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Local Hockey Players participate in
National Championship
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Nate Scandore and Jared Baron, hockey players with the Essex Sting
Bantam AA hockey team participated in the National Hockey Championship
in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 25 through March 31.
The Essex Sting played in three games facing opponents from Seattle,
Washington, Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas, Texas. Although, the Essex
Sting did not advance to the final championship
round, all players had a tremendous experience
and were pleased to represent Vermont at the
national level.
All games were played in the 2002 Winter
Olympics venue featuring a sport facility with
five acres under one roof supporting a massive
speed skating oval and two Olympic size hockey
rinks. In addition to the hockey tournament, the
players also visited the Arches National Park, the
Mormon Temple grounds, Antelope Island State
Park in the Great Salt Lake and watched a Utah
Grizzlies professional hockey game.
The Essex Sting wish to thank all those who
supported the trip especially Keeler Bay Variety.
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The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 2
South Hero Players Perform Top Notch
Production of Daddy’s Girl
By George Fowler
Bravo to the South Hero Players for their presentation of the play “Daddy’s Girl” by Gary Roy Stepp on the
weekend of March 27. As this writer has either attended or been part of the South Hero Players productions
for the last 32 years, I would say this production ranks at least in the top five.
Immediate credit for the superior production must go to Director Michael Byrne who marked his debut with
Players this year. First, his inspired idea of moving the production off the stage to the floor at the Camp TaKum-Ta Activity Center dramatically altered the audience’s perception of the play. The entire action took place
around a counter and three tables in a Kansas City, Missouri diner. This drew the audience into the action as
they took on the role of diners observing the action unfolding in front of them.
But more important Byrne, through intense practices, developed the thirteen actors into believable
characters. Unlike some amateur productions, every person on the stage evolved into people you could
actually believe and react to.
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To point out one actor as a star would be unfair as all the people in this make believe diner-but with the real
sandwiches and colas- contributed immensely to the story. Chris Herrick as Bernard, the owner of the diner,
carried a heavy load of dialogue and still managed to cover a wide range of emotions. Kim Julow as Maudie,
Bernard’s deceased wife, and Shannon Lowe as Michael the angel interacted flawlessly with each other and
Bernard.
R. Jay Caton played the academic Walter whose squeamish actions with the woman he fell in love with,
Karlie Kauffeld as Betsy the waitress, was hilarious.
Janet Guitard-Murray as the motorcyclist, Big Earl Ella, would make anyone quake with her outlandish
remarks and behavior. By the way, Guitard-Murray came into the part at the last minute due to the unexpected
illness of Lynn O’Brien who had the play dedicated to her.
Anne K.G. Bazilwich as Lizzy proved she could seductively belt out a song along with some other things.
Meanwhile David Belvedere as Alex fell in love in love with Lizzy in a charming manner.
Jennifer Brownell-Laven developed a caustic, scheming personality as E. L. the reporter giving journalists a
bad image. Her clashes with the local resident Darlynn, played by Kathi Perry, were memorable.
Mother-daughter Pam Allen and Wendy Duval, portraying Daisy and Violet, amused the crowd by always
finishing each other’s sentences.
Lastly, Ray Allen convincingly played Bob, the local who liked to walk around without a shirt, a part Ray has
developed for years.
In This Issue...
Alburgh News............................................Page 4
New York News..........................................Page 5
South Hero News.......................................Page 6
Grand Isle News.........................................Page 7
Legal Notices........................................Page 10 & 12
Isle La Motte..............................................Page 11
Milton.........................................................Page 13
North Hero News......................................Page 14
Dicker Dens...............................................Page 15
Congratulations again to the South Hero Players for a job well done!
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Spring Clean Up!
Rakes • Shovels • Brooms •
Hoses • Paint • Detergents
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 3
Tanya Retz is a North Hero resident and
the owner of Mama’s Gardens specializing in
Garden Maintenance, Renovation and Design.
Her gardening tips will be featured in the first
and third week of each month. Do you have
questions about your garden space, email Tanya
at [email protected]
As I write this, the last banks of snow are
melting away, and every gardener I know is
itching to get their hands in the soil. April is
a busy time in the garden, with so much to
do and Mother Nature still to contend with.
The occasional two inches of snow seems to
be an unbearable insult.
Most people who have a yard know that they
need to rake up last year’s leaves and debris
from the lawn and garden. But what else
really matters? The good news is, whatever
you do for the garden now really helps, but if
it slips away from you and you find yourself
looking at an un-edged, un-mulched garden
in May, a little time and effort and the
neighbors won’t even remember.
If you have limited time to devote to the
garden this month, there are two key things
to focus on. It is quite important that the
garden get a good clean out. Think of it as
giving the plants a nice fresh canvas to paint.
This process helps minimize any diseases and
insects that may have overwintered. Rake off
all of the leftover leaves. Cut back any old
tops on perennials you may have missed last
fall. One or two inches of old stem stubs are
ok to leave, as they will soon be covered over
with new growth. As the plants grow larger
later in the spring, it becomes more difficult
to remove old growth and debris without
damaging the tender new growth.
The other must for this time of year is to
fertilize. This gives the plants the boost they
need to grow vigorously after their winter
dormancy. Whether you choose an organic
or chemical fertilizer, take care not to get
it on or stuck in the new growth as it can
burn the leaves. The best practice for flower
gardens is to make a small circle of fertilizer
around the base of each plant as opposed to
broadcast spreading like you might do on the
lawn. Remember to follow the manufacturer’s
directions, over fertilizing can be harmful.
More is not always better!
When those pesky two inches of snow cover
up your handiwork, don’t despair! Take a
drive to a garden center and breathe in the
scents of summer. I might bump into you
there.
Farewell Reception for
Father Larry Ridgley
All are welcome to attend a Farewell Reception
to say goodbye and to wish Father Ridgley a happy
and fulfilling retirement. The reception will be held
on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 5 pm at St. Rose of
Lima Church Hall. Please come enjoy this celebration
of Father Ridgley’s nearly ten year tenure here in
the Islands, partake in some delicious hot and cold
hors d’oeuvres and dessert, along with stimulating
company!!
Islands Center at
Knight Point State Park
Announces Summer
Season
The Islands Center at Knight Point State Park, a nonprofit organization that provides programming in the
Park in North Hero under the Big Tent, announces its
eighth summer season of concerts, and 10th annual
Fireworks Extravaganza!
The Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3rd, with
festivities starting at 5 p.m. There will be food, fun
for the kids, music, and free admission, donations
gratefully accepted. Concerts are held on Tuesdays
starting July 14th. Returning favorite artists include
Starline Rhythm Boys, Mango Jam, Jenni Johnson
and the Junketeers and Jimmy T. The Mike Smith
Memorial Car Show will be held on Sunday, August
23rd. Shakespeare lovers will be glad to know that
the Vermont Shakespeare Company will present
Romeo and Juliet on August 1 and 2 in the Park.
The Islands Center Board is looking for a few
good volunteers! Sponsors are also needed for the
concerts in order to keep the cost of tickets to $5 for
adults. Kids under 12 are always free.
If you are interested, contact the Lake Champlain
Islands Economic Development Corp. at 372-8400.
The Big Tent is also available for rental. Call for rates
for your event.
Health Council Grant
Requests
The Grand Isle County Health Council is considering
requests for grants for the year 2016. Requests
should be submitted by July 15 to: Grand Isle County
Health Council, c/o John Roy, 4 Roy’s Ridge Road,
South Hero, Vermont 05486.
In general, the Council seeks to help non-profit
organizations with specific programs or purchases that
make a positive impact on public health throughout
the county. As an example, in previous years, the
Council has awarded grants to emergency response
agencies in the county, to volunteer agencies that
provide resources and talents to the residents of the
county, to agencies whose programs provide services
to children and families, and to programs that seek to
provide guidance and education in healthy lifestyles.
The requests for grants should describe in detail
the program or purchase and its purpose and should
include recognition that awarded grants are subject
to review and report in order to determine that
awards are used for the purpose requested. Also, the
request should include a promise to return the award
if it is not used or if it is not used for the purpose
intended.
The Council is comprised of directors from each
county town. We welcome inquiries regarding grants
or participation on the Council. For information, call
Judy Ayers at 372-8404 or John Roy at 372-4369.
at
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
Early April Walk at
Missisquoi NWR
Join Park Ranger, David Frisque for a look at the
life and activity in a vernal pool early in the spring.
Vernal pools are important breeding areas for some
of the more reclusive and seldom seen amphibians
such as wood frogs, and salamanders. Because these
temporary wetlands often dry up completely in late
summer or early fall, egg laying and early development
of juvenile salamanders and frogs must begin early in
the spring. The walk will be at the Stephen Young
Marsh Trail located on Tabor Rd. about one mile past
(south) of the Headquarters Bldg. on Friday evening
April 10. The walk begins at 6:00 PM and will end at
about 8:00 PM. Bring waterproof knee or hip boots
and a headlamp or small flashlight. Call 802-8684781 to register for this activity. Ice conditions at
the vernal pool and/or lack of registrants may cause
postponement of the activity.
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Repair Shop
LLC
Parts Plus Car Care Center
79 Allen Road
Grand Isle, VT
802-372-6651
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Alburgh
News
Lisa Arnold
[email protected]
AVFD SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
It has been a long winter in more ways
than one and another sign of spring has
come to the community the AVFD Sunday
Night Bingo will be starting up again! Mark
your calendars for Sunday, April 12 when the
first Sunday Night Bingo of the season will
start at the Alburgh Fire Hall. Doors open at
5:00 PM. CONSIDER BEING A FOSTER
GRANDPARENT
Experience the love and wonder of
children eager to tell you their special
stories! Volunteer Grandmas and Grandpas
become friends and mentors to children at
local schools and child care centers. Share
your experiences, help children learn and
offer your encouragement. Join with other
caring people working together to make a
difference in the life of a child. If you are age
55+ and meet enrollment guidelines, you
can receive a tax-free stipend that doesn’t
affect Social Security benefits, housing
subsidies or other assistance. If you are
interested or know of someone that may be
interested , please call Mary Pelkey at The
Foster Grandparent Program: 524-6337 or
email [email protected] .
