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The Islander, April 28, 2015 Page 1
Online Petition to Save
Grand Isle Courthouse
New Listings
By Susan Davis
Grand Isle State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito is more than just a little
concerned about the possible “regionalization” of local courts. Last week
DiSabito started an online petition asking Governor Shumlin, Senators
Mazza, Degree and McAllister and Representatives Krebs and Johnson to
“keep our courthouse (Grand Isle County) open and fully functional, with
no venue changes and the same judicial services as every other county”.
At press time, 247 individuals have signed the petition.
In the later part of March the House Appropriations Committee passed
H.490 that did a number of things that would directly impact small county
courts: it created a study group to work during the summer to examine
how systematic changes could be created to save judiciary dollars that
both the Shumlin administration and the Legislature are looking for; and
it cut $500,000 from the judiciary’s budget but then restored it for FY 2016
with one-time money equal to the $500,000 cut. The Vermont Judiciary
then amended the bill adding the ability of the Vermont Supreme Court
to direct all hearings (criminal, civil, family and probate) would be able to
be held in a county “irrespective of the county in which the venue would
lie for the case under the governing statute”.
By the time the bill hit the Senate most of the venue language had been
pulled back with the exception of the ability Court to change venue for
Termination of Parental Rights (TPR).
DiSabito said that he was pleased that Island residents would “continue
to have access to justice in our own county and in all four division of the
Superior Court.” However, the latest amendment on Regional Venue gave
him pause.
“I personally think this as a ‘foot-in-the-door’
toward regionalization, which has been the
The
Judiciary’s goal for years”, he said.
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The Islander, April 28, 2015 Page 2
Let’s Make Some Sawdust
By Susan Davis
Grand Isle Art Works will be celebrating their fifth anniversary in July, an anniversary traditionally marked with
a gift of wood. As Owners Ellen Thompson and Jim Holzschuh put their heads together to find a way in which
they could show their appreciation to the Island communities, one of their gallery artists suggested having a
Little Free Library building party. Now having a Little Free Library (LFL) on site had been a dream of Ellen’s since
the business began. She was certain that Jim could and would build one for her, but time and years of rehabbing
a 1797 farmhouse got in
the way.
But
their
“ah-ha
moment” came when
they decided to enlarge
upon the idea and create
not just one LFL but one
for each of the five island
communities – and maybe
more!
“What if the idea was
open to include teams
of people to design their
libraries from up-cycled
materials or from LFL kits,”
said Ellen.
“And what if gallery
artists pitched in to
paint and decorate the
libraries,” added Jim.
Their plan was beginning
to take roots. They call the
project “Books By The Lake
– Little Free Libraries”, set
the dates of July 18 and 19
for hands-on workshops
and created a Kickstarter
program to fund it.
With a goal of at least six LFLs, they hope to get the word out for people, artists, woodworkers and materials
to help offset the total cost.
“We will need teams of folks with hammers, screwdrivers, saws, sandpaper, paint and brushes, and any
other kind of tool one might think of, to put the little buildings together,” said Jim.
“And up-cycled materials like small windows or boxes, small cabinets, wooden filing cabinets, roofing
material, outdoor paints – the brighter the
better – knobs, hinges and more,” said Ellen.
And for those who are less inclined to
create their own library, Ellen and Jim will
purchase three LFL kits, which is where the
Kickstarter program comes in. Kickstarter is
the world’s largest online funding platform
for creative projects. More information
about the LFL project and links to the
fundraising campaign can be found at www.
grandisleartworks.com.
Little Free Libraries began in 2009 when
Todd Bol built a small birdhouse-like
structure and filled it with books in honor of
his mother, a former school teacher and avid
reader. Todd placed the little “house” on his
front lawn with a sign encouraging curious
visitors to “Take a book; leave a book”. Soon
Little Free Libraries began popping up all
over the country – in rural areas and cities
alike. Today there is a national network of
Little Free Libraries to help people locate
one in the area they may be living or visiting.
