specialist Ron Luker was patrolling a section of Baghdad with his 1st Cavalry Division platoon. “There was a lieutenant in the first Humvee, Ron was in the second, and his platoon sergeant was in the third with a group of privates,” Crystal says.

A 19-year-old specialist from Tulsa named James Marshall, whom Ron had been looking after, also rode in the third Humvee. As the convoy snaked through a teeming Baghdad street market, there was an explosion. “The lieutenant was yelling over the radio for all of them to haul ass back to the base because they were coming under fire,” Crystal says.

When Luker looked behind him, he was horrified. The third Humvee was gone. He flipped his vehicle around and hurtled back down the street. Crystal says Luker told her when they found the Humvee, the force of the blast had blown the flesh from two of the privates all over the seats. When Luker looked in the back, he saw Marshall, wrapped around the vehicle’s 50-caliber gun. “When Ron tried pulling James’ body out, his hands just went right inside of him,” she says. “He pulled James’ flak jacket back and his chest was gone.”

Before that day, Luker had called and written home religiously, unburdening himself to the woman he’d fallen in love with at a Mariposa, California, restaurant four years earlier. But when he came home to Fort Hood, Texas, for a week in August, things changed dramatically. That first night, at a welcome-home barbeque, Luker cornered his wife in the kitchen.

“He asked why I’d been avoiding him and said that I didn’t want to be around him,” Crystal says. When Luker started cursing, some Army friends pulled him away. “You didn’t come all the way home to fight with your wife,” they told him.

As the week went on, there

was more arguing. Crystal says her husband accused her of cheating while he was gone. He rifled through her purse and the bedroom drawers, and repeatedly listened to old phone messages, searching for proof.

“I told him, ‘You’re scaring me! You’re not acting right, Ron!’” Crystal says.

Luker also seemed bothered around his three daughters. In an emotional revelation, he told his

trust can be impaired for the rest of their lives,” Shay says.

Indeed, Dave Durman says he first began feeling uncomfortable in Iraq when it became clear there were no weapons of mass destruction. He says his unit was furious when General Tommy Franks retired mid-war, while the rest of the National Guard and Reservists were subject to the Army’s “stop-loss” policy, which extends soldiers’ deployments.

powerful examples of a similar dynamic. According to the VA, veterans with PTSD are more apt to be jobless, impoverished, homeless, addicted, imprisoned and without a stable family, and are three times more likely to die “before their time.”

Many of the soldiers Kaye Baron treats tell her they only want to get far away from their lives at home. “They just want to go off in the mountains,” she

He said he’d turned into a monster in Iraq. How he couldn’t bounce his kids on his knee when he’d shoved guns in women’s faces and busted into houses and pushed kids on the floor. He kept saying, ‘I’m just trying to remember who I was before.’

CRYSTAL LUKER, WIFE OF IRAQ WAR VET wife why. “He said he’d turned into a monster in Iraq. How he couldn’t bounce his kids on his knee when he’d shoved guns in women’s faces and busted into houses and pushed kids on the floor. He kept saying, ‘I’m just trying to remember who I was before.’”

Ron Luker’s problems fit into those of the growing numbers of PTSD soldiers. They also signal another trend: soldiers experiencing PTSD early. VA psychologist Scott Murray says many vets won’t feel symptoms of PTSD until 15 months from now. “This early-on PTSD is much higher than anything we’ve seen in previous conflicts,” he says. “We anticipate the numbers are only going to keep getting higher.”

Psychologist Kaye Baron currently treats some 70 active soldiers and their families in a private practice in Colorado Springs, near Fort Carson. From clinical discussions she’s had with soldiers, Baron thinks the PTSD rate could spike as high as 75 percent.

Such a rate, Robert Jay Lifton says, is inexorably tied to the war itself. “This is a counterinsurgency being fought against an enemy which is hard to identify, and that leads to extraordinary stress,” he says.

According to Jonathan Shay, the issue with the most potential for psychological torment is whether soldiers feel they’ve been led into battle for a noble cause.

Shay, who compared the Vietnam veteran’s battle experience to that of Achilles in his book Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character, wrote how the Greek hero felt betrayed by his arrogant general, Agamemnon, whose disrespect of a priest brought down a plague on the Greeks.

“If a soldier has experienced a betrayal of what’s right by those in charge, their capacity for social

Walter Padilla and Ron Luker were outraged when they saw Iraqi children playing in human sewage gurgling through the streets while the Army did nothing. “I thought we were here to help these people,” Padilla says.

That sense of betrayal translates into what Shay calls “complex PTSD”: nightmares, paranoia, violence, self-hate and a crippling distrust.

Shay, who also analogized the Vietnam veteran’s homecoming to Odysseus’ tortured return to Ithaca in a second book, Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma And the Trials of Homecoming, says that, after Vietnam, “Vets were coming home and burning through their social capital.

Everything in their life was being destroyed or used up.”

Peterson’s dream-induced violence, Padilla’s bar fights, Durman’s drinking and Luker’s accusations about his wife are

says, “and be by themselves.”

Since reporting on this story began in October, Joshua Peterson and Dave Durman have started therapy at the VA. They’re likely getting some of the most advanced care in the world.

They’re also lucky. Peterson’s mother-in-law knows a VA psychiatrist, and Durman was already enrolled, thanks to his time in the Navy. Meanwhile, Walter Padilla is trying to leave the military and says he’ll get help once he’s out. Ron Luker is still in Iraq; Crystal Luker says she’ll drag her husband to the VA if she has to.

These soldiers won’t be alone.

So far, more than 10,000 veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan have sought psychological help from the VA. Despite the challenges these numbers predict, Harold Kudler, co-chair of the

VA’s PTSD Committee, says, “We’ve never been so prepared,” and points to unprecedented cooperation with the Department of Defense, intensified PTSD outreach and vet centers.

But some say that preparation is not enough. “You can only provide the services for which you have the resources,” says VA psychologist Scott Murray.

“There has to be significant improvement in an allocation of funds to make that occur.”

On Nov. 20, Congress added $1 billion to the Bush Administration’s $27.1 billion VA healthcare budget for 2005. The amount fell $1.5 billion short of what was recommended by the House Veterans Affairs Committee. And while Congress earmarked an additional $15 million for PTSD, few think that money will make much difference.

“The heads of the VA healthcare networks are all trying to figure out how the hell they’re going to manage,” says Rick Weidman, director of government relations for Vietnam Veterans of America. As for the VA’s estimate that an extra $1.65 billion is needed, spokesperson Laurie Tranter says: “We cannot comment on this now. The plan is still being finalized.” Still, all the money and services in the world will not necessarily solve the pain of PTSD. In 1968, a young soldier named Lewis Puller came back from Vietnam without his legs and parts of his hands, blown off by a Viet Cong land mine.

Puller, the son of the most decorated Marine in American history, soon became a veterans’ rights advocate and later a Pentagon lawyer. He married a politician, had two children and, in 1991, wrote a Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Fortunate Son: The Healing of a Vietnam Vet. Popular on Capitol Hill and among veterans, Puller had seemingly risen from the physical wounds and the depression and alcoholism that haunted him for years to live a remarkable life.

On May 11, 1994, 26 years after returning home, Puller shot himself. In the end, the Soldier’s Heart hurt too much.

Amidst an outpouring of grief, one Vietnam vet wrote an email to Jonathan Shay, which he published in Odysseus in America: “I get real tired of hidin’ and runnin’ from the demons,” the vet wrote. “Am I the only one? Has it crossed anyone else’s mind?

You think maybe Lew was right?

Is it the only real escape? I got questions. I’m out of answers.”

Thirty years from now, how many veterans from this war will echo those words? m Dan Frosch, a former staff writer for The Santa Fe Reporter, is currently a New York-based freelance writer for The Nation, In These Times and other publications. Barbara Solow, with the Independent Weekly in Durham, N.C., contributed reporting to this story. This story was commissioned by the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, of which Seven Days is a member.

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BEING BOB It’s been 40 years since the release of Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited. To call the album “classic” is a severe understatement; cuts such as “Ballad of a Thin Man,” “Queen Jane Approximately” and “Like a Rolling Stone” forever changed the art of songwriting and ushered in four decades of interpretation and imitation. So how do you commemorate the “needle drop heard ’round the world?” If you’re local songwriter Neil Cleary, you call your musician pals and stage a gutsy re-creation of the seminal album. Last Thursday at Club Metronome, Dylan aficionados from varying age groups and walks of life were treated to a set of timeless tunes that sounded as fresh as the day they were recorded — a testament to both the material and the musicians reproducing it.

The band — including local luminaries Jeremy Frederich of Swale, Bill Mullins and Mark Ransom of the Chrome Cowboys, Tom Cleary and Amber DeLaurentis — tore through the songs with plucky enthusiasm. Looking sharp in a polkadot shirt, sunglasses and a neatly trimmed beard, Cleary embodied the cool detachment of early Dylan — minus the glue-and-sandpaper voice. Unlike Dylan, Cleary didn’t need a teleprompter to remember all the lyrics, and his harmonica playing was a little too “on” to be the real thing. Despite these differences, Burlington’s “Bob” was as impassioned as the original, albeit a lot friendlier.

Guitarist Mullins was in fine form, even without having previously rehearsed with the band. His

cough-spasm licks on “Tombstone Blues” were nasty and spontaneous, recalling the wily temper of the original sessions. Sticking close to the source material without sounding like an uninspired covers act, Cleary and co. were right on the money.

The room was surprisingly full considering a major snowstorm was only just tapering off. The broad grins of attendees suggested how much these songs mean to folks, myself included. Young people finding Dylan for the first time often feel they’re the only ones who truly “get it.” What’s striking is the realization that this has been happening for decades.

By the closing chords of “Desolation Row,” the crowd seemed satisfied, but there was plenty more Bob to come. The second set featured guest performers and other songs from Dylan’s vast catalogue. “Neil Cleary — the next Bob Dylan,” quipped Brett Hughes before his own rendition of “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go.” “Do you know how many people have been called ‘the next Bob Dylan’ in the last 40 years?” he jokingly asked the crowd.

The Middle 8 put a country spin on “Buckets of Rain,” and “O Sister” was a fine choice for DeLaurentis. Appearances by local folkie Robert Resnik and many others gave the end of the evening a relaxed, family feel. I think they should take the show on the road — call it The Bobby D. Travelin’ Revue, or something. And as for the real Dylan — he might not look so hot next to lingerie supermodels, but at least his music has aged well.

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If you haven’t yet heard folk songstress Rebecca Hall, remedy the situation as soon as possible. Last Saturday at Radio Bean, she and musical partner Ken Anderson delivered a potent mix of Anglostyled folk, murder ballads and haunted gospel music that, while depressing as hell, was nevertheless completely enchanting Standing at least a couple feet away from a vintage ’50s-style microphone, Hall and Anderson gave the audience a glimpse into a world of heartache, despair and (occasionally) hope. With a strong command of folk vocal tradition as well as an elegant, economical fingerpicking style, Hall is a natural.

Anderson’s harmonies were complementary, and his bass playing was charmingly subdued. Looking a bit like a cross between Paul Anka and Phil Ochs, he casually leaned against the Bean’s brick wall when not playing.

Most of the songs centered on themes of personal loss — after a couple of sets, you realize

exactly how much folk music is steeped in tragedy.

Hall’s original tunes fit seamlessly with traditional material; in many instances you couldn’t spot a difference. The anguished Scottish ballad “The False Bride” — once recorded by the late Sandy Denny — was voiced brilliantly, while the Hall-penned “Thanks Just the Same” gave a slightly more modern twist to the subject of romantic betrayal.

The duo had a couple of CDs for sale at the show — Rebecca Hall Sings! and the more recently recorded Sunday Afternoon. Both feature more instrumentation than was displayed at Radio Bean. I prefer the stripped-down immediacy of their live sets, however; there’s something gorgeously stark in the lack of embellishment. Hall and Anderson recently moved to Brattleboro from the Big Apple, so we should be seeing them on the club circuit with greater regularity. There’s definitely an old-time bug going around, but these two stand out from the growing pack of acoustic-plucking troubadours.

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DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND KEVIN MEANEY DESOL (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, HBO & COMEDY CENTRAL) SUN, JAN 23 $20 ADVANCE $20 DAY OF SHOW | ALL AGES PERFORMING SONGS FROM NEW ALBUM I'M WIDE AWAKE, IT'S MORNING

BRIGHT EYES COCOROSIE

APRIL WINE QUADRA SUN, FEB 6 $12 ADVANCE $14 DOS | DOORS 7PM | ALL AGES

DONAVON GEORGE CLINTON FRANKENREITER STATE RADIO MON, JAN 24 30 ADVANCE $33 DAY OF SHOW

& PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC TUES, JAN 25 $13 ADVANCE $15 DAY OF SHOW | DOORS 7PM ALICE 103.3 & 93.7 WELCOME

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FRI, FEB 4 $12 ADVANCE $14 DOS

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MON, FEB 7 $15 ADVANCE $17 DOS

SAGE FRANCIS SOL-ILLAQUISTS OF SOUND JARED PAUL WED, FEB 9 $13 ADVANCE $15 DOS | DOORS 6:30PM | ALL AGES 95 TRIPLE XXX & BUDWEISER PRESENT

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SUN. JAN. 23

DON'T MISS...

AA = ALL AGES NC = NO COVER

JEAN GRAE W. DIVERSE, DJ A-DOG, & THE LOYALISTS

ON SALE

NOW!

OTEIL BURBRIDGE

THU. FEB.17

and The Peacemakers w. The Perfect Sandwich WED 12

ELIJAH AND THE PULSE PROPHETS W. RINGBONE MC FOREST & FRIENDS

THU 13 W. THE DIRT COALITION FRI AN EVENING WITH 14

BLUES FOR BREAKFAST TURKEY BOUILLON MAFIA

SAT 15 W. 56 HOPE ROAD

OPEN MIC NIGHT

SUN 16 HOSTED BY DREW OF NAMED BY STRANGERS, W.SPECIAL GUEST ANDY ZIPF

NOCTURNAL TUESDAY

TUE 18 FT. GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS W. SCOTT TAYLOR BETWEEN SETS AND SPECIAL GUEST TOM BAGGOT WED 19

REVISION W. JOE DRISCOLL SOUND OF URCHIN

THU 20 W. ASOBI SEKSU FRI 21

CHUCH

SAT 22

NAMED BY STRANGERS

SAT

15

MUSICAL MOTIVE :: Last year was a big one for Burlington’s “Rebel Folk Hip-Hop” band

2nd Agenda. A steady stream of gigs and the release of a debut

album won the group a loyal following and plenty of buzz. This year they’ll likely push even further — with turntables, acoustic textures, vocal melodies and an MC, there’s plenty to work with. Hear for yourself this Saturday at Radio Bean.

W. RAQUEL'S BOYS (9-2) SYD, GREGORY DOUGLASS, THROWBACK (6-9)

FRI.14 << 33A NC, followed by DJ NASTEE (hiphop), midnight. NC. JULIET MCVICKER (jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. AN EVENING W/BLUES FOR BREAKFAST (blues/Grateful Dead covers), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $3.

4 WAY PARTY W/DJ IZZA, TRICKY PAT, RUGGER, ZJ (mash-ups/rock/ hip-hop), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $5.

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), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+ before 11 p.m.

MIKE MARSHALL, DAROL ANGER (newgrass), FlynnSpace, 8 p.m. $23.

LAURIE ANDERSON (performance art/eclectic), Flynn MainStage, 8 p.m. $34/37.

HIP-HOP/REGGAE/DANCEHALL DJS, Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE PIANO MUSIC, Wine Bar at Wine Works, 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. COMBO 37 (jazz), Upper Deck Pub, Windjammer, 7 p.m. NC. KARAOKE KAPERS (host Bob Bolyard), St. John’s Club, 7 p.m. NC. MR. FRENCH (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. SHANE HARDIMAN TRIO (jazz), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3.

KARAOKE W/MR DJ, Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 8:30 p.m. NC. AA. KARAOKE W/PETER BOARDMAN, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. SAND BLIZZARD (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.

JEAN GRAE

NORTHERN VERMONT MUSIC

NOCTURNAL TUESDAY

TUE 25 FT. GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS W. LOWELL THOMPSON BETWEEN SETS & SPECIAL GUEST GORDON STONE WED 26

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Wed.1.12/10pm Tricky Pat presents

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AARON FLINN (singer-songwriter) Sat.1.15/7pm

KIP MEAKER (blues/jazz)

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9PM

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RHYTHM BOYS DJ NASTEE 12-2

MANIFEST

SAT 1/15

9PM

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MON 1/17

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FUNK BAND BASHMENT

9PM

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W. DIVERSE, THE LOYALISTS, & A-DOG (TIX ON SALE NOW, LIMITED 18+ AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR)

LITTLEGIRLATALLHAPPYBIRTHDAYMARIEANDMARKEVE

SUN 23

NTHOUGHYOUREINHAWAIIMYBROTHERDAVEYISNOTAWUSSYHEGOTHISTATTOOANDDIDNTCRYLIKEALITTLEGIRLATALLHAPPYBIRTHDAYMARIEANDMARKEVENTHOUGHYOUREINH

W. SUCKA BROWN (9-2) LAUREL BRAUNS (8-9)

Robert Burns Night Dinner SINGLE MALT SCOTCH TASTING — AND — TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FARE

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venues 411 REBEL ALLIANCE (rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. LITTLE BUS (classic rock), Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley REBECCA PADULA & JOSH BROOKS (singer-songwriters), Charlotte Coffeehouse, 7 p.m. NC. DANCE PARTY (DJ), City Limits, 9 p.m.

NC. DJ CHARLIE (rock), Red Mill Restaurant, 10:15 p.m. NC.

:: central BLUES NOIR (blues-rock), Charlie O’s, 10 p.m. NC. EAMES BROTHERS (blues), Langdon St. Café, 9 p.m. NC. ABBY JENNE BAND (rock), Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9 p.m. NC. FOUNDATION (classic rock), Waterbury Wings, 8 p.m. NC. REVISION (funk/hip-hop), Eclipse Theater, 9 p.m. $10.

GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS (eclectic folk-rock), Middle Earth, 8 p.m. $15.

TIM FOLEY & GUY DEDELL (blues), Purple Moon Pub, 7 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.

THE PULSE (r&b), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5.

THE LINDNER BROTHERS (bluegrass/ old-time), Music Box, 7:30 p.m. NC. MARK LEGRAND & SARAH MUNRO (country/Americana), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. BRYAN NOAKER (singer-songwriter), Charlie B’s, 8:30 p.m. NC. ANTHEM (reggae), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC.

SAT.15 >> 36A

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 & Bar, 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.

Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Geno’s Karaoke Club, 127 Porters Point Road, Colchester, 6582160.

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

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

Gusto's, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919.

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.

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WEDNESDAY January 12 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.

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.

Second Floor, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088.

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

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

Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316.

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.

Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827.

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

THE BIG OTHER W. LIGHTNING RIDGE & ALBEE DAMNED THURSDAY January 13 FREE!

REGGAE BASHMENT FT. SELECTAH MESZENJAH, NICKEL B, DJ TOSHIBA FRIDAY January 14

4-WAY PARTY

FT. DJ IZZA, TRICKY PAT, RUGGER AND DJ ZJ MIX.HIPHOP.RETRO.80S.ROCK.REMIX SUNDAY January 16

SUNDAY NIGHT MASS HOLIDAY THROW DOWN FT. 12 OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL DJ'S WEDNESDAY January 19

HASIDIC REGGAE STAR

MATISYAHU

W. ROOTS OF CREATION & NICKEL B THURSDAY January 20

TOWNHALL W. THE GRIFT & CASUAL FIASCO FRIDAY January 21

RANA

W. THE INSIDIOUS RAYS SUNDAY January 23

SUNDAY NIGHT MASS FT. FINLEY, ELLIOTT, DJ SCOTT AND DJ PHILIS WEDNESDAY January 26

SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE FT. STEVE HARTMANN, ETHAN WEST AND MORE...

THURSDAY January 27

ALAN EVANS PROJECT FT. MEMBERS OF SOULIVE AND SAM KININGER BAND WEDNESDAY

A-DOG 10PM THURSDAY

VISTA 10PM FRIDAY

A-DOG 10PM SATURDAY

TERREL WILLIAMS 10PM

PARANOID SOCIAL CLUB W.ADRIA 18+

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CLOSED TUESDAY

ADMINISTRATOR 10PM

WINNER 2003 & 2004 OPEN MON THROUGH SAT 5:30-2:00AM SUNDAY BRUNCH 10AM-3PM • 862-3455

starlight

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Sunday Jan.30

lounge

F R I D AY 1 / 14 , 9 : 3 0 P M , $ 1 0

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January 27-29 21+

SUNDAY

FRIDAY January 28

Thursday Jan.20

THIS WEEK...

EVERY TUES & WED SUSHI & SAKE BAR (6PM) 01/13 NAMED BY STRANGERS 01/14 REVISION 01/15 TOUSSAINT & THE CHINA BAND

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FRI & SAT 14 & 15

MICHAEL TOLCHER W. AVERI

SAND BLIZZARD

ON THE HORIZON...

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REGGAE LEGENDS

DIZZY REED AND THE HOLLYWOOD BULLDOZERS W. LIGHTNING RIDGE

THE ORIGINAL

with

WEDNESDAY February 2

THURSDAY February 3

E V E RY T H U R S DAY

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LED LOCO

1/20: 1/21: 1/22: 1/27: 1/28:

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FRI.14 << 35A

SAT.15 :: burlington area

SAT

15

ON THE ASCENT :: Ohio post-hardcore riffers Hawthorne Heights blend dissonance and melody with dark textures and subtle intricacies. Not just another “screamo” act, the band’s three-guitar attack and solid rhythm section combine tradition and progression in a fiery mix of youthful angst. Recently signed to influential hardcore label Victory Records, this band is on its way to modern rock glory. Catch ’em at Higher Ground this Saturday with Spitalfield, Number One Fan and Black Maria.

TABLE’S 45 (jazz), Radio Bean, 8 p.m.

NC, followed by 2ND AGENDA (rebel folk/hip-hop), 10 p.m. NC. TASTE W/DJ CRAIG MITCHELL, 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $5.

CAMUEL CROSS (jazz), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. EB N FLOW (rock), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. MANIFEST NEXTO ME (hip-hop/altrock), 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. TURKEY BOUILLON MAFIA, 56 HOPE ROAD (jam-rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $3-5.

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

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

BACKSPIN (’70s-’90s/contemporary DJs), Second Floor, 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. DJ TERRELL WILLIAMS (downtempo/ IDM/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m.

NC. MR. FRENCH (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. SETH YACOVONE (solo acoustic), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3.

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, SPITALFIELD, NUMBER ONE FAN, BLACK MARIA (rock/hardcore), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $10/12. AA. ALIEN ENGINE (rock), Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. SAND BLIZZARD (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC.

Village Goldsmiths in Shelburne Village is looking for goldsmith to rent space, tools, equipment and website. Great oppotunity with established clientele.

Please call 985.0759 for more details.

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SEVEN DAYS

REBEL ALLIANCE (rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/TOWNIE, Banana Winds CafĂŠ, 9 p.m. NC. MARK ABAIR, MIKE PELKEY, KEITH BOYLE (solo acoustic), B.U. Emporium, 8:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Genoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke Club, from 3 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/REX, Franny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 9:30 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley SUPERSOUNDS DJ, Red Mill Restaurant, 10:15 p.m. NC. DANCE PARTY (DJ), City Limits, 9 p.m.

NC.

:: central SANDRA WRIGHT JAZZ QUARTET (jazz/r&b), Montpelier City Hall, 8 p.m. $15.

JOHN LACKARD BAND (rock), Charlie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 10 p.m. NC. BRIAN CLARK (singer-songwriter), Riverwalk Records, 7 p.m. NC. DAMN YANKEE STRING BAND (oldtime), Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 7 p.m. NC followed by LEWIS FRANCO & THE GDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S (folk-rock), 9 p.m. NC. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS (honkytonk/country), Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9 p.m. NC. LITTLE BUS (classic rock), Cuzzinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 9 p.m. NC. CRITICAL MASS (rock), Gusto's, 9:30 P.M. $5.

TOUSSAINT & THE CHINA BAND (reggae/r&b), Eclipse Theater, 9:30 p.m. $10.

GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS (eclectic folk-rock), Middle Earth, 8 p.m. $15.

CIRCADIA (acoustic rock), Purple Moon Pub, 7 p.m. NC.

:: northern ELLEN POWELL DUO (jazz), Jeffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maine Seafood, 6:30 p.m. NC. ABBY JENNE (rock/singer-songwriter), Overtime Saloon, 9 p.m. NC. OSHE (jazz-fusion/groove), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC.

APRES SKI PARTY W/GORDON STONE (bluegrass/jam), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5.

SKELETON CREW (blues), Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC. ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTY W/DJ SKIPPY, Tabu CafĂŠ & Nightclub, 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 a.m. $2/10. 18+ before 11 p.m.

BRYAN NOAKER (singer-songwriter), Charlie Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 8:30 p.m. NC. FOUNDATION (rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC.

SUN.16 :: burlington area OLD-TIME SESSIONS (traditional), Radio Bean, from 1 p.m. NC, followed

by JED CASWELL (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m. NC, followed by MILTON BUSKER (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m. NC. IRISH SESSIONS (Celtic/folk), RĂ­ RĂĄ Irish Pub, 5 p.m. NC. NASTEE SOUL SUNDAY (DJ), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/DREW OF NAMED BY STRANGERS Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 9 p.m. NC. SUNDAY NIGHT MASS (breakbeat/ house), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, JPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 9 p.m. NC. TEEN NITE W/BIG RYE (hip-hop/reggae), Second Floor, 8 p.m. $10. Ages 13-17.

POETRY SLAM, WRUV MUSIC SWAP (artsProject VT benefit), Waiting Room, 7 p.m. $3.

KARAOKE, Genoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m.

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LUKE ERIKSEN (acoustic rock), Purple Moon Pub, 7 p.m. NC.

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BILLY CALDWELL (singer-songwriter), Charlie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 10 p.m. NC. JAZZ NIGHT W/MICHAEL ARNOWITT & FRED HAAS, Back Door Bar & Bistro, 9 p.m. NC.

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. â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93 TILL W/DJ A-DOG & NASTEE (underground hip-hop/old-school), Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 9 p.m. NC. MUSIC MACHINE W/DJ TRANSPLANTE (eclectic), The Monkey House, 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC.

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NC. PAUL ASBELL TRIO (Americana/jazz), Leunigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7 p.m. NC. LAST NIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JOY (Celtic/bluegrass), RĂ­ RĂĄ Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JAMES HARVEY & GARUDA (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by MEMBERS ONLY W/FATTIE B. (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s DJ), 11 p.m. NC. AN EVENING W/ANTARA (singer-songwriter), 1/2 Lounge, 7 p.m. NC. REVISION, JOE DRISCOLL (jam/rock), Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 9 p.m. NC. MATISYAHU, ROOTS OF CREATION (reggae), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $3.

OPEN MIKE W/2ND AGENDA, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting

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Bella, 6:30 p.m. NC.

TUE.18 :: burlington area GUA GUA (psychotropical), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by PENSENSICAL PARLOR (eclectic), 9 p.m. NC, followed by SKUNK HOLLOW (folkrock), 10 p.m. NC. JULIET MCVICKER (jazz), Leunigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7 p.m. NC. BASHMENT W/DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae/dancehall), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. NOCTURNAL TUESDAY W/GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, SCOTT TAYLOR (jazz/blues/funk/soul/indierock), Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE DJS, Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC.

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NC. ROB WILLIAMS (folk-rock), Purple Moon Pub, 7 p.m. NC.

:: northern CHRIS LYON (singer-songwriter), Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/SASSY, Monopole, 9 p.m.

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1. Ray Charles — Genius Loves Company 2. Alison Krauss & Union Station — Lonely Runs Both Ways 3. Don Fields & His Pony Boys — Historic WDEV Broadcasts 4. Patti Casey — Just an Old Sweet Song 5. Neil Young — Greatest Hits 6. Mark Knopfler — Shangri-La 7. Madeleine Peyroux — Careless Love 8. John Lennon — Acoustic 9. Green Day — American Idiot 10. Original Soundtrack — Ray

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reviewthis USER SHORTY PATENT CO., DEPART SO SLOW

DON FIELDS & HIS PONY BOYS, HISTORIC WDEV RECORDINGS & LAST SESSIONS (Multicultural Media, CD)

Burlington’s User Shorty Patent Co. features members of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals moonlighting on spacey, epic indie-rock. Taking cues from Neil Young’s exploratory jams as well as the narcotic swirl of space rockers Spiritualized, the band’s debut release Depart So Slow occasionally falls victim to sluggish pacing and half-formed ideas. When the band is firing on all pistons, however, there’s plenty of “ragged glory” to be heard.

Most of the tunes on this disc are around the 10-minute mark, but don’t expect a jazz-school noodlefest. Instead, the band deals primarily in mid-tempo rock songs that start off hushed but spiral into incendiary guitar freakouts.

“Soon Enough” is beautiful and subdued, somewhat reminiscent of late-period Beatles numbers such as “Don’t Bring Me Down” and “I Me Me Mine.” Potter’s classy organ solo complements the song’s low-key waltz, while principal songwriter Scott Taylor’s no-frills guitar and toned-down singing give the tune a hazy, lilting quality that would fit nicely on the credits of an independent film.

The following track, “Moving Pictures,” likewise sashays, but the similarities in meter and dynamic soon become tedious. Punctuated by delicate guitar fills, the cut nevertheless illustrates Taylor’s major faults — namely his penchant for repetitive strumming patterns and listless vocal melodies.

“Antidote” achieves moments of distinction with its loping 3/4 pulse and Middle Eastern tonalities.

Dark, moody textures once again reign supreme; the track’s hypnotic groove would be fine background music for a 19th-century opium den.

Drummer Matt Burr and bassist Bryan Dondero do their best to liven things up on closing cut “Lonely No More,” but nebulous songwriting and yet another snoozy tempo mar the cut’s potency. There’s nothing wrong with the formula, it’s just that there’s little to differentiate the tune from anything else on the record. Props to guitarist Scott Tournet, however — his ballsy guitar solo cuts through the fog like a probing searchlight, recalling rock’s hairiest, freakiest years.

Many of the songs on Depart So Slow achieve the right vibe but lack a sense of purpose — without the crescendos and cool effects, there isn’t much to hang your hat on. User Shorty Patent Co. are masters of the slow burn; they just need a bit more fuel to really catch fire. Taylor joins Potter and the Nocturnals as a special guest this Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Nectar’s.

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AN EVENING OF MANDO-FIDDLE DUETS

(Self-released, CD)

Hot on the heels of Vermont Kitchen Tunks and Parlor Songs — a release of field recordings collected around the state in the ’80s — central Vermont cultural archaeologist, musician and music lover Mark Greenberg offers up another slice of Green Mountain heart and soul.

This time around, Greenberg has compiled songs from Vermont cowboys Don Fields & His Pony Boys.

Local heroes during the 1930s and ’40s, Waterbury’s Pony Boys were a Western swing and country dance band in the tradition of Bob Wills. Fields himself was the first musician played on WDEV, not to mention one of the station’s first announcers.

Acting on a tip from WDEV owner Ken Squier, Greenberg got his hands on the 1941 recordings (in the shape of flimsy, red and yellow plastic 78 rpm records) from the Metayer estate, subsequently rescuing an important piece of Vermont musical history. In their heyday, The Pony Boys were a pretty hot band; though no Stephane Grappelli, Fields could fiddle a mean line, and also doubled on Dixieland sax.

The material on the CD consists of live radio recordings captured in 1941 on a Wilcox-Gray recordcutting machine owned (and, thankfully, well-operated) by radio fan Ernest Metayer of Waterbury Center.

In addition to these broadcasts, the release features a 1983 session recorded by Greenberg shortly before Fields’ death. Playing on the final recording were exPony Boys Lois and Smokey Carey. It’s safe to say that many people in the area still remember Smokey tearing it up on ragtime tenor banjo at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor on Williston Road in the ’70s.

You can hear the line of succession reaching from Don Fields’ good-time music to modern Vermont favorites such as Coco & the Lonesome Road Band, Little Joyce & the Sensations, Rick Norcross & the Nashfull Ramblers and The Starline Rhythm Boys. So it’s not surprising that this “new ”Pony Boys release was the top-selling title at both Buch Spieler Music in Montpelier and Exile on Main Street in Barre the week before Christmas.

Apparently a lot of nostalgic Pony Boy fans remain in and around Washington County, and all of them owe thanks to Mark Greenberg for his vision and energy. By releasing this long-lost treasure, he’s once again done Vermont music a great service.

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MIKE MARSHALL & DAROL ANGER FlynnSpace — Burlington Fri. Jan 14th, 8PM, $22.95 Founding members of the David Grisman Quintet, Mike Marshall and Darol Anger have transcended the boundaries of new acoustic music and have achieved world renowned stature together and individually in myriad musical projects such as Turtle Island String Quartet, Modern Mandolin Quartet, NewGrange, Psychograss, Montreux and the Fiddlers 4 to name a few. Join us for an evening of traditional and original compositions masterfully delivered on mandolin, mandocello, guitar and violin.

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CALL TO ARTISTS LIBRARY BOOK CART REVITALIZATION: The Fletcher Free Library invites artists to give old and shabby book carts an "extreme makeover." Info, Barbara at 865-7211.

THE DAILY PLANET is looking for artwork for shows in the dining room, bar and solarium. Info, 862-9647 or DASHAANN@hotmail.com.

STUDIO PLACE ARTS invites fine woodworkers, artists working in wood and woodland photographers to contribute works to an exhibit entitled "Forever Forests." Deadline: February 28. Info, call 479-7069 or email Sue Higby at shigby@sover.net.

OPENINGS

East Meets West

T EXHIBIT Megan Karlen, Louise Michaels and James Jack.

Phoenix Gallery, Burlington.

Through January.

ARTWORK “Ode to Provincetown IV” by Megan Karlen

PHOTO Marc Awodey

he Phoenix Gallery in Burlington is ringing in 2005 with a lively, three-person exhibition: James Jack grinds ink by hand from butternuts to produce Japonesque idylls on paper. Louise Michaels’ ceramic vessels are classically — and Far East-inspired, and Megan Karlen’s paintings from her “Ode to Provincetown” series are rooted in a sense of that place. While the exhibition is unified through connections to the past, the artists’ technical concerns are quite different from one another.

Manhattan-based Karlen has ties to a Massachusetts seaside community that has attracted creative types since World War I, when the Boston Globe described it as “the Biggest Art Colony in the World.”

Karlen writes that she was devastated when her family sold two cottages in Provincetown, a loss that inspired her paean in paint. Six of her 36-by-30-inch works and four smaller paintings on paper, averaging 14 by 18 inches, appear in this exhibition. They are filled with vibrant abstract passages that are based on recognizable shapes.

Karlen writes, “Each painting begins with five pertinent images: a lobster claw, an udder-cloud, 2 cottages and 2 clouds. After that I let the painting evolve on its own…” In “Ode to Provincetown IV,” and most of the other

pieces that evolution inspired, slim triangles appear in the lower right corner, perhaps signifying sailboats. But the literal origins of Karlen’s forms are less important than her agitated textures and translucent hues. She’s a strong abstractionist who makes her paintings with a wide array of ingenious techniques.

Although Michaels has reprised venerable Western ceramic themes, her 10 pieces in this exhibition are in the Japanese Raku tradition. Many of her sculptural vessels are somewhat flattened, two-handled amphora with convex curves and contrasting, straight-edged bases. Raku-fired stoneware has gritty textures, yet Michaels’ glazes also reference the smooth, burnished red oxide, blacks and whites of the ancient world.

Most noteworthy are the pieces that Michaels has painted figuratively. “Leda and the Swan” has provided a popular subject for sculpture since antiquity, and on Michaels’ vessel by that title Leda is painted in a manner that recalls the redfigure style seen on ancient Greek pottery. Michaels’ playful, cartoonish drawing is thoroughly modern, however.

“War Pot” is solemn in form and subject, its colors burnt black and copper. It portrays a man striking a beast; a cylindrical slab is positioned between the upper pot and its six-sided base. This

piece seems more precariously balanced than do Michaels’ other pieces.

Jack’s paintings were included in an exhibition of Japanese and Japaneseinspired art at the Shelburne Craft School’s Gallery on the Green last year, as well as in a show entitled “Butternut Ink” at the Asian American Art Center in New York City. But the point of Jack’s anachronistic ink-making process, which he studied in Kyoto, isn’t entirely apparent in his works. Black sumi ink, especially shoenboku, which is made from burnt rosin, would produce darker, richer results in calligraphic marks. But although Jack’s “calligraphy” looks real, it isn’t. His “Kanji Evolution” is actually a series of squiggles devoid of meaning; the effect, though meditative, seems a bit disingenuous.

More successful are Jack’s pieces based on grids. His brushes soak the paper, and his strokes are completely original and free of East Asian baggage.

Here his use of hand-ground ink is unpretentious and non-derivative.

Karlen’s paintings are straightforward personal expressions in a Western abstract tradition, while Jack’s and Michaels’ works may be considered cultural hybrids. Regardless of their sources of inspiration, all three artists are producing vital works. m

JANE CATLIN: "Adaptations," an installation of mixed media on paper and Mylar informed by research into a chemical demilitarization facility.

Francis Colburn Gallery, UVM, Burlington, 656-2014. Artist talk and reception January 19, 5-7 p.m.

Through February 4.

JEFF CLARKE: "Natural Sights," new black-and-white landscape photography. Flynndog, Burlington, 863-2227.

Reception January 14, 6-11 p.m.

Through March 24.

PETER SCHUMANN: The founder and artistic director of Bread and Puppet Theater shows his original artwork.

Institute for Social Ecology, Plainfield, 454-8493. Reception January 12, 4-6 p.m. Through February 25.

ROBYN PEIRCE: "Reds: Monuments of Myself," abstract paintings. Heidi Goodrich Gallery, Montpelier, 2724364. Reception January 15, 6-9 p.m., with live music by Cornerstone with Rev. Nathan Brady Crain. Through March 1.

CRITICAL FACULTIES: TEACHING WITH THE HOOD’S COLLECTIONS: Installations by faculty of anthropology, art history, classics and studio art illustrate how each discipline approaches teaching with art, utilizing the museum's permanent collection. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-646-2426.

Opening with lecture by Katherine Hart, interim director and curator of academic programming, January 14, 4:30 p.m., in Loew Auditorium.

Through March 13.

13TH ANNUAL MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION: All 10 galleries are filled with juried works by regional artists in multiple media. Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 362-1405.

Reception January 15, 2-4 p.m.

Through February 8.

TALKS/EVENTS >> 42A 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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TALKS/ EVENTS INVENTORY SALE: Members of the Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild clean out their attics and offer treasures for sale. 430 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, 748-0158. January 14 & 15, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

A BIRD’S PATH ACROSS THE SKY: Jeanne Wisner presents a talk on traditional Chinese paintings and shows her collection of original scrolls. Walkover Gallery, Bristol, 453-3188. Talk January 16, 4 p.m. Exhibit through January.

