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MARCH 26-APRIL 02, 2008 VOL.13 NO.32

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POLITICS BY JON MARGOLIS

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The Pollina Problem Guest commentary POLI PSY BY JUDITH LEVINE

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Beyond Good and Evil On the public uses and abuses of emotion

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Nerds on a Wire SECURITY

Star Search SCIENCE A Middlebury astrophysicist blazes a cosmic trail

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Vermont Transit Company Leaves the Driving, and Its Name, to Greyhound QUALITY OF LIFE 15A

Finnish Ambassador Tells It Like It Is in the “Most Livable” Place on Earth BY PAULA ROUTLY PUBLIC HEALTH 17A

MocoSpace lets you find friends online — using your cellphone

Despite Rebuke of Its Own Product, Seventh Generation Pushes to Regulate Toxic Chemicals

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BY MIKE IVES

Staying Afloat ART

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Art review: “The Boat Show” at Studio Place Arts

THEATER 18A

BY MARC AWODEY

A Festival Rolls Out Stories By Hand

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Vermont InfraGard is watching our backs in the war on cyber-crime. Who’s watching them?

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Getting Down Under THEATER

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Theater review: Our Country’s Good by Champlain College

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Dairy Case FOOD

Social Band Gets to “Work” with a New Concert

An art dealer-turned-Addison County farmer argues the economics of organic milk

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BY KEVIN J. KELLEY

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Taste Test FOOD

Hawaiian Dancer Offers Hula Help at the Flynn

Tip Top Café

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Who’s Your Monkey?; UVM’s “Dancing Uphill”; One World Library Project BY MARGOT HARRISON & PAMELA POLSTON

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OUT AND ABOUT WITH... If I weren’t a Realtor, I would be a‌ news or weather reporter. Ever since I was little I have always wanted to be on TV. I also really wanted to be Vanna White, but I don’t think she will ever retire! My favorite toy as a kid was... anything athletic. I had purple roller skates that I used constantly; when it was cold I would skate in the basement.

ELIZABETH HECKER I would love to meet the real person behind the image created by the media.

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Before I was a Realtor one of my interesting jobs was... handing out samples of chicken teriyaki in front of a Chinese restaurant. At the time it was so embarrassing, especially when my mom came and took pictures.

The talent I wished I possessed is... blinking my eyes and magically appearing wherever I need to be. I hate being in a car! The movie I have watched the most is... Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Audrey Hepburn created a character that we can all identify with at some point in our lives.

If there was an extra hour in the day, I would... go to the gym every single day if I could have one extra hour of not being tired.

If I could eat one food for the rest of my life it would be‌ fresh seafood! I love sushi and crab legs!

One thing people are surprised to find out about me is... I am really outgoing and love a good time, but I am also a total homebody. I love being in my own house in comfy clothes with a good movie.

If I could have dinner with any famous person, dead or alive, I would choose‌ Princess Diana. I have been fascinated with her since I was young.

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Seven Days wants your rants and raves, in 250 words or fewer. Letters must respond to content in Seven Days. Include your full name, town and a daytime phone number, and post to: sevendaysvt.com/letters or letters@sevendaysvt.com or mail to: Seven Days, P.O. Box 1164, Burlington, VT 05402-1164.

TREATING PTSD I just wanted to give a quick addition to the interesting article regarding the use of acupuncture to treat post-traumatic stress disorder by Sarah Tuff [”Sticking It to PTSD,” March 12]. The potential for acupuncture to alleviate symptoms of PTSD sounds promising indeed. It is important for Jeff, the vet in Montpelier, and anyone else suffering from PTSD, to also know about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is proving to be one of the most effective and efficient treatments for PTSD. A simple Google search will lead you to tons of information about it, and, as an aside, I have received training in it as well. Hope this extra info helps. Christopher J. Steller, LICSW CALAIS

project. This allows sufficient time for further study of this project and its potential impact on our water supply and our community. But, it can’t do any more than that. Because of the large, lucrative market for bottled spring water that has developed in recent years, these bottling plants will be built here in Vermont to bottle up our groundwater and sell it elsewhere for profit. Vermonters should contact their state senators and representatives and strongly urge them to enact into law during the current legislative session Senate Bill S.304, “An Act Relating To A Groundwater Withdrawal Permit Program.” Vermont’s towns are vulnerable to groundwater depletion and are like “sitting ducks” until the state establishes an effective program to manage large-scale groundwater withdrawals. Richard Hoff

That was especially ironic, because the whole point of my original letter was that Vermonters concerned about nuclear power can’t be pigeonholed into convenient categories such as “hippie.” Sadly, Seven Days missed this point and felt the need to pigeonhole me instead into the category of “environmental organization employee.” Journalists should be more careful to avoid perpetuating stereotypes.

The fact is that all kinds of people care about the environment, and Seven Days doesn’t need to attach me to an environmental organization just because I voice an antinuclear opinion. My role here is as office manager, and I don’t set policy for VNRC or speak for them. I speak for myself and others who drink water, breathe air, and depend on the land in Vermont. If you need to put me in a category, or point out my special interest,

that is the relevant one. James Sharp MONTPELIER

Editor’s Note: In the interest of transparency, Seven Days’ policy is to note the affiliations or special interests of our correspondents if they are relevant to the opinions they express in letters to the editor. READER RESPONSE TO PETER FREYNE’S RETIREMENT >> 12A

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SUPPORT S.304 Daniel Antonovich’s project to withdraw 432,000 gallons of groundwater per day (300 gallons of water per minute) from Montpelier Springs and pipe it down Brazier Road to a proposed bottling plant at Gallison Hill Road Industrial Park for bottling and shipment elsewhere has alarmed and upset my neighbors [”Groundwater Rising,” February 27]. On Town Meeting Day, East Montpelier’s citizens put in place a three-year, three-week moratorium on any further development of this

UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE After I submitted my previous letter entitled “No Nuclear’” I was contacted to verify my authorship at my daytime phone number: Vermont Natural Resources Council. I explained that I was not writing on behalf of VNRC, that in fact I have been a frequent letter writer since long before I worked there, and that my employment there was irrelevant to my letter. Nevertheless, the paper felt the need to mention my employer.

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»webpage » THE BIG BLOG SHUFFLE

YO, HACKIE!

Jernigan’s been blogging for us for almost a year. And while we love his writing, and his bi-weekly “Hackie” column, we decided that it was time to make space for some new voices. That’s why we launched Blurt, the Seven Days staff blog. In the next few weeks, we’ll also be changing the way we display “Stuck in Vermont,” Eva Sollberger’s weekly videos about local artists, musicians, athletes and outsiders. Those videos, as well as “The Campus Question” and “Loutube News” will be more fully integrated into our website,

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Happy Trails to You

What’s going on with Seven Days’ blogs? Several readers have noticed some changes on our website, and have written in to ask. Here’s the scoop — we’re shaking things up. Last week, we retired my blog, 802 Online. This week, we’re saying goodbye to Jason Starr’s seasonal Snowbloggan — I think we’re all ready for it to stop snowing — and to Jernigan Pontiac’s blog, Yo, Hackie!

COMPILED BY CATHY RESMER EXCERPTS FROM OUR BLOGS

As George Harrison wrote, all things must pass. Seven Days is making some changes to the newspaper’s online presence and the Yo, Hackie! blog will not be part of the new configuration. Wednesday, March 26, will be its last day of life, and there will be no last moment commutation from the Governor. (I actually had my lawyers call Douglas and he said, “No f-ing way.”)

and Eva will stop posting to her “Stuck in Vermont” blog.

Maeve and Freyne Land — look new. Thanks, Don!

One other change: Creative Director Don Eggert has redesigned our blog templates, so all of our blogs — Solid State, Omnivore, Mistress

As always, you can find our blogs on our website, www.sevendaysvt. com. Thanks for reading.!

Folks, it’s all good. I had a good run with this blogging thing, nearly a full year. I’ve had the opportunity to exchange views — via the comments — with many readers, and I thank everyone who took the time to read the blog and/or post comments. It’s been fun and meaningful. Read more online... Posted March 18 by Jernigan Pontiac

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As Easy as 1, 2, 3? MOST POPULAR STORIES LAST WEEK ON THE SEVEN DAYS WEBSITE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

“Freyne’s Last Track” by Peter Freyne (3/19/08) “Can Burlington Reform Its Employee Retirement System — and Not Spark an Exodus of Workers?” by Ken Picard (3/19/08) “Can I Get a Witness? Vermont’s Largest House of Worship is Searching for Souls — And Space” by Mike Ives (3/19/08) “Getting Your Name on a Campus Building Will Cost You” by Kevin J. Kelley (3/19/08) “Free Will Astrology” by Rob Brezsny (3/19/08)

“When choosing a third party, you have a major decision to make: Should they be a friend, a stranger or someone in between (e.g., your local Starbucks barista)? I’d recommend the in-between person. Friend: too dangerous relationshipwise. Complete stranger: too dangerous in other ways. In-between person: They know you know where they work, so they’ll be on their best behavior. Of course, if things get awkward, you will have to find a new coffee place.”

If you have an idea for a video, or would like to have your music featured in our videos, contact eva@sevendaysvt.com

Jon Taylor asks UVM students: “Do you think UVM needs to build a new sports complex? If not, how would that money be better spent?”

Mr. Potato Head was flying high at Sugarbush last weekend — Eva Sollberger hit the slopes for the resort’s annual Dummy Big Air Competition.

While hanging out in Burlington on Saturday, I got talking about threesomes with a friend of mine (got to love those post-martini confessionals). She’s coupled, and she and her boyfriend are interested in finding a third party for a ménage à trois. The only problem is, they disagree on whom to invite as the third wheel. He wants to invite one of her girlfriends (probably one he’s been drooling over). She thinks that’s too close to home and would prefer to meet some willing vixen out on the town. Their disagreements have slowed the process, leaving them both frustrated. Luckily, I remembered a good piece of advice written by Jamie Bufalino of Time Out New York. He said:

I couldn’t agree more. Although, don’t make it Starbucks. Go local. The baristas at Uncommon Grounds and Muddy’s are much hotter. Read more online... Posted March 25 by Mistress Maeve

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most peculiar affair is this 2008 campaign for governor of Vermont. It has not yet begun. But it is over. The winner is Gov. James Douglas. Here the usual “barring unforeseeable events� caveat is required. Something STORY bizarre might happen. Like any other morJON MARGOLIS tal, Douglas could die or suffer a debilitating illness between now and Election Day, November 4 (but let’s hope not). Or some juicy scandal could erupt — a Capital City call girl? — exposing his administration as corrupt and decadent. Yeah, right.

Democrats respond in kind. “These folks don’t deal well with ambiguity,� said one Democratic state legislator of the Progressives. Pollina is trying to be polite to Dems these days. But he could not keep the disparagement out of his voice when he responded to the Democratic mantra about how Douglas could be defeated only by a united opposition. “He’s won three two-way races in a row,� Pollina said. “What do they say to that?� They don’t say much. They are, on this matter, speechless. Worse, they are candi-

Some Democrats are convinced not only that Pollina can’t win, but that he knows it, that he just likes running.

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So consider him re-elected. But in this bizarre campaign, there’s another winner: Anthony Pollina, the Progressive Party candidate. He wins not because he is going to be governor — he is never going to be governor — but because he has flummoxed, outfoxed and humiliated the Vermont Democratic Party. That’s the loser. Admittedly, as accomplishments go, outfoxing and humiliating the VDP is not all that impressive. But it must be gratifying to Pollina and his followers, who scorn the Dems. This year, however, Pollina has not been attacking the Democrats. He is directing all his criticism at Douglas for “lecturing us about all the things we can’t do.� But Pollina has been “the most strident critic of Democrats as Democrats that Vermont has seen in the last 20 years,� as Democratic State Chairman Ian Carleton put it. Pollina and his followers merely disagree with Republicans. They disdain the Democrats. From their perspective, Republican policies are so benighted that they need not even be debated. It’s the Democrats’ positions, and even more it’s the Democrats’ attitudes — the pragmatism and compromises — they find unacceptable.

date-less. That’s how Pollina has snookered them. He understands that faint heart never won fair office, or even a place on the ballot. Months ago, he said he might run. The 2x5-Leunigs022008.indd 1 2/18/08 9:24:08 AM Democrats dithered. Then he said he absolutely would run. The Democrats dithered. Now he is running. So is Douglas. And the Democrats? Vermont’s majority party? The folks who hold every statewide office except governor and lieutenant governor, not to mention huge majorities in both Cajun Shrimp Creole er, houses of the legislature? red pepp spicy tomato broth with “We are waiting for our gubernatorial h, mirepoix, shrimp and fis candidate to announce,� said State Sen. Clair Ayer of Weybridge to the assembled served with dirty rice members of the Democratic State Committee earlier this month. LaPlatte River They’ve been waiting a long time. It is getting late. The Vermont Democratic Party Angus Burger is in danger of becoming the one thing no dar & fries local beef, Cabot ched political party can afford to be: pitiful. Carleton, not surprisingly, does not agree. He claims there is plenty of time to find a candidate, that “Vermonters are not exactly enamored with year-round camOnly the Best Bluegrass paigns,� and that voters don’t pay attention to the general election until after the legislaMarch 27 tive session ends. In fairness, Carleton has been trying. h[i[hlWj_edi m[bYec[ According to several senior Democrats, he has begged, pled with, cajoled and maybe

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A thousand thank-yous to you and your writings over the years. You will be greatly missed. Blessings and salutations! Christopher Hill BURLINGTON

I’ll miss your words, friend, and I’ll miss those days of your smile at McCaffrey’s Sunoco. Best of luck to you. You deserve to be happy. Peace. Mike Santosusso SOUTH BURLINGTON

The end of the column by Peter is a loss for democracy. It’s that serious. He is that important a voice. He rooted Seven Days in a fighting, back-room, uncompromising, hilarious, idealistic, truth-finding journalistic tradition that goes back hundreds of years in America, and is the spine of our country, and is so totally rare today. May he be happy — but if he has suffered, he did an eternal of good for the price he has paid (I hope he knows that), and he always made us feel a little more democratic knowing he had a finger — or a knife — on the carotid of politics. God, what bad news! Who will keep watch for us now? Tom Paine MONKTON

Peter, you’ve been missing — and, more importantly, missed — for two weeks. I’m sorry that it’s to be permanent, but am happy that you’re happy with what you’ve done so well to date and what you now plan to do as well. Kind regards. Stephen Kerr MONTPELIER

I know that I’m not alone in stating how much I will miss you and “Inside Track.” You’ve always provided a unique insight into Vermont politics and helped me to chuckle at the many characters on the Vermont political scene. What a loss to not be able to read your comments every week! However, I applaud your decision to make a change in your life, and wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide to do. Even though I’ll miss your insight and wit, it’s good to know that you’ll be looking for a new and more personal “Inside Track.” David Tucker SUTTON

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Seven Days readers were hardly speechless at last week’s news that political columnist Peter Freyne was ending his long-running “Inside Track.” In addition to letters to the editor, more than 50 readers of Peter’s blog, Freyne Land, posted comments. Here’s a sampling…

It’s hard to imagine 7Days without “Inside Track,” as no one does it better in VT, but may you “live long and prosper,” and I’d add to Spock, “be happy” wherever that may take you . . . your faithful readers look forward to your novel! Your 5 Sisters neighbor Roger on Caroline We have enjoyed your insights for over two decades. We will miss our daily and weekly dose of commentary and opinion which has unfailingly been based on sound information. Enjoy your new life, but remember that there are some of us who will miss you. John & Ginny Burgess Guess it’s time for you to find your light elsewhere, after shining so much of it our way. (Literally, more sun could be useful). Not many could do what you do so well for so long. Wishing you a brighter path… Please keep in touch. Katrinka in Randolph I’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms the past couple of weeks, and have also been a bit concerned by your extended absence. But it sounds like brighter days are ahead for you, and I wish you well. Thanks much for all the insight and enjoyment you’ve provided over the years. Bruce May you find happiness and joy in life. We have been blessed to have known you and learned so much through your writings. Frankly, I’m relieved in some way to learn of the reason for your departure. I feared a remission and am incredibly relieved to hear you are in good physical health. I’m certain you will find a new niche where your valuable insights will continue to make our lives richer. Godspeed and good wishes! Cha d’ dhùin dorus nach d’fhosgail dorus. Randomarrow Good for you, Peter, and good luck! Ruth H. I saw all those beautiful photos you’ve been posting in the past year or so, and I knew there was a big shift in progress. May your future work be as important and engaging as your past. You are one of a kind, my friend. Pax vobiscum. Kitchen Talker It has been an item of conversation around the office — worrying about what your absence means. I am glad it does not mean health issues, but merely a change of direction. We become creatures of habit often even when the habits are not as good as they once seemed. I am one of those. But, I stopped doing radio after 17 years to do other things, I stopped doing the Vermont Reggae Festival after 16 years because it was time to move on, and someday I might even step away from my professorship here

at UVM (26 years now, and a job secure for life), but who knows. As you remind me, I should decide, not others. Congratulations on making your decision. I know you will enjoy it. But, I will miss you and the nicknames you have given so many Vermont politicians. I hope 7Days continues to have a column like yours, but I am not sure who could write it. Alfred Snider aka Tuna Thank you, Peter, for all you’ve done to enlighten, amuse (and occasionally enrage) all of us who love “Inside Track.” For anyone who gets in your way, you can tell them to pog mo thoin. Best to you and your work. Liz Good luck to you, my friend. Haven’t seen you since my old Esox days, but I always kept “Track” of ya. The future? A screenplay? A run for Governor? Whatever you do, forget about being Press Secretary for an elected official. Take care. Ed Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Peter! There go half my cartoon ideas! I was wondering why there were sounds of scissors dropping and corks popping up on the Pavilion’s fifth floor this afternoon. Now it’s clear. I will absolutely miss “Inside Track!” Tim Newcomb Newcomb’s editorial cartoons appear each week in Seven Days. You will be sorely missed. Godspeed in your new endeavors and know that you have accomplished much in your life (with more to come) and have brought joy to many. Steve Marshall Peter, it’s been fun. We will miss you, especially this year. Keep in good health. Ruth and Sid Poger Mazel Tov, Peter! I will miss your column/blog, but personal life should always take precedence over professional life. I have a little motto that I say to myself regarding work that has become drudgery — “Just because you are good at something doesn’t mean it’s good for you.” I wish I could say I didn’t understand (about the depression), but I do, it is indeed utter misery. Hard as it is to believe when you’re in it, eventually the cloud lifts and the colors come back into focus. Enjoy the spring colors! Misscurious What a Freyne-sized hole this leaves in Vermont journalism! As long as you don’t stop writing altogether, you hear? Bill McKibben It’s been clear for some time that no one in the State of Vermont has the guts to really challenge our elected officials except for Peter Freyne. The governor’s press conferences without Peter are a total PR session for the gov. and his administration. Hats off to Peter for making this life move! Who the heck are we going to get to

fill those shoes???? Peter is a real hero in Vermont, love him or hate him. Thank you sir! Peter Joes Thanks, Peter and good luck with everything. I’ve always looked forward to your column, a weekly map of VT politics with wonderful humor, wit, insight and style. It was always a pleasure to read, and much appreciated. And it makes total sense to take a break for other kinds of writing — write on! Appreciative Burlington Reader Ahhh Paeter, t’is lovin’ ya I am, and t’is missin ya I’ll be. Emmet Helrich I’m thinking Galway’s a good spot. Diane Derby Wow . . . I’m glad to hear you are feeling well, and getting stronger. Still . . . very much going to miss your column! Good Luck, Peter. Alex “We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a good time.” Your ol’ pal Mike put it straight. Do whatever the hell makes you happy, my good sir! God bless you! Haik Bedrosian I have been reading your column in all the publications since 1981 when I arrived in Vermont. I don’t know you personally but I feel like you’re an old friend. You’ve provided years of informative and enjoyable insight into VT politics. Best wishes for a healthy and happy “retirement.” Make sure to travel to warmer, sunny locations — it really helps! Wendy I’ve been checking the blog for the past two weeks, tomorrow being one of them, and was surprised to not see a new post since Town Meeting Day. And another shocker, I find out the news by scanning today’s Free Press! :-o! You will be missed, especially during this political season! Addisongirl ooooooooooooooooohdamn we will soooooooooooo miss you, peter. there is no one to take your place, no other voice to grin and poke gleefully at the little wilderness of vermont politics. i wish you calm and fulfilling adventures, the pleasure of being private in your own skin, and renewed joy in simply breathing. Jean Thank you so much for your thoughtful and entertaining looks into Vermont politics. No one has done it like you and you’ll certainly be missed, but by all means, find happiness if this is not bringing it. Thank you for all you’ve done for the state. I wouldn’t have been half as informed were it not for you. mgresser I’ll miss your writing in 7 Days and I’ll miss you on “Vermont This

Week.” I am happy to see you will (perhaps) be keeping up the blog. Write about anything and we’ll be happy. It’s hard to keep up the good cheer in these trying times and I hope a new direction will mean happier times for you. Kari Good for you! Politics is a tough road, and these days, both nationally & locally it has become a sad sack of shit. We get the leaders we deserve. Thanks for the years of informative, passionate and humorous commentary. Among your many gifts was the ability to engage without turning bitter. Good luck in every way. Dan Rosen Thanks for all you did, and I can totally relate to everything you’ve expressed. Keep the camera close by — you never know. And yes the politics local and national are extremely old, tiresome and depressing. Roger Hill I want to thank you for the hard work you’ve put in all these years, and cheers to you for trading it in for more happiness. I’m always for more happiness. You deserve a break, and following your health this past year has proven that there’s more than just politics that interests your readers. Roman Vogel Thanks for your commentary. Take care of yourself. It is time that others pick up where you had led them, and for them to ask those questions that just came easy for you. Best Wishes, Peace. Robb Kidd I will miss you, Peter. Your writing always amused and delighted me and I wish you the very best. As the great Bobby McFerrin said, “Don’t worry, be happy.” Peace and happiness are really what mean the most when you get down to it. Jordan Davies Frederick Buechner wrote that true vocation is where our greatest joy meets the world’s greatest need. I’m so grateful, Peter, that for so many years your great joy in writing “Inside Track” filled our great need of someone to help us sort out local politics and to help us laugh at it when needed. I’m sure whatever other tricks you have up your sleeve will be gifts to the world as well. Thank you and bon courage, mon ami. Liza Earle Congrats, Peter, for having the courage to let go and move toward more joy-filled adventures. My wise brother calls it “like changing socks.” Our hearts and blessing are with you and we’ll be delighted when our paths cross again. Have lots of fun! Linda in the Northeast Kingdom

P.S. For the next few weeks, we’ll be publishing guest commentators in the space vacated by “Inside Track.” Stay tuned for an announcement of the next Seven Days political columnist soon!

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even threatened a battalion of legislators, office-holders and assorted bigwigs. All have declined — all except author and former ambassador to Croatia Peter Galbraith of Townshend, who simply has not yet decided. Perhaps Carleton can be faulted for breaking a basic rule of politics: Never trust an intellectual. Intellectuals actually feel complimented when they are called “Hamlet-like.” The Dane may have dawdled, but he did it with such panache. (And can’t you see the Douglas commercial against Galbraith, should he run? There will be an actor vaguely resembling Galbraith in the governor’s office when word comes of a calamity — fire, flood, insurrection. Does this governor call out the National Guard or declare a state of emergency? No, he ponders. He looks worried. He consults a scholarly tome. He’s toast.) Still, there was little Carleton could do. His pleas were rejected for one reason: Pollina. “No one will run because of

between being “of the left” and being a liberal is more a matter of style than substance. Pollina’s no radical — more a romantic. Still, given a choice between an incumbent who is conservative but not right-wing and a challenger “of the left” who has never held public office, most middle-of-the-road Vermonters (and theirs are the decisive votes) would no doubt stick with Douglas. Wait a minute, say Pollina and the Progressives. What about Bernie Sanders? Isn’t he “of the left”? And doesn’t he kick electoral butt in this state? Yes, but there’s no comparison. Pollina is a pretty good campaigner, but Bernie Sanders is a political force of nature — Vermont’s version of Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan, one of those candidates who dominates any scene he enters. Besides, Sanders wins as an Independent, not as a Progressive. Pollina does have followers. As they express themselves at gatherings, on the radio and in innu-

down. They are determined to field their own candidate for governor. But who? Right now it seems to be Galbraith or nobody. There is a small draft-Shumlin movement in the works, but while Shumlin stopped just short of a categorical refusal the other day, he’d have to give up his Senate seat to run for governor. And, with Pollina on the ballot, most likely lose. That doesn’t make sense. Maybe it’s in the interest of the Democrats to turn the tables on Pollina. He called their bluff; they could call his. For years he and his devotees have argued that if Vermont liberals had the gumption to support a real, uncompromising, resolute left-ofcenter candidate, that candidate would win. Here’s the chance to put that Lakewood Commons • Shelburne Rd, So Burlington to the test. And after Pollina, 860-2802 • Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 | www.sportstylevt.com running one-on-one against Douglas, gets his clock cleaned — the almost certain outcome —2x5-sportstyle032608.indd 1 3/24/08 Vermont’s center-left and liberal factions just might learn to

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Pollina and his followers don’t merely disagree with Republicans. They disdain the Democrats. Pollina,” said one senior Democratic office-holder, who would rather not be identified here. “You can’t win with him on the ballot and there is no way to get him off the ballot. So you’d have to give up the position you now have, only to spend six months in a campaign that you’d lose.” What, then, this Democrat was asked, will be the outcome? He did not pause for an instant. “We lose,” he said. Some Democrats are convinced not only that Pollina can’t win, but that he knows it, that he just likes running. It’s a plausible supposition. Mostly what Pollina has done in politics is run for office and lose — for Congress as a Democrat in 1984, for governor in 2000, for lieutenant governor in 2002. Nor is it an irrational ambition. Running for governor can be fun. Not to mention that it’s the biggest megaphone through which to broadcast your policies. There is a certain political turn of mind — and Vermont’s Progs definitely have it — which holds that a campaign is as much for “educating” the public as for winning office. It is precisely this turn of mind that so enrages Democrats, who think that the purpose of a campaign is to get elected, and that Pollina cannot. “Anthony Pollina can’t get the middle,” said State Senate President Peter Shumlin. Almost surely the case. More Vermonters are liberal than conservative, but Pollina and the Progressives are not merely liberal. They are “of the left,” and most Vermonters are not. And it doesn’t much matter that the difference

merable letters to editors, they — like their leader — are stalwart, loyal and devoted to certain principles. But there aren’t many of them. Pollina’s greatest political “triumph” was getting almost 25 percent of the vote in the 2002 race for lieutenant governor. By splitting the left-of-conservative vote with Democrat Shumlin, Pollina got Republican Brian Dubie elected with 41 percent of the vote to 32 percent for Shumlin. That’s a tribute to Pollina’s appeal — no other Progressive has done nearly that well in a statewide race. But those results also prove the limits of his appeal. Pollina was the most engaging of the three candidates. For most Vermonters, it would have been an easy throwaway vote: Who cares who the lieutenant governor is? But Pollina still came in a poor third. He does not seem to be doing any better this year. The latest poll has Douglas well ahead, Galbraith at 22 percent and Pollina with only 15 percent, even though he’s far better known than Galbraith. Like the Democrats, Pollina wants to face Douglas one on one. In Vermont, a candidate may put his name on the ballot in only one party’s primary. But if he wins another primary as a write-in candidate, he can put both parties’ names after his own on the November ballot. A few weeks ago, Pollina asked to speak to the recent Democratic state committee meeting, or the next one, apparently hoping that the Dems might endorse him, or at least not put up a candidate of their own. They turned him

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Bruce Hamilton, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1700, which represents all of Greyhound’s drivers and about half of its mechanics, confirmed that Vermont Transit’s operations are being merged into Greyhound’s. However, Greyhound hasn’t told him yet how many Vermont Transit employees, who have always been non-union, will be brought into Local 1700 on April 1.

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been with for more than 35 years. Andreasson says the “Vermont Transit� name will soon “cease to exist� on buses, buildings and drivers’ uniforms. The company’s identity, according to Andreasson, is being swallowed by its parent company, Greyhound, which was purchased in October by transportation giant FirstGroup, of Aberdeen, Scotland, for $2.8 billion. Moreover, Andreasson says, he and at least a half-dozen of his fellow employees will be out of work by the end of the month. While most of the carrier’s drivers, mechanics and ticket agents are expected to be retained, Andreasson reports, local dispatch duties will be transferred to Greyhound’s centralized dispatch center in Dallas. As one White River Junction employee grumbled, “Those Texans won’t know the difference between Brookfield Heights and Sheffield Heights.� Dustin Clark, a spokesperson in Greyhound’s corporate headquarters in Dallas, wouldn’t confirm the demise of Vermont Transit or say what changes are in store for the nation’s largest bus company in the wake of its purchase by FirstGroup. Clark didn’t know how many of Vermont Transit’s 89 full- and part-time employees will be let go by the new owners, nor what kind of severance packages they might be offered. He did, however, insist that the Vermont Transit “brand� will remain unchanged, and that riders will see “no noticeable difference� in service.

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There’s a best-of list for everything, including countries. The U.N.’s Human Development Index uses life expectancy, adult literacy and gross domestic product to calculate national success. But there’s more to life — a good life, anyway — than reading, making money and surviving. Last October, a new study commissioned by Reader’s Digest added environmental health to the equation to rank “the planet’s greenest, most livable places.” The U.S. came in at number 23 on the list of 141 countries. The winner? Finland — a small Scandinavian country about 13 times the size of Vermont — followed by Iceland, Norway and Sweden. What’s Finland got that the U.S. doesn’t? Universal health care. The best-fed and highest-scoring high school students in the world. A transparent government renowned for protecting civil liberties and freedom of the press. Free childcare for working parents. The secont-most competitive economy on the globe. Oh, yeah, and a woman president assisted by a majority female cabinet. “Poverty has essentially been wiped out,” declares U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, a tireless champion of low-income people who has long trumpeted Scandinavian social-welfare models. The Finnish ambassador to the United States provides the details. At Sanders’ invitation, Pekka Lintu will explain the Finnish system in his own words — English is one of his four languages — next Monday, March 31, in a town meeting at Burlington City Hall Auditorium. “I think there is a lot to be learned in the U.S. from what is going on in Finland,” Sanders says. “On the environment, health care, education, this is a progressive country with a strong, wellpaid middle class.” Lintu agrees that comparing countries is “sometimes useful,” but he warns that in this case, “The difference of scale is so big.” Finland is 75 percent forested and mostly homogenous — the country’s largest immigrant population is Russian. The country’s northern quarter lies above the Arctic Circle. Of Finland’s 5.3 million citizens, 561,000 live in the southern city of Helsinki. Vermont probably has more in common with Finland than any other state in the union. Lintu picked up on that when he met some prominent Vermonters while visiting New Hampshire for the presidential primary. Former Governor Madeleine Kunin, who served as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, gave him a taste of Green Mountain politics. When he got back to D.C., Lintu looked up Bernie on Capitol Hill. “We don’t have enormously rich people, and we don’t have people living in abject poverty,” Lintu says of the “nordic Scandinavian welfare society” he represents. “Finland is a rather egalitarian society from the point of view of income distribution. I think this is a rather conscious choice of policy makers, and also the voters.”

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What’s Finland got that the U.S. doesn’t? Plenty. Sound socialist? Not when Lintu explains it in the calm, accented voice of a career diplomat — before his coveted post in Washington, he was the Finnish ambassador to Japan. Yes, Finns pay more taxes — the marginal tax rate is about 42 percent — but “it covers more as well,” Lintu understates. “You have the daycare system, which is basically free. You don’t pay for education — that goes for primary, secondary and the high education, university. Then you have the elderly care and of course, the health care — that’s a big item as well.” Some freedom of choice is built into Finland’s “social security net.” For example, after 158 days of paid leave, a new parent can choose to stay home with a child under 3 and get paid for it, or take advantage of a free daycare or nanny service. Finland has used a combination of freedom and taxation to craft its environmental policy, too. A new law makes low-emission vehicles cheaper to buy than they were a year ago, while highemission vehicles are being taxed much more heavily. “So, basically, you have a choice,” Lintu says, noting Finns take global warming seriously enough to recognize that something needs to be done. “You can still drive the car you want even if it’s polluting more, but then you have to pay much more.” Ten-dollars-a-gallon gasoline doesn’t stop Finns from traveling north to their country homes, or summer huts. “The majority has a kind of secondary home where they go in the summer,” Lintu says. “Nowadays, also in the winter.” The economy is booming, after the country pulled itself out of a deep recession in the ’90s —

thanks in large part to Nokia, the country’s largest employer, and a network of smaller, global businesses the giant cellphone company has spawned. Mobile-phone accounts outnumber landlines in the country, and Internet use is among the highest in the world. Finland’s forest, metal and engineering industries are also competitive in the global market. Lintu doesn’t see a contradiction between Finland’s generous social services and its “culture of innovation” — cited by the World Economic Forum when singling Finland out as one of the world’s most competitive economies. In fact, he notes, not having to worry about hospital bills, aging parents or student loans “makes it easier to adapt to new things” — such as globalization. Finland has its problems. The unemployment rate is more than 6 percent. A violent high school shooting last year played out almost exactly like Columbine. The drunk-driving laws are stricter than they are in the U.S. for a reason. But you’ve got to admire the priorities of a country whose parliament debates the merits of a seven-day “love vacation,” as Finland’s highest-ranking politicians did last week. The annual “honeymoon” would be in addition to the four weeks paid vacation and 14 paid public holidays already granted the country’s working citizens. Does life get any better? That’s the question we Americans should be asking ourselves. > Finnish Ambassador Pekka Lintu will speak at Burlington City Hall Auditorium on Monday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. Info, 800-339-9834.

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Martin Wolf is director of product and environmental technology for Seventh Generation, a Burlingtonbased company that manufactures enviro-friendly soaps, detergents, cleansers and paper products. Earlier this year, Wolf, who consults with lawmakers and the industry on toxic-substance regulation, was a strong supporter of S.137, a law that bans the sale of dish detergents containing more than “trace” amounts of phosphorus. So Wolf was surprised, at a convention held earlier this month in Anaheim, California, to hear representatives from the Organic Consumers Association criticize his company for marketing supposedly “natural” brands that contain substances linked to cancer. The OCA, an advocacy group based in Minneapolis, claims Seventh Generation is exploiting a federal loophole that allows companies to call their products “natural” instead of organic, which is subject to more rigorous testing. As a result, the OCA says, Seventh Gen is marketing a green image while lacing products with a chemical — called 1,4-dioxane — that is designated as a “known” carcinogenic under California law. Late last week, Wolf didn’t take issue with the OCA’s findings. But he did point out that the World Health Organization has found no evidence that it causes cancer in humans. The State of California has a “safe harbor” level for dioxane contact, Wolf explained, “but to get that kind of exposure, you would have to wash dishes thousands of times a day.” “It’s disturbing,” Wolf said of the OCA’s claims. “We felt that they were being somewhat selfserving.” Meanwhile, S.137, the bill that Wolf helped pass, is part of a broad legislative effort to put Vermont “at the head of the pack” for toxics prevention, said State Sen. Virginia “Ginny” Lyons (D-Chittenden). The Senate also passed S.261, which would ban the sale

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“It’s not just the belching smokestack that we need to be concerned about,” noted Burns, whose advocacy group supports Vermont’s S.292. “It’s the products on the store shelves.” Indeed, in the wake of wellpublicized recalls of Chinese-made toys and other products, consumer awareness of toxic substances appears to be rising. However, Lyons fears that any state-level progress will be hampered by a chronic lack of federal oversight. Unlike the European Union, Lyons said, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has a history of grandfathering in “so many terrible, bad chemicals that have never been tested for public health.” An example is the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976,

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which Wolf said is so outdated it doesn’t require manufacturers to report toxics information on new chemicals to the Environmental Protection Agency. “Manufacturers don’t test,” Wolf said, “and the EPA has no way of stopping them.” Seventh Generation, on the other hand, has been disclosing ingredients voluntarily for years, said Wolf, a member of the Soap and Detergent Association, a D.C.based trade group working to pressure large manufacturers to follow greener practices. In fact, at least one industry behemoth appears to be cleaning up its act. Next month, Colgate-Palmolive will begin marketing a new phosphate-free detergent. The product isn’t yet available in Vermont, but Wolf recently had a sneak peek. “When in Anaheim,” he recalled, “I found some bottles in a Target store.” >

out the trolley company, and on August 4, 1929, Burlington’s last trolley was ceremonially set ablaze in front of several thousand onlookers, as a bugler played taps. In the ensuing years, Burlington Transit Company expanded its service statewide, north to Canada, east to Maine and south to New York. The company later changed its name to Vermont Transit Company, often referred to as Vermont Transit Lines, or simply VTL. The first appearance of Greyhound’s “running dog” on a VTL bus actually dates back to the 1940 New York World’s Fair logo, though the family-run company remained independent for the next three decades, operating such colorful routes as “The Sugar Bush,” “The Green Mountaineer,” “The White Mountaineer” and “The Catamount.” Greyhound finally bought out the business in 1976. But, ac-

cording to Redden’s unofficial company history, the “Vermont folks were left alone to run their own company. Greyhound was not about to change a good formula.” The sadness of longtime Vermont Transit employees like Andreasson and McCormick stems less from the fear that Greyhound’s new master, FirstGroup, will slash bus service or scheduled routes in Vermont, which have already been declining for years. Instead, the employees are mourning the loss of a uniquely Vermont institution. Andreasson still remembers a time when Vermont Transit published six-page route schedules, ran eight roundtrips daily between Burlington and Albany, N.Y. — today, there aren’t any — and buses made unscheduled passenger pickups. “It’s been a great place to work, a great life,” he says. “There’s a lot of history here. Hopefully, they’ll learn from us.” >

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After the talkies come the crankies. Say what? Yes, Montpelier’s 11th Green Mountain Film Festival literally winds up this Sunday with a quaint, notech entertainment: the Green Mountain Crankie Festival. A primitive “theater in a box,� the crankie was reportedly created

“window.� Think hand-drawn, slow-moving 16mm film and you get the idea. Younger fans of folk legend Tom “Banjo� Azarian, who “headlines� the GMCF, may be surprised to learn he’s not the only crankie maker in Vermont. But he’s certainly one of few who

Younger fans of folk legend Tom “Banjo� Azarian may be surprised to learn he’s not the only crankie maker in Vermont. by Bread and Puppet founder Peter Schumann in the late ’60s as another artistic, handmade medium for the troupe’s countercultural message. So named because it is cranked by hand, the crankie — perhaps inspired by Japanese scroll paintings — is simply a roll of paper with pictures that tell a story as they’re unfurled across a cardboard

actively perform with one, using the crankie as a visual sidekick to his old-time songs. The firstever crankie fest features a halfdozen other crankers, including Vermont folksinger and international teacher Karen Sutherland, who will lead a how-to-make-’em workshop; Justin Lander and Rose Friedman of the Bellows Falls-based Modern Times The-

atre, who claim to make crankie shows for “the street, the school, the barn, the pasture and the subway�; Schumann himself, presenting a B&P classic or two; and fellow Glover residents Howie and Stephan Cantor with an 8foot crankie show intriguingly titled “Jesus Went to Gitmo.� Oh, and expect guest appearances from out-of-staters, too: the RPM Puppet Conspiracy from Austin, Texas (a “bunch of stinky garbage men with trashy ideas�); and Wisconsin’s The Dolly Wagglers, whose lowbrow stories are reportedly unscrolled on “the dirty sheets of America.� Sounds like a good time to me. > The Green Mountain Crankie Festival takes place at the T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier on Sunday, March 30, with shows at 10 a.m., and 1:30, 3:30 and 6 p.m. Admission by donation. Info, see www. greenmountainfilmfestival.org.

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Social Band Gets to “Work� with a New Concert BY PAMELA POLSTON

Vermont’s Social Band is an a cappella chorus that mostly favors songs of yesteryear — American shape-note songs, Appalachian, British Isles folk, Balkan traditional, European Renaissance, and so forth. But the group, directed by Amity Baker, also commissions modern-day local composers. And that’s exactly what it did, almost exclusively, for its 2008 spring concert, which begins a twoweekend series this Saturday. Having solicited songs on the theme of work (does someone need a vacation?), Social Band’s latest is aptly called “While I Labor.� The set list includes original songs such as “When the Torch Is Passed� by Pete Sutherland; “While I Labor on This Earth� by Colin McCaffrey; and “Restoration� by Jeremiah McLane.

University of Vermont music prof Thomas L. Read set to music two poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes for a work he calls “A Treadmill of My Own.� Perhaps to offset these earnest-sounding compositions with a little levity, Social Band wisely called upon the reliably offbeat David Gunn — even though, or perhaps because, his previous piece for them was about slugs. The Barre composer went against the grain of this year’s stated theme as well: “Since I abide by the philosophy of ‘write what you know,’� he says, “I wrote about the avoidance of work.� Gunn’s piece, titled “Crasta Nation,� involves three rappers — “crappers,� in SB parlance — a four-part chorus, and a pre-recorded bass-anddrum track. It requires the usually

acoustic singers to set up a sound system. “Crasta Nation,� about, obviously, procrastination, manages to rhyme “chia pet� with “tourniquet� and “Alex Pope� with “sigmoidoscope.� Let’s hope the song doesn’t compel Social Band to skip the whole endeavor and, well, take a vacation. > Social Band’s “While I Labor� will be performed on Saturday, March 29, at the Richmond Public Library, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 30, at the Montpelier Unitarian Church, 4 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, at the Burlington Unitarian Church, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 6, at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.m. Info, www.socialband.org. $12 tickets at the door or at 86-FLYNN.

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Looking for a way to shake off winter’s enduring grip? Keo Woolford, a native of Hawaii in residence at Burlington’s Flynn Center next week, might have the perfect solution: two hula workshops. Woolford will stage his oneman theater piece, I Land, at the FlynnSpace April 4 and 5 (see next week’s Seven Days for full

19th Century Antelope kumu — is strictly defined in Hawaiian culture, and Woolford has studied and danced with one of the best, Robert Cazimero. “I’m not a kumu,” Woolford emphasizes. “I have been given permission by Robert to do these little workshops to expose people to a basic, superficial part of what hula is.” In the first class, called Hula for

little experimentation with text and movement,” he explains, as part of developing an individual work of theatrical self-expression. Both sessions are open to teens and adults. Woolford frequently presents the classes as he travels the country with I Land, and has found them to be “a super, super

Headdress worn by men of the Bambara people in present-day Mali. Part of a larger costume, the headdress was worn during an annual ceremony to open the planting season.