The Island LFLs will be registered with the
national website.
For more information about the project,
feel free to contact Ellen or Jim at Grand Isle
Art Works, 378-4591 or visit their website.
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In This Issue...
Alburgh News............................................Page 4
New York News..........................................Page 5
South Hero News.......................................Page 6
North Hero News......................................Page 8
Grand Isle News.........................................Page 9
Legal Notices........................................Page 13-14
Isle La Motte..............................................Page 16
Milton.........................................................Page 17
Dicker Dens...............................................Page 18
Please note: Due to a file error the answers to
last week’s puzzles will be in the 4/28/15 issue
of The Islander.
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COURTHOUSE
Continued from page 1
Although the Court has not designated what
counties would be affected, DiSabito is more
than concerned. “Are parents who are facing
Termination of Parental Rights and who live in
Grand Isle, Franklin or Addison Counties going to
have to go to Chittenden County to participate
in a hearing? What I have witnessed over the
years is that parents involved in TPR cases are
often low-income Vermonters, many with
transportation issues. These cases are often
hearings that are held on multiple consecutive
days and a family having to drive to Burlington
would prove difficult. This provision targets
the most vulnerable Vermonters. The greatest
burden will be on these folks, yet these folks face
losing the most – their children,” added DiSabito.
To view DiSabito’s online petition, go to the
following site: http://www.change.org/p/grandisle-county-residents-keep-our-courthouseopen-and-fully-functional-with-no-venuechanges.
Island Roman
Catholic Parishes
Announces Summer
Schedule
The Island Roman Catholic Parish is pleased to
announce its mass schedule for the summer season.
Beginning May 2, the schedule will be St. Rose of
Lima, South Hero 4 pm on Saturdays; St. Joseph
Mission, Isle La Motte 6 pm on Saturdays; St. Joseph
Church, Grand Isle 9 am on Sundays and St. Amadeus
Church, Alburgh at 10:30 am on Sundays. All are
welcome!
Legislative Update
By Representative Mitzi Johnson
Thank you to everyone who has spoken up for our
courthouse. Representative Krebs, Senator Mazza
and I have all pledged strong support for our North
Hero courthouse and work in Montpelier to keep our
court open as well as increase available services here.
Vermont’s judicial system, statewide, is struggling.
While the Judiciary branch receives funding increases
every single year, caseloads and court pressures
have increased even more, particularly in the area
of children endangered by parents with opiate
addictions. Reduced judge time and increased
caseloads are jeopardizing timely access to justice all
over the state.
While there is still a lot of work to do, the Judiciary
is already in better shape than in the beginning of
the session. The House Appropriations Committee
that I chair increased their budget by $1.8 million
($500,000 over the Governor’s recommendation)
and was able to exempt the Judiciary from employee
budget reductions happening throughout state
government. A few years ago, when there was an
active drive to consolidate court houses, your Reps
(at the time Ira and me) got a law passed that says
judicial services SHALL be delivered in every county.
There have not been any attempts to change that
law. The struggle now is finding cost-effective ways
to deliver timely services across the whole judicial
system, especially in North Hero.
If the best defense is a good offense, then the
most effective way to protect and improve our
courthouse would be to come up with suggestions
for how to improve court proceedings statewide.
Our local courthouse staff does a great job, but is
severely constrained by official procedures and the
resources they’re given by the central office. I’ll keep
working on even more funding and judge time, but
I’d like to hear your experiences and suggestions
about where we could avoid duplication and waste
in the court system so that we can make better use
of the resources we have. Sharing your stories and
experiences will help make change happen.
Please contact us with your thoughts and
questions! Rep Bob Krebs, [email protected] or
802-372-4567 and myself at [email protected].
vt.us or 802-363-4448.