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BIG SKY Most landscapes include at least an implied horizon line. The compositions of Jim Leveillee’s abstract landscapes are made up of little else. But that’s what makes his work so appealing. Most of Leveillee’s 20 18-by-12-inch oil paintings at Penny Cluse Café in Burlington allow viewers to focus solely on color and surface quality. But in his 7-foot-long painting, the horizon seems to go on forever.

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THE TRUTH IN BLACK AND WHITE: Photographs by Vermonters Sanders Milens, Gary Hall, John Douglas, Derek Senior, Brooke Rietveld and Peter Miller. Shelburne Craft School's Gallery on the Green, Shelburne, 985-3648.

January 17 - February 27.

KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Original acrylic paintings and giclée prints. Center for Community and Neighborhoods, Burlington (above City Market), 8729605. Through March.

DANA MARKS RACHLIN: "Jewelry for the Wall," collages on marble tiles, with watch "innards" and framed in mosaic glass. Uncommon Grounds, Burlington, 865-6227. Through January.

RACHEL ARTHURS: Mixed media including oil, acrylic and pen-and-ink. Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Through January.

TRICKLE DOWN ‘05: Robbie Austin, Randy Gaetano, Brian Gershy, Emily Joyce and Jonathan Laib show their works, and invite five other artists each to participate in this group exhibit in multiple media. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7166. Through February 6.

JAMES JACK: Japanese-inspired works using butternut inks; MEGAN KARLEN: Abstact paintings; and

LOUISE MICHAELS: Raku-fired ceramic sculpture. Phoenix Gallery, Burlington, 863-9400. Through January.

JOSHUA GIVENS: Paintings. Café Piccolo, Burlington, 862-5515.

Through January.

COLLECTING THE BODY, TRANSFERRING DESIRE: Curated by UVM students, the exhibition uses objects from the permanent collection to present a cross-cultural look at how spirituality, sexuality and societal obsessions shape our experiences and perceptions of the human body. Wolcott Gallery, Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. January 18 - June 5.

ART/DOCUMENT: DEFINING AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY: From the museum's permanent collection, the exhibition juxtaposes Lewis Hine's documentation of child laborers in Vermont with other important early-20th-century photographs. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. January 18 April 24.

GRETCHEN ZIMMER: "Renditions of Andy Warhol's Work," acrylic paintings, Bar; JOSHUA GIVENS: Oil paintings, Dining Room; and NEIL CALLAHAN: "Rock ‘n’ roll Retrospect," photos, Solarium. Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647. Through January.

JIM LEVEILLEE: Recent paintings. Penny Cluse Café, Burlington, 651-8834.

Through January 16.

DAVID CORCORAN: Recent paintings.

Radio Bean, Burlington, 310-7882.

Through January.

KAREN L. CASPER: Architectural, floral and landscape watercolors. Sneakers Bistro, Winooski, 879-0054. Through January.

HANDCRAFTED FISH: Sculptures by local craftspeople collected by Melanie Brotz. Main Reading Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 865-7211.

Through January 29.

KATHRYN CINDER-WELLS & MARGARET MCKENZIE-MAFFIN: "In From the Cold," watercolors, pastels and oils. Also, SUE MILLER: handmade books in honor of the Dewey Decimal

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DEFYING CATEGORIES? Essex Junction’s Brownell Library includes a fine exhibition space for revolving shows.

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HEIDI WESTON: Photographs.

Cobblestone Deli, Burlington, 8633354. Through January 15.

JOE SORREN & ERIC WHITE: "Lil' Marbles," original works and new prints. Lineage Gallery, Burlington, 862-7766. Through January 30.

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.

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

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

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

:: champlain valley WINTER STUDENT ART SHOW: Works by area schoolchildren. Brandon Artists Guild, Brandon, 247-4956. Through February.

REED PRESCOTT: Drawings and works on canvas by the Lincoln artist. Lincoln Library, 453-2665. Through February.

ELLEN HOWARD & MARK BENTON: "Sew Real — Surreal." Textile creations and paintings and murals, respectively.

Art On Main, Bristol, 453-4032.

Through January.

CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE GARDEN: "Deceits and Fantasies," more than 60 images of gardens from around the world by European and American photographers.

Middlebury College Museum of Art, 443-5007. January 20 - April 17.

MARK BENTON: Paintings based on images of children's art. Walkover Gallery, Bristol, 453-3188. 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.

Occupying the gallery this month are watercolors, pastels, oils and mixed-media works by Kathryn Cinder-Wells (her “Peak” is pictured) and Margaret McKenzie-Maffin. It’s easy to tell whose art is whose, as little cards are tucked into the paintings’ corners. Also, in a display case near the library entrance, there’s a delightful collection of handmade books and other works by Sue Miller — appropriately, “in honor of the Dewey Decimal System.” Clearly, the Brownell has more to browse than books.

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

Bobcat Café, Bristol, 453-3311.

Through January 15.

:: central JOY SPONTAK: "Your Show of Shoes," whimsical sculpture. Shoe Horn, Montpelier, 229-9409. Through January.

PLUGGED IN: A group exhibit featuring kinetic art, neon, holography, video and light-based constructions, Main Gallery. Also, LIZ DOWD: Photographs, Second Floor Gallery; and DOROTHY MARTINEZ: "The Abstract Image," paintings, Third Floor Gallery. Studio Place Arts, Barre, 479-7069. Through February 16.

JOHN VACHON: Black-and-white portraits; and RANDY ALLEN: Paintings.

Also, TERRY ZIGMUND: Stained glass.

Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 223-7800.

Through January.

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PORTFOLIO 2004: Members of the studio show works in various printmaking techniques. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, 2955901. Through January.

STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: Eleven students from Community College of Vermont show more than 20 images in the storefront window. Rite Aid, Montpelier, 223-3216. Through March 15.

ANNA CONCETTA FUGARO: A onewoman retrospective of collage work.

Bundy CFA, Waitsfield, 496-4781.

Through January.

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

:: northern SCALE MATTERS: A group exhibit featuring works that play with relative size, Main Gallery. Also, PETER MURRAY & MICHAEL LASTNITE: Paintings, Gallery II. Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury, 748-2600. Through January.

PATRICIA DEGOGORZA: "Sculptures for a New Year." Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 6351469. Through February 5.

RACHEL SCHATTMAN: "Aparigraha," new paintings. Red Mill Gallery, Johnson, 635-7356. Through January 18.

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, 2538943. Through January.

ALTOON SULTAN: Realist paintings of rural architecture, and giclée prints by the renowned Vermont artist. Cold Comfort Farm, Clarke Galleries, Stowe, 253-7116. Through January 25.

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

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

DON HANSON: "Damaged Beauty: The Avian Series," multimedia prints.

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 748-2372. Through January.

:: southern 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.

‘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.

DALE CHIHULY: "Glass and Prints," works by the famed glass artist.

Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Through March 15.

:: 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. Through May 15. m

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PREVIEWS COACH CARTER: Samuel L. Jackson stars in the fact-based story of a high school basketball coach famous for benching his entire team due to poor academic performance. Rob Brown costars. Thomas Carter directs. (134 min, PG-13) ELEKTRA: Evidently believing there aren’t enough comic book-based movies out there already, director Rob Bowman brings us this straight-fromthe-pages-of-Marvel action extravaganza about a mysterious female warrior. Starring Jennifer Garner and Terrence Stamp. (97 min, PG-13) HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS: From Zhang Yimou, director of Hero and To Live, comes the epic saga of Chinese rebels who rob from the rich and give to the poor during the Tang Dynasty.

Starring Zhang Ziyi and Andy Lau. (119 min, PG-13) IN GOOD COMPANY: Writer-director Paul Weitz has come a long way since American Pie. First he surprised everybody with About a Boy. Now he’s back with a quirky, thoughtful comedy about a 50-year-old ad salesman who finds himself working for a new 26year-old boss who falls for his daughter, who’s just 18. Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace and Scarlett Johansson star. (110 min, PG-13) RACING STRIPES: Frankie Muniz, Bruce Greenwood and Whoopie Goldberg are featured in the family-friendly saga of a zebra who longs for a chance to realize his inner Seabiscuit. Snoop Dogg and Jeff Foxworthy also star. (84 min, PG) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Joel Schumacher directs Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum in this adaptation of the popular musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. With Minnie Driver. (143 min, PG-13

White Noise HHH

A HE LIKES TO WATCH Keaton scans prerecorded static for messages from the dead in Geoffrey Sax’s chill-free thriller.

s Michael Keaton anxiously studies prerecorded static on one screen after another in his new film, we know he’s supposed to be searching desperately for a spectral glimpse of his character’s recently departed wife, but it’s easy to imagine him wondering how the hell he ever wound up making such a dopey, totally disposable, grade-B thriller.

After all, it wasn’t all that long ago that Keaton was one of Hollywood’s kings of comedy. He was so major at one point he not only won the role of Batman in Tim Burton’s classic, he gave it up to go onto bigger things. To everyone’s surprise, I suspect, those things didn’t turn out to be bigger; they turned out to be increasingly measly and nonmemorable. Things such as Desperate Measures, Jack Frost and now White Noise.

The latest exercise in pop mysticism to emerge from Tinseltown, White Noise follows in the footsteps of films such as Dragonfly, What Dreams May Come, Frequency and, most recently, Birth. Keaton plays a successful architect with a storybook life that includes a young son and a wife (Chandra West) who’s not only a babe but a world-famous author. His luck takes a turn for the weird, however, when the missus disappears and a stranger (Ian McNeice) approaches him shortly thereafter to inform Keaton that a) she’s dead, and b) she wants to get in touch.

The movie’s core gimmick is a paranormal pursuit called Electronic Voice Phenomenon — or EVP — and involves recording the static between radio or television channels.

According to believers, the careful study of these recordings can reveal messages from, and even brief appearances by, the dead. McNeice has a whole communication center set up in his house — banks of monitors and recording devices along with high-tech equipment that allow him to isolate and clean up sounds and images of interest. He invites the grieving husband to pop by and, after receiving two calls from his wife’s deactivated cell phone, Keaton does.

The first few times we gaze into the snow and are treated to whispery phrases or out-of-focus images from beyond the grave, it’s creepy fun. Unfortunately, communiqués are few and far between. Neither first-time director Geoffrey Sax nor writer Niail Johnson appears to have appreciated the fact that watching characters watch TV screens filled with static for prolonged periods of time is as exciting as watching paint dry.

But that’s exactly what much of White Noise consists of.

Keaton sets up a communication center in his own home, fobs his traumatized son off on relatives, and sits in front of monitors staring at grainy images around the clock. This does not make for gripping cinema.

When the final act rolls around and something has to happen to wrap things up, what does proves shocking.

Shockingly pinheaded and disappointing, that is. Moviecritic law forbids revelation of certain key details, but I will risk saying this much: Stories about supernatural phenomena work only to the degree that a premise is quasi-plausible and its logic is maintained. In the climactic moments of White Noise, the filmmakers squander what little horror capital they’d managed to accrue by tossing their established parameters out the window and throwing one lame, ludicrous, out-of-the-blue element after another into the story. Absolutely nothing in the picture up to this point accounts for what happens in the last 10 minutes. If I run across a third act this insipid again in 2005, I’ll be truly surprised. Time to get that Best-Worst list going already.

Keaton gives an understated performance that reminds you how he became such an appealing screen presence in the first place, and this makes you wish better material would start coming his way rather than goofy messages from the great beyond. The comeback will have to wait, though. For the time being, the actor’s career shows no sign of rising from the dead. m

SHORTS BEYOND THE SEAHHH1/2 Kevin Spacey directs, stars and even does the actual singing in this homage to the brief but colorful career of Bobby Darin. With Kate Bosworth and Brenda Blethyn. (121 min, PG-13) BLADE: TRINITYHH 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) BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASONHHH Renee 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) BRIGHT YOUNG THINGSHHH Actorwriter Stephen Fry makes his directori-

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WEDDINGS & RECEPTIONS CIVIL UNIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS al debut with this adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s classic novel Vile Bodies, a story about society thrill-seekers set in the 1930s. Starring Emily Mortimer, Stephen Campbell Moore and Dan Aykroyd. (106 min, R) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS: This year’s Christmas-related Tim Allen comedy concerns a married couple whose plans to forego holiday celebrations in favor of a Caribbean vacation are foiled at the last minute. Based, believe it or not, on a novel by John SHORTS << 59A Grisham. Jamie Lee Curtis costars. Joe Roth directs. (94 min, PG) CLOSERHHH Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Natalie Portman and — it goes without saying — Jude Law star in Mike Nichols’ adaptation of Patrick Marber’s play about four Londoners whose love lives become entangled. (110 min, R) DARKNESSH Jaume Balaguero directs this suspense-fest about yet another house inhabited by a mysterious evil spirit. Anna Paquin, Lena Olin and Iain Glen star. (102 min, R) FAT ALBERTHH Kenan Thompson plays the heavy in this live-action update of the ‘70s animated series based on characters created by Bill Cosby. Dania Ramirez and Keith Robinson costar.

Joel Zwick directs. (100 min, PG) FINDING NEVERLANDHHH1/2 Johnny Depp stars in the new film from Monster’s Ball director Marc Forster, a fantasy-tinged look at the life of Peter Pan author James Barrie. Costarring Kate Winslet and Radha Mitchell. (106 min, PG) KINSEYHHHH Gods and Monsters director Bill Condon brings us this biopic exploring the life and work of the world’s best known sex researcher.

Liam Neeson and Laura Linney star.

Chris O’Donnell, Peter Sarsgaard, Timothy Hutton and John Lithgow round out the cast. (118 min, R) LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTSHHH Jim Carrey stars in this big screen adaptation of the popular children’s book series by Daniel Handler. He plays a scheming count consumed with the desire to relieve three orphans placed in his care of their vast inheritance. With Meryl Streep, Billy Connolly, Liam Aiken and, of course, Jude Law. (113 min, PG) MEET THE FOCKERSHHH As Ben Stiller’s daffy mom and dad, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand, complicate premarital matters when in-laws are introduced to one another in this sequel to the 2000 hit. With Blythe Danner and Robert DeNiro. Directed by Jay Roach. (PG-13) NATIONAL TREASURE: Nicolas Cage stars in this Jerry Bruckheimer action adventure about a historian on the

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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) OCEAN'S TWELVEHH 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) PETER PANHHH P.J. Hogan directs this visually sumptuous retelling of the J.M. Barrie classic, now more than a century old. The cast includes Jason Isaacs, Olivia Williams and Jeremy Sumpter. (105 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) 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) SPANGLISHHH1/2 Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni and Paz Vega star in the latest from writer-director 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) THE AVIATORHHH Howard Hughes was an innovator and a risk taker. So it’s ironic that Martin Scorsese’s screen portrait of him is the least audacious and adventurous movie he’s ever made.

Leonardo DiCaprio does a captivating impression, but the script never quite brings its subject meaningfully to life.

With Cate Blanchette, Alec Baldwin and, it goes without saying, Jude Law. 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 crimefighting 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 LIFE AQUATICHHHH Bill Murray stars in the new one from Rushmore director Wes Anderson, the offbeat saga of an oceanographer who undergoes an existential crisis after his partner is eaten by a giant shark.

Costarring Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchette, Anjelica Huston and Willem Dafoe. (118 min, R)

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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.

WHITE NOISEHH1/2 This sci-fi thriller stars Michael Keaton as an architect who becomes convinced that his wife (Chandra West) is trying to contact him from beyond the grave through the static between signals on televisions and radios. (101 Min, PG-13)

NEW ON DVD/VHS A TOUCH OF PINKHHH Jimi Mistry and Kyle MacLachlan costar in Ian Iqbal Rashid’s romantic comedy about a Londoner so caught up in the romance of old movies he believes he’s living with the spirit of Cary Grant. (91 min, NR) PAPARAZZIHHH Paul Abascal directs this revenge fest in which a Hollywood action-star takes matters into his own hands when the police won’t help him deal with intrusive photographers.

Starring Cole Hauser and Tom Sizemore. (90 min, R) SILVER CITYHH1/2 Writer-director John Sayles’ new film features Chris Cooper as a bumbling Bush-like goober running for governor with behind-thescenes help from his politician father and sinister corporate connections.

Danny Huston and Richard Dreyfuss costar. (129 min, R) THE VILLAGEHH1/2 Joaquin Phoenix, William Hurt and Sigourney Weaver star in the new spook-a-thon from M. Night Shyamalan, the saga of an isolated 19th-century community whose citizens wind up wishing they were even more isolated when they find out what’s living next door in the woods.

With Adrien Brody and Bryce Dallas Howard. (107 min, PG-13) WITHOUT A PADDLEH1/2 Seth Green, Matthew Lillard and Dax Shepard are teamed for this comedy in which a trio of friends travels into the Oregon wilderness looking for treasure and finds lowbrow zaniness instead. Burt Reynolds costars. Steven Brill directs.

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SHORT TAKES ON THE REEL WORLD

Flight Simulator Mei initially pretends to be a blind courtesan at the Peony Pavilion, a rather breathtaking brothel considered decadent by ancient standards. Guided only by the sound of pebbles that a male customer tosses at random, she performs the “echo game,” using her improbably long sleeves to tap out the same beat on an ornate ring of drums. Leaping and twirling, Mei mesmerizes the man — and the audience — in this extended sequence.

The local authorities arrest her, however, correctly suspecting that she’s a member of an infamous insurgency known as House of Flying Daggers. In addition to warring against the corrupt government, these Robin Hoods supposedly steal from the rich and give to the poor. Unfortunately, the conceit gets only lip service. We never actually wit-

The film’s sumptuous look cannot fully obscure a ritualistic tale of jealousy, betrayal and sacrifice that turns maudlin. he co-wrote with Li Feng and Wang Bin, feels skin-deep by comparison.

The skin in question is porcelain: Zhang Ziyi, the lovely actress who plays a conflicted villain in Crouching, appears in Flying Daggers as a spunky heroine named Mei. She’s a clever double agent trying to outwit various other spies and adversaries during the seemingly sinister 9th century. Think TV’s “Alias” transposed to the Tang Dynasty.

ness any theft or largesse.

Jin, a handsome young police captain portrayed by Takeshi Kaneshiro, pretends to be a rebel sympathizer whose nom de guerre is Wind. He stages a jailbreak to liberate Mei, hoping that she will lead him to her clandestine gang’s hideout in a vast forest. They travel on horseback, trailed by his boss Leo (Andy Lau) and the emperor’s army. It’s a paranoid 859 AD journey in

a region that holds danger at every turn.

Along the way, Mei and Jin/Wind battle one set of bad guys after another.

They are equally skilled at the balletic but superhuman jousting that the Digital Age has wrought on screen. The most heart-stopping encounter takes place in a misty bamboo grove, with opponents swooping through the tree branches à la Crouching Tiger.

Despite mutual distrust, Mei and commitment-shy playboy Jin fall for each other. “I’m a free spirit,” he tells her.

“I want the wind to stop and think,” she responds, delivering some of the script’s most intricate dialogue.

Zhang Yimou’s cinematic women have often been feisty, bumping up against the cultural constraints of a traditional society. His former muse, Gong Li, once inhabited those roles. For almost a decade beginning in the late 1980s, he cast her in a succession of artistic triumphs such as Raise the Red Lantern and The Story of Qiu Ju. These pictures were stunningly subtle in their subversion of official Chinese policy. But as the world began to praise the filmmaker, he paid a price back home. The censors clamped down.

In the mid-1990s, his narratives became more ordinary and less controversial.

Hero, a successful 2002 release that first hit the United States last summer, signaled a new chapter in his career: Zhang Yimou, master of high-tech action flicks.

Luckily, he remains a wizard of imagery with a penchant for imaginative color schemes. Critic associations in Boston and Los Angeles have already honored the movie; it’s been nominated for a best-foreign-film trophy at the Golden Globe ceremonies, to be televised on NBC this Sunday, January 16.

The Mandarin-language, English-subtitled Daggers is also likely to get Oscar nods for costumes, production design and cinematography, at the very least.

Nonetheless, the film’s sumptuous look cannot fully obscure a ritualistic tale of jealousy, betrayal and sacrifice that turns maudlin. And even extraordinary kinetic movements, performed by nimble actors in league with cybernation, are no substitute for idiosyncratic, restrained storytelling and that thing we call soul. m Email Susan at flickchick@sevendaysvt.com

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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.

Polish doesn’t mean much if it comes from SPIT. CRISP does not describe two-month-old celery.

Ellen’s ex is an ex-lesbian THESPIAN. ASPEN is the playground of People people.

The word misspell is often misspelled MISPEL. Pines may be WHISPERING but they can’t talk.

Joan Rivers’ latest “work” deserves a RASPBERRY. JASPER Johns is no relation to Jasper John or Elton John.

As a rule, you can’t be both HISPANIC and WASPY. Too many chefs can’t SPOIL a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

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isual magnificence is so seductive that moviegoers may forget to ask themselves if the experience has any deeper meaning. Director Zhang Yimou’s House of Flying Daggers is certainly a martial arts epic of surpassing beauty. He gussies up a historical Chinese melodrama with plenty of eye candy and computer-enhanced brawls. In numerous fight scenes, gorgeously costumed characters defy gravity while framed by an array of dazzling landscapes and decors to die for.

But the film, opening this weekend at the Roxy in Burlington, allows all this glorious style to overwhelm substance.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the 2000 masterpiece by Ang Lee, tempers its choreographed combat with an exquisitely layered romantic tragedy.

The current Zhang Yimou work, which

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Darkness 7. Fat Albert 6:40. friday 14 — thursday 20 *Racing Stripes 1 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:40, 8:30 (Fri & Sat). *Elektra 1:15 & 3:35 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9 (Fri & Sat). Meet the Fockers 1:05 & 3:40 (Sat & Sun), 6:50, 9 (Fri & Sat). Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 1:10 & 3:45 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 8:30 (Fri & Sat).

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Darkness 7:15, 9:35. Fat Albert 12:30, 2:45, 5. The Incredibles 1:10, 3:50. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 1:10, 3:45, 6:30, 9:05. Meet the Fockers 12:20, 2:35, 3:10, 6, 7:15, 8:40, 9:45. National Treasure 6:40, 9:20. Ocean’s Twelve 1, 3:50, 6:45, 9:30. The Polar Express 12:25, 5.

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ESSEX CINEMA Essex Outlet Fair, Rt. 15 & 289, Essex Junction, 879-6543 wednesday 12 — thursday 13 The Aviator 1, 4:30, 8. Fat Albert 7:15, 9:40. The Incredibles 1:15, 4:15. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:30. Meet the Fockers 1, 4, 7, 9:45. National Treasure 6:45, 9:30. Ocean’s Twelve 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:40. The Polar Express 1:15, 3:45. Spanglish 12:45, 3:30, 6:40, 9:20. White Noise 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:45.

friday 14 — thursday 20 *Coach Carter 10 (Sat & Wed), 12:40, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30. *Elektra 10 (Sat & Wed), 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50. *In Good Company 10 (Sat & Wed), 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:40. *Racing Stripes 10 (Sat & Wed), 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30.

The Aviator 10 (Sat & Wed), 1, 4:30, 8. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 10 (Sat & Wed), 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:40.

Meet the Fockers 10 (Sat & Wed), 1, 4, 7, 9:45. White Noise 10 (Sat & Wed), 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:45.

ETHAN ALLEN CINEMAS Ethan Allen Shopping Center, North Ave., Burlington, 863-6040. wednesday 12 — thursday 13 Blade: Trinity 6:50, 9:15.

Christmas With the Kranks 6:30, 8:45. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason 7, 9:25. The Motorcycle Diaries 6:40, 9:20. friday 14 — thursday 20 Darkness 1:20 & 3:50 (Sat-Mon), 7:10, 9:25. Beyond the Sea 1:10 & 4 (Sat-Mon), 6:40, 9:15. The Polar Express 1:30 & 3:40 (SatMon), 7, 9:10. The Motorcycle Diaries 6:40, 9:20. Fat Albert 1 & 3 (Sat-Mon).

Matinees Saturday-Monday only. See www.merrilltheatres.net.

friday 14 — thursday 20 *Coach Carter 12:40, 3:35, 6:35, 9:35. *Elektra 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20. *In Good Company 1:05, 4:15, 7:05, 9:35. *The Phantom of the Opera 12:30, 3:30, 6:40, 9:30. *Racing Stripes 12:15, 2:25, 4:35, 6:55, 9:10. The Aviator 3, 8:45. Closer 4, 9:15.

Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9. Meet the Fockers 1, 3:40, 6:15, 7, 9:40. Ocean’s Twelve 1:15, 6:30. Spanglish 12:15. White Noise 1:25, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20.

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

MARQUIS THEATER Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841.

wednesday 12 — thursday 13 Kinsey 4 (Wed), 6:30, 8:50.

friday 14 — thursday 20 Finding Neverland 1:30 (SatMon), 4 (Wed), 6:30, 8:40. Bright Young Things 4 (Sat & Sun).

Peter Pan 11 (Sat).

SOUTH BURLINGTON 9 Shelburne Rd, S. Burlington, 864-5610. wednesday 12 — thursday 13 White Noise 12:40, 4, 7:15, 9:45.

Meet the Fockers 12:20, 3:20, 6:45, 7:10, 9:25, 9:50. The Aviator 12, 3:45, 7:30. Fat Albert 12:10, 4:10, 7:05, 9:15. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 12:50, 3:55, 7:05, 9:35. Spanglish 12:25, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30. Ocean’s Twelve 1, 3:50, 6:55, 9:40. National Treasure 12:35, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20.

The Incredibles 12:55, 4:05. friday 14 — tuesday 18 *Racing Stripes 12:45, 4:05, 6:40, 9:10. *Coach Carter 12:10, 3:10, 6:30, 9:25. *Elektra 1, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50. White Noise 12:40, 4, 6:55, 9:45. Meet the Fockers 12:20, 3:20, 7, 9:40. The Aviator 12, 3:45, 7:30. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 12:50, 3:55, 7:05, 9:35. Spanglish 12:25, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30. National Treasure 12:35 (Fri & Tue), 3:40, 6:35, 9:20. The Incredibles 12:35 (Sat-Mon).

wednesday 12 — thursday 20 Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 2 & 4 (Sat & Sun), 6, 8. Meet the Fockers 1:45 & 4 (Sat & Sun), 6:15, 8:30.

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wednesday 12 — thursday 13 Meet the Fockers 7, 9:10.

Spanglish 7, 9:15. Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events 7, 9:15.

College Street, Burlington, 8643456 wednesday 12 — thursday 13 The Life Aquatic 1:10, 4, 6:30, 9:05. Meet the Fockers 1:15, 3:55, 6:45, 9:25. Kinsey 1:20, 4, 6:50, 9:30. Finding Neverland 12:55, 3:30, 7, 9:20. Beyond the Sea 1, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10. Sideways 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15. friday 14 — thursday 20 *House of Flying Daggers 1, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10. The Life Aquatic 1:10, 4, 6:30, 9:05.

Sideways 1:05, 3:50, 6:40, 9:15.

Meet the Fockers 1:15, 3:55, 6:45, 9:25. Kinsey 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30. Finding Neverland 1:30, 3:40, 7, 9:20.

Times subject to change. See www.merrilltheatres.net.

Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678.

friday 14 — thursday 20 *Racing Stripes 2:30 & 4:30 (SatMon), 7, 9. The Aviator 2:30 (SatMon), 7:30. Meet the Fockers 2:30 & 4:45 (Sat-Mon), 7, 9:10.

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

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ECLIPSE THEATER, WAITSFIELD, JANUARY 8, 4 P.M.

“The indie film movement is like a sniper,” filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles told 30 of us gathered in the lounge of the Eclipse Theater in Waitsfield last Saturday. “You can’t use an Uzi because you don’t have a lot of bullets. So you get all your ducks in a row so the bullet goes through one and hits two others.”

Pretty violent imagery, considering the other filmmakers sharing the stage with Van Peebles. One of them, Jeremy Gilley, the 35year-old creator of Peace One Day, spent six years talking to thousands of people on seven continents — including world leaders such as Kofi Annan, Shimon Peres and the Dali Lama — to push for a UN resolution declaring an international cease-fire day.

But Van Peebles, the pioneering black filmmaker of the 1970s, has never been known for delivering his message delicately. His 1971 independent hit about racism in America, Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song, is as subtle as a freight train. And he still packs a powerful punch.

Ostensibly, the afternoon’s panel discussion was about the role of film as instigator of social change. At the table were documentarians Deb Ellis and Eugene Jarecki, makers of You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train and The Trials of Henry Kissinger, respectively. When they asserted that filmmakers must seek “the truth,” Van Peebles wouldn’t have any of it. I grabbed a bag of organic popcorn with sea kelp topping and settled in to watch the fur fly. “‘I want to tell the truth.’ What hubris!” Van Peebles told the others. “Cinema is not the truth. Cinema is my truth. How can we be carriers of the truth? The truth changes every five fucking minutes.”

Gilley, the blonde-haired young Brit with bright-red sneakers and a self-deprecating style, just rolled his eyes and avoided the fracas. Clearly, that’s part of his secret to success. “I didn’t want to judge anyone,” said Gilley. “I wanted to be impartial and make an apolitical film.”

The filmmakers never reached a consensus about the role of film in social change, or even agreed on a central premise. Still, it was a lively preview before the Mountain Top Film Festival’s main feature: Baadassss, Mario Van Peebles’ film about the making of his father’s earlier one. The fest (www.MountainTopFilm Festival.com) continues through this Sunday. Baadassss shows again Friday night.

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WED.12 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. 40TH ARMY BAND: Military musicians in the Vermont National Guard revel in reveille and play dance medleys from tango to ballet.

Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 338-3480.

dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $5-10.

Info, 598-1077.

drama ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ AUDITIONS: Would-be White River Valley Players try out for this musical about romance amid the bustling life of Broadway. Rochester High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 767-3732.

film MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL: Filmmakers, scholars and activists celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with 10 days of human-rights cinema. Eclipse Theater, Waitsfield, various times. $8. Info, 496-8994.

‘THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES’: This film traces the origins of a young Che Guevera’s revolutionary spirit on his formative road trip across South America. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9:30 p.m. $7.

Info, 603-646-2422.

‘RAY’: Jamie Foxx sings and sways as pianistsongster Ray Charles in this biopic about the blind icon of soul. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

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words BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers dissect Atul Gawande’s Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.

JOE SHERMAN READING: The author of Gasp!: The Swift and Terrible Beauty of Air emphasizes the importance of air quality.

Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-8001.

PHILIP BARUTH: This Burlington-based author, radio commentator and UVM professor gives voice to his novels and other writings at the South Burlington Community Library, noon. Free. Info, 652-7080.

talks ‘CIVIC SCHOOLS’: Kevin Ryan, Director of Education and Communication for the Vermont Bar Association, talks about how to interest students in history and government.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon. Free.

Info, 657-0242.

‘A VISIT TO HONDURAS’: Two volunteers who recently helped restore three Honduran public schools offer an illustrated presentation about their trip. Lincoln Library, 10 a.m.

Free. Info, 453-2665.

‘INVESTIGATING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS’: Professor Kristina Lynch of Dartmouth College’s physics and astronomy department reports on shooting rockets into the atmosphere to study the aurora borealis. Montshire Museum, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 649-2200.

kids 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.

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

Free. Info, 453-3038.

‘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.

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.

MAGIC CLUB: Potential prestidigitators ages 7 and up practice sleight-of-hand at the Lincoln Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.

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

INTRO TO WINTER HIKING: Cold-weather travelers get the lowdown on crampons, fleece and handwarmers in this backwoods safety workshop. Back 40 Lodge, Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Center, 6:30-9 p.m. $35. Registration and info, 244-7037.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: Activists stand together in opposition to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.

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.

THU.13 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. KÉKÉLÉ: Five Congolese musical luminaries captivate with clavé on acoustic guitar and voice. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $26. Info, 603-646-2422.

NORTHERN HARMONY: Central Vermontbased vocalists entertain with ethnic songs from Italy, Spain, Corsica and South Africa.

East Craftsbury Church, 7:30 p.m. $10-12.

Info, 426-3210.

NATTERJACK: Members of this local six-person group play Celtic and Appalachian tunes on accordion, fiddle and flute at Governor’s Inn, Hyde Park, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 888-6888.

drama READERS THEATRE CABARET: Libertarian populist Thomas Naylor shares excerpts from his “Green Mountain Manifesto” at MOXIE Productions’ monthly open podium. Full of Beans, Waterbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-4168.

film MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL: See January 12.

‘RAY’: See January 12, includes a post-film discussion.

‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA’: In this Kung Fu film set in 1875 Canton, Jet Li stars as a martial artist-doctor fighting colonialism.

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Also, see exhibitions in Section A. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Info, 479-4127.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 12.

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.

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 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.

‘LADYBUGS FOR PRESCHOOLERS’: Kids ages 3-5 learn about the seasonal habits of these little red-winged insects. VINS North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9-11 a.m. $8.

Registration and info, 229-6206.

ANIMAL TALES: Preschoolers hear Douglas Wood’s Old Turtle, then peek at a live tortoise. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 1010:45 a.m. $8. Info, 359-5000.

BROWNELL STORYTIME: Linda Costello entertains kids in grades K-5 with folktales and legends from around the world. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Registration and info, 878-6956.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Future readers aged 2-4 take in tales at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 12.

words PHILIP BARUTH: See January 12, Champlain College Dining Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 860-2700.

JULIA ALVAREZ READING: The Middlebury professor and author discusses and signs her new young adult book, Finding Miracles.

Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

‘TENACIOUS TYPES’ SERIES: Readers of Anita Shreve’s novel Fortune’s Rocks get a crash course about what unwed motherhood means for its 19th-century heroine. Senior Center at the Pines, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

BOOK DISCUSSION & SIGNING: Feng shui consultant Linda McClintock and professional organizer Lisa Lelas introduce their two tomes on managing mess. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

FAMILY BOOK NIGHT: Science fiction fans of all ages hear about the genre’s latest and greatest releases. South Burlington Community Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

‘MEMORABLE MEMOIRS’ SERIES: Those who’ve read Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes discuss what makes it a compelling life story. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 849-2420.

‘MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS’ SERIES: Readers of Kaye Gibbons’ Charms for the Easy Life conjure up the novel’s family of females in a discussion at the Joslin Memorial Library, Waitsfield, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 496-4205.

talks LOCAL AVIAN WILDLIFE: Nature enthusiasts hear about the Pondicherry Division of the Silvio O. Conte Refuge, home to more than 230 bird species. Montshire Museum, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 802-649-2200, ext 248.

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etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See January 12.

BURLINGTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SUMMIT: Governor Jim Douglas and Mayor Peter Clavelle speak to the local business community at this town meeting-style gathering. Wyndham Hotel, Burlington, 7:30-10 a.m. $10. Info, 863-1175.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Speechmakers gather to practice public oratory and leadership-building skills. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-2808.

COMMUNITY CLINIC: Alternative practitioners demonstrate hands-on healing arts. Vermont Integrative Medicine, Montpelier, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 229-2635.

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LAURIE ANDERSON: NASA’s first artist-in-residence goes to The End of the Moon in a solo travelogue performance. See interview, this issue. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $31-37. Info, 863-5966.

MIKE MARSHALL & DAROL ANGER: Two founding members of the David Grisman Quintet deliver top-notch bluegrass on mandolin, guitar and violin. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $22.95. Info, 863-5966.

TSUNAMI RELIEF CONCERT: The Saltash Serenaders deliver local folk and fiddle tunes to benefit the Red Cross and UNICEF. Shrewsbury Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Donations.

Info, 492-3116.

‘LET FREEDOM SING!’: Middlebury College artist-in-residence François Clemmons directs a community chorus and a dramatic oration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

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ACOUSTIC CONCERT: Local musician Lafe plays bluesy harmonica and original guitarbased tunes. Langdon St. Café, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8667.

ETHAN SNYDER: This young drummer picks up his sticks to offer jazz rhythms at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m.

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dance LINES BALLET: Choreographer Alonzo King’s San Francisco-based troupe explores the music of America’s “Old South” in Before the Blues. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $28. Info, 603-646-2422.

BURLINGTON CONTRA DANCE: Fiddler Colin McCaffrey and pianist Sarah Blair keep feet hopping. Caller Rachel Nevitt gives guidance to dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes at 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.

FAMILY CONTRA DANCE: Folk duo Pete and Karen Sutherland make lively music with the student contra-dance band of the Lake Champlain Waldorf School. A caller leads each beginner-friendly round at the Shelburne Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 985-2827.

drama ‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: This play based on a young girl’s journal chronicles her hidden family’s struggle to survive the Holocaust. Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 518-891-1854.

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‘THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES’: See January 12, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

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‘WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW!?’: This documentary-esque film asks whether spirituality and science might point to the same universal truths. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $8. Info, 603-646-2422.

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talks ‘VIETNAM VETS IN UZBEKISTAN’: Vermont Sports Today columnist John Morton narrates images of an Outward Bound expedition through the mountains of central Asia.

North Lounge, Billings Student Center, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. $8. Info, 244-7037.

NULHEAGAN BASIN DIVISION: The manager of the Northeast Kingdom’s Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge talks about its important habitat resources for deer, moose and birds.

Montshire Museum, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 802-649-2200, ext 248.

‘CROWN POINT & ITS FORTS’: Historian Tom Nesbitt describes the Revolutionary War-era importance of what was once the largest fortification in America. Godnick Adult Center, Rutland, 1-2:30 p.m. $5. Info, 773-1853.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 12.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See January 12, Waterbury Branch Library, for children ages 3-5.

SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See January 13.

‘LADYBUGS FOR PRESCHOOLERS’: See January 13.

SONGS & STORIES: Kids of all ages join Matthew Witten for folk songs and funny tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 1010:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘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.

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FAMILY SNOWSHOE HIKE: Parents and kids with appropriate footgear enjoy a walk on moonlit trails at the VINS North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8 p.m. $2-3.

Info, 229-6206.

TRAIL INTRO: Outdoorsy types get an overview of the East Montpelier trail system.

Four Corners School House, East Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-4870.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 12.

TSUNAMI RELIEF MEETING: Mayor Peter Clavelle convenes a discussion about shortand long-term local efforts in response to the recent natural disaster. Burlington City Hall, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7272.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See January 12.

TERTULIA LATINA: Fluent Spanish speakers converse at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1926.

‘STARRY SKIES’ TOUR: Amateur astronomers hope to catch a clear view of winter constellations and the planet Saturn. Lincoln Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.

BINGO & RAFFLE: Supporters of the summertime Richmond Community Camp for kids enjoy dessert and games of chance at the Camel’s Hump Middle School, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 434-2461.

VERMONT ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE: Businesspeople, government officials and interested citizens discuss the effects of globalization and slow growth. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. $135. Info, 879-7774.

SAT.15 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. NORTHERN HARMONY: See January 13, Norwich Congregational Church, 3 p.m.

ENSO STRING QUARTET: This youthful ensemble of gifted performers offers works by Brahms, Schubert and Shostakovich. See calendar spotlight. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Rutland, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 459-2131.