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Everyone, “We’ll be doing some hula movements, and we’ll do a combination . . . using hula motions, but not necessarily teaching them a formal hula.” The second workshop integrates Woolford’s hula background with his acting and contemporary dance experience. Storytelling Through Hip-Hop, Hula & More will encourage students to “try a

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It’s a good — make that amazing — week for starved dance fans when not one but two performances come to town . . . and they’re not on the same night. A mostly student show at the University of Vermont does overlap with Bridgman/Packer Dance at the Flynn MainStage Friday night (see www.flynncenter. org). But though UVM’s “Dancing Uphill” is subtitled “an evening of original choreography,” it’s actually three evenings — Thursday through Saturday. The solo and ensemble pieces have been choreographed by students, UVM dance prof Paul Besaw and special guests. “Dancing Uphill” will surely showcase Besaw’s notable efforts to develop the school’s dance program. The show’s at Mann Gymnasium on the Trinity Campus, March 27-28, 8 p.m. $7 at the door. Reservations: 656-2295 . . . Bristol, Vermont, has a lot of things going for it, but cultural diversity is not one of them. Now, though, residents of the small Addison County town who want to learn about other cultures have a new resource: the One World Library Project. A special kiosk at the Lawrence Memorial Library offers a “growing collection of personally recommended books, films and other media to enlighten our community,” according to its website. The project will include occasional lectures and other events. Call it a Library Without Borders? One World launches elegantly with a tea party at 2 this Sunday, March 30. More info at oneworldlibraryproject.org . . . PAMELA POLSTON

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s I write this it is Easter, season of confession and atonement, sacrifice and resurrection, a time to celebrate miracles and renew faith in innocence. I speak, of course, of politics and of politicians, mortals of whom we expect sin yet demand innocence; people who, being mortals, rarely live down to our expectations or up to our demands. Start with the obvious: According to a survey reported in USA Today last week, 87 percent of Americans believe in the existence of sin. Transgressive sex tops the list of no-nos, with 81 percent checking the box next to adultery, and 56, 52 and 50 percent, respectively, coming down on abortion, homosexual behavior and the use of pornography. A majority also cites cheating on your taxes as sinful. From which we may conclude that America is a nation of hypocrites, self-justifiers and wishful thinkers. Still, in an era when church and state tryst as promiscuously as former New York Governor Elliot

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for anyone insisting that life divides into two impervious categories, sin and innocence. Spitzer did with his platinum-card call girls, keeping a halo affixed about the head is a requisite of public service. Thus, post-Spitzergate, a compulsory political ritual has been born: the pre-inaugural, preemptive moral cleansing, a sort of baptism, like the one staged by Spitzer’s successor, David Paterson. Upon taking the oath of office, Paterson announced that he too had strayed from his marital vows — though he was quick to point out that he hadn’t paid for his pleasures or spent campaign or public funds on the hotel bills. The commentariat chalked up Paterson’s speedy acquittal in the court of public opinion to the fact that he’s a nice guy, unlike the prickly and publicly prudish Spitzer. But I think something else saved Paterson: the pitch-perfect religio-political hymn he sang at the podium, a story that located his erotic wanderings within the realm of marriage and family. Sex at Upper Manhattan’s Days Inn was not hungry, kinky or anonymous. No, Paterson’s couplings were emotional, mobilized by the hurt and anger of strained monogamous commitment. But hard work — counseling — led to reconciliation. The family was reunited. Amen! The story gained an aura of almost harmonious domesticity when Paterson’s wife, Michelle, confessed her own dalliances. “Like most marriages, you go through certain difficult periods,” she told the press. “What’s important is for your kids to see you worked them out.” So there you had it: a 21st-century, familyfriendly Easter passion, replete with sacrilized love and worldly rejection, doubt and confession, death and rebirth — all that plus a refreshing splash, thanks to Michelle, of reality. As if that weren’t enough, Paterson added romance to the tale. “We were very much in love with each other when we got married,” he said. “We’re very much in love with each other now.” That marriage is about erotic love first and last — and not (to name a few) property, children, ambition, shared “Poli Psy” is a monthly column that can also be read on www.sevendaysvt.com. To reach Judith Levine, email levine@sevendaysvt.com.

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values or domestic comfort — is part of the fable we tell ourselves, and the reason we’re amazed anew each time a public spouse stays with an unfaithful partner. (Actually, most marriages don’t break up after an infidelity.) Americans, unlike virtually everyone else in the world, require that any saga of lust trumping monogamy feature a sinner and an innocent — or, in the secular legal language with which America expresses its religious convictions, a perpetrator and a victim. So the popular takeaway message of the Spitzer scandal (buttressed by the rap sheets of Clinton, Craig, McGreevy, Vitter, Hart and every other philanderer back to Henry VIII) is this: Men are dogs (I Googled the phrase and got 1820 hits in the last month) and women are their victims; angels. Men are dogs, the logic continues, because men want sex, whereas women are angels because women want love. Mr. Nice Guy Paterson reminded us that men also want love. But nobody, least of all Michelle, could allow that women sometimes just want to fuck. Still, in these last weeks, a good victim has been hard to find. Not just Michelle Paterson, but Silda Spitzer, too, has failed to fit the bill. Rumor has it that the Spitzers had a sexy marriage. The papers reported that she urged Elliot to fight back when the charges first emerged. How do we know she didn’t know about his pecadillos? Sure, she looked stunned at that podium — but I’d put money on her rejection of the New York Post’s advice: “Steamroll this Lousy Bum, Silda.” She probably isn’t going to listen to Dina Matos McGreevey, either. The former wife of New Jersey Governor James “I am a gay American” McGreevy (a.k.a. the “Love Gov”) proffered sisterly solidarity along with a plug for her own pathographic memoir, Silent Partner, in every available media outlet. But Dina’s bona fides as a victim started crumbling almost immediately. Into the scrum one Theodore Pedersen, a fresh-faced aide to the former governor, dropped the Molotov cocktail that he and the McGreevys had enjoyed regular threesomes — “Friday Night Specials,” they allegedly called them. Pedersen told the Star-Ledger he spoke up because he found it “offensive” to watch Dina “playing the victim. She’s trying to make this a payday for herself.” In a huff, he added, “I was her Silent Partner.” No fury like a boy toy scorned. As for Spitzer’s erstwhile consort, “Kristin,” at $1000 per hour, it was a stretch even for anti-porn crusader Melissa Farley to call her a victim (though she managed). By the end of the week, the aspiring singer whose stage name is Ashley Alexandra Dupré had logged $250,000 worth of downloads of her song “What We Want” and heard it played on Z-100 radio. There is no bad publicity, and now that we’ve seen Paris (Hilton), no better publicity than a little e-peddled pussy. In short, it’s been a tough couple of weeks for anyone insisting that life divides into two impervious categories, sin and innocence. The biggest challenge to this duality, though, did not involve sex. It was about race: Barack Obama’s address, “A More Perfect Union,” delivered March 18. The speech started out to staunch the hysteria stirred by videos of Obama’s pastor, Reverend Jeremiah

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which operates close to 300 supermarkets in New England and Florida, announced that cyber-thieves had compromised more than four million of its customers’ credit and debit card numbers over a fourmonth period beginning last December. If you paid close attention, you learned that Hannaford believed the data was stolen during the card-verification process. And you may have heard experts in information security — “infosec,” as they call it — speculate that someone may have violated company policy, or that the supermarket chain failed to comply with data-security standards developed by the credit-card industry. If you wanted a more technical understanding, you probably looked on the Internet, where the talk was of sniffers and firewall configurations and access-control measures. If even that failed to satisfy your curiosity, you might consider joining the Vermont chapter of InfraGard, a nonprofit organization with an

a computer forensics expert and member of the state’s Internet Crimes Task Force, began urging his information-technology “buddies” to start thinking seriously about the threat of cyber-crime. The response was underwhelming. “Everybody said, ‘You’re crazy,’” Kessler recalls. “‘It’s 1999, we’re worried about Y2K.’” The birth of the millennium came and went, but a few months in, after a series of network-security breaches — including well-publicized intrusions at AOL and Yahoo — Kessler’s idea gained traction. In September 2000, he invited information-technology people from private business, state government, academia, the military and the health-care industry to a meeting at a Burlington hotel. Kessler also invited a local FBI agent, Tom Leene, who called a couple of agents over from the regional office in Albany to give a presentation. That’s when Kessler first heard about InfraGard, which began in 1996 in the Cleveland FBI field office as a way to gain support from business and academia in the war on cyber-crime. In May 1998, President Bill Clinton signed Presidential Decision Directive 63, officially inviting the private sector to help law enforcement protect eight specific infrastructure “sectors”: telecommunications, electrical power systems, gas and oil storage and transportation, banking and finance, transportation, water supply systems, emergency services and government continuity. M.E. Kabay, who testified before Congress in support of Clinton’s final directive, says coordinating private and governmental resources to secure the nation’s most vital operations was long overdue. For one thing, those operations were increasingly linked and controlled by computer networks that were astonishingly vulnerable. “The Internet originated in the 1960s,” Kabay says. “It was never intended to be secure. We face vulnerabilities because of our dependency on relatively weakly protected networks.” The FBI’s National Infrastructure Protection Center took responsibility for InfraGard in the wake of PDD-63. Each FBI field office was charged with designating a special agent to coordinate interest in the organization, and local chapters began to form across the country. Members, collectively called the Alliance, are represented by an elected board of directors, and each chapter chooses its own officers. Kessler, who is secretary of Vermont InfraGard, says there are different ways of looking at the chapter’s membership. Fewer than 100 have signed a Secure Access Agreement, which precipitates an FBI records check for signs of involvement in terrorism or espionage, the criminal use of a telecommunications system or the mishandling of classified information. Vermont InfraGard’s mailing list includes about another 100 people who have opted not to sign the agreement, Kessler says, although they enjoy some rights of membership. “The Vermont chapter, being the feisty group that we are, have always said we put this together for our own mutual benefit, for information sharing and protection,” Kessler says. “And if people want to belong and not be vetted by the FBI, we’re OK with that — unless it matters.” One place where it matters is InfraGard’s secure website, a private portal to recent and ongoing cyber attacks and protective measures that have been employed against specific intrusions. Much of the time, the list’s members are watching their own networks, picking up cases of port-scanning, which hackers use to locate network vulnerabilities, or tracking large amounts of spam from an unusual source and, according to Kessler, “giving each other a heads-up.” Since 2003, when the National Infrastructure Protection Center was moved to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, InfraGard members have received daily, open-source reports from DHS about imminent threats. When a significant security breach occurs, Kabay says, it’s important that the communi-

cation about it be restricted to those who can prove “they are who they say they are and work for the people they claim they work for.” Defending against a cyber attack on an insecure network runs the risk of tipping off the attackers to potential lines of defense. “The last thing you want to do is say, ‘Oh, look, I’m being attacked,’” Kabay says. “You want to keep a lid on it and let people you trust know you have a problem so you can get a wide range of technical information and recommendations. “It could take hours or days to track the actual origins of an attack,” he continues, “and if someone else was victim to the same criminal organization, it’s possible we could save time by sharing information and going to law enforcement with the right information quickly.” While it’s hard to argue with that logic, it’s clear that, since Sept. 11, 2001, the private sector has been encouraged to carry out more functions of law enforcement. Meanwhile, considering the federal government’s illegal wiretaps, fraudulent national security letters and corporate immunity for violations of customers’ privacy rights, its commitment to due process has been called into question by the guardians of civil liberty. The ACLU and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) have both criticized so-called Information Sharing and Analysis Centers, which have been springing up around the country since the late 1990s. There are currently 11 ISACs, whose purpose is to “collect, distribute, analyze and share sensitive information” about threats to specific U.S. industries. Likewise, plans to create a nationwide network of “fusion centers” designed to “integrate public safety and private-sector entities” with law enforcement have raised suspicions among civil libertarians. According to EPIC, the information collected in fusion-center databases — Vermont’s is in Williston under the direction of the Vermont State Police — would come from an expanding array of sources: banking institutions, the criminal justice system, schools and universities, hospitals, public-health agencies and primary-care physicians, hotels and restaurants, postal and shipping services, private security firms and social services. “After 9/11, law enforcement felt that there was lots of information out there, but it wasn’t collected in a place that could provide for effective retrieval and aggregation to get profiles and leads on people who might be trying to commit any of a number of crimes,” Gilbert explains. “I’d be curious to know if any of the data or information that InfraGard might be able to provide is ending up in these fusion centers. My guess is that it is.” Meanwhile, beginning with the first Cyber Security Enhancement Act in 2002, private companies have been granted greater license to disclose customer records in lifethreatening situations. The Act has also expanded law enforcement’s surveillance powers by authorizing the use of pen registers, which record all numbers dialed from a particular phone, and trap and trace devices that mine signals from a telecommunication system. Gilbert says the ACLU is also worried about the government secrecy surrounding all the information sharing. The organization has been challenging proposed exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act for “critical infrastructure” and “cybersecurity,” which would presumably prohibit from disclosure information that may have originated with InfraGard. And, the ACLU says, it’s unclear whether information gathered in “real time” by FBI monitoring of

web traffic — a.k.a. surveillance — would be subject to privacy laws. While Kessler says the FBI’s claim that InfraGard has contributed to some 95 criminal investigations is “wholly believable,” he argues that the organization is “not a corporate pipeline to the cops.” “The FBI could no sooner get student information from Champlain College,” Kessler says, “than they could from a college where there was no individual with InfraGard membership.”

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unusual charter: to help the Federal Bureau of Investigation keep an eye on the infrastructure systems that are most vital to American life and the economy. FBI Director Robert Mueller, in a November 2007 speech on cyber-security at Penn State University, described InfraGard as a “more localized example” of the federal government’s many partnerships with private industry. “From computer security to the chemical sector,” InfraGard members, representing Fortune 500 companies down to small businesses, are collecting and sharing information about threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure. Mueller, who two years earlier had given the keynote address at InfraGard’s annual meeting, estimated that about 21,000 people belonged to the organization. “That amounts to 21,000 partners in our mission to protect America,” he said. There are more than 80 InfraGard chapters, each aligned with an FBI field office. Somewhere between 80 and 200 people comprise Vermont InfraGard, and almost all of them are in the “infosec” business. That means they tend to compartmentalize their lives, and share information, on a need-to-know basis. InfraGard isn’t a secret organization; it clearly exists where you’re most likely to find it — on the Internet. But, because it operates between the criminal and the crime fighter, discretion is a necessary qualification for full-fledged membership, which requires an FBI background check. Chapter by-laws bind InfraGard members to honor each other’s confidentiality and refrain from discussing the organization’s business outside official forums, such as meetings and pre-arranged presentations. The preferred means of communication among members is a secure computer network monitored by the FBI. According to Gary Kessler, a founder of Vermont InfraGard, that doesn’t mean those commu-

nications would be of interest, or use, to most people. “Quite frankly, we do most of the sharing amongst ourselves,” says Kessler, who teaches information assurance at Champlain College in Burlington. “Our FBI folks are seeing our emails, and they may or may not respond to it. More commonly, we’ll get something from another InfraGard chapter, something on the national level, with maybe some details, where vetted InfraGard members can see it.” In these times of heightened government surveillance, it’s easy to be wary of an organization like InfraGard, which, according to the FBI, has been involved in about 95 criminal investigations nationwide. After all, skeptics point out, InfraGard is just one of the many ways in which government has enjoined private citizens and corporations in the global “war on terror.” And the fact that relatively few people beyond the immediate or intellectual confines of the organization have even heard of InfraGard is beside the point. “I don’t know that much about this, and I’m not sure anybody really does, and I think that’s part of the problem,” says Allen Gilbert, executive director of the ACLU of Vermont. “We all sense the government is using various means to collect more and more information about people and about concrete things, like critical infrastructure. “What we don’t know,” Gilbert adds, “is how much is going on and how it’s all connected.” M.E. Kabay, director of the Master of Science in Information program at Norwich University’s School of Graduate Studies, “utterly repudiates” the implication that InfraGard is a threat to civil liberties. Kabay, who teaches a course on “computer security response-team management,” says InfraGard members are representatives of specific organizations who specialize in a field in which, often, the less said, the better. “I don’t have to tell anyone who is responsible for a specific function in my organization,” says Kabay, who is also the graduate school’s chief technical officer. “It’s basically nobody else’s business. I teach management and security, and I argue very, very strongly against publishing the complete directory of employees, their titles and phone numbers. I don’t allow outof-office messages, especially if you’re out of the office on vacation.” That kind of information, Kabay argues, can be used to gain unauthorized access to a network, leading to sabotage, the theft of intellectual property or huge financial losses. Likewise, an open-source discussion about specific attacks and defenses can be helpful to cyber-intruders. “They have computers, too, and they’re smart,” Kabay says. “They can deduce weaknesses and, in fact, can invent ways of exploiting vulnerabilities.” The current president of Vermont InfraGard is Rich Parker, the chief engineer at Vermont Public Radio in Colchester. Parker isn’t the group’s first member to compare the organization to a neighborhood watch, and he won’t be the last. “The local police might contact a neighborhood watch group,” Parker explains, “and let them know to be on the lookout for a middle-aged man, 5-foot-8-inches, slightly balding, driving around a certain neighborhood in a gray Pontiac, stopping and talking to unaccompanied children. “Now, would it be appropriate to post that information at the corner café,” Parker continues, “where the suspicious person, or a person working with them, would see it and where it might warn them to change cars or appearance or neighborhoods?” No, he says, it wouldn’t. The best scenario would be for police to approach a “known, trusted group of individuals” who would help spread word of a threat and be the eyes and ears of law enforcement. That said, Parker says, “If the police came to the group and said, ‘We’re asking you to let us know if you observe your neighbors involved in any political activities of the following kinds,’ of course, most of us would just tell them to go pound sand.”

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part where Rothschild suggests that InfraGard members have the authority to “shoot to kill� in the event of martial law, Kabay can’t contain his astonishment. “What on Earth is he talking about?� Kabay wonders out loud. “They have permission to shoot to kill?!� The FBI quickly published a response to Rothchild’s piece, saying the agency has not “deputized� InfraGard members. Moreover, InfraGard members possess “no extraordinary powers and have no greater right to ‘shoot to kill’ than other civilians.� Kabay says InfraGard members

over personal privacy intrusions. Gilbert, of the Vermont ACLU, isn’t entirely surprised by this ambivalence. He said Vermonters, who “love to say they value privacy rights,� have shown a willingness to allow government to collect personal information. A case in point is the state’s database on prescription drug use. The goal, Gilbert explains, is to get help for people who appear to be abusing the drugs. However, prosecutors could also access the database, which is controlled by the state health department, to investigate crimes. “In a lot of other states these

are all “people of good will� who appreciate having an FBI agent who will take their calls when they suspect a serious breach of infrastructure security is about to occur. “We’re a defensive organization,� Kabay says. “We don’t harm anybody else. We don’t attack anybody else. We are a threat to no one except criminals.� Kabay is, in fact, a member of the ACLU who believes the Bush administration’s record on due process is abysmal. He has written about the danger of overzealously pursuing cyber-crime, most recently when a federal judge upheld the right of a Vermont man, who had been accused of possessing child pornography, to refuse to divulge the password to his encryption software. Kabay lauded the judge’s decision. “Oh, my,� he says as he skims Rothchild’s story. “I must write to The Progressive.� It’s not clear how many Americans, beyond the established champions of civil liberties, actually care about government intrusion. According to a May 2006 poll by ABC News and the Washington Post, most Americans agree that surveillance of telephone records is an acceptable way for the federal government to investigate possible terrorist threats. Sixty-five percent of respondents said that terrorism investigations should not be hindered by government concerns

things have become huge bones of contention,� Gilbert says. “Some legislatures have said, ‘Get out of here, we’re not going to do this.’ In Vermont, people thought it was an OK idea. It was astounding to me that people were so accepting of this.� Gilbert believes it may be because Vermont is small and people are more trusting. When government officials say personal information will be kept secure and remain confidential, Vermonters tend to take them at their word. When the FBI first proposed a Vermont InfraGard chapter, Gary Kessler recalls, potential members exhibited a “natural nervousness� over the idea. He describes the Vermont chapter as “ex-patriot hippies� who take their professional responsibilities, but not themselves, seriously. “We wanted to be sure that if we can get together and do stuff and help the FBI, then fine,� Kessler recalls, “as long as we could still maintain what we felt our charter was: that we are a Vermont group, concerned with helping Vermonters.� Information security is a serious business that seems to grow more

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His protectiveness is understandable, given that he’s been studying Puppis A for more than 20 years. Though Winkler has conducted the bulk of his research from an on-campus lab, he has also gazed at the star through a telescope

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in Chile. As one of 19 scientists worldwide publishing papers on Puppis, he is granted special viewing privileges at the South American observatory for a few days every year. On a recent visit with Winkler on the Middlebury College campus, the professor enters his fifthfloor office in McCardell Bicentennial Hall wearing corduroys, a V-neck sweater and thick glasses. In a few weeks, he’ll head to Chile for a semester-long sabbatical of telescopic “observing runs.” “Everything that we know came from visible light,” Winkler begins, cupping his hands behind his head. But when the world was created 13 million years ago, it was “chemically very boring” — full of hydrogen, that is — and relatively monochromatic. Today’s atmosphere includes some “more interesting” characters, Winkler says — carbon, oxygen, calcium and iron. Such elements were “cooked up inside stars and then blasted out into space when those stars blew up.” Puppis A, the remnant of one such explosion, was created when a huge star “ended its life,” according to the HarvardSmithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Winkler surmises that since the original star was approximately 25 times the mass of the sun, its cosmic suicide must have been a “dandy explosion” on par with “a gazillion bowling balls crashing to the floor.” Winkler first fell for Puppis A in 1985, when he and a fellow scientist discovered that the star, at the tender age of 3700 years, was a “relatively young” supernova remnant. Winkler quietly monitored his obsession — a.k.a. “RX J0822-4300” — throughout the Reagan “Star Wars” years. In the mid-1990s, Winkler and a scientist from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center discovered Puppis’ inner core, or “neutron star.” Fast-forward to November 2007, when he and a different NASA scientist published a new paper in the University of Chicago’s Astrophysical Journal. By comparing observatory data from 1999 and 2005 recorded by the Chandra X-Ray Observatory — a NASA satellite that orbits 200 times higher than the Hubble telescope — the astrophysicists concluded that Puppis A’s neutron star was moving at a speed of over 3 million miles per

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hour. The Harvard-Smithsonian Center reports that the star, which has already traveled 20 million light years, will eventually “escape” from the Milky Way. “So far as we know, it’s the speed record for neutron stars,” Winkler says with a grin. What’s more, “optical filaments” from supernova remnants offer a visible record of pre-human evolution. (The optical filaments chart history in a similar way that the rings of an old-growth tree would, except that you can’t run your fingers over them.) Star science may be wonky, but it sparks the human imagination. Astrophysics “is not going to solve the war on poverty or prevent flooding of New Orleans,” Winkler concedes. But even though “the pure-science bit is a relatively small piece of NASA’s pie,” he adds, images culled from such spacey sources as the Hubble telescope “feed the curiosity of people who occupy the planet.” Pure science has certainly fed his curiosity. Winkler fondly remembers when Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite, was launched on the evening of October 4, 1957, as he was returning from a football game. While attending graduate school

at Harvard in the late 1960s, he developed a “casual interest” in astrophysics. He came to Middlebury College to teach in 1969 — the same year Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Winkler declares that the intervening decades have been a golden age not just for NASA but for astrophysics in general. In 1973, a major breakthrough in X-ray technology facilitated much of his subsequent star research. And equipment in use today, such as the Chandra observatory that tracks Puppis A, is broadening the astrophysical playing field even further. “Science, like any creative enterprise, is a joyful endeavor,” Winkler says with a smile. “This is a gas; it’s a real kick in the pants.” Karl Twelker, a Winkler protégé who is currently enrolled in a physics PhD program at Stanford University, hints that his former prof never lost his Sputnik-era zeal. A former teaching assistant for Winkler’s introductory physics class, Twelker recalls the elder man as something of a “showman” in an academic setting. That entailed “yanking tablecloths” and “riding a fire

extinguisher full of CO 2 ” to demonstrate scientific concepts such as inertia. “Frank knows the material really well, but he enjoys sharing it with students who aren’t willing to dig into it as deeply as he is,” explains Twelker, one of about 10 students who have accompanied Winkler to Chile over the years. “It’s really impressed me, and I see myself following in his footsteps.” Not all of Winkler’s charges express such boundless enthusiasm for astrophysics, but that’s probably a good thing. The professor chose small, 2350-student Middlebury College over a big university in part because he enjoys interacting with students who aren’t headed for careers in the hard sciences. “Even though I get older every year, the students don’t,” notes Winkler, who is 65. “There’s always new and fresh ideas coming in. And it keeps you honest.” Another thing that’s always changing? College facilities. An hour after meeting with a reporter, Winkler leads the way up to the sixth floor of Bicentennial Hall, where a staircase opens onto a closet-sized entryway. An infrared bulb illuminates the narrow space. That

helps your eyes adjust to the dark, Winkler says as he turns a door handle. In the next room, which is unheated, a string of red lights leads the way up another set of stairs. At the top lies a gleaming white telescope. Above that, a retractable, circular ceiling is poised to reveal the starry firmament. The 8-year-old observatory is the largest in Vermont. “This is the telescope . . . the primary mirror is about here . . . it’s 24 inches in diameter,” Winkler explains while tweaking a lever. An eyehole affords curious visitors a glimpse into the heavens on clear nights. A digital camera takes pictures and feeds them into a nearby computer laboratory. But even the shiniest gadget is just an expensive extension of our cognitive faculties. Winkler explains that the last Milky Way supernova before Puppis A was observed in 1604, five years before Galileo used a telescope to discover craters of the Earth’s moon and the moons of Jupiter. Before he descends the stairs, Winkler glances at the telescope and offers a non-technical analogy: “It’s basically a light bucket that collects light in that big eye and focuses it in yours.” m

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man when he declares, “MocoSpace is about trying to democratize the Internet a little bit.” The tools MocoSpace is spreading to the masses are standard social networking fare. Users create an account, input some basic personal info, upload photos, and find “friends” online whom they may or may not already know. They interact with their friends by rating them (from 1 to 10) and leaving comments on their profiles. They can also instant-message each other or talk in chat rooms. According to Siegel, the biggest uses of the site are “finding friends, dating and flirting,” and MocoSpace is designed with that in mind. Click on “find friends” and you can search for “girls online” or “guys online.” Or you can click “near me.” Members from Burlington will find about 98 others nearby, including cootdog, bad_boyz32, angelblueeyes, and babimomma802. To put that online community in perspective, there are more than 40,000 users in the Burlington, Vermont, Facebook network. Economy of expression is even more important on MocoSpace than on other social networking sites, because most people are using a phone keypad to type. So most messages are in shorthand. Take Babimomma802’s profile, for example. She identifies herself as a 20-year-old female. Beneath her photo, she offers this advice: “Neva believe wut u hur unless u kno 4 sho or trust:-P” Translation: “Never believe what you hear unless you know for sure or trust.” The punctuation is a smiley face sticking out its tongue. Babimomma’s 63 friends are similarly succinct when they leave comments on her profile. One writes, “Dropped n 2 say hi & 2 rate ua 10. & 2 tell u. id luv 2 b ur friend!” Messages like these may sound frivolous, but Siegel argues otherwise. He says MocoSpace is a lifeline for some members, particularly single mothers. He recalls a woman who had been an active member for months who was suddenly saying goodbye to all of her MocoSpace friends. Siegel noticed, and contacted her to

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find out why. Turns out she couldn’t pay her cellphone bill. “We found out that her cellphone, and MocoSpace specifically, is her only connection to the outside world,” he says. So MocoSpace paid her bill. Now each week they pay phone bills for 10 members. But altruism isn’t Siegel’s only motivation — there’s money in mobile, too. MocoSpace has garnered $7 million in venturecapital funding in the past few years, and has a total of 25 employees working out of offices in Boston and Israel. The free service is supported by text ads for ringtones, BlackBerries and psychic hotlines. Siegel won’t say how much money the company is making, but he will say they’re generating “several million dollars” in annual revenue. Siegel is definitely onto something, according to Ann DeMarle, director of the Emergent Media Center at Champlain College. She notes that cellphones have long been used for non-voice applications

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A EXHIBIT “The Boat Show,” a thematic group exhibit in multiple media. Main Floor Gallery, Studio Place Arts, Barre. Through April 12.

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lthough boats and ships are essentially just vehicles to transport humans and cargo through water, they hold a special — and often metaphoric — place in our imaginations. Hence “The Boat Show,” currently at Studio Place Arts in Barre, artistically plies the maritime motif with 40 artworks by 27 artists from around Vermont and as far away as the West Coast. Aptly named curator Janet Van Fleet organized the exhibition into loosely related groups according to theme. Among them: boats at night, disasters at sea, and what she calls “the journey to the next world.” That such clear-cut categories emerged from the material, Van Fleet writes in a curator’s statement, “makes me realize that we are tapping into a universal theme . . . with different artists riffing on it, each in their own fashion.” Janet Fredericks has supplied ethereal paintings of the journey-to-the-next-world kind. Her 110-by-42inch “Sacred Cargo” is a long, mixed-media work on paper depicting a boat that seems suitable for conveying a soul to the spirit realm. Fredericks used both drawing media and acrylic paint in creating the reddish-brown earth tones of the piece. In her 22-by-30-inch “Between Earth and Water,” dated 1995, a boatman as mysterious as Charon — the ferryman of Greek mythology who brought passengers on one-way trips to Hades — steers a dark vessel through a textural, atmospheric blue and redorange background. Strange arches in the distance beg the question: Is this a view of Venice, or a more

metaphysical scene? The painting’s title and mood suggest the latter. Michael Heffernan’s three 12-by-14-inch collages of a foundering sailboat convey an ironically playful narrative. Their titles are “Disaster at Sea — High Seas”; “Disaster at Sea — Breaking Up”; and “To the Depths.” The sails of Heffernan’s geometric, childlike boats are made from snippets of a picture of “The

this show. Some of the most delightful appear in a single entry entitled “Migration — Transport Series,” by Danielle Bodine of Clinton, Washington. Her petite armada consists of nine 12-inch, papier-mâché boats that look like little kayaks. Installed on wires about 6 inches off the wall, each vessel is stuffed with various fibers or organic objects such as seeds, and stain-painted in muted hues.

The show’s themes include boats at night, disasters at sea and “the journey to the next world.” Raft of the Medusa,” an epic disaster-at-sea masterpiece by Théodore Géricault (1791-1824). Heffernan’s flat patterning for waves and sky appear in festive aqua, light blues and orange. His astute use of the Géricault lends the images a dire yet satiric edge. Dorothy Martinez’ 14-by-14-inch sailboat painting entitled “Dream” appears in the “boats at night” group. Like Heffernan’s, her vessel is also a bit childlike, with a simple orange hull and a white sail. It floats in a dreamy chartreuse background over a band of churning, black-and-white “sea,” which runs along the lower edge of the picture plane. A patch of cerulean blue at one edge of the picture suggests the green mist is about to break up. Several fascinating sculptural pieces barged into

A kayak is also referenced in Lian Brehm’s “Boat with Walrus Image.” The 32-inch, vertically wallmounted abstract kayak has seven sticks lying horizontally over the graceful shape; a pattern ostensibly made of walrus bones appears underneath the sticks. The form is as elegant as it is mysterious. Though it was not originally intended as a work of art, Plainfield boat builder Bill Moulton’s 15-foot-long “Cosine Wherry Boat,” installed in the middle of the gallery, has a commanding presence. The sleek rowboat is made from cedar strips and is an impressive, beautiful craft. In the context of “The Boat Show,” it becomes an elegant piece of sculpture. This thematic SPA exhibit will sail into the sunset on April 12. m

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BURIED TREASURE In Larry Bowling’s evocative mixed-media works, physical layers seem to represent layers of metaphor. The Charlestown, Massachusetts, artist’s current exhibition, “Meditations and Daydreams,â€? at Studio Place Arts in Barre, is rich with Mylar transfers of art-historical imagery, architectural façades and portraits collaged onto oil paintings. The ghostly transparencies contrast with Bowling’s bold textures. His third-floor show is on view through April 12. Pictured: “Mood Cerulean.â€?

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TALKS/ EVENTS ‘THE PAINTED WORD’: Wyn Cooper and Karla Van Vliet read in this series, hosted by Major Jackson, highlighting writers whose work represents "significant explorations into language, song and art." Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. March 26, music at 6 p.m.; readings at 6:30 p.m. ‘ART FITS VERMONT’ MEETINGS: The Vermont Arts Council-sponsored statewide community arts project is the subject of an information talk at the Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph. Info, www.vermontarts council.org. March 26, 4 p.m. MONTPELIER ART & MAPLE SUGAR WALK: Vermont's capital offers a sweet deal: art exhibits at 24 venues around downtown and samples of maple sugar products at each one. Info, www.lazypear.com. March 28, 4-8 p.m. ART’S ALIVE AUCTION: Live art auction, refreshments and live music by Taryn Noelle. Union Station, Burlington, info@artsalivevt.com. March 29, art preview 5 p.m.; auction 6:30 p.m. KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Original paintings and benefit to raise awareness for Traumatic Brain Injury and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. Candles & Creations, Blue Mall, South Burlington, 872-3746 or 660-8021. Benefit event with speakers and auction March 30, 5 p.m. $10. NOONTIME ART LECTURE: Dana Walrath, assistant professor at the UVM College of Medicine, gives a talk entitled "Mind-Body Meridians and Medicine" in conjunction with a current exhibit. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. April 2, 12:15 p.m.

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KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Political and spiritual paintings. Center for Cultural Pluralism, Allen House, UVM, Burlington, 872-3746. Through March. STEPHEN SCHAUB: THE LAST FIVE YEARS: An exhibition of photography that illustrates the Vermont artist's evolution in making and printing images over the last five years. Kasini House, Burlington, 264-4839. Through April 5. MAKING THE MARK: "Creative Wasteland: Self-portraits in Trash," a group show. L/L Gallery, Living/ Learning Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4200. Through April 4. ROBERT WALDO BRUNELLE JR.: New acrylic figurative paintings. Allscripts Building, 25 Green Mountain Drive, Burlington, 899-1106. Through April. MAGGIE SHERMAN: Photographs of eight multimedia community art projects by the Vermont artist. The Gallery at Burlington College, 8629616. Through April 7. MALTEX SHOW: The hallways of all four floors are filled with paintings by Valerie Ugro, Gregory Albright, Lee Arrington and Peter Williams; monoprints by Nori Lupfer and Carolyn Shattuck; photography by Jim Rathmell; and sculpture and shadowboxes by Aaron Stein. Maltex Building, Burlington, 865-7166. Through August. THE 21ST ANNUAL CHILDREN’S ART EXHIBITION: Works by students of Burlington's elementary schools. Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166. Through March. REBECCA BABBIT: "Toujours, France," photographs from a trip to that scenic country and its capital, Paris. Firehouse Center Community Darkroom, Burlington, 865-7166. Through April 27. ANN DAY: "Imagery: A Celebration in Art and Poetry," photographs by the artist-poet. Heineberg Senior and Community Center, Burlington, 8633982. Through April 1. LORRAINE MANLEY: "In Celebration of Landscape," impressionistic paintings of Vermont trees and vistas. Chittenden Bank, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 893-7860. Through April. HANNAH BEAN: "Subconscious Day Dreaming," bold acrylic paintings. The Skinny Pancake, Burlington, 2795942. Through April 9. ROBERT RINALDI: Fine art photography exploring the human impact on the landscape and mixed media with vintage text and photographs, Pickering Room, through April; and ‘WILPF HISTORY: WOMEN'S HISTORY IN VERMONT’: Photographs, artwork, posters and memorabilia concerning the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Fletcher Room, through March; and LEAH WITTENBERG: "At Witt's End," 25 political cartoons enlarged to 24 by 36 inches, Mezzanine, through March. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 865-7200. ADAM GLAZER/STUDIO INNER SANCTUM: Illustrations and digital art from the past and present. Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Through March. GILLIAN KLEIN: Moody cityscape oil paintings. Opportunities Credit Union, Burlington, 264-4839. Through May 21. KATHLEEN GORMLEY: Mixed-media works, Bar; and the BURLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION: Annual Placemat contest winners, with the theme "Celebrating Diversity," Solarium; and KEVIN FAHEY: Paintings, Dining Room. The Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647. Through March. THREE COLLECTIONS OF PHOTOBASED WORK: ORIN LANGELLE: "Photographs of Global Resistance," photojournalism; and GERARD W. RINALDI: "Un Autre Ballet," photo-

drawings; and MICHAEL STRAUSS: "Worlds in Motion," molecular landscapes. Artpath Gallery, Burlington, 563-2273. Through April. NAKKI GORANIN: "American Photobooth," an exhibit of vintage, vernacular photographs selected from the artist's new book of the same name. Pine Street Art Works, Burlington, 863-8100. Through March. PEGGY KANNENSTINE: Oil paintings from the artist's "jazz series," Gates 1 & 2; and PETER WILLIAMS: Oil paintings, Skyway & Escalator. Burlington Airport, 865-7166. Through May. ‘BETWEEN SOFT MACHINES AND HARD SCIENCE’: "The Interstitial Art of David Powell," an installation of digital prints and historic scientific instruments; and 'ACTORS AND EXORCISTS': "Masks of Sri Lanka," from the permanent collection; and MICHAEL LIGHT: "100 Suns," a collection of photographs of atomic explosions carried out by the U.S. in the 1950s and '60s over Nevada and the Pacific Ocean. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through June 8. BETH PEARSON: Oil paintings. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 862-3081. Through March.

:: champlain valley FIVE-TOWN-AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Works by the young, emerging artists celebrating National Youth Art Month. Art on Main, Bristol, 453-4032. Through March 29. FRAN BULL: "Dark Matter," new works on manipulated canvases. Gallery-inthe-Field, Brandon, 247-0125. Through March 30 by appointment. DANIEL DOYLE: "Recent Fotographic Work." Park Squeeze, Vergennes, 8779996. Through April. JOAN MACKENZIE: "Giraffes, Zebras, Moose & More," whimsical animal paintings and prints. Bobcat CafĂŠ, Bristol, 453-3311. Through March. LOWELL SNOWDEN KLOCK: "Small Things Considered," intimate photographs focusing on details of texture, light and shadow, patterns and color relationships. Brandon Artists' Guild, 247-4956. Through April 27. ‘IN THEIR OWN WORDS’: An exhibition of images and stories created by Charlotte-based photographer Ned Castle in collaboration with members of Vermont's refugee community. Vermont Folklife Center, Middlebury, 388-4964. Through June 14. BETHANY BOND & MICHAEL SCOTT: "Connections: A Collaboration of Art and Music," photo assemblages based on connections and the cyclical aspect of life, and "acoustic bliss," respectively. Bar Antidote, Vergennes, 877-2555. Through April 1. LEWIS WICKES HINE: Black-and-white images from the early-20th-century photographer depicting children workers exploited in the Industrial Revolution. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, 3882117. Through April 5. ‘ELOQUENT VISTAS’: Nineteenth-century landscape photography from the George Eastman House collection, through April 20; and 'ART NOW': Recent acquisitions in photography and film/video, through August 10. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 443-5007.

:: central ELIZABETH NELSON: Landscape paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media. Sean and Nora's, Barre, 476-7326. Through November. SUZANNE REXFORD WINSTON: Monoprints. The Green Bean Gallery at Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, art whirled23@yahoo.com. April 1-30. ROBIN LAHUE: Colorful oil paintings by the local artist. Vermont

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Chocolatiers, Northfield, 485-7770. Through March 29. ROSE O’NEILL-SUSPITSYA & NECOLE ZAYATZ: "Wanderlust: Neoplasia to Matroshka," giclée prints of paintings in the artist's "Chemical Battles Series"; and photographs from working-class life in the Stavropol region of Russia, respectively. Northlight Digital Gallery, White River Junction, 2801888. Through May 9. ‘MARILYN PRESENTS . . . 10 YEARS OF ART IN THE SUPREME COURT’: Vermont Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Skoglund has been curating the lobby for a decade. This show is a microcosm of all those previous exhibits, with works in multiple media by 12 artists. Vermont Supreme Court Lobby, Montpelier, 828-5657. Through April 25. ‘MARCH MADNESS SHOW’: Nearly 20 artists from the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center show wall works in multiple media. The Brick Box Gallery, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 438-2097. Through April 6. DENYS WORTMAN: Original drawings by the celebrated cartoonist (1887-1958). Center for Cartoon Studies, White River Junction, 295-3319. Through May 3. MICHAEL T. JERMYN: "Immaculate Perception: Winterscapes," black-andwhite images by the Montpelier photographer. Blinking Light Gallery, Plainfield, 454-0141. Through March 30. ‘100’: Local students from K-12 contribute artworks in various media exploring the numeric theme as a tribute to the Chandler's Centennial. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 728-6464. Through March 30. GAAL SHEPHERD: "La Mureille: an exhibition on the theme of a wall," 47 pieces in pastels, oils, photographs, mixed media and sculpture depicting an ancient stone barn in France. Cooler Gallery, White River Junction, 2958008. Through May 2. ELIZABETH MAYOR: Large animal woodcuts, Studio Gallery; and SHERI TOMEK: Black-and-white photographs of events from the past four years at TRPS, Hall Gallery. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, 295-5901. Through April 3. JOAN SCHATZMAN: "I Am Artist. So Can You," drawings and prints. Kismet, Montpelier, 223-8646. Through March. AMY STOREY: New improvisational paintings on paper using water, wind, pigment, salt and other media, and exploring the engagement of the self, materials and random forces. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College, 468-1266. Through March 28. ‘THE BOAT SHOW’: A flotilla of artistic boats and ships, Main Floor Gallery; and silent-auction items to benefit SPA programs, Second Floor Gallery; and LARRY BOWLING: "Meditations and Daydreams," mixed-media paintings. Studio Place Arts, Barre, 479-7069. Through April 12. AZARIAN FAMILY ART SHOW: Paintings, drawings and woodcuts by nine members of this artistic Vermont family in a shared exhibit. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through April 22. CAROL E.S. MACDONALD: "In the Company of Crows," prints. Governor's Office, Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 828-0749. Through March 28. JESSE LOVASCO: "Archives Unframed," pastel paintings. The Shoe Horn, Montpelier, 229-5454. Through March.