FROM THE TOWN OFFICE
Town Clerks office will be 9 to 5 pm
Monday through Friday.
Vermont Trout Season
Opens April 11
Spring is prime time to fish for Vermont trout
Despite the late return of spring, Vermont’s
traditional trout fishing season is set to open on
Saturday, April 11, marking the start of some of
the best trout fishing of the year in the Green
Mountain State.
Vermont’s spring trout season, which is widely
popular among resident and non-resident
anglers alike, can often afford an angler the
greatest opportunity to catch trout in rivers and
streams.
“Many of the biggest brown and rainbow trout
caught in Vermont rivers each year are taken
during the spring season,” said Eric Palmer,
director of fisheries with the Vermont Fish &
Wildlife Department. “Though the cold, high
water early in the season may force anglers to
fish slower in order to tempt sluggish fish, as the
spring temperatures rise, the action can really
pick up.”
Vermont is known for its excellent fishing
opportunities for wild trout, as well as for
stocked trout – including large, two-year old
trophy trout that will be stocked statewide in the
coming weeks.
Over 18,000 trophy trout will be stocked
throughout Vermont in 2015 and anglers will be
able to fish over 34 miles of rivers and 28 lakes
and ponds that are designated as trophy water.
Vermont’s landscape offers quality habitat for
brook, brown and rainbow trout, including a mix
of smaller, boulder-lined mountain streams and
larger, meandering creeks and rivers at lower
elevations.
“Whether you prefer to fish smaller, remote
streams in the woods, larger rivers in the valleys,
or one of our many lakes and ponds, Vermont
really has it all,” said Palmer. “We have excellent
populations of trout across a range of habitats
and that makes Vermont a special place to fish
for people of all ages and abilities.”
As an added bonus, Vermont’s catch-andrelease bass fishing season in lakes also starts on
April 11, and continues through June 12 when
the regular bass season starts. Only lures and
flies may be used during the catch-and-release
season, and bass must be released immediately. Anglers should note that on most Vermont
waters, open water fishing is different than ice
fishing. Anglers may not fish from the ice or
through the ice for trout during the open-water
trout season on rivers, streams and lakes with
seasonal closures.
Lake Champlain, however, is open to yearround trout fishing and it does not matter
whether an angler is ice fishing or fishing open
water. Many other lakes and ponds are open
to year-round fishing for species such as yellow
perch and northern pike. For a list of year-round
fishing spots, visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com.
Planning a Vermont spring fishing trip is easy. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has
a 2015 Vermont Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
Laws and Guide that includes maps showing
lakes and streams as well as fishing access areas
and public lands. The guide also lists the fish species found
in each body of water and includes the state’s
fishing regulations. Copies are available where
fishing licenses are sold, or by calling the
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department at 802-8281000. You can also download sections of the
publication from www.vtfishandwildlife.com.
APRIL SCHEDULE
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REGULAR MEETING AT 7:30
APRIL 11TH
DONNA THUNDER BAND
STARTING AT 8PM
APRIL 16TH
SAL MEETING AT 7:30
APRIL 25TH
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STARTING AT 8
APRIL 30TH
EXECUTIVE MEETING AT 7:30
Main St. Alburgh • 796-3434
Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat 8-12, Sun Closed
PROPANE FILLUPS!
Lube • Oil • Filter $31.95
Time to replace winter tires!
Seeking Nominations
for Victor R. Swenson
Humanities Educator
Award
Do you know a Vermont teacher who has
inspired you and who deserves statewide
recognition? Since 2003, the Vermont
Humanities Council has honored such teachers
with the Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator
Award, which recognizes a Vermont educator in
grades 6 through 12 who exemplifies excellence
in the teaching of the humanities. VHC seeks
nominations for the 2015 award. Nominating
letters are due May 1.
The recipient receives a $1,000 check and
public recognition at VHC’s fall conference on
November 14 at UVM’s Dudley Davis Center. Last
year’s winner was Marlboro Elementary School
teacher David Holzapfel. The first recipient of
the award was Graham Newell of St. Johnsbury
Academy in 2003.
The award is named for Victor Swenson, VHC’s
first executive director, whose twenty-eight
years of service helped nourish the humanities
across the state.
“The Vermont Humanities Council is pleased
to honor a Vermont teacher in one of the
humanities disciplines who challenges and
inspires their students, who opens up for them
the world of ideas, and who encourages in them
the joy of learning,” said VHC Executive Director
Peter Gilbert. “The influence of such teachers
on their students is immeasurable, and it never
ends. In honoring one such teacher, we pay
tribute to all the fine teachers in the profession
in the Green Mountain State and we honor the
important work they do.”
VHC seeks an educator who inspires his or her
students and encourages in them intellectual
curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
The teacher should possess extraordinary
knowledge, ability, and accomplishment in the
teaching of language, literature, history, social
studies, or other humanities fields. The educator
should exhibit infectious enthusiasm for his or
her subject and learning in general, and embody
a commitment to the highest standards of
achievement, for him or herself and students.
Any community member may make a
nomination, including parents, coworkers,
current and former students, and school
administrators.
The nomination process begins with a letter
of nomination due at VHC’s Montpelier office
by May 1. (Individuals may not nominate
themselves.) Nominations may be made online
at www.vermonthumanities.org or http://www.
vermonthumanities.org/victor-r-swensonhumanities-educator-award/ or mailed to
Vermont Humanities Council, Victor R. Swenson
Humanities Educator Award, 11 Loomis Street,
Montpelier, Vermont 05602 or e-mailed to
[email protected]. For details on the
nomination process, visit vermonthumanities.
org.
New York
News
Mary Racicot
[email protected]
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
There are two positions open to serve
as a member of the Board of Education
for the Northeastern Clinton School
District. Up for election is two five-year
terms now held by board members
Tammy Gonyo and Lynn Grovine.
Anyone wishing to pick up a petition
may do in the District Clerk’s Office
in the Middle School, 103 Route 276,
Champlain, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. Monday through Friday, or at www.
nccscougar.org.
Petitions must be signed and
submitted by Monday, April 30 at 5:00
p.m.
Vote on the school budget and for
board members will be held on Tuesday,
May 19. For more information, call 2988242, ext. 1.
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL
The Annual St. Patrick’s Festival will
be held on Saturday, April 18, from 4:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 19,
from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Parish
Hall, Rouses Point.
The concession stand will be open
on Saturday serving Michigans and hot
dogs, potato salad, and dessert. Booths
will be open and raffle ticket will be
available.
A turkey dinner will be served on
Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The menu will include roast turkey,
mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry
sauce, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea or
milk. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5
for children under 12. Take-outs will be
available.
There will be a food sale, jewelry/
craft booth/white elephant table, scratch
ticket raffle, religious articles, 20 week
club tickets, children’s games and more.
The raffle ticket with over $4,355
in prizes including a 55” Samsung TV,
Samsung Galaxy Tablet, $500 JC Penny
Gift Card, $300 in cash, Keurig 2.0
coffeemaker and much more will be
drawn at 3:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome. There will be
something for everyone.
KIWANIS CLUB EARNS AWARD
Congratulations to the Kiwanis Club
of Rouses Point-Champlain on receiving
an award as a “Distinguished Club”. They
also became members of the Impact
Circle at the “Silver Level”.
Kimberly Davis of Kiwanis was the
featured speaker at the recent meeting
and presented President Linda J. GonyoHorne with certificates expressing
appreciation for her personal efforts
as president, and to club members for
strengthening the club to ensure it
remains capable of providing valuable
services to the community.
Members of the Rouses PointChamplain Kiwanis hosted the recent
spring divisional meeting in Plattsburgh.
The meeting included a live auction,
guest speaker Gordy Little, and lunch was
served. All proceeds from the auction
and 50/50 will be dedicated to the annual
Kiwanis Scholarship Program.
MEMORBELIA FROM ST. MARY’S
SOUGHT
The Samuel de Champlain History
Center is planning an exhibit on St.
Mary’s Academy. They are looking for St.
Mary’s items to be loaned such as report
cards, photos, jackets, cheerleading or
sports uniforms, prom pictures, school
desks, chairs, maps, chalk boards,
trophies, pins, ribbons, graduation gowb/
cap, graduation certificate/diplomas,
sports equipment, play costumes/props/
programs, awards of any kind. All items
are welcome, no matter how small.
Please call 298-1609.
ALICE T. MINER MUSEUM
PRESENTS COMMON THREADS:
ADIRONDACK QUILTS TELL THEIR
STORIES
The Alice T. Miner Museum presents
lecture Common Threads: Adirondack
Quilts Tell Their Stories by Hallie E. Bond,
in collaboration with the New York City
Council for the Humanities on Saturday,
April 11, at 1:00 p.m. at The Alice in Chazy.
This lecture is free and open to the
general public. This event is made
possible through the Speakers in the
Humanities program with the support
of the National Endowment for the
Humanities.
New York’s Adirondack region has
been the home of a vibrant quilting
tradition for over 150 years. These
patchwork quilts record the hardships of
life in the Adirondacks among close-knit
families and communities, as well as the
influence of a wild national beauty. They
document national quilting trends, while
also displaying delight in the creation of
art from bits of fabric. In this lecture we
explore the common threads running
through Adirondack quilts, as well as
the diverse influences on the region’s
quilting traditions. From plain and fancy
bedcovers meant to keep families warm
during long mountain winters, to the
stunning art quilts of the 21st century,
the audience learns how Adirondack
quilts tell unique stories of life in New
York’s mountains, while also holding up
a mirror to national trends.