MATTHEW SHIPP TRIO: The free jazz pianist, composer and innovator collaborates with bassist William Parker and drummer Guillermo Brown on a musical film project.

See calendar spotlight. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $16. Info, 863-5966.

GREEN MOUNTAIN JAZZ SERIES: Vocalist Sandra Wright, sax player Big Joe Burrell and a trio of local musicians jazz it up for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 223-1862.

OPEN MIC WITH PETE SUTHERLAND & COMMON THREAD: The Addison County-based singer-songwriter shares the stage with a local group raising funds for a Romanian musical exchange. Jericho Community Center, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 899-5433.

WOODCHUCK’S REVENGE: This down-to-earth Vermont group entertains with foot-tapping folk ballads at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

DARTMOUTH GOSPEL CHOIR: Talented students offer rousing renditions of spirituals and contemporary hits at Alumni Hall, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 603-646-3749.

dance LINES BALLET: See January 14.

CONTRA DANCE: Caller David Kaynor plays the fiddle while voicing moves for dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. A mystery guest joins guitarist George Wilson to complete the musical trio at the Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $7. Info, 744-6163.

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‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ AUDITIONS: See January 12, 9 a.m.

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See January 14.

DREAM THEATRE WORKSHOP: Participants chronicle remembered dreams, then explore them through simple improvisation games.

Bring a journal to Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Free.

Registration and info, 658-2727.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 12.

‘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. & 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-8001.

WINTER TRACKING WORKSHOP: Explorers of all ages spend a morning reading stories in the snow at the VINS North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - noon. $12, adults free. Registration and info, 229-6206.

film MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL: See January 12.

‘THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES’: See January 12, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 & 9 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

‘RAY’: See January 12, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $8. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘BAMBOOZLED’: In Spike Lee’s satire of the TV industry, a Harvard-educated black writer at a major network creates a racist hit show.

Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

‘BEING JULIA’: In this film set in 1930s London, Annette Bening stars as a charismatic theater diva who embarks on a reckless affair. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9:15 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. CREATIVE SOURCE PAINTING: Brushes blocked? Artists move through obstacles with stress-reducing exercises at the Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $80 includes materials. Registration and info, 426-3717.

words NATHANIEL PHILBRICK READING: The Nantucket-based nonfiction author charts the history of a mid-19th-century American naval expedition in his book, Sea of Glory. Stowe Free Library, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145.

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‘WOMEN IN WINTER’ SERIES: Ladies learn winter outdoor skills during this moderate, female-friendly snowshoe hike up Elmore Mountain. Call for Elmore-area meeting location, 8 a.m. $10. Registration and info, 244-7037.

WHEELER POND CABIN OVERNIGHT: Hikers ascend Wheeler Mountain and ski or snowshoe old roads and trails on this moderate, two-night trip. Call for meeting time and location. Free. Info, 863-2433.

BERLIN SNOWSHOE HIKE: Fundraisers mark the Green Mountain Club’s 50th anniversary with this difficult, 5-hour trip from Paine Mountain to Irish Hill. Meet at Montpelier High School, 9:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 223-7035.

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BOLTON CROSS-COUNTRY SKI: Athletes of all abilities glide over snowy terrain at the Bolton Ski Touring Center. Call for meeting time, location and trail fee. Info, 229-0153.

activism ‘BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW’ PANEL DISCUSSION: Activist and editor Anthony Arnove joins Military Families Speak Out to discuss growing support for ending the Iraq occupation. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 7.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See January 12, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

MAGIC CARD TOURNAMENT: Collectors of these role-playing game markers challenge each other and trade sets at the Lincoln Library, 12:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 453-2665.

CHOCOLATE TASTING: Cocoa fans analyze truffles, nibble samples and learn the six steps of evaluating flavor. Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-1807.

SLEIGH RIDES: Weather permitting, jingling horses trot visitors over the snow on a wintry tour of Shelburne Farms. Rides depart every half-hour from the Welcome Center, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $5-7. Info, 985-8442.

SLEIGH RIDE WEEKEND: After a horse-drawn trip, visitors to this working dairy farm go sledding and learn about Alexander Turner, a former slave who lived in Grafton. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $9.50. Info, 457-2355.

BOOK SALE: Paperbacks and hardcovers pique patrons’ interest at the Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

INTRO TO SCRAPBOOKING: Compulsive collectors preserve memories by pasting accumulated items between pages. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. - noon. $5 includes materials. Registration and info, 244-7036.

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‘PAYING FOR COLLEGE’: Students determine ways to finance their future studies. VSAC Resource Center, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 11 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 1-800642-3177.

ANTIQUES DISCOVERY WORKSHOP: Expert appraiser Jim Marquis evalutes elderly items and offers fast-moving commentary. Middletown Springs Historical Society, 1-4 p.m. $5 per item, free to watch. Info, 235-2376.

‘A KNITTER’S AFTERNOON’: Wool-gatherers ply needles while listening to author Robin Hansen share traditional handwear how-to from her book, Knit Mittens. Cabot Public Library, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 563-2721.

‘THE WORLD OF WORKING SLED DOGS’: Mush! Diners enjoy a hearty meal, then take in Ed Blechner’s illustrated talk about pooches who pull more than their weight.

Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 6 p.m. $15.

Reservations and info, 229-1246.

VERMONT INDEPENDENCE DAY: Celebrants mark the 1777 start of The Green Mountain State’s 14-year status as a sovereign republic with music and political discussion. Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8667. Radio Bean, Burlington, 6:308:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-4133.

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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Violinist Martha Bruce and flutist Samantha Gelfon perform solos in the ensemble’s winter concert of works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Mendelssohn and contemporary composer Daron Hagen. U-32 High School, East Montpelier, 3 p.m. $5. Info, 655-5030.

A lifelong teacher and touring concert pianist who has also recorded several albums, Elaine Greenfield is no stranger to bringing forth musical projects. But her latest offering is unique — it’s the first recording of Debussy’s 24 Preludes made on a piano that’s virtually identical to the one on which the French composer originally wrote and played. A private collection of more than 30 historic pianos in central Massachusetts provided Greenfield with the use of a 1907 Blüthner grand; Debussy owned an instrument of the same make, built in 1904. At the two-disc album’s release concert, Greenfield performs on a contemporary piano and plays pieces from the recording, to contrast the two instruments. Sound engineer Christopher Greenleaf describes the recording process and the 1907 piano’s unique sound.

ELAINE GREENFIELD Sunday, January 16, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 3 p.m. $12-16. Info, 863-5966.

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SUN.16 << 09B ELAINE GREENFIELD: This Burlington-based pianist launches her latest recording with a concert of works by Debussy. See calendar spotlight. St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 3 p.m. $12-16. Info, 863-5966.

KIRTAN SINGING: Students of yoga stretch vocal cords with chants in Sanskrit. Yoga Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 598-1929.

drama ‘NOBODIES OF COMEDY’: Five of the country’s funniest up-and-coming comedians take the stage at the Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 775-0903.

film MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL: See January 12.

‘THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES’: See January 12, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 & 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

‘THE BIRTH OF A NATION’: Set during the Civil War era, this controversial silent film is acclaimed for its innovative techniques and reviled for its unfettered racism. Brace Commons, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-3749.

DARTMOUTH DOUBLE FEATURE: The sequinstudded Australian drag power flick Priscilla, Queen of the Desert follows Mel Brooks’ Western genre parody, Blazing Saddles.

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 8:50 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.

<calendar > NATURE ART WORKSHOP: Kids ages 8 and older craft books to hold pictures and poems. VINS North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 1-4 p.m. $15. Registration and info, 229-6206.

sport NEBRASKA NOTCH TRAIL SNOWSHOE: Savvy winter travelers pick up their feet on this moderate 5-mile trip to Taylor Lodge. Call for meeting time and location. Free. Info, 872-0042.

PLAINFIELD SNOWSHOE HIKE: Day trippers who bring lunch can picnic at Spruce Mountain’s peak on this moderate, 4.5-mile trek. Meet at Montpelier High School, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 229-9908.

FAMILY SNOWSHOE ADVENTURE: A naturalist points out forest features and signs of wildlife on this all-ages trek over relatively easy terrain. Mad River Glen, Waitsfield, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $20. Info, 4963551, ext. 117.

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RACISM STUDY CIRCLE: Local citizens discuss the challenges of race relations with help from a structured curriculum. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 862-5630, ext. 24.

QUEER LIBERATION ARMY: Queer-identified activists of all ages plan flamboyant responses to intolerance. 135 Pearl, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6665.

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‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See January 12, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

SLEIGH RIDES: See January 15.

SLEIGH RIDE WEEKEND: See January 15.

HADASSAH LUNCHEON: Bristol resident Laura Nugent describes a recent trip to Israel at this benefit for one of that country’s chief emergency medical centers. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon. $10.

Info, 864-0218.

RUTLAND BRIDAL SHOW: Those planning weddings peruse options, discover dresses and register for prizes at the Holiday Inn, Rutland, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6. Info, 459-2897.

JODI PICOULT READING: The author of My Sister’s Keeper explores the moral boundaries of generosity in her novel about a medicaldonor sibling. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

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‘JUBILATION!’: Area residents celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., with drumming, dancing and singing at this interfaith gathering. Grace Church, Rutland, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 775-4301.

‘REMEMBERING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’: A performance by West African drum and dance troupe Shidaa follows a light supper and a brief discussion of Dr. King’s accomplishments. Montpelier High School cafeteria, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0415.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., REMEMBERANCE: McChesnay Emanuel, Consul General from Antigua and Barbuda to the U.S., joins a celebration of the civil rights leader’s life work. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 657-4219.

drama ‘VANYA/VERMONT’: Vermont Stage Company members read through the script of this play based on Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, then invite audience comments. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-1497.

film ‘THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES’: See January 12, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

DISCUSSING ‘THE BIRTH OF A NATION’: Jump-cut musician DJ Spooky joins a faculty panel to talk about the artistic and social effects of D.W. Griffith’s 1915 feature. Brace Commons, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 3:30 p.m. Free, tickets required. Info, 603-646-2010.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: See January 13.

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 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Readers of Don DeLillo’s White Noise review the novel’s humorous exploration of consumerism and postmodern love. Barnes & Noble, South Burlingon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

talks ‘MAKING THE INVISIBLE VISIBLE’: Dorothy Allison, author of the novel Bastard Out of Carolina, talks about class, gender, sexual violence and poverty. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-3749.

‘A VERMONTER FOR THE WORLD’: Local literature aficionados hear about author Dorothy Canfield Fisher’s more than 40 books and her commitment to social causes.

First Congregational Church, Burling-ton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9494.

VERMONT ACTIVISTS PANEL: Four local residents who participated in the civil rights movement share their recollections of the era. Vermont History Center, Barre, noon.

Free. Info, 479-8518.

‘LIVING & EATING COMPASSIONATELY’: Caryn Hartglass, executive director of EarthSave International, talks about the effects of food-related decisions on our health, our environment and various animal species. Ilsley Library, Middlebury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7704.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 12.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See January 12, for children ages 3-5.

BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See January 12. Toddlers take their turn with tales first, 9:10-9:30 a.m.

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.

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GYM FOR TOTS: Youngsters burn energy running, jumping and hula-hooping at the Charlotte Community School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 425-4144.

CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP: Children and their caregivers gather for crafts, reading and music-making. Charlotte Community School Cafeteria, 9-10:15 a.m.

Free. Info, 985-5096.

WINTER WALK: Weather permitting, kids strap on snowshoes for a romp around the Lincoln Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Registration and info, 453-2665.

ANIMAL TRACKING DAY: Young explorers in grades K-2 learn about winter wildlife neighbors at the VINS North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $30.

Registration and info, 229-6206.

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sport FITNESS WALK: Green Mountain Club members and friends make strides on a brisk 4mile stroll. Call for Underhill-area location and time. Free. Info, 899-4327.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 12.

DAY OF SERVICE: Citizens honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a civil rights film, citywide gallery walk, and blanket-making project. Drop off six-by-six inch knit squares for blankets at the Basement Teen Center, Montpelier City Hall, before noon. Downtown Montpelier, various times and locations. Free. Info, 229-9151.

CIVIL RIGHTS SPEAK OUT: Local community members and leaders commit to social equality at Burlington City Hall Auditorium, noon. Free. Info, 865-7169.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: Community service projects citywide offer chances to pitch in, followed by a community dinner and celebration at Burlington City Hall Auditorium, service 12:30-5 p.m., dinner 5-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7169.

SERVICE PROJECT: Volunteers help for an hour or more by painting, organizing and cleaning the Roxbury Senior Center, call for meeting time. Free. Info, 476-2668.

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Ladies everywhere who feel stuck to their swivel chairs may be ready for a change. Marcelle DiFalco and Jocelyn Greenky Herz are workplace peons turned corporate honchos who spent years fielding calls from young women seeking advice on how to steer their careers. Then the pair coauthored a bootstrapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solution: The Big Sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to the World of Work: The Inside Rules Every Working Girl Must Know covers issues from office etiquette and body language to how to deal with complicated power grabs. The book also strongly recommends nipping self-negating behavior in the bud. DiFalco, a Bristol resident and former editor-in-chief at Charlotte-based Eating Well magazine, shares her sassily focused perspective in a reading this week.

MARCELLE DIFALCO Wednesday, January 19, Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

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PRAYER BREAKFAST: Choir music accompanies a hot morning meal. Political science professor Eric Davis follows with a talk about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Ross Commons Dining Hall, Middlebury College, breakfast 8 a.m., program 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 443-5743.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See January 12, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;REBIRTH OF A NATIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: New York City-based digital artist DJ Spooky splices sound and image in a new take on D.W. Griffithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s controversial 1915 film featuring the Ku Klux Klan. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $22. Info, 603-646-2422.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 12. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See January 14.

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.

TODDLER STORYTIME: Boys and girls ages 18-35 months consume songs, stories and a healthy snack at the Burnham Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. $6-9. Info, 864-1848.

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HARRY BLISS: The Vermont-based cartoonist and illustrator for both The New Yorker and Seven Days shows slides of his cartoons, covers and book illustrations, followed by a Q & A session. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

KAREN LARSEN: This motorcyclist and author shares excerpts from her cross-country travel narrative, Breaking the Limit. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

BURLINGTON WRITERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GROUP: Bring pencil, paper and the will to be inspired to the Daily Planet, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 758-2287.

JOHN MATHEWSON: The Vermont-based versifier and member of the local performance poetry ensemble Quatrain reads his work at the Book King, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9232.

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Also, see clubdates in Section A. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male musicmakers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-6465.

AMATEUR MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA: Community players of all abilities and levels of experience practice pieces and welcome new members. South Burlington High School, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6. Info, 985-9750.

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 LUNCH & DISCUSSION: Director Cheryl Faraone introduces the upcoming production of An Experiment with an Air Pump with help from the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design staff and cast. Seeler Studio Theatre, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

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FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES: Colleagues and students reminisce about Marie HĂŠnault, a former professor of English. Hoehl Welcome Center, St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Colchester, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

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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.

QUEER LIBERATION ARMY PUBLIC PRESENTATION: Members invite discussion of this recently formed groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radical manifesto supporting truth, social justice and general fabulousness. Black Sheep Books, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6665.

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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.

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South Burlington High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1484.

BEN FRANKLIN PORTRAYAL: One of the U.S.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding fathers takes questions and shares his wit and wisdom via Emmy Awardwinning actor Bill Meikle. See calendar spotlight. House Chambers, Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-3183.

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VBSR ECHO CENTER TOUR: Executive Director Phelan Fretz talks about the design and layout of the waterfront science museum. ECHO Center, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Registration and info, 862-8347.

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‘DO THE RIGHT THING’: In Spike Lee’s 1989 film about racial tensions, a pizza deliveryman tells the story of a hot day in Brooklyn. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘PAJAMA TIME’: Kids age 6 and under don their favorite cozy nightwear for bedtime stories with milk and cookies. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-0313.

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‘WINTER WILDLIFE’: Preschoolers learn how area animals survive in snow. VINS North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9-11 a.m. $8. Registration and info, 229-6206.

See exhibitions in Section A.

words MARCELLE DIFALCO: The Vermont-based coauthor of The Big Sister’s Guide to the World of Work dishes out tips on better business practices for ladies. See calendar spotlight.

Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

talks GLOBAL U.S. MILITARY PRESENCE: Joseph Gerson, regional program coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee, talks about the U.S.’s network of foreign military bases. Bethany Church, Montpelier, potluck 6 p.m., forum 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2340.

‘THE NEOLITHIC WORLD OF STONE’: Budding geologists and history buffs rock out at this illustrated lecture about dolmens and stone circles in the British Isles.

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-8291.

‘BLACK BEARS IN THE EAST’: The manager of the Northeast Kingdom’s Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge shares facts about local ursine ecology. Montshire Museum, Norwich, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 802-649-2200, ext 248.

kids WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See January 12.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See January 12.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 12.

BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See January 12.

WATERBURY STORYTIME: See January 12.

BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See January 12.

HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: See January 12.

‘MOVING & GROOVING’: See January 12.

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sport WALK THE TALK: See January 12.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 12.

INAUGURATION PROTEST: Activists board buses to attend the swearing-in of George W. Bush at the start of his second presidential term. Buses depart Burlington and Montpelier at 10 p.m. for Washington, D.C., returning at 5 a.m. on Friday. $68.

Reservations and info, 863-2345, ext. 3.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See January 12.

ORGANIZATION WORKSHOP: Feeling overwhelmed? A professional offers practical tips for saving space and clearing clutter.

South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 652-7080.

SPIRITUALITY & COUPLES: Psychotherapist Michael Schaal leads this workshop for single folks and committed pairs interested in cultivating spiritual relationships. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-0218.

‘MAC USERS UNITE!’: Apple enthusiasts gather for their monthly meeting. Gailer School, Shelburne, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1985.

FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP: Tenants and prospective homebuyers get educated about their rights and learn how to respond to housing discrimination.

HomeOwnership Center, 179 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-3334, ext. 103.

FATHER OF INVENTION

Since biographies of Benjamin Franklin read as if he fit eight separate lives into one existence, it hardly seems fair that he should still be bopping around. Folks who happen to meet the founding father this week could be forgiven for thinking so, though. As part of the ongoing Farmer’s Night Series at the Statehouse, Emmy Award-winning actor Bill Meikle resurrects the quintessential American personality in celebration of his 299th birthday.

When he wasn’t busy writing or being a scientist, statesman, economist, musician or printer, Franklin tinkered with homemade devices such as bifocals, the odometer, his eponymous heating stove, and the lightning rod. At any rate, the evening’s open Q & A session should be quite illuminating.

BEN FRANKLIN PORTRAYAL Wednesday, January 19, House Chambers, Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-3183.

AMERICAN EXPRESS YANNI – JAN. 29 This widely acclaimed, internationally recognized artist has astonished audiences worldwide with his stunning musical vision. We have great seats to this Saturday evening performance at Manchester’s Verizon Arena.

An included dinner at a nearby restaurant completes the evening.

CONTACT: THEATRE MAISONNEUVE, MONTREAL - MAR. 5 Winner of the 2000 Tony Award for Best Musical, this widely acclaimed production consists of three short stories about the search for love in an isolating world. Told primarily through dance, the acts take place in different times and places, with scores featuring such recognizable names as Tchaikovsky, Rogers & Hart and Robert Palmer supporting the movement of each tale.

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acting ACTING FOR THE STAGE: A WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS: January 11 - March 10. Info, 865-3312 or john.alexander4@ att.net. Since 1997, John D. Alexander (Screen Actor’s Guild) has helped students become focused, grounded and comfortable on stage; study presence, motivation, and voice work while learning to have fun and succeed on stage.

LEARN THE TECHNIQUE OF “HOLLYWOOD’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER ACTING COACH” (MOVIELINE, 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.

or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.com. In this class for intermediate through advanced skill levels, the instructor will offer individual tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel.

Demonstrations and instruction will cover advanced techniques and the opportunity to move toward increasingly complex forms.

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FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS CLAY AND CRAFT STUDIO, BEGINNING WHEEL WITH JEREMY AYERS AND LORETTA LANGUET: Thursday evenings, February 3 March 17, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday mornings, February 5 - March 19, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Info, 865-7166 or visit www.Burlington CityArts.com. This class will introduce students to working with clay using the potter’s wheel. Through instruction and demonstration, students will practice basic wheel-working techniques, with an emphasis on functional pottery. The entire ceramic process will be covered, including throwing various forms, trimming, handle making and glazing.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO AROMATHERAPY: Thursday, January 27, 6:30-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts/Star Root Aroma-therapy. $10, prepaid by January 24. Info, 660-8060. Learn how you can incorporate aromatherapy and essential oils into your everyday life. We will discuss what essential oils are, how they affect the body and mind, and how to use them for their aesthetic and therapeutic effects. Each participant will receive a sample oil.

FRIDAY NIGHT KIDS CLUB: Every Friday night, 6-9 p.m. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $25, preregistration required. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. Climb the walls, boulder in the cave, brave the Burma Bridge, and play fun games.

Parents, enjoy an evening out while your kids burn energy, develop coordination, build self-confidence, and practice problem solving under the supervision of the Petra Cliffs staff.

ICE CLIMBING I & II: Level 1, January 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $100.

Level 2, January 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $160. Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petra cliffs.com. Learn about the exhilarating sport of ice climbing!

Level 1 is for the beginning ice climber, no experience necessary.

Level 2 is for those who have completed Level 1 or have previous experience. With a skilled instructor, learn how to move over easy to moderate terrain. Master belaying, rappelling, climbing skills, multi-pitch routes, anchor building and climbing technique.

INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAINEERING: January 15, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $100. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petra cliffs.com.

Learn the fundamentals of safe winter travel over snow and ice! Components of instruction include the use of crampons and ice axe, rope management skills, glissading and self-arrest techniques.

JUNIOR CLIMBING TEAM: Ages 10-16. Two sessions, January to March and March to May. Beginning January 17, practices will be held every Monday and Wednesday through May, with occasional weekend USA Climbing competitions in New England. $375 each. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. Info, 6573872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. Do you have enthusiasm for climbing? Traditional sports not your thing? Join the Petra Cliffs Junior Climbing Team! Improve climbing skills, make friends within the climbing community. Sign up now or anytime during the season.

TWO-DAY AVALANCHE AWARENESS AND RESCUE: February 5-6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Petra Cliffs Climbing School. $185, all technical equipment included. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. This is a must for all skiers, snowboarders, climbers and backcountry enthusiasts. Learn the basics of avoiding avalanches (yes, they happen in Vermont), including route selection, evaluating avalanche potential, and rescue procedures.

art ART CLASSES AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL, HINESBURG: Batik on Silk with Jen Labie, five Wednesdays beginning January 12, 6-8 p.m. $95. Basic Drawing with Christine Cole, five Mondays beginning January 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75. Sculptures in Clay with Adele Dienno, four Tuesdays beginning January 18, 6:308:30 p.m. $85. Photography, Black-and-White Darkroom, five Thursdays beginning January 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75. Origami Stationery, Tuesday, February 8, 6-8 p.m., $25. Beekeeping, three Thursdays beginning January 13, 6:30-8 p.m., $25. All materials and equipment included. Info, 482-7194, or find full descriptions for all 66 Winter Access classes at www. cvuhs.org and click on Access to CVU. 10 minutes from Exit 12.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS: Figure Drawing with Model, every Monday evening, classes starting soon!

Dynamic Still Life Painting with Gail Salzman, February 2 March 9. Wood Sculpture with Robert Babcock, February 8 March 22. Drawing II with Lynn Imperatore, February 18 March 25. Illustration with Ginny Joyner, March 2 - April 6.

Info, 865-7166 or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.

building HANDBUILDING WITH BIRGIT KNAPP: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Eight weeks. Winter session: January 18 - March 8. Spring session: March 22 - May 10. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $170, non members $190. Materials and firing $40. Info, 985-3648. We will handbuild with little clay balls, coils, strips and slabs–whatever fits best for your ideas. We will try different textures and glazes. Class will include discussions about shape and form and their harmony. Suitable for all levels, including beginners.

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.

clay CLAY CREATIONS, AGES 7-11 WITH JENNIFER SMEDLEY: Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Two four-week sessions, January 13 February 3 and February 10 - March 10. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. $90, includes materials and snack.

Info, 985-3648. Build a box with customized compartments to organize your things! Share your ideas with us and we’ll figure out how to build it out of clay.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS CLAY AND CRAFT STUDIO, AFTER SCHOOL CREATIVE CLAY AND WHEEL: Mondays, January 31 - February 21, 3:30-5 p.m.

Ages 7-14. Info, 865-7166 or visit www. BurlingtonCityArts .com. This four-week class will introduce students to working with clay both on and off the potter’s wheel. Students will practice basic wheel-working techniques to create bowls, cups and more.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS CLAY AND CRAFT STUDIO, WEDNESDAY CLAY WITH LORETTA LANGUET: Session I: February 9 - March 23, 9-11:30 a.m.

Session IB: February 9 - March 23, 6:30-9 p.m. Info, 865-7166

communication COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR SWEETHEART: Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m. to noon, offered by Demeter Resolutions, llc, Burlington. $45 per person. Info, 864-0624 or email Demeter Resolve@aol.com or visit www.DemeterResolutions .com. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, whether you are married to your sweetheart or not, couples and individuals who would like to have more meaningful and harmonious communication with their significant other will find this workshop valuable.

computers COMPUTER CLASSES AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL, HINESBURG: MS Excel for Intermediates, five Tuesdays, beginning January 11, 7:15-8:30 p.m. $65. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, four Mondays beginning January 10, 7–8:45 p.m. $85. Advanced Photoshop, Thursday, February 3 and 10, 5-6:30 p.m. $40.

Powerpoint, Tuesdays, January 11 and 18, 5:30-7 p.m. $40.

MS Publisher, two Tuesdays, February 1 and 8, 5:30-7 p.m. $40.

Digital Camera Use, two-week offering, Wednesday, January 12 and 19, 5-7 p.m., or Thursday, January 13 and 20, 6:45-8:45 p.m., or Thursday, February 3 and 10, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $40.

Digital Winter Landscape Photography, two Mondays, January 10 and 17, 5:15-6:45 p.m. $30. Digital Albums, two choices, Thursday, January 13 and 20, 5-6:30 p.m. or Monday, January 31 and February 7, 5:15-6:45 p.m. $30. MS Word Wizardry, Monday, February 7, 7-8:30 p.m. $15. Digital Photo-Phun using Photoshop, five Tuesdays beginning January 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

$55. Website Design with Frontpage, five Wednesdays beginning January 12, 7:10-8:40 p.m. $65. Info, 482-7194, or find full descriptions for all 66 Access classes at www.cvuhs.org and click on Access to CVU. Ten minutes from Exit 12.

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.

BURLINGTON COMMUNITY GLASS STUDIO: Six-week Introduction to Stained Glass meets Tuesdays, beginning January 25 through March 1, 6-8:30 p.m. $150 plus materials.

Info, 324-4019 or terry@burlington glass.net. Students will learn the copper foil method and can expect to complete at least one small project. Open studio time will be available to students.

CRAFT CLASSES AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL, HINESBURG: Rug Hooking for Beginners, five Thursdays, beginning January 13, 6-8 p.m. $70. Bobbin Lace-Handmade, five weeks beginning January 12, 6-8 p.m. $75. Cake Decorating I (Wilton), four Thursdays beginning January 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75. Quilting for Beginners, five Thursdays beginning January 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $65. Rustic Furniture-Adult Chair, two Tuesdays, January 11 and 18, 6-8 p.m. $85. Rustic Furniture-Love Seat, two Tuesdays, February 1 and 8, 6-8 p.m. $115. Info, 482-7194, or find full descriptions for all 66 Winter Access classes at www.cvuhs.org and click on Access to CVU. Ten minutes from Exit 12.

STAINED GLASS COMPREHENSIVE WITH GRETCHEN BEGNOCHE: Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Ten weeks. Winter: January 12 - March 16. Spring: March 30 - June 1. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $216, non members $240. Materials $25. Info, 985-3648. Create a beautiful stained glass window panel or lampshade for your home.

Comprehensive stained glass class for beginners and intermediate students seeking additional instruction. Materials are supplied for demonstrations and practice, students will purchase materials for their projects.

STAINED GLASS DESIGN FOR TEENS AND ADULTS: Session 1, January 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Howden Hall, Bristol. $50 plus a $15 material fee. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec. org. Instructed by Terry Zigmund.

dance AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE: TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM CUBA AND HAITI: Weekly classes: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Capitol City Grange, Montpelier. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burling-ton. Info, 985-3665. Dance to the rhythms of Cuban and Haitian music. Dance class led by Carla Kevorkian. Live drumming led by Stuart Paton. Monthly master classes with visiting instructors. Beginners welcome!

BASIC BELLY DANCE FOR TEENS AND ADULTS: Mondays, January 31 - March 14, 5-6 p.m. Upstairs at Bristol Fitness. $60. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org. Structured for those over 18, but will take younger. Instructed by Cathy Palmer.

CREATIVE DANCE, AGES 5-7: Wednesdays, January 19 February 16, 3-4 p.m. 69 A Mountain St. Studio, Bristol. $40.

Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org. Instructed by Leah Kelley Xylona.

CREATIVE DANCE: Two programs. Ages 3-5, Tuesdays, 2:15-2:45 p.m. and Thursdays, 2:15-2:45 p.m., at the YMCA. Cost is $35 for members per class, $70 for non-members. Program for ages 6-8 offered Thursdays, 3-3:45 p.m., and Saturdays, 11:10-11:50 a.m. $35 for members per class, $70 for non members. Info, contact Stacia Mock, 862-9622. Build a foundation to dance.

DANCE CLASSES AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL, HINESBURG: Swing Dance for Beginners with Kym Reid Taylor, five Tuesdays beginning January 11, 7:45-8:45 p.m. $50. Ballroom for Beginners with Kym Reid Taylor, five Thursdays beginning January 13, 7:45-8:45 p.m. $50. Info, 482-7194 or find full descriptions for all 66 Access classes at www.cvuhs.org and click on Access to CVU. Ten minutes from Exit 12.

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: Nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Mondays, Wednesdays (walk-in on Wednesdays only at 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (children’s lessons). Argentine Tango on every other Friday, 7 p.m., walk-ins welcome. Modern African Hip-Hop, Tuesdays, 6 p.m., walk-in welcome. Social dancing with DJ Raul, one/month, call for date. 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!

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FLYNNARTS DANCE CLASSES: Info, 652-4548, email regis trar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter. org. Spring semester begins January 17 and features dance classes for all ages and skill levels, including modern dance, ballet, jazz, hiphop, lunchtime classes, dance master classes with visiting Flynn performers, and more.

LEARN TO DANCE: First Step Dance offers beginner dance classes in St. Albans on Monday nights and in Burlington on Tuesday nights. At each location the introductory Rumba, Cha Cha and Merengue class starts at 6 p.m. and the introductory Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango class begins at 7 p.m. These beginning classes are followed by intermediate classes. The St. Albans classes will start on January 31 at the City School on Bellows St., while the Burlington classes will start on February 1 at the Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St. Classes are $40/person for each 4-week session. Info, www.FirstStepDance.com or 802-598-6757. Have you been to a party or event where people knew how to dance? Would you like to learn to dance with a partner? Remember that partner dancing requires a partner, but attending classes doesn’t, so come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Come take the First Step toward learning to dance with a partner!

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.vermonts wings.com. No experience necessary.

LINDY HOP/SWING DANCE: Six Sundays, January 9 - February 13. Three levels: Swing 1A/ Lindy Hop Basics. Beginning level, no experience required, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Level 2: Swing 2C/8-Count Lindy Hop, classic and nouveau moves, Swing Outs, Charleston and more. Focus is on technique and fundamentals, for Swing 1 graduates or by permission, 6:45-7:45

p.m. Level 3: Mix It Up! Integrating Charleston and Balboa into your Lindy Hop. Must have six months or more Lindy Hop experience, 8-9 p.m. $50 for six-week series, $40 for students and seniors. Champlain Club, Crowley St., Burlingon. Info, 860-7501 or www.lindyvermont.com. All classes taught by Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl. We focus on having fun and catering to the needs of our students. No partner needed.

NEW YEAR SWING DANCE CLASSES IN RICHMOND: Six Thursdays of SWING with Chris Sumner and Dan Carhart.

Thursdays, January 6 - February 10, Lindy 1: Introduction to Lindy, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Lindy 2A: The Swing Out, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Richmond Free Library, 2nd-floor. 201 Bridge St., Richmond. $50 for 6 classes. Info, Dan, 434-5776 or Chris, swivel@hotmil.com.

These classes will teach the rudiments of SWING, with a strong emphasis on technique: center, balance, connection, lead & follow, timing, and more. It’s not just moves—it’s the way that you move.

A Popsicle Toes Production.

SWING DANCE LESSONS: Wednesdays, January 12 - February 16, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Mt. Abe (main office). $18. Info, 4535885 or visit www.bristolrec.org. Instructed by Carol Spaid.

WORLD DANCE, AGES 7-10: Saturdays, January 22 - February 19, 10-11 a.m. 69 A Mountain St. Studio, Bristol. $40. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org. Instructed by Leah Kelley Xylona.

WORLD DANCE: Tuesdays, 3-3:45 p.m. at the YMCA. For grades K-3. $35 for members, $70 for non-members. Info, contact Stacia Mock, 862-9622. Discover world cultures through song and dance.

drawing BASIC DRAWING WITH SUSAN SMEREKA: Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Six weeks, January 19 - March 2. Gallery Studio, 54 Falls

Rd., Shelburne. Members, $120, non-members $135. Materials included. Info, 985-3648. Drawing is the foundation of fine arts.

Learn the basics to assist you in other mediums, and because it’s fun to draw! Learn to draw portraits utilizing a variety of materials and techniques, including black and white and color. We’ll do self-portraits, work from photographs, draw from the live model.

Individual instruction and critique will facilitate each student’s progress.

DRAWING FROM THE MODEL, UNINSTRUCTED: Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Two six-week sessions, January 20 - March 3 and March 10 - April 21. Gallery Studio, 54 Falls Rd., Shelburne. Model fee $30 per 6-weeks. Bring your pencils, charcoal, Conté crayons or paints and work from the model to practice your hand-and-eye fusion.

drumming CONGAS AND DJEMBES: Beginning Conga classes, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. Djembe classes, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. New 5week session starts 11/03. Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. $50 for 5 weeks. 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 September 7 and October 19. $42 for 6-week sessions with no class on November 23. A 3-week session begins December 7.

Kids’ Intermediate Taiko, Mondays, 3:15-4 p.m., starting September 13 and October 25. $42 for 6 weeks with no class on November 23. A 3-week session starts December 6. Adult beginning classes are on Mondays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. $48 for 6week session starting September 13 and October 25. A 3week session begins on December 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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empowerment CLASSES AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL, HINESBURG: Yoga, Thursday afternoons beginning January 13, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Five or 14 weeks, $45 or $110. Yoga, Thursday evenings beginning January 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Five or 14 weeks, $45 or $110.

Instructor: Theora Ward. Basic Investment Strategy, five Wednesdays beginning January 12, 6:30-8 p.m. $40. Meditation with Richard Andresen, five Wednesdays beginning January 12, 7-8 p.m. $45. Personal Training for Women, five Mondays beginning January 10, 6-8 p.m. $95. Baby Sitting Class by Red Cross instructor, Tuesday, February 1 and Thursday, February 3, 3:30-6:30 p.m. $40. Italian for Travelers with Isabella Romenco, 12 Wednesdays beginning January 12, 6:30-8 p.m. $140. A Taste of American Sign Language with David Krueger, four Thursdays beginning January 13, 4-5 p.m. $50. Herbal Pet Care, two Thursdays, February 3 and 10, 6:30-8 p.m. $25. Wild in Vermont, Tuesday, January 18 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10 donation. Backyard Astronomy, two Wednesdays, January 12 and 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15. Living Tobacco Free, four Thursdays beginning January 20, 6-7:15 p.m. No fee, but must register. Info, 482-7194, or find full descriptions for all 90 Access classes at www.cvuhs.org and click on Access to CVU. Ten minutes from Exit 12

film AFTER SCHOOL FILM MAKING OPEN STUDIO, GRADES 6 AND UP: Wednesdays, ongoing, starting January 5, 4-5:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristol rec.org.

finance FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS: January 19 through February 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Essex Rec Department.

Info, contact Emma Edwards, 655-5512. Learn how to increase investment income while reducing taxes on those investments.

We’ll teach you about the stock market as well as other forms of ownership and loanership investments. Our focus will be on you and your goals, whether saving for your children’s education or planning for your own retirement. Call today to enroll.

gardening 2005 MASTER GARDENER BASIC COURSE: Tuesday evenings, February 1 - May 10. Offered statewide. $285 includes tuition and all materials. Info, 656-9562 or visit www.uvm.edu/master gardener. This UVM Extension course covers the basics of Home Horticulture. Instructors are University of Vermont faculty and

Vermont horticulture professionals. Topics include: Botany, Perennials and Annuals, Landscape Design (Intro), Vegetables, Turf and Weeds, Entomology, Plant Diseases, Soils, Woody Ornamentals, Pest Management, Invasive Plant Control and Becoming a Master Gardener.

herbs WISDOM OF THE HERBS 2005: AN EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE SEASONS: Eight-month herbal certification program, taught by Annie McCleary with George Lisi.

One weekend each month, April - November 2005, Lincoln. $1200 with a non-refundable deposit, $150. VSAC grants available to qualifying participants, please apply early. Info, 453-6764 or visit www.purpleconeflowerherbals.com. Develop a relationship with local wild plants as wise spirits who offer counsel and companionship. Learn through Nature Adventures – hike in wild places, lie on the earth. Make herbal medicines in sacred tradition. Harvest, prepare and eat wild edibles.

Learn how to use food as our first medicine. Allow the transformation that comes with conscious association with the plant people.

jewelry BASIC BEADING: Thursday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. Bead Crazy, 21 Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston. $20, plus bracelet materials. Info, 288-9666 or visit www.beadcrazyvt.com. This class will provide a basic overview of stringing materials, types of beads, findings, tools, design and finishing techniques. You will make a bracelet to take home.

BEADING FOR BEGINNERS: Saturday, January 22, 1-3 p.m.

Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts/Star Root Aromatherapy. $12 includes supplies. Info, 660-8060. In this introductory class, you will learn all the basics you need to know in order to make your own jewelry. Topics include stringing materials, tools, and earring making, as well as types of beads, clasps and findings.

At the end of class, we will make a bracelet together in order to practice some of the techniques learned in class.

CHANDELIER EARRINGS: Saturday, January 29, 3-5 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts/Star Root Aromatherapy. $12 includes some supplies. Please pre-register by January 26. Info, 6608060. Learn to make your own beautiful, gracefully dangling, chandelier earrings! Join us in creating a fabulous pair of earrings for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY WORKSHOPS: Introduction to PMC, January 22 or February 12. 3-D Forms and PMC, February 5.