:: northern ART FROM INDIA’S UNTOUCHABLE COMMUNITIES: Drawings and paintings collected by Burlington outsider/folk art dealer Pat Parsons, including works with subject matter ranging from Buddhist legends to topical events. The Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 6575123. Through March 30.

WINTER EXHIBITION: Paintings by new-to-the-gallery artist Mark Boedges as well as Vermonters Robert O'Brien, Elizabeth Allen, Bob Aiken and Jan Brough. Vermont Fine Art Gallery, Stowe, 253-9653. Through March. ‘YOUNG PHILADELPHIA REALISTS’: Featuring works by 10 emerging artists from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 635-1469. Through April 5. DANILO GONZALEZ & CHRISTOPHER GRIFFIN: "The Temperature of Color,"

new paintings combining the colorful cultures of North and Latin America by the international artists, from Dominican Republic and Canada, respectively. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, Stowe, 253-8943. Through April. RICH ARENTZEN & TOVE OHLANDER: The glassblowing couple show their works inspired by modern Scandinavian folk art. J. Wagner Designs, Greensboro, 533-2100. Through March. ‘OBJECTS OF DESIRE: STILL LIFE PAINTINGS’: A group exhibit featuring some of Vermont's finest artists in the

genre, including Susan Abbott, Julie Y. Baker Albright, Tom Nicholas, Jody dePew McLean, Lucy Petrie and others, through May 11; and 'MY COUSIN HAS EIGHT LEGS': Original artworks by nationally known children's book illustrators Tomie dePaola, Tracey Campbell Pearson, Phoebe Stone, Jasper Tomkins and Vladimir Vagin, through May 14. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 644-5100.

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n the next four to five years, The University of Vermont is planning on building a $70 million sports complex that will house up to 3000 more fans than the 4000 that Gutterson Fieldhouse holds. This building is home to the school’s hockey and basketball teams, which bring the largest audiences among UVM’s various sporting events. School officials think a new complex is a good way to increase space, but finding the funds will be a major effort. For this week’s CQ, Seven Days skated over to UVM to query Catamounts about the proposed sports expansion…

Do you think UVM needs to build a new sports complex? If not, where would the money be better spent? Ryan McConn, 20, junior biology major “I think that if they’re going to build another sports complex, then they better earn another $70 million and pay $35 million to each one of the coaches that they recruit . . . UVM doesn’t win anything but hockey, and they have a perfectly fine hockey rink. If they’re going to build a $70 million sports complex, then they better get some serious coaches that are going to get some wins.”

Maggie Weiss, 21, senior psychology major “The money could be better spent on [academic] departments. The art department has almost no funding. I mean, they have a little bit of funding, but it should be going to different departments. Academic departments — not to the sports teams. We have a great sports complex already.”

Christina Stang, 22, senior political science major “I think that it would be a good long-term investment, but I think that as far as other priorities, such as . . . environmental priorities and social consciousness. It could go towards other things such as fair wages on campus, more equitably spread across the faculty. I do also understand the aspect that, for the long term, it would attract more students, and that is what UVM is trying to do. They are becoming increasingly corporatized. In that respect, it’s a good decision if that’s the image that they want.”

Charles Black, 20, junior finance major

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“They should put the money towards dorms . . . student life, and everything around it. To spend $70 million on something that will be done in 10 years that won’t even affect students now . . . I don’t think it’s worth it. There’s things that need to be done here. [Like] a new parking garage. There’s no parking at this school . . .”

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Difficulty this week: HH

Corey Rost, 20, sophomore English major “If it’s really needed, then they should, but $70 million is a lot of money that could be spent in other places that are more necessary. For instance, the tuition is extremely high . . . and expanding departments and the academics should be a priority over building new sports stadiums and arenas, or whatever it’s going to be. If you can bring in more money from Burlington . . . people, then, sure, do it, but I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary.”

H = Moderate HH = Challenging HHH = Hoo, boy!

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n a day when millions of Americans were reeling from the news that there were trace amounts of prescription drugs in their drinking water, President George W. Bush made a stunning announcement at the White House. “I am responsible for this,” Mr. Bush told reporters. “This is my idea of a prescription-drug plan.” Standing before a banner reading “Prescription Accomplished,” the president said that he hoped providing Americans with free medications via their tap water would prove to be “the finest legacy” of his administration. Mr. Bush indicated that America’s druglaced waters could boost tourism in the United States, adding that English rocker Pete Doherty was “getting on the next plane over here.” Across the country, the announcement that President Bush had doped America’s drinking water with dozens of prescription medications drew a variety of reactions. “It makes me proud to be an American,” said pitching great Roger Clemens. Responding to the news that she had been imbibing anti-anxiety drugs in her

water, New York resident Carol Foyler said, “I’m not worried about it, but come to think of it, I’m not worried about anything anymore.” But Atlanta’s Tracy Klujian said that he believes all drinking water in the United States should come with a warning label indicating possible side effects. “I had a glass of water yesterday, and I had an erection lasting more than four hours,” he said.

I’m not worried about it, but come to think of it, I’m not worried about anything anymore. carol foyler

Elsewhere, shuttle astronauts planned to assemble the first robot in outer space, despite warnings that the robot would kill them and take over the ship.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s a good time

to start preparing for the shocks that will arrive when the Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012. Some measures to consider: Learn how to use a gun, live off the grid, and gather edible plants that grow in the wild. APRIL FOOL! Everything I just said was a histrionic lie. Here’s my real message: The period leading up to the winter solstice in 2012, as well as that day itself, will bring no more than the usual rate of breakdowns and breakthroughs that has characterized the last two decades. Of course, that’s still more novelty per year than previous generations experienced in a lifetime. But you’ve become pretty good at adapting, haven’t you? This week I suggest you expand your mind even further about the massive transformations we’re in the midst of, and think about how you can become even more skilled at constantly changing.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): When you call to get pizza delivered and the clerk who takes your order asks your name, say you’re Paris Hilton. When someone you’re meeting is annoyed because you’re late, say you couldn’t help it because you were smoking crack in the bus station bathroom with your mom and lost track of time. If asked how much education you have, say you have three PhDs in astrobiology, Russian literature and whale songs. APRIL FOOL! In fact, it’s crucial for you to be utterly accurate about yourself. Try to go the entire week without indulging in even one white lie about who you really are.

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(May 21-June 20): Danni, the renowned “Psychic to the Rich and Famous,” predicts that disgraced ex-governor of New York Eliot Spitzer will relocate to Nevada to build an empire of legal high-end brothels that will feature the services of Britney Spears and other starlets on the downside. In that extravagant spirit, I prophesy that during the rest of 2008, you Geminis will have love lives that are as tumultuous and melodramatic and desperately interesting as the romantic escapades of bi-polar Hollywood idols. APRIL FOOL! Your love life may be unusual, uncanny and highly entertaining during the next eight months, but it won’t be painfully funny.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you feel

possessed by a ghost this week, don’t worry about it: You’re just channeling the spirit of a person you were in a previous incarnation. So yes, you may feel like a puppet whose strings are being yanked by an invisible entity, but at least you can rest content knowing that entity used to be you. APRIL FOOL! You should not, under any circumstances, allow yourself to be controlled by the old days and the old ways — even if the invasive force comes in the form of someone you used to be.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Author Rick Fields wrote about the time a friend called to recommend a workshop he’d signed up for. “You’ve got to come,” the friend said. “This seminar will completely change your life in one brief weekend.” Fields was skeptical. “I don’t want to completely change my life this weekend,” he replied. “I’ve got a lot of things to do on Monday.” I urge you, Leo, to adopt a similar stance toward any big educational experiences that promise to dislodge you from your routine. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, the astrological omens suggest you’ll benefit from responding to invitations that just might thoroughly upgrade your world very quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In his science

fiction book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams says “the meaning of life, the universe and everything” is the number 42. This week you will prove that’s wrong, as you accumulate substantial evidence that the meaning of life, the universe and everything is actually 59. APRIL FOOL! The meaning of everything can’t be reduced to one number, or even to a single theory or ideology. In fact, the meaning of everything is just the opposite: It’s glorious mystery. It’s gorgeous, mind-teasing ambiguity and fertile, fascinating chaos. Get out there and enjoy the prodigious, kaleidoscopic truth!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ralph Nader for

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you’re intent on scoring and imbibing an exotic psychedelic drug from Africa, please seek out stuff that has been grown organically. If you’re planning to acquire a panther as a house pet, make sure it has been housebroken. And if you find it impossible to repress your urge to stagger into a bar and find a stranger to take home for a night of carnal rapture, be sure to practice safe sex. APRIL FOOL! Everything I just said is a lie. Here’s my real message for you: You’re susceptible to rationalizing risky behavior, which could lead you to do stupid things. I suggest you either postpone sketchy adventures for a couple of weeks, or else get frank feedback from a clear-headed friend before diving in.

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ill Clinton’s national saxophone-playing debut is the best-remembered segment from Arsenio Hall’s 1989-1994 latenight talk show. But a regular monologue feature — “Things That Make STORY You Go Hmmm” — also entered the ELISABETH pop culture lexicon. CREAN Just as Hall puzzled over the incongruous, inexplicable and downright IMAGE strange, I’ve encountered the first play C O U R T E S Y O F that has truly made me go, hmmm: KATHERINE Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Our Country’s LANDWEHRLE Good (1988). While Champlain College’s current production featured Our Country’s entertaining performances from an Good, directed energetic ensemble of student, commuby Joanne Farrell, nity and professional actors, much produced by Champlain College. about the oddly disjointed play is conFlynnSpace, founding. Burlington. Based on a true story, Our Country’s March 27-29, Good takes place in the opening months 8 p.m. $18. of British settlement in Australia, at the tiny prison-camp foothold that later becomes Sydney. The first shipload of soldiers and prisoners arrives, and the fledgling colony struggles for survival. To improve morale, the governor encourages a young officer, Lieutenant Ralph Clark, to stage a play with convicts as actors. This creates controversy among the other officers, especially because some feel the show Clark chooses — a light comedy about military life — might undermine their authority. The governor supports Clark, however, and so casting and rehearsal plans proceed. Most of the convicts have been exiled for trivial offenses. In 1789, even a petty theft conviction could carry a death sentence, both in England and in the new colony. A break-in at the dwindling food depot leaves some of the actors facing a possible date with the hangman, who is a fellow cast member. Infighting among the actors and harassment from hostile soldiers also jeopardize the rehearsal process. Meanwhile, sexual liaisons between officers and prisoners further complicate the dynamics between captors and captives. And a lone aborigine hints at the coming confrontation between cultures. Eventually, the show does go on. Wertenbaker crams a lot of Big Ideas into Our Country’s Good, which received a handful of awards including a 1991 Tony nomination for best new play after a brief Broadway run. But she asks a lot of questions without trying to answer them. The officers debate the hot Enlightenment-era topic of nature versus nurture. Is the convicts’ criminality “an innate tendency,” or can fallen men be redeemed? They argue whether the colony’s purpose is to punish or rehabilitate. And the playwright’s navelgazing query looms awkwardly over the life-and-death issues of crime and punishment: Does theater have a civilizing influence? A play that poses unanswered questions can provoke thought. But when that same play also starts several narrative threads without ultimately tying at least some of them together, that provokes frustration and confusion. We don’t need every loose end woven into a perfect tapestry. But after emotionally investing in a brace of characters, the audience deserves more than an unfinished theatrical shrug.

LEFT, JOHN D. ALEXANDER; CENTER FROM BOTTOM, EMILY LYONS, MARK ROBERTS, ALEXANDRA SEVAKIAN, WALT LEVERING, AMY BURRELL-CORMIER AND ALISON CATON; RIGHT, JASON BRIODY

Storytelling failures and “Say what?” moments (including crude sexual language that often seems gratuitous) undermine some genuinely appealing characters and themes. For example, the wandering aborigine never goes anywhere, dramatically speaking. A major character dies, but his death doesn’t seem to carry much weight within the plot. The play ends just as the long-awaited “play-within-the-play” begins. Will it go well? Have the actors grown from the experience? Wertenbaker leaves us hanging. That said, director Joanne Farrell, her production team and cast executed

important, because 11 actors played 19 parts: five in single roles; the rest double or triple cast. Most of the distinctions between roles were clearly defined — some brilliantly so. Mark Roberts gave Governor Phillip both gravitas and joviality. Folded hands and furrowed brow showed the leader’s thinking side, while Roberts’ voice boomed when the gov needed to project troop-rallying confidence. As logophilic and lovestruck convict John Wisehammer, Roberts showed his character’s vulnerability: His eagerness to placate his captors alternated with a

While Champlain College’s current production featured entertaining performances, much about the oddly disjointed play is confounding. the oddball script with remarkable skill. Farrell used the FlynnSpace as a black box, with no fixed set elements. With lights dimmed between scenes, cast members functioned as crew, bringing small pieces of furniture — bench, desk, chair, settee — and props on stage from behind the black curtains that concealed two back walls. The fact that many actors went barefoot helped make these transitions quiet and seamless, doubtlessly guided by S.M. Payson’s savvy stage managing. With an elegant lighting scheme, John Devlin filled in other scenic elements, such as jail cell bars and tropical foliage. Tony Tambasco’s imaginative sound design also helped shift locations, with sounds of rolling surf, for example. Cora Fauser’s detailed costumes provided the stark visual distinction between empowered and powerless characters. Bright, clean soldiers’ uniforms contrasted sharply with tattered, homely prisoners’ garb. Costume shifts were especially

deep sense of his situation’s injustice. Patrick Pope played his disparate pair of roles so convincingly that I initially thought there were two different actors! As Major Ross, he hissed, spat and seethed with judgmental rage, his eyes so ablaze with hate that they seemed blinded to the convicts’ humanity. As prisoner and executioner James Freeman, however, he moved with hangdog body language — bowed head, averted gaze, rounded shoulders — that showed how severely Freeman’s spirit had been battered. Colin Cramer portrayed his distinct roles with charm and flair. As the pickpocket Robert Sideaway, Cramer hilariously depicted the budding thespian’s gaudy attempts at melodramatic stage antics. As Captain Collins, on the other hand, his carriage and mannerisms connoted patrician refinement and selfassurance. John Alexander crafted strong performances, even though his three roles were among the least well written.

Especially haunting was his portrayal of Harry Brewer’s drunken hallucinations. Brewer, the governor’s assistant, is convinced the men he has executed have come back for him. Alexander showed Brewer sick with terror, desperate to escape the visions unfolding vividly before him. Among the actors with solo roles, Alex Sevakian and Jason Briody excelled. As Dabby, Sevakian demonstrated how feistiness can mask wistfulness: She’s a defiant convict who is really a homesick Devon farm girl at heart. Briody occasionally rushed some of Lt. Clark’s lines, but his flushed cheeks and stiff spine conveyed the young officer’s gawky determination to accomplish his quixotic mission as a theater director. The only casting miscue came in doubling two women in men’s roles. Using Sevakian in the small officer’s role of Faddy was a minor distraction, but I found it very odd to have Bridget Butler playing Reverend Johnson. She did her best to lower her voice and “act male” — enough to make me puzzle over just who was under those robes. Playwright Wertenbaker doesn’t discourage such cross-gender casting; Cherry Jones received her first Tony nomination for playing the Rev and one of the female roles in the 1991 Broadway production. But in the Champlain production, this casting quirk drew unnecessary attention to itself and pulled focus from an important scene. Overall, the actors’ effective portraits created a desire on the part of the audience to know their characters’ fate. It’s quite a commentary on the script that an epilogue in the Champlain College program notes, drawn from two nonfiction texts, proved more illuminating than did the play itself. We get resolution about the characters by learning what happened to the real people who inspired them, not from the playwright’s pen. History provides great source material for the dramatist. But it takes a lot of work to shape truth into something theatrically compelling and coherent. Otherwise, you might just leave your audience going, hmmm. m

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ve got a Middle East peace plan for you: Buy everybody in the region a ticket to writer-director Eran Kolirin’s feature debut. The Band’s Visit is a story about people who have ancient differences discovering to their surprise they are more alike than they’ve been conditioned to believe. The opening shot establishes the fish-out-of-water theme with striking visual simplicity. Eight dark-skinned men in powder-blue uniforms stand in formation on an empty bus-station platform. They are Egyptians awaiting a welcoming committee that will not arrive. At another time, in another place, this would barely rise to the level of minor snafu. As they are Arabs stranded in the Israeli desert, it is cause for major concern. They are the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra and they’ve come to perform at the opening of a new Arab Cultural Center in the city of Petah Tikva. When no one comes to meet them, their leader, Lieutenant Colonel

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Tewfiq Zakaria (Sasson Gabai), dispatches a young violinist named Haled (Saleh Bakri) to buy them tickets to that town because his English is better than anyone else’s. It’s not quite good enough, though. In the course of trying to pick up the clerk with a line about Chet Baker, he winds up with tickets to Betah Tikva, a dust-blown hole in the wall that resembles their true destination in name alone. It is a town only in the most technical sense of the word. There are nondescript concrete apartment buildings, a concrete park, a single public phone and a café. Among the many things it doesn’t have is culture. “Here there is no Arab culture,” the café’s exotic owner Dina (Ronit Elkabetz) informs the band. “Also, no Israeli culture. Here there is no culture at all.” When she explains that the next bus won’t come through until the following day, Tewfiq’s first impulse is to march his men through the desert dragging their bulbous instrument cases behind them. Haled, however, soon points out that they haven’t had anything to eat since morning and, the next thing you know, they’re back at the café warily insinuating themselves among the terminally bored regulars. Kolirin deftly avoids the pitfalls inherent in such a situation. Lifelong bonds aren’t forged. No one falls in love. The ability of these people to negotiate a cultural ceasefire for one night in the middle of nowhere isn’t served up as a life-affirming lesson. What unfolds between dinnertime and dawn instead is simply a series of small moments that possess an understated humor while touching upon the universal. Dina offers the eight a place to stay. Two come home with her, the others are taken in by a pair of café mainstays. The band’s clarinet player accompanies a slacker who introduces him to his wife and family. He is not welcomed with open arms. The musician performs a delicate concerto he never got around to finishing due

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to the distractions of raising a family, whereupon a band mate refers to him under his breath as Schubert. Following a spat between the husband and wife, the two men admire the fellow’s infant daughter as she slumbers in her crib. Just when you expect him to hold forth on the glories of fatherhood, he offers mournfully, “Maybe this is how your concerto ends . . . just a small room with a lamp, a bed, child sleeps and tons of loneliness.” Kolirin’s subject isn’t just common humanity but the failures, disappointments and compromises human beings everywhere have in common. There is no shortage of remarkable moments. One of the most powerful involves a visit to an antiquated roller disco and Haled’s intercession when his awkward host needs help connecting emotionally with his date. The primary focus, though, is on the interplay between the prim and dour Tewfiq and Dina, a playful beauty approaching middle age who develops tender feelings for the older man. They reveal much to one another and appear on the path to sharing something more. But again, the filmmaker throws the sort of curve that is more like life, and the outcome feels all the truer for it. The irony of this story, of course, is that its message of hope has fallen on such deaf ears in certain circles. Audiences around the world have embraced it. The film has won countless awards. The Academy declared it ineligible to compete for this year’s Foreign Language Oscar, nonetheless, because the dialogue contains halting English along with Arabic and Hebrew. Even crazier, the movie has been banned by film festivals from Cairo to Abu Dhabi. For the time being, it would appear, the momentarily harmonious microcosm Kolirin evokes remains a nice place to visit. Unfortunately, no one real is likely to live there anytime soon. RICK KISONAK

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irector George A. Romero, 68, has been making zombie movies for the past 40 years, which is definitely an achievement of sorts. And while the genre has grown crowded in recent times with Resident Evil sequels and the like, Romero’s movies still feel like no one else’s, partly because they tend to be rough around the edges and partly because he firmly believes gory horror can also be left-leaning social critique. So watching Romero’s five “Blank of the Dead” films is a little like seeing a recap of U.S. history since 1968 through a lens spattered with blood and viscera. Night of the Living Dead, in which deceased Americans first rose from their graves to devour their living friends and relations, evoked comparisons to Vietnam. In Dawn of the Dead (1978), zombies paraded around a shopping mall, looking not unlike real live zoned-out consumers. Day of the Dead (1985) satirized Reagan-era militarism. In 2005’s Land of the Dead, a rare big-budget entry in the series, the undead became an underclass mob invading a gated community — and Dennis Hopper, playing the villain, solemnly declared he wouldn’t negotiate with terrorists. That’s a long way from the simple black-and-white gore fest that terrified young matinée-goers in 1968. With each movie, Romero’s scripts get more explicitly topical and didactic, and that trend reaches its apogee in Diary of the Dead. The movie isn’t really about zombies; it’s about Web 2.0 and a society saturated with images and video clips, and Romero isn’t going to let you forget it. “The more points of view, the more spin,” the film’s narrator laments at one point. “The truth gets lost . . . it’s all just noise.”

That preachy narrator is Debra (Michelle Morgan), who tells us she created the film we’re seeing from footage shot by her boyfriend, film student Jason (Joshua Close). Jason just happened to be working on his senior project, a horror movie, when the dead rose from their graves. Like Heather in The Blair Witch Project, he’s a controlfreak director who refuses to stop shooting in situations where any sane person would run for cover. So what we see is what Jason sees, until his friends conveniently discover a second camera, which adds a few more angles. But Jason goes the kids in Blair Witch and Cloverfield one better by editing his shaky footage of

zombie rampages on the fly and posting it directly to his MySpace page — where, he crows, it already has 72,000 hits. As the government does its best to censor and control news coverage of the impending apocalypse, viral videos like his purport to tell the real story. But do they? Or do they just feed panic, encouraging the living to use the dead for target practice and blow one another’s heads off for good measure? It’s a thought-provoking scenario for a horror flick. But Diary never really gets off the ground, in part because Romero’s screenplay is painfully heavy-handed. (Subtlety was never his forte.) Debra mocks Jason and the media culture he represents by saying, “If it didn’t happen on camera, it never happened” — a line she repeats later, in case we didn’t get the point. (It doesn’t help that Michelle Morgan is a pretty girl who, like most of the cast, could use some acting practice.) And the less said about the crusty English film professor who goes around muttering about violence and social degeneration, the better. In fact, many bits of Diary of the Dead play better as a campy satire of their genre than a social commentary. Some could have been lifted directly from Shaun of the Dead, like the early scene where Jason, filming his horror movie, tells the actor playing a mummy to shamble after his victim, because “dead things don’t move fast.” (The zombies in Romero’s movies are notoriously slow.) So is Romero taking himself too seriously, or not seriously at all? One thing’s for sure: This horror movie is about as scary as reading a curmudgeonly blog post. But it’s still an intriguing little addition to the Dead series boxed set. MARGOT HARRISON

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ineffective ideas that have been put out for the past 50 years. It calls for more farm expansion and greater efficiency as the way to preserve the dairy industry in Vermont. The guys behind this envision getting to the point where there are 10 to 20 huge farms that produce virtually all the milk in the state. That’s not how most Vermonters look at dairy farming, and it’s not how we’re going to solve the economic problems that are destroying family dairy farms in the state. One of the reasons for the problem’s persistence is that all the governors in Vermont’s recent history, including Democrats Madeleine Kunin and Howard Dean, have named agriculture commissioners from the political right. They’ve been dominating the debate on how farming should be conducted in this state. And look at the results: We had about 4500 dairy farms in the 1940s and we’re down to 1100 now. Also, 2006 was the worst year for dairy farmers in Vermont in the past two generations. The industry lost $100 million that year, which is the latest that we have statistics for. The state’s answer was to provide $11 million in relief payments for the farmers, divided up on the basis of the size of production, so the smaller producers actually didn’t get much. That’s still a huge amount of money for a state as small as ours to be providing. But it’s like saying that there’s a guy drowning in 10 feet of water, so we’ll lift him up so he’s only drowning in 9 feet of water. SD: The basic problem is that dairy farmers don’t get a fair return on their investments and their labor, right?

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JM: Everybody in the milk business in this state and nationally is making money, except for the dairy farmer. That’s a basic reason why the status quo is so locked in. The consumers also don’t understand the situation. They see there’s no shortage of milk and they wonder why farmers are always complaining. They don’t get why small farms keep going out of business. Consumers also don’t distinguish between the food system and the farming system. The latter refers to the processing, packaging, distribution and retailing of food, which is a lot different than growing it. I’m concerned with the farming system, which is what distinguishes my book from Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. His solution for the blandness and unhealthful quality of mass-marketed food is to find and buy food produced locally by small-scale farmers. His approach — and it’s a good

one — is gustatory, and mine is agricultural. That’s why I borrow from Pollan in subtitling my book, The Omnivore’s Fundamental Dilemma. A key factor is that Vermont dairy farms actually turn out way, way more milk than Vermonters themselves need. We produce 2.6 billion pounds of milk a year, with 95 percent of it being shipped out of state. Conventional milk is cheap in the stores, but it isn’t going to stay that way much longer. Agriculture of all kinds depends heavily on oil. Very few people realize their food is actually oil in another form. And as the price of oil soars, the price of food is getting higher and higher, too. SD: So you’re proposing that more Vermont dairy farmers should switch to organic production because that kind of milk brings a much higher price than conventional and is also more in keeping with what Pollan writes about?

JM: Sales of organic milk in this country are growing by about 25 percent a year, and farmers get about 50 percent more for organic milk than for conventional. So it’s really bizarre that the Vermont Milk Commission warned in its report that dairy farmers should not regard organic milk production as a “panacea.� We’ve got this largely unspoiled rural landscape that’s ideal for agriculture and that appeals greatly to tourists. We’re also close to two of the most affluent markets in the country: Boston and New York. So why not capitalize on our assets by providing much more support

for organic dairy farming? We could certainly help farmers stay in business and encourage young Vermonters to get into farming by helping them produce milk that’s free of growth hormones and isn’t produced in factory settings. Think of the market there would be for “Vermont Certified Organic Fair Trade Milk.� There would also be a huge plus for the entire economy of the state. There’s a multiplier effect — when farmers are doing better, all their suppliers do better as well, which helps spread the money around Vermont. Right now we’re all suffering from a negative multiplier: Everyone in Vermont is doing less well economically because farmers are doing so badly. SD: So why aren’t more Vermont dairy farmers making the switch? Organic still accounts for only about 10 percent of the dairy farms in the state.

JM: Government isn’t going to facilitate the changeover because most stakeholders are happy with the way things are. Official thinking about agriculture also has a right-wing complexion. And no democratic system is going to boost the price of food in order to boost the income of farmers when they make up less than 1 percent of the population. A lot of dairy farmers are themselves afraid to go organic because it’s such a macho vocation. They’ve got all these big machines — big tractors, big barns, big cows — and they’re even proud of their big debt. >> 06B

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Almost exactly a year ago, when Souza’s Brazilian Steakhouse of Burlington moved from their old Main Street location — now occupied by Big Fatty’s BBQ — to the corner of Main and St. Paul streets, their soft opening was marred by a hard reality: The hood in the kitchen couldn’t handle CHEF KELLY DIETRICH OF SOUZA’S

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the byproducts produced by their traditional cooking techniques. The restaurant filled with smoke, the fire department made an appearance, and the restaurant was closed down until updated equipment could be installed. On March 10, the restaurant was shuttered by a colder, wetter natural disaster. After the ice storm knocked out power, a carbon monoxide scare brought red engines screaming to the location, and in the aftermath a window in one of the upstairs condos remained ajar. The pipes froze and burst, flooding the restaurant below. “We’re going to be closed for the drying-out process and to make repairs to the restaurant,” explains Manager Richard Faul. “There was significant water damage.” He particularly laments the harm to the dining room’s “ornate ceiling.” The resto has to restock and get recertified by the health department before reopening. At the moment, he hopes that they’ll be able to start sizzling again sometime in May. Faul also reports that What Ale’s You, in the basement of the same building, was damaged by the flood, and is also closed for repairs. What’s next . . . locusts?

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It’s not unusual to pack on a few pounds while vacationing at a place like the Basin Harbor Club. They feed you well at such establishments, known for serving sensuous dishes such as butter-poached lobster and thick-cut steaks with rich, creamy sauces. At the resort in Vergennes, though, offering healthy alternatives is just as important as stocking the decadent “sundae bar.” This year, in order to assist their patrons in maintaining good health — a great way to ensure long-term, repeat business — the folks at BHC have partnered up with EatingWell to add a slew of nutritious, and tasty, new items to the menu. According to Paul Richey, BHC’s director of sales and marketing, the club’s chefs have been working with a contingent from the media company since last October to perfect dishes from the magazine. Why? Recipes that were written to feed a family will now have to feed a crowd. Throughout the season, Richie guesses, the club will use between 75 and 100 EatingWell recipes on their lunch, dinner and children’s menus.

Jim King, owner of 11-year-old The Pizza Joint in Stowe, is expanding Vermont’s pre-made pie horizons. Even before he began selling three varieties of par-baked and frozen discs last month, King’s eatery-cum-Internet café was not your average pizzeria: King grows his own hydroponic basil to supplement what he buys, and makes the salad dressings, such as fresh horseradish herb, spicy Thai and creamy bleu cheese, from scratch. Need more convincing to try the pie? King’s “Long Trail” variety is a multigrain crust topped with local goat cheese, artichoke spread, sun-dried tomatoes, ’shrooms and fresh basil.” He occasionally competes in large-scale pizza-making competitions, noting that he won “one of the competitions up in Montréal a year and a half ago.” It’s been a bad month for mozzarella. In midFebruary, Woodstock Water Buffalo — the first and only creamery in the United States to make cheese and yogurt from the milk of the shaggy, horned beasts — closed unexpectedly. Then, last week, a scandal rocked the Italian cheese-making world, as some of their balls of bocconcini were found to contain milk tainted with dioxin, a cancer-causing chemical. Luckily, though, there’s some better news: The Woodstock-based dairy was recently purchased by businessman Frank Abballe, who pledged not to move the company. The biz is being renamed Vermont Water Buffalo Inc. In addition to restarting production of yogurt and fresh mozz, the company will add some new artisanal cheeses — including varieties that will be aged in the massive cheese caves at Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro — VWB plans to market the animals’ lean and healthy meat, too. Think the cozy comfort food at Morrisville’s The Bee’s Knees is, well, the bee’s knees? Then you’ll want to stay tuned as the funky café expands its seating and culinary offerings. “We’re putting in a full kitchen and doubling our seating,” says owner Sharon Dietz. Since she’s been cooking food in an upstairs apartment and slogging it down the stairs to her customers, the new kitchen will be a welcome change, and will allow her to greatly expand the menu. For example, she anticipates adding a.m. specialties such as Eggs Benedict and pear-and-banana pancakes to the current roster of breakfast sandwiches and pastries. To make the lunch and dinner offerings sparkle, Dietz is planning to hire a chef who shares her food philosophy. “We’re not trying to be the fancy place, but we want everyday food to feel special,” she explains. With the current economic climate, how was Dietz able to finance an expansion? By turning to community members à la Robert Fuller’s Bobcat Café in Bristol. Folks “buy in” to the restaurant in order to provide funds. They’ll be paid back, in part, with food.

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f you think of White River Junction as a place to hop off the highway for a bathroom break and a fast-food burger, you may want to give it another look. The tiny village, located within the town of Hartford in Vermont’s Upper Valley, declined after the interstate system replaced the trains that used to bring passengers, and bucks, to area businesses. But over the past decade the locale — which lies at the intersection of I-89 and I-91 — has been experiencing a creative-economy renaissance. In 1997, the Northern Stage company relocated to White River and made the Briggs Opera House its permanent home. The group has drawn such dis-

have studios in the maze-like building, which mixes vintage and modern styling. Before showing up at the restaurant for a 6 p.m. reservation, my dining companion joined me in The Cooler Gallery — so named for the former bakery’s walk-in refrigerator — to check out an installation of works relating to “walls,” and to examine a few artsy tomes and chic lamps, dishes and jewelry. Then we wandered by a series of studios, stopping to examine a selection of prints on sale via the honor system. After a brief turn around a paintyour-own pottery shop, we arrived at the café’s front door and were promptly shown to our table. The menu at Tip Top, which bills itself as “an upbeat American bistro,” is small and eclectic, and the average age of the wait-

tinguished guests as playwright Arthur Miller and performer Patrick Stewart. In 2005, the Center for Cartoon Studies opened its doors to a small crop of up-and-coming illustrators and storytellers. And where there are students and theater-going crowds, funky eateries are sure to follow. White River may once have been a Budweiser town, but now it boasts Elixir Restaurant & Lounge, a martini and tapas bar serving upscale comfort food — think lobster mac ’n’ cheese and Kobe beef sliders — in addition to classy drinks. And then there’s the Tip Top Café, which is part of an arts complex in the center of town. In 2000, Matt Bucy — an architect, engineer and artist — purchased a dilapidated former bakery called Tip Top and refashioned it into a center for the arts. Today, 40-some painters, sculptors and photographers

staff skews towards middle-aged rather than twentysomething. The service was serene and polite. Other patrons ranged from families with children to couples. The warm, contemporary décor, large white serving dishes and sleek, bullet-shaped salt and pepper shakers give the place the feel of an urban museum café. Before ordering apps and entrées, I tried one of the resto’s specialty drinks, called a “Black Martini.” The wine-colored combo of Absolut Raspberri and Chambord, garnished with a bit of orange peel, proved pleasant, but too sweet to drink before dinner, or with it. It came at the same time as a warmed wooden tray holding slices of bread — which, judging from the darkened bottom crust, looked like it had been baked in a wood-fired oven. It came with a dish of garlicky, emulsified olive oil spread.

My partner wanted to order the sweet-potato-and-apple fritters with chipotle dipping sauce, but I overrode him in order to sample something called a grilled Caesar salad — long leaves of romaine with a bit of char around the edges, topped with crouton bits, garlicky dressing and Parmesan. Sadly, no anchovies were offered. The smoky flavor imparted by moments on the grill was tantalizing and unusual, and elevated the dish above the ordinary. This was followed by a pair of monster-sized shrimp lightly coated with salt and pepper and served with a dish of sweet ’n’ tangy jalapeño dipping sauce. The red-cabbage slaw on the side had a bitter bite, and the shrimp, while impressive in size, weren’t as sweet or tender as smaller ones might have been. Still, the dipping sauce was zesty and the immense prawns were a novelty. We shared two entrées, the first of which was a Vermont-y version of risotto. The creamy rice was blended with cheddar — the orange kind, we guessed from the color of the finished dish — and strewn with bits of thick-cut bacon and tender cubes of butternut squash. A drizzle of apple-ciderreduction sauce surrounded the toothsome mound of rice. Alone, it was heavy on the carbs: A side salad would have been a nice accompaniment. Next came a steak that was seared dark on the outside but was a perfect, juicy rare within. It came on a bed of mashed potatoes topped with crisp strips of fried leek and a few verdant spears of asparagus. Surrounding the whole was a pretty puddle of subtle paprika-cream sauce. A few sprinkles of salt helped bring out all the flavors. A glass of Syrah, suggested by our server, was a nice match for the meat. For dessert, we opted for a hefty wedge of cinnamon-scented bread pudding with a thin, whiskey-caramel sauce on the side and a slice of ultra-creamy, Key Lime cheesecake. The former was sweet and homey, while the latter had just the right balance of sweetness and citrus-y zip. Even though we had worked our way through much of the menu, the pre-tip total on our bill was a reasonable $83. White River Junction may not yet be a dining destination, but the funky town’s growing rep for affordable arts easily extends to its eats. >

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Iconic local hip-hop impresario Kyle Thompson, better known to area club-goers as Fattie B, is a busy, busy man. As such, the one-time MC for legendary acid-jazz troupe Belizbeha has taken a step back from the performing limelight in recent months. At one point, there were even whispers of retirement. Fortunately for the increasingly rabid local hip-hop fan base, nothing could be further from the truth. If anything, the dude has more on his plate now than when his portly moniker was accurate. But, to borrow a phrase, don’t call it a comeback. Thompson has been manning the decks at Club Metronome’s Saturday night ’80s dance-party staple “Retronome� for lo, these past eight years. As the evening’s original audience has begun to age — gracefully, one would hope — Retronome has seen a steadily younger clientele emerge. Thus, the everinventive DJ is launching a new series of ’90sthemed retro ass-shakery entitled “A Night at the Roxbury,� with a little help from Lotus Entertainment pals DJ A-Dog, DJ ZJ and DJ Russell. Check out the first installment Friday, April 4. While he is an accomplished turntablist, Fattie B is at his best behind the mike. This Friday at Nectar’s, VT hip-hop’s elder statesman reunites with longtime collaborator Dave Grippo for an evening of funkdafied hip-hop fusion harkening back to the duo’s shared residency at Red Square nearly 10 years ago. Back in the day, Monday at the Square was the hottest night in town, so this show should be one for the books. On a related note, the MC’s local supergroup Beat Biters have plans to hit the studio in April. Finally, in true Renaissance-man fashion, the entrepreneur’s clothing line, Steez, has been picked up by NYC design moguls Import Images and will expand to include bedding and pillow cases, women’s handbags, stretched canvasses, gift cards and journal covers. And you thought you were busy.

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Kids love the hard rock. It’s a tried-and-true fact of modern American adolescence dating back to the dawn of the distortion pedal. I don’t make this stuff up . . . OK, sometimes I do, but that’s beside the point. And the point is that there’s no better local venue for eardrumpopping metal, punk and hardcore than the little teen center that could, 242 Main. Operating in the basement of Burlington’s Memorial Auditorium, the club has been a cornerstone of the Queen City heavymusic scene for more than two decades, and has given birth to a staggering number of local bands spanning the genre gamut. This Saturday, the joint will be jumping with up-and-coming B-Town acts, as well as a few serious regional heavyweights. Giddyup. Leading off is local death-metal quintet Cayuga. According to 242 booking guru Franky Andreas, these dudes are the metal band of the moment in Burlington. I’d trust that recommendation — Andreas is also a member of on-hiatus Judas Priest acolytes Amadis, who totally kick ass. To quote Cayuga’s MySpace page, the band sounds like “one million toilets flushing in impeccable synchronicity and perfect pitch.� Well, that and Pantera. Next up is Andreas’ own prog-metal ensemble, The Terror Sutra — don’t you just love heavy-music band names? This is a new outfit, so I really don’t know much about the band other than it’s composed of members from the late, great Portugal Towers, as well as local stalwarts Inertia and Brave the Vertigo. That’s some fine pedigree, indeed. Moving on to the regional acts, we have Brooklyn’s avant-garde metal outfit Burbis, touring in support of their recently released, sprawling, experimental opus, Curse of the Golden Dracula. King Crimson fans, take note. Winners of the 2006 Emergenza Festival, Boston’s Captain Cutthroat — again, love the name — blend a bizarrely divergent crop of influences (System of a Down, Mike Patton, Pink Floyd and Brian Setzer?) to create an eclectic and utterly raucous brand of experimental rock not unlike Patton’s seminal outfits Mr. Bungle and Faith No More. Finally, birthed in the fires of Hell, er, Waltham, “dirtcore� innovators Graveyard BBQ have been feverishly spreading the gospel of metalicious riffery and carnal carnivorousness since coming together, ostensibly, as a joke side project in 2003.

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AMERICAN BUFFALO (indie-rock), Radio Bean, 5 p.m. NC; JOHNNY NOBODY (Southern rock), 6 p.m. NC; ENSEMBLE V (jazz), 7 p.m. NC; IRISH SESSIONS, 9 p.m. NC. WILL PATTON, DONO SCHABNER & DAVID GUSAKOV (Gypsy-jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. DJ CRE8 (hip-hop), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. SIRENIC WEDNESDAY: REBECCA PADULA (singer-songwriter), 1/2 Lounge, 7:30 p.m. NC, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), 10 p.m. NC. FACE OF CAIN, RED SAILS, BAND X (rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. NESI BENEFIT WITH CHAINLINK GUNLOVE, BROTHER THROUGH GLASS, WORKING MAN’S ARMY, ANIMALS ALL (rock), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. Donations. OPEN MIKE, Manhattan Pizza, 10 p.m. NC. AA. SUPERSTAR KARAOKE WITH ROBBIE J, Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. ZAC CLARK, SYD, JAMES KINNE, TOM CADRIN (pop, rock, singersongwriters), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 8 p.m. $8/10. AA. CELTIC PARTY: OPEN SESSION, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley OPEN BLUEGRASS SESSION, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.

:: central HONKY-TONK HUMP DAY WITH MARK LEGRAND & FRIENDS, Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 6 p.m. Donations; GREEN MOUNTAIN FRINGE FILM FESTIVAL, 7 p.m. Donations; SARA GRACE & THE SUITS (rock), 9 p.m. Donations. OPEN MIKE, Middle Earth Music Hall, 8 p.m. NC.

:: northern OPEN MIKE, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. BEYOND GUITAR HERO, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. TERRY DIERS (R&B, gospel), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

THU.27 :: burlington area

JAZZ JAM, Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC; SHANE HARDIMAN GROUP (jazz), 8 p.m. NC; ANTHONY SANTOR TRIO (jazz), 11 p.m. $3. ACOUSTIC LOUNGE SONGWRITER SERIES: WITH ERIN MCDERMOTT, Parima Acoustic Lounge, 9 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL & LAR DUGGAN (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. RICK REDDINGTON & THE LUV (rock), Rí Rå Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. A-DOG PRESENTS (hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC.

JAH RED (Latin-soul), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. TOP HAT TRIVIA, Nectar’s, 7:30 p.m. NC, followed by THE SARAH PEDINOTTI BAND, TAD DAVIS (rock, acoustic pop), 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. EVILHERO, THE BREAKING IN, THE CAVE BEES, MANEUVERS (indie, garage-rawk, rock), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $5. 18+. WILDOUT! (top 40), Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (hip-hop, R&B DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. NC. REGGAE NIGHT WITH DOUBLE J & DOOBIE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ZJ (downtempo, soul), The Green Room, 9 p.m. NC. THE MEDICINALS (bluegrass), The Skinny Pancake, 9 p.m. $5. UNEARTH, BURY YOUR DEAD, AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK, MYCHLIDREN MYBRIDE, THE DESTRO (hardcore, metal), Higher Ground Ballroom, 7 p.m. $16/18. AA. PETE FRANCIS, JAMIE MACLEAN, LOWELL THOMPSON (singer-songwriters), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 7:30 p.m. $10/12. AA. BAD SUIT, FACE OF CAIN (prog-rock), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. $5. KINGDOM, BATTLE, CASTING CURSES (hardcore), Wasted City Studios, 7 p.m. $7. AA. KARAOKE WITH STEVE LECLAIR, Club TBA, 7 p.m. NC.

