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Focuses on general stores in Vermont and the efforts to save them from being taken over by megastores and strip malls. Names of some general stores in Vermont; Role that general stores play in Vermont's society; Comments from owners of general stores.

Reports on reparative probation, a community-justice system being followed in Vermont to punish people for petty crimes as on December 4, 1995. Rationale behind community-justice system; Optimism and skepticism about its success.

Reports on Vermont state's work-camp program for juvenile prisoners which makes rehabilitation a communal activity. Information on the Caledonia Community Work Camp which involves community in the rehabilitation of prisoners; Various activities at the work camp; Opinion of the prisoners about the work camp.