PMC Rings and Fire-in-Place Stone Setting, February 19. Info,

658-8778 or KROSESTUDIO@hotmail.com. Transform Precious Metal clay (PMC), into a piece of fine silver jewelry. You will create and finish one-of-a-kind pieces that will be kiln fired and ready to wear in one day. Instant gratification, without the long learning curve or expensive tools of traditional jewelry making. PMC has applications of artists who work with glass, beads, polymer clay, ceramics, and many other mediums. Small classes, personalized instruction.

kids AFTER SCHOOL ART, AGES 7-11 WITH SCOTT HAMPTON: Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Two four-week sessions. January 11 February 1 and February 8 - March 8. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. $70 includes materials and snack. Info, 9853648. Something new every week! We will construct, paint, and print our way to a view of the world that is our own. Along the way, we will experiment with several mediums and methods.

BUILDING BLOCKS: Saturdays, 9:45-10:15 a.m. at the YMCA. For ages 18 months to 3 years. $35 for members, $70 for non-members. Info, contact Stacia Mock, 862-9622. This fun, interactive parent-child class uses music and activities with hoops, balls, parachute and more to support physical and social growth of toddlers.

CHEERLEADING: Mondays, 3:15-4 p.m. and Saturdays, 2:15-3 p.m. at the YMCA. For grades 1-5. $35 for members, $70 for non members, per class time. Info, contact Stacia Mock, 862-9622. Your child will have a blast learning basic cheers and acrobatic skills in this fun introduction to cheering.

CLAY FOR KIDS: Teen clay, Session 1: Wednesdays, January 12, 19, February 9, 16, March 2, 9, 3-4:30 p.m. Preschool Kindergarten Clay, Ages 3-6. Session 1, Tuesdays, January 11, 18, February 8, 15, March 1, 8. Session 2, Saturdays, January 15, 22, February 12, 19, March 5, 12, 9:30-10:45 a.m. After School Clay, Grades 1-3, Tuesdays, January 11, 18, February 8, 15, March 1, 8. Grades 4-6, Thursdays, January 13, 20, February 10, 17, March 3, 10. Bristol Clay Studio, next to Deerleap books. $42 includes materials. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org. Instructed by Macy Mayforth.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, AFTER SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS STUDIO : Mondays, January 31 - May 30, 3:30-5 p.m. Info, 865-7166 or visit www.BurlingtonCity Arts.com. Open studio drop-in! Discover and create with a variety of painting and drawing media, 3-D materials, papers and more. Work on your ideas in your own time. Open studio time, materials and support will help you discover the artist in you!

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<LIST YOUR CLASS> DEADLINE: Thursday at 5 p.m. Call: 864-5684 email: classes@sevendaysvt.com / fax: 865-1015

JIGGITY JOG, AGES INFANT - 4 YEARS: Tuesdays, January 11 February 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m. 69 A Studio, Mountain St., Bristol. $51. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org.

Instructed by Susan Reit de Salas.

KINDER KIDS: Saturdays, 10:30-11 a.m. at the YMCA. For ages 4-6 years. $35 for members, $70 for non-members. Info, contact Stacia Mock, 862-9622. Children develop balance, coordination and flexibility while having fun using tumbling skills, balance beam, vault, rings, hoops and balls.

knitting BEGINNERS KNITTING: A SIMPLE HAT: Sundays, January 23 February 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Howden Hall. $40. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org. Instructed by Elin Melchior. Any interested knitters can enroll.

KNITTING A DOUBLE-SIDED SCARF: Sundays, January 23 February 20, 2-2:30 p.m. Howden Hall, Bristol. $35. Info, 4535188 or visit www.bristolrec.org. Instructed by Elin Melchoir.

THE ART OF KNITTING WITH CHRISTINE COLE: Mondays, 6:308:30 p.m. Five weeks. Winter session: January 10-31 and February 14. Spring session: March 14 - April 11. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $85, non-members $95.

Info, 985-3648. Knitting is relaxing, rewarding and fun! Learn this creative and traditional art form’s basic techniques in the Continental Style. Our class will cover casting on, knit and purl stitches, increases, decreases, different stitch patterns and more through the completion of a project. Ideal for the beginning knitter as well as those interested in rekindling their interest. We will supply a wide array of yarns for practice and for some projects.

Knitters will purchase any specialty yarns they wish to use.

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 CLASS: LA BELLE PROVINCE: Travel to the Quebec and French-Canadian region in this intermediate French class in Middlebury, beginning February 15. Also offering a Beginning French class, beginning February 15. Info, call Sibylle 388-4173, or register at the Hannaford Career Center, 382-1012. Private French and German tutoring also available.

SPANISH CLASSES: Classes starting in January. Courses conveniently located at the Gailer School in Shelburne, Mondays, and in Montpelier, Tuesdays. Reasonable rates, with instruction tailored to your individual needs. Info, 917-364-3123 or constan ciag@123spanisnow.com. Improve your Spanish comprehension and speaking skills with a native and experienced teacher.

SPANISH CLASSES: My home or yours. Info, Pedro, 453-7996.

Learn a new language in this New Year! Fantastic, fun classes with a native speaker and experienced teacher.

martial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, February 1, 5:30 p.m. and meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 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, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido (the traditional art of sword drawing), Tuesdays, 3:45-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-1:30 p.m. Zazen (Zen meditation, free and open to the general public), Tuesdays, 8-8:45 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington.

Info, 951-8900 or www.aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements, joint locks and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome to watch aikido classes. Please call if you would like to observe an iaido class.

FAMILY KUNG KU CLASSES: Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. St. Anthony’s Social Hall (next to church on Flynn Ave., just below Pine St.). $10 per class, family discounts available.

Info, 860-1443. Family Kung Ku classes include yoga, selfempowerment, stretching, connecting and collaborating for all ages and levels together, in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

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, 8938893. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. One minute off I-89 at exit 17.

MOO GONG DO: Free Introductory classes, Monday - Friday, 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, 8:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. Classes open to all ages. Four convenient locations: 13 Susie Wilson Rd., Essex. 8796763. 142 W. Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington. 864-9985. 4068 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. 425-5764. 9 Wilson Rd., Middlebury. 4538155. Info, SaBomNimAllen@aol.com or visit www.MooGongDo. com. Moo Gong Do is a traditional Korean martial art emphasizing personal development and strength of character in a safe and con-

trolled environment. Come learn about yourself and the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Spirit. Learn to find and lead a balanced life. A great family activity! (Weapons, Instructor, and Self Defense programs also available.) With over 20 certified instructors, you will be sure to get a great deal of personal attention.

THE BLUE WAVE TAEKWONDO SCHOOL: Adult, family and children’s classes available Monday through Thursday and Saturday for beginners, advanced and competitive students. 182 Main Street, Burlington (next to Muddy Waters). We offer the best value in the area with student and family discounts available.

Mention this Seven Days ad and receive a free uniform when you sign up! Info, call 658-3359, email info@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 selfdefense and self-cultivation. This is for both beginners and experienced practitioners from other styles.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and SelfDefense: Mondays through Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cardio/Power Boxing: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 4 Howard St., A-8, Burlington. First class free. Info, 660-4072. Learn self-defense, martial arts and boxing with a certified black-belt Gracie instructor in this positive and safe environment. Accept no imitations.

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.

movement THE JOY OF MOVEMENT, NIA MASTER CLASS: Saturday, January 15, 10:30 a.m. - noon. The Sport & Fitness Edge, 115 Wellness Dr., Williston. $20. Info, 518-463-5145 or Casey@Nia-Yoga.com.

THE JOY OF MOVEMENT, NIA MASTER CLASS: Sunday, January 16, 3:30-5 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington. $20. Info, 518-463-5145 or Casey@Nia-Yoga.com.

music FLYNNARTS MUSIC CLASSES: Info, 652-4548, email registrar @flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org. Spring semester begins January 17 and features music classes for all ages and skill levels including lunchtime beginning guitar, jazz combo workshops, flamenco guitar and more.

painting AFTERNOON WATERCOLOR LEVEL I WITH JEAN CANNON: Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. Six weeks, January 19 - February 23.

Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $120, non members $135. Info, 985-3648. Watercolor basics for those just starting or with a little experience. Learn color theory and basic watercolor technique. You will leave with new skills and techniques to practice. Some drawing experience will enhance your ability to progress in this class.

OIL PAINTING ESSENTIALS WITH ROBERT HUNTOON: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Eight weeks, January 18 - March 8. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members, $172 non-members $190. Info, 985-3648. Students will explore materials and skills in the medium of oil paints, including the preparation of the canvas. The focus will be on painting of still lifes. Discussion and critiques will be part of the class. Some drawing experience is recommended.

YOGA AND CREATIVE SOURCE PAINTING, ONE-DAY WORKSHOP: Saturday, January 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. Cost is $80, which includes materials and snacks. Work exchange available. Info, contact Susan Green, 426-3717 or freedompainting@moomail.net. The focus is on self-discovery through painting and yoga. Releasing stress in body, mind and spirit, yoga will take you to deeper levels of creativity, allowing you to be fully present in the painting process. No previous painting or yoga experience required. This is not a painting technique class, there will be no critiques.

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photography DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Wednesdays, January 18, 25, February 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes held at Bob MacNamara’s house in Panton. $75. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristol rec.org. For direction, call 475-2408.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS COMMUNITY DARKROOM, 35 MM WITH JOE PEILA: Session I: Wednesdays, February 2 - March 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info, 865-7166 or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.com. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35 mm camera through the use of assignments.

Demystify F-stops, shutter speeds and exposure. Learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types. Bring an empty manual 35 mm camera and owner’s manual to the first class. Plan on purchasing and having processed three to four rolls of slide film for the assignments.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS COMMUNITY DARKROOM, BASIC DARKROOM WITH MARY JOHNSON: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Session I: January 27 - February 15. Session II: February 24 - March 15. Info, 865-7166 or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.com. Discover the mysteries of the darkroom so that you can make your own photographs! Learn how to properly expose and process black-andwhite film into negatives, and then make prints from those negatives. Bring an empty manual 35 mm camera to the first class. Plan on buying one or two rolls of 35 mm film, the type will be specified at the first class.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS COMMUNITY DARKROOM, MASTER PRINTING WITH WAYNE MARTENS: Mondays, February 14 - March 21, 6-8:30 p.m. $95, $85.50 for BCA members, plus $10 materials fee. Prerequisite: proficiency in black-and-white darkroom work. Print review necessary.

Info, 865-7166 or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.com. Become a master black-and-white darkroom technician. Learn how to make the perfect print from every negative, and how to alter the contrast curve, not just adjust the contrast range. Make the best test prints and much more.

pilates CLASSES AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL, HINESBURG: Pilates, Tuesdays beginning January 11, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Five or 14 weeks, $45 or $115. Pilates, Thursdays beginning January 13, 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Five or fourteen weeks, $45 or $115. Pilates, Tuesdays beginning January 11, 6:20-7:20 p.m. Five or 14 weeks, $45 or $115.

Pilates, Thursdays beginning January 13, 6:20-7:20 p.m. Five or 14 weeks, $45 or $115. Strength Training, five Tuesdays beginning January 11, 4:05-5:05 p.m. $40. Bring exercise mat and hand weights (3-5 lbs.). Info, 482-7194, or find full descriptions for all 66 Access classes at www.cvuhs.org and click on Access to CVU. Ten minutes from Exit 12.

THE PILATES DEN: Offering ongoing, small group mat classes ($10/class, first class $5) and Reformer private sessions at a rare, affordable price. The Pilates Den, Williston. Info, 8797302. Join us in our sunny home studio and experience Joseph Pilates’ dynamic body conditioning system. Our mat classes are challenging, fun and enhanced by small apparatus like magic circles, foam rollers, therabands and light weights. Our Reformer private sessions feature resistance training on Joseph Pilates’ spring-based Reformer bed that promises to “re-form” your body.

pottery BEGINNING WHEEL WITH LORETTA LANGUET: Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ten weeks. Winter session, January 13 - March 17. Spring session: March 31 - June 2. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $198, non-members $220.

Materials and firing $50. Info, 985-3648. This class is open to beginning potters who wish to sharpen their skills as well as those who have little to no experience in clay. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of clay and throwing on the potter’s wheel, learning the basics of creating functional ware.

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS CLAY AND CRAFT STUDIO: Classes starting soon! Hand building Functional Pottery with Faye Menis, January 26. Slips and Surface Design with Loretta Languet, January 29. Figurative Sculpture with Faye Menis, February 10 - March 17. Info, 865-7166 or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.com. Studio time rentals available!

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHEEL WITH JIM DUGAN: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ten weeks. Winter session: January 12 - March 16. Spring session: March 23 - June 1.

Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $198, non-members $220. Materials and firing $50. This class will focus on imaginative approaches to the successful marriage of form and function in clay pottery. Decorating, slips, and glazes will also be covered. Please bring your ideas, questions, imagination and sense of humor. Students should have completed at least one wheel-throwing class.

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<LIST YOUR CLASS> DEADLINE: Thursday at 5 p.m. Call: 864-5684 email: classes@sevendaysvt.com / fax: 865-1015

WHEEL THROWING, ALL LEVELS, WITH LORETTA LANGUET: Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ten weeks. Winter session: January 13 - March 17. Spring session: March 31- June 2. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $198, non-members $220. Materials and firing $50. This class is designed for beginning students as well as those who wish to further their understanding of building utilitarian pottery. This class will include individual instruction, slide talks, and demonstrations.

Demonstrations will be: Glazing for Reduction, Glazing for Soda, Pitchers and Spouts, Lidded Pots, and Teapots.

printmaking FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS PRINT STUDIO 250: Multiply Your Monotype Knowledge with Susan Smerka, February 26 and 27. Learn how to work with multiple plates, creating depth through a variety of techniques and materials, found objects and chine-colle. Some experience with monotype helpful. Introduction to Letter Press with Bonnie Christensen, March 19. Learn about the letterpress and how to set it up with polymer plates for text and images. Info, 8657166 or visit www.BurlingtonCityArts.com.

scuba SCUBA DIVING, AGES 12 AND UP: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 25 - February 17, 6-10 p.m. Mt. Abe Pool. $295, snorkel and fins provided. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristol rec.org. Instructed by Joe Vicerehas.

self-defense WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS: Four weeks on Mondays, January 17 through February 14, 7:45-9:45 p.m. Essex Moo Gong Do, Susie Wilson Rd. $85 per person. Come with a friend and each will receive $10 off. Info, 879-6763. Women will learn in a safe and controlled environment how to protect themselves both mentally and physically. Training will include punching, kicking and easy-to-learn effective, practical self-defense.

Participants will get to practice on a “Red Man” (person in a foam padded suit that you can hit).

skating FIGURE SKATING LESSONS, GRADES 2-6: Beginner lessons, Saturdays, January 22 - February 12, 10-11 a.m. Advanced lessons, Saturdays, 11 a.m. - noon, weather and ice permitting. $25. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org.

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.

sports GREATER BURLINGTON YMCA YOUTH NON-CONTACT RUGBY: Saturdays, January 15 - March 5, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Boys & Girls Club, Burlington. $50 for members, $100 for non-members.

Info, contact Tricia Pawlik, 862-9622. For girls and boys ages 8-12 years. The program provides children with a safe and enjoyable introduction to the skills and principles of the game.

INTRAMURAL HOCKEY: Mondays and Wednesdays, January 24 February 18, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Bristol Skating Rink. $36, some skates and helmets available. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bris tolrec.org. All levels welcome! Groups will be divided accordingly.

Coached by Peter Meyers and several other dedicated parents.

tai chi ONGOING TAI CHI CLASSES: Mondays and Wednesdays. 5:457:15 p.m. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl Street, Essex Junction. Info, 288-8160 or www.elementsofhealing.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 Tai Chi since 1974. This style features circular movement, deep relaxation and significant health benefits.

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FLYNNARTS THEATER CLASSES: Info, 652-4548, email registrar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org. Spring semester begins January 17 and features acting classes for all ages and skill levels, including family performance workshops, lunchtime acting and improv, and more.

WRITING WORKSHOP: Tell It Like It Is: Writing From Personal Experience. Wednesdays, January 26 - March 2, 6-8 p.m.

Burlington. $100/six-week workshop. Private instruction also available. Info, 658-2462 or marciatrahan@hotmail.com.

Spark new ideas and gain valuable feedback in a fun, supportive atmosphere! Marcia Trahan holds an MFA in Writing and Literature from Bennington College. She teaches writing to adults and high-school students, provides proofreading and editing services, and is currently working on a book-length collection of personal essays.

video USEFUL VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR NONPROFIT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS: Saturday, February 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stowe.

Limited enrollment. $50. Info, 563-2235 or ch37stowe@ gmavt.net. One-day seminar explores ways nonprofessionals using consumer camcorders and consumer software can produce quality videos or DVDs to implement their nonprofit mission: Membership, PSAs, stewardship reports, research, training, fundraising, public access and Internet exposure. Scripting, shooting, and editing techniques demonstrated by Stowe’s Channel 37 staff.

weight loss HEALTHY LIFESTYLES OFFERS 12-WEEK LEARN PROGRAM FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Ongoing 12-week sessions facilitated by certified Lifestyle Counselor, meeting various days and times in convenient South Burlington location. $20 per class. Info, call Kathryn, 985-8383 or email healthylifevt @cs.com. Lose weight permanently and improve the quality of your life by using a proven-effective program. Small classes provide structure, support and accountability. No pills, special foods or diets, just good sense.

women TAKING CHARGE: Facilitated by Joan Palmer and Holly Wilkinson-Ray. Tuesdays, January 18 - February 22. Free. Info, Palmer and Associates, 863-4478. An experiential class for women interested in moving boldly forward in their lives. Learn practical ways to reach your personal and professional goals.

WOMEN WRITING FOR A CHANGE, VERMONT: Spring semester registration by January 15 . Info, www.womenwriting.org, or email wwfacvt@aol.com RE: Class, to register. Intentional community supports creative writing for personal growth, healing, social change. Weekly classes provide inspiration, deep listening, helpful feedback. Find and strengthen your voice, write for change in your life and beyond.

wood FINE WOODWORKING, BEGINNING WITH STACEY THALDEN: Ten weeks, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Winter session, January 10 - March 21. Spring session, April 11 - June 20. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $205, non-members $230. All materials $65. Info, 985-3648. Build a handsome, small table while learning the basics of working with wood.

Stacey will introduce students to the properties of wood and fundamental techniques of construction. Basic machine use and safety will be emphasized.

FINE WOODWORKING, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED A.M. WITH DOUG JONES: Ten weeks, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - noon.

Winter session: January 11 - March 22. Spring session: April 19 - June 21. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village.

Members $205, non-members $230. Studio fee $30. Info, 9853648. If you can attend during the day, this is the wood class for you! Demonstrations vary each semester, depending on the particular interests of current students. Wood joinery, basic lathe turning, and routing techniques generally are covered.

The instructor will review machine tool use and safety, but students should have a working knowledge of wood properties and construction processes. Suggested: Beginning Wood or the equivalent. Students will choose their own project.

FINE WOODWORKING, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WITH DOUG JONES AND STAFF: Ten weeks, 30 hours, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. or Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Winter session: January 1112 through March 22-23. Spring session, April 19-20 through June 21-22. Shelburne Craft School, Shelburne Village. Members $205, non-members $230. Studio fee $30. Info, 985-3648.

Continue learning the engaging art of woodworking. Students will consult with the instructor on appropriate projects for the class.

Demonstrations vary each semester, depending on the particular interests of current students. Wood joinery, basic lathe turning, and routing techniques generally are covered. The instructor will review machine tool use and safety, but students should have a working knowledge of wood properties and construction processes.

yoga BIKRAM YOGA: Ongoing daily classes for all levels. 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info, 651-8979. A heated studio facilitates deep stretching and detoxifying.

BURLINGTON YOGA: Jivamukti, Iyengar, Beginner, Kripalu, Flow, Prenatal and Hatha Sound. Burlington Yoga, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info, 658-9642 or info@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.

HATHA YOGA: Session 1, Saturdays, January 15 - February 19.

8-9 a.m. 69 A Mountain St. Studio. $12 drop-in or $60 for six-week session. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org.

Instructed by Zelda Brooks.

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA FOR TEENS AND ADULTS: Sundays, January 16 - February 13, 4-5 p.m. Bristol Yoga Studio. $40 for the class, $25 for the yoga mat or bring your own if you have one. Info, 453-5885 or visit www.bristolrec.org.

Instructed by Christine Hoar.

ITSY BITSY YOGA AT YOGA VERMONT: Baby (newborn to almost crawling), Session 1: Thursdays, January 27 - March 3, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Session 2: Sundays, January 30 - March 6 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tots (precrawling to 24 months), Session 1: Tuesdays, January 15 - March 1, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Session 2: Sundays, January 30 - March 6, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Tykes (2-4 years) Session 1: Thursdays, January 27 - March 3, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Session 2: Sundays, January 30 - March 6, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Little Family (21 months to 4 years, plus a younger sibling), Session 1: Tuesdays, January 25 - March 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Chace Mill, Burlington. Pre-registration required for six-week sessions. $48 per session. Info, 6609718 or www.yogavermont.com. Parents and children delight in practicing Yoga, exploring movement, and singing together.

YOGA IN ADDISON COUNTY: Joanna Colwell offers Iyengarinspired yoga classes in Middlebury, Shoreham, and Ripton.

Joanna’s Yoga Teacher Training starts February 27 at Copper Crane Yoga in Vergennes. Info, www.ottercreekyoga.com or 388-1961. Iyengar Yoga is both vigorous and restorative.

Attention to safety and alignment makes it perfect for beginners.

YOGA VERMONT: Daily classes, open to all levels. Astanga, Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Anusara, Kripalu, Eclectic Hatha, Prenatal, Postnatal, Kids and Senior classes. Register for our six-week introduction to Astanga Yoga Session, Wednesdays, January 12 February 15 with Scott York or Mondays, January 24 - February 28 with Jessica Petraska, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Six week Yoga for Skiers and Riders Session with Kathy McNames, Tuesdays, January 11 February 15 and Thursdays, January 20 - February 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Chace Mill, Burlington. $12 drop-in, 10 classes/$100. Month pass $120. Info, 660-9718 or www.yogavermont.com. Explore a variety of yoga styles with experienced and passionate instructors.

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the love counselor Dear Lola, I evaluate manuscripts for a national publishing house. The other day I was surprised come across a novel that was actually a very thinly disguised rehashing of a stormy — and, of necessity, highly secret — affair I had years ago. The book was written under a pseudonym, and the author changed our names and transformed my Chittenden County chiropractic office into a refugee camp in East Timor, but that’s about it. She even transcribed the exact sound I make at the moment of climax and my propensity to over-use cotton swabs in my ears. The book itself is actually not bad.

Even if we reject it, I fear that it will find its way into print, and my secret will be revealed. What should I do?

Worried in Williston Dear Worried, Holy Rorschach! Feeling a tad guilty, are we? Tired of living a lie? You clearly have some unresolved issues around that old relationship. I suggest you start dealing with them pronto, and leave that poor, aspiring writer alone.

Trying to get published is traumatic enough already; to subject her to the torments of your inner demons would be unnecessary and unfair.

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SEVEN DAYS |january 12-19, 2005 | 7Dpersonals 21B

39 YO, 5’8”, DARK BLONDE HAIR, MEDIum build. Enjoys intelligent conversations over red wine or a bold cup of coffee in a quaint coffee shop. Loves to learn of others travels and experiences. Maybe we can chat? Give a ring. 5382 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

men > women HIGH-SPIRITED, ACTIVE, ATTRACTIVE, well-built 37 YO. Winter sports and nature lover seeks cute, buxom 45+ YO women w/nice shoes, zest for life and interests that include stimulating conversation, exotic cuisine, live music, feisty dancing, warming cold nights. 5769

35 YO 150 LB NS/ND DWM. I’M HONEST, caring, athletic. Loves children, pets, humor, passionate kisses, cuddling, movies, dancing the night away. Much more to offer. ISO 24-36 YO w/more than just a beautiful exterior for life’s adventures. 5726

23 YO SWM, WELL-TONED, LIGHT SMOKer, romantic. I enjoy hiking, camping, walking, biking, reading, writing, talking, candlelight dinners, moonlight walks, cuddling in front of a fire or cuddling surrounded by candles. ISO friends or LTR. Similar interests, age 18-33. 5596

WANTED: TO BE SEDUCED AND USED FOR your pleasure. SWM, 23 YO, blonde, slender seeking one F or two, maybe a select CU. Your place, discretion please. 5723

SWM, HARD-WORKING, FIT, WITTY, faithful, considerate and poetic. I find happiness in her happiness and pleasure in her pleasure. ISO F 25-40 YO who perhaps is ISO me. Wanna share some candles? 5590

MY HEART IS OPEN. 36 YO SWM SEEKS soul mate. I enjoy the arts and music.

Vegetarian, political dissident, unconventional, culinarian, attractive, svelte, lithe.

I have an expansive lexicon and I’m not afraid to use it. I love children, have 2 daughters. 5716 SWM, 6’4”, SHORT BLONDE-HAIR, BLUEeyes, 175 lbs. Likes playing pool, walks on the beach, cuddling, movies, shopping. ISO petite F w/same interests. 1828 YO. Call me for a good time. 5714

THERE ONCE WAS A DWM W/A WIT, who’s artistic, romantic, and fit. Though his hair was receding, you’ll be pleased by your meeting. He’s a cross between Shrek and Brad Pitt. 35-50 YO, more love limerick awaits you. 5767

NEW YEAR, NEW ADVENTURES: LET’S GO make a New Year’s resolution with this SWM, 30 YO who is looking to meet women around my age for adventures, conversations, friendships or LTR. I am easy-going, goal-oriented, fit, funny and likable. 5713

SM, 46 YO, FIT, LEADS AN ACTIVE LIFE. No time for wine and dine. ISO NS F who understands and leads a similar life and would enjoy nothing but a sexual relationship. No strings, must be clean. 5766

SHE’S A DANCER SEEKING OUTDOOR inclined, slender and feminine, mountain woman, 38 - 48 YO. Adirondacks, alt-lifer, smart, charming, housebroken. Will date.

5709

50 YO M, GEMINI, 6’2”, 54 YO, LAMOILLE Co. seeks Aquarius woman born 1/28 or 2/12,1958 or 1962. I am into astrology, practicing Buddhist, biker, AA member.

Let’s talk. Small women sought. 5761

SBM LOOKING FOR OUTGOING, SENSUOUS F who enjoys music and is looking for an interesting, engaging time. LTR cool, but casual conversation and a good time is fine, too. Holla at me. 420 is all good.

5708

MOUNTAIN MAN, S, 46 YO, LOVES HIS mountain. ISO F to enjoy the woods and beauty of magic mountain. Must be honest, loyal, sexy. No games. To share laughter, candlelight dinners and lots of good times together. LTR possible. 5760 SEEKING TO MEET WOMEN OF ASIAN descent who are in touch w/their heritage. 55 YO professional and martial artist. Want to learn more about your culture. Let’s meet for tea. 5759 DHM, 28 YO, 6’, 295 LBS, WHO IS A double major at a local college. Looking for a woman that is down-to-earth and wants to start a friendship that could be more later. 5750 SLOW GROOVE OR HEATED RUSH? FUN, handsome, SWM, 48 YO, look ten younger than natural age. ISO attractive, SF, 3550 YO, who desires reciprocal emotional/sensual gratification.

Approaches everything w/true passion.

We both own the gift of being natural.

Listen to message! 5748 WANT A FRIEND TO HANG WITH. 33 YO M, nice looking, kind, intellectual. Want someone who enjoys talking and shooting pool, that’s it for now! 5733

SM ISO A JOY-FILLED, SENSUOUS WOMAN w/an artistic bent, a lover of dogs who connects to the earth and cosmos from a dark-eyed, mid-life wanderer who dabbles in the world of words, thoughts and carrots. 5613 SKI, SNOWSHOE, HIKE W/HONEST, FIT, humorous, intelligent, financially secure SPM. Seeking adventurous, active, funloving SF, 35-45 YO to share meaningful conversation, fine wine, traveling, dining out and home-cooked meals w/romantic, confident, animal-lover. Friendship first, possible LTR. 5604 INTELLIGENT, WELL-EDUCATED 40 YO M would love to meet a humble, supportive and fit F who strives for meaning, grace and simplicity in this crazy world. Also, a reply to this ad from a fellow introvert would b especially welcomed! 5602 LIFE IS TOO SHORT, LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! SWM, 43 YO ISO life w/active NS/ND F. I’m into long walks, camping, boating, anything outdoors, bowling, movies, candlelight dinners, cuddling, very affectionate. No head games. Kids OK. 5601 SINGLE, HANDSOME M, 26, SEEKING TEMporary marriage w/SF for business purpose.

Housing and compensation will be discussed. Serious respondents, please. 5599

RUGGED, ROMANTIC, ON REBOUND. SWM, 41 YO, seeks simple, fun, noncommittal connection w/outgoing, healthy, 30-something lass for rambling conversation and spontaneous adventure.

Montpelier-area, snowshoes/skis helpful.

Good posture a +. 5572 32 YO SCORPIO SEEKS IN-SHAPE WOMEN who love to be pleased orally. Have a place in Burlington. I am tall, clean cut and easy to get along with. 420 as well.

5570 BOARD ALONE? GROOMED ICONOCLASTIC Euro-hunk seeks mid-week mountain mogul Miss under 40, w/whom to blast the bumps of the Bush and beyond. No pain, no gain. Bring your brain. 5569 SWPM, LIBERAL, VERY WELL-EDUCATED, politically active, unusually fit, 5’11”, 168 lbs, 62 YO. Seeking tall, slender, welleducated NS F, any age, for long 8-9 min. mile runs, strenuous hikes/bicycling/XC ski trips and a possible lifetime of companionship. 5567 SANTA IS COMING AND I’M GETTING lonely. 6’, slightly handicapped, working w/new leg. ISO easy-going, movie-loving, open-minded F for companionship and possible LTR. 5566 30 YO SWPM, ARTIST, SEEKS HIS MUSE. Looking for fun-loving, adventurous spirit for casual times, good conversation and some winter-time fun. Me: 6’, rugged, tattooed, Zen soul. 5518 I KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE. SINGLE GUY looking for a special someone to make something incredibly special together.

Seek someone with inner beauty to match her outer looks and warmth and personality.

5505 DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SATISfy and be satisfied? This attractive, wellbuilt, younger 45 YO DWM seeks connection w/similar open, attractive, nicely built, adventuresome F who enjoys intimacy and fun. Between Montpelier and St. J. 5504 SOME BEACH SOMEWHERE, YOU ARE OUT there: SWM, 47 YO, 180 lbs., 5’11”, fit, healthy, ambitious, good-looking, NS/ND, hardworking, loyal, likes country, animals, outdoors, movies. ISO attractive, fit, healthy, tall soul mate for LTR. 5501 SM, 45 YO, SEEKS SLIM F, 18-40 YO, FOR mutually pleasurable meetings in the Montpelier/Burlington-area. 5500

36 YO SWM, SEARCHING... POISE, beauty, brains. I want it all. In return you get an attractive, secure, fit, lover of life. I have good hands, love to pamper and edify. Just a M who enjoys showering that someone w/adoration. 5484 WM, 25 YO, ATHLETIC BUILD, SEEKING a woman to have discreet relations with.

Get together once for compatibility and go from there. Prefer age range up to 45.

Be in average to better shape. No strings attached. Leave email or phone number, please. 5480 20-SOMETHING ISO WOMEN 40 AND older. Attractive M ISO older women. I am intelligent, fit and attractive. Maybe we can have some fun? 5479 SWM, MID 40S LOOKING FOR SF, 40 + to hang out and go out. Must have a good heart, sense of humor and know a thing or two about irony. LTR. 5476 BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! 36 YO SWPM looking to warm body/mind/spirit.

Handsome, fit, artistic, attentive, generous, happy, down-to-earth lifestyle. ISO 24-38 YO beautiful SF w/similar qualities.

So, what ya’ doin’ out there? 5473 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

DOG SEEKS SPECIAL HOME! I'M ZOË AND I AM A 3-YEAR-OLD SPAYED female Chocolate Lab. I am a sweet, smart girl & would be a wonderful addition to the right home. You will find that I love life and really LOVE playing with my toys. I do have some special dietary and health needs that the folks at HSCC would be happy to discuss further. I will require daily care above and beyond the norm with diet and ear cleaning to help alleviate my skin allergies and ear infections. It is also possible that, down the line, I will require specialized ear surgery that could cost in the area of $1,000.

I'm certainly worth it though! I am a playful, affectionate, social, and gentle girl. I would like to find a home with adults only or with kids 13 and up. Because of my special needs and ear discomfort, small children would not be appropriate around me. I also enjoy socializing with my canine friends. The folks at HSCC say that I am a wonderful dog who deserves a chance to be in a caring, loving home. I could be your early Valentine...and I'm even chocolate! Visit me at HSCC, Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. 862-0135.

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 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 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 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

women > women SWF, 26 YO, SEEKS DOG LOVIN’ DYKE FOR long walks in the woods, thoughtful conversations and Margarita drinking fun.

Nerds and geeks welcome. No druggies.

5753 HELLO OUT THERE! PROFESSIONAL W/ many interests: traveling, dining out, movies, videos, quiet nights at home, reading, running, taking classes. Looking for someone to share my interests for friendship, maybe LTR. Let’s meet for coffee or a glass of wine. 5741 SLIM, NS, GF ISO LTR, 40-55 YO, SEEKing “one” who knows what it means to live spiritually/mindfully. Possess depth, extreme intelligence, curiosity, emotional availability/honesty, worldliness, love of wild nature, arts cinema, reading, music, exotic food, stimulating conversation, reading. 5694 WILD-HAIRED WOOD NYMPH W/STARS IN her eyes ISO princess charming to chart her constellations. Me: 30 YO, gregarious, P, fit, femme. Love warmth/outdoors. You: soft butches, impetuosity, beer/wine lover, zeal for life +. Us: avoiding cabin fever.

5607 SPUNKY, PRAGMATIC, IMPETUOUS, OUTdoorsy, girlie PF, 30 YO, seeks same.

Common interests are important but it’s more important that we catch one another’s drift. However, if you’re a mountainlover and not a Republican, we’ll get off to a much nicer start. 5488

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men > men GWM, 5’9”, 190 LBS., LOOKING FOR 1830 YO M who likes receiving oral. Clean, discreet, size unimportant. Answer all, leave full description, number, call back time. Will travel from St. Albans, Johnson, Montpelier. JSC student a +. 5768 CUMRADES! BI, TRIM M, OVER 60.

Oversexed, over 6 inches, goes overboard for tight overalls. Discreet, horny, healthy, versatile, experienced. Enjoys indoor ball games. Thinks good things cum in big packages. Would like to make you cumfortable. 5736 GWPM, 30 YO, SEEKING FELLOW GM, 20-30s, to share grounded intellectual conversation, sparkling wit, affection, introspective, leftist world view, appreciation of commitment, desire for family, good boundaries, love of nature, all arts, travel. Me: Italian-build, Scotch-complexion. You: bright, individual. 5703 ANY BLACK OR ASIAN GUYS OUT THERE? I’d like to meet you. Fun, white guy, blonde, pretty, blue-eyes, 5’11”, 190 lbs.

Seeking smooth, masculine men of color not into scene. Fun people. I know what I want, you should also. 5692 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. 5593

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

DWPM, YOUNG 56 YO, ISO LONG OR short-term mutually beneficial relationship w/part-time girlfriend. Am very healthy, affectionate, trustworthy. Expect same. No games, please. Let’s enjoy each other. 5717

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

48 YO M SEEKING F FOR WALKING PARTner. Would like company to start getting healthy again. Great conversation.

Burlington-area, please. 5609

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

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HANDSOME, CONGENIAL, ATHLETIC, Chinese American w/bubbling personality and great butt is looking for persons of intellect and beauty for a night of decadence, like good wine, tasty food, soothing music, scintillating small chat, not to mention some carefree physical fun such as 69 or rear French and more. Replay only if you’re genuine and sincere. Good looks and young age can be a +, but not necessary.

Jump into 2005 w/new goals, hopes and dreams! 5774 50 YO CD, 5’10”, 210 LBS, LOOKING for M, F, CU. I’m looking for someone to have steady fun with. I have a great pair of legs. I love to dress up. I live in Plattsburgh. 5605

RED MEAT ANYONE? GOT A FETISH FOR redheads? I know you’re out there. Come bury your face in my golden crotch. I’m gay, single, healthy, attractive, in-shape and fun in bed. Looking for some hot, safe, sensuous winter company. 5586

FREE, ACTIVE BIM LIVING IN THE SEA of potentiality on an evolutionary journey on my ascending Kundalini in an attempt to rise above prejudice and hate. Looking for others on like journeys to share experiences with. Anything is possible. 5595

JIGGLE W/DELIGHT BECAUSE I AM A GM who’s out of sight. Hey guys, that’s suppose to mean “feeling groovy” about the ultimate blind date as is! 6’2”, brown eyes, beard. Jiggle w/delight because you’re gay, too! 5579

BIM ISO WELL-HUNG MEN, 18-40 YO who would like to be serviced orally. I’m slim, discreet, clean, interested and wellhung. Give me a call, as I like a mouth full. 5474

GWM, 32 YO, 5’9”, 160 LBS SEEKING generous M to help and spoil me. You be financially secure and understanding. No strings or expectations. Looking for help, support and friendship. No one over 60 YO, please. Discretion is expected. 5517 QUALITY MEAT ISO LTR. ME: 40 YO, BOYish, handsome, 6’3”, 205 lbs., brown/blue, Ivy-educated, quick wit, healthy HIV+, literary, masculine, bottomish, great sex, experimental streak, safe, affectionate. You: 40 +, smart, funny, kind, honest, attractive, masculine, sexually/financially secure, not heavy drinker, topish, aggressive, playful.5486

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

just friends VEGETARIAN, NS, MWCU W/GREAT 7year-old son and puppy. New to VT, looking to meet compatible folks to help our garden of friends grow. We have Eurostyle pasttimes: cooking, eating, drinking (moderately), conversing, hiking, music. 5746

CARING, LOVING, EASY-GOING M LOVES to chill, read, cook, exercise, outdoors, romance and all musical genres. ISO easygoing fun women for anything and everything from videos, day trips, sunset watching, shopping, going out and soul searching. 5578 HI BURLINGTONIANS: I AM RELOCATING to the area from San Francisco. I need lots of advice and new friends. My husband and I have two kids, a two-year old and a ten-month old. Out here in the west we have mom’s clubs and knitting groups and all kinds of things. What is the vein into Burlington life? What is the best restaurant? Day hike? Beginning ski slopes? Thanks so very much for your time! 5496 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

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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

i spy SNEAKERS GIRL: YOU LIGHT ME UP W/ your smile and those blues. Wish I met you years ago. Thanks for being patient. Wanna be my Gretchen Ross? 5757 LEXI: THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR me during this difficult time. Don’t deny me the happiness of being in your life.