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:: champlain valley AMAPOLA (Latin-jazz), On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. THE HIBERNATORS (bluegrass), The Bobcat CafĂŠ & Brewery, 8 p.m. NC.

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:: northern ACOUSTIC OPEN MIKE, Olive Ridley’s, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE NIGHT WITH SASSY ENTERTAINMENT, Tabu CafÊ & Nightclub, 5 p.m. NC. 5 O’CLOCK SHADOW (rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE WITH JEFF, The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. VAGABOND VAN (Americana), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

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:: northern LIVE MUSIC, JD’s Pub, 9:30 p.m. $3. LIVE MUSIC, Bayside Pavilion, 9 p.m. NC. LUCID (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. GLASS ONION (rock), Olive Ridley’s, 10 p.m. NC. THE IN-LAWS (country), Krazy Horse Saloon, 10 p.m. NC. BLUES FOR BREAKFAST (Grateful Dead tribute), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $5. DJ MIC-E-LUV (hip-hop), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5. JIHAD & DJ TWO RIVERS (hip-hop), The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. MICHELLE FAY BAND (bluegrass), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

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A well-played clarinet is one of my favorite musical delicacies in the world. The instrument has an incredible range and, in capable hands, can alternately deal out low-end rhythm swing or sweetly soar in its higher registers. The eminently capable Southern Vermont clarinetist Anna Patton performs with numerous area contra-dance bands, as well as the Balkan quintet Xopo, the swinging dance band Housetop and, most recently, with her multitalented dad’s noted Gypsy-jazz outfit, The Will Patton Ensemble. Anna’s debut release, Isadore’s Breakfast, is a pure pleasure to listen to as the clarinetist struts her stuff, her instrument sailing and swooping from start to finish. On the album Patton plays a wondrously varied mix of sultry French musette waltzes, bouncy contradance tunes, swing standards, two Irving Berlin classics and a boppin’ original by her younger brother Ben — yet another talented member of this musical family. The clarinetist’s thoughtful and imaginative approach is evident in the company she keeps as well. Patton has enlisted the musical help of a boatload of fine local players, including Django Reinhardt acolyte Dono Schabner, ace chameleonic fiddler Mary Lea and the aforementioned proud papa — and Vermont musical treasure — Will Patton on mandolin and bass. Also making appearances are Vermont keyboard technologist Jeremiah McLane and well-known dance fiddler Ethan Hazard-Watkins, who also handles the album’s graphic design and co-production. It’s a pleasant surprise to hear Anna Patton singing lead on some of the tracks. One thing a clarinet player can’t do, of course, is sing while playing. For many of her fans this will be a first. But the vocal tracks show that Anna can really sing and, of course, swing. The disc also features great Andrews Sisters-style harmonies courtesy of Housetop band mates Erica and Naomi Morse. Even though she’s a relative youngster, Anna Patton clearly has a deep love for and intimate understanding of the myriad styles of music she plays. And even though the album switches gears on practically every track, the transitions work. With Isadore’s Breakfast, Patton has provided listeners with an impressive snapshot of her considerable abilities as an arranger, vocalist and, most importantly, a clarinetist. ROBERT RESNIK

Local “carny-rock� outfit The Dirtminers have the dubious distinction of being the only band in history to have had one album reviewed twice in the pages of Seven Days. Frankly, it’s because I totally goofed and didn’t realize American Typewriter had already received the once-over prior to my arrival at the paper. Oops. But the slip-up had the unintended effect of shedding light on an intriguing critical conundrum. Namely, two different sets of ears will often hear two distinctly different versions of the same thing. While my take was that “the quartet trades in quirky, riff-laden pop, centered around catchy guitar hooks and subtly charming lyrics,� reviewer Adam King was less than enamored with the effort and largely panned it, writing that front man Raph Worrick “comes across as a mountain boy trying his best at delicate pop.� Ouch. Well, Worrick is back, along with Dirtminers cohort Matt Rogalsky, as The Plastic Billionaires. At times endearingly odd and at others frustratingly silly, their debut effort, Subprime, is practically the sonic embodiment of the dichotomic Dirtminers reviews. The disc’s opening track, “Jody,� is a poppy little tune with shades of Exile on Main Street-era Stones laced with subtle, atmospheric synth parts. Lyrically, the song is nothing to write home about, as is unfortunately the case in numerous — though certainly not all — instances throughout the album. Next up is “Absolution,� which eerily recalls early Dire Straits with Worrick a passable Mark Knopfler — vocally, anyway. Unlike on the previous track, the duo is in fine songwriting form here. Heartfelt and moving, it’s the most ambitious cut on the record and is impeccably executed. “The Girl in the Iron Lung� is a one of the most bizarrely sweet love songs you’ll ever hear. Employing what sounds like a sitar — no album credits of any kind are given, aside from joint songwriting — the tune has a psychedelic bent that lends itself nicely to the subject matter: an aging rock star falling for a terminally ill twentysomething in, you guessed it, an iron lung. “Kinda Creepy� is a straight-up Mule Variations-era Tom Waits knockoff — or pastiche, I suppose, depending on your critical mindset. The remainder of the album constitutes an alternating string of hits (“Old Silly Love Songs,� “Newest Song� and album closer “Serenade�) and misses (“Fried Chicken N Hoppin’ John,� “Little Bit Dizzy�). Subprime was recorded in one month — February, at that — as part of a recent competition sponsored by rpmchallenge.com. Though not without considerable promise, the project could have benefited from a little more time in the incubator. March has 31 days, right? The album is available Radiohead-style — i.e., pay what you think it’s worth — on the band’s website, www.plasticbillionaires.com. DAN BOLLES

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Monkeying Around Review: Marie Claire, Jenny Montana, Nick Jaina and Paddy Reagan at The Monkey House, Friday, March 21. BY DAN BOLLES

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n music, as in any discipline, proficiency and professionalism only come with experience. To become truly seasoned, there is but one avenue an artist can pursue in hopes of reaching this elusive upper echelon: relentless performance. Last Friday at The Monkey House in Winooski, Nick Jaina, a legitimate musical road warrior, shared the stage with three up-and-coming local products, Marie Claire, Jenny Montana and Paddy Reagan. While it might be unfair to hold less experienced acts to the same lofty standards one would apply to the Portland, Oregon, songwriter, the evening highlighted stark contrasts between a battle-hardened vet and and a trio of talented but raw local performers. Indie chanteuse Marie Claire began the show with a medodically challenging brand of melancholic piano-pop. In a noted departure from the sassy, sultry turns she’s better known for as a cornerstone of Radio Bean’s Honky-Tonk Tuesday, the singer’s stage demeanor was coy and often endearingly demure. But at times it seemed her confidence waned. Stripped of the crack backing band she’s likely become accustomed to on Tuesday nights, Claire performed solo, with only a keyboard between herself and the audience. The musical equivalent of walking a highwire with no safety net, it’s an intensely intimate and vulnerable position. Claire is typically a commanding presence on stage, so to witness this side of such an accomplished musician was intriguing, to say the least. Nerves aside, Claire’s performance illustrated her unique gift for melod,y and allowed her to employ her impressive pipes in a manner other than country warbling.

Americana tunesmith Jenny Montana followed, with Allissa Helland on percussion and Jason Pepe on backing vocals and bass. Montana is one tall drink of water and, as such, is an immediately prominent figure on stage. The sizeable crowd fell hushed as the songwriter began her set. Montana’s vocal delivery is impossibly easy; she lilted through song after song of charming, introspective folk-pop, stopping only to remark on how attentive the audience had been. Unfortunately, the singer’s effortless flow and simplistic finger-picked guitar style could be mistaken for disengagement, particularly in a crowded bar on a Friday night. To wit: Roughly midway through her set, the audience resumed its conversational murmurs and clinking glasses. Perhaps in response to the swell of bar noise, Montana’s gentle croon grew thin, particularly in the more dramatic segments of her tunes, as her voice seemed to strain above the clamor. Nick Jaina took the stage and served up a set of brooding indie-folk. The lavish orchestrations of his most recent album Wool were replaced by a stripped-down ensemble featuring upright bass, minimal percussion and some kind of miniature xylophone. With hardly a word to the audience, Jaina and his cohorts wound their way around some of the most slyly sinister tunes this side of Joe Henry. Despite the relative lack of interaction, the band enraptured the crowd with a slinky blend of mystery and polish. Jaina’s vocal delivery is rather plain, his melodies largely unadventurous. But lyrically, he’s a force to be reckoned with. In a rare feat at the often cacophonous Monkey, the band stumbled upon the perfect volume level, allowing the songwriter’s deft poetic ruminations to take center stage. The effect was arresting.

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Local songwriter Paddy Reagan closed out the night, flanked by a consortium of instrumentalists. The group apparently came together somewhat on the fly, as Reagan headlined the show by default — no one ever wants to play last, apparently. The septet was predictably disjointed at times, though the disheveled vibe suited Reagan’s quirky songwriting style. By and large, the band ably backed their charmingly boyish front man, fleshing out tunes from his debut EP, Hey! Hi! Hello!

Though a bit rough around the edges, each of the three local acts offered demonstrated burgeoning ability and possibly even more natural talent than their road-tested counterpart, Jaina. Given time and experience, all three will no doubt mature into polished professionals. Meanwhile, Friday night’s show was an apt reminder of the wealth of talent, raw and otherwise, brimming in our little corner of the world. �

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SHAMELESS STRANGERS (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. GARY PEACOCK (acoustic), Monopole Downstairs, 10 p.m. NC. GLASS ONION (rock), Olive Ridley’s, 10 p.m. NC. ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ TOXIC (hip-hop, top 40, house, reggae), Tabu Café & Nightclub, 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. NC. 18+. GROUP THEORY (rock), Krazy Horse Saloon, 10 p.m. NC. SLY CHI (rock), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $10. DJ BILAL BUTT (rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $5. KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH JOHN WILSON & DANGER DAVE, Piecasso, 9:30 p.m. NC. BAD SUIT (prog-rock), The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE WITH ELISE & JAY, Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

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OLD TIME SESSIONS, Radio Bean, from 1 p.m. NC; TRIO GUSTO (hot jazz), 5 p.m. NC; ASHLEY PAIGE (singersongwriter), 7 p.m. NC. TRINITY (Irish), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 5 p.m. NC. SUGAR HIGH WITH TRICKY PAT & ELLIOT (open turntables), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. BRETT HUGHES & MARIE CLAIRE (swampy-tonk), 1/2 Lounge, 8 p.m. NC. GONE BY DAYLIGHT, MUSICSPEAK, THE BROKEN WHITE RECORD, BEHAVIOR OF MOTHS (hardcore), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $7. AA. MI YARD REGGAE NIGHT WITH DJS BIG DOG & DEMUS, Nectar’s, 10 p.m. NC. FAMILY NIGHT (open jam), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS, APOLLO SUNSHINE (rock, indie), Higher Ground Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. $20/23. AA. COMEDY OPEN MIKE, Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 8:30 p.m. NC. 14+. BEACH HOUSE, PAPERCUTS, GREG DAVIS (chamber-pop, experimental), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. $6/8. PINE STREET JAZZ WITH SUSAN SQUIER, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH PETE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.

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:: central THE CABIN FEVER SERIES: ELLEN TIPPER, THE ERICKSONS (folk), Langdon St. Café, 3 p.m. Donations. TOM & DAVE (rock), Main Street Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. NC. DAVID MURPHEY (American roots), Capitol Grounds, 1 p.m. NC.

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OPEN IRISH SESSION, Bee’s Knees, 3 p.m. NC, followed by NATE PERHAM (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m. NC.

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NO GUITAR OPEN MIKE, Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC. POETRY JAM, Parima Acoustic Lounge, 9:30 p.m. NC. GRIPPO/SKLAR QUINTET (funk), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. HEAL IN SESSIONS WITH DJ BRIANDEYE & REVERENCE (roots, dub), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. SILENT MIND, ANDREW PARKERRENGA DUO (rock, indie), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. VICTOR WOOTEN (jazz bassist), Higher Ground Ballroom, 8 p.m. $18/20. AA. KATHLEEN EDWARDS, JUSTIN RUTLEDGE (alt-country, singer-songwriter), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 7:30 p.m. $14/16. AA. KARAOKE WITH STEVE LECLAIR, Club TBA, 7 p.m. NC. AARON FLINN (singer-songwriter), Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley THE BOXCUTTER CABARET (puppetry), On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC.

:: central OPEN MIKE, Langdon St. Café, 7 p.m. Donations.

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GUAGUA (psychotropical), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC; LAURA MEYER (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m. NC; HONKYTONK SESSIONS, 10 p.m. $3. PARIMA ISLAND NIGHT WITH DJ SKINNY T (reggae), Parima Main Stage, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE JAZZ, Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC.

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WORLD BASHMENT WITH JON DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae, dancehall, hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. DAKOTA & NASTEE (hip-hop), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC, Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. GTD PRESENTS: THE SPOT (hip-hop open mike), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. OPEN TURNTABLES NIGHT, The Green Room, 9:30 p.m. NC. TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, FEAR NUTTIN’ BAND (reggae), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $23/25. AA. THE LAST GOODNIGHT (pop), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 7:30 p.m. $12/14. AA. ACOUSTIC TUESDAY, Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. BLUEGRASS NIGHT WITH BOB DEGREE & THE BLUEGRASS STORM, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.

THE BOXCUTTER CABARET (puppetry), Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. Donations. LIVE MUSIC, Main Street Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. NC.

:: northern OPEN MIKE, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Piecasso, 9 p.m. NC. TWO-FER TUESDAY WITH JEREMY HARPLE (folk), The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 7:30 p.m. NC. ABBY JENNE & SHRIMP (folk), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

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:: burlington area ENSEMBLE V (jazz), Radio Bean, 7 p.m. NC, followed by IRISH SESSIONS, 9 p.m. NC. LIVE JAZZ, Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. DJ CRE8 (hip-hop), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. SIRENIC WEDNESDAY: AYA INOUE (singer-songwriter), 1/2 Lounge, 7:30 p.m. NC, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), 10 p.m. NC. THE KINETIX, PEOPLE NOISE (rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Manhattan Pizza, 10 p.m. NC. AA. SUPERSTAR KARAOKE WITH ROBBIE J, Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+.

DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. THE DISCO BISCUITS, FUTURE ROCK (electronica, jam), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $30/32. AA. CELTIC PARTY: TRINITY & THE GREEN MOUNTAIN IRISH STEP DANCERS, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.

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OPEN POERTY SESSION, On the Rise Bakery, 7:30 p.m. NC. TIM GRIMM (Americana), Good Times Café, 8 p.m. $10. AA. KARAOKE, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. TRIVIA NIGHT, Two Brothers Tavern Upstairs, 7:30 p.m. NC.

OPEN MIKE, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. BEYOND GUITAR HERO, Olive Ridley’s, 8 p.m. NC. LAURA MEYER (folk), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC. �

HONKY-TONK HUMP DAY WITH MARK LEGRAND & FRIENDS, Langdon St. Café, 6 p.m. Donations, followed by THE DILLIONAIRES (folk), 8 p.m. Donations. OPEN MIKE, Middle Earth Music Hall, 8 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley SHOOTER NIGHT, City Limits, 5 p.m. NC.

:: central KARAOKE, Charlie O’s, 10 p.m. NC.

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Friday through Sunday, March 28-30, Barre Opera House, see calendar listings for various times. $20-25. Info, 476-8188. www.barreplayers.com

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: Got kilt? This Scottish-style marching band welcomes new members to play bagpipes or percussion. St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7335. FARMERS’ NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: The Harwood Union Wind Ensemble performs works by American composers for breath-powered instruments and percussion. House Chamber, Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 828-2228. FACULTY RECITAL: Horn player Alan Parshley leads members of the Green Mountain Horn Club in composer Eric Ewazen’s “Grand Canyon Suite,” among other works. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $12. Info, 598-1077. ST. PETERSBURG BALLET THEATRE: Tulle-clad pros en pointe stage three separate stylized stories set to music by Ravel, Chopin and Rimsky-Korsakov. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $37-50. Info, 863-5966.

drama ‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: Northern Stage offers this Tony-winning play based on the life of John Merrick, a man coping with physical deformity in Victorian England. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 296-7000. MARK TWAIN PORTRAYAL: Professional actor Bern Budd dons a three-piece suit to offer witty lectures in the style of America’s greatest humorist. St. Albans Historical Museum, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 524-3447.

film GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: Multiple days of screenings include documentaries about Iranian transsexuals and U.S. hospital births, a showcase of Vermont-made shorts, and dramas set in Chad, Mexico City and Tibet. Various Montpelier locations and times. $78.25. Info, greenmountainfilmfestival. org or 262-3456.

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‘THE DIVING BELL & THE BUTTERFLY’: This film chronicles the true story of a French magazine editor who becomes almost entirely paralyzed, then dictates his memoirs by blinking his left eyelid. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. Also at Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9:15 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘MIRRORS OF PRIVILEGE’: Multicultural educator Shatki Butler presents her documentary subtitled Making Whiteness Visible, then hosts a discussion about racism in the United States. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ‘ART FITS VERMONT’ INFO MEETING: Representatives from the Vermont Arts Council explain how creative types can participate in a statewide puzzle project. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 828-5423.

words ‘THE PAINTED WORD’: Poets Wyn Cooper and Karla Van Vliet read from works synthesizing language, song and art. Coffee Lounge, Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, music 6 p.m., reading 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0750. GRETCHEN HOLBROOK GERZINA: The host of National Public Radio’s “The Book Show” presents Mr. and Mrs. Prince, her detailed history of a preCivil War black family. Marsh Lounge, Billings Hall, UVM, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2138.

talks COMMUNICATING ACROSS DIFFERENCES’: Diversity expert Shakti Butler discusses how to convey one’s point across racial, class or social divides. Hauke Family Campus Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 1:303:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2722. ‘ENERGY & YOU’: Local resident Paul Kenyon offers a virtual tour of his offgrid home to illustrate the finer points of energy conservation and efficiency. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. ‘AGELESS STARS, ANCIENT EYES’: Who were the stargazers who built Stonehenge? Mark Breen of St. Johnsbury’s Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium lays out the history of astronomy. Library Reference Area, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 626-6426.

‘WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE’: Are human beings smarter than yeast? Mathematical ecologist Moshe Braner explores the conflict between sustainability and exponential growth. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 238-4927. ‘INSECURE AMERICA’: UC Berkeley anthropology prof Nancy ScheperHughes suggests that U.S. citizens should bolster their critical-thinking skills. North Lounge, Billings Hall, UVM, Burlington, 4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3884. ‘BEND, DON’T BREAK’: Cancer survivor and VPR commentator Leora Dowling champions resiliency with humorous anecdotes. Shelburne Town Hall, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 989-3250. ‘THE POWER OF NOW’: Justine and Robert O’Keefe consider how pain affects thought patterns in an intro to German spiritual guru Eckhart Tolle’s teachings. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do dinner with help from the animal-care staff at ECHO, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 3 p.m. $7-9.50. 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. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. HINESBURG PLAYGROUP: Youngsters let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038. WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. CHESS CLUB: King defenders ages 6 to 16 practice castling and various opening gambits. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-1207. ‘MOVING & GROOVING’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY PROGRAM: Nature investigators ages 3 to 5 explore how water turns into snow. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m. $10. Info, 229-6206.

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sport SENIOR EXERCISE: The 60-plus set benefits from stretches and strength training. Senior Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, 1:30 p.m. $3. Info, 658-7477. WINTER WALKING: Seniors stretch their legs at a former munitions depot slated to become a community center. Gosse Court Armory, Burlington, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3982. THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: These orb-spinning giants of basketball bring comedy to the court. Patrick Gymnasium, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25-75. Info, www.harlemglobetrotters. com or 422-8849. MEN’S DROP-IN BASKETBALL: Shooters hone layup skills in pickup games. Sports & Fitness Edge, South Burlington, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $7.5010. Info, 658-0002.

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 CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery see how it’s made at Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591. ESL GROUPS: Non-native speakers learn English at the South Burlington Community Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Also at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. CHESS GROUP: Beginning and intermediate-level players cut corners to put each other’s kings in check. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. NOONTIME KNITTERS: Crafty types pause for patterns amid midday stitches. Waterbury Public Library, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. KNITTING POSSE: Needle-wielding crafters convene over good yarns. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. CRAFTY CROCHET WORKSHOP: Find your inner hooker by learning basic techniques to create wool-fiber flowers. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $20 plus materials. Registration and info, www. thebobbin.com or 999-6202.

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VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: Ex-soldiers share labor-market tips, training info and employment leads. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m., & American Legion Post, St. Albans, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-0339. BINGO: A winning card could net cash at the Heineberg Community & Senior Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $11. Info, 863-3982. CHARITY BINGO: Players seek matches on numbered cards, then say the word. Broadacres Bingo Hall, Colchester, 7 p.m. $10 for 12 cards. Info, 860-1510. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: In 45-minute info sessions, neighborhood helpers hear about a program that coordinates friendly home visits and assistance for aging seniors. Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Chace Mill, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, www. cvaa.org or 865-0360. SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP: Habla español? Brown baggers eat lunch and devour new vocab. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘LUNCH & LEARN’ SERIES: Planters of above-ground pots for porch and patio hear about the ins and outs of container gardening. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. MUSHROOM WORKSHOP: Would-be fungi farmers hear how to cultivate shiitake, portobello and oyster mushrooms at home. Greenhouse Student Living Center, University Heights, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. $60. Info, http://burlingtonpermaculture. googlepages.com or 999-2768. INTRO TO TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION: Peace seekers learn simple techniques to boost creativity and reduce stress. Maharishi Invincibility Center, 19 Church Street, Suite 1, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 318-4116. AMPHIBIAN RESCUE PROJECT TRAINING: Volunteers learn how to help wood frogs and spotted salamanders cross roads during the spring mating season. Flanders Building, Goddard College, Plainfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206. ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICES CLASS: The Vermont Department of Health teaches landlords and other participants how to deal with lead paint in their homes or properties. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 5-9 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-5323 or 800-439-8550.

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Marking the five-year anniversary of the war, “Beyond Iraq: A Community Discussion” was a public forum organized by the band Pariah Beat. With twentysomething antiwar demonstrators, political candidates, press, ’60s-era veterans and others, it was standing-room-only at Langdon Street Café during the two-hour discussion. The forum had no scheduled speakers or explicit agenda. Participants simply passed a mike and said what they had to say. Subject matter included: Winter Soldier, the General Dynamics protest, the Vermont Impeachment movement, specious justifications for the war and its continuation. But one subject drew particular fire from the speakers: mainstream media and its portrayal of the war and foreign affairs. The event also offered a sneak peek at what could be a colorful Progressive gubernatorial race. Worcester horse logger Michael Colby was on hand to announce his candidacy for governor on the Prog ticket. He assured the group that, whether they support Obama, Clinton or McCain, “Electing a new president is not going to stop the war in Iraq.” Colby concluded by quoting, then revising, Marx: “Elections are the opiate of the masses!” This came after rival Prog Anthony Pollina spoke on the power of protest and the vested interests of mainstream media. Pollina, who has been courting the support of Democrats, took a decidedly more moderate route. Perhaps the most unique voice at the event belonged to an Iraq veteran. He shared skepticism about the media’s treatment of the war, but he also expressed concerns that a precipitous withdrawal could have a detrimental effect on the region’s stability. Having experienced the situation firsthand, he remained cautious about armchair policy-making and easy answers. Afterwards, the band cranked out protest songs and roots-based rock until closing time. They also displayed the boots of deceased local soldiers on stage. Describing Pariah Beat as “socially conscious but not overtly political,” band member Nick Charyk was glad the event attracted a diverse audience, and that it turned out to be different from the typical didactic peace vigil. “I get frustrated at some activist things that are super-lefty and just preaching to people who already agree,” he said. “We’re not trying to bring everyone to a certain conclusion,” added band member Billy Sharff, summing up the event, “but as musicians, we can bring people together and stir up some ideas.” Mission accomplished. CHRIS HRENKO

GERMAN-ENGLISH EXCHANGE: Anglophones practice foreign-language conversation with native speakers of Deutsch, and vice versa. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. AUDIOBOOK INTRO: Library patrons hear how to use a free download service to listen to literature on PCs, CDs or mp3 players. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. PHP USERS GROUP: Website code scribes and developers discuss their favorite functions at Bluehouse Group, Richmond, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 383-4737, ext. 11. VERMONT LAW SCHOOL REPUBLICAN DINNER: Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie keynotes a meal at which oncampus Republicans assess their party’s environmental record. Chase Center, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, reception 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30-9 p.m. $15. Reservations and info, 299-7512.

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KALICHSTEIN-LAREDO-ROBINSON TRIO: Pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jamie Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson crown three decades of partnership with a program of works by Haydn, Ravel and Tchaikovsky. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $24. Info, 603-646-2422. HARDCORE SHOW: The three bands Kingdom, Battle and Casting Curses pair war-like percussion with “participatory aerobatics.” Wasted City Studios, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester, 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-988-4031. LUCKY BREAK: The four members of this Tennessee-based bluegrass band layer Hebrew lyrics over banjo, bass, guitar and mandolin. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-5125. Brennan’s Pub Stage, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 631-521-4198. REED, ROSIN & PEDAL: Clarinetist Wesley Christensen, violinist Allison Pike and pianist Xiudan Lin — all music students — offer works by Bartok, Khachaturian and Milhaud. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.

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dance ‘DANCING UPHILL’: Original choreography takes center stage at this student recital featuring live music by the Patricia Julien Jazz Quartet. Mann Hall Gymnasium, Trinity Campus, UVM, Burlington, 8 p.m. $7. Info, 656-2295.

drama ‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: See March 26. $17-48. ‘OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD’: Champlain College stages Timberlake Wertenbaker’s play about a British lieutenant who mounts Australia’s first theatrical production in a desolate prison camp. See review, this issue. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 863-5966. ‘GODSPELL’: The Middlebury Community Players revamp this Bible-based rock opera with vocalists and actors ages 12 to 24. Mount Abraham Union High School Auditorium, Bristol, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 382-9222.

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‘THE DIVING BELL & THE BUTTERFLY’: See March 26, St. Johnsbury location only. ‘INVISIBLE CHILDREN NATIONAL TOUR’: A discussion follows this documentary film about former child soldiers in Northern Uganda. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. NORTHERN FOREST CANOE TRAIL FILM BENEFIT: Paddle sport flicks entertain Adirondack athletes at a silent auction with door prizes. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 6:30 p.m. $8-12. Info, 518-891-7450. ‘BLOOD SIMPLE’: In the Coen brothers’ directorial debut, a complex web of deceit and double-crossing unfolds in a small Texas town. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’: Readers of Harper Lee’s classic novel catch the 1962 film version starring Gregory Peck. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2:45 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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words TED KOOSER: The writer who was U.S. Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2006 voices verse at the Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 626-6426. CLEOPATRA MATHIS: The poet and Dartmouth English prof reads from her work, samples of which have appeared in The New Yorker and The American Poetry Review. Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Info, 860-2700. BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers explore The Known World by Edward P. Jones. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. COMPREHENDING TODAY’S MIDDLE EAST’: Readers of Bernard Lewis’ What Went Wrong consider Islamic civilization’s decline. Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

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Women’s Health Care Service at Fletcher Allen Health Care is currently conducting a research study to evaluate 2 low dose investigational IUS (Intrauterine System) similar to an IUD.

We are seeking females who are: • 18 -35 years of age and generally healthy • Desire contraception • Willing to come to 11 clinic visits over 3 years Qualified participants will receive the investigational IUS, medical exams, and lab tests at no charge. Financial compensation for time and travel may also be available.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Julia Johnson, Fletcher Allen Health Care Women’s Health Care Service, Research Division 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 847-0985

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JULIA ALVAREZ: The award-winning, Middlebury-based writer explains how storytelling has provided guidance for a sustainable farm-literacy center she founded in the Dominican Republic. Room 207, Bentley Hall, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476. MISSION STATEMENT: St. Michael’s College President Dr. Jack Neuhauser reflects on the institution’s spiritual and intellectual goals. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536. ‘WARRIOR FOR PEACE’: Former Israeli Air Force Captain Yonatan Shapira describes his journey from soldier to resister in the West Bank and Gaza conflicts. Room 207, Lafayette Hall, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, www.vtjp.org or 324-3073. KENJI YOSHINO: The Yale Law professor and author of Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights exposes the prejudices embedded in U.S. civil-rights law. Livak Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7875. CUBA FRAMES: Photographer Brent Harrewyn offers a slide show of images from Castro’s island to benefit the Cuban-American Friendship Society. Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. $6. Info, 233-1002. THE HISTORY OF NONVIOLENCE: Author Mark Kurlansky discusses 25 key tenets of nonviolent philosophy in the context of the worldwide political unrest of 1968. Old County Courthouse, Elizabethtown, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-963-4618. RACISM & MOTHERHOOD: At a community talk that includes a free lunch, Vivian Mason describes her first-person parental experience of dealing with prejudice. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 863-4214. AFRO-HISPANIC ISSUES: Two University of New Mexico scholars discuss Puerto Rican racial conflicts in New York City and U.S. Latino population growth. Grace Coolidge Room, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3570. ‘KEEPING THE HEART IN TEACHING’ PANEL: Educators from area public schools consider how to make and maintain connections with students. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See March 26. RICHMOND PLAYGROUP: Parents meet their neighbors, while their kids enjoy structured fun and snacks. Community Room, Richmond Free Library, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-7775. WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. KIDS’ GARDEN TOUR: Young ones explore the world of plants on a walk around the Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. ‘LITTLE ROOTS’ STORYTIME: Kids gather to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Tots aged 3 to 5 enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. PRESCHOOL STORIES: Future readers aged 2 to 5 take in tales at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. STORY TIME: Frolickers up to age 4 sit for stories and songs at Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 229-2819.

MUSIC TIME: Growing listeners under age 5 contemplate chords and bounce to rhythms. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. WINOOSKI PLAYGROUP: Babies up to age 2 socialize with each other and their caregivers at a session offering music, books and toys. Winooski Memorial Library, 11 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 655-6424. MORNING STORIES: Local tale tellers engage kids of all ages with a mix of nursery rhymes, fairytales, songs and games. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. BILINGUAL PLAYGROUP: ¡Hola, baby! A native Spanish-speaking mama leads gentle play and circle time at the Bebop Baby Shop, Essex Junction, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $8. Info, 860-6842. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: Pint-sized bladers take to the ice at Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $6. Info, 865-7558. KIDS’ WRITING WORKSHOP: Nascent scribes ages 6 to 12 put pen to paper for word games and round-robin stories. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7216.

sport WINTER WALKING: See March 26. ZUMBA FITNESS: Step-by-steppers try out Latin-dance-inspired exercises mixed with high-energy, international rhythms. Fitness Options, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10, first time free. Info, 734-3479. Olympiad Health & Racquet Club, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $10, first time free. Info, 310-6686. FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM: Elders concerned about coordination learn exercises to help maintain their balance. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 847-2278. GREEN MOUNTAIN DERBY DAMES: Buff ladies practice rough roller skating for future matches with other regional roller-derby teams. Gosse Court Armory, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, greenmountainderbydames@ gmail.com or 862-5621.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See March 26. DRINKING LIBERALLY: Bottoms-up democracy fuels discussion at a meeting of political progressives. American Flatbread, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 267-237-7488. PUBLIC HEARING: Vermonters with an interest in fish, wildlife and water resources learn about a bill concerning funding for the state department that manages them. Room 11, Statehouse, Montpelier, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 253-8227.

etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See March 26. CHARITY BINGO: See March 26. AMPHIBIAN RESCUE PROJECT TRAINING: See March 26, Room 119, Aiken Building, UVM, Burlington. VERMONT CHESS CLUB: Pawn pushers strategize to better their games. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0198. BRIDGE CLUB: Partners shuffle cards and chat at the Godnick Senior Center, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-5756. QUEEN CITY BNI: Local members of Business Network International schmooze at a weekly breakfast meeting to help promote one another’s companies. Room 202, Vermont Tech, Blair Industrial Park, Williston, 8 a.m. First visit is free. Info, 985-9965. FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: Would-be Francophones exchange info during déjeuner. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

SENIOR BREAKFAST: Area elders enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, homefries, juice and bottomless cups of coffee at the Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $3. Info, 863-3982. INDOOR GARDENING WORKSHOP: Cultivators of fresh winter veggies learn how to grow broccoli greens — and add them to miso soup. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 223-8004, ext. 202. COLOR PHOBIA WORKSHOP: Seven local designers provide free, 15minute consultations for do-it-yourself decorators. Bring photos, carpet and fabric samples to The Vermont Paint Company, 17 Adams Drive, Williston, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1098. AURA WORKSHOP: Medical intuitive and national radio host Carol Ritberger reads human energy fields as part of a discussion about psychological healing. Peace of Mind Emporium, Rutland, 7 p.m. $25. Reservations and info, 773-6233. TASTE OF THE CHAMBER: Bidders stake claims on more than 300 silent auction items at a culinary sampling session sponsored by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. Miller Expo Centre, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Registration and info, 863-3489, ext. 211. STITCH-’N’-BITCH: Yarn handlers dish it out while fingers fly, and “Dr. Knit” provides optional problem solving for snarled projects. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. DAEDALUS QUARTET: Pianist Awadagin Pratt joins this inventive, award-winning young chamber group for a concert of works by Mozart, Shostakovich and Schumann. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 863-5966. WOOD’S TEA COMPANY: The quintessential Vermont folk group sings sea chanteys, bluegrass and Celtic tunes at the Morse Center for the Arts, St. Johnsbury Academy, 7:30 p.m. $5-12. Info, 748-2600. CAB CALLOWAY ORCHESTRA: Travel back to 1930s Harlem as Calloway Brooks follows in his grandfather’s footsteps to lead the famous Cotton Club house band in swing, Dixieland, blues, classical and be-bop sounds. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 728-6464. SANDY MORSE: The Rutland guitarist and member of Woodchuck’s Revenge offers foot-tapping country-folk tunes at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ‘THE ROOTS ARE SHOWING’: The WDEV Radio Rangers, the Fiddleheads, Tammy Fletcher and Big Spike Bluegrass are just a few of the performers at this collaborative showcase of Americana music in Vermont. River Arts Center, Pleasant Street, Morrisville, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 888-4294. BASSOON PROJECT CONCERT: Burlington-area reed players go low with VSO bassoonist Janet Polk for works by Mozart, Hindemith and American minimalist composer Fredric Rzewski. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $7. Info, 324-2979.

dance ‘DANCING UPHILL’: See March 27. BRIDGMAN/PACKER DANCE: Two partners populate the stage with virtual alter-egos in a suite of short, fast-flowing pieces. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $26-36. Info, 863-5966.

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TWO’S COMPANY If you’d been partnered with one person for 30 years, three could seem like a crowd, but award-winning modern dance team Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer are used to sharing the stage. The catch? Their multiple sidekicks are made of light. Projected video footage magically populates the stage with the duo’s dancing doppelgängers in a trilogy of works co-commissioned by the Flynn. In “Seductive Reasoning,â€? the husband-and-wife couple dance with each other, then turn to tango with their spouse’s (unreal) mirror image. “Under the Skinâ€? plays with identity by using bodies and costumes as projection screens, and “Memory Bankâ€? explores intimacy over time. Original live music by composer-saxophonist Ken Field, composer-singer-cellist Robert Een and Grammy-winning percussionist Glen Velez emphasizes the out-ofbody experience. BRIDGMAN/PACKER DANCE

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BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2207. ARGENTINEAN TANGO: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneĂłn riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077.

drama ‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: See March 26, 6:30 p.m. $17-48. ‘OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD’: See March 27. ‘GODSPELL’: See March 27. ‘THE FULL MONTY’: This hit musical follows a group of unemployed steelworkers whose desperate plans require them to shed their fears, their nerves and their clothes. See calendar spotlight. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 476-8188. ‘DR. SERENITY HAWKFIRE’S BEYOND BEING WORKSHOP’: A self-help guru turned performance artist parodies New Age pursuits at an interactive show. See calendar spotlight. Radio Bean, Burlington, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 660-9346. AUDITIONS FOR ‘PRONOUNCING GLENN’: Actors try out for six parts in the Stowe Theatre Guild’s fall production of this two-act comedy. Shelburne Town Hall, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, www.stowetheatre.com or 264-3188. ‘LIVING MEMORY/LIVING ABSENCE’: Performance artist Anida Yoeu Ali combines spoken word, video projections and Butoh-inspired movements to grapple with the Cambodian genocide. Sandglass Theater, Putney, 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 387-4051. MAGICIAN MIKE SUPER: Hey presto! Sleight-of-hand mastery takes center stage at the Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $15-20. Info, 775-0903.

film GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See March 26. ‘THE SAVAGES’: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney play middle-aged siblings trying to move their emotionally abusive dad into a nursing home. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘I AM LEGEND’: In this dystopian sci-fi flick, a military scientist seeks fellow survivors after a man-made virus kills 90 percent of the world’s population. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘MONSTERS, INC’: Bugbears and one-eyed beasties “scare because they care� in this animated feature set in the world underneath your bed. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. ‘THE MALTESE FALCON’: Humphrey Bogart stars as a hard-boiled detective in this film noir classic based on Dashiell Hammett’s mystery novel. Waterbury Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ART & MAPLE SUGARING WALK: Sweets made from concentrated sap greet visitors on walkabout to 24 shops and galleries showing creative endeavors. Various Montpelier locations, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.

words MADELEINE KUNIN: The former Vermont governor reads excerpts from her new book Pearls, Politics and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead. The Pines Senior Living Community, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $35 includes refreshments and door prizes. Info, 985-8479.

‘THE DREAM: BECOMING VISIBLE’: Area teachers explain how to uncover the subconscious self during sleep, and Rodger Kamenetz reads from his book The History of Last Night’s Dream. College Hall Chapel, Vermont College, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-4785.

talks KENJI YOSHINO: See March 27, Debevoise Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 831-1310. PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE: ChineseAustralian performance artist William Yang discusses his lens-based exploration of marginalized social groups. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2808. BI-HEMISPHERE BIRD CONSERVATION: Chris Rimmer of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies describes efforts to aid an avian species that migrates from New England to Hispaniola. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 229-6206. JAMES P. TAYLOR LECTURE SERIES: In an illustrated talk, Green Mountain Club board member Jean Haigh recounts her 2006 trek across Scotland’s peaks. Burke Mountain Conference Room, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 7 p.m. $8. Info, www.greenmountainclub.org or 244-7037. POLITICAL ETHICS: UVM political science prof Alan Wertheimer, a senior research scholar with the National Institute of Health’s bioethics department, considers how politicians can restore the public’s trust. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, www. eeevermont.org or 862-2531.

Come learn about the science of medicine from faculty physicians and scientists at Vermont’s academic medical center.

Classes are free and open to the public Every Tuesday evening, April 1 – May 13, from 6 – 7:00 PM, followed by a Q&A session Carpenter Auditorium, Given Building, UVM College of Medicine Call 847-2886 or visit www.med.uvm.edu/cms to register. APRIL Asthma Treatments: The Past, Present, and a 1 Crystal Ball-View of the Future

Charles Irvin, Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Director of the Vermont Lung Center

APRIL Keeping It Off: The Myths and Realities of 8 Weight Loss Maintenance

Jean Harvey-Berino, Ph.D., R.D., Professor and Chair of Nutrition and Food Sciences and Professor of Medicine

Charles Irvin, Ph.D.

APRIL Woe and Worry: Understanding Depression 15 and Anxiety

Robert Pierattini, M.D., Chair and Physician Leader of Psychiatry

APRIL The Joint’s Not Jumping: Osteoarthritis and 22 What You Can Do About It

Sheldon Cooper, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Director of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

APRIL Getting Hooked: How Addiction Occurs and 29 Innovative Strategies for Recovery

Stephen Higgins, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology and Co-Director of the Human Behavioral Pharmacology Lab and Substance Abuse Treatment Center

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From Guinea Pig to Vital Partner: Exploring Today’s Clinical Research Process Richard Galbraith, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Patient-Oriented Research, and Director, General Clinical Research Center

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A Shot in the Arm: Understanding Vaccines and Their Development Beth Kirkpatrick, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease Specialist

Robert Pierattini, M.D.

Beth Kirkpatrick, M.D.

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SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: Youngsters age 3 and older gather for easy listening at the South Burlington Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. LINCOLN LIBRARY STORYTIME: Youngsters up to age 5 form good reading habits in a tale-centered song-and-craft session. Lincoln Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2665. ‘PINT-SIZED SCIENCE’: Laboratory learners aged 2 to 7 experiment with stories and hands-on activities. ECHO, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘KIDS’ KNIGHT OUT’: Ages 5-10 enjoy an evening of movies, swimming, food and more at Ross Gymnasium, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 5:30-9 p.m. $1015. Registration & info, 654-2721.

sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See March 26, 10 a.m. WINTER WALKING: See March 26. MEN’S DROP-IN BASKETBALL: See March 26. CHARITY HOCKEY GAME: Volunteers from GE Healthcare face off on ice to raise funds for families with kids staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Gutterson Field House, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-4943.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See March 26.

etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See March 26. CHARITY BINGO: See March 26. AUDIOBOOK INTRO: See March 26, Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. SENIOR BREAKFAST: See March 27. COLOR PHOBIA WORKSHOP: See March 27, 1-5 p.m. TERTULIA LATINA: Latinoamericanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440. COMMUNITY DINNER: Local ingredients form the focus of a hearty winter meal at L.A.C.E., Barre, 5:30 p.m. $6-12.50. Info, www.lacevt.org or 476-4276. GERMAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Language learners buff up their vocab through casual chatting. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. FUNDRAISING EVENT: U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy and members of the local children’s song-and-dance group The Bosnian Lilies socialize to support a Sarajevo landmine victim. Catamount Golf Club, Williston, 5:30 p.m. $30. Info, 872-8752. LIKEMIND MEETING: Creative, entrepreneurial and marketing types network and discuss ideas, inspirations and trends. New Moon Café, Burlington, 8-10 a.m. Free. Info, 735-0542. NATURE WALK: Can’t wait for spring? Seekers of leafy fronds hear all about ferns and woodland flowers at the UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10. Registration and info, 864-3073. MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: Syrup makers show off their skills during a statewide celebration of sweet stuff. Various Vermont locations and times. Free. Info, www.vermontmaple.org or 800-837-6668. HUNGER BANQUET: Diners draw lots to determine the amount of grub they get at this Oxfam America fundraiser that demos the world’s unequal food supply distribution. SHAPE Facility, Johnson State College, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $6-10. Info, 644-8269. HEALTH SERIES: Reiki expert Rev. Raelene St. Hilaire offers an intro to energy healing. St. Johnsbury Food Co-op, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-9498.