Hallie E. Bond has written extensively
on regional beauty and material culture
since joining the Adirondack Museum
in 1983. Her books include Boats and
Boating in the Adirondacks, 1995, and “A
Paradise for Boys and Girls; Children’s
Camps in the Adirondacks, 2005. Ms.
Bond has a B.A. in History from the
University of Colorado, an M.A. in
Medieval Studies from the University of
York, and an M.A. in American History
with a Certificate in Museum Studies
from University of Delaware.
For more information about this
event, contact Ellen Adams at 518-8467336 or [email protected]. For
more information about The Speakers
in the Humanities program, visit www.
nyhumanities.org.sih.
GIRL SCOUTS WILL SELL COOKIES
Local Girl Scout troops will be at
Lakeside Coffee Shop on Saturday, April
11, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to sell Girl
Scout cookies. There are many varieties
of cookies and your support will be
appreciated.
COMEDY SHOW TO BENEFIT FOOD
SHELVES
Completely Stranded, a local group
featuring an evening of comedy will
perform at the Knights of Columbus
in Champlain on April 11, at 7:00 p.m.
Proceeds will go to the local food shelves
in Champlain, Altona and Rouses Point.
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Grand Isle County Based
FULL SERVICE
PLUMBING & HEATING
The charge is $10 per person. Ticket
information is available by calling 2988830.
There will be snacks and a raffle. You
are encouraged to bring a non-perishable
food item for the food shelves.
HOMETOWN CABLE
Home Town Cable (24) is the viewersupported,
local
cable-TV/Internet
channel for the communities of
Altona, Champlain, Chazy, Ellenburg,
Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily 4-hour
programming starts play at 11:00, 3:00
and 7:00 (AM and PM), except Wednesday
(three hour program), which is shown
at 11:00, 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 (AM and
PM). Programming is also available
as free video-on-demand at www.
hometowncablenetwork.com and www.
plattsburgh.com.
Wednesday, April 8: Mooers Hollisters
vs. Peru 5 and 6 girls basketball, SUNY
Plattsburgh Cardinals vs. New Paltz
men’s basketball from PSTV. ThursdayFriday, April 9-10: NAC vs. NCCS JV
boy’s basketball, NCCS vs. Beekmantown
varsity girls basketball (NCCS Senior
Night), Chazy senior play. SaturdaySunday, April 11-12: Our Little Corner
with Gordie Little and Clyde Rabideau
Sr.’s latest literary efforts, What’s Going
on Here with Bob Venne at the Clinton
County Jail with Sheriff Russell Trombly.
Monday-Tuesday, April 13-14: Chazy vs.
Westport modified girls basketball, NAC
vs. NCCS varsity boys basketball, Rouses
Point Village Board meeting.
NOTES
Sympathy goes out to the family of
Florence C. Pettingser, 96, formerly of
Rouses Point and Point au Fer, passed
away at Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility
in Plattsburgh.
Sympathy goes out to the family of
Ruth Fitzgerald, 83, of Rouses Point, who
passed away on at the CVPH Medical
Center on March 27. Sympathy goes out
to the family of Daniel Stuart Roberts, 56,
of Mooers Forks who passed away on
March 25.
We had a beautiful day yesterday
with great weather, but woke up today
with the look of winter again. I just feel
bad for all the travelers who are traveling
for the holiday weekend. We were lucky
as our family came in yesterday. I hope
everyone had a great Easter weekend
To the Editor,
I think that
was a great
April
Fool’s
Day lead article about the
sale of the Islands to NY. It
was nice to
have a good
laugh,
especially given the
daily barrage
of bad news we receive from many sources.
Thanks, Bill Kennedy, Grand Isle
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 6
Anne Tyler, Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule
Jennifer Chiaverini, The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins, The Assassin Clive Cussler,
Leaving Berlin Joseph Kanon, and many
more!
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board
of Trustees Meeting is held on the second
Monday of every month at 4:30 pm, and it is
open to the public.
South Hero Community Library is located
at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational
and Community Center. Please stop by, email
[email protected], call 372-6209, or
visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org for
more information.
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Habitat for Humanity Open House
South Hero
News
Mary Harwood
[email protected]
SELECTBOARD CORRECTION
Last week’s column included incorrect
information about one of the zoning
board decisions. The appeal was against
the zoning board of adjustment due to the
Quackenbush/Pest Pro decision.
BECOME A RESCUE VOLUNTEER
The South Hero Rescue Squad is
recruiting new volunteers. Previous EMT
experience is not required. You can sign
up for the Emergency Medical Responder
course that begins on April 28 or consider
an EMT course, starting date TBA. Once
certified, you will carry a pager and if you
are available, you will respond to calls with
the crew. This is an opportunity for you to
serve the members of our town in a deeply
fulfilling way Contact either Nancy Frantz at
802-999-1190 or Herman Fossi at 802-3430431for more information.
LIBRARY NEWS
By: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian
372-6209, [email protected]
HOURS: Sunday and Monday- Closed;
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9 am to 4
pm; Wednesday- 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday- 9
am to 2 pm.
TODDLER TUNES: Friday May 1, 10:30 led
by Lee English. Stop by to sing, dance, and
play!
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Fridays at 10
am!
BOOK DISCUSSION: May 20 at 6:30 pm
Brewster by Mark Slouka. The New York
Times Review of Books calls this, “Intense
and Elegiac”. The books are in, join our
growing group and pick up your copy today!
LOCAL AUTHOR: Ron Krupp author of
The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening will
be at the library Wednesday April 8 at 6:30
PM!
GET THE DIRT ON COMPOST! Northwest
Solid Waste’s Aaron Shepard will be here to
do a beginning composting workshop for
kids at 10 am and an adult workshop at 11 am
on Saturday April 25.
NEW BOOKS: A Spool of Blue Thread
The Franklin/Grand Isle Habitat for Humanity will be holding an Open House on April 11 from 10 am to noon
for and an opportunity to get information on what Habitat does, how to get involved, how we fundraise, about
our Warehouse Sales and how to become a homeowner.
There is a lot more to volunteering to Habitat then just using a hammer and nails. Volunteer opportunities
exist in building a home, working at Warehouse Sales, providing part of or a whole meal for volunteers on a
work day, selling raffle tickets, making phone calls, serving on one of our many committees or taking one of
your strengths to benefit Habitat. A person can decide how much or how little time they want to put in with
Habitat.
It’s a rewarding activity and a great way to give back to your community.
The Open House will be held at our Warehouse at 602 Airport Road, Highgate. Directions: Off I-89. Take Rt.
78 East 1 mile. Left on Airport Rd. Warehouse is 6/10 mile on right.
If you have any questions please visit our website www.franklingrandislehabitat.org or call Jackie at 802524-9131.
Robert Leo Chadwick Scholarship
This $250 annual scholarship has been created in the memory of Robert Chadwick, a long-time South Hero
resident, businessman and a life-long learner with a strong interest in his country and the world around him.
This scholarship offers financial support to curious students interested in learning. The scholarship can be
used for a summer camp (day or week long), special classes, programs or events pertaining to the individual’s
interests.
Eligible applicant must be a resident of Grand Isle County, and aged 9-15.
Submit your name, age, address, telephone number and/or email address along with a brief explanation of
your interest, the specific camp, program, etc. that you would like to attend. Please explain how this scholarship
would help you achieve that goal.
Note for parents/guardians: Please include a note allowing your child to apply for this scholarship.
All applications should be received by April 15, 2015, and sent to:
Robert Leo Chadwick Scholarship
PO Box 211, South Hero, VT 05486
Saint Francis Xavier Students
Excel At Vermont State Science And Math Fair
Pictured: Colin McKay and Mrs. Varhue
Nine Saint Francis Xavier Middle School students won multiple awards at the 2015 Vermont State Science
and Math Fair, held at Norwich University on March 28. These students were among nineteen State Science
Fair attendees from Saint Francis Xavier School. The attendees were selected based on projects they presented
at their school science fair in early March. South Hero resident Colin McKay won the 2015 Excellent (Silver)
Medal.
Middle School science teacher Mary Ellen Varhue noted that this was one of the strongest showings in
school history.
Grand Isle
News
Julie Dickie
[email protected]
HAPPENINGS
Do you have Grand Isle happenings
that you would like to share? Be sure to
send it in! News needs to be received by
5:00 pm on Fridays for Grand Isle News
section.
Wednesdays.
FIBER NIGHT: Every Thursday at 6:30
- 8 pm. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, or
do any other type of fiber craft? Are you
interested in learning a fiber craft? Please
join us for an enjoyable evening at the
library. We teach, help solve problems,
share experiences and just have a good
time. Don’t have tools or materials, no
problem - we have plenty to share. Come
join the fun!HOURS: Tuesday- 1 to 8 pm,
Wednesday- 9 am to Noon, Thursday- 4
to 8 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 3 pm.
Check out the Library Blog at
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.
com, and Like us on Facebook
at
https://www.facebook.com/
GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Come support the 8th grade class on
April 18 at St. Rose of Lima with a yummy
spaghetti dinner! Serving begins at 5pm.
More details to follow.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
TIME!
If you have a 3 or 4 year old entering
preschool this Fall, a student entering
Kindergarten, or a student entering 9th
grade who doesn’t currently attend Grand
Isle School, they need to hear from you!
Call Pam at 372-6319.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE
LISTER’S OFFICE
Grand Isle residents: Be sure to
file your homestead declaration when
filing your income taxes. This MUST
be filed by April 15 even if you file for
an extension. The State will charge
a penalty if the property owner does not
file a timely homestead declaration . PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES
The Town of Grand Isle has 2
vacancies on the Planning Commission. Interest candidates can submit a letter of
interest to the town office during normal
business hours, thru the drop slot in
the Town Clerk’s door or by mailing to
P.O. Box 49, Grand Isle, VT 05458. The
Planning Commission meets the 1st and
3rd Tuesdays at 7PM in the town office
community room. Please phone 3728830 with any questions.
