Towns other than those that LCATV generally covers.

Conversations With Kay 0280

Kay interviews Susan Abel, Coordinator of the Foster Grandparents program in Chittenden County, and Joyce Pelletier, Foster Grandparent volunteer in the second grade at Porter's Point School in Colchester. Susan Abel talks about the way Grandparents are trained and the various places they serve. Joyce, whose husband Maurice is also a Grandparent, describes the way she helps students with reading and math. She also talks about the very special relationships that come about between her and the young folks she sees each week. 

Songwriter's Notebook 0116

The Songwriter’s Notebook- produced and hosted By Rik Palieri- is a look at the creative minds of songwriters, musicians, instrument makers and authors and has featured such artists as Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Utah Phillips, Sara Lee Guthrie, Rachel Bissex, The CF Martin Guitar Co, hoboes in boxcars, Gypsies in Scotland and many more.  See Rik’s website for a full listing.

Green Mt Veterans For Peace 0153

Green Mountain Veterans for Peace / From Palestinian Farmer to Palestinian International Diplomat / See transcript. For those who don't know, Bert Thompson, one of the hosts of this program, passed away last week. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace.   More about Bert Thompson: http://www.vermontcam.org/bert-thompson-1954-2016 Show Description: <p>Hosted by Dave Ross with support of Dave Ransom of Vermont Veterans for Peace. Guests: Cliff Bennett, representative of Green Mountain Solidarity for Palestine; Iyad Burnat, Bil'in Plestine Popular Committee. Focusing on the Occupation of Palestine and the personal accounts of Iyad, his family, and the 1,100 residents of Bil'in. Suggested reading: <em>Bil'in and the Nonviolent Resistance</em>.</p>

Stuck In Vermont 0121

In celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach's 331st birthday, members of the Me2/Orchestra performed some of his pieces at the Burlington International Airport in South Burlington on Sunday afternoon. Around the world, thousands of musicians played Bach's music in public spaces for the 6th Annual Bach in the Subways. </p> <p>The Me2/Orchestra often perform outside concert halls, in prisons, schools, and gyms. The group is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Their goal is to openly discuss mental health issues and remove the stigma often attached to mental illness.</p> <p>Eva spent the day meeting members of Me2/ and listening to the melodic music of Bach amidst the hustle and bustle of the airport.

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