5756 TO THE CUTE WOMAN BEHIND THE cheese counter at City Market. I think you’re dreamy. 5752

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NECTAR’S, 12/17. YOU: DARK HAIR, great smile and smokin’. Forget about chopping wood, jump under the covers and let me keep you warm this winter. 5751 PRICE CHOPPER, 12/16. VERY ATTRACTIVE African American guy drives silver/gray compact car. We have run into each other several times while shopping, saw you at light chatting w/F in next lane. I have a Christmas wish. 5749 TALL, DARK, HANDSOME POLICE OFFICER at the Square Mall. I spied on you on 12.20, your uniform makes me crazy. I investigated and learned you are only 20 years old. 5747 12/22, U MALL. YOU: YOUNG, BLONDE, F wearing a bright green shirt, black jacket tied around your waist, w/a girlfriend. I need to see you again! Me: By Bon-Ton, in black Northface. 5745 I SPY MY FAVORITE SARDUCCI’S TEXAN chef hanging out by the pizza oven, checking out the action, nibbling on pound cake. 5744 WE SPY OUR ONE-GLOVED BARTENDER keeping the doctor flowing all night.

Maybe someday you will moon walk over to Buck Hunter and show us what you’re working with. 5742 ROCKY’S PIZZA, WILLISTON, 12/23.

We were exchanging glances while I was waiting and you were enjoying friends and family. When I left I discovered some cash in my wiper. While retrieving the cash you came over and said that you thought it was your friend’s truck. 5739 I SPY ATTRACTIVE TIMES ARGUS WRITER at my gym in Central VT. Been checking you out for a while, not sure how to approach you. Want to know your situation, very interested! 5737 I SPY SOME ENGLEBERRY SOUP. IT’S very, very good. I drink it in the morning, Engleberry soup. From your Icelandic princess. 5735 I SPY “MEETING FOR THE 100TH TIME”.

I’ve been out of town. If it’s me, who’s our unsuspecting mutual friend? If correct, I’ll share my dreams w/you on that corner sometime soon. 5734 I ALREADY MISS THOSE HOTTIES AT Penny Cluse. The smiles, small talk, Angie’s sarcasm, the goldfish, Halloween costumes, birthday singing and damn Helen’s hug, who knew? Always made my day. And the food is the best anywhere.

5732 I SPY ELECTRIC BLUE VW BEETLE AND its good lookin’ driver w/fur hat and nonmatching moon boots at Pine St. market, 12/29. Let’s have some wine and cheese if you’re not attached! 5731 I SPY ALL MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS and Trinity hanging in VT. Miss you guys, can’t wait to see you this summer. Right now still stuck in Texas. 5730

I SPY A NEW WOMAN IN CHARGE. I’M looking at JK not GS. The golden dome is in exceptionally smart, savvy, talented, gifted, (not to mention beautiful) hands.

All Vermonters should be thankful and our state will be better off. 5729 I SPY THE MAN OF MY DREAMS. CUTE Ashley’s driver, sexy blue-eyes, crazy brown-hair, steal your face tattoo. Meet me on top of Rhino Mountain for your wildest dreams to come true. 5728 YOUR INITIALS: J.B. FORMER CO-OP BULK foods grrl. We flirted over free-pool at 135 more than a year ago and late one karaoke night I offered to fix your Carhartts. I don’t remember what was wrong w/them, but I remember what was right w/you. 5727 12/6 CHRISTMAS TREE SHOP, WILLISton. You: a very beautiful WF w/mother?

Helped me find an ornament. I went into store again just to see your smile as we talked in check-out line. Wow! Please respond. 5725 JUST TO SEE YOU SMILE, I’D DO ANYTHING that you wanted me to. When all is said and done, I’d never count the cost; it’s worth all that’s lost, just to see you smile!

5724 EGGS AT THE DINER OR SKATING TWO BY two. You light my spark w/your shit eatin’ grin. Find me where the chickens are roostin’ and I’ll let you ruffle my feathers.

5722 TAMMY, FORMERLY WORKING AT LUIGI’S Pizza Parlor in Vergennes. We met last in Shaw’s parking lot in February 2004. I have a V card from last Feb 14. If you are available to take in a movie, contact me please. 5721 I SPY A WOMAN W/BEAUTIFUL EYES THAT smile. We met briefly in the park. You: walking w/a handsome Andy. Me: w/my pup. Love to see your smile again. 5720 12/31, BARNES AND NOBLE: YOU WORE a white skirt and shoes for NYE and I watched you look away whenever I glanced at you. I wish I had left a note on your windshield. 5719 TO MY KLEZHOBO: HERE’S TO 2+ YEARS of our strange and beautiful Flamenco, Tarantella, Salsa, Tango. I’ll dance w/you anywhere, baby, from the Mediterranean sunsets of Cabo de Gata to the dive bars of Savannah. Te quiero. 5718 NICE SMILE SPOTTED AT SOUTH BURLINGton Price Chopper, 12/22. You: tan/green jacket w/basket of oranges, smiling and laughing at the CU ahead of us in line. Me: shy redhead w/cookies, wishing I said “hi”.

Coffee? Would like to see that smile again!

5712 BONNIE: YOU LIKED MY GUERNICA SHIRT. Radio Bean, NYE. I’ll explain my MasterCard commercial reference if you’ll continue discussing the difference between Samba and Salsa. I’m not attached, are you? 5710

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MERMAN ROB, LONG TIME, NO TALK. I miss hearing your talk. Did you have a change of heart? You always have a place in mine. Give me a ring, you beautiful, groping, grouper. 5706 NYE AT HIGHER GROUND: I FELT MAGIC as we walked by each other. You introduced yourself as Nicole and I introduced myself as Kevin. I turned to look but you were gone. You have a great smile, I would love to see again. 5705 NEW YEAR’S: YOU WERE THE HOCKEY REF and Red Sox fan. You were very patient while I kept complaining about my tired feet. Thanks so much for the ride home.

Call if you want to meet up some time!

5704 GOOD-BYE BITCHY/SASSY BRAZIL/SOUTH America bound waitress at Julio’s. Have fun wearing those nipple clamps. I don’t know if Latino guys like nipple clamps but watch out for Julio Iglesias. Los clampos niplos. Wear them like you mean it. 5702 I SPY AN OLD FRIEND, SAGE, AT HUNGER Mountain Co-op, but lost her number. She was wise enough to look me up, yet I’m hoping she’ll call back because the number she left for just me ain’t right. 5701 WOMAN AT AKE’S PLACE, 1/2 FOR NFL Sunday. You said “hi” and I said “hello” back. We’ve seen one another there before. That’s your brother you’re with, right? Hope you don’t mind that I stare.

Cute smile. 5700 TO THE MANLIEST M I KNOW. THANKS FOR a super year of classic rock, hilarious jokes, ridiculous amounts of flirting and of course, rescues. From your favorite damsel in distress. 5699 WE’VE SEEN EACH OTHER TWICE ON Main St. in Middlebury. Same place, same time of day, same kind of look. I love your brown and white dog but would love to meet you even more. Am not that far away. 5697 I SPY AN AWESOME SOMEONE THAT CAN rock the world! 8-months have past, you didn’t think you’d last. I saw a diamond in the rough, starting to shine! Focus.

Center. Ground. Remember who your friends are. 5696 WATERBURY CENTER GIRL W/A FUNKY knit hat. I can’t get you out of my head.

We met 12/30 at Alchemist, spoke of wings and NECI. I would love to talk again. 5695 BORDERS, 1/3, 10 P.M. YOU: REALLY CUTE blonde guy, next to magazine rack. I was wearing a brown leather jacket. Making nervous eye contact, but too shy to say “hi”. Wanna try again? 5691 I SPY YOU AT THE ESSEX PRICE CHOPPER. A certain beauty that others can’t compare. You’re the queen of my Price Chopper. As you ring customer’s items at checkout, I’m checking you out. Price check for a hot cashier. 5614 2 YEARS, 22 DAYS, I CAN’T LET YOU GO. The ninth is coming up and I need you to be in my arms. I will love you forever, my lover. Please come back to me. 5612

SEXY WAITRESS, LUNCH 12/23: YOU liked my sweater. I like your body. We sat in the window. Me: w/lipstick, my man w/o hair. Do you like girls? I’d love to try and seduce you. You’re hot. Let’s hang out. 5608

THERE WAS THIS ONE TIME, AT GIRL Scout camp, that changed my perception of everything. You spoke to my heart, you touched my soul. There was no more running. I saw the earthquake bubbles. Tagyou are it! 5568

TO MY BEAUTIFUL NURSE! THANK YOU for everything! You make the coldest VT days warmer. I have never laughed so much as I do w/you. I am the luckiest chef in the world. 5598

KING STREET YOUTH CENTER GODDESS: I may have forgotten to pay my wager but you will always own what counts, my heart. 5520

I SPY MY DEMO-BEAUTY, LUCY-LOVER. My girl to take care of me after my fall.

5594 YOUNG LADY, FORMERLY OF THE WAYSIDE: You told me you were leaving but you didn’t say when. Now I’m sitting here wondering how to find you. It’s not about the crackers, I just want to see you again. 5592 HALLOWEEN NIGHT: THAT GORGEOUS GIRL w/beautiful hair. I met you at the corner store on Archibald St. and gave you my number on a five. I’m still interested. Are you? 5589 IN RESPONSE TO THE “BRIEF CO-OP MEETing” (5408) I-Spy. more details, it could be me but I’m not sure, please elaborate. 5587 12/10, I SPY A NORWEGIAN GYMNAST who can’t sleep. I forgot to say I did enjoy your company. Maybe we’ll meet again sometime. 5585 I SPY A CLOSET JUNGLIEST BANGING your head to fresh DNB beatz. If you’re feeling up to Speed, meet me at Millennium or if you are feeling Impulsive, meet me at the 1/2 Lounge.

5583 YOU: TALL, HANDSOME BUTCH WORKING at the Peace and Justice Store,12/11. Me: shopping for a long rainbow sticker for my car. Are you single? ‘Cause I keep seeing you around and I think you’re a cutie.

Coffee sometime? 5582 SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 12/11: MILTON Hannaford. You: dark-haired beauty, twotone blue coat in the check-out line. Me: leaving w/red and black coat. Was there a connection, did I have something on my face or did you want my 24 coat? Call me.

5580 GRUPO SABOR SHOW, 12/10. YOU: slender, curly-haired dirty-blonde, expertly salsa-ing your way behind Dave Grippo solos. Me: tallish M w/black cap, reluctantly dancing w/flailing stranger.

Quisiera bailar? 5577 I SPY MY ADORABLE STIR-FRIED POTATO queen, bearing gifts of chocolate and spoiling me w/foot rubs, whose charmingly dorky ways make me smile. You really are too much and I love every bit of it.

Te amo, Mama Spock. 5575 ANDY GOLDSWORTHY FILM, FLEMING Museum, 12/4: You were looking for the perfect seat. We chatted briefly. You said you liked to play in nature and asked me if I was visual. I would like to talk more!

5574 TALL, BLONDE WOMAN, GLASSES, BROWN leather jacket whom I have seen on Cherry St. by Borders, as well as jogging on the bike path this summer. Would love to run into you again and learn what your book is about. 5571

THIS LITTLE PRINCE HAS BEEN CAPTIvated by a flower of unparalleled beauty which he longs to cultivate and foster, a rather rare breed known as Vacillatioastrum-Caelestis, or Rockstar-Angel, has captured my heart and mind. All hail Eris!

5519 I SPY DON. WE’RE IN LOVE, BUT NOT LIKE that. It’s hard to be good-looking, rich and smart. No one gets it. Portland? sooner that later! Write a novel, raise our kids, I’ll bury people. Yeah, Grandma! 5516 LOPY: NOT JEREMY. I’M SO GLAD MY OLD friend brought us together. Would enjoy the opportunity to get to know who you are. Dinner? 5514 135 PEARL, 12/2: TALL, SLENDER LADY, brown hair, singing with her “Sisters”. Our eyes caught when I walked in and a few times more, but we never talked. I’ve regretted letting the moment pass. Any hope of talking now? 5512 NORMIE: YOUR SOUL IS BEAUTIFUL, as are your eyes and body. I want you to care about what happens to me. Thanks for your honesty. Sometimes it’s too much. 5511 WE SPY JULIA AT THE PLANET AS SHE prepares to soar out of our galaxy.

Congratulations, good luck and we’ll miss you! 5509 I SPY THE LOW LIFE WHO STOLE MY purse at Pearls on 11/05. Karma will get you. You’d better watch out. 5506 12/5, I SPY A GOOD-LOOKING HOWIE Day fan. I really miss driving your car.

Your friendship means the world to me.

Friends like you are hard to find. Thanks for always being there for me. 5502 TALL HOTTIE IN THE DMX SUBI: I USED to see you at the post office and we finally met at the Tooth. Please come in for a margarita so we can meet again.

5499 KAYDEN: YOU WROTE TO ME ONCE. I DID reply but maybe it was too late. I would like to learn more, if you are still available. 5495 K: YOU HUNG OUT ALL NIGHT ON POSItively Fourth St. without a word, while I worked. Your presence pushed me through the limits. Be kind. Just slip out the back. 5485 BRUCE: IT WAS NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN at the restaurant, 12/04. Sorry I was so drunk on New Year’s Eve and left early.

I’m sober now. Do you wanna go out sometime? 5483 I SPY A BAND IN THE MAKING. I’M A good singer and I can’t find you! Let’s get this thing rolling. Call me soon! 5503 I SPY A HANDSOME, BRICK-LAYING fool almost ready to let his hair down. Don’t wait too long. Hair goes w/age and passionate kisses are not a dime a dozen.

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2/2, CO-OP: It was brief, too brief. 10 p.m. We were in different lines. You: brown hair, beautiful. My heart sinks. Me: tall, over by customer help desk. I remember you from Common Grounds.

Any chance for coffee? 5408

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Also this is a costume party. Be outrageous! 5773 43 YO M LOOKING TO HAVE THREESOME w/CU oral on both. Like to watch and to be watched. Very open-minded. Burlington-area only. Have girlfriend, would join in on fun. 5771 ATTRACTIVE CU LOOKING FOR OUTGOING F interested in playing around, getting to know each other, w/possible long-term friendship. Him: 5’9”, 150 lbs., large animal vet. Her: 5’5”, 130 lbs., farm worker.

5611 22 YO 5’9”, 120 LBS. DARK HAIR, Clean F looking for another pretty girl to play w/while boyfriend watches. Will be rewarded for her adventure. Clean, attractive, no Republicans. Must be intelligent.

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WHERE IS THE EDGE OF THE ENVELOPE? SF ISO something more meaningful than a one-night stand, but less claustrophobic than a LTR. I am active, artist, intelligent, independent, open-minded and brutally honest. 5772 ATTRACTIVE, OPEN-MINDED 37 YO woman looking for open-minded handsome men for friendship and adult fun, safe sex is a must! 5770 MABIF SEEKING F IN BURLINGTON-AREA for friendship and play. Only serious respond, please. 5515 OPEN-MINDED, MASCULINE 43 YO M ISO F or CU to share in my lingerie fetish.

Clean/discreet. 420 welcome. 5497

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SWM, 40 YO, BLUE/BLONDE, 185 LBS., w/foot fetish. Care to have your feet pampered? A nice warm wash, hands gently then firmly massaging your feet, toes.

How far it goes completely up to you.

Any fantasy you desire? 5754 TAKE CHARGE KIND OF GUY. 56 YO, looking for a gal Friday to serve in a variety of positions. Experienced or novice.

Excellent training program offered. Some restrictions may be applied. 5740 SUBMISSIVE M, 40 YO, 5’7”, 155 LBS. ISO top guys and girls to have their way w/me. I’m very eager and open-minded to all. No strings. If you want a quick B.J or something kinky, call this hot bottom.

5693 NEED SOME HELP W/YOUR BILLS? MAYbe I can help. WPM looking for someone (F) to play, travel and have some good times. Age/race unimportant. All calls answered. 5606 BORED? ME, TOO! MAWM, 35 YO, ATTRACtive, fit, well-hung seeks relief. I need a hottie F, 25-35 YO, who can pleasure and be pleasured. No strings, games or names!

Take a chance! I’ll make you scream. 5482

GIVE IT A SWING! YOU NEED TO MEET other CUs and S girls like you: attractive, adventurous, fit, fun and open. Why? Because it’s fun. No pressure party, not a business. Strict screening process. No SM. We know you’re out there. 5489

MAWM, 40 YO, ATTRACTIVE, FIT, endowed, very thick. ISO CU for fantasy exploration and fulfillment. Let me tell you my fantasies and you tell me yours.

Respectful, safe, clean, discreet. Let’s chat. 5477

HEALTHY, FIT, STRAIGHT CU, 40s.

Organic and natural lifestyle, balanced w/appreciation of urban scene. Would welcome like-minded women to join us in our long-term goals to live well and develop farm producing and marketing natural and organic food, while enjoying family, friends, life to the fullest. 5475

SWM, 5’10”, 150 LBS., BROWN HAIR, green eyes ISO submissive F and physical bliss. Not into pain, just a lot of pleasure. Age/race unimportant. 5412

ARE YOU READY FOR DISCREET FUN AND adventure? We are up for it, too. Give us a try. We’ll get back to you. No heavies, just sexy CUs. 5413

SMILE AND SHOW WHAT YOU GOT! Looking for college aged dudes who like to take it off and show it off. If you like to get naked, give a call and we’ll have some fun. 5409 SPM, SEMI-RETIRED, FIT, ATTRACTIVE, sensual, eclectic, reader, optimist, traveler, gardener. Seeking Addison County F of similar ilk. 5376

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ARIES

(March 21-Apr. 19): You’re like grass sprouting up through a crevice in a boulder, Aries; like a hawk that has built a nest on the roof of a swank penthouse. You even remind me of an indie-rock band that has somehow cracked the Billboard charts without selling out. I don’t know how you’ve managed it, but I congratulate you on your ability to be cagily opportunistic in difficult circumstances even as you remain true to yourself. Now comes the really hard part: staying humble, cultivating gratitude, renewing your commitment to unpretentious resourcefulness, and continuing to do all the other things that got you to where you are now.

ed eyes,” he writes. “My deepest dream was a house on a tree-lined block with a white picket fence, pink roses in the backyard.” I believe many of you Geminis will thrive in the coming nine months if you pursue a similarly modest path. Beginning next November, you may be called on to raise some beautiful and benevolent hell, but in the short run I advise you to bolster your foundations with tender loving care.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Five hundred British art experts recently voted to determine the most influential artwork of all time. Was it Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” or Michelangelo’s “David”? No. The winner was “Fountain,” the white porcelain urinal that Marcel Duchamp mounted in a gallery show in 1917. “It reflects the idea that the creative process that goes into a work of art is the most important thing,” said one of the voters, Simon Wilson. “The work itself can be made of anything and can take any form.” I nominate Duchamp’s urinal to be the most potent symbol in your world in the coming weeks, Cancerian. May it inspire you to place fresh thinking above all other values. For the foreseeable future, the greatest beauty will originate in imaginative departures from the way things have always been done.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Author Danny Cox is an “accelerationist,” according to the promotional blurb on his website. His talent is to induce “faster movement, higher efficiency and increased productivity.” I call on you to be a different kind of accelerationist in the coming week, Taurus: one who inspires visions of the big picture, purges pettiness from all interactions, and agitates on behalf of the highest possible ideals. If that leads to faster movement, higher efficiency and increased production, fine. If it doesn’t, equally fine. Your assignment is to be a soul accelerationist, not an ego accelerationist.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby is the best Hollywood movie of 2004, said A.O. Scott in The New York Times.

But Salon.com’s Charles Taylor panned the film, calling it leaden and boring, “a compendium of every cliché from every bad boxing melodrama ever made.” I suspect that you will get equally contradictory reviews for your life and work in the coming week, Leo.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): In his book, Chronicles: Volume 1, famed Gemini bard Bob Dylan claims that he never wanted to be the voice of his generation, let alone a prophet of protest leading a charge to overthrow the corrupt empire. “I really was never any more than a folk musician who gazed into the gray mist with tear-blind-

For instance, some people may regard you as a magician who has transformed rot into splendor, while others may think of you as a dabbler with too much self-esteem. Both are wrong.

More importantly, their opinions, whether good or bad, shouldn’t concern you. Be your own judge.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The wife of lottery winner Jack Whittaker bemoans the day he struck it rich. Since collecting $113 million in 2002, he has been in trouble with the law constantly, and has wasted a lot of time gambling and hanging out at strip clubs. “I wish I would have torn the lottery ticket up,” says Jewel Whittaker.

Let’s hope you handle your growing solvency with more aplomb, Virgo. My guess is that although you’re not going to win the lottery this year, your luck and hard work will conspire to raise your disposable income. Don’t let it make you too crazy.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In a recent study, researchers could not train blue jays to postpone their desire.

After a thousand repetitions, the birds still kept gobbling down a tiny chunk of food instead of waiting a short time for a much bigger piece. Many scientists believe that humans are similarly hardwired for instant gratification. If that’s true, Libra, you must resist it with all your power in the coming week. A better, more substantial prize will soon become available if you can stop yourself from grabbing the meager treat that’s in front of your nose right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I beg you not to do what Robert Chamberlain did in his room at a

Motel 6 in Chenango, New York, last May. Please don’t buy 14 jars of petroleum jelly and smear the stuff all over yourself, the walls and the furniture.

On the other hand, Scorpio, I do recommend that you become as slippery as possible in the coming week, metaphorically speaking. Don’t stay too long in one place, don’t commit yourself to long-term plans, don’t get stuck in dogmatic perspectives, and don’t get pinned down, period.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): At a recent press conference, a reporter asked President George W. Bush to explain what seemed like inconsistencies in his previously announced intention to revise the Social Security program. Bush said, “I’m not going to negotiate with myself” about the issue, and avoided making a substantive response. I advise you to take the opposite tack in the coming week, Sagittarius. It’s crucial that you negotiate with yourself profusely, maybe even debate and argue — though I hope you’ll stop short of getting into a fight with yourself. The fact is, the life issues you’re dealing with need vigorous input from all the voices in your head. Even the seemingly irrational ones must have their say in order for you to reach wise decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): “One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire,” wrote essayist John W. Foster. While you may not be a genius in the same way that Albert Einstein or Emily Dickinson were, Capricorn, I believe that one of your special talents deserves the title. The only problem is, you haven’t consistently given that talent the nurturing it needs to flourish.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every year the people of Dhami in India celebrate Sati Pradha Mela, a raucous stone-throwing festival. I won’t go into the specifics of what they do, because I merely want you to steal the basic idea. Why? Because according to my reading of the astrological omens, it is now a perfect time for you to unleash your pent-up aggressions in a flagrant yet harmless ritual. You can of course do this any way you see fit, but here’s my suggestion: Wander out into a wild place and hurl about 20 big rocks in the direction of heaven.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): Three times recently I’ve been driving home after 11 p.m. when I’ve spied a strange scene unfolding at a neighborhood house. The couple that lives there has been sitting around a festively decorated table in the front yard. A group of maybe eight to 10 other people has been with them, and they’ve all been drinking from champagne glasses, making boisterous toasts, laughing heartily, and singing loud songs. I’ve been tempted to crash their little parties; it’s exhilarating to see such late-night outdoor merriment in drizzly, 30-degree weather during the bleak post-holiday season. I propose that you make these weirdos your role models in the coming week, Pisces.

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SPACEFINDER for 4 housing rent BOLTON: 1-bedroom, completely renovated, 1st-floor, gas heat, lease. $900/mo. + utils. + dep. + refs. Call Kevin, 401-845-9220 or Marcia, 434-4051, leave message.

BURLINGTON: 1, 2, 3, 4bedroom apts avail. 6/1.

Close to downtown/colleges.

363-3120.

BURLINGTON: 1 and 2-bedroom apts. Off-street parking, gas, very clean, close to downtown/UVM. No pets. $600-$900/mo. Call Mark, 999-7582.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom apt. w/porch. Ideal location, South End, off-street parking, NS. $650/mo. incl. utils.

859-8900 or 658-6440.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom avail. 1/15. Nice, clean, quiet, wood floors, porch, gas heat, well-insulated/ energy-efficient, parking, coin-op, NS. 879-2436.

BURLINGTON: 1-room efficiency for rent. Incl. heat, electric, water, trash and shared bath. $400/mo. + dep. Call Jason, 660-9841.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom apt. Near downtown/bike path. $700/mo. + utils.

Avail. 1/20/05. Call 802875-3510.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom apt. on Charlotte St. Upper floor of nice duplex in great location. Gas heat, parking, garage, garden, W/D hookups. $800/mo. Avail. 2/1.

363-8704.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom apt. South End. Bright, completely remodeled, nice neighborhood. W/D in unit, attic storage, off-street parking, pet friendly! $900/mo. +. Avail. now. 864-9153.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, bright, central, large living room, newer carpet, gas heat, low utils. $925/mo.

Avail. now. 862-9182, call anytime, until 11 p.m.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom.

Close to downtown. Nice, quiet building, hdwd, storage, coin laundry, parking. Avail Feb. $840/mo. + utils. Gas heat. 862-1148, ext. 102.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom.

Close to park/bike path/ downtown. $850/mo. + utils.

Avail. 2/1. 777-3038.

BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, South side, lake view, hdwd, parking. Avail. now. $825/mo. 864-7926.

BURLINGTON: 215 Elmwood Ave. 3/4-bedroom house, 1.5-bath. Newly renovated.

Large yard. Gas heat. New appliances. W/D hook-up.

Avail. 2/1. $1400/mo. + utils. 764-2363.

BURLINGTON: 285 North St. 1-bedroom, heat, hot/water/ electricity incl. $675/mo. Offstreet parking. Call 658-0820, ext. 18 for appointment.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom, 1st-floor, downtown. Parking (for 2 cars), storage, laundry.

Avail. 2/1. $1175/mo. + utils.

Lease req. NS. 878-1208.

BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom apt. Colchester Ave. Walking distance to campus. Limited off-street parking avail. $1200/mo. Call John, 978887-0765.

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REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, HOUSEMATES AND MORE BURLINGTON: 300 Main St. 2-bedroom condo in historic Captain Lyons House. Hdwd/ marble, cathedral ceiling w/sky light, D/W, W/D, central A/C. Short-term lease avail. $1100/mo. + utils.

253-7354.

BURLINGTON: 398 St. Paul St. Large 2-bedroom, recent updates. No dogs, smoking outside. $850/mo. + utils.

Half-off Jan. rent to qualified applicant. 655-2918.

BURLINGTON: 4-bedroom house in New North End. Freshly painted/updated.

W/D, fireplace, large yard, garage, carport. NS. Avail.

2/1. $1800/mo. + utils.

862-7580.

BURLINGTON: Avail. now.

260 College St. Month-tomonth or yearly rentals. Fully furnished, utils. incl.

Parking, great location. $1000-$1650/mo. Please call 658-9697, Lakewood and TWO Properties.

BURLINGTON: Beautiful 3bedroom, Brookes Ave. 5 min. walk to UVM, 10 min. walk downtown. Off-street parking, back yard. Avail. now - June. 999-9651.

BURLINGTON: Bissonette Properties. 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apts for rent.

Burlington/Winooski-area.

Avail. immediately. $575$1300/mo. 864-4449.

BURLINGTON: Bright 2-bedroom, hdwd, large kitchen, screened-in porch. Close to downtown/UVM. $1150/mo. incl. heat. Avail. 2/1.

660-3799.

BURLINGTON: Buell St. Huge room. Two-blocks from campus and Two blocks from downtown. Cheap, $325/mo. + util. Move in now, Jan free. Pay only Feb - May 31.

Matt, 781-424-6080.

BURLINGTON: Church St. Marketplace. Studio apt.

Clean, heated. Great location. 862-2680.

BURLINGTON: Classic 1bedroom. Own entrance, laundry facility, near UVM green. Avail. immediately. $850/mo. + utils. 425-2239.

BURLINGTON: Clean 2-bedroom apt. on St. Paul St. Nice area, lots of off-street parking. Plowing incl. $750/mo.+.

Call 732-513-9119.

BURLINGTON: Downtown 1bedroom, $675/mo. +. 2-bedroom, $795/mo. +. 3-bedroom w/hdwd, porch, 1-car parking, $1150/mo. + or Pearl St. 3-bedroom, $1350/ mo., heated. South End, 2-bedroom, $800/mo. + or 3 bedroom, $1125/mo. +. Avail. now. 1-year lease. No dogs.

Red E Rentals, 860-4641.

BURLINGTON: Downtown, private living, corner of Church-Main St. 1-bedroom, 3rd-floor, kitchen appliances, security system, sprinklered building. No cats, dogs. NS. $750/mo. 434-3749.

BURLINGTON: Efficiency.

Downtown, near Radio Bean.

Small kitchen, shared bath. $400/mo. (Gas + elec., $50 tops). Avail. now. Seth, 660-2735.

BURLINGTON: Fully furnished 1-bedroom. W/D, D/W, heat/hot water incl.

Reserved parking, flexible lease. $1150/mo. 865-4258.

SO.WINOOSKI AVE CONDOMINIUM For Sale:Unique 2-bed 1-bath, townhousestyle condo with approx.1,113 sq.ft.of living space, located in the South end.This unit has many nice features including a newly renovated bathroom and covered parking.Heat is efficient natural gas with a Rinnai heater.

Purchase Price: $ 160,000 - 66,400 * grant for income-eligible buyers $ 93,600 ** Amount needed to finance

www.getahome.org BURLINGTON: Great 6-7 bedroom houses avail. June 1. Good locations and amenities. Terry, 617-242-9335.

BURLINGTON: Hill Section.

1-bedroom. Sunny and bright.

Wall-to-wall carpet. Off-street parking. W/D hookups. New kitchen. Avail. 2/15. $875/mo. + utils. 310-4205.

BURLINGTON: Immaculate 23 bedroom apt. Hdwd, D/W, W/D, heated basement, storage, yard, parking, garage.

Pets negotiable, N/S. $1175/ mo., heat incl. 651-5310.

BURLINGTON: Jackson Terrace Apts. 2-bedroom. $850-$950/mo. heat/water incl. All new renovations.

Coin-op laundry. 658-3800.

BURLINGTON: Large 2-bedroom in brick building, lower King St. Great location near both waterfront and Church St. Lease. No pets. $795/mo. utils. 863-8200.

BURLINGTON: Large 3-bedroom, 2nd-floor, hdwd, large enclosed porch + deck, washer hook-up, parking. Avail. now $1100/mo. +. Burlington: 2-bedroom, 2nd-floor, renovated, nice deck, parking. Avail. 3/1. $800/mo. +.

Burlington: Large 3-bedroom, 1st-floor, hdwd, deck, parking. Avail. 4/1. $1150/mo. +. Pets neg. 893-0000, Marcou Real Estate.

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: Nice 2-bedroom condo. Deck, intercom entry, pool, parking garage.

Heat/hot water incl. $1100/mo. Ben, 863-2053.

Call Brandy 864-2620

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PORT HENRY: Lovely 4BR vintage home with lakeviews.

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

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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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.

Foulsham Farms Real Estate (802)861-7537

BURLINGTON: Snazzy studio, 3, 4-bedroom apts. avail. Pets OK. www.Tango Properties.info for details.

865-8090.

BURLINGTON: South End 2bedroom apt w/lake views.

Gas heat, off-street parking, W/D in basement. $1000/mo. incl. water/trash/lawn/snow removal. 10 min. walk from downtown, 12 min. from UVM. Avail. 2/1. 859-9448.

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.

BURLINGTON: South End. Large 2-bedroom unit w/garage. Gas heat. Avail.

1/1. NS/no pets. $1000/mo. + utils. Call 658-6252.

BURLINGTON: Split-level 4bedroom home, fireplace, W/D, large fenced back yard, beautiful Green Mountain vista, easy walk to university/shopping/tennis club. 1car garage, off-street parking.

Orchard school district. NS, $1900/mo. + utils. 864-1888.

BURLINGTON: St. Louis St. 1-bedroom, laundry, yard, 3season porch, garage. $895/mo. incl. heat/gas.

658-2887.

BURLINGTON: Sunny 3-4 bedroom updated 2nd-floor apt. Hdwd, 2-porches. Large kitchen, parking. 2-blocks to Church St. $1400/mo. Avail.

2/1. 233-7585.

BURLINGTON: Two 2-bedroom apts avail. immediately. $1100/mo. 363-3120.

$310,000

BURLINGTON: Two efficiencies on Church St. $525/mo. + utils. and $475/mo. + utils. 1-bedroom on Colchester Ave., $675/mo. + utils. No pets. 863-9656.

CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE: Recently renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath 2nd-floor apt. in old Victorian home.

Private entrance, wood floors, very clean, views of river and Mt. Mansfield. NS. No W/D. Pets negotiable. $875/mo. + sec. 373-0893 or enginuity@adelphia.net.

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: Peaceful country living mins. from Burlington. 1st-floor or renovated farmhouse. 1-bedroom. Gardens, carport, snow removal. NS/dogs, please. $750/mo. + utils. 6-month lease w/possible extension.

Please call 425-5797.

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 basement apt. Kitchen-area, 1/2-bath, plenty of parking/storage. All utils. incl., cable. $800/mo. NS. Pets OK upon approval. 660-0400, ask for Ann.

PORT HENRY: Superb business opportunity! 1873 brick church converted to operating restaurant and pizzeria. 40 seat dining room, two full bars, special function room, complete with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows.

Sold with furnishings, inventory, etc.

Also outlet for NYS Lottery/ Quick Draw.

Must see! $179,900 Realty Results 518-546-3000 • www.realty-results.com

COLCHESTER: 1-bedroom, gas heat, parking, newer carpet/vinyl flooring, new paint, gas heat. $625/mo.

578-8525.

COLCHESTER: 2-bedroom +.

Open kitchen, living room, parking. $800/mo. + utils.

Avail. 2/1. 655-2882.

COLCHESTER: 2-bedroom townhouse, 1.5-bath, gas heat, A/C, garage, full basement. NS/pets. On bike path. Avail 3/1. $1150/mo. +. 238-9803 COLCHESTER: Cozy 2-bedroom cottage on Malletts Bay. Enclosed yard, W/D hook-up, 12 mins. to Burlington. $1000/mo. + utils. Incl. winter plowing and summer boat mooring.496-3029.

COLCHESTER: Great condo in quiet neighborhood. 2bedroom, 1.5-bath, carport, deck, etc. Sorry, NS/pets. $1050/mo. 238-2297, evenings. Avail. 2/1.

COLCHESTER: Lake front, 3bedroom, 2-bath, porches, beach, wonderful view, large windows, large yard, fireplace, hdwd, new carpets, garage, plowing incl., great location, next to park/tennis courts/skateboard park/volleyball nets, dock, moorings, outside smoking, pets maybe. $2500/mo. + sec.

Avail. 2/1. Call 655-6371.

COLCHESTER: Malletts Bay Ave. Half of duplex, 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, full basement, deck, 1-car garage.

Pets OK, country feel, only 2.5 miles from UVM/FAHC. $1200/mo. + dep. + utils.

Avail. 2/1. 655-5344.

COLCHESTER: Malletts Bay house for rent. 4-bedroom, 1-bath, kitchen w/all appliances, basement. Kitchen/ bath all new, all rooms w/new carpet/fresh paint.

New gas heating system. $1375/mo. + utils + dep. No pets. 863-5887.

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 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: 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.

City’s Edge South Burlington's newest 60-unit condominium project. Grants ranging from $20,000 to $30,000 are available for income-eligible buyers.

802.655.9100 www.CitysEdgeVT.com www.GetAHome.org

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WORKSPACE 4 commercial props.

BURLINGTON: 208 Flynn Ave. 1425 sq. ft. w/offices/ conference room/sky light/kitchen/hdwd/ brick/exposed structure and duct. 15’ high wood ceilings. Cool place to be. Great neighbors (Propeller/Select/ Gravis/Karhu/ Line/Neos. Avail. immediately. Call Dave, 316-6452.

BURLINGTON: 208 Flynn Ave., Flynndog Building. 1440 sq. ft. studio, lower level. Great light, cool space. Avail. immediately. $800/mo. Call Dave, 316-6452.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 1879 Williston Rd., behind All American Fitness. Tin Box Properties has newly renovated commercial/industrial/retail space. 1890 sq. ft. Exposed structure/ductwork. Pick your finishes and move in. Avail. now. Call Dave, 316-6452.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: E1. Large office space, great location, parking, secretarial services/answering services.

Avail. $1500/mo. Please call 658-9697. Lakewood and TWO Properties.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Suites # 130, 180, 185, 195 and 220. Great location, beautiful building, utils. incl.

Answering/secretarial services and many other services avail. Free use of conference rooms and parking. 6589697. Lakewood and TWO Properties.

4 office space BURLINGTON: Conference room, lobby and 3 separate offices within space. Approx. 1260 sq. ft. Parking/heat incl. 862-1148, ext. 102.

BURLINGTON: Main St. 2-room office suite on 2nd-floor.

Incl. heat/electric/parking. Ideal for therapist, bodyworker, healer, etc. $425/mo. Call 223-9954.

BURLINGTON: Professional office space avail. with parking. 100-3000 sq. ft. Call Ken at 865-3450.

WILLISTON: 256 sq. ft. Professional office space. South Brownell Rd. Reception area, kitchen, deck, cable-access, ample parking, great location. Psychologists/builder/ graphic designer- current tenants. Call for details, 860-2211.

4 space for rent BURLINGTON: Artist space. Bright, friendly. Join other artists. Heated, A/C, parking, convenient location. $375/mo. Call Andy, 864-6838.

BURLINGTON: Waterfront. Healing arts space to share.

Cozy, affordable, with parking. 223-2680.

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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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

BURLINGTON: 5 unit building, 32 Grove St. Walk to UVM/Winooski, very solid building. Renovated 1985 w/kitchens and baths, wiring, plumbing, rear decks w/river views, parking.

Three large 2-bedroom units, two 3-bedroom units. Vermont Independent Properties, $475,000.

D. Siegel R.E. Broker, 860-4641.

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.

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JEFFERSONVILLE: Beautiful Vermont home. Offering a chalet-type home w/4bedrooms, 2-baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 2-car garage and storage garage for ATV/lawnmower/snow machine. Has oil/wood heat w/lots of trees for cutting.

There are 2 porches, plenty of privacy w/beautiful sugar maples, birch and hemlock trees. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place for kids or pets or both! There are 1.8 acres of flat property just minutes from Smuggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ski Resort. 249-7597 until 10 p.m. or fouracescta@msn.com.

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.

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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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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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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.

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SPACEFINDER Expected completion March 2005!

Jericho Two 3-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse-style homes on a gorgeous 1 acre lot on Rt 15 outside of Jericho's town center. These 3-level homes are attached by a carport, come with "roughed-in" plumbing for a second bath, and include a covered porch.

1728 sq. feet. $190,000 with a $25,000 down payment grant for eligible buyers (mortgage amount: $165,000).

Shelburne Fourteen 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath homes. A mix of single family homes, flats and townhomes. A prime location on Harbor Road off of Rt. 7, near Shelburne Elementary and surrounded by protected open space. All homes come with a garage and a small private yard. Approximately 1,200 sq. feet. $188,900 - $196,900 with a $25,000 down payment grant for eligible buyers (mortgage amount: $163,900 - $171,900).