PIZZA & BINGO NIGHT: Families with elementary-school-aged kids purchase rounds of flatbread, then play games for small prizes. Woodbury Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. $5 per pizza. Info, 456-7404. CENTRAL VERMONT COMMUNITY LAND TRUST MEETING: A full-course pizza and spaghetti dinner precedes a 100-item silent auction with raffles and door prizes. Trinity United Methodist Church, Montpelier, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 476-4493, ext. 206. BENEFIT AUCTION: Celebrants of spring sample hors d’oeuvres and fancy desserts during silent and live bidding to support the Champlain Valley Christian School, Vergennes, 6 p.m. $10-12.50. Info, 877-3640.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. KAREN MCFEETERS & FRIENDS: Singersongwriters Carol Abair, Craig Anderson, John Gibbons and Paul Webb join a local folk figure to support Kids on the Block-Vermont. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $12.50. Info, www.kidsonthe blockvermont.org or 860-3349. STUDENT RECITAL: Clarinetist Wesley Christensen and pianist Xuidan Lin combine solo and duet pieces at the UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. BREAD & BONES: Local musicians Richard Ruane, Mitch Barron and Beth Duquette offer original and eclectic folk. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. RUTHIE FOSTER & ERIC BIBB: Two acoustic folk-blues vocalists mix gospel and soul with glorious guitar work. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $26. Info, 603-448-0400. ROOT 7: Contemporary rock, country and folk tunes set to vocal percussion are the hallmark of this Vermont-based a cappella group. United Church of Underhill, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 899-3302. ‘TWO FOR THE ROAD’: Burlington-based musicians Lar Duggan and Ellen Powell perform jazz standards and original compositions on piano and bass. Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-564-2283. SOCIAL BAND: The mixed-gender a cappella chorus sings about work in a concert sharing the fruits of various Vermont composers’ labor. Richmond Public Library, 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, www.socialband.org or 863-5966.

dance ‘DANCING UPHILL’: See March 27. CONTRA DANCE: Caller Rachel Nevitt directs dancers to tallow-free tunes by Beeswax Sheepskin. Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163. CLOGGING WORKSHOP: Ann Whiting, a member of the Kitchen Sync Cloggers, teaches Appalachian steps from the “Bertha” to the “chug.” The Music Box, Craftsbury, 4-5 p.m. $10. Registration and info, www.awclogger.com or 586-7533.

drama ‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: See March 26, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $17-48. ‘OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD’: See March 27. ‘GODSPELL’: See March 27, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $12-15. ‘THE FULL MONTY’: See March 28. AUDITIONS FOR ‘PRONOUNCING GLENN’: See March 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ‘LIVING MEMORY/LIVING ABSENCE’: See March 28. MAGICIAN MIKE SUPER: See March 28. ‘A DELICATE BALANCE’ TRYOUTS: Thespians seeking roles in Edward Albee’s play about love and loss tread the boards at the Town Hall Theatre, Stowe, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, www.stowetheatre.com or 253-3961.

‘GREASE’ AUDITIONS: Beauty school dropout, or Sandra Dee wannabe? Fans of this high school musical set in the ’50s vie for spots in a Lamoille County Players production. Hyde Park Opera House, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 888-4507. ‘BEAUTY & THE BEAST’ PREVIEW: Lyric Theatre offers song and scene samples from a stage version of this Disney animation. JC Penney Court, University Mall, South Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. ‘SHADOWS’: Chinese-Australian photographer and storyteller William Yang melds music, monologue and image projections to portray disenfranchised populations. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $18. Info, 603-646-2422. REGIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL: Students from six area high schools enact comedic and dramatic plays for judges who determine which theater club will go to the state level. Essex High School Auditorium, 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 857-7000, ext. 1192.

film GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See March 26. ‘THE SAVAGES’: See March 28, 7 & 9 p.m. ‘NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN’: Joel and Ethan Coen’s film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel strips down the American crime drama to encompass ancient themes of greed and vengeance. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9:30 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. DINNER & A MOVIE: King Corn director Aaron Woolf talks ag policies over a meal with food advocates, then leads the way to a screening of his film about America’s industrial food supply. Dinner at That’s Life Soup, Montpelier, 5 p.m. $35. Movie at Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. $40 includes dinner. Reservations and info, www. ruralvermont.org or 223-7222.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ARTIST DEMO: East Middlebury painter Mike Mayone invites passersby to watch his 2-D subject take shape. Art on Main, Bristol, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 453-4032. ‘THE WOMEN OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY’: Famous females are the focus of this local history exhibit featuring photo portraits. Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5155. PORTRAIT SKETCH IN OILS: Self-taught artist Malcolm DuBois captures the character of a live model on canvas. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 879-1236.

words MADELYN HOLMES: The local author and historian reads from her book Students and Teachers of the New China, a collection of 13 interviews she conducted in Hangzhou. Phoenix Books, Essex, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. GRACE PALEY TRIBUTE: At a presentation honoring the Vermont-based activist, short-story writer and poet, Peggy Luhrs of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom reads excerpts from her work. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-5:30 p.m., reading at 2 p.m. Free. Info, 999-6975.

talks KENJI YOSHINO: See March 27, Billings Hall, UVM, Burlington, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The civil-rights advocate keynotes a daylong symposium titled “The Blackboard Jungle: Navigating Race, Gender and Sexuality in the New Classroom Culture.” COMPUTER BASICS: Data protection? Intermediate users get the lowdown on Internet security, troubleshooting techniques and basic maintenance. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See March 26. WINOOSKI PLAYGROUP: See March 27, 10-11 a.m. ‘SATURDAY STORIES’: Librarians read from popular picture books at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. BORDERS STORYTIME: Little bookworms listen to stories at Borders, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Kids ages 4 and up settle down for stories at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. HOP-STOP FAMILY SERIES: Singer, composer and instrument-inventor Colin Offord plays eclectic Australasian tunes for nascent musicians from preschool to third grade. Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 11 a.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2010. ‘READ TO CLYDE & SARA’: Canine-loving kids in grades K-5 gain confidence by voicing stories to a Maltese terrier and a chocolate Lab. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. KIDS’ CRAFT LAB: Small hands work with recycled materials to make new stuff. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5 per child. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.

sport ZUMBA FITNESS: See March 27, Fitness Options location only, 9:30 & 11 a.m. SPRING THROWDOWN: Boarders catch big air in a season’s-end contest with divisions, but no age limits. See calendar spotlight. Hardack, 179 Congress Street, St. Albans, registration at noon, contest 2 p.m. $5. Info, 233-0766. BATTLE FOR BURLINGTON: At this intercollegiate, slope-style competition, students from Champlain, St. Mike’s and UVM try for Queen City bragging rights. Jay Peak Resort, 1 p.m. Free. Info, www.battleforburlington.com or 324-6209. PARENT TO PARENT WALK-A-THON: On-track fundraisers make strides at a benefit including kids’ games, free food and music. Ross Sports Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 2-8 p.m. Donations. Registration and info, 654-2674. BOWLING: Winooski residents sign up for slots at one of three free lanes as part of a community exercise program. Yankee Lanes, Colchester, 1-3 p.m. Free, shoe rental $3. Registration and info, 655-6410, ext. 12. BUTLER LODGE SNOWSHOE: This 6-mile hike incorporates a portion of the Long Trail. Call for meeting location and time, 899-9982. SPRING SNOW CELEBRATION: Leather gloves are a must for skiers and boarders grabbing a rope tow. After a midday barbecue, a DJ stokes costumed daredevils for a cardboard box sledding race and a “wet and wild” pond skim. Northeast Slopes, East Corinth, rope tow 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., barbecue 11:30 a.m., box race 2 p.m., pond skim 3:30 p.m. $10 for box race, pond skim included with $12 lift ticket, free to watch. Info, 439-5789.

etc BINGO: See March 26. CHARITY BINGO: See March 26. COLOR PHOBIA WORKSHOP: See March 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: See March 28. WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET: Shoppers seeking locally raised edibles pick up root vegetables, cheeses, pickles and other lavish provender at the Old Strand Theater, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 287-9311. FRENCH ROUNDTABLE: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

SLEIGH RIDES: Weather permitting, jingling horses trot visitors over the snow on a wintry tour of Shelburne Farms. Rides depart every half-hour from the Welcome Center, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $6-8. Info, 985-8442. ‘SUGAR ON SNOW’ PARTY: Hardenedmaple-syrup edibles usher in spring at Palmer’s Sugarhouse, Shelburne, noon - 4 p.m. $4, free to watch. Info, 985-5054. MAPLE OPEN HOUSE: See sweet sap boiling into syrup, then try some on a pile of pancakes. Shelburne Farms Sugarhouse, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Pancake breakfast at the McClure Center for School Programs, Farm Barn, Shelburne Farms, 9 a.m. - noon. $4-7. Info, 985-8686. SUGAR MAKERS’ TOUR: Weather permitting, sap-to-syrup enthusiasts peek into working evaporators on this self-guided spring outing. Various Huntington-area locations, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3269. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Diners sample this year’s maple syrup on buttery, fluffy flapjacks. Community Church of Huntington, 7:30-11 a.m. $4.50. Info, 434-2690. TREE PRUNING: Dave Wilcox of Vermont Urban and Community Forestry delivers a hands-on workshop about trimming woody plants. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Registration and info, 223-3338. PRUNING WORKDAY: Orchard and ornamental enthusiasts learn how to spruce up crabapple trees for better blooms and fruit. Bring loppers and handsaws to the UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 864-3073. BULBS 101: Daylily and gladiolus fans hear how to prep soil and transplant spring-bedded tubers. Gardener’s Supply, Burlington, 9:30-11 a.m. $10. Registration and info, 660-3500. MUD SEASON AUCTION: Live countrified jazz by Red Hot Juba helps bidders get into the swing of things at this benefit featuring a free chocolate fountain. Jericho Elementary School Gym, silent auction & music 6 p.m., live auctions 7, 8 & 9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-1070. ROCK ’N’ ROLL BALL: The seven-piece Big Basin Band churns out funky dance covers at this silent-auction fundraiser for the Red Cedar School. Vergennes Opera House, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 453-5213. ‘ONE GOOD TURN’ BARBECUE: The Fretnaughts serve up worry-free bluegrass tunes alongside burgers and ’dogs with the works to benefit the Vermont Foodbank. Waypoint Center, Bellows Falls, 4-7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 800-585-2265. HAM SUPPER: Savory cured pork haunches satisfy end-of-winter appetites at a sit-down meal, but order in advance if you want takeout. Winooski United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. $3.50-8. Reservations and info, 879-2841. ‘FREDERIC & GEORGE’: WordStage performers delineate the relationship between composer Frédéric Chopin and writer George Sand via solo piano pieces and readings from their letters and diaries. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $15. Info, www. wordstagevt.com or 223-1279. GRATITUDE DAY: Bodywork, healing sessions, tarot readings and aura and chakra viewings are all free at Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, Burlington, noon - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8060. COLLEGE PATHWAYS CONFERENCE: High school sophomores, juniors and their parents choose four workshops from among 16 higher-ed-related topics, and backwoods comedian Rusty DeWees keynotes. Various on-campus locations, Castleton State College, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, www.vsac.org or 800-798-8722. AARP TAX FILING WORKSHOP: Volunteer experts help seniors and folks from low-income households get their financial affairs set for the IRS. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.

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Saturday & Sunday, March 29th & 30th 12pm-4pm Sunday, April 6th 1pm-4pm

RAMP CHAMPS Schussing slopes can get expensive, and there’s a Green Mountain State stereotype that only privileged peeps regularly participate in downhill snow sports. Not so at Hardack, a nonprofit, community-centered hill in St. Albans. Despite its small size, the grassroots operation makes its own snow, and offers skiing, skating and sledding in season for Franklin County residents. At this weekend’s Spring Throwdown, however, it’s all about the ’boards. Competitors of all ages hurtle off ramps, earning points for style, and the biggest air snags prizes from Burton and Rome Snowboards. Contest organizer Jesse Bates sums up Hardack’s group vibe: “Start with nothing, and take it to a high level.” He’s done his part this season — East Coast Snowboarding magazine recently profiled the mountain’s free weekly sessions. SPRING THROWDOWN

Saturday, March 29, Hardack, 179 Congress Street, St. Albans, registration at noon, contest 2 p.m. $5. Info, 233-0766. www.myspace.com/hardack08 www.hardack.org www.eastcoastsnowboarding.com

INTERMEDIATE SEWING: Machine wranglers fashion reversible, wraparound skirts from reclaimed fabric. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $30 includes materials and an extra hour of sewing time. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. SOCIAL BAND: See March 29, Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 4 p.m. SENIOR RECITALS: Three successive concerts contain melodies by soprano Lisa Dutton-Swain, violinist Emma Goldberg, and the vocal duo of mezzo-soprano Rachel Sherman and baritone Talan Bryant. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 1, 3 & 5 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. NORTHEAST KINGDOM COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: Local musicians in this 50-member ensemble perform Ottorino Respighi’s “Ancient Dances and Airs,” among other works. Alexander Twilight Theatre, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 626-6426.

drama ‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: See March 26, 5 p.m. $17-48. ‘GODSPELL’: See March 27, 2 p.m. $12. ‘THE FULL MONTY’: See March 28, 2 p.m. ‘A DELICATE BALANCE’ TRYOUTS: See March 29, noon - 5 p.m. ‘GREASE’ AUDITIONS: See March 29. GREEN MOUNTAIN CRANKIE FESTIVAL: Multiple makers of low-tech moving pictures showcase hand-turned, backlit, illustrated stories with down-home narration and music. T.W. Wood Gallery and Art Center, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Donations. Info, www.greenmountain filmfestival.org or 262-3456.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: See March 26. ‘THE SAVAGES’: See March 28, 1:30 & 7 p.m. ‘JUNO’: Teen pregnancy receives sensitive treatment in this comedy about a smart high-school girl who tracks down the perfect adoptive parents for her unplanned child. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See March 26. ‘DR. DOLITTLE’: Theatreworks USA stages the story of a kindhearted physician who can talk to animals. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 3 p.m. $6-12. Info, 603-448-0400. ‘SOUND OF MUSIC’ AUDITIONS: Elementary and high school singers pitch their pipes for a chorus part. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, call for time. Free. Info, 728-9878.

Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ART BENEFIT: Painter Kimberlee Forney auctions off her artwork to raise funds for Prevent Child Abuse Vermont and call attention to Traumatic Brain Injury. Candles & Creations, Blue Mall, 150 Dorset Street, South Burlington, 5 p.m. $10. Info, 660-8021.

words ‘I QUIT SUCH ODIOUS SUBJECTS’: At a local meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America, UVM English professor Robyn Warhol-Down describes how the author’s narrators draw the curtain over parts of her novels. Champlain College Conference Center, 375 Maple Street, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, www.jasna.org or 864-0517. ‘OUTSIDERS’ SERIES: Readers of David Wallace Adams’ Education for Extinction ponder this history of American Indians forced to attend boarding schools. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

talks NEW ENGLAND FIDDLE MUSIC: Historian Burt Porter presents an overview of the geographic and cultural forces that shaped Yankeestyle fiddling. Old Chapel, Castleton State College, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 468-5105.

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sport MEN’S DROP-IN BASKETBALL: See March 26, noon - 2 p.m. GREEN MOUNTAIN DERBY DAMES: See March 27, 6 p.m. WOMEN’S NATURE WALK: Females of all ages step into mud boots or provided snowshoes for a guided natural history outing along a local stream. Meet at the North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $8. Info, 229-6206. CLARK MOUNTAIN: Outdoor enthusiasts keep a moderate trail pace through Nebraska Notch, then bushwhack up this peak. Call for meeting location and time. Free. Info, 655-3071.

etc CHARITY BINGO: See March 26, 2 & 7 p.m. MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: See March 28. SLEIGH RIDES: See March 29. ‘SUGAR ON SNOW’ PARTY: See March 29. MAPLE OPEN HOUSE: See March 29. ‘FREDERIC & GEORGE’: See March 29, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, 4 p.m. MILTON SUGAR-ON-SNOW: A local band augments maple history and syrup-tasting sessions with live music. Milton Grange Hall, 1-4 p.m. Donations. Info, 893-7387.

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Thursday, April 3rd, 7:30 PM, The Chandler Music Hall Main St., Randolph, $20 adults / $12 children under 18 “A little orchestra of some of New York’s best strings-about-town” -The New Yorker The Knights include cellist Eric Jacobsen, pianist Steven Beck, violist Kyle Ambrust, and violinist Diana Cohen. The Knights is a flexible ensemble including graduates of Juilliard, Curtis, Manhattan, Mannes and Eastman, and members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. Tickets available at Chandler Box Office: 802-728-6464, Three Bean Café, Randolph: 802-728-3533, and Wellspring Waldorf School, Chelsea: 802-685-3181. Info: www.nesuzuki.org or www.wellspringwaldorfschool.org. This is a benefit concert for Wellspring School’s String Program, Summer Suzuki Camp and financial aid system.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING TEA: Children’s author Bill Jaspersohn addresses book lovers over a formal snack of small sandwiches and English trifle. South Burlington Community Library, 2 p.m. $10. Info, 652-7080. GLOBAL TEA PARTY: Celebrate brewed beverages at an intro to the One World Library’s collection of books and other media. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, www.oneworldlibraryproject.org or 453-4147. PREVENT CHILD ABUSE VERMONT: Volunteers with this Montpelier-based nonprofit offer info about Shaken Baby Syndrome at a display of quilts made by the family members of children who have died from it. Community Space, University Mall, South Burlington, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. ANTIQUES MARKET: Treasure-hunters find bargains at the Elks Country Club, Montpelier, preview 7:30 a.m., market 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $2-5. Info, 603-444-2012. FARM FRESH ARTS FESTIVAL: Six sets of local musicians provide live tunes during this localvore-centric raffle, craft-and-photo exhibit and food fair. L.A.C.E., Barre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, www.lacevt.org or 685-4304. FAMILY FUN DAY: Old-time Adirondack musician Roy Hurd enlivens a sportscentric festival aiming to educate all ages about kidney disease. Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., concert at 1 p.m. Free. Info, 800-999-9697. DIY DRESS FORMS: Duct tape and a tight T-shirt help sewers create unique casts of their torsos, for clothes-fitting purposes. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $50 includes materials for two people. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. JACKSON BROWNE: The rock ’n’ roll songsmith responsible for “Somebody’s Baby” draws Vermonters to a sold-out show supporting Barre’s local ag exchange. Barre Opera House, 8 p.m. $100. Info, www.lacevt.org or 476-8188. PERCUSSION CONCERT: Ghanaian master drummer and UVM music faculty member Sowah Mensah performs with the University Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble and the Adenkum Ensemble. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. SAMBATUCADA! REHEARSAL: Percussive people pound out carnival rhythms at an open meeting of this Brazilian-style community drumming troupe. New members are welcome at the Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 343-7107.

dance SWING DANCING: Put on your saddle shoes and head for an old-fashioned sock hop at The Black Door, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 223-1806.

film ‘THE SAVAGES’: See March 28.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: See March 27.

talks SCOTT RITTER: The former U.N. weapons inspector speaks out about the distortions that led the U.S. into the Iraq war. Bentley Hall Auditorium, Johnson State College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.

‘IDENTITY & OTHERNESS’: Theology professor Miroslav Volf, director of Yale University’s Center for Faith and Culture, explores fundamentalist trends in various religions. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. HEALTH LECTURE: Dr. Mark Lazarovich explains the difference between headaches, sinusitis and migraines — and how to treat them. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. HUMANITIES SERIES: An art historian traces medieval creative exchanges between Europe and the Far East. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, www. eeevermont.org or 862-2531. FINLAND’S SOCIAL EQUITY: Comprehensive health care? Pekka Lintu, the Finnish ambassador to the U.S., offers insights on his country’s high standard of living and competitive economy at a town meeting hosted by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. See “Local Matters,” this issue. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-339-9834.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See March 26. WATERBURY STORYTIME: See March 26, for children ages 2-3. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See March 27. MUSIC TIME: See March 27. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: See March 27. FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. DADS’ GROUP: Fathers and fathersto-be bring offspring up to age 6 to a playgroup, meal and social hour. Winooski Family Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1422. BUBBIES, BABIES & BAGELS: A Jewishthemed playgroup for families of all backgrounds features intergenerational schmoozing and noshing. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0218, ext. 23. MONDAY MUSIC: Local musician Mia Adams tells stories and sings kidfriendly faves. JC Penney seating area, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. MUSIC TOGETHER: Parents bring babies, toddlers or preschoolers to a play session with sounds. Stowe Free Library, 10 a.m. and Trinity Episcopal Church, Shelburne, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 760-9207.

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etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See March 26. JOB SEARCH 101: Human resources consultant Beth Gilpin shares tips on resumes, email applications and postinterview follow-up. Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. SPRING GARDENING SERIES: Herbalists Micki Visten and Sandra Lory explain how to heal the Earth by growing plants in window boxes, backyards and fields. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. $7. Registration and info, 223-8004, ext. 202. WINOOSKI COMMUNITY CENTER DEDICATION: A newly completed Onion City resource opens with tours and fun kids’ activities. Winooski Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Avenue, Winooski, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 862-8993, ext. 137.

HARDWICK FARMERS’ MARKET MEETING: Cultivators prep for a summer season of veggie sales over a potluck meal. Hazen Union High School, Hardwick, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 274-0203.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. KATE ROYAL: The British soprano known for her sensitive take on operatic roles sings works by Debussy, Strauss and other composers, accompanied by pianist Roger Vignoles. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $12-15. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male music-makers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-2949. WATERBURY COMMUNITY BAND: Amateur instrumentalists prep for a summer concert series, and welcome new members. Waterbury Congregational Church, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 888-9327.

dance SWING DANCING: Open practice makes perfect for music-motivated swing dancers of all levels. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3. Info, 860-7501. LINE DANCING: Boot scooters show off fancy footwork at the Harvest Moon Banquet Room, Essex Junction, beginners’ lesson 6-7 p.m., open dancing 7-9 p.m. $9.50. Info, 434-2891.

drama ‘THE PRODUCERS’: The comical Broadway stage show based on Mel Brooks’ 1968 film features two theater impresarios determined to create a money-losing musical. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $45-60. Info, 863-5966.

film ‘THE SAVAGES’: See March 28. VIDEO ESSAY ON TEENAGE GRIEF: Five teenagers acknowledge the loss of a loved one, with assistance from bereavement counselors. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4111.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. FOOL’S GOLD ART AUCTION & BALL: Philanthropists contribute to a communal artists’ fund by bidding on one-of-a-kind wonders, then party down to music by Space Tiger, James Kochalka Superstar and The Jazz Guys. The Fifth Element, 216 Battery Street, Burlington, preview 5 p.m., auction 6-9 p.m. Free. Music 9 p.m. $9. Info, 607-382-3441.

words MADELEINE KUNIN: See March 28, Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774. BURLINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP: Bring pencil, paper and the will to be inspired to the Acoustic Lounge, Parima, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 999-1664.

talks ‘BENFORD’S LAW’: Accounting prof Mark Nigrini describes a mathematical observation about the initial digits of real-world numerical data. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS: Enrique Morones, founder of the San Diegobased Border Angels, emphasizes the need for citizen interventions to prevent international migrant deaths. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

WAR TRAUMA FORUM: Representatives from Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out and other area nonprofits consider the experiences of returning Vermont soldiers. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9918. ‘SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE’ SERIES: Entrepreneur Andy McKelvey, the founder of Monster.com’s parent company TMP, Inc., sums up his career path and offers advice to business students. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700. COMMUNITY MEDICAL SCHOOL: Dr. Charles Irvin, the director of the Vermont Lung Center, reviews past, present and future options for asthma treatment. Carpenter Auditorium, Given Medical Building, UVM, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 847-2886. COOLING THE PLANET: Zero Waste consultants Gary Liss and Richard Anthony offer ideas to reduce carbon emissions and global warming. T.W. Wood Gallery, Vermont College, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9383.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See March 26. SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See March 28, for walkers up to age 3. ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848. TODDLER STORYTIME: Tykes under age 3 enjoy stories, songs and a snack at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. WINOOSKI STORYTIME: Preschoolers aged 2-and-a-half to 5 expend energy in finger play and song, then listen to tales. Winooski Memorial Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 655-6424. DARK KNIGHT COMICS CLUB: Pencil- and pen-holders draw on their inner resources to produce paneled narratives. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ARTBOPS!: Messy art explorations are à la mode at this toddler-centric playtime to explore materials, textures and colors. Bebop Baby Shop, Essex Junction, 1-2 p.m. $6. Info, 288-1002. KNIT & NURSE: Mamas bring their babies to chat and work on projects. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.

sport WINTER WALKING: See March 26. ZUMBA FITNESS: See March 27, Fitness Options location, 5:30 p.m. Olympiad location, 7 p.m. GREEN MOUNTAIN DERBY DAMES: See March 27. COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Beginner to intermediate stretchers strike poses for spine alignment. Healing in Common Lobby, Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See March 26. ORGANICS RECYCLING SUMMIT: Advocates of industrial and residential composting share info and ideas with government, business and community leaders. Vermont Technical College Gymnasium, Randolph, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $15-35. Info, www.compostingver mont.org or 241-3448. YOUTH & ALCOHOL FORUM: Community leaders consider resources to assist kids who drink at a discussion moderated by WCAX-TV reporter Darren Perron. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 793-2927.

etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See March 26. CHARITY BINGO: See March 26.

AMPHIBIAN RESCUE PROJECT TRAINING: See March 26, Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol. ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICES CLASS: See March 26, Conference Room A, Rutland Regional Medical Center. SENIOR BREAKFAST: See March 27. PAUSE CAFE: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346. ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP: Midday learners try lunch in a foreign language to sharpen communication skills. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Donors part with pints to receive maple creamee coupons. Ross Sports Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 12:305:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: Richard Munkelwitz of the Vermont Small Business Development Center leads a half-day workshop in hands-on entrepreneurship. Greenhouse Student Living Center, University Heights, UVM, Burlington, 9 a.m. - noon. $35. Info, www.vtsbdc.org or 999-2768. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD: Stitchers welcome new members and guests at a sew-and-tell meeting. Essex Alliance Church, social 6:30 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 872-9973. CELEBRITY WAIT-A-THON: UVM men’s hockey coach Kevin Sneddon and radio personality Steve Cormier are just a few of the big cheeses who’ll fetch and carry at this fundraiser for the Burlington Ronald McDonald House. Windjammer Restaurant, South Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Cost varies according to order. Reservations and info, 862-4943.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: See March 26. FARMERS’ NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: See March 26. The crackerjack military musicians of the 40th Army Band play marches and concert arrangements of folk and Broadway tunes.

dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See March 26.

drama ‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: See March 26. $17-48. ‘THE PRODUCERS’: See April 1. ‘CLOSER THAN EVER’: Undergraduates stage a series of musical short stories exploring relationship decisions. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

film ‘THE SAVAGES’: See March 28. ‘8 1/2’: Federico Fellini’s reality-bending 1963 film turns one man’s artistic crisis into a grand cinematic epic. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.

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words LOCALVORE COOKING: Shelburne Farms chef Rick Gencarelli and food writer Melissa Pasanen, co-authors of Cooking with Shelburne Farms, describe how they researched its recipes, then offer samples. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. MAUDE BARLOW: The author of Blue Covenant signs copies of her groundbreaking book about groundwater rights. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

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ANIMAL FEEDING: See March 26. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See March 26. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See March 26. HINESBURG PLAYGROUP: See March 26. WATERBURY STORYTIME: See March 26. CHESS CLUB: See March 26.

sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See March 26. WINTER WALKING: See March 26.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See March 26. VERGENNES CITY PLAN REWRITE: Residents of Vermont’s smallest city consider how to revamp their municipality’s guiding document. Vergennes Opera House, 7 p.m. Free. Info, www.vergennes.org or 877-3637.

etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See March 26. ESL GROUPS: See March 26. CHESS GROUP: See March 26. NOONTIME KNITTERS: See March 26. KNITTING POSSE: See March 26. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: See March 26. BINGO: See March 26. CHARITY BINGO: See March 26. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: See March 26. SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP: See March 26. ‘LUNCH & LEARN’ SERIES: See March 26. Backyard renovators think spring by sketching landscape designs. AMPHIBIAN RESCUE PROJECT TRAINING: See March 26, Richmond Free Library. BACKYARD HABITAT: Bird feeders hear how to attract wild avians. Shelburne Farms, 7-9 p.m. $6. Info, 985-8442.

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Your Gracious Guide to Love & Lust! Dear Mistress Maeve, I’m a 28-year old woman, and I just started hanging out with a cool guy. He’s sweet, sexy and treats me well. And, as I recently found out, he’s bisexual. Some of my gay male friends tell me that bisexual men are just confused or scared to come out, and that they will eventually end up gay. On top of that, I am so nervous to give him a blow job. I have always thought my oral skills were good, but what if he’s comparing me to guys who probably give better head because they know their way around a man better than I do? I like this guy, but I’m not sure how to handle my concerns. Help? Love, Not Bi-lingual

Dear Not Bi-lingual, As far as I’m concerned, you’re a lucky lady. In this macho world, there’s nothing sexier than a guy who can be open enough to find both sexes sexy. It’s time to ask your guy what he wants. Is he looking for a serious relationship, or is he looking to play both fields? If he says he only has eyes for you, why would his bisexuality give you pause? If you think your relationship is more secure with a straight guy, you’re kidding yourself. Yes, it’s possible that he may leave you someday for a man — but it’s also possible that a straight partner would leave you for another woman. We are all vulnerable in relationships, no matter which orientations are involved. As for the blow jobs, a bisexual guy I once slept with explained that he couldn’t compare sexual encounters between men and women because they are so vastly different. He asserted that he liked both types of encounters equally and that his pleasure comes from the person, not the gender or genitalia. My advice is to give it your best shot. You never know if a new partner is going to like your technique, so just be open and responsive to his needs. Hey, he might be able to show you some new tricks! Whatever you do, don’t reject this guy just because you’re scared of the unknown. If you like him and feel you can trust him, don’t say bi-bi to love.

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i Spy... Jen, Price Chopper, Shelburne Rd. Hello Jen. Thank you so much for your help with the vitamin water and getting my brother’s credit card figured out. Are you single? I would love to get to know you better. Interested in going to dinner? When: Sunday, March 23, 2008. Where: Price Chopper, Shelburne Rd. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903481 Brett the Jet HAPPPPPPPPY BIRTHDAAYYYY! I already told you I’m I Spying you because I don’t have a filter - oops. Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful day because you deserve it. Things are looking up, I swear, and school is almost done - ahhh!!! (exclamation, exclamation, exclamation.) So live it up and try not to be a negative nancy. Happy, happy birthday, my friend. When: Friday, March 28, 2008. Where: the North Pole? Hyde Street?. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903480 Stowe Hottie at the Backyard Brown-eyed, cute brunette wearing a tight skirt and fur boots, hangin’ with two friends: We made eye contact in the mirror twice. As your friends left, you offered me your pint of Bud. I laughed and said I don’t drink beer you can see through. You said I was your kind of guy, then vanished. Well? What’s up, hon? When: Sunday, March 23, 2008. Where: Backyard Tavern in Stowe, 1:40 a.m. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903479 my mystery man You frequent Uncommon Grounds but I’ve seen you around at 3 Needs and elsewhere. We shared a table a few weeks ago (think: New York Times sports section) at UG, but you left before I could say more. Maybe finish our political debate over drinks or dinner sometime? I’ll even cook for you, chef! You remember me, right? When: Friday, March 14, 2008. Where: Uncommon Grounds. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903478 Katie, CHT homebuyer’s workshop, Mar. 22 Katie, the workshop was good and it prepared me to buy a home, but all the distracting eye contact with you prepared me more to buy you a martini or a cup of chai. Would have liked to ask you but thought your pop might not have approved. Do you? If so, it would be my pleasure. ;-) Cheers. -J. When: Saturday, March 22, 2008. Where: CHT homebuyer’s workshop. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #903474 High Priestess conjurs Tsunami Now that my toes have braced the thrilling chill of your rushing waters, they’ve found a will of their own. We’re long overdue for that religious experience, and these are the Holy Days. -XX. When: Monday, March 17, 2008. Where: my subconscious. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903471 Dear M You were spied in the women’s clothing department at Sears. I was the one trying on the tight, light green shirt. I saw the way you looked at me. Your beauty seared my eyes and my heart! Your look made my boat girl start rowing. Will you be my fashion consultant? Got wood? Happy Easter! 4 2 ATOYS. -A. When: Thursday, March 13, 2008. Where: Sears Women’s Clothing Department. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #903470 michael’s punx! Drop-dead patch and awesome hair. Dropdead is right! Drop-dead gorgeous! Let’s make smoothies and listen to thrash! When: Sunday, April 20, 2008. Where: Michael’s. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #903466 huge plugs and snakebites I bet you could kick over my head! You’re the most adorable boy I’ve ever seen! Let’s be bffe!! xxxo!! c: When: Sunday, April 20, 2008. Where: <3. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903465 donatella dixon III I saw you tonight and couldn’t help but wonder if you still read these things. I sometimes still think of spitting off bridges and the degree to which we once resembled ghost world. I’ve come to the conclusion that, for most of my life, I was a total toolbag, so let me know if you’re into awkward conversations. xo. -Tamarind Nefertiti. When: Friday, March 21, 2008. Where: big K. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #903464

busy boutilier’s girl I saw you a couple days ago. The stress of life’s current confinements was ever so evident in the enticing stare of your brown eyes. It affected your organizational skills. I’m leaving soon; I only wish you’d realize what harmonic balance we’d discover within each other. Please find me, for you bring me colors in this town of gray. When: Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Where: Boutilier’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903463 Hottie Hightops You were walking out of Muddy Waters as I was sitting down by the window on Wednesday morning. You were sitting in one of the comfy chairs before you left. I like your steez. Hightops and blue plaid jackets are my favorite. I was wearing a navy blue coat. Interested in grabbing a coffee or drink sometime? When: Thursday, March 20, 2008. Where: Muddy’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903460 you covered for me tuesday I see you every now and again; you work next door. You assume I’m totally gay, I assume you’re with someone. Too bad I’m too socially awkward to actually say anything, nor do I really know how one should act when crushing on a co-worker. I miss our early mornings on the couch making fun of the news. When: Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Where: the living room. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903459 Horny Margarita’s You were the sexy, witty, handsome man with the hypnotizing grin sitting on the stool next to me at Mexicali’s bar. We could always try pina coladas next time and try to getting caught in the rain. Whaddya say? When: Sunday, March 16, 2008. Where: Mexicali. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903458 Lovin’ in the Wild I hear about the lady cat out on the prowl for fun. She takes prey while I hibernate and tend the lair. I love the way you roll and want to hear the dirty details. When: Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Where: everywhere. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903456 Re: williston workplace My name is Joe and I am an electrician. I don’t work for Robert’s but I did work in a Williston workplace. I am not sure you’re talking about me. Can you give me more info about our meeting? If it is me, don’t you already owe me a coffee? When: Thursday, February 28, 2008. Where: Williston workplace. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903455 Blue-Eyed Beauty at Birchwood I’m going to have to get you a special NASA suit just to get through a day there. Sorry to hear about your close encounter of the #2 kind. And thank you for the laugh the other night. It was a nice change. Your former Christine Ct. roommate (ha ha!). Keep workin’ on you babe. When: Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Where: Birchwood Nursing Home. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903454 mohawk at Champlain (Tuesdays/ Fridays) You’re too cute, I love our conversations. I enjoy the fact that I have no idea if you know my name since you call me “lady.” You = wordsmith, I = number queen. This is why I haven’t been able to untie my tongue long enough to ask you out. We should get together. Tea, juice, water? NO COFFEE! When: Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Where: Champlain College, Spring 2008, in class. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903453 Early Morning Visions It’s been months, but I still look up Church Street in the morning hoping to glimpse you. Like the mythical goddess of the hunt, your elusive morning presence startled me with your image of peace, grace and mature beauty. I was pleased, those months ago, when you introduced yourself on the street corner. I would like to see you again. When: Thursday, September 13, 2007. Where: corner of Church and Cherry. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903451 I Spy Boo-Jenn ...not looking very happy. I miss the good times we’ve had, but I guess the laws of physics don’t allow two redheads to occupy the same space for too long. I’ll always love you, though. I have found my soulmate, and life is the happiest it’s ever been. PLEASE take care of yourself. You’re a beautiful woman. When: Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Where: Shaw’s. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #903450

may have missed out I winked at you on Match in September 2007. We emailed. You never told me your name. Looking for you now. You were form Monkton. Single dad, two kids, contractor in communications. You liked to bake bread. I think I missed out on a great opportunity. Please contact me. You were worth $1.39 at the Monkton general store. Remorseful, mother of twins. When: Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Where: online. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #903449 Field of dream too I care about you but you never saw it. I hope we can come together again as friends. I am glad your life is going well but I still worry about you and think of you. I hope to hear from you. -Florida. When: Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Where: Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903447 DDC Hotness I couldn’t help but notice the arsenal you carry around. Your gun show really stops me in my tracks. Maybe I could get a ticket for a private showing. ;-) When: Thursday, March 13, 2008. Where: hanging out. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903445 Goodbye to Fun ~ D Good times at the cottage, my turf, your place, Roques, Lincoln Inn, Half Lounge, Red Square, too many to mention. Thanks for always taking care of me. -Sweet M. When: Monday, March 17, 2008. Where: everywhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903444 Woman and her dog You and your sweet dog were walking towards Cherry St. when you asked me directions to Outdoor Gear. When you thanked me, my mind went blank. Wish I could have thought of something to say besides “You’re welcome.” Need any other directions? Maybe I can be a bit more creative next time. When: Saturday, March 15, 2008. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #903443 Jossie at Viva Espresso Jossie, we met before the Vermont primary in Viva. You’re a Franklin County teacher moonlighting for Obama. Saw you at Viva today, would have said ‘Hey’ but you left without coffee. Your eyes sparkle, your smile’s great and you have a good head on your shoulders to support those features. Want to get coffee sometime? I know the best shop around. When: Monday, March 17, 2008. Where: Viva Espresso. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #903442 The Monkey, perfect solder joint We talked about making jewelry and n64. I felt there was a good connection there but never asked if you would like to have dinner or lunch sometime. When: Saturday, March 15, 2008. Where: The Monkey. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903438 Mystery women on I Spy Yes, your dog is cute, and yes, that is a beautiful sunset, but we’re looking at your profile to see you! Take a chance and put up a pic of yourself. We (the lookers) will be thankful. When: Sunday, March 16, 2008. Where: the personals (but not really). You: Woman. Me: Man. #903437 Beautiful Blond, Muddy Waters You: wearing the green and rockin’ the NY plates. Tea pot and rest for a spell, 5 to 6. Me: with my head up my ass. When: Saturday, March 15, 2008. Where: Muddy Waters. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903436 I’m OK, You’re OK I was lost on Lake St. and you pointed me in the right direction. Thanks. I’ve reason to believe you’re crazy. You’ve reason to believe I’m crazy. I’ve no reason to be posting this and you’ve probably no reason to respond. I’m OK. You OK? When: Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Where: Lake St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903435 Welcome Home Walking up Mt. Philo has never been so much fun. I’m so lucky that our paths crossed and I miss you when you’re gone. You are incredible, full of surprises and such a cutie in your glasses driving at night. I can’t wait to explore the world with you and to give you the last piece of sushi. When: Saturday, March 15, 2008. Where: everywhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903434 Valerie’s Cookin’ up a Smile! You make work a “funner” place to be, and you definitely rock the Round. :) Coffee sometime? No expectations, all possibilities. And, oh, by the way “PLAAAAAATES!” When: Friday, March 14, 2008. Where: Ground Round kitchen. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #903433

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locked in your car, you have the warmest smile. Not sure of the exact date, but I sure remember your greeting. If only I could find out your phone number! Would you join me for coffee? Tea? Wine? When: Friday, February 15, 2008. Where: Shelburne Citgo. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903431 Devoid of Stella you’re quirky and funny and caring and wise as quick with your wit as you are with ispys the office without you is boring and bland in a way that i know only you understand. When: Friday, March 14, 2008. Where: at a bar drinking $2 drafts. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903430 Loral the guitarist We met on Church St. in February. I tossed $5 in your case before you started playing. I enjoyed our little chat. I hope we can continue it sometime. When: Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Where: Church St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903429 Stumbled upon Oregon-bound Girlfriend After a year and a half of near misses, I’m happy to say the jeans finally fit. Let’s double or nothing your 5 and take off the time limit. You’re my world and I’m ready and willing to live in it. All my love, Your Boyfriend. When: Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Where: eating Tic-Tacs. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903428

Sierra Nevada, please Dear Red Square Bartender, I came in on Monday, Mar. 10, at 8 p.m. I was wearing a Red Sox hat at the end of your bar. I took one look at you and those cute black stockings and now I ‘Miss’ Massachusetts more than anything. I was just curious if you ever wanted to meet up and catch a Sox game. When: Monday, March 10, 2008. Where: Red Square. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903427 Beth Four days and five nights. Holding, kissing and just being with you seemed so right. Sad. :-( YAR & yours to try again? When: Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Where: comedy club. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903425 Speeding on Spear St. We spy an attractive man behind the wheel of a new BMW, speeding daily on Spear St. in Shelburne. Interested in getting together with a hip couple? And if the beautiful woman you’re sometimes seen with is not your sister, then let’s make it a foursome. Dan, happy birthday! -R & U (wink/smile/ hugs). When: Thursday, March 13, 2008. Where: Spear St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903423 HOT OFF THE GRILL! I spy that sexy cook with the pink hat and dark brown hair. You were near the back and I was under the flag with some friends. Couldn’t take my eyes off you and I know you saw me looking. I came for the food but you made my mouth water. Let’s get together and see what cooks up. When: Friday, March 7, 2008. Where: Ground Round. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903422

I bump into you everywhere! You were my neighbor when I first moved to VT last summer, then I saw you at Allgood. I moved away for a while and when I came back I saw you at Healthy Living. I wanted to ask you out, but haven’t seen you since. Are you single? When: Saturday, February 9, 2008. Where: Healthy Living. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903421 half a minor threat patch And a blond mullet. Where’s your other half? Maybe me? Let’s get coffee. Meet me for coffee on Apr. 20. You’re stunning! When: Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Where: 311 concert. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #903420 Ex-Myers Tattoo Guy Brah! It’s been rough, but I still want you to rip all my clothes off and eat peanuts off of my belly just as much as I did this time last year. I still feel like I’m the one who got lucky. Whatever the next few months bring, know that we’re in it together. Hooda’s in it, too. When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Where: in my eye, with my eye, in Hooda’s eye. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903419 DPW Crew We come for the food to fill our hunger. But we get more than food - we get love. Some want to kiss others right on the lips, others are willing to eat a tongue for you. But remember, as long as you’re there with me, I will be able to get free refills and noodlekill a dolphin. When: Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Where: Blimpies. You: Man. Me: Man. #903418 Extremely Tan Ciabatta maker Where have you been? Why aren’t you dressing up my bread? Remember that extra punch you gave me that day? Big whoopsie on your part. When: Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Where: Blimp. You: Man. Me: Man. #903417

DDCLadypants, You’re on my trail So you think it’s you. Did you make it to the semifinals? Yes. Well, you are a DDC Ladypants, but not THE DDC Ladypants. One likes their double punches. Are you the DDC Ladypants? What about the newbie to the playground? Maybe it’s you? You’re on my trail and a one-on-one ping-pong lesson might be in order. When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Where: The Playground. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903416 RE: Shoeless on the Playground Going without shoes is how we roll. Plus, we don’t mark up the fancy floor which saves everyone a whole lotta frustration. Why don’t you try it sometime? Shoeless Josephine. When: Friday, March 7, 2008. Where: the playground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903415 ITS I know ITS can be a terrible thing to endure. I only wish I were there to help you through it. In the meantime, ITS can be cured with loud music and pirates’ booty - and once in a great while, pepperoncinis. Miss you, love you, etc., etc., etc. When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Where: unfortunately, not in the office. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903414 hot bomber jacket guy Saw you today at Small Dog, looking very hot in your jacket - and I don’t mean the temperature! You were with a woman but I didn’t see a ring. Does that mean you’re open to adventure? When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Where: Small Dog Electronics. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903413

You Stole My Lady I spy whoever dined in my3/24/08 restaurant and PM 2:52:38 took it upon themselves to steal my ceramic chili lady in my window. Shame on you. She was our inspiration and a very sentimental piece of artwork. You have to live with your karma. Perhaps she’ll burn you! When: Sunday, March 9, 2008. Where: restaurant. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #903411 Daily Planet, Mar. 10 You weren’t alone, but the look you gave me as you left made me think that we should meet. How about next week same day same place same time? “Keoni.” When: Monday, March 10, 2008. Where: Daily Planet. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903410 You and your Angelman K, I helped you at Lowe’s on Mar. 11 with some creative problem-solving, and you recognized me from years ago. I thought you looked familiar! It was nice to see you again. Care to have more conversations about cognition? -J. When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Where: Lowe’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903409 You’ve been spied To the guy sleeping comfortably at Parima’s poetry jam, your light snore got me thinking. I want to know, would you snore like that during our love-making? When: Monday, March 10, 2008. Where: Parima’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #903408 MILF ‘n’ COOKIES You gotta be the hottest thing walkin’. I am so in love with you. I wanna be with you fo’eva, till this planet crashes into the sun. You are the one for me. When: Monday, March 10, 2008. Where: in my life forever. You: Woman. Me: Man. #903407

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computers Computer Classes at CVUHS: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. MS Word Basics, More Word, MS Excel Basics, Excel Up - The Next Steps, Excel Data Analysis, Website Design That Works, Computer Use Tutorial, Best of Internet Sites, Keyboarding and Business Writing Sampler, CAD Keycreator. Other Classes Include; Window Management, Windows Vista & Office 2007, Thumbdrive Backup Use. More listings online!