Building Memories
at
CarePartners
Adult Day Center
Helping their participants re-engage in past
activities is one of the goals of CarePartners Adult
Day Center. A few months ago, a group of male
participants asked about doing woodworking
projects. After trying to find a project that
would be rewarding and age appropriate, the
group settled on constructing a dollhouse. A kit
for the “Vermont Farmhouse” was purchased
Island Memorial Pet Services
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Cremation
Services with
Transportation!
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and construction was started on a three-story dollhouse.
Many of the gentlemen who helped build the dollhouse had construction and/or woodworking
experience, which helped facilitate the building process. Recounting stories and experiences rounded
out the activity. Jenson Marshall, Activity Leader, noted the pride the men gained in constructing the
dollhouse. “Rather than focusing on their lost abilities, the men were able to recapture skills they
thought they’d lost. The project gave back a sense of dignity that they can accomplish something.”
BOTTLE DRIVE APRIL 11
Boy Scout Troop 617 of Grand Isle will
be having a bottle drive on Saturday,
April 11 to raise money for a hiking
trek to Philmont Scout Ranch, a High
Adventure Base in New Mexico in July
of 2015. Please support our effort. If we
miss and you have bottles for the boys
please let us know, and we will come to
you. Contact Brian Allen, Scoutmaster, to
arrange pick up at 372-5324. Thank you
for your support in advance.
TOWN LIBRARY NEWS
By: Kathy Tulissi, Library Director
372-4797,
[email protected]
NEW BOOKS: The Stranger by Harlan
Coben and The Assassin by Clive Cussler,
Use Your Words, Sophie! by Rosemary
Wells. The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann
Lobdell by William Klaber.
NEW AUDIOBOOKS: The Girl on the
Train by Paula Hawkins.
TRUSTEES INFO: Trustees meet on
the second Monday of even numbered
months at 6 pm, and the public is always
welcome to attend.
WEEKLY EVENTS: Story Time is back!
Come listen to a great book at 10 am on
Once construction was underway, the ladies at CarePartners were itching to put their touch on
the dollhouse by helping with the decorating. According to Shelly Hicks, Activity Leader, “the ladies
became young again; almost giddy with excitement.” Many shared that it had been a lifelong dream
to have a dollhouse of their very own. Some of the ladies, due to all of the excitement, were able to
gain back sewing and painting skills that they had lost. Even those participants who did not build or
decorate the dollhouse took an interest in the project, participants and staff alike.
During the month of April, the dollhouse will be on display at People’s United Bank, 163 No. Main
St., St. Albans. The dollhouse will be raffled off at CarePartners’ Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday,
May 6th. Proceeds from the raffle will go towards enhancing CarePartners’ outdoor space. For
information about CarePartners and/or the dollhouse raffle, call 527-0548
CarePartners is an adult day center serving Franklin and northern Grand Isle Counties. Their nonprofit, adult day program provides a warm, fun, safe place for people with dementia and/or physical
impairment to go who cannot stay at home alone while their families go to work, run errands or take
a break from caregiving responsibilities. For more information about their program, call 527-0548.
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 8
*Propane
Exchange
Sno Springers
Snowmobile Club News
Winter is making a steady, but reluctant exit.
Though we struggled with dry and drifting snow
and fickle temperatures, we still managed to have
the Alburgh trails open to provide some riding this
Tues &Thurs
winter. A lot of volunteer work and expense goes into
our trail system, provided not only by club members
but also by friends in the community. The Alburg Sno
Springers extend our thanks.
Club members managed to ride thousands of miles
this winter on our own trails, on other parts of the
VAST trail system and even in NY State.
Much of our trail system is on private land with
Valid 5/4/15
some very important sections belonging to the State
of Vermont, and the town and village of Alburgh. We
are deeply indebted to the landowners who give us
permission to have our trails.
We also want to acknowledge the snowmobilers who purchased their TMA’s
and rode with consideration for the property owners by staying on the marked
trails.
Going forward, our meeting nights have been changed to the second Wednesday
of the month, September through May, so our next meeting will be April 8, 2015
at 7:00 P.M. at the Alburgh Fire Station. Although the riding season is near its end,
it’s time to make plans to pick up signs and discuss how we can do a better job for
next year. We are working with one landowner to get the trail off a roadway and
exploring the possibility of changing another trail to provide better access to fuel/
food stops. So there will be much to do and plenty of opportunities for volunteers
before the trails open again next December!
Blood Drive
Island Industrial Park, 4 Island Circle
Grand Isle, Vermont
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-3:30 Fri.
[email protected] www.islandexcavatingcorp.com
Islands in the Sun Senior Center, 57 S. Main St. in Alburgh is hosting a Red Cross
Blood Drive on April 14th from noon to 5 PM. Please consider giving the gift
of life to someone by donating blood. You can call 1-800- RED CROSS to make
an appointment or schedule your time on-line at http://www.redcrossblood.
org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp. An appointment means you go
straight to the front of the line and you save your valuable time. So, please mark
your calendar, help the Red Cross and a stranger in need by donating. It’s a good
thing to do.
Screening of
Vermont’s Island Line Revisited
On Thursday, May 7 at 7 pm, the Isle La Motte Recreation Department is pleased
to present the documentary film by Jim Jones Vermont’s Island Line Revisited.
The film will be shown at the Isle La Motte School. The rail line was truly dynamic
as it stretched through the islands with stops beginning in Burlington, Starr Farm
Beach, Colchester, South Hero , Grand Isle, Abnaki, North Hero, Isle La Motte
Station, Alburgh, and from there both to Noyan, Quebec and Rouses Point and
west. It is anticipated there will be retired railroaders who worked the line and
others with railroad expertise to pass on their knowledge and experiences.
Legislative Update
Representative Mitzi Johnson
We’ve had a flurry of legislation pass the House and move to the Senate in the
past 2 weeks: budget, a tax bill, clean water legislation and education reform. I’m
pleased to say that all had bipartisan support.
To close the $113M budget gap, we made $53M in cuts, used $35M in revenue
and $25M in one time money (such as reserve funds and unspent money from
a previous year) to bridge us to more thoughtful, strategic reductions next year.
How did we get to such a tough place? For years, under both democratic and
republican leadership, spending grew with natural revenue growth around 5%.
When the recession hit, our priority was getting Vermonters thru the worst of it
using federal stimulus money and other short term solutions. As that stabilized,
Tropical Storm Irene demanded that we dedicated substantial resources to
rebuilding critical infrastructure and devastated communities. We’ve been
waiting for natural revenue growth to pop back up, but trends nationwide don’t
support that hope. We’re left with pressures – notably health care, labor and
education- growing faster than revenues. Our main goal was to take a major
step towards long term fiscal sustainability by: 1) reducing reliance on one time
funds, 2) reducing growth trends, and 3) developing longer range thinking by
considering the fiscal impacts over a 3-5 year period. In addition, we’re working
towards budgeting less than 100% of the forecast revenue and consider a 2 year
budget that allows for longer term planning.
For some, this budget cuts too deep. For some it relies on too much revenue.
Unlike the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, there may not be a “just
right”… but there is compromise. Our unanimous 11-0 committee vote and 96-46
tri-partisan vote in the House speaks volumes about the compromise in the bill.
Please contact us with your thoughts and questions! Rep Bob Krebs, RKrebs@
leg.state.vt.us or 372-4567 and myself at [email protected] or 363-4448.
Death Notices
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 9
GORDON LOWE
Gordon Lowe of Shelburne, a resident of Wake Robin and long-time Vermonter, passed away peacefully with
friends and loved ones nearby on Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman, had a zest for life and
for sharing his time with friends and will be missed by many.
Gordon was born on May 17, 1920 in Schenectady, NY, to Jessie May (Martin) and Gordon Lowe. He moved
at an early age to North Adams, Massachusetts and attended the local school system graduating from Drury
High School in 1937. During his high school years, Gordon played basketball, football, was captain of the track
team, ski raced, and was a drummer in the Celtic Band. Gordon went to work in the Arnold Print Works upon
graduation from High School.
In 1940, Gordon volunteered for the US Army and was accepted for the new ski troops program. He served
with the 10th Mountain Division and was part of the Aleutian campaign at Kiska, AK, taught mountain rockclimbing techniques and rescue in Lincoln, NH, skiing and winter warfare at Camp Hale, CO, mountain rescue
in WV, and participated in the Italian campaign from 1945 to the end of the war in Europe. The 10th Mountain
men were on their way to Japan from Italy when the Atomic Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima - the ship turned
and headed back for the US.
After the war, Gordon returned to North Adams and married his high school sweetheart Jean Malcolm on
March 14, 1949. They moved to Stowe, VT in 1952, and built a house on the Mountain Road.
Gordon had a long career in the Stowe, VT ski industry. He started as a ski
instructor or the Mt. Mansfield Company and after 5 years became manager of the T-bar and State Shelter. He
was involved in building the new double chair lift at Spruce Peak and then became manager of the Spruce Peak
Area. The new 18-hole golf course was completed under his supervision and he served as Vice President and
General Manager of the Mt. Mansfield Company until his retirement in 1975. Gordon was lifetime member of
the American Legion of Stowe and one of the first
members of the US Professional Ski Association.
Jean and Gordon moved to North Hero, VT in 1975, and built a new home on the South Shore of North
Hero where they had purchased property in 1966. They gardened, hunted, watched birds and waterfowl, and
raised Scottish Highland Cattle for 33 years. While living in the Town of North Hero, Gordon was a Lister from
1978-1980 and served as Selectman to the town from 1980 to 1987. He was a member of the County Extension
Board and served as Chair of the North Hero Cemetery Committee. He was active in the North Hero Methodist
Church where he served as Deacon along with another long-time Deacon, Irving Blackwell.