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PLATTSBURGH

This lovely lakefront 2-bdrm home with an additional 2-3 bdrm cottage is within walking distance of the ferry. $290,000.

Call 518-570-9593 or lise@duley-realtor.com

BRISTOL: 30 mins to Burlington. 4-bedrooms, 1.5bath, dining room, living room and family room w/ fireplace, appliances incl. Garage, pool w/ deck. Refs, NS, sec. dep.

Avail. 12/15. $1600/mo. + utils. 453-2838.

ESSEX JUNCTION: 3-bedroom, hdwd and tile floors, 2nd-floor, 2 entries and porches. Recently renovated, off-street parking, large kitchen, gas heat. $1000/mo. +. Pets considered. 578-8525.

ESSEX JUNCTION: House for rent, furnished or unfurnished. 2-3 bedroom, private, pleasant, convenient parking, walking distance to IBM. NS. $1125/mo. 8781719 or 238-0258.

FERRISBURGH: 3-bedroom apt. in brick farmhouse.

Large rooms recently updated. $1200/mo. incl. utils.

Avail. 1/15. Call Debbie, 877-9291.

HINESBURG: 1-bedroom duplex, large yard, garage.

10 miles to Burlington. $575/mo. Call 482-2894.

JERICHO CENTER: 2-bedroom apt. W/D, parking. $875/mo. incl. utils, heat, satellite TV. Must love dogs.

899-4582.

NEW HAVEN: 1-bedroom cottage. Beautiful views, country-setting. $650/mo.

Call 877-2633 for more info, leave message.

NORTH FERRISBURG: Beautiful antique home in new condition. 3+ bedroom, 2-bath, garage, 1/2-acre, pets considered. Month-tomonth or 6-month. $1200/mo. 355-7148, cell.

NORTH STARKSBORO: On the border of Hinesburg/ Huntington. Private 3-bedroom mobile home. $750/mo. + utils. 434-4721.

RICHMOND: Two furnished condos avail. immediately for short-term rent. 2-3 bedroom, $1300/mo. 1-bedroom studio, $800/mo. NS/pets.

355-1187.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse.

Carport, porch, W/D, D/W, disposal. Gas heat. New flooring and upgrades. Great location, Kennedy Dr. NS. Avail. now. $1100/mo. 310-7731.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 3bedroom, new condo for rent. Hdwd downstairs, 2.5bath, 1-car attached garage, W/D. $1400/mo. + util. Pets neg. Avail. 2/1. 846-9559.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Absolutely beautiful!

Spacious 2-bedroom townhouse w/high ceilings in gorgeous and safe neighborhood of large Victorian homes! Private entrance, 2car garage, 1.5-bath. W/D, storage. Across from Cairnes Arena Skating Rink and bike path/nature trails. Showing now, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last! Avail 2/1.

658-4485.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Duplex. 2-bedroom. Great location, remodeled, yard, garage, basement, more. $1150/mo. Call 864-7214.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Queen City Park, 2-bedroom, 2-bath house. Wood floors, new renovations, garage, shed. NS. $1400/mo. Call Barb, 862-1567.

UNDERHILL: 3-bedroom home. Oil heat, large yard.

Pet OK. $1000/mo. + sec. dep. + lease. 655-2544 or 655-1910.

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WINOOSKI: 150-year-old house w/livability of 2005.

10-mins from UVM. 2-story + basement. 3-bedroom, living room, den, 3-season porch, sun room, large eat-in kitchen, W/D hook-up. On hill w/large yard, front and back. New wiring, plumbing, windows, insulation, sheet rock, flooring, bathroom. Gas heat. Sunny, cozy and tight. $1300/mo. + utils. NS/no pets. 862-3392.

WINOOSKI: 24 West Spring St. Beautiful, large, Victorian duplex. 1.5-bedroom apt.

W/D, off-street parking, yard, hdwd, second-story deck.

NS/no dogs. $900/mo. + utils. 229-0177.

WINOOSKI: 26 East Spring.

3-bedroom, 2nd-floor. $800/mo. + utils. + dep. or $1000/mo. utils. incl. Avail.

2/1. 355-1011.

WINOOSKI: Charming and spacious, 1-bedroom apt. avail. now. Off-street parking, recent appliances, hdwd, stained glass. Quiet, convenient neighborhood on the bus line. $775/mo. incl. most utils. NS/no pets, please. Call Tim or Marcia, 655-9327.

WINOOSKI: First mo. 1/2 off.

Totally renovated w/charm, large 2+ bedroom w/office in upstairs/downstairs apartment. Private porch entrance, brand new flooring, brand new appliances, brand new natural gas heaters. Pets neg., off-street parking and garage space avail. NS. Water/trash/yard care/snow removal incl. $1050/mo. 2331556. Avail. 2/1.

WINOOSKI: First-floor of renovated duplex. 4-bedroom, living room, kitchen, front porch, large basement, W/D, ample parking, storage shed, nice street. Avail. 1/15/31, lease option after that. $1300/mo. + utils.

Incl. trash pick-up/water/ sewer. 660-1808 or 6555220, leave message.

WINOOSKI: Large 3-bedroom, ground floor apt. Lots of storage. Near police station. 888-7738 or 253-8333.

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UNDERHILL: Unique, charming, 4+ bedroom, 3.5bath, 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.

WATERBURY: 2-bedroom + den/office, new duplex rental, pastoral-setting, seconds to Exit 10, 1.5-bath, all new appliances, patio, heated-tile floors. 5-star energy rating. 1200 sq. ft. $1250/mo. + utils. 244-6111.

WATERBURY CENTER: New 1-bedroom w/loft. Spiral staircase, W/D, wooden floors. $900/mo. incl. heat.

244-5008.

WATERBURY: Spacious 1bedroom, parking, gas heat, good light, convenient location, yard. NS/pets. Avail. now. $590/mo. + utils. + lease. John, 863-2959.

WILLISTON: 1-bedroom apt located trail side at Catamount Family Center.

Wood stove and shared laundry. Abundant storage. Very quiet. NS/dogs. $725/mo. + utils. Refs. req. Avail. 2/1.

Call 878-6529.

WILLISTON: Avail. 2-bedroom, finished basement. $875/mo. + utils. + dep. No pets. Lease + refs. End unit.

862-5474.

WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom, heat/hot water incl., parking, laundry, clean, near bus/university. NS/no pets. $695/mo. 233-1150.

WINOOSKI: 1.5-bedroom. $650/mo. Quiet street, nice back yard. Water/snow removal/garbage incl.

Laundry on premises. Pets OK. Avail. 2/15. 655-9055.

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WINOOSKI: Lovely, furnished 2-bedroom, 1 den/bedroom, 2nd-floor, D/W, W/D, parking, decks, nice area, NS/no pets. $1250/mo. 655-6877.

4 sublets BURLINGTON: Jan. 3 - April 30. Furnished 1-bedroom apt.

5 min. walk downtown. Quiet building, quiet neighborhood.

Off-street parking. $600/mo. incl. utils. 865-2634.

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 2/1-6/1. $500/mo. + utils. 318-5090.

BURLINGTON: Subletter needed. M/F needed to live w/3 female, laid back, college students. 2-kitchens/ bathrooms/living rooms.

Pearl St. February - June. $450/mo., very negotiable.

Emily, 607-760-7311.

4 for sale ADDISON: Amazing 3300 sq. ft., three-floor cathedral ceiling “lighthouse” home with 1100 sq. ft. wraparound deck overlooking Lake Champlain/Adirondack Mountains. Beach/lake access. $425,000. Bill and Shari, 759-2985.

BOLTON: Contemporary home, 1100 sq. ft., spectacular view, solar greenhouse, private deck, 11-acres, wood floors and more. $275,000.

Walter, 434-3313.

BURLINGTON: 5-unit building, 32 Grove St. Walk to UVM/Winooski, very solid building. Renovated 1985 w/kitchens and baths, wiring, plumbing, rear decks w/river views, parking. Three large 2-bedroom units, two 3-bedroom units. Vermont Independent Properties, $475,000. D. Siegel R.E. Broker, 860-4641.

CHARLOTTE: Lake Champlain views/access (dock and mooring site), 5-bedrooms, tile/ hdwd, 3 fireplaces, large decks, fenced yard, professional landscaping. $700,000.

802-425-5250.

COLCHESTER: 1995 Redmond 14’80”, 3-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home. Large yard, storage shed, swimming pool, tennis/basketball courts, private P.O. Box. Located in Westbury Trailer Park. $39,000. $2000 back at closing. 434-3287.

ESSEX JCT.: Iroquois Ave. Over 2100 sq. ft. w/finished basement. 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, mudroom, walkout basement, 2-car garage, deck, formal dining room, natural gas, W/D upstairs, x-large master bedroom and closet. Master bath w/jet tub, oak stairs, choice of cabinets and tops, flooring, color and appliances. $285,000. 878-2880.

HINESBURG (Mechanicsville): Really great 3+bedroom. Steamboat Gothic Victorian home. Circa 1860s. Restored in mid-70s.

Many updates since. Double living room w/fireplace.

Double floor-to-ceiling French doors leading to large wrap-around porches. Large 2-level barn. Many possibilities. 1.9 acres. $330,000.

Foulsham Farms Real Estate, 861-7537.

JEFFERSONVILLE: Beautiful Vermont home. Offering a chalet-type home w/4-bedrooms, 2-baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 2-car garage and storage garage for ATV/lawnmower/snow machine. Has oil/wood heat w/lots of trees for cutting. There are 2 porches, plenty of privacy w/beautiful sugar maples, birch and hemlock trees. It’s a great place for kids or pets or both! There are 1.8 acres of flat property just minutes from Smugg’s Ski Resort.

249-7597 until 10 p.m. or fouracescta@msn.com.

MALLETTS BAY: Spectacular 5000 sq. ft. home on two private acres with 350 ft. of westerly view lakefront. For details: www.mallettsbay lakefront.com.

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.

NEW 2-BEDROOM LOG HOME on 73 acres. Ultimate privacy, yet 5 min. to town, 10 min. to Jay Peak Ski Area. Features include: laundry room, walk-out basement, mud room, office, cathedral ceilings, wood and gas heat, hemlock floors and wrap-around porch w/amazing views and more! $249,000. (802)326-3093.

NEW HAVEN: Great business location. Large retail space with attached 2-story home, heated 3-bay garage and private 2-acre backyard oasis.

Priced to sell $169,000. 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.

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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

4 land for sale ESSEX JUNCTION: Build your home on this deep 135’ x 70’ lot “with character”. Quiet, stable neighborhood near Rte. 15. Convenient to I-89/ Winooski/Burlington. Mature trees, ornamental shrubs, garden potential. $69,900. 4253551 or 318-2708.

HUNTINGTON: 2 5-acre lots, pending permits.

Starting at $89,900. Call 434-4652.

4 room for rent BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, neat, clean, close to hospital/UVM/downtown. $500/ mo. Call 233-5549 or 6587914.

BURLINGTON: Big room in 3-bedroom. Lots of space, porch, shed. $400/mo. + utils. Old North End. Call Chris, 999-6519.

BURLINGTON: Room avail.

Great house. Across UVM/hospital. Convenient location, spacious, comfortable, fireplace, yard, laundry, cable, Internet, parking. 2 prof. males looking for prof/grad. $535/mo. + utils.

658-7422.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Rooms for rent. Furnished, private, kitchen avail. Convenient parking, walking distance to IBM. $145/week incl. all.

NS. 878-1719 or 238-0258.

4 vacation rental ST. MARTIN: Ocean front resort. Condo has full kitchen and ocean view.

Avail. 2/26 - 3/5. Unit sleeps six. $995/wk. Email odinhound@adelphia.net or 863-8605, evenings.

4 housemates BURLINGTON: 1 room avail. in 2-bedroom apt. on S. Willard St. Hdwd, laundry, bright. NS/no pets. Avail.

12/1. $380/mo. + utils. Call 660-9967.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom avail. in 2-bedroom apt.

Opposite basketball court.

Laid-back environment, smoking OK, pets negotiable. Avail.

2/1 or earlier. 558-4766.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom in 3-bedroom house. Avail. immediately. $450/mo. + dep. Off-street parking, fenced-in yard, trash removal, W/D. 318-2679.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, shared kitchen, bathroom, common room for rent to responsible prof/grad student M or F in 2-bedroom apt. near Church St. $450/mo. incl. utils + off street parking. 651-7276 before 5 p.m. 951-5923 after 5 p.m.

BURLINGTON: 2 females needed in 4-bedroom apt. 84 Loomis St. Off-street parking, laundry, trash incl. $425/mo. + utils. Christina, 802-598-8201.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - PROPOSED FARE INCREASE The Chittenden County Transportation Authority gives notice that CCTA will hold public hearings on fare changes proposed by its Board of Commissioners.

The fare increase is designed to generate additional revenue to offset increased fuel and insurance costs.

The CCTA Board of Commissioners has proposed the following new fares to take effect on February 21, 2005: Adult Cash Fare: $1.25 Adult 31-Day Pass: $42.00 Adult 10-Ride Ticket: $10.00

Discounted Cash Fare: .60 cents Discounted 31-Day Pass: $21.00 Discounted 10-Ride Ticket: $5.00

LINK Express One-Way Cash Fare: $4.00 LINK Express 31-Day Pass: $125.00 LINK Express 10-Ride Ticket: $40.00 PARC Shuttle 31-Day Pass: $20.00 Sunday Special fares are slated to go to full fare.

Paratransit fares will increase to $2.50 per ride.

Public hearings are scheduled in all CCTA member communities, Middlebury and Montpelier. The public is urged to attend and offer comments to the CCTA Board of Commissioners.

Shelburne:

Shelburne Town Offices, Mtng Rm 2, 5420 Shelburne Rd. Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 7:00pm

Winooski:

Winooski City Offices, 27 West Allen Street Wednesday, January 12, 2005, 7:00pm

Montpelier:

Memorial Room, Montpelier City Hall, 39 Main Street Thursday, January 13, 2005, 6:00pm

Middlebury:

ACTR Admin. Offices, 282 Boardman Street Tuesday, January 18, 2005, 6:00pm

So. Burlington:

Sonny Audette Bldg., 104 Landfill Road Wednesday, January 19, 2005, 7:00pm

Burlington:

Contois Auditorium, City Hall Thursday, January 20, 2005, 6:00pm

Town of Essex:

Essex Town Municipal Offices, 81 Main Street Tuesday, January 25, 2005, 6:00pm

For additional information on the proposed fare changes or the public hearings, please contact CCTA at 864-CCTA or email info@cctaride.org.

BURLINGTON: Beautifully restored house share. By hospital on East Ave. 2-bedrooms avail. Individual $475/mo. or couple $800/mo. incl. W/D, utils, garden, etc. $125/mo. house care barter optional.

598-6014.

BURLINGTON: Clean, relaxed prof. to share perfect 2-bedroom. Hdwd, yard, off-street parking, heated garage/workshop/storage. Avail. 1/12. $500/mo. incl. heat/hot water. Scott, 355-7869.

BURLINGTON: F prof. to share 2-bedroom house.

Garage, basement, yard in quiet South End neighborhood. Great place to call home. $500/mo. incl. heat.

Avail. 2/1. 598-1055.

BURLINGTON: F wanted to share modern town home w/F. Large, private bedroom/bath, W/D, near Oakledge Park. No pets. $525/mo. + 1/2 util. Flexible lease. South End. 660-7240.

BURLINGTON: GF with cat seeks prof/grad GLBTQfriendly roommate for owneroccupied 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. W/D, off-street parking, close to lake/bike path/downtown. Quiet neighborhood (Lakeview Terrace). NS/no more pets.

Short-term or long-term considered. Avail. furnished or unfurnished. $475/mo. +1/2 utils. 860-1944.

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: Roommate wanted. Quiet prof, looking for prof/grad student to share 2-bedroom, 2-bath apt near downtown. $500/mo.

No pets. 862-4704.

BURLINGTON: Share apt. w/guy and his dog. 1-bedroom in 2-bedroom apt. Old North End. $325/mo. Most utils. incl. Call for specifics, 859-0840.

BURLINGTON: Share large Victorian home, 1-block to Church St. Library, Grand piano, 2 wood stoves, private bath, Jacuzzi, parking. $650/mo. incl. all. 865-7896.

COLCHESTER: Graduate student seeking roommate for beautiful, 2-bedroom townhouse. Two-story, large bedrooms, office, 1.5-bath, large yard, garage, deck, country setting. Very professional, clean quiet environment. $525/mo. + 1/2 utils. Call 598-5487.

ESSEX CENTER: Sunny bedroom avail. in 2-bedroom apt. Close to St. Mike’s. $250/mo. + 1/2 utils. Avail immediately. 864-2305.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Prof M seeking M/F to share 2-bedroom condo. $450/mo. + 1/2 utils, free DSL. Req. 1st-mo. + deposit. 879-3377 ESSEX: M/F or couple to share brick farmhouse (duplex-style). Prof/grad, NS. 1 or 2-bedrooms. $600/mo. each incl. everything. Avail.

1/05. Call Greg, 872-0868.

ESSEX: Roommate wanted to share laid-back house. South St. Rooms from $425/mo. utils. incl. Sorry, no pets.

Queer-friendly. Call Brad for more details, 578-0848.

HINESBURG: F pref. to share country home. Near xcski, mtn. bike area. W/D, hot tub. Most pets OK. $375/mo. + 1/3 utils. 482-7089.

HINESBURG: Female, gayfriendly, low drama housemate wanted 3/1. 2-bedroom condo. Deck, trails, W/D, walk to village. Pet OK. $550/mo. +1/2 gas. Call Tracy, 482-4000.

HINESBURG: Share huge, graceful country colonial, good energy, large windows, wrap-around porch, W/D, lush acreage, greenhouse, party/pet-less, smoke/drugfree, sweet, responsible tenants. $450-$550/mo., pictures. 482-4995 or LaCasaDeSuenos@aol.com.

NORTH FERRISBURGH: Lovely 4-bedroom home on quiet road, 10 acres of land, peaceful setting. Looking for a relaxed individual to share our space. $375/mo. + util.

Avail. 2/1. Call Sara or Rebeccah, 518-522-2965, cell. Leave message.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: M or F prof./grad to share 2-bedroom condo. High-speed Internet, cable. NS/pets.

Avail. immediately. $450/mo. + dep. and 1/2 utils. 862-8017 or mkbey na@yahoo.com.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: Prof female to share townhouse on Patchen Rd. Large bedroom w/cable, W/D. Avail 2/1. $550/mo. + 1/3 util. $275 dep. 863-1219.

WILLISTON VILLAGE: Huge bedroom. $400/mo. incl. utils. No pets, have cat.

Quiet maturity a must. 2881568, leave message.

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AUDI A6 QUATRO WAGON, 1999: Silver, black leather interior, loaded, snow tires and regular tires. 55 K. $11,500/OBO. 985-5378.

CADILLAC DEVILLE, 2002: 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/ locks, CD, cruise, On-Star.

41,983 K. Best price $19,787. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS, 2002: 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, CD, cruise, ABS, OnStar. 25,928 K. Best price $19,963. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

CHEVROLET CLASSIC, 2004: 4-door, white, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, CD, cruise.

13,463 K. Best price $9972.

Call Shearer Pontiac, 6581212.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212

DREADING SELLING YOUR FOREIGN CAR? It takes so much of your time to advertise, take phone calls, set up test drives, haggle over the money, etc. We’ll do the work for you! Get top dollar for the sale of your car! www.auto craftsmen.com, 223-3563, we’ll gladly explain the details!

FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1997: Sedan, 4-door, auto, green, tan leather interior, 128,797 K. $3000/OBO. Contact Natalie, day phone, 846-1543 ext. 2703.

HYUNDAI ACCENT GL, 2001: 4-door, white, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks. 39,362 K. Best price $5986. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

MERCURY SABLE GS, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, maroon, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, cruise.

18,408 K. Best price $10,611. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

OLDSMOBILE ALERO GL, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, beige/tan, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/ locks, cruise. 21,627 K. Best price $9876. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

CARPOOL CONNECTION Call 864-CCTA to respond to a listing or to be listed.

Save money this Winter 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.

PLYMOUTH BREEZE, 1997: Only 75 K. Auto, alloy rims, sun roof, 6-disk CD changer, 2 snows on steel rims, good condition, garage car. $3500.

999-9338.

PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 2004: 4-door, silver, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks. 13,913 K. Best price $10,737. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC GRAND AM SE COUPE, 2002: 2-door, white, 5-speed manual, FWD, A/C, power steering/locks, CD, ABS. 31,734 K. Best price $7972. 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 $9415.

Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC SUNFIRE COUPE, 2003: 2-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, CD, cruise, ABS. 17,821 K. Best price $9973. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

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326 State St., Montpelier (next

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

to Dairy Creme on Rt. 2).

Worth the drive! 223-3563.

VOLVO DL WAGON, 1988: Navy, leather, new CD and exhaust. 4 snows incl. 209 K. 2nd-owner. Great condition. $1250/OBO. 999-2046.

4 vans CHEVY EXPRESS VAN 2003: 77,637 K, white, auto, AWD, ABS, A/C, AM/FM, CD, airbag, tinted glass, very good condition. Original owner. $15,000, negotiable.

Call 888-5958 or email Botchalism@yahoo.com.

4 suvs PONTIAC AZTEK SPORT UTILITY, 2003: 4-door, yellow, auto, AWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, CD, cruise, ABS. 25,928 K. Best price $13,865. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC AZTEK SPORT UTILITY, 2003: 4-door, black, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, CD, cruise, ABS. 30,306 K. Best price $13,475. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC AZTEK SPORT UTILITY, 2004: 4-door, sil-

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.

ver, auto, AWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, CD, cruise, ABS. 14,935 K. Best price $15,462. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC VIBE SPORT WAGON, 2004: 4-door, red, 5-speed manual, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/ locks, CD, cruise, ABS. 17,468 K. Best price $13,944. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC VIBE SPORT WAGON, 2004: 4-door, dk. blue, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, CD, cruise, ABS. 23,739 K. Best price $15,255. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC VIBE SPORT WAGON, 2004: White, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, CD. 29,012 K. Best price $12,867. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

TOYOTA 4RUNNER, 1999: Black, running boards, 95 K. One owner, new starter, new battery, all maintenance checkups, sweet tires. $10,000. 951-9259.

TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT UTILITY, 2002: 4-door, dark blue, 5-speed manual, 4WD, A/C, power steering/windows/

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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locks, cruise. 34,714 K. Best price $17,498. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

4 minivans CHEVROLET VENTURE EXTENDED MINIVAN, 2003: 4-door, black, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks/sliding doors, cruise, CD, DVD, OnStar.

20,557 K. Best price $17,481. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX MINIVAN, 2003: Gold, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 34,421 K. Best price $10,944. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

PONTIAC MONTANA EXTENDED MINIVAN, 2005: 4-door, blue, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/ locks/sliding doors, CD, cruise, ABS. 25,794 K. Best price $17,735. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

www.ShearerPontiac.com

802-658-1212 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 CLASSIFIEDSLISTINGS 4 volunteers WOMEN’S RAPE CRISIS CENTER AND SAFESPACE seek volunteers. Both women and men are invited to attend the upcoming training that begins January 31.

Please call the WRCC office, 864-0555, or the Safe Space office, 863-0003, for more info and to register for the upcoming training.

4 childcare ADDISON COUNTY couple with work-at-home mom, toddler and new baby on the way seeks professional child care provider. 30 + hours per week, requiring flexibility in schedule. At least 3 years experience with newborns and young toddlers necessary. Refs will be checked carefully. Health care benefits included in compensation. Most important character qualities: nurturing, patient, high-energy, reliable. Please send cover letter and resume by January 31 for March 1 start date to: P.O. Box 966, Middlebury, VT 05753.

CHILDCARE NEEDED for two boys, 2 and 5 years old in our Burlington home. 2 days per week, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon/Wed preferred. Early Ed student/grad ideal. Childcare exp., driver’s license, nonsmoker. Call 652-0723.

4 business opps $525 WEEKLY INCOME possible mailing sales letters from home. Genuine opportunity working with our wellness company. Supplies provided. No selling. FT/PT. 708-536-7040. (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) CASTING: TV series seeks people with painful addictions, especially danger, video games, steroids, promiscuity, plastic surgery.

Also seeking troubled teens, desperate housewives and groupies. www.habitstv.com.

(AAN CAN) DOES YOUR BUSINESS OWN YOU? Take back your life!

Realistic $250 K+ per year potential. NOT MLM. Direct sales from home. Serious only. Recorded message, 1888-809-1409. (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) GET PAID TO SHOP! Mystery shoppers needed to pose as customers! Training provided.

FT/PT. Call now!

1-800-690-1273. (AAN CAN) GOVERNMENT JOBS: Earn $12-$48/hour. Avail w/full medical/dental benefits and paid training on clerical, administrative, law enforcement, homeland security, wildlife, more! 800-320-9353 x2001. (AAN CAN)

HIRE YOUR BOSS! Realistic $15 K/mo. potential from home. Proven system for success. FT/PT executive training incl. 800-359-8336 ext.

5018. (AAN CAN) HOST A HOME PARTY your friends will never forget! It’s not candles and it’s not cookware, it’s Temptations Parties, America’s leading adult novelty home party! www.temptationsparties.info.

(AAN CAN)

4 lost & found LOST CAT: Have you seen Marmie? He’s white w/orange spots/tail. Last seen near the Sugarbush Resort area. He’s greatly missed. 802-5832204.

LOST IN MONTPELIER before Christmas: Black velvet ring box, gold ring w/empty setting. If found, please please call 229-4106.

4 announcements PRIVATE ADOPTION: Married gay couple seek to adopt an infant, under age of 2 years. Couple seeks a boy to be brother of three older sisters, now aged 4, 6 and 7 years old. Beautiful home in rural, central Vermont, set on 30 acres of forest w/2 ponds and a garden. Employment: Clinical social worker and small business owner. Email any replies to pjbjr33@aol.com WE WANT NEW WRITERS: The Academy for Alternative Journalism, supported by the Association of Alternative News weeklies and by alternative papers like this one, seeks experienced minority journalists and students (college seniors and up) for a paid summer writing program at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Chicago. The eight-week program, June 19 - August 14, 2005, aims to recruit talented minority writers into the alternative press and train them in magazine-style feature writing. Ten participants will be chosen and paid $3000 + housing and travel allowances. While the program is designed to encourage minority writers to consider careers in the alternative press, candidates of any ethnicity may apply.

For information visit http://www.medill.northwestern.edu/aaj or write for an application: Academy for Alternative Journalism, Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208.

Email altacademy@northwestern.edu. Application deadline February 11, 2005.

Northwestern University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. (AAN CAN)

4 entertainment EXOTICA DANCERS featuring girls going wild for your next birthday, bachelor party or fun-on-one show. 802658-1464. New talent welcome.

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ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Flexible full-service bookkeeping and QuickBooks® setup, training and troubleshooting to suit your time and needs. Barb Grogard, 878-6015.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HOME REPAIR: From window and door replacement to decks, siding, custom interior finish and everything in between.

Contact Shawn, 343-7861.

CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASSES: Starting February, Montpelier. 12 weeks, kids/adults options, experienced instructor. Simple conversations, selected characters, games, songs, culture.

Janna 223-5871 or jannacarpenter@hotmail.com.

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Call VPC Solutions, 434-6539 (Mon - Sun 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.).

Spyware, viruses, troubleshooting, installations, upgrades, networking, web design etc. Visit our website, www.vermontpcsolutions.com LCI, THE BASEMENT EXPERTS: Experienced basement renovations by LCI. Turn your basement into a usable family space.

References, competitive pricing. 651-0768.

THE HANDY HUSBAND: Interior/exterior home improvements, repairs and painting. Rob, 862-9333.

4 computer svcs.

In-House

COMPUTERS Repairs, Upgrades & More!

Now offering online support

www.in-housecomp.com 864-7470 We make house calls!

A+ CERTIFIED COMPUTER REPAIR by excellent technicians. Low rates, fast turnaround. Refurbished computers available. ReCycle North Tech Services, 266 Pine St., Burlington, 658-4143 ext.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN COMPUTER Consultants: We build, service and install anything PC. Home theater!

Custom service, we don’t just make it work, we keep it working! Free consultation, house calls of course. The best will cost you less! greenmtn@adelphia.net or 802-318-1924.

4 financial A CASH NOW OFFER: Turn future money from lawsuit settlements, lottery awards and annuity payments into cash now. Free quotes. 800815-3503 or www.ppicash .com. (AAN CAN)

4 acting ACTORS WANTED: Burlington-area playwright/comedian seeks M or F actors 18 + to perform in original comedies around VT. Must be avail. 1weekday evening and 1-weekend afternoon for rehearsals.

Call Paul, 658-0302.

ACTORS/ACTRESSES: Fantastic opportunity to meet twenty top Hollywood casting directors, agents and managers with our “Weekend Intensives” program. Call Melissa, 818-788-2075 or 818-939-1608. www.TheNet workStudio.com/intensives.ht ml. (AAN CAN).

4 art FEMALE MODELS WANTED: Professional artist seeks female models for upcoming project. No experience necessary. Financial compensation.

Refs. avail. upon request.

279-2348 or email craig paint1@aol.com.

LOCAL ART FOR SALE! Marc Awodey triptych c. 1983, Mel Hunter Owls 193/300 beautifully framed, Mel Hunter Live Oak litho, Walter Zeichner Cybermandala sculpture.

Contact Walter, 434-3313.

4 artists wanted ARTIST MENTOR NEEDED to work w/a full-time designer/builder during a two-week workshop, February-March. Responsibilities include: reviewing goals, meeting/faxing during progress (sometimes daily), making observations and suggestions. A well-developed style focusing on color and pattern and desire to teach a must. Please be close to Burlington or have fax machine.

Small stipend avail. Please call if interested, 233-5621.

I AM LOOKING TO apprentice with local craftsperson, company. If needing assistance, please call Bridget, 324-7435.

4 photography MODELS WANTED: Looking for a few aspiring F models interested in the commercial/fashion industry. Must be between 15-35 and have very good complexion. Unique opportunity for free experience, portfolio and help breaking into the industry.

Contact Dave, 862-1172 or email rusldp@juno.com or http://www.rusldp.com.

4 buy this stuff FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM: Includes standard installation. 3-months free HBO and Cinemax. Access to over 225 channels! Limitedtime offer. S&H, restrictions apply. 800-877-1251.

(AAN CAN) HOT DOG CART: Long Chih 2001 Model LCI-830T. State approved, new holding tank/sink, stainless steel pans/utensils incl. Huge revenue potential! $5000/OBO. Call 878-8117.

RED SOX TICKETS: Box seats. 802-238-0293.

SPA! Overstocked! New 7person spa, loaded! Includes cover, delivery and warranty. $2999, was $5999. 1-888397-3529. (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.

WOLF COMMERCIAL STOVE: 6-burner, 2-oven, refurbished, beautiful. $2000.

802-767-3114.

4 furniture 4 CHAIRS: Dining, wooden w/wicker seats. Bent wood arms, incl. nice custom covers. Great condition. $300/ OBO. Please call 233-5621.

COMPUTER DESK 57x60x32, $70/OBO. Media Tower 72x23x15, $50/OBO. Call for email photos. You pick up.

338-9225.

4 free 1988 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE: Damaged but salvageable.

With trailer. You come take it - it’s yours! 985-5378.

4 music ARTIST DEVELOPMENT: What happens when you combine a multiple Grammywinning producer with unparalleled artist development? You get heard. 615783-1635. www.groovepro ductions.net. (AAN CAN)

4 music for sale AMPEG: 4x12 half stack.

Great tone, loud, excellent condition, $250 Digitech Whammy pedal, $70. Electroharmonix Black Finger, all tube compressor, true bypass, great sound, used less than a dozen times, $160. Electro Harmonix QTron envelope filter, great effect, great condition, $100 All prices negotiable.

233-7721.

CELLOS, STRING BASSES, VIOLINS, VIOLAS: New and old instruments, sales, restoration and repair.

Experienced luthiers. Paul Perley Cellos, in business since 1988. 802-229-1501, pperleycellos@aol.com.

4 music services 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. 4963166. Moretown, VT. QUESTION MARK PRODUCTIONS: Audio engineering/ production, live sound, recording. 802-578-9356.

4 musicians wanted DJ: Spirit of Ethan Allen needs DJ for weddings and parties. Need person who is entertaining, knows music and electronics. 802-8628300.

>NOT FOR KIDS> 18+ ONLY >NOT FOR KIDS>

DRUMMER WANTED: Industrial/Martial/Heavy.

Influences: Swans, Blood Axis, Neurosis, etc. Avail. for touring in Spring ‘05.

244-5965.

LOOKING TO START JAM BAND: All musicians welcome. Located in Lincoln, VT. Call 453-8411.

MULTI-TALENTED MUSICIAN looking for other musicians for creative get-togethers. Have place to play, equipment, etc. Call Chris, 527-0068, St. Albans.

SINGER/GUITARIST LOOKING FOR pop/rock band.

Lead or back-up vocals and rhythm guitar. Need to perform, will work for free. Call 238-4745.

WASHTUB BASS PLAYER WANTED: Seeking washtub, or upright bass for eclectic country folk project. Call 859-0929.

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DRUM LESSONS: Work w/a professional, energetic drummer w/BFA in jazz. 6 years experience in touring rock band (US and Europe) and a great attitude. Beginners welcome. Refs. avail. Contact Steve, 658-6205, thadhad@ hotmail.com.

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, step-by-step approach. I enjoy teaching all ages/styles/levels. Call Rick Belford at 864-7195.

GUITAR INSTRUCTION NOW AVAILABLE at Burlington Guitar and Amp, 202 Main St., Burlington.

Accepting all levels with emphasis on improvisation, technique, ear training and musicianship. Bob Wagner, 324-2895.

JOY AND CREATIVITY! Classical Jazz and Free Improvisation piano lessons.

All ages, all levels. William Michael, 802-899-6700 or 355-6234.

PIANO AND/OR IMPROVISATION: Lessons in theory, harmony and improvisation for all instrumentalists and vocalists. All ages! Beginning through advanced concepts taught with clarity and patience. Questions? Call Shane Hardiman, 279-8859, Winooski. hipkeys@lycos.com.

4 travel TRIPS: Take a break from the winter. Visit Argentina in February. Good food, excellent wines, Tango and more.

We organize a trip for your specific needs. Info, 917364-3123 or constanci ag@123spanishnow.com or www.123spanishnow.com.

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4 legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of South Burlington received $40,000 from the State of Vermont for a PLANNING GRANT, under the Vermont Community Development Program. A public hearing will be held at the City of South Burlington Offices, 575 Dorset Street on Friday, January 28 at 10AM to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the range of community development activities that have been undertaken under this program, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine a statement of the use of these funds. The VCDP Funds received have been used to explore the feasibility of a senior housing project and resource center in South Burlington and if feasible, to develop a plan for implementation.

Prior to the public hearing, information on this project can be obtained from Denis Gravelin at City of South Burlington by calling (802) 846-4112, Monday-Friday.

PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on February 1, 2005, at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Final plat application #SD04-91 of Needleman’s, Inc., to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of a 107,254 sq ft shopping center in two (2) buildings. The amendment consists of adding 580 sq ft of mezzanine space for a total of 107,834 sq ft for both buildings, 570 Shelburne Road.

2. Conditional Use application #CU-04-18 of Brad Rabinowitz Architect, for conditional use approval under Section 14.10, Conditional Use Review of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.

Request is to amend a previously approved plan for a 16,700 sq ft building for animal shelter use. The amendment consists of retaining an existing building for use as a single family dwelling (caretaker cottage), 60 Kindness Court.

3. Conditional Use application #CU-04-19 of Humane Society of Chittenden County for conditional use approval under Section 14.10, Conditional Use Review, of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.

The amendment consists of creating a 7,257 sq ft fenced-in supervised dog play area, 142 Kindness Court.

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7D SUPPORTGROUPSLEGALS 4. Conditional Use application #CU-04-20 of Wesley & Patricia Eldred for conditional use approval under Section 14.10, Conditional Use Review, of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations.

Request is for permission to expand the single family dwelling by enclosing a 560 sq ft portion of an open porch, 114 Central Avenue.

5. Public Hearing: Final plat application #SD-05-02 of Champlain Oil Co. for a planned unit development consisting of: 1) razing a 1775 sq ft convenience store and service station building, and 2) constructing a 2600 sq ft building with 2000 sq ft of convenience store use and 600 sq ft of short-order restaurant use with 20 seats maximum in conjunction with service station use consisting of four (4) fuel pumps (eight (8) fueling positions) and a 2200 sq ft canopy, 110 Kennedy Drive.

Copies of the applications are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall.

John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board January 12, 2005

4 support groups DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call United Way GETINFO (a confidential help line) 652-4636, MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WORKSHOP FOR SURVISORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE: 7-week workshop for women survivors of sexual violence. Wednesday evenings, February 2 - March 16. Register by January 25.

Info, 864-0555 or 846-2544.

WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community. Info, 658-1996.

AUTISM: Free support group for parents of children with autism. First Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m., 600 Blair Park Rd., Suite 240, Williston. Info, 660-7240 or visit http://health.groups. yahoo.com/group/AutismSup portDaily/.

VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT GROUP: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, Hill.kern@verizon.net or call 802-373-0351.

MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Co-facilitated by supportive peers and mentalhealth 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: First Wednesday, 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@booksbyme.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.held in Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester. For more information, call 860-8388 or tollfree, 1-866-972-5266.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington, (1068 Williston Rd.), from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Cory Gould, 2234111 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, 8635708. Women call Valerie, 655-9478.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS GROUP: Survivors and their families meet monthly for mutual support in the Burlington area, 6-7 p.m.

Call for location, 223-4111.

SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309.

ADD PARTNERS SUPPORT GROUP forming. Does your partner or spouse have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)?

Would love to get together and share experiences, support, challenges. Please contact addpartner@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE: A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 767-6092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds.

DECLUTTERS SUPPORT GROUP: Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612.

PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call Amy at 247-5460 for more information.

WOMEN CHANGING: A continuous educational support group for women who are interested in changing patterns in their lives. Wednesdays-ongoing. 12:30-2 p.m.

Call Angie at AWARE in Hardwick, 472-6463.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1-877543-9498 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 802-434-4423 or email: dragonheartvermont@ 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, 4790684. 12-step program designed to help women and men with depression, negative thinking or any mental/emotional problems.

SELF-REALIZATION: Social/support group for like-minded 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.nakedinver mont.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@mad river.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. 860-RU12.

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 missmorpheus1@yahoo.com.

HARD-OF-HEARING support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family/social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 865-9781.

WOULD YOU LIKE to join a thriving, mixed social group?

Get together for various activities/friendship in Montpelier/Burlington. 2294390 or email treesha7@email.com.

SKINNYDIPPERS UNITE! Visit Vermont Au Naturel.

Join other naturists and likeminded people for support, discussions and more! www.vermontaunaturel.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, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

The Alano Club, 74 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Contact Valerie P. at 324-7847.