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Dog Obedience Training: Cost: $125/7-week course. Location: The Crate Escape, Too, 68 Nesti Dr., South Burlington. Info: The Crate Escape, Too, 802-865-3647, crateescapetoo@gmavt.net, crateescapevt.com. A group class for all ages. Teaches owners how to communicate with their dogs using positive reinforcement. Exercises covered: sit/stay, down/stay, controlled leash walking, coming when called. Also: problem behaviors and basic-care issues. Tuesdays, Mar. 25 - May 6, 6:45-7:45 p.m., or Thursdays, Apr. 24 - Jun. 12, 6:45-7:45 p.m.

INTUITIVE INVESTING: May 3-4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $150/incl. course materials, lunches & snacks. Location: TBD, call for location. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Most people live life, and invest their money, using half their brainpower. Bring at least 6 specific questions about which you want guidance to this weekend workshop that teaches you reliable techniques to harness the timeless wisdom of your intuitive mind. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher, author and intuitive investor.

art Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/access. Beginners Watercolor w/ Ginny Joyner. Drawing I, II w/ Christine Cole. Painting w/ Water Soluble Oils. B & W Darkroom Photo. Calligraphy. Flower Arranging w/ Kris Engstrom. Culinary Arts: One-night classes; Dim Sum, Korean Fare, Spanish Tapas, Caribbean Cuisine, Indian, Thai, Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish from Scratch. Materials incl. w/ few exceptions.

body Body & Mind Classes at CVUHS: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Core Strength/Pilates, Top Conditioning w/ Caroline Perkins, Weight Training, Yoga, Yoga for Men, Yoga Monday, Swing Dance or Ballroom Bootcamp w/ Terry Bouricius, Beginner or Intermediate Tap to Contemporary Hits, Guitar for Beginners, West African Dance, Djembe Drumming, PennywhistleBeginners, Aromatherapy, Natural Facials, Meditation, Juggling - All Levels, Living Tobacco Free.

clay Introduction to Throwing: Apr. 9 - Jun. 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m., weekly on Wednesdays. Ten-week class. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802985-3648, www.shelburneartcen ter.org. Master the essentials of working with clay on the potter’s wheel. Create interesting and pleasing forms as you improve your skills. Students will create many pieces of functional pottery for daily use. Members $245, nonmembers $270, materials & firing $50. See complete listing of clay classes and workshops online. Teens: Expressive Mud Slinging: Apr. 11 - May 16, 3-5:30 p.m., weekly on Fridays. Cost: $90/5 weeks (no class Apr. 25). Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-9853648, www.shelburneartcenter. org. This introductory or intermediate-level pottery class will emphasize proficiency with the basics of thrown and handbuilt pottery. There will be opportunities to experiment with techniques of glazing and firing and vigorous debate on the various elements of youth culture. Complete listing of clay classes and children’s classes at www.shelburneartcenter.org.

CRAFT CLASSES AT CVU Hinesburg: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org/access. Home Repair, Woodworking - Beginners, Open Studio Woodshop, Pottery w/ Jen Labie, Hand-built Tiles w/ Jen, Rug Hooking, Knitting - Beginners or intermediate, Sewing for Beginners, Rustic Furniture - Adult Chair or Loveseat, Cake Decorating I and II, Fun w/ Fondant, Backyard Astronomy, Old-fashioned Soap Making. Most materials included. Make it Take it Classes: Location: 57 Pumpkin Harbor Rd., Cambridge. Info: Martha Kinney, 802-644-2422. Classes in wall stenciling, polymer clay, beading, theorems, glass etching and cut/ pierce lampshades. Two-day classes on painted floorcloths or primitive landscapes. Six-week classes in beginner/intermediate tole painting. SOAP-MAKING FOR FUN: Mar. 30, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $35/3-hour, handson workshop. Location: Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal St., Winooski. Info: Purple Shutter Herbs, 802-865-4372, www. purpleshutter.com. Using natural ingredients and essential oils, we’ll make a batch of beautiful, aromatic soap. Alisa Andrews, of Flaming Maple Herbs, will discuss recipes, customizing, soap molds, books and supplies. Each student will go home with a soap sample to cut and age, and a handout containing detailed instructions.

dance Afro-Caribbean Dance: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Montpelier. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m., Burlington. Cost: $11/class. Location: Capitol City Grange, Montpelier; Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington. Info: Carla Kevorkian, 802-985-3665. Dance to the rhythms of Cuban and Haitian music. Live drumming led by Stuart Paton. Monthly master classes with visiting instructors. Beginners welcome! Ballroom Dancing: Mondays and Thursdays in Burlington, Tuesday and Sunday in Shelburne. Cost: $50/4 weeks (per person). Location: The Champlain Club, 20

Crowley Street, Burlington; Shelburne Town Hall, 5420 Shelburne Road, Shelburne. Info: First Step Dance, Kevin Laddison, 802-5986757, www.FirstStepDance.com. Level I classes for beginners, Level II and above for experienced dancers. We host dances (with lessons) on the second and fourth Friday of each month. No experience is necessary, just an interest in learning to dance. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Belly Dancing: Cost: $12/1hour class. Location: Private dance studio, Burlington. Info: Habibi, www.geocities.com/habi bi.bellydance. Learn to appreciate the dance form commonly known as “belly dance” or “Middle Eastern dance.” Through music and dance, travel across the globe and have fun with it. Learn from two enthusiastic teachers who have years of dance experience. Beginner and intermediate students are welcome! Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: $12/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802598-1077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes Nightclub-style oneon-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! Intro and Int. Lindy Hop: Mar. 31 - May 5, 6:15-8:30 p.m., weekly on Monday. Cost: $60/six 1-hour classes. Location: Montpelier Senior Citizens Activity Center, 58 Barre Street, Montpelier. Info: Popsicle Toes and Vermont Swings, Chris Sumner, 802-2230026, rallyq@gmail.com, www. vermontswings.com. Lindy Hop (Swing) Dance Classes with Chris Sumner and Andy Verhelst. 6:157:15 p.m. Lindy 1: Introduction to Lindy Hop. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lindy 2b: Smart and Sexy: More Tools for Your Lindy Groove (prerequisite: Lindy 1). All ages welcome. No partner required. Bring non-marking clean shoes.

design/build Insulated Concrete Forms: Cost: $95/8 hours (lunch included). Location: Best Western, 13 Blush Hill Rd., Waterbury. Info: Vermont Insulated Concrete Forms, Joel Baker, 802-2446111, www.vticf.com/training. html. Plumb, straight and level. Every successful project starts with basics; insulated concrete form construction is no different. Our hands-on building seminar teaches the basics and everything else needed to design and build an ICF home. Energy-efficient and cost-effective. Learn why ICF construction outperforms traditional building! Yestermorrow Design/Build Sch.: Cost: $300/2-day classes; $750 and up for 1-2-week classes. Scholarships and gift certificates avail. Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Rt. 100 (just 45 min. from Burlington), Warren. Info: Yestermorrow De-

sign/Build School, celebrating our 28th year!, 802-496-5545, designbuild@yestermorrow.org, www.yestermorrow.org. Stained Glass Intensive, 3/30-4/4 ($810); Math for Building, 4/1; Engineering for the Homebuilder, Apr. 4-5; Intro to AutoCAD, April 5-6; Permaculture for Home & Garden, April 12-13; Skin on Frame Boats, April 18-20; Biofuels, May 2-4; Care/Repair of Shop Machines, 5/31-6/1. All courses are small, intensive and hands-on. Scholarships available.

Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) offers an effortless method of giving profound rest to the body and peace to the mind. It removes deep- rooted stress, promoting wellness in all areas of life. Oneness Blessing involves a transfer of intelligent energy, which brings about the flowering of the heart and facilitates moving into higher states of consciousness.

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Becoming a Splendid Bridge: Apr. 24 - May 15, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $120/2 hour class. Location: Office of Michael Watson, 130 Church Street, Burlington. Info: Michael Watson, 802-860-6203. The elders say that being “different” often allows one to become a bridge over challenging times, guiding others into a better future. In this 4-week class participants will use creative journaling, ritual and guided imagination to explore the hidden potential of difference.

Burlington Taiko Classes: Cost: $53/Adult Beginner Class. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-658-0658, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, www.burl ingtontaiko.com. Gift certificates are available! Email for full schedule. Richmond Taiko Classes: Cost: $59/adults. Location: Richmond Congregational Church, Bridge St., Richmond. Info: 802434-2624, classes@burlingtontaiko.org.

education Moodle Classroom Cooperative: Wednesdays beginning April 30, 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: $250/ Instructor-CSSU professionals fee. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org/access. Moodle your Noodle via an interactive tour of a global classroom. Experience online curriculum/lesson management and create plans for upcoming units. Professional development recertification credits available through collaboration with CSSU professionals. The magic of Moodle through online resources and face-to-face mentoring will be yours.

empowerment Classes at CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Great Decisions Foreign Policy w/ Terry Ryan, Beekeeping w/ Bill Mares, First Garden, Interior Design, Writer Workshop, Solar Energy 101, Sudoku Sanity, CPR/First Aid by Red Cross, Horsemanship, Bridge for Beginners, Backyard Astronomy, Financial Management, Astrology, Writer Workshop, VoiceOver Workshop w/ Dan Levine, Herbs for Women’s Health. More listings online!

energy Oneness Blessing (Deeksha): Mar. 24, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $25/suggested contribution for 2-hour seminar/group session. Location: Unity Church, 56 Main Street, Essex Junction. Info: Marieken Volz, 802-353-8104, golden-heart.net.

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HEALING THE HUMAN ENERGY FIELD: Eight weeks, Tuesdays, April-June, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30/ class. Location: Lightheart Sanctuary, New Haven. Info: Maureen Short, 802-453-4433, maureen@ lightheart.net, www.lightheart. net. Taught by experienced healer for beginning and intermediate students. Explore learning how to bring healing and balance to the body, mind, spirit. Help for the Journey: Apr. 21 - May 12, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $120/4 2hour classes. Location: Downtown office, 130 Church St., Burlington. Info: Michael Watson, 802-8606203. Storytelling, ritual and creative expression are fundamental tools of traditional healing. In this four-week class, participants will work with teachers to awaken the healer within themselves and one another. Leader: Michael Watson, MA, PhD, whose work arises from the healing traditions of his NativeAmerican and European heritage.

herbs Herbal Water Therapy: Mar. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $12/2hour workshop. Location: Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal St., Winooski. Info: Purple Shutter Herbs, 802-865-4372, www. purpleshutter.com. Angela Talbert will present the basic herbal water preparations, including decoctions and tisanes, medicinal and cosmetic steams, fomentations, baths and washes. We’ll discuss conditions which benefit from these treatments, and explore a myriad of recipes. Together, we’ll indulge in hot tea, foot baths and a facial steam. Open to everyone! HONORING HERBAL TRADITION 2008: One Saturday/month for 8 months, Apr. - Nov., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $850/8 sessions. Location: Horsetail Herbs, 134 Manley Rd., Milton. Info: Horsetail Herbs, Kelley Robie, 802-893-0521, HTHerbs@together.net, Horse tailherbs.org. Eight-month Herbal Apprenticeship program, April to November, held on a horse farm!

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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. We will cover: herbal therapies, nutritional support, diet, detox, body systems, medicine-making, plant identification, tea-tasting, wild-food cooking, field trip, iridology, women’s, children’s, men’s and animal health. Textbook & United Plant Saver membership included! Local Healers Program: Class meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20; September 3, 10; October 29. Cost: $650/VSAC non-degree grants available. Location: Mandala Botanicals, Barre. Info: Sandra Lory, 802-522-0243, mandalabotanicals@gmail.com. A life-changing, hands-on learning experience that will empower you with seasonal, locally based herbal medicine, food and lifestyle tools. Help your community adapt to rapidly changing food, medicine, climate, energy and transportation systems. Students help create a community herbal apothecary at LACE. Includes very special field trips and guest teachers. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Currently accepting applications for Wisdom of the Herbs 2008, Eight-Month Certification Program beginning mid-April and running through November. Cost: $1750. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, South Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802456-8122, annie@wisdomofthe herbsschool.com, www.Wisdom OfTheHerbsSchool.com. Learn local plants as edibles and medicinals, plant spirit communion, home remedies, and fire making with bow drill. Spring Wildflower Herb Walk, Tuesday, April 29, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. $15. Wild Edible Feast Workshop, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $80. Pre-registration requested. $10 non-refundable deposit holds your place.

jewelry Fused-Glass Jewelry: Apr. 1 - May 13, 6-9 p.m., weekly on Tuesdays. Six-week class (no class Apr. 22). Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802985-3648, www.shelburneart center.org. Create beautiful jewelry with the rich colors of glass. Students will create earrings and neckpieces before exploring their own designs. Learn skills such as cutting glass, grinding edges, applying metallic powders and layering for fusing. Members $200, nonmembers $220, materials $30. More metal arts classes online at www.shelburneartcenter.org.

kids Kids Classes CVUHS Hinesburg: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs. org/access. Music Seeds for newborns, Spanish for 5- to 7-yearolds, Mandarin Chinese, Paper Arts 9-12 years, Wire and Wood Sculpture, ages 8-11. Decorating Easter Cookies for all ages. Move & Groove, ages 1-4. Creative Dance, 3-6 years. Sign Language for 5th12th graders, Babysitting by American Red Cross.

language Faraway Lands: Cost: $225/8week class (16 hrs.). Location: Hannaford Career Center, 51 Charles Ave., Middlebury. Info: Sibylle Saunders, 802-388-4173, HannafordCareerCenter.org. Want to travel to faraway lands and meet beautiful people? Refresh your high school

French? Join our intermediate-level upbeat conversational French class for 8 weeks in Middlebury, Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., starting Apr. 2. Call for more info: Sibylle, 388-4173, or Hannaford Career Center, 382-1012. Also private tutoring. French Through Art: Class ongoing, all ages. Location: Drury Studio, Stowe, or at your home. Info: Carol, 802-253-8571. Do you know the 48 countries that speak French? A fine art experience in drawing, painting and French conversation, Carol features French culture and slides of the impressionists on a creative tour of her native country. Come to the studio to make delicious crêpes or have Paris come to you! Language Classes at CVU: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Italian for Travelers, Beginner French plus, Conversational Immersion French, Beginning Spanish plus, Intermediate Spanish, Spanish for 5-7-year-olds in the afternoon, Portuguese for Travelers, Beginning Mandarin, Intermediate Mandarin, Mandarin for Children, A Taste of American Sign Language with David Krueger as well as Baby Sign. Most materials included. Parlez-vous francais?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-4966669. Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native.

martial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Open house and demonstration Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. Introductory class begins on Tuesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info: 802-9518900, aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements, and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome. Gift certificates are available. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th-degree black belt and Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido instructor. MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CTR: Introductory Class. Location: One minute off I-89 at Exit 17, Colchester. Info: 802-8938893. Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and private lessons. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head Instructor is 5-Time Brazilian Champion - Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free.

massage Thai Yoga Bodywork Intro Class: Sat., Apr. 12 in Waterbury. Register at www.bodhiwell nessstudio.com or 802-244-8722. Also Sat., May 3rd in Burlington. Register at touchstonehealing arts.com or 802-658-7715. Cost:

$75. Location: Bodhi Wellness Studio, Waterbury, Touchstone Healing Arts, So. Burlington. Learn a series of simple and effective massage and stretching techniques to increase flexibility and ease. Whether you are considering professional training or would like to bring bodywork home to family and friends, come enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating day. Individuals and pairs welcome. Wear comfortable clothing.

meditation INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION: Apr. 6-27, 2-4 p.m., weekly on Sunday. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Get a basic orientation to an essential practice of the spiritual journey; learn over a dozen techniques in this workshop that is more experiential than intellectual. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m. which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.bur lingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

metal/stained glass Metal Arts: Apr. 10 - Jun. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m., weekly on Thursdays. 10-week class. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Students will focus on the acquisition of jewelry skills and techniques, while learning the art of fine craftsmanship. Complete a series of practice pieces before designing and creating a wearable piece of jewelry. All skill abilities are welcome. Members $300, nonmembers $330, materials $35. All metal classes at www.shel burneartcenter.org.

nature Wilderness Survival Skills: Location: ROOTS School (Reclaiming Our Origins through Traditional Skills), East Calais. Info: ROOTS School, Brad Salon, 802-456-1253, Info@RootsVT.com, RootsVT.com. Tracking and Awareness, Mar. 2930. $150; Women’s Fire Class, Apr. 6 & 13. $150; Fire by Friction, Apr. 26-27. $150; Flint Knapping I, May 10-11. $150; Bow Building, May 2326. $450; Primitive Weapons, June 14-15. $150; Tracking and Awareness, July 10-11. $150; Advanced Tracking and Awareness Overnight, July 12-13. $175.

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day), 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.,or create your own days and times. Cost: $450/ includes all materials, 2 day class. Location: Village Faux Finishes, 188 South Main Street, White River Junction, VT. Info: Village Faux Finishes, Deb Caulo, 802233-6620, dcaulovt@comcast. net. Learn the art of decorative painting and plastering using various mediums and tools. This class is suitable for anyone (architects, designers, contractors, homeowners) who wants to understand the process of decorative paint & plaster finishes, whether it’s for your own personal enjoyment or for your business. Hands-on.

photography Digital Camera Classes at CVU: Classes from April-June. Location: CVU High School, 10 min. from Exit 12, Hinesburg. Info: 802-482-7194, www.cvuhs.org/ access. Digital Camera Fundamentals, Enhance Digital Photographs, Create Digital Compositions, Advanced Digital Photography Workshops, Adobe Photoshop Elements - 3 choices of levels, Digital Video, Digital Slideshow, iTunes Management - Playlists, Podcasting. Senior discount 65+.

pilates 123 Pilates Studio: Location: 123 Pilates Studio, 49 Heineberg Dr., Colchester. Info: 123 Pilates, Lucille Dyer, 802-8633369, lucille@123pilates.com, 123Pilates.com. Exercise your brain, heart and whole body. Join Ballet Conditioning, Integrative Movement and Pilates classes, or combine all three in the 123:Studio class to enliven core strength, coordination, memory function and creativity. Experience the difference of more than 20 years’ teaching experience. Small classes, private sessions, professional instruction and fun! ABSOLUTE PILATES: New! Zumpilates - A Pilates and areobic Latin dance mix. Plus ongoing Pilates mat classes. Location: Espire, 12 Gregory Drive, Suite One, South Burlington. Info: 802-310-2614, www.absolutepilatesvt.com. Tone, stretch, strengthen and shape up for summer with certified classical Pilates instructor Lynne Martens. Sculpt a great new body in group mat classes or private lessons on reformer, Wunda chair and tower unit in an attractive welcoming locale. Visit our website for pricing, class times and specials. Pilates Space: Call for current pricing. Location: Pilates Space, 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. Come experience our expert teachers, beautiful, light-filled studio, and welcoming atmosphere. We offer Pilates, Anusara-inspired Yoga, Physical Therapy and Gyrotonic to people of all ages and levels of fitness. Free intro to Pilates: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., or call to arrange a time to fit your schedule. Pilates Method Alliance Member.

reflexology 200-hour Certification Course: Intro class Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 26 & 27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $1375/full class; $250/ intro class. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts, 205 Dorset St., South Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts Massage & Bodywork Education, 802-658-7715, info@ touchstonehealingarts.com, www. touchstonehealingarts.com. Come

to this lively and informative introduction to the art of Reflexology. You may well want to commit to the entire training but it’s not necessary. You will leave with some great reflexology treatment skills and a wealth of knowledge about this effective modality.

scuba SCUBA CERTIFICATION COURSE: Apr. 1 - Apr. 22. Weekly on Tues. & Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $275. Location: Waterfront Diving Center, 214 Battery St., Burlington. Info: Waterfront Diving Center, Jonathan Eddy, 802-865-2771, inf o @ w a t er f ront div ing.com, waterfrontdiving.com. Add a new dimension to your tropical vacation. Explore the underwater world!

sculpture Soft Stone Carving: Apr. 10 - Jun. 12, 6-9 p.m., weekly on Thursdays. 10-week class. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, w w w.shel bur near tcent er.org. Learn to carve a beautiful sculpture of your own design, or continue developing your sculpting skills with professional advice. Participants will work in soft stone and learn how to use a variety of sculpting tools. Members $280, nonmembers $310, materials $35. See complete listing of Art Center classes online.

spirituality A Warrior’s Approach to Cost: $100/weekendDeath: long class (Mar. 28-30: Fri. eve, Sat. & Sun.). Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Shambhala Center, Tracy Whitcomb, 802-922-2602, http://www.burlingtonshambhala ctr.org. Change in general, and the time of death in particular, are moments fraught with anxiety but also filled with potential. The Buddhist teachings say that times of transition are moments when we can experience great freedom, but instead what we usually do is freeze and freak out. In this program we will explore the rawness of death and change, and practice bravery where we traditionally find groundlessness. ARCHETYPES IN ASTROL. SYNASTRY: Apr. 5-26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., weekly on Saturday. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Learn how to apply archetypal wisdom in chart comparisons, identify the karmic connections between people and develop a family matrix to understand family dynamics. Pre-requisite: Archetypal Astrology or an equivalent. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Emptiness & the Heart Sutra: Cost: $55/5 eves. & 1 Sat. (Apr. 21, 28; May 5, 10, 12, 19). Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 South Winooski Ave, Burlington. Info: Burlington Shambhala Center, Tracy Whitcomb, 802-9222602, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. When the teaching of the Heart Sutra first occurred, its proclamation of emptiness was so powerful that several highly realized disciples died of heart attacks. Yet today we can read it without missing a beat. In this course, we will study and contemplate the Sutra line by line and bring these teachings alive so that we too can take them to heart. Green Mountain Druid Training: One weekend per month, 9 months a year. Cost: $1600/year.

Possible payment plan. Location: Dreamland, 233 Downs Road, Worcester. Info: Green Mountain Druid Order, Ivan McBeth, 802505-8010, ivanmcbeth@aol.com, www.ivanmcbeth.com. The Druid Training is designed to liberate our creativity, transform and heal us, align us with the spirit of nature and this wonderful planet, and teach us how to create sacred space with our every breath. Eventually we become Caretakers of the Earth, empowered Druids who truly make a difference. INTRODUCTION TO ESOTERICA: Apr. 23 - May 14, 7-9 p.m., weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Learn about the hidden wisdom in the world’s religious and spiritual traditions that provides a basis for the emerging global unity. Mahayana & the Bodhisattva Vow: Apr. 18-20. Cost: $55. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 South Winooski Ave. Burlington. Info: Burlington Shambhala Center, Tracy Whitcomb, 802-922-2602, http://www. burlingtonshambhalactr.org. The Bodhichitta practices for waking up our hearts are the core disciplines of the Mahayana journey. This weekend will focus on these practices we cultivate in our training as Bodhisattva warriors. This weekend is open to all students and is a prerequisite to taking the Bodhisattva vow. MEETING YOUR INNER PARTNER: Apr. 5-26, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Discover the inner men and women living in your “inner city” who deeply influence your relationships and love life. Reconnecting w/ Our Wild Souls: Apr. 25-28, 6-2 p.m. Cost: $350/9 meals, 3 nights, full program. Location: Bishop Booth Conference Center - Rock Point, 20 Rock Point Circle, Burlington. Info: Soul Flares, Ann OShaughnessy, 802-922-3724, www.soulflares.org. Come join 15 other women to enjoy 100 acres on the Lake Champlain coast for 3 days of rest, ritual, healing, laughter, support and inspiration for women who are on a journey to rediscover and re-inspire their authentic selves. Read feedback from past participants online. Silva Workshop Psychic Ability: Cost: $300/16-hour class (April 26-27). Location: Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester. Info: Empowering Transitions, Theresa Schilizzi, 646-218-1285, emptransitions@ aol.com, www.empoweringtransitions.com. Empower and transition your life in 2008! Learn to develop your natural psychic ability in a relaxing, supportive environment. ESP is developed through dynamic meditation, mental projection, mind training techniques and psychic exercises! Learn how to use your natural psychic ability to help change and improve your life!

weight loss Lose Weight with Hypnosis!: Cost: $160/4-week class. Location: Wellspring Hypnotherapy Center, 57 River Rd., Essex Junction. Info: Wellspring Hypnotherapy and Rising Sun Healing, Betty Moore-Hafter, 802-872-0089, betty@risingsunhealing.com, www. holistichypnotherapyeft.com OR www.wellspringhypno.com. The subconscious mind is at the root of habits that make weight loss easy or difficult. Learn hypnosis techniques to help you make permanent changes. Four-week classes (level 1 and 2) with ongoing support groups. Audio CDs of hypnosis

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South Pointe Model

You missed out the first time, so don’t let it get away again. Fully upgraded kitchen, spacious master, large family room and two spare bedrooms all with three baths, sunroom and two-car attached garage. Great location, great price!! $459,500.

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This classic Contemporary has the largest fully fenced lot in the neighborhood & end of the cul-de-sac privacy. Great location for commuting to Burlington & St. Albans. This home was re-roofed & a brand new deck installed in ‘05. First floor laundry. $299,000.

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This two bedroom (plus den) Condo has a convenient location and is ideally situated within the project. End unit, southwesterly exposure, and easy commute to downtown Burlington are just a few of the reasons to make this your home. $225,900.

Ideal Winooski location with easy access to Route 15 and I-89, plus abuts city land for privacy in the rear. Spacious rooms, hardwood floors, and attached oversized one car garage. $209,900. call George Gamache coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9507 www.GeorgeGamache.com

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Impeccably maintained and very charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath well-loved home with 1 car garage in the new North End near bike path. Fully fenced yard with mature landscaping and gorgeous in-ground pool. Newer roof. All this home needs is new owners! $219,900.

With new lovely kitchen cabinets, counters & backsplash, this 2 bedroom Colchester Condo has lots to offer in a great price range. Nice recent updated kitchen floor, vinyl windows & bath remodel. Two stories plus full basement. Low utilities and fees. $164,900.

2 bedroom, 1 1/2 Townhome. Fresh paint & carpet in nice neutral colors. Family room with vaulted ceiling & built-in bookcases. Full basement with lots of storage. Private cul-de-sac setting backs up to woods. Truly priced to sell, a must see! $226,900.

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This 2 bedroom home in Burlington’s New North End has plenty to be discovered! Situated on a corner lot, this house has hardwood floors beneath the carpeting, a spacious eat-in kitchen, and lovely light throughout the home! Great neighborhood! $214,900.

This beautiful condo on the outskirts of Vergennes is back on the market! 2 bedrooms, 1-car garage, full basement and beautiful country views from the back deck. Asking $189,900.

call ivy Knipes coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9561 www.hickokandBoardman.com

The Lynn Jackson Group Century 21 Jack Associates 802-877-2134 or 800-639-8052 www.LakeChamplainRealtor.com

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59 Proctor Ave. Enjoy 1-level living in this 3 bed, 1 ba Ranch. Bath remodeled 03, HW floors & Oversized Garage w/ Elect. New roof! Excellent location, convenient to I-89, shopping, & schools. Low Price! $199,900. Directions: Shelburne Rd. to 59 Proctor Ave.

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Townhome in convenient South Burlington location. 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. New roof in 2007, all windows in bedrooms less than 1 year old. New light fixtures in dining and full bath. Private back patio and carport with additional storage. $173,900. call jessica hubbard coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9585 www.hickokandBoardman.com

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THE HINDS LOFTS located at 161 St. Paul Street in the heart of downtown Burlington. Studio, one- and twobedroom lofts with prices starting at $259,500. Lofts will be ready for occupancy April 15th! Come to our Open House Sunday March 30, 1-3 pm. call Heidi Tappan redstone • www.thehindslofts.com 802-658-7400 x 20

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to advertise in Tasteful decorating invites you to move in! Come see this 3 bedroom ranch. Large welcoming kitchen, formal dining room with fireplace, great master bedroom suite with French doors to deck. Large corner lot, mature trees. $243,500

Immaculate 2100+ sq. ft Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Incredible master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. Many bonus rooms. Large kitchen/dining room with deck. Tile & laminate flooring. Two car garage & walkout basement. Above ground pool. Mountain view. $236,500

Call Greentree real estate 802-482-5232 www.vermontgreentree.com

Call Greentree real Estate 802-482-5232 www.vermontgreentree.com

This lovely 3 bdrm home offers an open floor plan, bonus room, formal dining room, newer appliances and much more! Within walking distance to desirable school system. Only $224,900! Directions to Open House: From Williston Rd, turn on Dorset St. R on Brookwood, follow to end. Home is straight ahead. Look for signs & balloons.

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well-being Gratitude Day: A Celebration!: Mar. 29, 12-6 p.m.. Location: Spirit Dancer/Star Root, 125 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Spirit Dancer/Star Root, Carol von Rohr, 802-660-8060. Join us for our annual customerappreciation event and celebrate the arrival of Spring with us. FREE bodywork, readings, aura & Chakra imaging, Reiki and energy healing, light labyrinth experience and more! FUN, FOOD, FREE EVENTS, STOREWIDE SALE. Come spend the afternoon with us.

women FREE - Parting with Purpose: Apr. 12-13, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE 2-day workshop. Location: Ilsley Library Public Meeting Room, 75 Main St., Middlebury. Info: 802989-7013, info@partingwithpurpose.com, www.partingwithpurpose.com. Choose an empowered journey through separation and divorce, find healing and hope for a brighter future. Are you contemplating separating from or divorcing your mate? Are you already divorced and having trouble moving on? Join us for two days of self-discovery, healing and creating new visions for the future. You will experience a three-part process that will help you emerge feeling whole and empowered through one of life’s most painful transitions. Workshop also offered Apr. 26-27 in Burlington. Call for more info. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED.

wood Fine Woodworking - Beginning: Apr. 7 - Jun. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m., weekly on Mondays. 10week class. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, www.shelburneartcenter.org. Learn the basics of furniture-making while creating a coffee table. This class will prepare you for more advanced efforts while providing a sound footing in wood properties, furniture design and proper use of machine/hand tools. Members $275, nonmembers $305, materials $80. Complete listing of woodworking classes and workshops available online.

yoga BRISTOL YOGA AND AYURVEDA: Daily Ashtanga yoga classes for all levels. Special monthly workshops on yoga, Ayurveda, diet and nutrition, breathing and meditation. Private sessions for yoga or Ayurvedic consultations available by appointment. Cost: $14/dropin, $110/10 classes or $100/ monthly pass. Location: Old High School, Bristol. Info: 802-4825547, www.bristolyoga.com. This classical form of yoga incorporates balance, strength and flexibility to steady the mind, strengthen the body and free the soul. Bristol Yoga is directed by Christine Hoar, who was blessed and authorized to teach by Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India, holder of the Ashtanga lineage. BURLINGTON YOGA: Daily, ongoing classes in all syles with experienced, certified instructors. Cost: $12/hour, $14/90 min., $160/unlimited monthly membership, $75/private lesson. Loca-

tion: 156 Saint Paul St. 1/2 block south of Main St., Burlington. Info: 802-658-9642, www.burlingtonyoga.com. “The yogi whose mind is ever under his control, always striving to unite with the Self, attains the peace of Nirvana - the Supreme Peace that rests in me.� Bhagavad Gita VI ‘15 Krishna to Arjuna. Copper Crane Yoga: Daily ongoing yoga and meditation classes for all levels. Three-week Beginner Series. Special workshops and monthly talks on yoga, bodywork, relaxation, meditation, breathing, energy work and more. Cost: $14/drop-in, $60/5-class card, $110/10-class card, $200/20class card. Location: Copper Crane Yoga, 179 Main St., Vergennes. Info: 802-877-3663, copper craneyoga.com. Offering individual, group and custom classes. Thai Yoga Bodywork and Zero Balancing sessions by appointment. Copper Crane Yoga is directed by Carolyn Conner, RYT, Advanced Certified Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner. Copper Crane provides wise and compassionate teaching to nourish the spirit and unite the mind and body. Be yourself here. EVOLUTION YOGA: Mondays, 5:45 p.m. Class is sliding scale, $4-10. $5 Friday classes at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $13/drop-in, $120/10class card for 1.5 hr. classes. $11/drop-in, $100/10-class card for 1 hr. classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn Street, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu and Iyengar classes for all levels, plus babies and kids yoga. Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre/postnatal yoga. Now accepting enrollment for Babies/Kids Yoga 8-week Spring series beginning April 7.

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Milton Townhouse condo Move right into this 1000-sq.ft., MY ENERGY DELIVERS! 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse condo located just 30 minutes to Katrina Roberts, Realtor Burlington or St. Albans. Kitchen 2 Bedroom Apt. Beautiful 2updates include new ceramic tile, BR apt. in Winooski with lots of paint, and French door refrigcharacter. HW floors, private 2nd 802.482.5232 | Katrina@vermontgreentree.com erator with pull-out freezer. Full story deck, W/D, dishwasher, hisbasement with washer and dryer, toric detail, parking, yard, stor1-car detached garage, private age, etc. $930/month + utilities. deck that opens to wooded area 2x1c-greentree022008.indd 1 2/25/08 10:26:29 AM Info: 802-229-0177. which leads down to the Lamoille 3-BR duplex in Burlington River. Info: Aaron Seymour, 8021x1-mortgage-022305 2/19/07 1:45 PM 1.5-BA, Page finished 1 Townhouse-style, 355-3516, aaron0000934@hot basement and garage, W/D hookmail.com. ups, newly refinished kitchen, gas

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3-BR, Burl. South End 2-BA, sun room, basement, garage, off-street parking, gas heat. Neighborhood close to city park, beach, bike path. Avail. 3/15. $1400/mo. Info: Robert Desrosiers, 802-879-1333. ALBURGH: NEW 3BR TOWNHOUSE 2.5-BA, fully equipped kitchen, W/D, fireplace, finished basement, attached garage. $1100/mo. incl. heat, hot & cold water. Info: 802-796-3649.

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Renovated Shelburne Home 107 Woodbine - Beautifully reCable TV | Internet | Telephone modeled 5-BR 3300 sq.ft. executive home situated on double lot www.BurlingtonTelecom.net in a wonderful family neighborhood. Brand new chefs kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, granite tile counters, HDWD floors & renovated bathrooms. Three fireplac- Barre, safe apartment Incl. high-speed Internet,5/21/07 1x1-burltelecom052307_classy.ind1 1 parking, 4:08:07 PM =F97H=CBG Conveniently es, huge family room w/ fireplace & antique bar, enormous master HW, snow removal, compost, relocated at the corner of Barre and cycling, fenced-in backyard. Bus suite. $549,000. Info: 802-318Granite Streets in Montpelier. route, easy access to I-89. Close 8701, Dan_S_M@msn.com. '5=B -H

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Hinesburg - Sunset Lake 3BR, 2.5-BA on 1.5+acres in quiet community. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, mostly wooded lot w/200ft on Sunset Lake, 19 acres adjacent common land. 20 mins to Burlington. $360,000. Open House: Sunday, Mar. 30: 1-4pm. Info: 802-4826657, fireflylane@live.com, www. fireflylane.org.

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Burlington Quiet, safe, Lake10/1/07 2:12:21 PM side Neighborhood, park setting. 3-BR, 1.5-BA, walk to beach/bike path/bus-stop/Oakledge Park. 7 min. drive to Church St. or I-89. Sunny, glassed-in porch, cedar deck. Landscaped, HDWD. NS/ pets. 1200 sq.ft. + basement + garage. $1500/mo. + utils. Info: 802-372-8707. Burlington Avail. now. Church St., lg. newly renovated efficiency, 3/4-BA, no pets. $750/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200 ext. 229.

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Immaculate 2-BR, 2-BA end unit, second floor. Kitchen has GE Profile stainless-steel appliances. On-site gym, bike paths behind building. Pets welcome. Underground parking with storage unit included. Great sunsets! $212,500. Call for showing! 802-355-1078 or 802-373-7700.

New home, super efficient building envelope, heated floors, active solar, cathedral ceilings. Hardwood trim inside all cedar exterior. Patios, garage, 2000+ sq., 3.3 acres w/ 45 acres of common land. www.vticf. com/openhouse.html, 802-244-6111.

3/25/08 FSBO-Jesse032608.indd 11:31:58 AM 3-BR, 2.5-BA on 1.5+acres in quiet community. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, mostly wooded lot w/200ft on Sunset Lake, 19 acres adjacent common land. 20 mins to Burlington. $360,000. 802-482-6657. OPEN www.fireflylane.org. HOUSE

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BURLINGTON APT. SMALL 2BR mountain views, lg. private yard w/ shared vegetable garden, flower beds, W/ D, 1.5 car garage, walk to UVM/ hospital. $925/mo. incl. heat/HW. Avail. 5/1. Info: 802-865-8373.

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BURLINGTON DUPLEX 2-BR duplex in New North End. Bright & cheery. Cats OK. NS. Avail. 4/1. $865/mo + utils. Info: Vince, 802-426-3425.

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BURLINGTON, BUELL ST. Avail. 6/1. 1-BR. $775/mo. incl. heat & HW. NS/pets. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x 1021. www. nevilleco.com.

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802.861.2710 SPINNERPLACE.COM *Certain restrictions may apply. BURLINGTON 1-BR small house, porch, deck, W/D hookup. NS/pets. $995/ mo. + utils., lease, dep. Avail. 5/1. Info: 802-659-6367.

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BURLINGTON All shapes, all sizes. Great locations, parking. Avail. 6/01. Info: Rick, 802-864-3430. BURLINGTON Avail. 6/01, 1, 2 & 3BRs. Info: 802-862-7467. BURLINGTON Avail. 5/1. Plattsburg Ave. 3-BR townhouse, 1.5BA, basement w/ W/D hookups, parking, pets okay. $1200/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200 ext. 229. BURLINGTON Avail 5/1. Maple St. 1-BR, 3/4-BA, parking, porch, no pets, gas heat incl. $800/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200 ext. 229. BURLINGTON South Meadow 2-BR townhouse w/ garage, 1.5-BA, W/ D hookups, very open floor plan, gas heat. NS/pets. $1075/mo. + dep. Avail. 4/1. Please call for showing times or more info. Info: 802-864-9966. BURLINGTON 1-BR Cottagestyle, 1/2 block to downtown, 1 off-street parking, gas heat, W/D next door. $695/mo. + utils. (incl. trash & water). Call 802-578-8525. Avail. Apr. 1.

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3/25/08 FSBO-Kumar032608.indd AM Motivated seller. Located on11:31:09 a private drive with a wooded backyard. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Recent updates include: carpet, dishwasher, range, refrigerator, washer/ dryer. Carport with storage, pets allowed. $178,500. 802-598-5368.

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Renovated duplex.3/25/08 $11K 6:36:48 AM income from 2-BR rental unit. Owner’s unit is a lg. 3-BR w/ fireplace, full basement & deck to beautiful yard. Walk to town. Minutes to 89. Movein condition. $350,000. 802-244-7267.

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Newer home in desirable Old North End location, walking distance to lake and downtown, 2 lg. BRs, 1.5-BA, full basement, lg. backyard with organically maintained veggie patch, flower beds, efficient gas heat, move-in condition. $228,000. Priced below appraisal. Call Arun, 845-652-0775.