In 2003 Gordon was presented the Vermont Hall of Fame Medal from Gov. Jim Douglas relating to his service
in The 10th Mountain Division and for helping to make the Ski Industry in Vermont what it is today. He was a
proud member of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division.
Gordon played golf throughout his life, and was a member of the Alburg County Club and the Champlain
Country Club for many years during retirement. He played with the VT Seniors around the state, and was proud
of his 3 “holes in one” and was very excited to shoot an 81 when he was “just” 81 years old!
Gordon’s, wife, Jean, pre-deceased him on 5/24/05 and in 2006 Gordon moved to Wake Robin in Shelburne, VT,
where he met and enjoyed many new friends. He was active with gardening, playing pool, golf, and volunteering
as a drummer for the Linden Music Hour.
A graveside service will be held at the Jerusalem Cemetery in North Hero on or about May 17, 2015; with
details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given in his memory to the Visiting Nurse Association/
Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446 www.vnacares.org
ELEANOR (TAYLOR) SHOLAN
Anne Eleanor (Taylor) Sholan, age 74 years, of
Alburgh, died peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2015,
at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans
Town following a long illness.
She was the beloved wife of the late Charles (Chuck)
Sholan and is also predeceased by her parents, Anne
and Alec Taylor and sister, Carol Eileen (Taylor)
Duncan.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Elizabeth Taylor
of Edmonton and brother, Colin Taylor (Barbara) of
Ottawa.
Eleanor will be sadly missed by, Judy and Mike
Mitiguy, Nancy Peck, Fred and Dale Duncan, many
nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers at Wyeth.
At her request, there will be no services. A
celebration of Eleanor’s life for family and friends is
planned for a later date.
Gifts in Eleanor’s memory may be made to the
Vermont Lupus Foundation of America, 57 South
Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05676.
Arrangements are under the direction of The
Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton,
Vermont 05488.
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 10
LEGAL
NOTICES
STATE OF VERMONT
SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION
GRAND ISLE UNIT
DOCKET NO: 41-5-13 Gicv
EVERBANK
Plaintiff
v.
LAURA SHARPLES FKA LAURA J. HUNTER;
JOSEPH SHARPLES;
TD BANKNORTH, N.A.;
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale
contained in a certain mortgage given by Laura
Sharples fka Laura J. Hunter and Joseph Sharples to
Chittenden Trust Co. d/b/a Mortgage Service Center,
its successors and/or assigns, dated April 26, 2004 and
recorded in Book 86 at Page 210 of the City/Town
of Grand Isle Land Records, of which mortgage the
undersigned is the present holder by Assignment
of Mortgage recorded on March 9, 2009 in Book
103 at Page 641, for breach of the conditions of said
mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same
will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. on April
15, 2015 at 262 Route 2, Grand Isle, VT 05458 all and
singular the premises described in said mortgage,
To Wit:
Being all and the same land and premises conveyed
to Robert W. Taft and Julie Lavallette by Warranty
Deed of Salvatore P Morizio dated 14 March 2003 and
recorded in Volume 78, Page 755 of the Land Records
of the Town of Grand Isle.
Being lands and premises commonly known and
designated as 262 Route 2.
And being the same lands and premises conveyed to
Salvatore P. Morizio by Warranty Deed of Kathleen
Morizio dated April 4, 1988 and recorded in Book 43
at Page 88 in the Land Records of the Town of Grand
Isle.
And being all and the same lands and premises
conveyed to Salvatore P. and Kathleen H. Morizio by
Warranty Deed of Golden-Flo dated May 6, 1982 and
recorded in Book 33 at Page 398 in the said Grand Isle
Land Records, which lands and premises are further
described as follows:
A lot of land shown as Lot#1 on a plan entitled ‘Plan
of Land of Allen & Beverly Baker’ dated March 2,
1979 and prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers,
Inc. and recorded in Map Slide 120 in the said Grand
Isle Land Records, being more particularly described
as follows:
A lot of land located on Route 2, beginning at a point,
which point is the northwesterly corner of said lot and
on the easterly side of said Route 2, thence proceeding
S 76° 34’ 41” E 920 feet to a point; thence turning to
the right and proceeding S 21° 59’ 58” W 420 feet to
a point; thence turning to the right and proceeding N
84° 20’ 11” W 950 feet; thence turning to the right and
proceeding along the easterly side of Route 2 N 22°
12’ 04” E 550 feet to the point and place of beginning.
Included herein is a 20 foot easement for a water line.
Said lot is 10.13 acres, more or less.
This land is subject to protective covenants recorded
in Book 30 at Page 122 in the said Grand Isle Land
Records.
Reference is hereby made to the above-mentioned
instruments, and to the records and references
contained therein, all in further aid of this description.
Property is known and designated as: 262 Route 2
The description of the property contained
in the mortgage shall control in the event of a
typographical error in this publication.
The public sale may be adjourned one or
more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days,
without further court order, and without publication
or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement of
the new sale date to those present at each adjournment
or by posting notice of the adjournment in a
conspicuous place at the location of the sale. Terms
of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by certified
check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with the
balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens,
encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal
liens, if any, which take precedence over the said
mortgage above described.
Mortgagor is 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 sale
Everbank,
Kathryn Donovan, Esq. #3914
Jeffrey J. Hardiman, Esq. #4632
Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP
1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
877-575-1400
Attorney for Plaintiff
GRAND ISLE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICIAL WARNING
FOR HEARING
The legal voters of the Grand Isle Town School district are hereby warned to meet at the Grand Isle
School on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM. This
informational hearing is to discuss the article listed
below to be voted on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
The legal voters of the Grand Isle Town School District are hereby warned to meet at the Grand Isle
Town Office located at 9 Hyde Road on Tuesday,
April 14, 2015, polls open between the hours of
7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. to vote by AUSTRALIAN
BALLOT on the following articles:
1. Shall the voters of the Grand Isle Town School
District appropriate $5,175,401.11 necessary for
the support of schools for the year beginning July
1, 2015?
Dated at Grand Isle, Vermont this 23rd day of
March, 2015.
Gary Marckres
Don Bartlett
Michael Talbot
Teri Geney
GRAND ISLE SCHOOL BOARD
Recorded and posted this 24th day of March, 2015
at the Town Clerk’s Office in Grand Isle.
Attest: Melissa Boutin, Town Clerk
LEGAL NOTICES
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY
HERBICIDE
A permit has been applied for through the
Commissioner of Agriculture, Food & Markets,
by Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc. for
the purpose of making a selective ground base
application of the herbicides: Accord (Glphosate), Arsenal (Imazapyr), Escort (Metsulfuron), Garlon 4 (Tryclopyr), Habitat (Imazapyr),
Polaris (Imazapyr) and Krenite S (Ammonium
Salt of Fosamine) on their 115,000 volt transmission line rights-of-way located in the following towns:
Grand Isle County
Grand Isle
South Hero
The application will start on May 16, 2015.
Landowners adjacent to the areas to be treated
should contact Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) if private water supplies or other environmentally sensitive areas are located
within 100 feet of the right-of-way. For further
information
CONTACT: Jeffrey S. Disorda
Supv - Right of Way Mgt
Vermont Electric Power Co. Inc.
366 Pinnacle Ridge Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802)770-6240
The state agency to contact with questions or
comments is:
Vermont Agency of Agriculture
Plant Industry Division
Montpelier, VT 05602 (802)828-3478
ISLE LA MOTTE TOWN SCHOOL
DISTRICT
OFFICIAL WARNING
SPECIAL MEETING
The legal voters of the Isle La Motte Town School
District are hereby warned to meet at the Isle La
Motte Elementary School on April 18, 2015 at
10:00 A.M. in the morning to transact the following business:
Article 1: To discuss any article to be voted upon by
Australian Ballot on April 28, 2015.
Article 2: Adjourn
The legal voters of the Isle La Motte School District are hereby warned to meet at the Isle La Motte
Town Hall on April 28, 2015, polls open between
the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., to vote by
AUSTRALIAN BALLOT on the following articles;
Article 3. Shall the voters of the Isle La Motte Town
School District appropriate $1,166,367 necessary
for the support of schools for the year beginning
July 1, 2015?
Dated at Isle La Motte, Vermont this 4th day of
April, 2015.
Louise Koss, Chair
Jennifer Rafferty
Barbara Callahan
ISLE LA MOTTE SCHOOL BOARD
Recorded and Posted at Isle La Motte, Vt this 4th
day of April, 2015
ATTEST: Michele Murray, Clerk
Boy Scout Troop 617
Bottle Drive
Boy Scout Troop 617 of Grand Isle will be having a bottle drive on Saturday, April 11
to raise money for a hiking trek to Philmont Scout Ranch, a High Adventure Base in
New Mexico in July of 2015.
If you have bottles to donate please contact Brian Allen, Scoutmaster, to arrange pick
up at 372-5324.
IsLE LA MoTTE
News
Anita Bruley
[email protected]
Today has been a beautiful day, over
60 degrees. This has been the warmest
day this year, with lots of sunshine. Easy on fuel as well which makes us
think ahead to what it will be soon. Supposed to snow tomorrow, looks like
clouds moving in right now.
APRIL IN SERVICE
On April 23 from 10 am to 1 pm at
the St. Paul’s Methodist Church in
St. Albans. Franklin and Grand Isle
counties Members of the F.A.P. will
have their monthly meeting. Lunch
will be served. SCHOOL BOARD NOTES
On March 30th and 31st Special
Budget Meetings were held. During
the meeting on the 30th reductions
were made based upon changes to
Special Education services that are no
longer needed in the school district,
as well as changes to tuition figures
for our secondary students based on
information from the Special Education
and Student Service Coordinator for the
GISU. In addition, at this same meeting
all expenses were reviewed line by line
and reduced where it was thought to be
possible.