BRAIN INJURY: Open to people who sustained a brain injury, their caregivers and family. Expert speakers often scheduled. 1st Wed. of every month, 6-8 p.m. Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester. Call Deb Parizo, 863-8644.

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes. Free and confidential. SafeSpace, 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 bber man@ttiglobal.com or call/lv msg. at 802-388-0779.

WIDOWS & WIDOWERS: Looking for persons interested in forming a support group for activities in the Burlington area. Info, 656-3280.

“HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 3886107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS: All men and women welcome.

There are currently four meeting per week. Mon., 6-7:15 p.m. Wed. 7-8 a.m. Thurs., 7:30-8:30 p.m., Sat. 10-11:30 a.m. Brenda, 658-9278.

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Dance Teachers Wanted!

Chittenden County Transportation Authority

Burlington Children’s Space is hiring!

Body In Motion Dance Center’s Georgia and new South Burlington locations are hiring several dance instructors who have experience in any of these genres:

Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and/or Hip-Hop We are willing to give responsible young teachers (with dance training) a chance, or give experienced teachers the chance to pick up more hours.

Students are between the ages of 3-18. Pay ranges from $20 - $30 hourly.

Please contact Brian at (802) 527-0509 or email brian_flinchum@yahoo.com to schedule an interview.

Transit Planner

Do you like to sleep late? Do you have experience working with high-energy preschoolers? This is the job for you!

We’re seeking a dynamic individual proficient in both quantitative and qualitative skills to work with the planning department on service planning, route design, system evaluation, grant writing, and ridership tracking. This position requires meticulous numerical calculations, strong spreadsheet, writing and problem-solving skills.

We are looking for a part-time preschool classroom aide. The hours are 12-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Come join us and work with a fun and talented team of early childhood professionals in a fast-paced multi-age classroom. Pay is $7.25-$8.25 depending on experience. Position includes paid vacation time and prorated benefits! Interested? Contact Erinn Simon at egreene@burlingtonchildrensspace.org or 658-1500 ext.12.

Position includes competitive wages a full benefits package. Please e-mail to your information humanresources@ cctaride.org. EOE.

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Also seeking reliable subs. Position open until filled, but don’t wait because we’re great! EOE

Northeastern Family Institute

NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION

NFI, an expanding statewide mental health treatment system for children, adolescents and families, is seeking to fill the following positions:

Dedicated to promoting home gardening and gardenbased education nationwide.

Protective Care Resource Specialist

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ CUSTOMER SERVICE This part-time position is responsible for processing grant applications, inbound and outbound mail, daily deposits and general administrative tasks. This position will also provide backup for Customer Service that includes taking customer orders, responding to customer requests and fulfilling catalog requests and premium offers.

The Child Care Support Services at the Family Center of Northwestern Vermont is looking for a full-time Resource Development Specialist who will focus on Protective Caregiver recruitment, referral, and professional development services. BA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent and knowledge of the Child Care Regulatory System preferred. Send letter of interest and resumé to address below.

Visit www.garden.org/jobs for more information and instructions on how to apply.

NCSS, HR Dept., 107 Fisher Pond Rd., St. Albans, VT 05478 E.O.E.

Teen Center is seeking a part-time assistant to help run daily programming in our dynamic center.

Position is 15/hrs per week, Tues-Fri. evenings. Job duties include implementing program policies, carrying out activities and providing a safe, clean, and secure environment for our teens. Come join our positive, fun conversations and activities.

Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

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Duxbury, VT

Qualifications: Must be eligible for appropriate Vermont licensure. Please submit cover letter, resumé, three letters of reference, transcripts, and certification documents by January 30, 2005 to: Kathleen Morris-Kortz, Principal Williamstown Middle High School 120 Hebert Rd, Williamstown, VT 05679 EOE

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• enjoy staying up late?

• work well independently?

• like to be organized?

• like good food?

If you answered yes to at least 3 of those questions, then you might be interested in a new position we’re creating at the Red Hen Baking Company in Duxbury. (Shift is 8pm to 2am, five days a week.)

Contact or email Randy at (802)244-0966 or randy@redhenbaking.com.

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Excellent Employment Opportunity!

B OOKKEEPER

Open until filled.

Call Jaime Wark today at 658-3924 Ext 624 or email your resumé to: jlwark@earthlink.net.

EOE

BREAD PACKER

Chittenden Central Supervisory Union

Performs accounting services in adherence to GAAP, GASB and the Vermont Department of Education’s Handbook for Financial Accounting of Vermont School Systems. Applies advanced accounting skills to ensure the proper functioning and accountability of fiscal operations. An Associate’s degree in Accounting plus 2-4 years of relevant experience, including payroll processing and tax administration preferred. Position pays $13.49/hour, 8 hours/day.

Excellent benefit package available. For additional details and qualifications please visit our website at www.ejhs.k12.vt.us. For consideration, please send letter and resumé to the address below, or stop by to complete an application.

NFI is seeking Awake Overnight Counselors for its residential programs for youth. Experience working with children and adolescents desired.

This is a full-time position with benefits. We offer a competitive salary. Come join the creative, dynamic team at NFI.

1.0 FTE Middle School Math Teacher

Janice Santiago, Partnership Director 275 Northgate Road Burlington, VT 05401 802-862-3911

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Kitchen Manager Hard-working, energetic and creative person wanted to manage wide array of cooking and kitchen duties in our busy café and specialty food store. Plenty of creative freedom and lots of potential for growth for a real go-getter! Position is full-time and includes early evening hours and Saturdays. Pay commensurate with experience. Benefits include dental care, store discounts and lively working environment.

Send resumé Attn: Manager Search.

Baker Hard-working, energetic person wanted to unleash their creativity with baked goods in our busy café and specialty food store. Opportunity to develop this position into something more for a person with vision and grit. Position is full-time. Pay commensurate with experience. Benefits include dental care, store discounts and lively working environment.

Send resumé Attn: Baker Search.

Eat Good Food 221 Main Street Vergennes, VT 05491

Are you a capable writer? Website wiz? Public relations spinmeister? Savvy brand manager?

Hip marketer? Deft editor? Earnest face-to-face ambassador of good will?

If you answer “yes” or “I could do that” to all of these, and are ready to work for a great organization alongside wonderful colleagues, this could be your dream job!

The Green Mountain Club, maintainer and protector of Vermont’s Long Trail since 1910, is seeking a great communicator at our headquarters in Waterbury Center, half-time or more, to become our Director of Communications.

Flexible weekday hours, some telecommuting encouraged. Competitive salary and benefits.

For a full job description visit www.greenmountainclub.org.

Mail cover letter, resumé and references postmarked by February 1st to:

Green Mountain Club, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. Waterbury Center, VT 05677 EOE

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EMPLOYMENT EOE

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (KTPA) is the world leader in the test prep industry.

With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, KTPA offers preparation for 35 standardized tests as well as admissions consulting services. We are searching for a:

Sales/Marketing Manager Education Manager

Full-time, ENTRY-LEVEL Manager

ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Vermont’s premier

based in Burlington to assist the Center Manager with staff management and day-to-day operations.

lake aquarium and science center, seeks two high-energy, creative professionals to join our nonprofit organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and love to work in a fast-paced environment, please visit our website at www.echovermont.org/employment for a full job description and application instructions.

• Hiring, training and supervision of center staff and teachers in conjunction with the Manager • Supervise all center operations in conjunction with the Manager • Bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including payroll, accounts receivable, and enrollment management • Hands-on service delivery • Assist with presentations to enrolled and prospective students

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REQUIREMENTS:

Our ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills. Have the ability to think on your feet and possess basic problemsolving skills. You will be a team member first and a team leader second.

Prior cash handling and supervisory experience helpful. Send resumé attention Kevin or stop by and fill out an application. No calls, please.

• Bachelor’s degree • Superior organizational & planning skills and attention to detail • Marketing, customer service and sales abilities • Problem-solving, decision-making and management skills • Ability to work during days, evenings and/or weekends when required.

Breakfast Pastry Baker

Kaplan’s full-time employees enjoy outstanding benefits. To learn more about our company, please visit www.kaptest.com. To apply, please email resumé, cover letter, & salary reqirements Attn: 2025BR/BUR to:

Part-time to work 2-3 shifts a week. Early morning hours (1am start time) required. Send resumé attention Noel, or stop by to fill out an application.

No calls, please.

kaplaninc@trm.brassring.com <mailto:kaplaninc@trm.brassring.com> or fax to 781-663-3724 (Attn: 2025BR/BUR) Klinger’s Bread Company, 10 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 Fax: (802) 860-1062 • email to: jobs@klingersbread.com • No calls, please.

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Home Care Makes A Difference.

Our patients know this. Whether the need is for post-hospitalization care or help in managing a chronic illness or disability, Addison County Home Health and Hospice provides a broad range of services in the community. We guarantee residents of our community access to medically necessary home health services regardless of their ability to pay.

We want you on our team. We appreciate your experience and ability to deliver quality nursing services. We provide you a forum to deliver those quality services in a supportive environment where you count as a practitioner and as a person. If you seek independence, flexibility, support, and a daily reminder why you chose to be a nurse, we invite you to join our team!

Our current openings are:

BAYLOR PLAN RN: Extremely flexible program where you cover 4 evenings per week and receive full-time pay for 40 hours whether worked or not. We add a generous differential to the hourly rate.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE: An extremely rewarding nursing experience working within the community in patient homes providing them with your high quality multiskilled experience. An opportunity to fully know your patients.

HOSPICE NURSE: A highly gratifying position exists for a special person to provide end-of-life care to patients at home. Opportunity to work within a highly specialized team of caregivers in a patient-focused approach to care. Prior hospice experience required.

We request that all applicants hold a valid Vermont nursing license and have a minimum two years of med-surg. experience.

The agency offers to you a quality of life in both personal and professional endeavors. For Community Health RNs and Hospice RNs there is no required weekend or evening work shifts. We additionally provide you with choices of health care plans, a very generous time-off program, 401(k) with agency match; life insurance; STD and dental programs.

Please send your resumé to:

Human Resources PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 Fax your resume to: (802) 388-6126 or drop by for an application and interview.

We would enjoy spending time getting to know you!

“There’s No Place Like Home” EOE

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RESTAURANT MANAGER: Delicious Opportunity We desire an inspired Restaurant Manager to provide creative leadership for our bustling 121-year-old restaurant.

with disadvantaged youth between the ages of 16-24

NORTHLANDS JOB CORPS CENTER IN VERGENNES IS LOOKING FOR: GED INSTRUCTOR (full-time) Applicant would perform as an instructor in a regular classroom setting presenting instruction in the area of GED. Must have a current state certification.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS INSTRUCTOR (part-time, 20 hours, days) Work with the full-time instructor in classroom and hands-on instruction (clinical at an accredited nursing home) in our LNA program. Must have a LPN license and one year clinical experience in health care field.

SECURITY OFFICER (full-time, 3:30pm-12am, weekends & week nights) Looking for a diverse applicant who would be responsible for enforcing all rules and policies of Center with knowledge of investigative procedures.

RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS (full-time, 12am-8:30am, Sunday-Thursday) Responsible for the operation of assigned dormitory area and supervision of students assigned within. Must have high school diploma or GED and at least one year working with young people in a supervisory capacity.

Great Benefits and Compensation • 100% Tuition Reimbursement

Northlands Job Corps/CSD is an equal opportunity provider

For information contact:

Human Resources 100 A MacDonough Drive Vergennes, VT 05491 802-877-2922, ext 0159/0113 Moore.Tanya@jobcorps.org

We serve three meals a day to about 30 overnight guests (inpatients).

About 200 people stop by for lunch and dinner (employees and visitors).

We get about 70 take-out orders (meals on wheels). We even do a bit of catering on the side (meetings and special events).

Our kitchen is newly renovated and our glass-ceilinged courtyard café is beautiful. You’ll work with a well-trained staff, a team of RD’s and a leader who’s actually a European trained Chef.

Want creative control? An opportunity to build upon a strong business? A chance to have some fun in a stable environment?

You need to visit us! If you have strong managerial skills and a commitment to quality and customer service, you’ll fit right in.

To chew on the opportunity, contact Human Resources at Northwestern Medical Center. (Yes, we’re a hospital and no we don’t serve “hospital food”). We save lives, care for our community and eat well while doing it. You can be a savored part of that.

Apply to or call:

Northwestern Medical Center, Inc. Human Resources Department 133 Fairfield Street St. Albans, VT 05478 Phone: (802) 524-1056 Fax: (802) 524-8424 Email: bbloniarz@nmcinc.org EOE

Controlled Energy Corporation (CEC) of Waitsfield, Vermont is the nation’s leading source for innovative and energy-efficient water heating products.Our products are manufactured by premier global companies in the water heating industry including BOSCH, Ariston and Applied Energy.

Our company is experiencing continued strong growth and we are filling several new positions at our Waitsfield, Vermont Headquarters.

OUR CURRENT OPENINGS INCLUDE:

DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS (aka Receptionist) This is a key front-line position for incoming sales and corporate phone calls, as well as welcoming visitors to our Mad River Park office in Waitsfield (other office administration responsibilities too). Qualified candidates should possess proven customer service skills, high computer literacy with MS Office, demonstrated office experience, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

The Baird Center for Children and Families A Division of the Howard Center for Human Services

Registered Nurse/LPN Seeking nurse to coordinate medical care for children in Baird Residential and School programs. Experience in pediatrics, mental health or school nursing desirable. Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team. Weekday flexible hours, 32 hours/week. Competitive salary, generous benefits. Inquiries and resumé to Coleen Lillie.

FINANCE COORDINATOR As a key member of our Finance team, this position is responsible for processing incoming orders, posting financial information, handling invoices and other accounting responsibilities.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of two years office experience with accounting experience strongly preferred.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Seeking a talented designer to work on printed materials, exhibit elements, and/or illustrations for a variety of publications, displays, and other media including CEC websites. Proven graphics and production experience required.

SALES ASSISTANT This is a key front-line position providing customer service and support for our wholesale customers to include answering sales calls, data entry of customer and sales information, and other customer service/support responsibilities. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for career growth for the right candidate. Qualified candidates should possess proven customer service skills, high computer literacy with MS Office, demonstrated office experience, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

TECHNICAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES (2 positions) Are you passionate about helping people to solve technical challenges? These positions provide technical support over the phone to install, troubleshoot and repair our full line of water heaters. Skills and experience in telephone support, documentation, troubleshooting and repairing equipment/appliances, communication, and strong computer skills desired.

WE ALSO HAVE SEVERAL OUT-OF-STATE SALES AND TRAINING POSITIONS OPEN NOW.

Family Counselor Creative, flexible individual to provide in-home treatment services to at-risk families. This 30-hour per week position involves travel within Chittenden County, as well as some evening work. A Master’s degree in Human Services is required, as is experience working with families. Qualified applicants may apply by sending a cover letter and resumé to Linda Clark, IFBS Director.

First Call First Call for Children and Families is a 24/hr crisis service for youth and families in Chittenden County, providing phone support and community outreach. Our team currently has two openings.

If you enjoy working with young people and families and have some crisis experience, please send a letter of interest along with a resumé to Laura Pearce. A Master’s degree in a human service field and a valid driver’s license are required.

Submit your resumé to

cec@gfc.com, fax to 802-651-7305 or mail to Megan Einermann – CEC Jobs, GFC PO Box 447, Burlington, Vermont 05402-0447 For more information go to:

www.controlledenergy.com/jobs or call 802-651-7202.

CEC is an EOE

The Baird Center for Children and Families 1138 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 863-1326 bairdjobs@howardcenter.org • www.howardcenter.org EOE/TTY * Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply.

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EMPLOYMENT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE Night Watch Person

Product Manager

Isis, located in Burlington, VT, provides a distinctive line of women’s outdoor apparel and is widely recognized for its leadership in the outdoor industry and for its innovative design. We are seeking a Product Manager for various categories of technical winter and summer outdoor apparel, including taped seamed, soft shell apparel and accessories. The Product Manager is responsible for the development of products from initial concept to production. Management of the development process includes assisting with conceptual development including fabric and trim selection, ensuring target pricing is met, creation and maintenance of specification packages, assisting with production specification issues and quality assurance.

Degree in textiles preferred. Experience required in technical outdoor apparel product development including costing and materials sourcing. Significant knowledge of fabrics, trims and hardware used in outdoor apparel is required. Active participant in outdoor sports a bonus. Must have experience with industrial machinery, pattern development, garment construction, fitting garments, spec packages and grade rules. Knowledge of Excel, Word and Adobe Illustrator are required.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, be extremely detail oriented, and able to multitask. Travel (including overseas) is required.

Please send resumé with salary requirements to Jean Kissner at jean@isisforwomen.com or:

ISIS, 1 Mill Street, Suite 126, Burlington, VT 05401 ISIS is an equal opportunity employer.

iSYSTEMS Quality Assurance Team Leader

The Facilities Management Department seeks a nightwatch person to patrol campus buildings, check fire safety equipment, building security and building equipment. This is a night position with a shift scheduled for Wednesday - Sunday, 10pm-6am. A high school education is preferred. On-the-job training will be provided regarding procedures and policies. Previous experience in security or watch position helpful. Knowledge of general operation of campus alarm systems and maintenance/machine areas helpful. Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record. Must interact appropriately with customers and College community. Ability to work flexible shifts and overtime.

Grounds Worker – Athletic Fields The Facilities Management Department seeks a full-time, year-round grounds worker to maintain and care for the Middlebury College athletic fields and to provide any service required for athletic functions. Perform associated facilities maintenance work as requested.

A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. A vocational background is preferred.

Previous experience with grounds work required. Good organizational and interpersonal skills required. Must have a valid driver’s license and CDL or ability to obtain as well as good driving skills. Pesticide applicator’s license or ability to obtain required. Must be physically able to lift 10 - 30 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs frequently. Must be able to work weekends and irregular daily shifts as part of a regular or rotational weekly shift. Some holiday work may also be required. On-the-job training and training in proper use of equipment provided.

Interest in athletics helpful.

Please submit a resumé and cover letter to:

Middlebury College, Human Resources Service Building, Middlebury, VT 05753 Email: hr@middlebury.edu • Fax: 802-443-2058 For a more detailed description of these job opportunitites and information on how to apply please visit:

www.middlebury.edu • <http://www.middlebury.edu/hr> or phone our 24-hour Job Line: 802-443-5011.

Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications from women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged.

Lund Family Center, a Vermont Parent Child Center, helps children thrive by serving families with children, pregnant or parenting teens and young adults and adoptive families.

The Residential Programs department is seeking motivated, flexible, and dynamic individuals for the following positions:

We have an immediate full-time opening for a self-motivated, organized person to join our Quality Assurance Team to test our Payroll and HR software.

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.

DUTIES

Case Manager: Candidates will work with substance-abusing and

• Coordinate daily activities of QA team.

• Design and execute test plans and test cases.

• Analyze, document, and verify system change requests (defects, enhancements, new features).

• Work with Product Support Reps to troubleshoot issues.

REQUIREMENTS • Experience with Payroll or financial software is a must.

• Experience creating complete test plans and test cases (including automated tests) on a web-based or client/server product.

• Experience testing web-based or client/server software products.

• Ability to create clear, concise defect submissions.

• Knowledge of XML, HTML, and SQL is a plus.

• Knowledge of report writers • Knowledge of UNIX based systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Proven leadership and organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • 2+ years Quality Assurance experience.

• 4-year degree in computer science or related field.

Please send salary requirements and resumé to:

Joel Gluck Operations Manager iSystems LLC PO Box 706 Essex Jct., VT 05453 joel@isystemsllc.com

recovering 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 experience working with women, adolescents and families. Candidates will also need knowledge and/or experience working with a substanceabusing population. Applicants will need a minimum of Master’s degree in a human service-related field.

Parent Educators: Candidates will have experience working with infants and children and their parents. Experience and/or knowledge of substance-abusing 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., 2-10 p.m.

Please submit resumé to:

Kimberly Coe, Director of Residential Programs Lund Family Center 76 Glen Road Burlington, VT 05401 No phone calls please.

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Prior sales or customer service experience required. Computer skills and the ability to work evenings and weekends required.

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Human Resources 6 Telecom Drive Bangor, ME 04401 fax: (207) 973-3427 email: candacelk@unicel.com www.Unicel.com EOE

WASHINGTON COUNTY

VBAY STORE MANAGER

M E N TA L H E A LT H Full-time Mental Health Counselor: Join an innovative treatment team providing assistance to an older woman in the process of recovery. The team is oriented to progress occurring within the context of positive relationship. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get some valuable training and a foot in the door in the helping profession. Duties include encouraging skill acquisition, promoting personal responsibility and providing assistance in building a meaningful life in the community. Some evening and weekend hours. Competitive salary and benefits. BA, experience working with the mentally ill and excellent clinical skills preferred. Creativity, willingness to work hard, commitment to the recovery model, ability to work well with a team, good driving record (and safe, reliable, insured vehicle) and sense of humor required.

Only qualified applicants will receive a response. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, good driving record and safe insured vehicle required. Send letter of interest and resumĂŠ by January 19, 2005, to:

WCMHS, Personnel PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601 Contact: (802) 229-0591 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: (802) 223-8623 personnel@wcmhs.org â&#x20AC;˘ www.wcmhs.org

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CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Immediate vacancy for full-time professional with some evening, nights, and weekend work required. Details on the duties and requirements for the position are at www.clinton.edu. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and minimum of six years experience as a supervisor with at least two years as a manager/administrator of Buildings and Grounds program required. Successful applicant shall be a team player with thorough knowledge of mechanical systems, grounds requirements, modern maintenance and housekeeping practices, strong communication, managerial, planning and organizational skills. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. Salary range $48,000 $50,000 is complemented by comprehensive benefit package. For full consideration, application materials must be received by Friday, January 21, 2005.

Send letter of interest, resumĂŠ, CCC application form available at www.clinton.edu <http://www.clinton.edu> and unofficial transcripts to:

Human Resources Officer Clinton Community College 136 Clinton Point Drive Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Clinton Community College, a member of the State University of New York System, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and complies with ADA requirements. Consistent with the Americans With Disabilities Act, applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the employment process should advise HR as necessary.

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Join our team as we build Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier eBay drop-off consignment store! Buying on eBay is easy, but selling is more difficult. Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time or desire to learn how to sell their valuable but unwanted items professionally on eBay. We make eBay simple - just drop it off, we do all the work, and when the item sells we send our customer a check. This is a rapidly growing service-oriented business, and we need a store manager for our new Tafts Corners location to enable our growth and share in the benefits. Customer service skills will be critical for walk-in customers, and also for establishing relationships with Vermont businesses and nonprofit organizations that would not otherwise take advantage of the online auction place. We believe it makes good business sense to do good for the community. An energetic and upbeat professional with written and verbal communications skills will be responsible for customer service, online inventory management, overseeing billing and shipping, and will be empowered to make decisions in a dynamic environment.

A rare combination of skills include custumer focus, aptitude for Internet-based software applications, and the desire to source new teaming opportunities.

Compensation includes: base salary reflecting qualifications and experience; benefits; a percentage of store monthly gross commission; and a negotiated opportunity to earn a portion of company profit based on performance.

You are invited to send a resumĂŠ to service@thevbaystore.com or:

vBay, 205 Cornerstone Drive, Williston, Vermont 05495.

Human Resources Administrator Seeking a dynamic individual to join the Human Resources Team. This incumbent will be responsible for managing administrative functions such as tracking, billing and data management in the areas of Employment and Training. In addition this person will provide superior HR Help Desk services to staff. As the Employment Administrator the focus will be on Employment Data Management. Skills needed for this are analytical skills, communication skills and data entry skills (precision and ability to handle copious data is crucial). A strong knowledge of Access is needed, as this person will be entering data received as well as running reports and queries. This person will be responsible for the management of Agency Background Check and Training databases, they will present at Agency Orientation and other HR Trainings. They will also be responsible for basic employment consulting around Performance Appraisal and Discipline. Experience and proficiency with Excel, Word and Access are a must. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business or human resources preferred. Two years senior administrative experience with a focus on Human Resources required, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge has been acquired. This full-time position includes an excellent benefits package including 401K. Send resumĂŠ with cover letter and names of three references to:

Joan Siminitus The Howard Center for Human Services 208 Flynn Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/TTY

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Howard Community Services A Division of the Howard Center for Human Services 102 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 www.HowardCenter.org

Shared Living Provider Needed Very self-sufficient and likable man in his early 20’s is looking for a roommate who will support his need to be independent as well as supporting his desire to learn new activities and meet new people. He is extremely pleasant to be around and would like to have positive influences in his life. We have an ongoing need for flexible team players to provide homes and support to persons with developmental disabilities. These positions include excellent tax-free compensation, rent, training, generous respite stipend, and the opportunity to work with a supportive team. Must live in Chittenden County.

Contact Kathy at 802-865-6173 for more information about these opportunities or for general information about this program.

Full-time

SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST RESUMÉS ONLY: AARON GOLDBERG, ESQ. 233 PEARL STREET BURLINGTON, VT 05401 Call

Specialized Community Support Worker Seeking candidates for an awake overnight position supporting a sweet 15year-old girl in her Shelburne home. Position is 30 hours/week, FridaysSundays from 10 pm – 7:30 am. She is usually sleeping during this time; however, there are some medical treatments that take place. Experience working with children with special health care needs desired; training will be provided to the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a young woman who has a devoted family and team of workers supporting her needs. Join our supportive team and get full benefits and a competitive salary. Please submit resumé and cover letter to Stephanie Favero or email StephanieF@HowardCenter.org.

Specialized Community Support Worker Individual needed to support an adolescent boy for 10 hours per week.

Supports will take place at home and in the community. This candidate will be responsible to assist client with social skills streaming and basic life skills. This is a fun, exciting opportunity to provide supports for an athletic and unique individual who enjoys swimming, skiing, bike riding and bowling.

Hours needed are Tuesdays 2:30-6:30 pm and Fridays 2:30-8:30 pm. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, crisis intervention skills, a flexible personality, and will enjoy outdoor activities. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities a plus. The ability to drive and meet agency criteria required. Please send cover letter and resumé to Deborah Keel or email DeborahK@HowardCenter.org or call 652-2149 for more information.

Case Manager Looking for a dynamic team player to work as part of a case management team that coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Full-time, M-F with benefits. Responsible for working with individuals and their support network to identify and develop quality supports to maximize their integration in the community. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and coordinating community supports preferred.

Candidate should be a self-starter as well as a team player. Bachelor’s degree in a related field, valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required. Send resumé to Tracy Schneider, 102 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 or email to tracys@HowardCenter.org. *** EOE/TTY Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply ***

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The VLCT Municipal Assistance Center has an immediate need for a specialist to provide municipal governments with technical assistance for implementing water quality protection strategies.

Responsibilities include developing model zoning bylaws and ordinances, delivering presentations to local boards and commissions, conducting research on best practices and potential funding for remediation projects, and coordinating activities among organizations with similar missions.

Excellent communication skills, detailed knowledge of water quality protection strategies, and familiarity with municipal planning techniques are essential. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline required, advanced degree preferred.

For a complete job description, visit www.vlct.org under classifieds. Salary DOQ and includes excellent benefits package. Please send cover letter and resumé to:

Human Resources Vermont League of Cities & Towns 89 Main Street, Suite 4 Montpelier, VT 05602-2948 or via email to: jobsearch@vlct.org with Specialist as subject line.

20-hour position M-F (some flexibility) with benefits opens January 18th. Work with a 22-year-old male who has a good sense of humor and is easy-going out in the community. Provide guidance and encouragement in developing skills related to employment, community participation, and personal development. About 4-6 hours will take place at his job which is to be determined.

Most of the work will take place in the community. He enjoys watching baseball, bowling and swimming. Work with a team of professionals and gain valuable experience! Please submit resumé and cover letter to Brian or email BrianT@HowardCenter.org.

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.

Call Rob @ 879-1000 or stop by Bingo’s Pizzeria in Essex Junction.

positions available. Beautiful, rural childcare facility. Education and experience preferred.

Vermont League of Cities and Towns

Training Specialist

Specialized Community Support Worker

Restaurant looking for day and evening help. Must have reliable transportation. Pizza experience a plus.

Infant Childcare Team

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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 steppingstone to other employment opportunities. Contact Kathy at 802-865-6173 for more information.

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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Spring 2005

SOC 305 – Sociology of Women (two sections) SOC 325 – Urban Life in North America (one section) Applicants must have at least a M.A. in Sociology and teaching experience. ABD or Ph.D. preferred. Classes begin January 24, 2005.

Letters of application and vitae should be faxed (518) 564-3333 or emailed (charles.simpson@plattsburgh.edu) to the department chair as soon as possible as well as to HR Services as instructed below.

Successful applicants will have to submit graduate transcripts and evidence of teaching proficiency.

See www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/sociology/ for course descriptions.

Chair, Search Committee (PJ# 4455W-SD) c/o Human Resource Services Plattsburgh State University of New York 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681 Fax: (518) 564-5060 e-mail: hr.apply@plattsburgh.edu Plattsburgh State University of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Northeastern Family Institute

NFI, an expanding statewide mental health treatment system for children, adolescents and families, is seeking to fill the following positions:

COMMUNITY SKILLS WORKER

Mental Health Position FULL-TIME PSYCHOTHERAPIST to provide individual and group

Community Based Services has part-time openings for people to join our dynamic team. Responsibilities include one-on-one and therapeutic group activities with youth in their homes and in the community, participating as a member of client treatment teams, and supporting young people to be safe, respectful and responsible members of their communities. Strong communication skills and ability to set limits required. Must be a team player and be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Previous work with children with emotional/behavioral challenges desired.

psychotherapy to a small caseload of clients in a comprehensive mental health program serving adults with psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse issues.

Must be able to work in a collaborative style with other members of a multidisciplinary treatment team; must have communication, relationship and clinical skills. Master’s degree, license and experience required.

For information about our program go to www.sprucemountaininn.com.

Please submit cover letter and resumé to kimnolan@nafi.com or mail to:

Send letter of interest and resumé to:

Kim Nolan, Program Director NFI Vermont 30 Airport Road South Burlington, VT 05403

Edwin Levin, LICSW Spruce Mountain Inn PO Box 153 Plainfield, VT 05667 Fax: (802) 454-1008 Email: info@sprucemountaininn.com

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of Northern New England

PPNNE’s mission is to provide, promote, and protect voluntary choices about reproductive health for all.

NURSE PRACTITIONER/FLOAT Join Planned Parenthood! Seeking a women’s health/gynecological Nurse Practitioner for a part-time (30 hours weekly) Practitioner/Float position in northern Vermont. The ideal candidate will be available to work a flexible schedule Monday through Saturday, 8am-8pm, to accommodate our different locations’ hours of operation. The region covers Planned Parenthood’s northeast (St. Johnsbury, Newport, Barre, Randolph) and northwest (St. Albans, Burlington, Waterbury and Hyde Park) Health Centers. Travel time and mileage reimbursed at the standard rate. Benefits available. Vermont licensure and DEA required.

If you are interested in joining a great team, please respond with resumé, cover letter, salary requirements and three professional references by January 30th to:

“I just emailed someone the other day

Regional Manager Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 23 Mansfield Ave. Burlington, Vermont 05401 Or email: humanresources@ppnne.org

and said you have to come up here —

the people, the hospital, it’s special.”

PATIENT ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE Seeking a bright, energetic individual with excellent organizational, communication and computer skills to join our Williston team. Position is full-time, 37.50 hours weekly, with great benefits. Provide quality customer service; review, correct and send electronic/paper claims to insurance companies; gather, report and analyze insurance claims system data; evaluate and improve existing insurance billing systems. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree and/or 1-2 years relevant experience.

If you are a team player interested in working in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment, please respond with cover letter and resumé

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Human Resources Planned Parenthood of Northern New England 183 Talcott Road, Suite 101 Williston, Vermont 05495 Or email: humanresources@ppnne.org Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Thatcher Brook Inn

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Route 100 North, Waterbury

Now Hiring:

Housekeepers Part-time. Experience preferred! Excellent wages!

Please call us at 802-244-5911

PART-TIME FINANCE MANAGER Our small, dynamic nonprofit seeks an enthusiastic part-time finance manager.

Position entails managing all aspects of the organization’s finances: bookkeeping, developing reports & budgets, and providing long-range financial planning.

The White River Partnership, the most successful watershed organization in the country, is looking for a self-starting individual who can help further develop and lead our organization.

The Director will manage fundraising, a small office, environmental projects, and coordinate membership. See full position description at:

www.whiteriverpartnership.org

Three years bookkeeping experience and QuickBooks proficiency required. 8 hours/ week on avg. $15/hour to start. Raise with positive 6-month review.

If interested, submit cover letter & resumé by 1/24/05 to: chapin@localmotion.org (802) 652-2453

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CHITTENDEN SOUTH SUPERVISORY UNION 2004-2005 Licensed Openings Hinesburg Community School LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE - For Middle Level 7th & 8th Grade Math and Science – Position starts April 2005 through the end of the school year. Math & Science certification needed. Please submit online to www.schoolspring.com a letter of interest, resumé, transcripts, and letters of reference. Deadline is January 28, 2005.

CHITTENDEN SOUTH SUPERVISORY UNION 2004-2005 Non-Licensed Openings Hinesburg Community School PARAEDUCATOR - Anticipated opening. Grade levels 1&2 / 5&6. Two years of college preferred. Please apply online to www.schoolspring.com.

Questions? Call Barbara Provost at 482-6260 ext. 283.

Shelburne Community School PART-TIME HIGH NEEDS SPEC. EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR Immediate Opening. The Shelburne School District is seeking an energetic and creative individual interested in working with students with multiple disabilities in a private setting for after school & weekend hours (flexible hours). Prior experience helpful but not necessary. Significant training and support are offered. Please apply online to www.schoolspring.com with a resumé and three letters of reference to Scott Orselet. For more information you may contact Patty Spagnolo or Jodi Blanchard at 985-3331.

LITERACY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Immediate opening. Seeking an energetic and independent individual to join our highly respected literacy team. This 32.5 hour per week position reports directly to our school-wide Reading Specialist. Responsibilities include assessment, program development, and direct service to students with reading, writing, and spelling needs. Qualified candidates will have a background in literacy, experience implementing a variety of remedial interventions and a strong willingness to grow professionally. Extensive support and training provided. We offer competitive hourly wages and benefits. Please apply online to www.schoolspring.com with a resumé and three letters of reference to Scott Orselet. For further information, please call Patty Spagnolo at 383-1132.

Send a resume to:

White River Partnership 99 Ranger Rd. Rochester, VT 05767

by January 21st.

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 communications 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.

Campus Purchaser Montpelier Campus

The Campus Purchaser is responsible for purchasing all food and other storeroom items for the Montpelier campus. This position acts as a liaison between chefs and purveyors and fosters all local vendor relationships.

Good customer service skills are required to ensure a positive relationship is maintained for both internal and external customers. In addition, the Campus Purchaser is responsible for teaching the first year Product I.D. lecture, Central Purchasing lab and the BA lab for Corporate Purchasing.

Executive Sous Chef Neci Commons, Burlington

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Back of the House. The Executive Sous Chef leads by example and continually supports, develops, motivates and holds accountable all BOH staff. The Executive Sous Chef works with the Executive Chef, the HR department and the staffing committee to ensure the hiring of qualified chef instructors and works with the outlet teams to ensure the adequate training, evaluation and retention of these Chef Instructors. This position is responsible with the Executive Chef for the integration of food production with education and the assurance that educational standards are supported through the menu development process. The Executive Sous Chef serves as a role model to inspire and lead by his/her professionalism and commitment to remain current on industry trends. This position works with the General Manager/F&B Director and Executive Chef to oversee the management of the appropriate accounts to budget as well as serving as a member of the Campus Management Team.

Director of Catering Montpelier Campus

INSTRUCTIONAL PARAEDUCATOR - Immediate opening. We are looking for an energetic and independent individual to work with middle school-aged students. Qualified candidates will be self-starters and have an interest and experience with adolescents. Significant support and training are provided to the right candidate. Responsibilities include supporting a dynamic team of teachers and special educator, and providing support and instruction to a variety of learners. Please apply online to www.school spring.com with a resumé and three letters of reference. For further information please call Patty Spagnolo at 383-1132.

Williston School District ONE-ON-ONE PARAEDUCATOR - Williston School District Special Education Department has a one-on-one paraeducator position available for experienced applicants. You would be working with a student in a childcare environment. Pay rate is competitive. 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.

The position of Director of Catering is responsible for the overall operational success of the Catering department, including sales and operations. The primary responsibility for this position is to oversee day-to-day activities of the department to ensure operational efficacy. In addition to monitoring operations, the Director of Catering will also participate in the sales process for social and high profile events. This sales process will involve the coordination of the sales process from the initial booking of the guest through execution. In coordination with the Campus Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef and Catering Chef, the Director of Catering will provide vision in the formation of menus as well as provide support to the execution of events.

Please send resumé and letter of interest, unless otherwise noted, to greatjobs@neci.edu or apply in person at 250 Main St., Montpelier, Vermont.

EOE

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EMPLOYMENT COMMERCIAL LINES CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

EXCELLENT SALARY & GROWTH POTENTIAL!

LAKE CHAMPLAIN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Prominent Property & Casualty Insurance Agency in Essex Junction, Vermont, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Customer Service Representative. Minimum 3 years prior insurance agency experience required. Job duties will include: Billing renewals and endorsements, asking for endorsements from companies, assisting other Commercial Lines Customer Service Representatives in their daily duties.

Progressive property Management Company seeks entrylevel Occupancy Technician. Hours 10AM to 6:30PM Monday - Friday excellent benefits. Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to work in a fast-paced office. Send resumés by 1/21/05 to:

The Essex Agency Inc, Attn: David Holton PO Box 239, Essex Junction, VT 05453-0239 Phone: 802-878-5334 ext. 113, Fax: 802-288-8012 Email: davidholton@essexagency.com

LCHDC 220 Riverside Ave., Suite 1 Burlington, VT 05401

New locally owned restaurant/café in Williston Village. Opening late January. Full and part-time positions available for cooks, assistant cooks, assistant bakers, counter and servers.

email resumé to: herskowitzvt@aol.com

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com Technology for the New Century

Exciting opportunities with a dynamic Vermont company. You will become part of a team developing novel devices utilizing complex Microsystems and Nanotechnology.

RECORDS SPECIALIST II

REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN POSITIONS ARE LISTED BELOW:

Part-time, six month/temporary Johnson State College is seeking a part-time Records Specialist II, to assist in daily activities/operations within the Registrar’s office. The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree or other appropriate educational background, and have one to two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience. A working knowledge of record-keeping and computer software above the level of word processing is needed. Job duties will include data entry, maintaining student files, assisting with enrollment verification, NCAA eligibility, diploma and graduation regalia orders, answering phones and questions at the office counter.

Learn more about Johnson State College by visiting our website at http://www.johnsonstatecollege.edu.

Graduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related field. Research experience with synthetic chemistry required. Expertise with photochemistry or dye chemistry strongly desired.