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BURLINGTON, COLCHESTER AVE 2BR, 1.5-BA, parking, coin-op W/D. $950/mo. Avail. 5/1. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481 x1021, www.nevilleco.com. BURLINGTON, COLCHESTER AVE 4BR, parking, coin-op W/D. No dogs. $1175/mo. Avail. 6/1. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481 x1021, www.nevilleco.com. BURLINGTON, EAST AVE. 4-BR Avail. now. $1600/mo. Parking. No pets. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481 x1021. www.nevil leco.com. BURLINGTON, NORTH AVE. Avail. 6/1. Studio. 3rd floor. Parking. Updated kitchen. Cats OK. $560/mo. 802-660-3481 x1021, www.nevilleco.com.

JERICHO 3-BR HOUSE $1100 RICHMOND 2-BR APT. Avail. 5/1. Avail. 4/15. Snow removal & FSBO-victoria032608.indd lawn First, last & dep. NS/pets. Heat, 3/25/08 11:34:14 AM 1 care incl. 1st, sec., 1-yr. lease. garbage & snow removal incl. Coin Wood pellet & HW heat. Info: Mi- laundry. $1200/mo. Info: Jeffrey chael Rainville, 802-233-7774. Atwood, 802-893-2700. JUNE 1ST APARTMENTS Avail. 6/1 - 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5-BR units. Info: Investment Property Managers, 802-658-3600. LOCAL AREA APARTMENTS 1-, 2-, 3- & 4-BR. Lakeside Cottages & camp avail. Handy Properties, 802-862-8553, ext. 201. LUXURY APTS AVAILABLE! Montpelier, VT. Brand new 2-BR luxury townhouses w/deck, DW and W/D hookup. $950/mo. + utils. w/garage, or $925/mo. + utils. w/carport. River Station Condominiums, convenient to Stonecutter’s Way, the bike path and Hunger Mountain Co-op. To make an appointment for a showing, please call Rachel at 476-4493 ext. 230. MILTON: RESTORED COLONIAL Main St. Everything new! Beautiful, 4-BR, 2-BA, 1700 sq.ft., amazing custom kitchen, cherry floors. Not furnished. Avail. now; 12-, 18-mo. lease. $1600/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hicko kandboardman.com, www.Hicko kandBoardman.com.

RICHMOND VILLAGE 2-BR, second floor apt. avail. now. Porch, HDWD, heat, trash removal, water/sewer incl. $850/mo. + sec. dep. Call 802-434-3796 day or 802-434-3398. SO. BURL: LANCASTER CONDO! Eldredge St: 2-BR, 2-BA, 1174sq.ft., built 2005. 9’ ceilings, balcony, W/D, walk-in closet. Small pet. $1500/mo. incl.: heat, AC, trash, more. Avail. Apr. 1. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hicko kandboardman.com, www.Hicko kandBoardman.com. SO. BURLINGTON Free room in exchange for work. Close to UVM, on bike path. Also room for rent in old farmhouse. $450/mo. Near UVM also. Info: pheald1@cs.com. SO. BURLINGTON Avail now. Eastwood Condo 2-BR, 2-BA, W/D, parking, storage unit, fitness room onsite, gas included. $1400/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200 ext. 229.

WATERBURY MODERN EFFICIENT Private, 2nd-floor, 1-BR apt.8:21:30 in AM 3/25/08 heart of village. Off-street parking, all appliances & electric incl. Call for appt. Info: Joel Baker, 802-244-6111. WILLISTON VILLAGE 1-BR APT Quiet, off-street parking, fenced yard, across from bike path. Pets OK. Avail. immed. $700/mo. heat incl. Call before 9 p.m. Info: 802878-5146, CarmynS@aol.com. WINOOSKI 1-BR w/ full bath. Great location. On bus line. Next to colleges and hospitals. Gas heat. NS/pets. $695/mo. Info: 802-655-3325. WINOOSKI, HICKOK ST., 2-BR Avail. 5/1. HDWD, parking. No dogs. $815/mo. 802-660-3481, x1021. www.nevilleco.com. Info:. WINOOSKI: 2-BR ON RIVER! West Canal: Cute 2-BR, 1-BA, 1000sq. ft, sliding doors overlook water, fresh paint, new birch laminate, W/D. NOW-1 year, small pet. $1200/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rent al s @hickokandboardman.com, www.hickokandboardman.com. WINOOSKI: 3-BR DUPLEX Exceptionally spacious 3-BR, 1-BA duplex. Many closets, 4-season porch/office, hardwood floors throughout. 1-car garage. W/D in basement. April 1, N/P. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-8469568, rentals@hickokandboard man.com, www.HickokandBoard man.com.

COLCHESTER 3-BR HOUSE Off Exit SERVICE YOU DESERVE! 17, pets OK. Avail. June 1. $1900/ BURLINGTON 2-BR Robinson mo. incl. utils., cable, Internet! Phyllis Martin, Realtor Parkway. Private porch, 3/17/08 HDWD, 11:31:11 AM Info: Jay Morin, 802-893-1123. gas heat, W/D on premises, offCOLCHESTER: ON THE WATER Furstreet parking, new kitchen, nished custom home. Unsurpassed: walking distance to UVM, FAHC. 802.482.5232 | Phyllis@vermontgreentree.com WINOOSKI: WELL MAINTAINED 3-BR + office, 3-BA, cathedral $1350/mo. + utils. NS. Avail. 4/1. Weaver Street: Adorable 3-BR, 1ceilings, professionally designed Info: 802-310-4205. BA, townhouse-style apartment. kitchen, astonishing views. NS/ NEW COLCHESTER DUPLEX New 1300sq.ft, W/D, clawfoot tub, skyBURLINGTON 2-BR Open floor ST. ALBANS: 1-BR Unfurnished, 2x1c-greentree022008-phyllis.ind1 1 2/25/08 10:25:18 AM pets. $2500/mo. Avail. May 1. 2-BR, 2-BA duplex, garage, gourlights, nice hardwood, off-street plan, new kitchen cabinets & ap2nd-fl oor apt., near Exit 19. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & met kitchen, granite countertops, for 2 cars. Avl. NOW; 12/months. pliances, HDWD throughout, W/D, Clean, quiet, yard. NS/pets. Credit Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, fireplace, radiant heat, yard, $1250/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker deck, off-street parking, storage. check & ref. req. $535/mo. + utils. 802-846-9568, rentals@hickokancountry location, 10 min. to BurHickok & Boardman Realty, KaiWater, plowing, garbage incl. & lease. Info: 802-893-2173. dboardman.com, www.Hickokand- lington. $1600/mo. 802-893-3507 tlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rent $1100/mo. + utils. Avail. May. SWANTON, BUSHEY RD. 3-BR al s @hickokandboardman.com, Boardman.com. or 802-373-9999. Info: theayer@ Info: 802-999-6631. house, garage, W/D hook-ups. comcast.net. DOWNTOWN MONTPELIER East www.HickokandBoardman.com. BURLINGTON 2-BR Central loca$1200/mo. Avail. now. Neville State St. 1-BR, 3 season porch, NEWLY RENOVATED 2-BR 1-BA. tion, spacious, 2-BR, water incl. HDWD, DW, disposal, gas stove, W/ W/D hookups in basement, 2 Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 Off-street parking. $1100/mo. x1021, www.nevilleco.com. D on premises, oil hot water heat. cars off-street. $900/mo. + utils. + utils. Avail. 4/15. Deposit reULTRA CHIC RIVERFRONT HOME $775 + utils. Avail. Apr 15. Info: VT Gas. Avail. 4/1. NS. Info: quired. 802-233-0309. Info: 802-310-4205. Vergennes, live the good life! 802-862-8664. 802-233-0309. Very modern 2-BR house on Otter DOWNTOWN WINOOSKI 3-BR, 2- NORTH HERO - CANAL LANE WaBURLINGTON 3-BR Spacious 1st ALL THIS FOR ONLY $500 Room Creek. Every upgrade incl. Hi-tech BA apt. gas heat, HW, off-street terfront, 3-BR. Newly renovated fl r 3-BR, 1.5 BA, gas/elec heat, to rent in 3-BR house. HS Inter& sexy. $1750/mo. + utils. Dogs parking, one cat ok. $1100/mo. + house. Tile, carpet, lg. yard, full off street parking for 2 cars, Avail net, cable television, phone, W/D, ok. Info: VT Lake Sales & Rentals, $1100 sec. Info: 802-655-1220 or BA, quiet neighborhood, stainApr. 1 $1025/mo. + utils. Info: parking & utils. incl. On bus line. Katie Riegelman, 802-233-2365, 802-343-9315. less steel appliances. Avail. 802-233-6914. Beaches, bike path, park & shophttp://www.vtlakerentals.com. now. $1000/mo + utils. Info: ESSEX JCT. 1-BR, 2-BA apt. Newly ping right in neighborhood. $500/ BURLINGTON 4-BR Beautiful UPDATED S. BURL 2-BR CONDO 802-578-8525. renovated throughout. Laundry mo. + sec. Info: 802-324-4839. renovated Victorian, 2-BA, HDWD, onsite. Very private. On bus line. REDROCKS TOWNHOUSE Re- 1275sq.ft. New kitchen w/ new cherry cabinets, W/D, DW, lg. BURLINGTON Furnished BR in 2stainless steel appliances. HDWD $725/mo. + utils. NS/pets. Info: drocks, 4-BR, 3.5-BA townhouse/ front porch, yard, parking. Walk & new carpet in BRs. W/D in unit. BR apt. Most utils. incl. Close to 802-363-4052. condo. Lake views, great decks, to UVM, downtown. $2100/mo. downtown. $325/mo. Avail. now. Water, sewer, garbage incl. Info: newer construction. Storage, gaJERICHO 1-BR efficiency apt. Neat incl. heat. Avail. Jun. 1. Info: Info: 802-859-0840. 802-272-5594. rage & off-street parking. DW, W/ & clean, nice yard. Avail. now. 802-863-4536. D. Avail. 7/1/08. Info: Temm Ltd., $730/mo. incl. utils. First, last, 513-659-0097, tdavoran35@fuse. dep. NS. Info: 802-849-6807. net, www.temmprops.com.

Housemates

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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. Close to Everything Housemate sought to share quiet, cozy, 2-BR condo in S Burl. W/D, lookout kitchen, screened-in balcony. Heat incl. Avail. 4/1. $565/mo. Info:. Essex Jct. M/F to share 3BR house. On busline, laundry on premises. Must love dogs. $150/wk. All utils. incl. Info: 802-363-4052. Hinesburg Housemate Reflective non-smoker to share modern house in wooded setting. No TV. Videos OK. $465/mo. Call Richard. Info: 802-482-4004. Hinesburg Village Housemate needed for lg. in-town house. Great situation starting 4/01. $500/mo. + half utils. Info: Peter, 802-482-5092.

Peaceful Jericho home Two new-age women to share lovely 3-BR home in country. Incl. fireplace, pool, organic gardens, hispeed Internet, W/D. $500/mo. Info: 802-999-1265, ft1103@aol. com. Room Available in SB Condo Responsible student/prof. looking for female to share 2-BR condo until 8/31. $550/mo. + half of util. NS/Pets. Info: 802-399-9336. Roommate Wanted Month-tomonth. Seeking non-smoking female to share So. Burlington condo. Pleasant, wooded setting. Pool, tennis, laundry, parking, utils. incl. No pets. $350/mo. Info: joyinthetrees@comcast.net.

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Office/ Commercial Burlington Main Street Landing. Join our neighborhood of creative and friendly businesses in a healthy and beautiful environment, www.waterfronttheatre.org. Info: Melinda Moulton, 802-864-7999, www.mainstreetlanding.com.

BURLINGTON OFFICE SPACE Share our outstanding professional downtown office space. 3-5 ofwww.homesharevermont.org fices avail. w/ unobstructed Lake & Adirondack views. Shared reception area & library. Rent incl. 500 11:41:57 pine AMheat, utils., Internet access. Info, Roommate wanted 2x2-homeshare032608.indd 1 3/24/08 Housemate Wanted To live call John. Info: 802-658-3025. Burlington, sunny & cozy furnished with 1 professional adult and a 2-BR apt. Located in front of BurMiddlebury - Retail Beautiful friendly dog in a well-maintained lington Electric. UVM-PhD student retail space. High traffic, win3-BR home in Winooski. Nice yard, living there. Rent $440/mo. incl. dows on sidewalk, great visibility plenty of storage space. On bus heat, water, parking, etc. Info: & parking. Middlebury upper vilroute. NS. $550/mo. incl. utils. Dario Lirussi, dlirussi@hotmail. lage, next to Middlebury Co-op Avail. Apr. 15. Call Marie. Info: com. and Bagel Bakery, across from 802-318-0603. Roommate wanted, So. Burl. Shaw’s. Light, modern space reHousemate wanted 4-BR camcently renovated, efficient heat & Avail. 4/1 or 5/1. One sunny room phouse looking for M/F. Small BR utils. Info: 802-425-5000, tom@ in 2-BR condo, 3 mi. from UVM, on the water. Woodstove, HDWD madriver.com. FAHC. W/D, parking. Lg. room w/ floors, next to Red Rocks. Info: big closet. NS/pets. $530/mo. Info: Office / Studio / Retail Reno802-865-9854. Emily Harwood, 802-999-5832. vated Barn at 333 N. Winooski Housemate wanted For peaceAve., Burlington. Parking, 20+ ful, quiet, sweet old house in foot ceilings, skylights, 1300 a great country home Share Burlington, 1 block from lake & sq.ft. Avail. immediately. Info: Share this beautiful country home bikepath. Respectful, simple, 802-863-5248. with three professional adults. non-traditional household. $550/ So.Burlington Office Space Great country setting in Essex mo. + 1/2 utils. Avail. April. Info: Approx. 300 sq.ft. on ground floor Junction. Wonderful housemates, 802-864-2890. of conveniently located Class A spectacular Mt. Mansfield views, Monkton Farm House Large and lots of space! Info: Roderic building. Well suited for 1-2 perrooms, W/D, dishwasher, inground sons. Furnished. Professionals Knights Jr., 802-356-5001, rkpool, master bath, cathedral ceilonly. $450/mo. incl. parking & nights@pshift.com. ings. 20 acres. 19 miles to Kenneutils. Info: Bill, 802-264-6701. So. Burlington: 2 rooms New: dy Drive. Barn, garden space, etc. studio/office space One cupaint, floors, kitchen. Back yard, More land in mtns. to hike, camp, bicle area left in shared space basement, W/D, parking, deck, etc. Amenities/utils. included. w/ other design professionals. wood stove, natural gas. Pets OK. $450/mo. Info: 802-453-3457. Conference area, Internet, sunny, Avail. April 1. $500/room/mo. Old North End 3-BR Apt. Laid- + share utils. Info: Jeff Ramsey, high ceilings. Excellent Burlington back individual, share w/two location. Info: 802-540-0361. 802-999-8831. 40-somethings, Burlington’s Old South Burlington Clean, mature, Waterfront office space North End. $435/mo. Utils. incl. available. Adirondack views. dependable person needed to share Off-street parking. Avail. 4/01. Incls. parking. Info: Ken, 3-bedroom apt. in farmhouse. W/D. Info: Mike, 802-865-2597. 802-865-3450. $400/mo. incl. utils. Avail. 4/1 or Paid Residential Advisor 5/1. Info: Sean, 802-864-9614. POSITION: Exciting opportunity South Starksboro To share big, to earn a TAX-FREE $20,000/year beautiful country home. 30 acres. stipend, (meals included), actNS/pets. $500/mo. includes utils. ing as a Residential Advisor for 5 Dep. required. Avail. now. Info: students attending UVM as part 802-543-5409, lescoe@madriver. of HowardCenter, Developmental com. Services’ SUCCEED program. These Williston Country home. Seekhigh-functioning students, 18 to ing mature professional to share 25 years old, with mild develophouse in rural setting. Heat & all mental disabilities, live in a newly amenities incl. Partially furnished furnished, substance-free house BR. $600/mo. + half utils. Info: within walking distance to cam802-872-8390. pus. Ideal match is a peer- age graduate student wanting to become an integral part of innovative program providing problemsolving advice and minimal house $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS Hondas, oversight. Enjoy 2 weeks vacation Chevys, Jeeps, Fords and more! each year, (UVM’s Spring & Winter Cars/Trucks from $500! For listbreak) & 60 additional nights off ings call 1-800-706-1759 X6443 & onsite parking. RA must be in 1-lg. room wanted Late 20s (AAN CAN). house from 9pm until 8:30am, pay professional male seeks lg. BR a minimal rent and be willing to 1993 FORD PROBE 6-cyl., GT, in the Burlington/So. Burlingsign a year-long contract beginclean, needs fuel pump & exton area. Prefers room w/ private ning late summer 2008. Please haust. $400. Call or email. Info: BA, NS/pets. W/D also wanted. contact Jen Mitchell at 802-488Nancy Japhet, 802-999-4004, Can spend $550/mo. total. Info: 6542 to learn more. skyhorse205@yahoo.com. 802-881-4993.

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Cars/Trucks

1993 Volvo 240 Sedan Auto., 132K. Excellent condition, no rust. $2500. Info: 201-407-7116.

1995 Mitsubushi Eclipse 53x3c-CHTrentals012308.indd 1 speed, 103K, Alloy Rims + 4 snows on extra rims. Too many new parts to list. Have all receipts and records. Good running car. Asking $1950 OBO. Info: 802-399-8863.

2003 Chevrolet Suburban LT Well maintained, 68,400 mi., 4WD, 3rd row seating, cruise, power windows, 6-disc CD. NADA vehicle history report avail. (similar to CarFax). Info: 802-658-0695.

1996 Tacoma Truck, no rust Red, 92K, 4WD. Fix or for parts; great for someone needing an around-town truck. $1300. Info: Joel Baker, 802-244-6111.

2003 Silver Suzuki Aerio 89K. Good condition. Well maintained. Leaving Vermont in April so I must get rid of it. Kelly Blue Book value is $4800. Info: Jennifer Rea, 802-893-6137.

1998 Honda Civic LX Sedan Very reliable, well-maintained, 4 dr., 5-spd., CD/radio, 35-42 mpg., cruise, A/C, 194K hwy. miles, 2 sets tires, new battery & brakes. $3300. Info: 802-371-9492. 1998 VW Passat Wagon Leather int., heated seats, 6-CD changer, AM/FM radio, tape player, 5-spd., 150K. $2500. Please call or email for more info. Info: Elizabeth McDonald, 802-999-4506, libbymcd@gmail.com. 1999 BMW 323i V6 127K, auto., power W/L/M/S, moonroof, cruise, A/C, in-dash CD, heated front seats. Recent maintenance includes new suspension & thermostat. Beautiful car. Info: 802-917-1085. 2 volvo wagons 240/960 Both are in great shape & dependable, second owners. Sell one or both for $4K. See for yourself, both cars are well maintained. Info: Joseph Gervasi, 802-659-4276. 2000 AUDI TT BLACK Loaded, leather seats, new sports rims w/ 4 snow tires (1 season used), dealer maintained, all records. Mint condition, must see. $11,500. 802-879-6709 or 802-578-8980. Info:. 2000 Honda Civic Black, auto., 2-dr. coupe, A/C, CD player, 108K. $6200. Info: 802-272-0157. 2000 Tundra SR5 XTRA CAB Strong truck. White, 175K, new tires, all service records. One owner. Needs minor cosmetic surgery. $4800. Info: Joel Baker, 802-244-6111. 2001 Ford Expedition XLT Highway miles, loaded, very clean, gold. $4500. Call Mike. Info: 802-238-6085. 2001 FORD EXPL. 2D SPORT 4WD, V6, 4700 mi., very good condition, new tires. $6500/OBO. Call Daniel. Info: 802-899-4198. 2001 Toyota Echo Auto., 4dr., A/C, CD, 121K. Rust free, good condition. $4950. Info: 802-272-0157. 2001 Toyota Prius 4-dr. sedan, 59K, 4 new snows, new brakes. Great condition, perfect maintenance. $12,000. Info: 802-864-1892. 2002 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4cyl AWD wagon. Wintergreen. 85K miles. One owner. Regular maintenance. Detailed every Fall. Automatic. Air conditioning. PS. Remote starter. $8400.00. Please leave a message. Info: Sue, 802-985-2147.

2006 Ford EScape 4WD, auto., 16K w/ a 5-year/75K transferable warranty. Very reliable family vehicle, affordable gas mileage in excellent condition! $17,000. Info: Amie Milizia, 802-578-1783. 2006 Mercedes C280 4-matic, auto., AWD, power W/seats, leather, sunroof, integrated phone. Mint condition, well-maintained. Asking only $22,900. Info: 802-899-1330. 2007 Toyota PRIUS 2760 mi. Mint Hybrid, really like new, stored in heated garage for 63 of my owner’s days, (was away on business), original Goodyear AllSeason tires, set of Hakkapelitta snows (bought Jan). Upgraded model w/ power everything, keyless entry, security system, backup camera, ABS, traction (TRACS) 6-CD/MP-5 player, takes iPod/ Sirius in aux. input! Must sell; LOWERED TO $22,800. Info: David Giancola, 802-236-7695, dave@ edgewoodstudios.com. Auto Auction 3 Saturdays ea. month Open to the public. THCAuc tion.com 802-878-9200 CARS FROM $500! Hondas, Trucks, SUVs and more! For Listings 1-800706-1785 ext. 6809 (AAN CAN). Dodge Ram Van w/ Chairlift Very high top, excellent mechanical condition, strong engine, well cared, inspected Dec., good mileage, hydraulic 800 lb. chairlift, tow package, good tires. Info: 802522-5606, techtranslation2000@ yahoo.com. Great car! Chevy Malibu LS 1998, 4-dr., auto., CD, power everything, 4 new winter tires, new struts. 99% hwy. miles. Great car! Info: Brittany Hall, 802-363-7814. HONDA ACCORD SE 2000 Red sedan, 4-dr., 4-cyl., auto., multi CD, air cruise, remote key, 91K, dealer serviced. Excellent condition! Reason: bought a Prius. Info: 802-860-6359. Subaru Outback Wagon 2.2-L We replaced the problematic 2.5 engine w/ the reliable 2.2. New t-belt, clutch, oil seals & more. No rust, heated seats, 12/08 inspection, runs perfect. Info: 802-249-7266. VW Jetta GL 1997 80K, standard, moonroof, Windsor blue, gray interior, 4 Nokia winter tires, 4 summer tires, A/C, Thule roof rack & faring. $2950. Info: 802-734-2426.

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Motorcycles

2005 Yamaha R1 Blue/white. Mint condition! 5300 mi. Powder coated white wheels w/ custom R1 Factory Racing bike cover & motorcycle jacks. Must see! Info: matt@gmmessenger.com. Bike Shop Pre-Spring Clean For sale, complete motorcycles, project bikes & parts and/or engines. Info: ICCE, John, 802-355-0562.

Recreational Vehicles 1986 21’ RV Estate Sale. In running condition. Heirs desire to sell. Book value $6400; asking $4800. Info: 802-877-2761.

Antiques/ Collectibles Anco Wiper Blade Cabinet Anco Wiper Blade/Arm Cabinet, service station size in excellent condition. Some fading on top, but all yellow. On wheels, has a special tool for tension on wiper arms - just like the ones the gas stations had. $125. Info: mike w, 802-863-1141, michaelw@willieracine.com.

Appliances/ Tools/Parts All Season Michelin Tires Four, new, P185/65/R15. Fits Honda Accord. Make an offer. Info: 802-863-9207. Black & Decker Toasteroven Deluxe model. Like new. Moving South. $15. Info: 802-863-9207. Microwave & Hood by Maytag White, 30�, WideGlide rack w/ ventilation fan & light. Excellent cond.; remodeling kitchen. $100. Info: 802-863-9207. PT Cruiser Window Visors Brand new Erg in-channel slimline window visors for most PT Cruisers. Fits inside window channel for clean look. Smoke colored. $50/OBO. Info: 802-863-9234.

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Love Seat & Sleeper Sofa Cream and grayish blue striped. Small tear on one side, one cushion seam undone. Info: Jon McKenzie, 802-373-0209.

« appliances/tools Stacked W/D Combo Frigidaire stacked W/D combo. Excellent condition. $400. Info: 802-865-7939.

Clothing/ Jewelry $8 PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES Custom made to your prescription, stylish plastic or metal frame, Highindex, UV protection, antiscratch lens, case, lenscloth for only $8. Also available: Rimless, Titanium, Children’s, Bifocals, Progressives, Suntints, AR coating, etc. (AAN CAN) Info: ZENNIOPTICAL.COM. Emerald Bracelet 7” 14 carat white gold and rhodium plated ladies’ emerald bracelet. Thirtytwo stones of 3mm diameter equaling 3.2 carats. Set in square illusion-box heads. $4000 firm. Cash only. Not on premises. Info: 802-388-1079.

Electronics 17” Flatscreen TV Insignia brand. Excellent condition. Only a few years old. Specs: 1280x1024 max. resolution.25mm dot pitch. Info: David Gustafson, 401-787-7117. 32” Sony WEGA Color TV Perfect working condition. Clean. Top’o’the’line tube, pre-digital generation. $200/OBO. Need at least two strong people to move it - weighs a ton. Info: 802-233-2320. Nakamichi DR-3 cass deck Stereo cassette deck that is in very good condition. Works perfectly. Nakamichi 3 motor unit in black. New $430; now $100/OBO. Info: Milo DeWitt, 802-454-8383, MiloDewitt@wildblue.net. Recording Studio Stuff Selling used recording monitor stands, 3 tier keyboard stand and mixer/rack stand. Excellent condition. Various prices. Check website for pictures, description & prices. Info: Linda Cullum, 802496-4061, learntosail.net/music. Verizon Treo 600 PDA Older phone but it’s in great working condition. Please email w/ best offer. Info: gavinmulvey@gmail. com.

Entertainment/ Tickets Drivers w/ late models vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows with exotic dancers. Info: 802-658-1464. give ooohs and ahhhhhhhs! Are you looking for a naughty but nice bridal shower gift? Check out the honeymoon carry on bag! Be the perfect maid of honor! Info: 802-877-1336, marketing@ woodsmokebooks.com, www.kinkinvermont.com. Solid gold, Dancers Exotic dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, deer camp or anytime good friends get together. #1 for fun. New talent welcome. Info: 802-658-1464.

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Furniture Bath Safety Chair Sturdy bath seat w/ back. Adjustable to fit in tub, provides safety for those w/ limited mobility. Like new. Was $125 new. $70. South Burlington. Info: 802-655-0556. Dining Room Set Moving sale. Table: oval, 64” w/ two 15” leaves & pads. 6 chairs. China cabinet: 5’H x 81”W. Must sell. $450/OBO. Info: 802-482-3797. KLIK KLAK SLEEPER Brand new, red pillowtop on black backing, ultrasuede, beautiful, comfortable, sleeps 2, opens easily w/ 1-click, bought at SuperStore for much more. $150. Fantastic buy. Info: 802-522-5606, techtranslation2000@yahoo.com.

Wanted Nintendo Wii Looking for new or gently used Nintendo wii. Preferably in Burlington area. Price to be worked out depending on situation. Info: 802-734-6798.

Massage Table Custom made massage table w/ oak cabinet. Like brand new. $599. 802-8590077 ext. 1.

Yamaha Alto Sax Model YAS23. With hard case. Beginner book. Asking $800 OBO. Paid $1600. Info: 802-479-5493.

Pine Bunk Bed Set Very sturdy bunk bed set with ladder and two clean twin mattresses. Asking $175. Call 802-355-5701

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Sofa Table Glass on brass sofa table, 14”X13”, fits behind a couch or in a hallway. Remodeling. Info: 802-863-9207.

Pets 30-Gal Fish Tank/oak stand Nice oak stand w/ storage for supplies. Matching cap to conceal 2’ fluorescent light incl. w/ setup. Glass tank is 24”x24”x12”. $80. Info: 802-578-2251. Cat in need of new home Barney is an indoor 5-year-old neutered male tiger cat (mix). Great personality - will always greet you at the door when you get home. Excellent health. Info: Matt Huwiler, 802-651-5981. Cat needs a home! Sweet, white, long-haired cat needs mature, nurturing home. She is loving, gentle and very loyal. Needs to be the only cat, but dogs OK. Info: 802238-5603, tljonesy74@yahoo. com. CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPS Beautiful, wrinkled pups. AKC, all shots. Very friendly & affectionate. Ready to meet their new best friend. Email for pictures. Info: 802-4574039, wrinklepups80@aol.com. free cat Long-haired, black & white. Seems nice, just doesn’t fit in here. Would do better in a onecat home. Info: Alexandra KelleySt.Clair, 802-793-7945. just in time for Easter! 6 extremely cute baby bunnies + 1 adult (not old) for sale to a good home. A perfect Easter present! Best offer. Can buy separately. Ready at end of March. Info: Amanda Brougham, 508-362-0661.

Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates and silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966.

Wanted: Baby Grand Piano Not independently wealthy, so cost is a consideration, but your piano would be well loved and used often. Has to be black. Info: 802-363-2386.

Bands/ Musicians Bluegrass Gospel Project We seek 2 new members: female vocalist & upright bassist. The BGP performs throughout the Northeast. Email music samples & bio to Gene White, Jr., gwhitejr@verizon.net. Info: bluegrassgospelproject.com.

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Call to Artists CALL FOR VT AND NY ARTISTS Quebec’s largest outdoor art festival seeks VT & NY painters for juried exhibition, Labor Day weekend. Apply by May 1, 2008 at www.festivart.org Info: Eden Muir, 450-298-1212, edenmuir@ yahoo.ca, FESTIVART.ORG. Waitsfield Gallery Space Waitsfield Gallery is expanding and has space for some great art, hand-crafted furniture, jewelery, etc. Info: Apropo Designs, Leanne Taddonio, 802-496-9180.

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The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Colchester Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Colchester Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before Tuesday, April 15, 2008, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before Friday, April 11, 2008, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

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Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by Tuesday, April 15, 2008.

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by Friday, April 11, 2008.

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Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5).

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5).

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On March 14, 2008, the Town of Colchester, St. Michael’s College, and the State of Vermont Military Department, filed application #4C0320-21 for a project generally described as: The construction of a new roadway segment to connect Johnson Avenue and Winchester Road, and construction of a new Johnson Ave./Winchester Rd./National Guard Rd. intersection. The Project includes relocating the existing Johnson Ave./Route 15 intersection, widening the Route 15/National Guard Rd. jughandle, and associated roadway improvements (lighting, landscaping, signage, stormwater drainage, etc.). The Project is located along Route 15 between St. Michael’s College and Camp Johnson in the Town of Colchester, Vermont.

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On March 6, 2008, Verizon Wireless and Stonewater 354 WTH Funding, LLC, filed application #4C0757-18A for a project generally described as: The installation of a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of twelve panel antennas (PCS antennas each measuring 47.4” long x 4.1” wide x 5.9” deep; and cellular antennas each measuring 47.4” long x 15.2” wide x 13.19” deep) on three rooftop ballasts, with each ballast holding four panels. The ballasts will extend approximately 8’ above the rooftop and will be installed on the southern edge, northwest corner, and northeast corner of the roof. The Project includes installation of a 12’ x 30’ equipment shelter, along with associated equipment and cables. The Project is located on an existing four-story office building located at 354 Mountain View Drive in the Town of Colchester, Vermont.

By /s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5662 E/ stephanie.monaghan@state. vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On March 10, 2008, 41 Gauthier Drive LLC, filed application #4C0842-14 for a project generally described as: the construction of a 7,680 sf. office and warehouse and associated infrastructure on Lot #20. The project is located on Gauthier Drive in the Town of Essex, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Essex Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

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« legals No hearing will be held unless, on or before April 8, 2008, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by April 8, 2008. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 12th day of March 2008. By /s/Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On March 7, 2008, Technology Park Partners, filed application #4C0190-8D for a project generally described as: changes to the entrance plaza, relocation of the sidewalk, addition of a sidewalk to the parking area, deletion of the recreation path, relocation of the MTC cabinets, shift the ROW of Community Drive, incorporation of revised NOI, elimination of five parking spaces and change parcel lot size (increase by 0.6 acres) on Lot #7 of Technology Park in South Burlington. The project is located on Community Drive in the City of South Burlington, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the South Burlington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www. nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before April 8, 2008, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by April 8, 2008. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 13th day of March 2008. By /s/Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us Charlotte Planning Commission Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to Title 24 Chapter 117 V.S.A. and the Charlotte Land Use Regulations, the Charlotte Planning Commission will meet on Thursday April 17, 2008 at the Town Hall to hear the following application: 7:30 PM Final Plan Hearing for David Schermerhorn for a 4 lot subdivision reviewed as a Planned Residential Development. Property is located at 383 Hinesburg Road Application material can be viewed at the Planning and Zoning Office. Participation in the hearing is a prerequisite to the right to appeal any decision related to these applications.

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 2008 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN The Combined Federal Campaign is the only authorized charitable fund-raising drive in the Federal workplace. All private, non-profit 501(c)3, philanthropic, health and welfare organizations providing services, benefits or assistance to, or conducting activities affecting human health and welfare in the State of Vermont are invited to submit an application to be included in the CFC’s 2008 fundraising brochure.

Local Federation Applicants or Local Unaffiliated Organization Applicants may obtain 2008 application forms by visiting http:// www.opm.gov/cfc/Charities/modelcharityapp.asp. Completed applications must be submitted to Green Mountain United Way; 963 Paine Turnpike N#2, Montpelier, VT 05602-9163, Attn: Nancy Zorn by Wednesday April 9, 2008. PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Final plat application #SD-0818 of John Larkin and Cupola Golf Course to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of five (5) multi-family dwellings for a total of 160 units and a 40 unit congregate care facility. The amendment consists of: 1) reducing the width of the proposed public street from 30 ft to 28 ft and 2) site modifications to the two (2) multi-family dwellings on Larkin lot #2, Quarry Hill Road. 2. Final plat application #SD-0819 of Algimantas & Neringa Shalna for a boundary line adjustment between two (2) previously approved lots, 1450 Hinesburg Road. 3. Preliminary plat application #SD-08-20 of Terry & Bethany Lieberman for a planned unit development consisting of one (1) lot developed with a single family dwelling. The purpose of the PUD is to obtain approvals for waivers to allow the building to encroach three (3) feet into the side setback and 6.75 feet into the front setback, 44 Country Club Drive. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board Copies of the applications are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. March 26, 2008 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0179-07 CnC Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Plaintiff v. Stephen J. Morisseau, Amy L. Morisseau f/k/a Amy L. Demore, Beneficial Mortgage Co. of New Hampshire And Occupants residing at 77 Milton Falls Court, Milton, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. to Stephen J. Morisseau dated December 23, 2003 and recorded in Volume 289, Page 27 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 A.M. on April 9, 2008, at 77 Milton Falls Court, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit:

Being Unit No. 4 along with 16.66 percent of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the Milton Falls II Condominium, so-called, situated on Lot No. 20 depicted on a survey entitled, Milton Falls Subdivision Phase I and II, Milton Vermont Property Plat, drawn by Leonard Lamoureux, Dated April 21, 1988 and Recorded in Map Slide #32-B of the Land Records of the Town of Milton. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. By: Corey J. Fortin, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0453-06 CnC Aurora Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff v. Robert L. Inselberg, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, Denis O’Brien, Isela O’Brien And Occupants residing at 77 Westall Drive Extension, Richmond, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB to Robert L. Inselberg dated January 10, 2005 and recorded in Volume 161, Page 371 of the Land Records of the Town of Richmond, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 A.M. on April 16, 2008, at 77 Westall Drive Extension, Richmond, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to the Mortgagor herein by Warranty Deed of Denis P. O’Brien and Isela M. O’Brien dated January 10, 2005, and recorded in Volume 161, Page 369 of the Town of Richmond Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Richmond. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Aurora Loan Services, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S351-07 CnC Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Plaintiff v.

Armel Mends-Cole And Occupants residing at 122 Shelburne Road, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. to Armel Mends-Cole dated October 23, 2006 and recorded in Volume 978, Page 253 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:15 P.M. on April 2, 2008, at 122 Shelburne Road, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Travis Lapointe and Karra Gonyeau by Warranty Deed of Jutta Rentrop and Wilhelm Rentrop dated April 24, 2004 and of record in Volume 868, Page 172 of the Burlington Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0363-07 CnC LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee Under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 1, 2006, GSAMP Trust 2006-HE3, Plaintiff v. Richard C. Rearic, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SouthStar Funding, LLC And Occupants residing at 125 Kennedy Drive, Unit 21, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by SouthStar Funding, LLC to Richard C. Rearic dated November 16, 2005 and recorded in Volume 735, Page 50 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:30 P.M. on April 9, 2008, at 125 Kennedy Drive, Unit 21, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all the same land and premises conveyed to Claire M. Schell, Trustee, for Claire M. Schell, U/T/A by deed of Ralph I. Schell and Claire M. Schell, dated October 11, 1991, and recorded on October 23, 1996 in Volume 399 at Page 725-726 of the South Burlington Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1429-06 CnC Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of October 1, 2004, GSAP Trust 2004-AH, Plaintiff v. Timothy Willette, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. And Occupants residing at 103 North Champlain Street, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. to Timothy Willette dated June 25, 2004 and recorded in Volume 878, Page 213 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:15 P.M. on April 9, 2008, at 103 North Champlain Street, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Timothy Willette by Warranty Deed of Steven C. Roberge and Lisa J. Roberge of June 25, 2004, as recorded in Volume 878 at Page 211 of the City of Burlington Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. 91-06 Cnc Eastern Savings Bank, FSB, Plaintiff v. Bruce E. Willette, Jr. and Melissa A. Willette, The Vermont State Dept. of Taxes, All Seasons Excavating and Landscaping and S.T. Griswold and Company, Inc., and LTS Homes, Inc., d/b/a Latham Homes, Inc.,

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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed given by Defendants, Bruce E. Willette, Jr. and Melissa A. Willette, dated April 27, 2005, to Eastern Savings Bank, FSB, from Bruce E. Willette, Jr. and Melissa A. Willette. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on May 9, 2005, in Book 524, Pages 252-267, of the Colchester Town Land Records. The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 o’clock AM, on the 18th day of April, A.D. 2008, at the subject premises, 127 (f/k/a 117) Williams Rd., Colchester, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole. To wit: Certain premises in the Town of Colchester in the County of Chittenden, and State of Vermont, described as follows, VIZ: Premises commonly known as 127 (fka 117) Williams Road, Colchester, Vermont. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Bruce E. Willette, Jr., and Melissa Willette, by Warranty Deed of Charles M. Scribner and Gloria Scribner dated May 30,1996 and recorded on May 31, 1996, in Book 260, at Page 549, in the Land Records of the Town of Colchester. Reference is hereby made to the above mentioned instruments and the records and references made therein to further aid of this description. The derivation of the same being: The same being property conveyed by deed executed by Bruce E. Willette, Jr., and Melissa A. Willette, husband and wife, on 12-21-2004, as recorded on 12-27-2004 at Book / Liber 512, and Page / Folio 77, in the Land Records of Chittenden County. Parcel Identification Number: 17-066003. Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court.

In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale in not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest. The Mortgagors are entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Grant C. Rees, Attorney, PO Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-8937400. By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Mortgagee or Mortgagee’s Attorney Publication Dates: March 19, 2008 March 26, 2008 April 2, 2008 STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF CHITTENDEN, SS PROBATE COURT DOCKET NO. 32266 IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. ROUNDS LATE OF WILLISTON, VT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of ROBERT L. ROUNDS late of Williston, Vermont. I have been appointed Executrix of the above named estate. All creditors having claims against the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy filed with the register of the Probate Court. The claim will be forever barred if it is not presented as described above within the four (4) month deadline. Dated March 4, 2008 Signed Karen Yager Rounds Address 556 Wildflower Circle, Williston, VT Phone: 802-879-6819 Name of Publication: Seven Days First Publication Date: 3/19/08 Second Publication Date: 3/26/08 Address of Probate Court: Chittenden County Probate Court P.O. Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402-0511

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DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP: Second Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30. Community Health Center, second floor, 617 Riverside Ave., Burlington 802-355-8936.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS Anyone who has had a child die in their family is invited to the first meeting (April 7) of the Addison County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF), a nonprofit selfhelp bereavement support group for families that have experienced the death of a child. The meeting will be from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Hospice Office located at the Marble Works (first building on the left as you enter across from the Addison Independent) in Middlebury. Chapter co-leaders are both bereaved parents who have been Compassionate Friends chapter leaders for many years. For more information, contact Nancy at 388-6837 or Claire at 388-9603. To learn more about The Compassionate Friends, visit their national website at www.compassionatefriends.org. THE WOMEN’S RAPE CRISES CENTER will be starting a free, confidential 10 week support group for adult female survivors of sexual assault in late April. Please contact 864-0555 for more information. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com. (OA) OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Tues., Thrus. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (Parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-8632655. LIVING WELL WITH LYMPHEDEMA All individuals living with any form of lymphedema are welcome. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, March – June 2008 from 6-7:30 p.m. Join us in the FAHC Community Resource Center on the MCHV Campus. For additional info call the FAHC Resource Center at 847-8821. RIGHTS FOR CAREGIVERS support group – If you are a part-time caregiver for elders for an agency in Chittenden County, we need you to help everyone obtain better wages and more respect for the work we do. Contact Zoe at 802-861-6000 or zoe1944@yahoo.com. ARE YOU RECENTLY DIVORCED, SEPARTATED OR WIDOWED? Then come to the Avenue Bistro (6529999) on North Avenue in the Ethan Allen shopping center on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and learn to live life again as a single person. Call Stan 233-5564 for more details. WOMEN’S GROUP Married or single. Saturday nights at 6 p.m. Held at 16 Abenake Way, Keen’s Crossing, Winooski. Jackie Konkol. MEN & WOMEN’S GROUP Married or single. Friday nights at 6 p.m. Held at 16 Abenake Way, Keen’s Crossing, Winooski. Jackie Konkol. SINGLE PARENTS and anyone single. Monday nights at 6 p.m. Held at 16 Abenake Way, Keen’s Crossing, Winooski. Jackie Konkol. AL-ANON Family group 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick, VT. “WOMEN CHANGING” An educational support group on changing unhealthy patterns for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Ongoing. Join us anytie! Child care reimbursable. Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick, VT.