The meeting on the 31st focused
on staffing. During this meeting it
was brought to the Boards attention
that music and art were reduced to .1
teaching time per week, due to an input
error that was never approved by the
School Board.; this was corrected and
brought back to .2 for each.
Mrs. Rubin explained that “Common
Core
Standards”,
the
standards
chosen by the State and adopted by
the GISU, are more rigorous than
previous standards. Though 4, 5, and
6th grades can be taught together
because students at that age are more
independent learners, and although
this makes it difficult to teach the three
grades in one classroom, it can be done.
While grades K – 3 cannot be taught
with more than two grades together in
a single classroom because at this age,
students are not independent learners,
and require more continuous contact
with their teacher. Due to the rigorous
requirements of Common Core
Standards, which must be met for each
grade it was decided that the staffing
will remain in place for this budget.
The Educational Quality Standard
as adopted in 2014 states that for
less than 10 full time teachers (or
the total equivalent) requires a parttime principal equal to the number
of equivalent full-tome teachers. We
have a total of 9 teachers: a part time
preschool, guidance, PE, music and
art teacher, and 3 full time teachers;
a school base clinician, nurse, health
instructor, and special educators, that
add up to 5 full time equivalent teachers
and therefore require a .5 principal.
Though reducing the preschool to 3
days per week discussed, the Board
decided it was best to keep the preschool
at 4 days a week to better prepare them
for elementary school for this budget.
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 11
The FY16 Proposed Budget of
$1,166,367 was approved by the Board
for presentation to the taxpayers.
The approximate tax rate for this
proposed budget would be $1.6918 for
homestead and $1.59 for nonresident.
An informational meeting to discuss
this budget and answer any questions
will be held on Saturday April 18,
2015 at 10:00a.m. at the Isle La Motte
Elementary School. Voting will be held
Tuesday April 28, 2015 at the Town Hall
with voting hours from 9 a.m. thru 7
p.m.
The next regular meeting of the ILM
School Board will be April 15, 2015 at 6
pm. The Board welcomes community
participation. Detailed copies of
minutes are available at GISU.org and
IsleLaMotte.org, or you can contact the
GISU central office at 372-6921 for a
printed copy.
RECOGNITION CELEBRATION!
Save the Date- May 14, 2015 from 5:30
to 7:30 pm at the American Legion Post
#1 in St. Albans, Vt. for the Grand Isle/
Franklin County Foster Grandparents
celebration. PRESCHOOL SCREENING!
At the Elementary School, April 28,
2015 from noon to 2 pm. Please call
928-3231 to schedule a screening.
JOKE OF THE WEEK!
“Johnny, I want you to wash, before
your music teacher arrives.” “ I have ,
Mom.”
“Did you wash your ears?” “Well…I
washed the one that will be next to her.”
HAVE A GOOD WEEK!
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LEGAL NOTICES
CONTINUED FROM
PAGE 10
MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A.
sec 4952 et seq.
As ordered by the Court set forth below and in
connection with a certain mortgage given by Stacy
Soule to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated July 11,
2008 and recorded in Book 38 Page 158 of the Land
Records of the Town of Alburg, of which mortgage the
Plaintiff is the present holder. In accordance with the
Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered
August 1, 2014 in the action entitled JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A. v Stacy Soule., by the Grand Isle Unit,
Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, Docket No.
29-5-11 Gicv for breach of the conditions of said
mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same
will be sold at Public Auction at 13 North Main Street,
Alburg, Vermont on April 27, 2015 at 1:45 pm all and
singular the premises described in said mortgage,
To wit:
Being all and the same lands and premises
conveyed to timothy Soule and Stacey L. Soule by
Warranty Deed of Michael Soule and Toni-Lynee
Soule of even date and to be recorded prior to
the recording of this instrument in the Town of
Alburgh Land Records.
Being all and the same lands and premises
conveyed to Michael T. Soule and Toni Lynne
Soule by Warranty Deed of Nellie F. Lockerby
dated May 1, 1987 and recorded in Volume 56,
Page 25 of the town of Alburgh Land Records.
Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed
to Roland H. Blair and Nellie F. (Blair) Lockerby
dated July 14, 1967 and recorded in Book 39, Page
92 of the town of Alburgh Land Records.
Being two (2) adjoining parcels of land with the
buildings thereon, located on the westerly side of
Main Street, in the Town of Village of Alburg, and
being more particularly described as follows:
Parcel No. 1: Being a lot of land situated on the
westerly side of Main Street and being adjacent
to and northerly of Parcel No. 1 above; said lot
having a frontage on Main Street of 12 feet.
Reference is made to the aforementioned deed, and
to the record thereof, and to the deeds and records
therein referred to in further aid of this description.
Reference is hereby made to the above instruments
and to the records and references contained
therein in further aid of this description.
Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed
subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes,
tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any,
which take precedence over the said mortgage above
described.
TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the
purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check,
bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and
place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the
purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check,
bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30)
days after the date of sale.
The mortgagor is 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.
DATED :3/26/2015
By:
/s/: Amber L. Doucette, Esq.
Bendett and McHugh, PC
270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 606-1090 Fax (860) 409-0626
MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A.
sec 4952 et seq.
As ordered by the Court set forth below and in
connection with a certain mortgage given by Cecil
Ray O’Keefe to Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc. as nominee for Aegis Lending
Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated
December 21, 2005 and recorded in Book 72 Page
66 of the Land Records of the Town of Brighton, of
which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder. In
accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of
Foreclosure entered in the action entitled The Bank
of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as
successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.,
as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities
Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 20063 v Scott A. McAllister, Esq., Administrator of the
Estate of Cecil Ray O’Keefe and Occupants of 191
Curran Avenue, Island Pond, VT, by the Essex Unit,
Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, Docket No.
14-2-13 Excv for breach of the conditions of said
mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same
will be sold at Public Auction at 191 Curran Avenue,
Island Pond, Vermont on April 29, 2015 at 11:00 am all
and singular the premises described in said mortgage,
To wit:
Being all and the same lands and premises
conveyed to Cecil O’Keefe and Diane O’Keefe,
now deceased, by Warranty Deed of Joseph E.
Caron and Mary A. Caron dated April 1, 1969
of record at Book 30, Page 473 of the Town of
Brighton Land Records.
Being the home place situated on Curran Avenue
in the Village of Island Pond, and being a part of
Lot 431, 32 feet in width off the easterly side of
said lot and extending back from Curran Street
150 feet.
Also the right of way in common with others over
a strip of land 20 feet wide between the buildings
on the above named lot and those of Curran’s
place, between said right of way not to be built on
or constructed in any way.
Also a parcel of land with all buildings thereon,
described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of land described
and extending 150 feet back from Back Street
along the line of the above described premises;
thence at right angles approximately 110 feet to
the driveway to the residence of Horace Ovitt;
thence along said driveway to Route 105; thence
along Route 105 in a westerly direction to Back
Street, now called Curran Avenue; thence along
Curran avenue to the point of beginning.
Reference is hereby made to the above instruments
and to the records and references contained
therein in further aid of this description.
Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed
subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes,
tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any,
which take precedence over the said mortgage above
described.
TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the
purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check,
bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and
place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the
purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check,
bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30)
days after the date of sale.
The mortgagor is 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.
DATED : 3/26/2015
By:
/s/: Amber L. Doucette, Esq.
Bendett and McHugh, PC
270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151,
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 606-1090 Fax (860) 409-0626
LISTERS TO BEGIN INSPECTIONS
FOR THE TAX YEAR 2015 – 2016
As required by law, V. S. A. Title 32 Sect. 3431
(a) Lister shall reassess all properties with open
building permits.
Outside work will be inspected or pictures taken,
when needed for the files, and weather permitting,
by the Grand Isle Listers. The property owners do
not need to be there but if you prefer owners can
make an appointment.
All interior inspection will be done by appointment
only.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling the
Listers Office, 372-5233, and leave us a voice mail
message with a day time phone number.
If you have any questions please contact us:
Grand Isle Listers:
Janice C. Arnold – Chairperson
Joe Longo
Susan Lawrence
Vermont Moose
Hunting Applications
Are Available
VTF&W photo by Wayne Laroche
Vermont moose hunting permit applications
are now available on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Department’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.
com). Printed applications will be available from
Vermont license agents in early May. The 225 regular moose season permits to be
issued this year represent a 21 percent decrease
from the 285 permits issued last year. Hunters
are expected to harvest close to 110 moose
during the regular season hunt which starts
October 17 and ends October 22.
An additional 40 permits are designated for
the October 1-7 archery moose season when
hunters are expected to take about 12 moose. “We recommended a reduction in permits
this year based on the biological data we
have collected on Vermont’s moose and our
calculated population estimates indicating
moose densities are below management goals
in some areas,” said biologist Cedric Alexander,
Vermont’s moose project leader. “It’s the intent
of this proposal to allow population growth in
most regions while continuing to stabilize moose
numbers elsewhere.”
Lottery applications are $10 for residents and
$25 for nonresidents. The deadline to apply
is June 10. Winners of the permit lottery will
purchase resident hunting permits for $100 and
nonresident hunting permits for $350. Hunters
also will have the option to bid on five moose
hunting permits in an auction to be announced
later. Alexander estimates Vermont has 2,400 moose
statewide with the greatest concentration in the
Northeast Kingdom. Milton
News
Lorinda A. Henry
[email protected]
DRAMA CLUB GOES TO NEW
ENGLAND
Know for solid performances of quality
pieces, MHS Drama has done it again with
Beowulf. They will represent Vermont at the
New England Drama Festival next month.
Congratulations to them for all their hard
work.
SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS
Milton Middle School students had an
impressive showing at the Vermont State
Science and Math Fair, garnering 2 Gold
Medals, 5 Silver Medals, and 9 additional
awards. There were over 200 participants
from all over the state. A huge thank you
goes out to Milton Middle School science
teacher, Mrs. Janet Smith, for making this
opportunity possible, and congratulations to
all of the participating students.
MILTON SCHOOLS – FIRETRUCK PULL
FOR 8TH GRADE
The sixth annual Fire Truck Pull and Carnival
is happening on April 11th, from 11:00 –
1:30pm, at the Milton Elementary-Middle
School, to benefit the 8th grade trip to Boston.
There are many activities planned including
“minute-to-win-it” games, crafts, music,
food, and, of course, the Fire Truck Pull! We
are looking for Fire Truck Pull Teams and
craft vendors. If you and nine of your friends
or co-workers are feeling strong, create a
team to pull a fire truck. To participate in the
pull each team needs to raise at least $100.
There will be trophies awarded for the fastest
pull by a team that is under 18, fastest pull by
a team over 18 and the most money raised.
If you are crafty and you would like to sell
your crafts, we are selling table space at $30
per booth. You will get to keep all of your
profits from the sale of your items. If you
are interested or know someone who may
be interested, please contact, Joe Smith at
[email protected] or call at 893-5529 by
April 6th.
Please contact us if you have any other
questions. We highly appreciate your help
and hope to see you all at the Fire Truck
Pull! The 8th Grade Trip is 100% student and
parent funded.
MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS
STORY TIMES -- All story times begin
at 10:00 a.m. The story time schedule
is: Mondays Infant Story Time (for 0-18
months), Tuesdays Preschool Story Time (for
ages 3-5), and Fridays Toddler Story Time (for
ages 18 months-age 3). All sessions include
stories, songs, & craft time with Mrs. Dulac.
Entry forms for local teens (ages 16 & up) to
win a full scholarship ($900 worth) to attend
“Create Comics” workshop are available at
the Milton Public Library. This workshop
takes place this Summer July 20-24, 2015
at the Center for Cartoon Studies in White
River Jct., VT. Completed entry forms must
be returned to the library before May, 2015.
Winner will be announced May 15.
Upcoming Milton Public Library Events
(for events where sign up is required, call the
library at 893-4644)
Origami Flower Workshop- Thursday,
April 9 at 6:30 p.m. Annette Hansen, of Make
Life Cozy, will teach us how to make beautiful
& colorful origami flowers - bring Spring into
your home with these fun flowers! Space is
limited - sign up required. This workshop is
for ages 8 & up accompanied by a parent.
CIVIL WAR PROGRAM
VT Humanities Council Presentation: One
Regiment’s Story in the Civil War: The 9th
VT 1862-1865”- Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Civil War historian Donald Wickman offers
listeners tales of the Ninth Vermont including
General George Stannard, highlighted by the
stories of some of the 1,878 Vermonters who
comprised it, as it became one of the most
traveled regiments in the Federal army. Sign
up required. This event is co-sponsored by
the General Stannard House Committee and
the Milton Historical Society. Refreshments
will be served.
Birds of VT Program: Soap Carving Monday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. For
ages 6 & up. Carve out a new hobby with a bar
of soap, a popsicle stick tool, and inspiration
from wooden bird carvings! Children
make their own carving, starting with a
Birds of VT template or their own design.
Space is limited. Sign up is required.
Duct Tape Workshop- Wednesday, April
22 at 10:00 a.m. Come and make crafts out
of colorful duct tape! For grades 5 & up. Sign
up required.
Adult Book Club – This group meets
once a month usually the first Thursday.
Call to reserve a copy of the book. The book
for April is Winnie The Pooh. The meeting,
interrupted by the holidays, will be on April
9 at 7:00 PM
Bridge – The weekly Bridge Club meets
every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.,
friendly games, all levels welcome, including
beginners.
MILTON MUSEUM
The Milton Historical Museum is gearing
up for the 2015 season. The first open day
was April 4th. The museum will be also open
Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19 from 1
to 4 in the afternoons or by appointment.
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
Milton’s seniors enjoy meals at the
Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center twice a
week. All meals and programs are sponsored
by the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
and are held at the Milton Arrowhead Senior
Citizens’ Center unless otherwise noted.
Seniors age 60 and over are welcome. Call
Shirley early! at 893-1619 at least 25 hours
ahead for reservations. A $4.00 donation is
appreciated. CVAA advocate in Julie Petersen
at 865-0360 0r 1-800-642-5119. Mealsite coordinator is Karen Fitzgerald.
Meals coming are, for Friday, April 10
– Salisbury Steak, Parslied Potatoes, Hot
Spring Vegetable, Cornbread, and Apple
Crisp. For Wednesday, April 15 – Turkey Pot
Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and
Chocolate Chip Cookie. For Friday, April 17
– Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Fried Rice,
Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, Wheat Bread, and
Pineapple.
Coming up: On Wednesday, April 29, Corey
Gottfried will be here to entertain us.Then on
Thursday, April 30 we will be going to Essex
Tech for Lunch. The Donation is $5.00 plus
$1.00 tip. Transportation will be provided.
Please try to attend. Our attendance has
been down the last couple of months and if
we don’t get enough to attend we will have
to cancel. Please sign up with Kathy.
RECREATION SUMMER CAMPS
ANNOUNCED
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 13
•CHURCH SERVICES•
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M.
NURSERY CARE AGES 5 AND UNDER
SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:45A.M. AGES 5 THRU GRADE 6
We Invite and Welcome Everyone.
Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486
Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: [email protected]
www.vtcucc.org/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVT
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm
Island Roman Catholic Parishes
Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,
Isle La Motte & South Hero
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m.
Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, Pastor
St. Amadeus Office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
Champlain Islands Parish
Services
Rev. Hyungyong Choi
Isle La Motte
United Methodist
Church Sunday
8:00 am
North Hero
United Methodist
Church Worship
9:30 a.
Grand Isle Methodist
Church Worship 11am
The Churches with...
OPEN HEARTS...
OPEN MINDS...
OPEN DOORS...
Parish Office 372-6638
UNION BIBLE CHURCH
Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
796-3055
Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel Preaching
SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
“A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You”
Nursery Provided at all Services
website: www.unionbiblechurch.org
GOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCH
A non-denominational
GCMF affiliated Church
CORNER ROUTE 2 AND ROUTE 129
SOUTH ALBURGH, VERMONT 05440
REV. C. ANDREW CHRYSLER, PASTOR
(802)782-9384 WWW.GLBCVT.ORG
“God’s Word has the answer”
WORSHIP......SUNDAY 10:00 AM
BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM
THE BORDERS
REGIONAL MINISTRY
Episcopal Diocese of VT & Anglican Diocese of Montreal
www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca
Sunday, April 12th at 10 a.m.
St. Luke’s, Alburgh
North end of village by American Legion
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
[email protected]
Summer Camps in the works include Ha!
Comedy, DaVinci’s Artventure, Kids in the
Kitchen, Outdoor Opportunities Day Camp
with returning counselors Goose, Coach,
and Cookie, Golf, Tennis, Yoga & Dance,
Crime Scene Investigation and more. Check
out miltonvt.org/recreation for a preview
of Summer Camps. Look for full Camp
offerings coming soon on our website and
in our Spring & Summer Program Guide to
be released on April 16.
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 14
North Hero
News
[email protected]
GREEN UP NORTH HERO
Did you know that Vermont was the first
state to designate a day to clean up the entire
state? Green Up Day was started in 1970 by
then Governor Deane Davis and supported
by Senator George Aiken. That first year,
an amazing 4,000 truck loads of trash
were hauled by the Highway Department,
comprising over 20,000 cubic yards of trash
removed from Vermont highways and state
roads. Another 20,000 cubic yards of trash
were removed from town roads. The Green
Up Day tradition has continued since then
with neighbors joining neighbors to collect
roadside litter and green up our beautiful
state. This year, The North Hero Recreation
Committee hopes that you will volunteer a
few hours on Saturday, May 2nd to pick up
litter in your neighborhood. You get your
official Green Up Day bags at the North
Hero Town Office any day prior to May 2nd
or even that morning. Once you have a full
bag or two, join us at Camp Ingalls for a
complimentary lunch at 12 noon. *This year
you may drop off the full Green Up Day bags
at Camp Ingalls. We will have delicious hot
dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers with
all the fixings, courtesy of Hero’s Welcome
and the Harbor Store. North Hero PTYO will
provide yummy cookies and bars for dessert.
Help us Green Up our beautiful town! For
more information call John or Berney Skutel,
370-1760.
WATER BOARD VACANCY
Due to a resignation there is an opening
on the North Hero Water Board. If you are
interested in being considered please submit
a letter of intent to the Town Clerk by April
10th. Either email - townclerk@northherovt.
com, mail - PO Box 38 North Hero, VT 05474
or drop-off - 6441 US Route 2.
PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER
By Joe Resteghini
As I write this I am watching geese flying
in formation, heading for green (or brown)
pastures to the north. Spring has arrived! It
was indeed a long cold winter, and we are all
ready to get some fresh air.
A group of students is heading
north (with the geese) to compete in a
district wide rowing competition. Alburgh
School is hosting the competition—using
rowing machines—and all five schools
are represented in the event. The physical
education teachers across the district have
organized the event. We wish all of the
competitors the best of luck!
The PTYO met this week to discuss
some important upcoming events. Our
mobilized group of parents will be hosting
a book drive—see the attached flyer. The
PTYO will also be suppporting the North
Hero Recreational Department with Green
Up Day. Green Up Day is May 2nd. Family
and friends participating in the event should
bring trash to Camp Engells and plan to stay
for a noon barbecue.
This week our team collaborated
on professional learning with colleagues
across the district on Monday, and we held
our own team professional day on Tuesday.