OPTICAL ENGINEER Graduate degree in Physics or Optical Engineering; 5+ years experience in optical system design, build, analysis and test; expertise with ray tracing and physical optics modeling, lasers, and diffractive optics.

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Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Send cover letter with resumé to:

Manuela Mangiafico, Custodian/Registrar Johnson State College, 337 College Hill Johnson, VT 05656-9464

Technical training and work experience in engineering, optics, advanced materials, microfabrication, and/or electronics required; 5 years experience in optical or micro-electronic manufacturing, analysis, and testing.

Applicants should send their resumé, references and salary requirements to:

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Maintenance Tech II: Provides preventive and corrective maintenance on all facility and building systems. HS diploma and valid driver’s license required. State journeyman’s license in one of the trades or Class II (NILUPE) preferred. Cumulative number of years experience may be considered in place of license. Part-time: 16 hours – weekends only, all three shifts available. Posting #04-903

STORMWATER SUPERINTENDENT City of South Burlington

fahcjobs@vtmednet.org (no attachment) or mail to: Human Resources, FAHC 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401

The City of South Burlington is hiring a Superintendent for our Stormwater Utility. This new position supervises the City’s Stormwater Utility and oversees personnel, budgeting, project management, permits and all aspects of the City’s Utility. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who’s interested in helping initiate and build the State’s first Stormwater Utility. The position is under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Public Works. Applicant must be proficient in various computer applications to include GIS, Access, Excel and Word type programs. Working knowledge of NPDES Phase II and OSHA regulations is a must. Minimum Associate’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and three years experience with Utilities in either the municipal or private sector with at least two years supervisory experience. To apply submit cover letter and resumé by January 21, 2005 to:

Scannable resumés should be on white paper with standard fonts, no bold, underline or italics. Please list posting number when applying.

Bruce K. Hoar, Public Works Director, City of South Burlington 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 052403

EOE

Starting salary range $45,300 to $48,091 DOQ with excellent benefits. EOE

Fletcher Allen Health Care offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salaries. To apply, use our online resumé builder at www.fahc.org or send your cover letter and resumé to:

OUTSTANDING CAREER OPPORTUNITY! I am a busy Insurance Executive who needs someone to personally learn all aspects of my business. That person must be able to make decisions, be of good moral character and be eager to learn. He or she will be involved in all areas of sales operation and could go into management. Sales experience will help, but is not necessary. I am primarily looking for attitude and personality. Many company fringe benefits available. Opportunity to earn up to $40,000 first year. This position offers unlimited upward mobility for someone who is a hard worker and determined to succeed. For scheduling a confidential interview, please call 866-879-5788. EOC. M/F/H RA 9000

Assistant Director of Property Management The Burlington Housing Authority, a HUD High Performer, is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual for its property management division, which manages over 600 apartments assisted under the Public Housing, Section 8 Project-Based and Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs. The Assistant Director of Property Management will be in training to become the Director of Property Management in July 2006. She or he will assist the Director of Property Management in all aspects of tenant selection and property management.

The successful candidate will have a college degree or equivalent and at least five years of property management experience, including familiarity with HUD-assisted housing programs and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Sensitivity to the needs of elderly, disabled and low-income households is a must.

BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as an excellent benefit package. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Send your resumé with a cover letter detailing salary requirements and pertinent information regarding your qualifications and interest to: Paul Dettman, Executive Director Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401 BHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Sales Associate Fashion-conscious, outgoing person with some computer skills for full-time position.

Call (802) 860-2802

WANTED: Jericho Center

2004-05 Educator Vacancies

live-in caregiver

ESSEX H IGH SCHOOL

for easygoing, elderly disabled woman. 2 days/week. Must have homecare/nursing skills.

Lifting/transfer required. Very nice setting.

Wages $300 for 2 days (48 hours)/week.

We are now accepting applications for the following coaching positions:

Call Peter 802-899-4008 eves/weekend.

Long-term Substitute Biology Teacher (Gr. 10 Biology, Gr. 12 Advanced Biology)

Call Michelle Brown 865-1020 x 21 e m a i l

m i c h e l l e @ s e v e n d a y s v t . c o m

RNs/LPNs/LNAs Needed

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a great place to work!â&#x20AC;?

Dedication, Come join our dynamic, progressive, health care team!

We offer excellent pay, flexible family-friendly schedules and some of the best benefits in the industry: â&#x20AC;˘ Merit raises â&#x20AC;˘ Weekend and shift differentials â&#x20AC;˘ Medical plan â&#x20AC;˘ Dental plan â&#x20AC;˘ Career training and advancement â&#x20AC;˘ Life insurance and disability â&#x20AC;˘ 401K matching program â&#x20AC;˘ Direct deposit â&#x20AC;˘ Paid vacations, holidays and personal days

longevity and commitment describe our staff. RNs, LPNs and LNAs who have worked 7-28 years achieving excellent rapport with our residents have become the backbone of Rowan Court.

Please apply in person or fax resumĂŠ to:

Mike Patno, DNS

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Seeking dynamic and accomplished leader with strategic and motivational guidance to accelerate annual and long-range, multifaceted resource development goals. Opportunity to play a significant role in changing lives and shaping communities. Successful candidate will have proven track record ranging from annual campaigns to major gifts and planned giving, have a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree, possess outstanding relationship-building skills, be computer literate, a talented communicator, and charismatic team player with a bright history of volunteer and staff management, and data analysis.

Please forward resumĂŠ by January 28 to: Christie Hammach, Administrative Assistant United Way of Chittenden County 95 St. Paul St., Ste. 210, Burlington, VT 05401 Learn more about United Way at www.unitedwaycc.org

No phone calls, please. EOE

Health and Rehabilitation Center 802-476-4166 802-479-5679 378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT 05641 A member of the CPL Subacute family. â&#x20AC;˘ EOE

TEACHER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ADULT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Housekeepers Full-time days and part-time afternoons cleaning apartments and common areas. Some experience helpful. Ask for Gary.

AM Food Servers Part-time position for morning food server.

Flexible schedule, no experience necessary, will train the right person. Ask for Rebecca.

VERMONT ADULT LEARNING/ RECYCLE NORTH

â&#x20AC;˘ BS/BA minimum â&#x20AC;˘ Experience teaching basic skills to adults 16-24 â&#x20AC;˘ Enthusiasm with a kind but firm manner, focused and organized, and a team player able to work independently in a collaborative environment Preference will be given applicants with demonstrated skill and experience in:

LNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Personal Care Assistants

Send cover letter, current resumĂŠ and three references to:

To apply for any of these positions, stop in at 185 Pine Haven Shore Road, Shelburne, or call 985-9847.

No calls please.

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Looking for 1-2 nurses (RN or LPN) to add to our rotation of weekend day shifts. Care management, medications, and administrative duties. 6 or 8 hour shifts on Sat./Sun. Ask for Clare.

Positions open on 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. Also some 4 hr AM and PM shifts available. Experience in long-term care setting helpful. Comfortable working conditions with a great team. Ask for Clare.

EOE

VAL seeks FT adult educator to provide GED preparation to YouthBuild participants on-site at Recycle North.

Position funded through December 2006.

â&#x20AC;˘ Assessment tools â&#x20AC;˘ GED preparation â&#x20AC;˘ Teaching reading, writing and math (through geometry) â&#x20AC;˘ Developing individualized education plans â&#x20AC;˘ Creating a learning environment utilizing both a class and one-on-one format â&#x20AC;˘ VT licensed teacher grades 6-12

Weekend Nurses

For additional information and to apply, please visit our website at www.ejhs.k12.vt.us (click on Job Opportunities).

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Come and see why so many people enjoy working with us! The following positions are available in our expanding facility:

Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Vermont Educator license with a Science endorsement.

Cindy Mills Vermont Adult Learning 1700 Hegeman Avenue, Suite 3 Colchester, VT 05446 Deadline is January 19, 2005 Salary is $11.50-$13.50/hour.

Excellent benefit package.

THE SHERATON BURLINGTON HOTEL o

7 Restaurant Servers 7 Banquet House Attendants o

7 Room Attendants 7 Front Desk Agents 7 Part-time Night Auditor 7 Part-time Bell Staff 7 Engineers 7 Accounting Associate Apply today! Full-time includes awesome benefits!! Bring your expertise and knowledge to our award-winning team! EOE ANN BOUDREAU, DIRECTOR 870 WILLISTON ROAD, SO. BURLINGTON, VT 05403 OR EMAIL: BURLINGTONVT.HR@SHERATON.COM

Job Hotline: 865-6611

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EMPLOYMENT

SECURITY GUARD: Part-time, possibility of full-time, 11pm-7am, two shifts per week. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsible for driving the hotel shuttle van and maintaining security in the buildings and grounds. Some minor maintenance repair skills helpful. Must be able to handle conflict in a professional manner, have a friendly attitude and enjoy working with the public. Prior hospitality experience helpful. Interested applicants can apply in person to:

Interested in confronting violence in your community?

Join the Domestic Abuse Education Project to become a full-time group facilitator in Burlington and St. Albans.

Lead educational groups that promote offender accountability, challenge violence and work to increase the safety of women and children. We are looking for people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and sexual orientations who are committed to working for social change. An understanding of domestic violence and willingness to learn more is required.

Please send a cover letter and resumé to:

DAEP Site Coordinator (PH) 31 Elmwood Ave. Burlington, VT 05401

Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center 1076 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403

When we created a soda that is good for you, good for the environment and good to drink, we also created a socially responsible company that is great to work for.

Executive Assistant We need an executive assistant to support our rapid growth. This person will be results and detail oriented and come to us with the strong computer and administrative skills necessary to support marketing, human resources, finance and executive activities. Energy, organization and professionalism will ensure success. As we grow, there will be opportunity to move into more senior roles.

If you think you are the right person for us, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@zotasoda.com.

Enforth, Inc. / The Zota Soda Company, LLC 156 College St, Burlington, VT 05401 fax: 815-328-3434

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com

Transportation Planner

ADDISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANING COMMISSION The Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) in Middlebury, Vermont seeks a full-time Transportation Planner.

The Transportation Planner will focus on transportation planning programs and projects within the Addison Region and its municipalities. The Transportation Planner will also be responsible for staffing ACRPC’s Transportation Advisory Committee and other duties as assigned. Degree in planning or related field, transportation planning experience, strong communication skills and computer literacy required. Starting salary low to mid 30’s depending upon experience.

Excellent benefit package.

Please send resumé to:

Adam Lougee, Executive Director ACRPC, 79 Court Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Open until filled. EOE

ReCycle North, an innovative, community nonprofit with two reuse and training locations in Burlington seeks energetic team players to fill the following vacancies. These positions require hard workers with excellent customer service and communication skills and offer rewarding opportunities including a great team of dedicated co-workers and being part of a well-known and growing nonprofit organization.

Building Materials Reuse Director Maintain and grow the award-winning building materials reuse enterprise that salvages buildings and makes the recovered materials available to the public. Requires demonstrated construction experience, ability to accurately bid deconstruction jobs, manage multiple projects and lead people. FT position with health, vacation and retirement benefits.

Assistant Marketing & Outreach Director Support ReCycle North’s ever-growing Marketing and Outreach needs. Requires familiarity with website design and management and competent use of MS Office.

Illustrator experience preferred. 20 hours a week, flexible M-F schedule available.

Administrative Assistant/Dispatch Responsible for scheduling ReCycle North’s pickup and delivery service in a way that is logical, efficient, and responsive to customer needs. Provide administrative support to the organization. Competent knowledge of MS Office is a must. 20 hours a week, flexible M-F schedule available. These two half-time positions may be combined to create a full time position for the right applicant.

Health Care Professional Essex Junction School District Long-term substitute Health Care Assistant needed for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year in our PreK-5 schools. Qualified candidates must hold a valid VT LPN License and current CPR certification.

Two years experience in a health-related setting and experience working with children and adolescents preferred. Position pays $60/day ($80/day with current RN license).

For additional details and qualifications please visit our website at www.ejhs.k12.vt.us. For consideration, please send letter and resumé to the address below, or stop by to complete an application.

Deadline: Open until filled.

Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Attn: Human Resources 21 New England Drive Essex Jct., VT 05452 EOE

Are you energetic, creative and enjoy a fast pace?

We are currently accepting applications for our new Amato’s Express and Convenience store. Full and part-time positions, requires some weekends.

Great benefit program for full-time employees:

• Health & Dental Insurance • Paid Vacation and Personal Time • Exceptional Holiday Pay • 401K If you are looking for some extra cash or a career change, we would love to talk to you!

Please call Vinny, or Joe to set up an interview, or stop by for an application.

414 Roosevelt Hwy, Suite 201 Colchester, VT 05446 (802) 654-8087

Please call Lucy.

Route 7 I-89 exit 20 St. Albans, VT (802) 524-6161

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Join the Small Dog team!

NURSE MANAGER Intermediate Care Facility Innovative Nurse Manager needed to oversee and administer healthcare for six individuals with significant developmental disabilities in a beautiful residential home. This state-of-theart Intermediate Care Facility is the only facility in the state that provides a nurturing home that supports individuals to be fully integrated in their community. This is a wonderful leadership opportunity for an RN to provide individualized nursing care in a non-medical, multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience and demonstrated leadership ability. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. Eligible for Vermont license.

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package. Submit resumé to address below.

CASE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR Consumer-oriented Case Manager needed to provide service coordination, advocacy and staff supervision for six individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residential home in Rutland.

For a fun, fast paced time.

Job Opening in our Accounting Department: The ideal candidate would have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Prior bookkeeping, Macintosh computer, and/or purchasing experience is a must. Day to day activities include reconciliation and collections of cash and accounts receivables, purchasing and inventory receiving, customer service and sales-related tasks.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this position is a full time position with full benefits.

Please e-mail your resume to Hapy Mayer at: Hapy@smalldog.com, no phone calls please.

Position requires BA and experience with developmental/ health disabilities. Team player with excellent time and documentation management skills required. Submit resumé to address below.

Apply with resumé and cover letter to:

Bethany Johnson, ReCycle North 266 Pine Street, Burlington VT 05401 or bjohnson@recyclenorth.org EOE

Small Dog Electronics is a non-smoking environment, smokers need not apply. We are a member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.

Human Resources Rutland Mental Health Services PO Box 222 Rutland, VT 05702 EOE

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.

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EMPLOYMENT Immediate Opening SPECIAL ED PARAPROFESSIONAL Williamstown Middle High School The successful candidate will work in both traditional and alternative classroom settings, one-onone, with a high school IEP student. This position requires patience, knowledge of behavioral approaches, and a calm, reassuring manner.

Associate's degree or equivalent required. Send cover letter, resumĂŠ, three letters of reference, and transcripts to:

Kathleen Morris-Kortz, Principal Williamstown Middle High School 120 Hebert Rd, Williamstown, VT 05679 EOE

VISION PROMOTIONS & MARKETING Are you tired of working for low pay and long hours? Are you currently working a telephone rep position? Are you self-motivated?

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve answered â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesâ&#x20AC;? to any of these questions, we have the Job for you!

Come join our team and work Sunday through Thursday, 6-9 p.m. making up to $20 per hour. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a few reliable persons to help expand our growing business. Advancement possible. Drop by or call to schedule an interview. ResumĂŠs can be sent to (802) 383-1428 but they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessary.

Call us now to see how you fit and become part of the team.

Call Mike or Steve @ 802-383-1429

REFUGEE ELDER SPECIALIST Familiarity with local elder services. Excellent communication skills and interest in working with multicultural team. Bosnian or Vietnamese language fluency required. Full-time, excellent benefits.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS

Night Audit 11pm-7am F/T and P/T positions available for energetic and enthusiastic people. Our upbeat, positive atmosphere compliments our employment package that includes competitive wages, health insurance, incentives, hotel discounts and 401k.

Apply in person at 1285 Williston Rd., So. Burlington.

865-3400

On-call. MATESL required.

Letters and resumĂŠ by 1/18 to:

employment@sevendaysvt.com

VRRP 462 Hegeman Ave. Colchester, VT 05446

Content Manager and Developer, Electronic Media

employment@sevendaysvt.com

Vermont Center for Independent Living

EOE

A nonprofit disability rights organization seeks a

Full-time Funding Specialist for the Sue Williams Freedom Fund, based in the Shelburne office. Must have excellent communication skills and experience with spreadsheets, database systems and excellent people skills. Send resumĂŠ to Sarah Wendell at VCIL, 11 E. State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Deadline for resumĂŠ: January 28, 2005.

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, send name and brief cover memo to ken.liatsos@everbank.com. NO CALLS PLEASE. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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.

Per Diem RN/LPNs for various shifts in an 8-bed detox unit. LPN @ $18.77/hr.; RN @ $22.53/hr. Plus shift differentials.

ResumĂŠ to: Katie Borden - Operations Mgr. Maple Leaf Farm 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489 Fax: 802-899-2327 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: Katie@mapleleaf.org For more information about our program visit our website @ www.mapleleaf.org EOE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; United Way Member Agency

Would you like to make a difference in lives of learners every day?

The Stern Center for Language and Learning, a non-profit educational resource working to build a future of hope and promise for every learner, is seeking a Development/Community Relations Coordinator. This individual will lead our Development and Marketing team to advance the Stern Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission through annual fundraising, grant writing, special events and community/donor relations.

Required qualifications include strong oral and written communications skills, attention to detail, project organization and management skills.

Significant computer skills are required, especially database management and Excel. Above all, we are seeking a team-oriented individual committed to the Stern Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission.

Deadline for applications January 21 or until position is filled.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Mary Allen Stifler, VP for Program Administration Stern Center for Language and Learning 135 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495

www.sterncenter.org

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Executive Chef Position Senior Housing Community is looking for an experienced Chef to oversee operations of fullservice kitchen and dining rooms. Qualified candidate will have 5+ years of management experience, including staff training, purchasing, budget management, sanitation, and menu development. Professional culinary training or commensurate experience required.

To apply, send resumĂŠ to: Executive Director Shelburne Bay Senior Living 185 Pine Haven Shore Road Shelburne, VT 05482

TELEMARKETING PLYMOUTH TOY & BOOK, a toy manufacturer and book publisher seeks telemarketers for business to business sales. Must have strong sales background, thrive in a fast paced environment, be a self starter, have strong computer skills and be a team player. Great work environment/ health benefits. Salary + commission.

Confidential reply to: Vice President PLYMOUTH TOY & BOOK PO Box 321 Vergennes, VT 05491 INSIDE SALES & SERVICE TECH: Looking for a career and not just a job?

Griswold is looking for some top people!

If you are an experienced sales person or service person in water, septic and pumps, are mechanically adept, are a customer service-oriented team player, and excited about learning new products, we may be looking for you! CAD experience is a plus.

Competitive salaries plus incentives, Company paid benefits package, including health and 401k, paid vacation, and opportunities for advancement.

Please send resumĂŠ to:

jobs@stgriswold.com or mail to: P.O. Box 849, 193 Industrial Avenue Williston, VT 05495 Visit us at our website: www.stgriswold.com

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT WEBSITE DESIGNER

PT Peer Outreach Workers

Rennline Design, a Porsche performance parts and accessories company, seeks experienced, creative and motivated individual for website design and maintenance. Knowledge of e-commerce and web marketing preferred.

Position is part-time with flexible hours, pay based on experience.

Spectrum is hiring Peer Outreach Workers to work in our drop-in center and street based programs.

Email resumé to:

WANTED: More meat in the form of a Graphic Designer.

Must have strong web design skills including most current versions of: Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, ImageReady, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver (OS X), etc. and a contemporary portfolio demonstrating capabilities in print advertising, logo development, business collateral and more.

Résumés to: Shark, 209 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Sales@rennline.com or fax to 802-655-6283

Positions #82 & 83

RESPITE WORKERS for all our residential programs.

Send resumé to: Kellie Arbor, SYFS 177 Pearl Street Burlington, VT 05401 karbor@spectrumvt.org

Maple Leaf Farm EVENING WEEKEND COUNSELOR Residential Substance Abuse Program is seeking a PT/FT, Evening/Weekend counselor, ideally with experience in the field of addictions treatment. Responsibilities include group addictions psycho-education/counseling and milieu management. The ability to work cooperatively within a clinical team a must. Individual and group supervision provided.

Email cover letter and resumé to:

michaelz@mapleleaf.org Attn: Michael A. Zacharias, Ph.D. – Clinical Director

DISHWASHER/PREP COOK: Full-time, evening and weekend hours, must be able to work a flexible schedule. Must enjoy working in a fastpaced, high volume kitchen. Prior experience, kitchen sanitation skills and good knife skills needed. A friendly and professional demeanor required. We offer competitive wages, benefits and a team-oriented place to work.

Interested applicants can apply in person to: Windjammer Restaurant 1076 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST: Part-time (20 hours per week) position working with both children and families-at-risk and the providers of services to these families. Position requires knowledge and understanding of services for families and children, child development, best childcare practice and the ability to work in a variety of settings. Sense of humor, patience, good communication skills and reliable transportation.

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Or, by mail, send a cover letter and resumé to:

Michael A. Zacharias, Ph.D., Clinical Director Maple Leaf Farm Association, Inc. 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489 Visit our website at www.mapleleaf.org.

EOE — United Way Member Agency

Duties include: connecting with peers on the street and in the drop-in center, maintaining the safety of the drop-in center, meal preparation, and peer support.

Apply by emailing: tmessier@spectrumvt.org No phone calls, please.

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Spectrum Youth and Family Services is seeking

Candidates should be flexible and dependable.

Experience with young adults preferred.

Availability for awake overnight shifts a must.

You must between 16 and 21-years-old.

Please send resumé and references by 1/28/05 to:

Addison County Childcare Services 81 Water Street Middlebury, VT 05753 The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Looking for a person to provide daily support for a challenging boy with developmental disabilities in the Barre area. This will be a home/activity-based position, must be able to work evenings, 40-hour benefited position. Candidates must have a valid Vermont operator’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle. Training provided.

Send resumé with letter of interest to:

Sterling Area Services, Inc. PO Box 1207 Morrisville, VT 05661 Or call 1-800-698-7602 and ask for Sarah.

EOE

iSYSTEMS Trainer We have an immediate opening for an energetic person to join our training team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years training experience, and will be responsible for creating and writing training syllabi. An eye for detail and a high level of accuracy along with the ability to meet deadlines is essential. Must be willing to travel throughout the United States. An understanding of Windows applications is needed.

Previous payroll experience a plus.

Please send a resumé and salary requirements to:

Tammy Benway, Training & Documentation Manager iSystems LLC PO Box 706 Essex Jct., VT 05453 tbenway@isystemsllc.com

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com Warehouse Inventory & Inside Sales Opportunity Addison Central School

LONG-TERM CLASSROOM TEACHER SUBSTITUTE ACS is seeking qualified candidates to serve as long-term substitute, grade 6 classroom, beginning mid-February through the remainder of the school year. Must be a licensed VT teacher (or eligible).

Position filled as soon as suitable candidate is found. Reply with cover letter, resumé, transcripts, copy of licensure and 3 current letters of reference to:

Thomas F. O’Brien Superintendent of Schools Addison Northwest Supervisory Union 48 Green Street, Suite #1 Vergennes, VT 05491 EOE

New England’s leading construction materials supplier is seeking a qualified individual for our Williston,VT location. Construction people, are you tired of HOT summers and COLD winters? Come inside and start a new career in Material Sales. Warehouse Duties to start. Send/fax resumé and salary requirements to: AH Harris & Sons, Inc. 994 South Brownell Road Williston, VT 05495 Fax: (802)860-1040

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EMPLOYMENT Work it.

Maple Leaf Farm an in-patient substance-abuse rehabilitation facility, needs

FULL-TIME DATA ENTRY CLERK Computer experience a plus, attention to detail required. Other duties to include filing, accounts payable and answering busy phones. Excellent benefits package.

is looking foran energetic team playerfor

Group/Catering Sales Manager This position will be responsible forselling weddings and catered functions.This is a full-time,salaried position with benefits. Aminimum of 2 years in hospitalitybanquet/sales environment preferred.

Send resumé with salary requirements to: SEVEN DAYS

Please submit resumé to: Fran Aldrich, Human Resources frana@vtculinaryresort.com or fax 802-764-1493.

Joanne Davis, Business Manager Maple Leaf Farm Associates, Inc. 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489

or email: info@mapleleaf.org EOE — United Way Member Agency

The Inn at Essex is an EOE.

ALLENBROOK HOMES FOR YOUTH

PER DIEM CRISIS CLINICIAN

is seeking qualified individuals for two positions:

Seeking Master’s level Mental Health Clinician for mobile, psychiatric crisis team. Services are provided to adults in the community, office or over the phone. Excellent learning opportunity.

Must be flexible and have ability to cover all shifts.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Alternate Teaching Parent to work 20 hours per week to work with teens in a community-based residence.

Awake Overnight Staff to supervise home from 10pm – 6am, two to three nights a week.

Both positions require a criminal record check. Please send resumé and three reference numbers to:

Jim Huitt, MA Howard Center 300 Flynn Avenue Burlington, VT 05401

LuCinda Richmond Allenbrook Homes for Youth 102 Allen Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 658-1433

Resumé by January 21, 2005.

Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com Shelter Advocate Provides direct service, oversees service provision by other WHBW programs and community service providers to women/children who are residing in shelter and safe homes. Responsible for providing a shelter environment that is safe, empowering and supportive to all women and children. Experience in shelter/residential work is req. Must possess sound understanding of domestic violence.

Supervisory experience preferred. EOE

PART-TIME ROVER Needed Duties include making sure buildings are locked and ensuring the safety of our students by walking the campus. Position is Sunday - Thursday 8:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.

Send resumé & cover letter by January 14th to:

WHBW P.O. Box 1535 Burlington, VT 05402

Please submit letter of interest and resumé to:

John Kaufman 9505 Williston Road Williston, VT 05495 Fax: 802-434-5512 Email: jkaufman@pineridgeschool.com

Women Helping Battered Women

People of color, persons with disabilities, GLBT, and formerly battered women encouraged to apply. www.whbw.org

Position #086 Sterling Area Services seeks to hire immediately for a part-time, after-school position. Full-time employment may be possible in the future.

Staff will provide personnal care support in home and community settings to a 13-yearold boy with autism. Team players will training in behavioral support and/or nonverbal communication strategies are preferred. Some lifting may be required. All applicants must be licensed and able to provide reliable transportation. This young man would prefer to add a male role model to his support team if possible.

Sterling Area Services, Inc. Attn: Melody Plante, Position #086 PO Box 1207 Morrisville, VT 05661 Or fax: (802) 888-1182 EOE

Please, no phone calls.

Vermont State Employees’ Association, statewide labor union representing public sector workers in Vermont, has a full-time position based in Montpelier.

S TAT E O F V E R M O N T For the people…the place… the possibilities.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT

Communications Coordinator: Excellent skills in writing, editing, production, marketing. Proficiency in communications software, web design and updating, graphic design and layout. Responsible for high volume of work, production deadlines, statewide travel.

Knowledge of labor issues, state government, legislative process. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.

To apply, send cover letter, resumé with at least 3 recent work references, availability date, and salary range to:

VSEA, P.O. Box 518 Montpelier, Vermont 05601 Deadline: January 21, 2005.

Absolutely no phone calls, but email inquiries regarding the position can be directed to tmacaig@vsea.org.

Department of Tourism and Marketing oftoBuildings Generalprofessional Services TellDepartment Vermont’s story the world. and Experienced sought to lead the Department of Tourism & Marketing’s Looking for trade an experienced tradesperson with good public and relations efforts.

Responsible for mechanical all media relations in-state and press release area development; skills (journeyman level)out-of-state; to work in the Burlington handling pitching targeted story ideas to regional and national media; installation, repair and maintenance of buildings, systems, equipdevelopment of pressAbility trips and itineraries; management ment, and machinery. to read and interpret blueprints,ofand media contact lists; and support for Vermont’s international follow and communicate complex oral and written instructions. public relation initiatives. Montpelier – Exempt, Full-Time. Apply Ability to effectively customers.

Experience with by resume, writing communicate samples and awith minimum of three references computerized systems and Commissioner, security systems6helpful. to Sybil Chicoine, Deputy Baldwin Street, Montpelier, VT 05633. Application Deadline: 10/10/03.

Application deadline: 01/28/05. for job description.

Log onto www.vermontpersonnel.org

To apply, interested candidates should use the online job application at www.vtstatejobs.info or contact the Department of Personnel, Employment Services at (800) 640-1657 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service).

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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EMPLOYMENT Heart of the Village Inn, Shelburne, VT Exciting Opportunity:

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT INNKEEPER

Year-round, full-time, salaried position. Manage & participate in the day-to-day operations of the Inn with Owner/Innkeeper including reservations, guest interaction, oversight of housekeeping, & breakfast preparation and service. Assist with marketing & business strategy.

Independent, self-motivated, responsible individual sought.

Education/experience in hospitality industry a plus. Basic computer skills required.

Call innkeeper: 985-2800.

FULL-TIME COUNTER POSITIONS available in fastpaced bakery/café, for motivated and energetic individuals.

Apply in person.

198 Main St. Burlington

Bread Baker NOW HIRING Residence Inn 35 Hurricane Lane Williston, VT

LAMOILLE AMBULANCE SERVICE Burlington operations, is seeking full- and part-time

FR ON T DE SK HO US EKE E PIN G

EMTs

Part and full-time A PPL Y IN PERSO N

$11/hour commensurate with experience for EMTs, $11.50 for EMT-Is.

878-2001

Call 800-639-2082.

The American Cancer Society seeks an experienced Director of State Government Relations and Advocacy. Applicants for the position should have a minimum of five years legislative or public policy experience as well as a minimum of two years supervisory or management experience. An advanced degree in public health, public affairs, public policy or political science or related field is preferred. The Director manages and implements the American Cancer Society’s policy agenda, including comprehensive and strategic planning, serves as the lead lobbyist at the federal and state levels, is responsible for building and maintaining high-level collaborative relationships within legislative arena and outside coalitions, and works in conjunction with state and regional management teams to support staff participation in state government relations advocacy initiatives. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. The position is full-time and based in Williston, VT. Please submit a cover letter and resume for the position

by January 25, 2005 to: Mary Donald-Abair, American Cancer Society, PO Box 1460, Williston, VT 05495-1460. E-mail: mary.donald-abair@cancer.org.

BARTENDING SCHOOL n Hands-on Training n National Certification n Job Assistance

1-888-4drinks

www.bartendingschool.com

A Place to Grow Children’s Center seeks a flexible, energetic, reliable teacher for a float/Twos teaching position. Shift is Monday-Friday, 11am-7:30pm. (Would consider 2, part-time teachers). CDA or AS in ECE or related field preferred, positive experience required. Benefits. Please call Robin Rielly at (802) 862-6299 or fax or mail your resumé to:

Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center 300 Pearl Street • Burlington, VT 05401 Fax: (802) 863-8016

JOB COACH Part-time After-School Assistants For YMCA after-school programs in Ferrisburgh, Richmond, Jericho, Williston Central, Shelburne, Underhill ID, 15-20 hours/week. Must have experience with school-age children. Y membership and training opportunities. Call Julie at 862-9622.

EOE

4 employment ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCER looking for new female talent for future productions. 802-658-1464.

ART TEACHERS PT: Teach children’s drawing classes. 2-4 hrs/wk. Curriculum provided. Art background and classroom management experience req. Must be available at least 2 afternoons/ week, M-Th between 2-5 p.m.

Call 879-9278.

BOOM TRUCK DRIVER: Vermont deliveries. Full benefits package, 401 K, profit sharing, good wages, overtime avail. Call John, 802-658-3730.

CAPITOL CITY FARMER’S MARKET in Montpelier accepting applications for 2005 season. Fine craft people, bakers and fruit growers encouraged to apply. Also seeking acoustic and folk musicians. 685-4360.

CAREGIVER: Are you looking for a rewarding job? Make a difference in a young woman’s life. F quad seeks experienced caregiver for weeknights and weekends.

893-8010.

CASHIERS: Full or part-time. $8.25/hour. Afternoons, evenings, weekends. Bourne’s

Shell, 760 Shelburne Rd., South Burlington. 658-6460.

CHILDCARE CENTER IN ESSEX JUNCTION looking for caring and energetic teachers/caregivers. FT positions and PT positions avail.

Please call Roxanne, 872-1152 for details.

COUNSELOR: P/T, Burlington, 20 hours/week. Intensive Substance Abuse Program for clients in the custody of DOC, seeks a qualified counselor to facilitate groups, maintain files, complete assessments. LADC or CADC preferred but will consider a Master’s in Mental Health or Social Work. Please send resumé w/cover letter and salary history to: L. Ryan, ISAP, 50 Cherry St., Burlington, VT 05401. Email Lryan@phoenixhouse.org. EOE. DENTAL ASSISTANT, ORTHODONTICS: Full-time, great opportunity for individual who likes to be challenged and enjoys working with people.

Experienced preferred, willing to train highly motivated candidate.

Excellent salary/benefits. Please deliver resumé to Associates in Orthodontics, 1 Kennedy Dr., Suite 5, South Burlington, VT 05403.

DOGGIE DAYCARE now hiring!

Athletic, hardworking individu-

Position available immediately, M-F, 20-25 hours/week, approximately 1-5 p.m. through mid-June, longer term possible. Professionalism, good judgment, interpersonal/ communication skills and sense of humor necessary.

Experience with autism preferred. Ability to transport, good driving record and appropriate auto insurance required.

to learn our entire process of great bread production.

Work 4-5 nights a week, starting at 12pm midnight.

For an interview, call 802-865-3440 and leave a message.

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Education & Outreach Coordinator

Statewide education & advocacy organization seeks part-time staffer for bicycle safety education & outreach programs.

Resume & cover letter to job@vtbikeped.org or FAX 802.223.0269.

Applications due 1/25.

We’re seeking Topnotch Talent!

We are accepting applications at Stowe’s only four-star, preferred Hotel & Resort:

CATERING AND CONFERENCE SERVICES MANAGER/ COORDINATOR • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT • FRONT OFFICE MANAGER • HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR • HOUSEKEEPERS • LAUNDRY ATTENDANT • FRONT DESK AGENT • NIGHT SPA CLEANER • BELL CAPTAIN •

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 resumé to hr@topnotchresort.com

Full description at

www.vtbikeped.org

DIRECTOR OF TREATMENT 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

Weekend Cook Noon meal, home-cooked food, 30-40 people, out by 2:00 p.m.

Call 985-2472 for job description and application.

Send resumé to kara@transitionii.com or call 846-7281.

als. AM shift avail. Apply in person.

EMERGENCY SERVICES CLINICIAN: Dynamic Emergency Services Clinician needed to provide crisis stabilization services to community residents. The Emergency Team is an innovative crisis response program at Rutland Mental Health Services in partnership with Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Psychiatric Unit. The hours are flexible and variable during the day and evenings with no scheduled overnight shifts. Master’s level plus experience preferred.

Excellent benefit package. Send resumé and cover letter to: Rutland Mental Health, Human Resources, PO Box 222, Rutland, VT 05702.

FAT HEN MARKET IN VERGENNES is looking for a full-time employee, would prefer someone w/experience in the food retail business, but open to motivated individuals. You must be flexible in schedule, a salary position with room-to-grow.

Contact Heidi, 877-2923.

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.

IV NURSE OR EXPERIENCED EMT for home visits in South Burlington. $25 per 15 min. visit. Call Dr. Angier, 660-3110.

MARKETING DIRECTOR: National Horse Association looking for Marketing Director for its 10,000 plus membership organization. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Acess with strong communications skills. Recent grad OK. Apply by mail or email only. AMHA, 122 Bostwick Rd., Shelburne, VT 05482; email erica@morgan horse.com.

NEW YEARS’ RESOLUTION: Find a new job? Chow! Bella in St. Albans is hiring chefs for the New Year. Contact Connie, 524-1405 or go to wwww.chow bella.us. Experience and leadership qualities are top priorities.

PHONE SURVEYORS: No sales!

Casual, friendly work environment. We pay $8/hour + bonus incentives. Hours needed: Monday - Thursday, afternoons or evenings. If you are friendly, reliable and want to make some extra money, we are looking for you. 657-3500, ask for Shane.

RECEPTIONIST: Part-time, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Dental experience preferred. Fax resumé to: 864-5056.

SHELBURNE ATHLETIC CLUB: is seeking cheerful, friendly, energetic, professional individuals for FT/PT desk help. Early mornings, evenings and/or weekends may be necessary. Call 985-2229 for more info. Fax resumé to 985-9027.

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 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Division of Mental Health, is seeking a half-time administrative secretary to join its legal division. This position will be hired on a long-term temporary basis. It requires performance in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on detail.

Qualified candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office, have excellent communication skills and be able to handle a diverse workload. Legal administrative experience a plus. Interested applicants should send a resumé or standard State of Vermont application to: Wendy S.

Beinner, A.A.G. Agency of Human Services Department of Health, Division of Mental Health, 103 South Main St., Waterbury, VT 05671. The State of Vermont is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, handicapping condition and/or disability.

THE LITTLE FEAST seeking Lead Chefs for occasional catering work. Email: thelittlefeast@adel phia.net with a short cover note and resumé.

THE PITCHER INN in Warren is looking to fill the following positions: Three kitchen positions: Breakfast Chef, Line Chef and Apprentice Line Chef, all full-time positions. Dishwasher, part-time evening position.

House Keeper, full-time position.

Previous experience a benefit and available to work on weekends/holidays. Send resumé to: Luciana Nijdam, General Manager, The Pitcher Inn, PO Box 347, Warren, VT 05674, email: lnijdam@pitcherinn.com or drop in and fill out an application.

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We’re talking savings as high as $4,500 on ’05s. Or get financing as low as zero percent. In some cases, you can choose a rebate as well as zero percent APR. If you have any questions, my door is always open.”

Dan Bokan General Manager

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4-door V6 with remote vehicle starter, CD player, traction system, 6-way power driver’s seat, electronic throttle control. #205259. Was $25,265.

4-door V6 with remote vehicle starter, CD player, power windows & locks, remote keyless entry, telescopic steering. #205238. Was $22,330.

2-door with CD player, MP3 player, power sunroof, power locks, remote keyless entry, theft deterrent system. #205234. Was $17,164.

2-door with MP3 player, theft deterrent system, air, CD player, power locks, power sunroof, air bags. #205236.

Was $17,610.

CD player, air, power outlet, fold-flat front passenger seat, air bags. #205240. Was $18,015.

CD player with subwoofer, power locks & windows, cruise, power sunroof. #205196.

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*Lease based upon a purchase price of $23,981. Amount due at inception $325.58. VT tax, title, registration and acquisition fees included. 12,000 miles a year, extra miles charged at 20¢ a mile.

GMAC smartlease with approved credit.

Offer expires 1/19/05.

**Lease based upon a purchase price of $20,862. Amount due at inception $288.56. VT tax, title, registration and acquisition fees included. 12,000 miles a year, extra miles charged at 20¢ a mile.

GMAC smartlease with approved credit.

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Documentary fees optional. Offer expires 1/19/05. Not responsible for typographical errors. Please remember — always wear your seat belt!