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CIRCLE OF PARENTS support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and child care provided. Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802-498-0608 or 1-800-children. Meetings weekly in Winooski. For more info. call Tana at 802893-4878 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-2295724 or 1-800-children. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St. suite 7 in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Burlington evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Comfort Inn and Suites, corner of Williston Rd. and Dorset St. from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center beginning April 8. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772. FORMING A NEW GROUP focused on recovery/management of addictions, compulsions, and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a non-judgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@gmail.com. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830. CHITTENDEN COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet every second Tues, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Fanny Allen Hospital, lower level in the Board Room. ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Valerie at 760-9203. HIV SUPPORT GROUP This is a facilitated HIV/AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self acceptance and personal growth. We are a group of survivors and with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what living positive has to offer. Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094. PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT GROUP that focuses on building motivation, becoming more successful, and living with more passion. This group will also address issues such as the feelings of being stuck, unbalanced, stressed out, and lazy and then will discuss and work on learning and using new ideas and tools to create more supportive and positive habits. Call for more information 802-279-0231.

MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome. 18 years of age and older. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, transitions, health, personal growth, grieving, healing, etc. Emotionally safe and confidential. Nonjudgmental, nonviolent. Groups led by trained cofacilitators. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Corner of Elmwood Ave. and Allen St. Entrance on Allen St. Burlington, Vt. Every Thursday, 7-9 PM. Please be prompt. Suggested donation $5 - but none will be turned away for lack of donation. For info call: 434-8180. Visit us at lcmrc. org. LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713. CENTRAL VERMONT SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS COPING WITH BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGESWill meet at the Easter Seals office in Berlin the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New Members Welcome. Facilitated by Kristi Lenart, BA. For more information, call Kristi at 802-223-4744. SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Practice new social skills and improve confidence in a supportive and professional setting. Contact Contact Otter Creek Assoc. 865-3450 ext 341 or email shy.group@yahoo.com. DISCUSS “WHAT THE BLEEP…”and “Down the Rabbit Hole” – the layman’s way toward understanding latest quantum physics discoveries linking science and spirituality. We’ll watch segments, talk about them, share experiences. Meeting place, Burlington area TBA. Call 802-861-6000 SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the Capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles, and ways of staying out of trouble. We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@ cs.com PARENTING GROUP Parenting support and skill-building for people parenting kids of any age. New members welcome as space allows. Please call for more information. RiverValley Associates (802) 6517520. STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, and etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com. SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN IN CRISIS: Divorce, custody, relationship type support for men. Weekly meetings. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Universalist Unitarian, top of Church St., Burlington. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday. Burlington Police Station Community Room. One North Ave., South Entrance, next to Battery Park. VT CFIDS Assoc., Inc. 1-800-296-1445 voicemail, www.monkeyswithswings.com/vtcfidds.html. MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800ACS-2345. SQUEAKY WHEELS, RUSTY HINGES: Focus groups meets at the Branon’s Pool in St. Albans for socialization, maintaining, wellbeing, improving performance of daily activities by managing aches through sharing experiences and workout in the warm water. Meeting is free, one hour pool pass, swimsuit, required. 802-527-7957.

MEN’S GROUP FORMING: To read and discuss Warrin Farrills groundbreaking best selling book “The Myth of Male Power”. 802-3430910. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153. MEN’S GROUP FORMING: Based on the work of David Deida, Core Energetics, and other awareness practices. The intention of the group is to serve members into being the most extraordinary men that they can be. It is for men who are who are dying to penetrate every bit of the world with their courage, their presence, their unbridled passion and relentless love, and their deepest burning, bubbling, brilliant desire. The group will function as a means for men to support each other and serve the greater good. We will be working with spiritual practices, the mind and body, and taking on our lives with the utmost integrity, impeccability and openness. The group is not a new age group, nor is it a group dedicated to therapy. Info, email zach@ handelgroup.com or call 917-8871276. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS): Have you experienced the impact of a loved one’s suicide? Please consider joining us. The Burlington support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the The Holiday Inn, Oak Room, 1068 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT. This is not a therapy group; this is a support group. There is no fee. Please contact Linda Livendale, 802-4799450, ljlivendale@yahoo.com. DEBTORS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with money and debt? We can help. Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Redstone Campus First Presbyterian Church, South Prospect St. Sat. 10-11:30 a.m. Contact Brenda, 802-4970522 or Cameron, 802-363-3747. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: A group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member. The only requirement is a desire to stop using. For meeting info, call 802862-4516 or visit www.cvana.org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345 or Denise at 223-257. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749. CONCERNED UNITED BIRTHPARENTS: A group offering support if you have lost a child to adoption or are in reunion or have yet to begin your search. 802-849-2244. EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554. AUTISM SUPPORT DAILY: Free support group for parents of children with autism. 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston. 1st Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Call Lynn, 802-660-7240, or visit us at http://www.AutismSupportDaily. com for more info. OCD SUPPORT GROUP/THERAPY GROUP: Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114.

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SALES PROFESSIONALS Country Home Products, manufacturer and marketer of the NeutonÂŽ line of battery-powered lawn mowers, is looking for customer-oriented SALES PROFESSIONALS to staff our busy inbound call center in Vergennes.

Program manager St. Albans nonprofit has an immediate opening for an experienced professional with leadership and interpersonal skills to manage a new, statewide, older worker job-training program; Has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the program to ensure that the mission, goals, and objectives specified in the federal grant are fulfilled.

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These jobs offer $11 base starting pay plus incentives; performance-based bonuses; paid training, holidays, and sick time; profit sharing; and a friendly work environment. These positions are seasonal and our training classes start soon. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Please apply in person at our Factory Store on Meigs Road in Vergennes, or send, email or fax your resume and letter of interest to: COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC. 75 Meigs Road, HR Dept. SD351, Vergennes, VT 05491 Fax 802-877-1229 jobs@DRpower.com Country Home Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Housing Vermont, a statewide real estate developer, seeks an experienced asset manager to help oversee a growing portfolio of more than 4000 residential rental apartments. Candidates will be responsible for review and analysis of financial statements, review and approval of annual operating budgets, assure best management practices, physical inspections and reporting to investors. Candidates must possess a minimum of three years experience in real estate management, Excel spreadsheet skills and have the ability to work independently. Experience with the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and other regulatory compliance is a plus, but not required. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements by April 15 to:

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MEDICAID CLERK WASHINGTON WEST SUPERVISORY UNION Washington West Supervisory Union is seeking a Medicaid Clerk for 20 hours per week, beginning July 1, 2008. This is a school-year schedule with minimal is seeking an AmeriCorps Family Support summer work. Responsibilities include maintaining Programs Coordinator to develop and manfiles and data for the VT Department of Education and age parent education and support groups in billing Medicaid claims. Knowledge of EDS billing Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. Duties include system helpful. Strong organization, persistence, and recruitment and supervision of volunteers, community organizing and group development. Must communication skills necessary. At least one year of Need to place an employment have reliable transportation. Knowledge ofad? childCall Michelle Brown 865-1020 x 21 e m a i lchild m i dynamics, c h e l love l e @ s e v e n relevant d a yexperience s v t .preferred; c o m high school diploma development, abuse of parrequired. ent education/support and passion for helping

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families required. AmeriCorps is a government funded national Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, community service When serving a full Call Michelle Brown 865-1020 x 21 Needprogram. to place an ad? resume and 3 letters of reference to: term of AmeriCorps (@1700 hours in 11 months), you will receive a Living Allowance stipend of $11,100 and are eligible to earn a $4,725 eduDonarae Cook, Director of Special Education cation award, health insurance, childcare (must Washington West Supervisory Union Tomeet place an employment ad call Michelle Brown 865-1020 x 21 income eligibility requirements), mileage 1673 Main St., Suite A reimbursement and other beneďŹ ts. Please send cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Coordinator Search - PO Box 829 Montpelier, VT 05601-0829 or to pcavt@pcavt.org Website: www.pcavt.org

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Part-time Toddler Teacher Small NAEYC Accredited nonprofit childcare center seeks part-time (2.5 days) Toddler Teacher. Relationship-based program dedicated to making the everyday magical. We encourage in children and in adults: curiosity and a love of learning, kindness and respect, playfulness and flexibility. We want you to: laugh out loud, sit on the floor, teach and be taught, notice and delight in the small things, enjoy getting messy and cleaning up. Emergent curriculum, inclusive environment, demanding, joyful work. Prior Infant/Toddler group experience required. Competitive wages, excellent benefits, supportive workplace. Resume/ cover letter to:

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Children’s serviCes Coordinator This position is responsible for coordinating services and programs pertaining to children and youth within the organization, including provision of supportive services to children and youth in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. BA in Human Services or Educational field or equivalent education and experience in related fields necessary. Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence issues preferred. Must have excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to relate to children and youth. Require valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Starting part time with benefits with possibility of becoming full-time. send cover letter and resume to voices against violence, P.o. Box 72, st. albans, vt 05478 by april 28, 2008. eoe.

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Be part of a team that will really appreciate your efforts! 4 weeknights 2:30 - 9 p.m. Call Jamie @ 802-863-2569, ext. 309 for info. Walk-ins welcome!

Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE. No phone calls, please.

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Home Care LNAs

Learn more about what Home Health Care can provide you! The Visiting Nurse Association offers personalized, one-on-one care to clients in the comfort of their own homes. We currently have full- time openings available for LNAs in the Chittenden County area. We can provide you with a competitive salary, shift differentials, mileage reimbursement, excellent benefits and more! Requirements include a valid LNA license, a vehicle and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Loving, 16-year-old girl in need of caring, dependable nurse. Private home is 25 minutes NW of Burlington. Job includes total assist with ADLs, g-tube feeds, respiratory management and participation in school and aquatherapy programs. Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $23.50 - $27/hour

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Send resume and references to: Privdutynurse08@surfglobal.net or call Ratana, 802-893-6368.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/FACILITIES 1.0 FTE Full-year Position

To administer, direct and maintain the logistics and operations of school district so as to provide healthy, clean and efficient facilities and grounds within available resources. Act as advisor to superintendent and school board on all matters relating to buildings, grounds, equipment, health, safety and related budgets. Serve as part of the administrative and educational leadership team in fulfilling the mission and vision of the school district. Provide administrative oversight, direction and planning for Information Technology, Food Service, Custodial and Property Services. Send letter of application, resume and three references to:

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Help Someone in Need Today.

Have you been thinking about ways to reach out and offer a little extra help to someone in need? Community Care Connection offers support to our community, allowing people to live more independent lives in their own homes. Our Care Providers help with activities of everyday life – cooking, cleaning, transportation and personal care. The hours are as flexible as you want them to be! A high school diploma, the ability to lift 50 lbs and access to a car are all necessary.

Bruce Chattman, Superintendent of Schools 60 Normand St., Winooski, VT 05404 802-655-0485 - www.winooski.k12.vt.us or apply on schoolspring.com. Applications accepted until positions filled. All employees must undergo a Criminal Records Check. Posted 3/20/08

Feel right at home. Please call Cathy at 860-4450 for more information, or visit www.vnacares.org.

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Au Pair Coordinator Part-time • Promote cultural exchange in your community. • Support local host families and au pairs. • Network & market Cultural Care Au Pair Program in the Burlington, Waterbury/Waitsfield and, Middlebury areas. • Screen host families & host monthly au pair meetings. • Flexible hours from home. • Perfect for at-home parent!

Sheila.bauer@culturalcare.com 800-333-6056 • www.culturalcare.com

School Age Site Director The Greater Burlington YMCA is currently seeking a site director for our after-school program in Huntington. Degree in Education or a related field is required, as well as experience working with children ages 5-12. 26 hours per week.

Contact Tricia Pawlik to inquire, 802-862-9622.

School Age Substitute Director The Greater Burlington YMCA is seeking an energetic individual to substitute daily in any of our 21 after school program. Guaranteed 20 hours per week working with children ages 5-12. Contact Tricia

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Kitchen Openings Lunch cook Dishwasher pub cook Candidates must have experience in a large, fast-paced kitchen and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package. EOE Please apply in person to:

The Windjammer Restaurant 1076 Williston Road, so. Burlington, Vt 05403.

Exciting employment opportunities available at established agency with history of supporting strong, healthy families in an environment of teamwork, creativity and innovation. Lund Family Center is seeking motivated, flexible and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with children and families for the following positions with competitive salary and benefits. EOE/EE/AA Awake Overnight Residential Counselor: Full-time. Two positions available. Counselors needed for awake overnight shifts, including weekends, providing parenting and life-skill support to pregnant and/or parenting women and their children. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field needed; experience working with adolescents and flexibility required. Residential Counselor: Full-time. Two positions available. Counselor needed for evening shifts, including weekends, providing parenting and lif- skill support to pregnant and/or parenting women and their children. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field needed; experience working with adolescents and flexibility required. Nurse: Full-time hours approx. 2-10 p.m. Evening Nurse needed to serve pregnant and parenting young women and their children within residential treatment setting. Applicants should have a desire to work on a multidisciplinary team that is fast-paced and challenging. Lund Family Center provides holistic approaches to healthy living and embraces a strengths-based perspective. Nursing credentials required. Substance-Abuse Counselors: Full-time and part-time positions available: Part-time Counselor: Needed for outpatient treatment program for pregnant and parenting women. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a social work, counseling, or human services-related field and substance-abuse counselor certification or apprentice substance-abuse counselor certificate. Experience working with women and children preferred. Full-time counselors: Needed to conduct comprehensive substance-abuse assessment, treatment referral and coordination, and counseling within an outpatient program for pregnant and parenting women or co-located at the child welfare office to bridge agencies in an effort to provide immediate, holistic, family-centered services and increase the collaborative capability of the community to respond to substance abuse within family systems. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a social work, counseling, or human services-related field and substance abuse counselor certification or apprentice substance-abuse counselor certificate. Experience working with families required. Substance-Abuse Case Manager: Full-time position available. Case Manager needed to screen families for potential substance abuse, referral to appropriate treatment, service coordination, monitoring and wrap-around services in a new position to be co-located at the child welfare office. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree ina social work, counseling, or human services related field and apprentice substance-abuse counselor certificate or the ability to test for certification within three months of hire date. Experience working with families and knowledge of community resources preferred. Residential Cook: Part-time/Evening. Cook needed to provide meal planning, preparation, and food service to pregnant and parenting women and their children in residential treatment setting. Looking for candidate with strong nutritional knowledge and ability to multitask. Cook will have opportunity to interact with clients and provide individual and group coaching to women transitioning to live independently. Food preparation and service experience required. Please send cover letter and resume to:

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Online Advertising Sales Visit www.eatingwell.com/jobs for complete job description. Send resume and letter of interest to: jobs@eatingwell.com

Retail Sales/Admin. Assistant Full-time position available at home decor flooring showroom in Waitsfield, VT. Excellent customer service and communication skills a must. Basic knowledge of construction, design, stone, tile and carpet trades beneficial. Responsibilities include: point person for walk-in traffic, greet customers and assist in project needs, support staff with estimating, ordering, and inventory control, showroom upkeep and basic office duties. Superior multitasking and organizational skills are a must. Send resume and cover letter to stacyatbisbees@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.

contract sales manager We are seeking an experienced Contract Sales Manager to develop and manage our contract sales channel for the hospitality and resort industry. Candidates must have experience in business-to-business sales, be comfortable communicating in design circles and have managed contract representative relationships. Knowledge of decorative furnishings and accessories is a plus. If you are interested in joining our award-winning team, send a cover letter and your resume to: Hand Forged Lighting and Accessories

Hubbardton Forge attn: Human resources P.o. box 827 castleton, Vt 05735 Fax: 802-671-1005 email: hrd@vtforge.com Selected as one of the Best Places to Work in VT!

PT KITCHEN PREP PERSON 20 hours/week for food production and general cleaning duties in our kitchen. Experience preferred but will train the right individual. Good work environment and competitive wages. Friday and Sunday work week. Apply online or in person at:

Preschool Teacher Wanted We are seeking a long-term, affectionate, preschool teacher to join our qualit y early education program. Individual must have Associate’s degree or Child Development Associates or 2 years successful e xper ie nce wi th young childre n and 4 higher education courses. Position’s starting pay: $11/hour with benefits. Qualified teachers should send a cover letter and resume to:

Frog & Toad, CC & LC 162 Fern Court, Colchester, VT 05446

Sales Associate The Outdoor Gear Exchange is hiring a Sales Associate with extensive experience in telemark skiing, climbing or paddling. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, knowledge of outdoor gear and a sense of humor are required. Weekend and evening hours may be required. This is a full-time position with benefits. Send a resume and cover letter letting us know why you would be perfect for the best damn gear shop.

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WANTED! Full-time finish carpenters and framers. No less than 40 hrs M-F, occasional Saturdays. Driver’s license and reliable transportation a must! At least 3 years experience. Competitive pay based on experience. Please contact Chris @ 802-316-0100.

Request for Proposals: Contracted Event Producer 2009 Quadricentennial “Signature Event� and Festival The City of Burlington seeks an individual or team to coordinate and produce a week-long Quadricentennial Festival to be held in the City of Burlington as part of the 400th anniversary commemoration of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival to the lake. For more information and a copy of the RFP, contact the CEDO office at 802-865-7144 or nwarner@ci.burlington.vt.us. The position will remain open until filled.

Customer Contact Manager Burlington, Vermont

Direct Marketing B2B Wellness Start-Up Ground floor opportunity Backers include Seventh Generation & Gardener’s Supply Company knowyoursource.com/career.pdf

Steel Fabricator’s Assistant wanted for busy steel fabricating shop.

Seeking highly motivated and dependable individual with some knowledge of welding and fabricating. Candidate must have excellent measuring skills and attention to detail. We offer competitive wages and benefits and a positive work environment.

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Restaurant Help Wanted. T Bones Restaurant is now accepting applications for Line Cooks and Prep Cooks. Apply in person at: T Bones Restaurant and Bar 38 Lower Mountain View Rd., Colchester

Fat Hen Market in Vergennes

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with experience. We are looking for a creative, motivated and organized individual who enjoys cooking vegan, vegetarian and dishes for meat lovers.

Please email resume to: fathen@comcast. net or mail to 10 Green Street Vergennes, VT 05491.

Kennel Help Wanted:

Richmond: Two openers are needed on Wednesdays 6:15 a.m. -2:15 p.m. Also seeking applicants available to close (2p-7p) on T, Th, F and one weekend day. South Burlington: Tues - Fri, 2-6 p.m. and Sat & Sun, 9-5 p.m. Please email resume and letter of interest with salary expectations to tschey@gmavt.net or stop by to fill out an application. No phone calls, please.

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Town of Williston, Vermont The Town of Williston is seeking a Development Review Planner. The Development Review Planner staffs the Development Review Board and Historic/Architectural Advisory Committee. As part of a fast-paced, award-winning department, the Development Review Planner is responsible for reviewing permit applications, preparing cases for presentation to the DRB, enforcement of a progressive development code, managing a filing system, and preparing monthly and annual reports. The Development Review Planner must be able to work with the public in a pleasant, professional manner. Expect to attend at least four evening meetings each month. The job description is posted at: http://www.town.williston.vt.us/website/images/documents/employment/drplanner.pdf Williston is a scenic, friendly suburb and state-designated growth center with a busy but progressive planning department that offers opportunities to work in historic preservation, open-space protection and community design. Minimum qualifications for this position include an undergraduate degree in planning, landscape architecture, or a related discipline, plus two to four years relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. A graduate degree is preferred and may be substituted for part of the required experience. Experience in site planning or site plan review are also preferred. Current pay range is $32,968 to $47,403 per year based on a 40-hour work week. Benefits are excellent. There may be an opportunity for promotion. Submit a cover letter describing your interest in working in Williston, a resume, a writing sample of no more than five pages, a sample GIS map you have produced (in pdf form), and contact information for three references to: nellisl@willistontown.com before April 14, 2008. Only email submissions will be accepted. Please do not call with questions. You may email questions to nellisl@ willistontown.com.

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Holiday inn Burlington 1068 Williston Rd. So. Burlington, VT 05403

The church is looking for an individual with good people skills and experience with computers to work in the office. The administrative assistant position begins June 1 and is currently 17 hours a week. Hours are negotiable. Training and a handbook will be provided. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 11. Please call the church office (802-434-2053) or email church@rccucc.org for more details if you are interested.

Are you caring, considerate, dedicated? We are looking for you! Copley House Cook/Team Leader

Full-time position at Copley House, a residential program of LCMHS. Plan, prepare and provide balanced meals in accordance with licensing and nutritional standards. You will also be a member of Care Home Core Staff, working as a team leader to ensure safety for clients and staff, and contribute toward establishing and maintaining a respectful and dignified atmosphere for clients. Must be available on-call on a rotating basis. Participate in training of new staff.

Behavior Interventionist

Full-time positions to provide 1:1 therapeutic intervention for a school-aged child with emotional/behavioral disorders in school and community settings. Qualified individuals must have behavior management skills and be flexible, patient and able to work as an effective member of a team. Must have the ability to provide comprehensive and therapeutic services for elementary- and/or high school-aged children with emotional/behavioral disorders. A minimum of one year related experience is required.

Developmental Home Provider

Our Developmental Services team is looking for a part-time developmental home to provide a shared residence for a middle-aged man with developmental disabilities and mental-health issues. A handicap-accessible home is preferred but not required. Training and compensation provided. If interested, please contact Pam Sawyer at 802-888-5026.

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The Green Mountain Audubon Center is now hiring Instructors and Interns for our summer day camps in Huntington. All positions are open until filled. Please check our website for job descriptions or call for more information.

434-3068

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Established boatyard looking for experienced workers to join our team in the repair and maintenance of wood and fiberglass boats. Required skills include: painting, woodworking and fiberglassing. Full-time, year-round employment available. Must have strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.

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Home Provider needed for a young woman in a shared home situation (half-time with each provider) in the Montpelier area. Support needed for skill development and community involvement. Must have a lot of energy, be creative, and work well with a team. Home without children preferred. 1-800-639-1758 or bgaetz@uvs-vt.org for more information.

ROOM ATTENDANTS, PT / ON-CALL

Weekend availability required. Responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guestrooms while providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests. EOE.

CONSERVATION / NONPROFIT

The work you do in a day…will last forever. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), founded in 1951 with a mission to save the Earth’s biodiversity, is the world’s largest conservation organization. TNC has helped to protect more than 116 million acres around the world. Today, TNC has 1,000,000+ members worldwide and manages 1400+ preserves, the largest system of private nature sanctuaries in the world. Safeguarding the diversity of Vermont’s plants, animals and natural habitats for nearly 50 years, TNC has conserved approx. 170,000 acres toward preserving the state’s unique natural environment. To fill the following openings based in Montpelier, VT, we seek enthusiastic team players committed to conservation and with excellent communication skills and attention to detail:

Invasive Species Coordinator – FT, 35.0-hr/wk, benefits, reports to the Dir. of Science & Stewardship (deadline extended: 04/04/08) Conservation Information Manager – FT, 35.0-hr/wk, benefits, reports to the Dir. of Conservation Programs (deadline: 04/04/08) Conservation Assistant – PT, 21.0-hr/wk (3-day), benefits, reports to the Dir. of Protection (deadline: 04/04/08)

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Home Provider Open your home to a person with a developmental disability. Generous, tax-free stipend and paid time off (respite) is available for providing residential support to an individual. Various situations available.

Contact Al Frugoli for further information: afrugoli@ccs-vt.org or 655-0511 x108.

Community Inclusion Facilitators CCS is seeking creative and dedicated staff to provide inclusion supports to a variety of individuals with developmental disabilities. Support an adult with a developmental disability in a one-on-one community and vocational setting, expand relationships, and diversify experiences. We are currently hiring two fully benefitted, 30 hr/week positions. This is an excellent job for those first entering the field of human services or for those looking to continue their work in the field.

If you are interested in joining our diverse team, please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.

Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Ave, Suite 1 Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0511 – 802-655-5207 (Fax)

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SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST- 2e (Synon)/RPG VSAC seeks a professional to analyze business needs and develop/implement comprehensive student financial aid systems.This position requires technical/ development skills in 2e (Synon) and CL on an IBM iSeries platform (AS/400). RPG IV, ILE, SQL, and web development are also beneficial. Candidates must possess experience in all facets of the Software Development Lifecycle and have strong interpersonal skills. This position requires strong knowledge of database design and structured development methodologies. BS in Computer Sciences and 5+ years programming experience desired.

JAVA WEB PROGRAMMER ANALYST Are you an experienced Java web developer who would like to work with our VSAC team in a dynamic, professional environment designing, developing and implementing financial aid and informational systems? If you have extensive experience designing and developing web applications using Java, JSP, JDBC, Java Web Frameworks and SQL, we want to hear from you. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and have a strong software development skill set. Exceptional candidates will also have experience developing Java applications against LDAP and DB2, and building portlet applications for deployment in a WebSphere Portal application server. BS in Computer Science and 3+ years programming experience desired. Dynamic & professional environment. VSAC benefits include: health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, interest-free repayment of most existing student loans,VSAC Retirement Plan, on-site fitness center, paid vacation time and much more... Submit cover letter and resume by April 4, 2008 to Director of Human Resources via email jobs@vsac.org, fax 654-3765 or mail.

VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 Equal Opportunity Employer www.vsac.org • VSAC Job Info Line: 654-3760

big picture Communications Strategist

The Communications Strategist will support the Director of Communications in developing and implementing communications plans and activities and managing the development and implementation of editorial and creative services. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of communications experience, preferably in health care, required. Posting # 4409

Director Strategic Marketing

Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Communications, the Director of Strategic Marketing is responsible for directing and implementing marketing communications, including the development of marketing strategies encompassing the use of market and customer research, advertising, special events, website and online marketing. This individual will also be responsible for managing a team. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field required. At least 8 years previous work experience in the field, including four years of management experience. Ad agency experience highly desirable. Posting #4408

www.FletcherAllen.org Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

. : : : | Director of Technology | : : : . Franklin West Supervisory Union is seeking qualified candidates for its new district-wide Director of Technology position to begin July 1, 2008. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an SU, comprised of three local school districts in the communities of Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia, in a common vision for technology in its schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing and maintaining an expanding IT Department, focused on the effective use of technology for both administrative and instructional operations. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, excellent communication and human relations skills, minimum of 5 years of network (WAN) management experience, Network certification (e.g., MCSE), in-depth knowledge and skills related to information technology, comprehensive understanding of both administrative and instructional uses of information technology in a school environment, and experience as a supervisor. Position is year-round and some local travel is required. Franklin West offers a competitive benefits package and a starting annual salary ranging from $50-60,000 depending on experience. Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.schoolspring.com (Job#: 19284) or may also submit a cover letter, résumé, three current letters of reference, and copies of transcripts/certification(s) by March 31, 2008 to: Natasha Wheel, Asst to Superintendent Franklin West Supervisory Union P.O. Box 108, Fairfax, VT 05454-0108 email: nwheel@franklinwestsu.org :: Franklin West Supervisory Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) ::

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The Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security Education Fund, a project of AARP-VT, the VT-NEA, Bi-State Primary Care Association and the Vermont Citizens Campaign for Health, is now hiring a staff organizer to educate Vermont businesses about, and mobilize them in support of, comprehensive health-care reform. Major responsibilities: Staff will work to engage and mobilize Vermont business owners and employees in support of health care policy reform that ensures affordable and comprehensive health care for all Vermonters. Further, staff will educate the public about eligibility for and enrolling in Catamount Health and Medicaid programs. Qualifications: The position requires someone with a strong commitment to the goal of achieving affordable health care for all Vermonters and who is highly selfmotivated and creative when faced with challenges. S/he will be able to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse social and economic backgrounds, be skilled at public speaking and teaching and sharing information, one-on-one or in group settings. The position is 32 hours per week and begins immediately. The salary is $30,000$40,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Please send a resume to Peter Sterling at peter@healthcaresecurityvt.org. For more information about VCHCSEF, go to www.catamounthealth.org.

School Compost Monitor Position Now Available! Help ensure U-32’s success with composting – apply to be the School Compost Monitor! In this new, part-time position, you will monitor how the school organics program is working, assist students and staff by answering questions, keep a close eye on the diversion process, and serve as the on-site contact for Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (CVSWMD) staff. This is a lunch-time position from approximately 10:30-1:30 each day 5 days a week. Hourly rate: $8.50 - $9.25/hr The position begins in late March and runs through the end of the school year. Job sharing and preschool-age children accompanying their parent/guardian during the monitoring time a possibility. Recommended Skills: • Good verbal communication • Ability to work well with a range of individuals, including students, administration, faculty, maintenance staff and kitchen staff • Punctuality and reliability a must! To apply: Please Contact Kate Clemente at schoolcompost@cvswmd.org or by phone at 229-9383 ext 302. CVSWMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Organics Program is a program of the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District. www.cvswmd.org

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Staff Nurse Specialist Urology (Full-time) Looking for someone with clinical experience to be part of the outpatient Urology leadership team. Duties include direct patient care as well as phone nurse responsibilities. Posting #4184

Contact Holly at 802.847.7929 or visit www.FletcherAllen.org Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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EmploymEnt CounsElor The Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, a field office of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, is seeking a dynamic bilingual individual to assist refugees with employment in Chittenden County. FT, competitive salary, excellent benefits. Responsibilities: Training and orientation about the American workplace, assessing client skills and interests, assisting with job applications, accompanying clients to interviews, employer outreach and support to develop employment opportunities, interpreting, and reporting. Requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills. Team player with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Foreign language proficiency essential (primary languages Nepali, Burmese, Sgaw Karen, Arabic; secondary languages Kirundi, Swahili, Somali, MaiMai, French). Driver’s license, clean driving record, and personal transportation. Experience with social service provision, employment services, refugee resettlement and interpreting preferred. No phone calls. Submit a resume with cover letter describing your interest, qualifications and salary history to: Judy scott, Vrrp, 462 Hegeman Ave, suite 101 Colchester, Vt 05446 Email: jscott@uscrivt.org

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LegaL assistant/ParaLegaL Bauer, gravel, Farnham, nuovo, Parker & Lang has an opening in their North Hero, Vermont office for a Legal Assistant. The position requires a self-motivated, computer-literate and detail-oriented person with common sense and persuasive negotiation ability. Legal experience or experience in debt collection is preferred, but will train the right person. The position is full-time with occasional evening/weekend work available. Compensation depending on experience, plus benefits including health, disability, 401(K) and more. Come to work with one of Vermont’s 10 largest law firms and join a great group of dedicated professionals. Visit www.vtlawoffices.com for more information about our firm. Forward resume and letter of interest to Marsha Davis, Office Manager, Bauer, gravel, Farnham, PO Box 607, Burlington, Vt 05402 or fax to: 802-864-7779.

Chief Webmaster - Site Administrator GetEducated.com seeks Web Developer - Site Administrator with 3+ years tech expertise plus managerial skills. You will be responsible for development of next generation site plus oversight of new design and daily maintenance. You’ll select and manage outside contractors and integrate systems as site evolves. Flexible telecommuting position. Work from home office with weekly meetings in Underhill, VT. Responsibilities: Oversee website redesign and contracts with outside tech specialists; database maintenance; ongoing redesign to accommodate user feedback and integration of new technologies; development of co-branded pages; SEO; analytics; advertising and affiliate tracking. Skills required: exceptional web tool set; sound leadership/people skills; project management, including managing resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure cost-effective development; user interface and workflow design. Requires: Can-do attitude; leadership; AS/BS or related; 3+ years; HTML, XML, Internet architectures, Networking, Windows; CMS; SEO; analytics; web 2.0; experience preferred with advertising-driven consumer sites. Hands-on position with amazing growth potential. Right candidate will have flair for cost-effective deployment of resources. Challenging position requires candidate who is at ease assuming full charge for site development in small business/ entrepreneurial environment. Offers: Competitive salary, health, IRA, performance bonuses; telecommuting virtual coworkers; flex time; opportunity to be a key contributor to socially responsible Vermont enterprise. Visit GetEducated.com. Tell us why you’d like to work with us. Detail three ways you would make us a better destination. Cover letter, resume, salary history to:

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Well-organized self-starter to establish, train and coordinate an effective Ambassador Program consisting of alumni, family members, and friends of Norwich who are involved in the admissions process by visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and contacting families of prospective students. Extensive travel during the fall is required. Alumni and military experience preferred.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL RECRUITMENT Seeking dynamic individual to join our admissions team to coordinate and implement the development of intensified recruitment in assigned territories.

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Job oPPoRTUNITIES aT at Working at Topnotch Resort and Spa isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to build a lifelong career. The following seasonal positions are now available: • Bell Attendants • Bussers • Hosts • Housekeeping Supervisor • Human Resources Administrator • Overnight Guest Services Attendant • Room Service Attendants • Seamstress

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Responsibilities include developing a territory and prospect management plan; interview and counsel prospective students and families in designated geographic areas, manage and evaluate applications, and represent the University at on and off-campus events.

Topnotch is pleased to offer an array of benefits designed to meet the needs of our diverse workforce including great wages, paid time off, promotions / transfers, tailored uniforms, health insurance, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, discounts on hotel rooms, dining, tennis, spa treatments and more!

Please contact the HR department at 802-253-6443 or email resumes to rherbst@topnotchresort.com.

Please visit our website for more information and details on how to apply for these and other great jobs: www. norwich.edu. Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Paid Residential Advisor Exciting opportunity to earn a TAX-FREE $20,000/year stipend (meals included), acting as a Residential Advisor for 5 students attending UVM as part of HowardCenter, Developmental Services’ SUCCEED program.

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Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Studio is seeking two talented individuals to join our growing staff.

Will serve as on-site contact, at up to five business locations, to assist workers in resolving non-work issues that impact the worker’s ability to maintain good attendance and/or be fully productive at work. Will provide employees with one-on-one guidance and assistance that may include: connecting workers with community resources and key service providers; making inquiries or contacts on behalf of workers; and following up to ensure that problems are resolved. Two year contract position.

Medical Office Assistant/ Administrative Assistant – 20 hours per week

Event Planner – 15 hours per week (this position may increase to 20 hours per week or greater)

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• Excellent math skills and accuracy with data entry

Position Requirements: • 2 years event planning or marketing experience • Excellent communication and customer-service skills • Easily learn new computer programs • Proficiency in Word, Excel and Internet • Able to write copy for advertising materials, website and marketing

Requirements: · strong knowledge of public assistance programs, as well as public/private resources such as child and elder care, transportation, financial counseling, etc. · strong written and verbal communication skills,combined with strong interpersonal skills. · Must be comfortable working in a variety of business environments. · Valid driver’s license and access to private transportation. · MsW strongly preferred.

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The Career and Technical Education Coordinator

is involved in planning, coordination, liaison, administrative and advisory work at a senior professional level. The position provides statewide leadership and coordination in the areas of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM). The Coordinator will collaborate with colleagues on the CTE team in the area of policy and program development, assessment development and professional development. The successful candidate will have skills and the ability to perform successfully in the following areas: • Integration of academic and career and technical standards through applied learning strategies. • Instructional practices that incorporate high cognitive demand for technical and academic skills. • Data-driven decision making and the use of formative assessment to inform instructional interventions for students. • Principles of adult learning . • Organization and coordination of professional development networks for secondary and postsecondary educators. • Implementation and/or coordination of research-based professional development models, including coaching, mentoring and professional learning communities.

Development Director A growing nonprofit educational firm is seeking a highly creative, self-motivated and experienced development director to take on the responsibility of overseeing the fundraising activities of the organization including major gifts, direct mailing, special events, foundation grants and the capital campaign. Proven success in fundraising and grant writing is required. Excellent writing, organizational, and computer skills are essential. Ability to work independently and as a part of a very imaginative, dynamic team is necessary. Previous experience with database management and capital campaigns preferred. Hours are flexible. Full-time with benefits available. Send resume, writing sample and two letters of reference by April 4 to: <eeZ Mehai Wj Jme H_l[hi 9[dj[h" ,* CW_d Ij$ Cedjf[b_[h" L[hcedj &+,&(. For more information, please email info@tworiverscenter.org. No phone calls, please. Food Works is an equal opportunity employer.

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New England Federal Credit Union, Vermont’s largest Credit Union with 7 branch locations, is a growing organization committed to excellence in price, convenience, service, simplicity, and to sharing success. NEFCU offers a stable, supportive, high-standards work environment, where employees are treated as key stakeholders. Please visit our website - www.nefcu.com to learn more about the great opportunities and benefits that exist at NEFCU.

Tellers Opportunity exists for full and part-time tellers. Qualified candidates must project a friendly and personable demeanor, have effective communication skills, be detailed and knowledgeable with computers and be accurate. Cash handling and customer service experience required. Full-time hours: Monday-Friday, 10:15-7:15; or 8:15-5:15, both require one Saturday per month. Part-time hours: (2) Monday-Friday 3:15 - 7:15 p.m. If you believe you have the talent and skills to contribute to success at NEFCU and would like to be part of a dynamic team, please forward a brief statement of your interest in the position along with your resume in confidence to:

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Busy, fun, grooming shop looking for brusher/bather. Fast-paced, physical job. Part-time. Must love animals and be able to be on your feet.

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Contracted person needed for a 16-year-old boy with a developmental disability and behavioral challenges. Need to fill 8-10 daytime hours on Saturday or Sunday. If interested, please contact Debbie Quilliam, 802-524-0574, ext. 239.

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True North Wilderness Program is seeking motivated individuals to work directly with at-risk teens providing 24-hour supervision in the outdoors for 2 weeks on. Guides must be 21, pass drug screenings, federal background check & have a college degree.

Burlington HealtH Center We have openings for two full-time Health Care Associates, which require strong medical assisting skills as well as an ability to manage our front desk. Assist our clinicians with contraception visits, blood-pressure checks, pregnancy testing and appropriate counseling, as well as support in our abortion program. Front-desk management includes greeting patients, filing, scheduling appointments, and managing of medical records. nortHern Vt HealtH Care assoCiates We have two Float Pool positions available, one part-time and one full-time. If you are someone who thrives on change and variety, loves to drive, and enjoys “saving the day� for your colleagues, this is an opportunity for you! An HCA float travels to various sites on short notice, must be available for multiple shifts and is flexible and adaptable to changes in physical space, patient populations and teammates. Compensation is provided for both time and travel.

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Adult Mental Health & Substance Abuse Community-Support outreaCh CliniCian

Seeking a full-time case manager to work in a unique program providing intensive services to break the cycle of homelessness for persons with mental illnesses. This position works as part of an interagency team with the Community Health Center. Direct experience serving persons with a major mental illness is highly desirable. This position works on the streets, in clients’ homes as well as in the Safe Haven Office. Bachelor’s degree required; driver’s license and reliable vehicle are musts.

employment CounSelor / Job Developer

Full-time position working in an evidence-based, supported employment program assisting individuals recovering from mental illness with their employment and educational goals. Responsibilities include community-based assessment, skill and comfort level developing a wide range of jobs in the community and a desire to work on a multidisciplinary team. Bachelor’s degree in human services, 2 years human service work experience, valid Vermont driver’s license, registered vehicle and knowledge of community resources required. Knowledge of the Burlington business community preferred.

life-SkillS eDuCator

We are seeking a full-time life-skills educator to join our team. This individual will provide supportive counseling to individuals with major mental illness in areas including independent living skills, household management, social engagement, coping skills, financial management and resource connection. Applicants must have the ability to work compassionately and respectfully with individuals with major mental illnesses as well as the ability to understand and assess clients’ physical, emotional, financial and social needs. Bachelor’s degree in related area and experience working with individuals with a major mental illness are desired. Must possess valid Vermont driver’s license, registered vehicle and insurance that complies with Howard Center policy.

pSyChiatriC hoSpital DiverSion program CoorDinator

We are seeking a licensed or license-eligible mental-health professional with exceptional clinical and supervisory skills to direct a community-based psychiatric hospital diversion and crisis stabilization program in Chittenden County. We have been providing an alternative to inpatient treatment for seriously mentally ill adults for twenty years in the ASSIST Program, and are opening a second location. Previous management experience and organizational skills needed, as well as a solid clinical background in psychiatric crisis and behavioral treatment. Primary responsibilities include program development, fiscal management and clinical supervision of staff.

reSiDential CounSelor – northern lightS

Be part of the exciting new Northern Lights Program – a transitional house for formerly incarcerated women. Provide residential support and household management for 10 women. 32-hour evening position Monday-Friday with excellent benefits. Bachelor’s degree with experience working with women’s issues, running groups and knowledge of mental-health and substance-abuse issues preferred.

reSiDential CounSelor – Safe haven

Seeking a caring and energetic individual to be part of a team that provides a safe, supportive environment in a shelter for homeless adults with psychiatric issues. This is a 30-hour per week, AWAKE OVERNIGHT position with excellent benefits. Bachelor’s degree and experience preferred.

reSiDential programS CoorDinator

Are you a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership qualities and excellent communication and organizational skills? If so, the state’s largest nonprofit social service agency is seeking you to clinically coordinate psychiatric residential/community housing programs for adults who are considered to have major mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, intake assessment, budgeting, serving as a clinical resource for families and the community, and participation in larger Agency management and clinical issues. A Master’s degree and solid clinical assessment skills are required. Three to five years supervisory experience and clinical expertise with mental-health and substance-abuse issues preferred. A sense of humor and being a team player are musts! Full-time position with excellent benefits.

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The Chittenden Clinic, the methadone program in Chittenden County, is seeking a full-time substance-abuse clinician who will provide individual and group counseling to patients who are opioid-dependent. Position will require the candidate to establish and maintain clinic records, address treatment plans, progress in treatment, and coordinate care. Candidate must have a Master’s in counseling or social work and have (or be working towards) licensure in substance-abuse treatment.

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Seeking a full-time clinician for the Family and Community Based Services Program serving both children with emotional/behavioral challenges and their families and transitionalaged youth seeking employment and independent living skills. Must be a strong advocate and comfortable with care coordination, working in the community, therapeutic interventions, family work, parenting education, vocational support and working with adolescents. Requires strong communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of resources a plus. Driver’s andan transportation Master’s degree preferred Need tolicense place ad? Callrequired. Michelle Brown 865-1020 x 21

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Looking for dynamic individual to be integral part of case management team that coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities. Responsible for working with individuals and their support network to identify and develop supports necessary to maximize integration in the community. Candidates should be self-starting team players. Experience in community support, collaboration, advocacy and dual diagnosis (MI/MR) desirable. Behavior support background and DBT experience a plus. Bachelor’s degree in related field, valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required. Two to three years experience preferred.

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To learn more about HowardCenter, view a full listing of open positions, learn more about benefits, and apply online, visit www.howardcenter.org. HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to qualified employees.

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