Highlights of the two days were work that we
did in the area of mathematics instruction
with Judi Maynard. Judi is a strong advocate
for a program called lesson study. This
program is especially important as it asks
for knowledgable friends (other teachers) to
observe each other to support best classroom
practices. Our focus Tuesday was with Julie
Grahm. Julie hosted a session on literacy,
and had a special focus to support motivating
reluctant readers. These days were valuable
for our learning as educators. One important
area of feedback I received was to inquire as
to whether Hero’s Welcome would consider
a frequent visitor punch card? Let’s just say
for the record—Thomas Jefferson attended
every session.
Speaking of history—the fifth and
sixth grade class begins its exploration into
the Revolutionary War. Some of the events
that took place directly on our soil and atop
(and below) our own Lake Champlain are
highlighted throughout the unit. It is one of
my favorite things to teach. Today we begin
with Louis Montcalm, and James Wolfe. It
was their culminating battle on the Plains of
Abraham in Montreal that helped shaped the
events leading to the creation of the United
States as we know them today.
The North Hero School Talent Show
will be held at our own North Hero Town
Hall on April 16th. The event begins at 6pm.
This is your opportunity to come out and see
our future stars.
We are proud to be able to share that a
recent alumni has made the JV baseball team
at Colchester High School. Congratulations
to Isaac Hutchins on his hard work. He
follows the tradition of Colchester sports
stars such as Karl Raacke. Karl played both
offense and defense on the football team and
was a star of track and field.
LIBRARY NEWS
HOURS: Tues. 2:00 pm-7:00 pm, Thurs.
10:00 am-3:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am-1:00 pm
STORYTIME: A relaxed story and playtime
for preschoolers, Tuesday, 3:00 pm.
BOOK SALE: Our Library Elves spent
a frigid winter in the basement spiffing
up our huge book sale area. Now that the
downstairs temperature is again
patron
friendly, stop by to see what great donations
they have collected
and organized over
the winter. Take what
you need, donate what
you can. All our profits are used to buy
new books.
NEW
IN
OUR
LIBRARY:
Adult
Books-Hot Pursuit by
Stuart Woods, Cuba
Straits by Randy Wayne
White,
The
Patriot
Threat by Steve Berry,
H is for Hawk by Helen
McDonald.
Children’s booksThe Adventures of
Beekle by Dan Santat.
Audio Books- A
thru C of the Sue
Grafton Series, three by
Michael Connelly, The
Concrete Blond, The
Last Coyote, and Trunk
Music.
DVDs- Into the
Woods, The HobbitBattle of the Five
Armies.
FREE PASS: The
Echo pass is available
for
all
Vermont
residents. Pass may be
checked out for two
days.
FREE WI-FI from our parking lot, 24/7.
Free public computers are also available in
the library.
Vermont Enhanced
9-1-1 Board Recognizes
April as National 9-1-1
Education Month
Today, the Vermont Enhanced 9-1-1 Board joins a
nationwide campaign to help Americans of all ages
recognize the importance of 9-1-1 and the role they
play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency
response in times of crisis. Groups including the
United States Congress and the National Emergency
Number Association (NENA), a leading public safety
association, have also recognized April as National
9-1-1 Education Month, and are encouraging the
media, the 9-1-1 community, the wireless industry,
and public information providers to engage in 9-1-1
awareness and education activities this month.
As Vermonters utilize new communications
technologies and devices, 9-1-1 education takes on
increased importance for everyone, but especially
for children, teens, and parents. The prevalence
of cellphones and the challenges they pose for
emergency responders, as well as the ability in
some states, including Vermont, to text to 911, are
examples of changing technology which requires
keeping up with the changes and ongoing public
education to keep the public informed.
During the month of April, which Governor Peter
Shumlin has proclaimed “9-1-1 Education Month”,
the Vermont 9-1-1 Public Education initiatives
address citizens of all ages, with informational events
taking place at Senior Centers, Rotary Clubs, and
School Safety Days around the state. Consumers are
invited to learn more about 9-1-1 by visiting Vermont
911 on Facebook for regular tips and updates, and by
visiting http://e911.vermont.gov/ for more detailed
information.
The Islander, April 7, 2015 Page 15
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-THANKS-
--------------------------------To all the so many wonderful special people out there!
We are so humbled and thankful to have so many friends and well wishers.
Thank you to everyone who donated all the super items for the auction. A very
special thank you to Jon Young for the beautiful art work. A huge thank you
to auctioneer Alton and his assistant Connie. To Melissa, JoJo, Herbie, Irene,
Donna etc. etc. etc. WOW!!! There just are not words.
Thank you to the ladies and gentlemen of American Legion Post #60 for the
use of their beautiful clean building. I know we’ve forgotten someone. Sorry!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Will all your love, well wishes and prayers
we will beat this! All our love and thanks,
Larry and Sue Cameron.
-SERVICES-
-WANTED-
--------------------------------SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS NEEDED- Alburgh Community Education Center is looking for substitute custodians. Summer work will also be included. If you are interested, please call the Grand Isle Supervisory Union Central Office at 372-6921 x6 for further information. Hired applicant will be
required to do a Criminal Background Check at their expense. 4/14
--------------------------------Island Arts, a non-profit arts organization, will transform the Homer
Knight Barn at 1127 Rt2, North Hero, VT05474 into a Grand Isle county
community arts and education center. ( 8,000 square feet). If you are interested, please submit in writing or by email to Island Arts, a request for
interest including the architect qualification statement # AIA B503-1993 Our address is: Island Arts, Attn: Marcel Beaudin, AIA, advisor, P.O. Box
108, North Hero, VT 05474 or email us at: [email protected] . www.islandarts.org
--------------------------------Consignments wanted. Bridge Street Auction of Alburgh is looking for
consignments for its up-coming auction on April 18th. Please call 582-8090
if you have antiques, household items, jewelry, furniture or appliances in
working condition that you would like sold. Pick-ups are available or you
can drop your items off at Islande in the Sun Senior Center, 57 S. Main St.
in Alburgh.
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--------------------------------HOUSECLEANER- Whether its cleaning, move in/move out or event set up/
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SOLO April Meeting
SOLO (Supporting Others Like Ourselves) dinner meeting is Monday,
April 20 at 5 pm, Hibachi Buffet, Highgate Commons Shopping Plaza, St.
Albans. This support group is for those of us who have experienced the
death of our spouse or partner. We are not counselors, just ordinary
people trying to help/support one another by being upbeat and positive. Our group is casual, relaxed & friendly; a comfortable setting. Dinners
are Dutch treat & newcomers always welcomed! If you have never been
to SOLO and are hesitant about coming, bring a family member or friend
with you the first time. Christina Latson, Oncology & Palliative Care Social
Worker from NMC, will be our guest speaker. For more information call
802-309-4862.
ISLANDS REALTY INC.
2 Ferry Rd., South Hero: 802.372.5777 4 South Main St., Alburgh: 802.796.3426
NORTH HERO
Arts and Crafts style 3 BR/3BA Home! You will be blown
away as you walk through the door of this completely
rebuilt home. Enjoy 110’ of gradual direct lakefront for
swimming boating and the best fishing there is on Lake
Champlain! Therapeutic Hot Tub, 2 car garage, dock
system, boat lift & swim platform. Too many details to
list, please call!! $799,900.
NORTH HERO
ALBURGH
3 BR/2 BA year round home on the shores of
Lake Champlain. Large living room with gas
stove. Nice screened porch. 2 car garage.
1.04 acres and 175’ of lake frontage. Natural
ramp to the lake. Only $225,000.
GRAND ISLE
Sunny, 1 level, 3 BR Cottage w/140’ of direct
lakefront w/panoramic lake & sunset views.
Great place for entertaining! 17x15 deck right
on the lake. Big 16x24 outbuilding for boat,
kayaks, and water toys. Now $275,000.
GRAND ISLE
2 direct lakefront, totally renovated, camps w/views
of the Green Mountains. Perfect opportunity for family compound or friends to create years of memories
together or as an investment property @ $2,000 a week
in the summer months. Large lawn & shale beach with
a gradual slope to the water. Town water. $369,900.
Smartly designed 3 BR/2 BA Hillside Ranch
features one level living & open floor plan. It’s
sited on 11 acres w/Green Mountain & Lake
Champlain views and comes with a separate 1 BR Log Cabin. Sub-division potential.
$399,900.
SOUTH HERO
Updated 3 BR/3.5 BA home set on 2.5 acres w/
gorgeous landscaping. Amenities include gas FP,
jetted tub, finished basement, stone patio, deck,
2 car garage & more. This truly is your own private retreat close to everything but away from it
all. $429,900.
NORTH HERO
Beautifully renovated 3 BR/ 1.5 BA, year round
Cottage Inspired Cape w/100’ of deep, clean &
protected lake frontage and shale beach. 0.45 acre
with gorgeous views. Gleaming Oak & Douglas fir
floors. Hearth & propane FP insert. 1 car garage.
Easy commute to Burlington. MOTIVATED SELLER! $249,900.
GRAND ISLE
Custom built 3 BR/2 BA Contemporary set on a
private 1.6 acre lot w/200’ directly on prime Lake
Champlain shoreline. Awesome sunsets, lake &
mountain views. East access to lake & beach via
lighted ramp. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Convenient location & many amenities. NOW
$775,000.
Large commercial building with many updates located
in the heart of Alburgh. Large office space & conference rooms downstairs with plenty of storage space
and 3 bedroom apartment upstairs. Upstairs apartment gets $850.00 per month. Town water & sewer.
Now $129,900.
LINDA TROMBLEY
598-9322
FRANZ ROSENBERGER
777-7646
CARLA LANGLOIS
363-5758
EVAN POTVIN
999-6277
ALBURGH
SHARI SWAINBANK
233-6392
TIM TRAPANI
236-1402
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