Art Show “Bird Walk”
at the Missisquoi
National Wildlife
Refuge
Calling all artists in the area to participate in the
annual art show at the Missisquoi National Wildlife
Refuge Visitor Center on Tabor Road in West Swanton,
opening on Saturday, May 16, 2015 and running
through July 17, 2015. The Refuge Open House on
May 16 celebrates International Migratory Bird Day.
This year’s art show will create a “Bird Walk” down
the halls of the Refuge Visitor Center, as its opening
coincides with guided bird walks and boat tours to
survey the local and migrating birds found on the
Refuge this time of year. A speaker will be on the
afternoon schedule.
The application to submit artwork featuring Refuge
birds, as well as the list of birds seen at the Refuge, is
found on the Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife
Refuge website at http://friendsofmissisquoi.org/.
Note: If the birds are found on the Refuge, the
photographs do not need to be taken on the Refuge.
If you have questions, please contact Carol Yarnell
at [email protected].
St. Amadeus
Clothes Closet
Opening for Season
The Islander, April 28, 2015 Page 3
MAY 11 6:00PM - 8:00PM
GRAND ISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Siblings can be friends, companions,
playmates and rivals. How parents relate to
each child influences the sibling relationship.
Parents are invited to explore issues related
to sibling rivalry, as well as strategies that
minimize their development and chances of
them becoming harmful. After all, rivalry is
a natural part of growing up in a family with
more than one child.
Jeanine Fitzgerald will be holding a parent
training on May 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at
the Grand Isle Elementary School.
Jeanine Fitzgerald is a certified Human
Behavior Consultant and Specialist, and
Owner of The Fitzgerald Institute of Lifelong
Learning. Jeanine specializes in researchbased strategies in educational leadership,
relationship-building, motivation, preventing
the factors that compromise the fulfillment of
a child’s maximum potential and implementing
positive interventions in “real life” settings.
She understands the daily struggles and
frustrations of educators and parents, and
honors the “hero within” each individual she
has the privilege to work along side. Jeanine
draws on more than 35 years of professional
experience as a certified teacher, mental
health professional and mother of three grown
children; she understands the promise of every
child, as well as the diversity of their needs.
Please call the Learning Adventure at
372-3930 to register.
The St. Amadeus Clothes Closet will reopen on
Monday, May 4 and will be open throughout the
Summer on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to
3 pm. Gently used clothes, bed linens and toys for
free-will donations are offered. Please remember
the Clothes Closet when you are cleaning out, as
well. Sharing your treasures will benefit those in the
communities and make you feel great, too!
Local Residents to
Perform with
Northern Bronze
in Concert
Come travel along with Northern Bronze,
Vermont’s exciting handbell ensemble, as they
take you on a world tour through the artistry of
handbell music from around the globe. Enjoy
their concert, Bells ‘Round the World, which
features familiar tunes such as Londonderry
Gardens, Yellow Bird, What a Wonderful World
and Jamaican Rumba, in addition to pieces from
Africa, Russia and Wales.
Ringers feature local residents Dolf and Mary
Jane Wirsing of South Hero and Diantha Howard
of Grand Isle.
Concerts will be held: Friday, May 8 at
the Richmond Library, 7 pm, 201 Bridge St,
Richmond, VT; Saturday, May 9, 70 pm. College
St. Congregational Church, Burlington, benefits
Steeple Repair; Sunday, May 10, Holley Hall, 3
pm, 1 South Street, Bristol, VT; and Tuesday, May
12, 7 pm, First Congregational Church of Essex
Junction on Main Street, to benefit their music
program. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and
students.
Now Open
for the Season!
The Islander, April 28, 2015 Page 4
Alburgh
News
Lisa Arnold
[email protected]
So, I promised myself I would not speak of
that dreadful word this week - that word that
is causing grumpy moods in gardeners and
not, that word that makes us all question our
Vermont character, that word that just HAS
to get better. . Whether or not I am happy
with what it going on outside or whether or
not I have to wear boots instead of flip flops,
I will not speak of it. I am not sure whether
or not you know of the word I am speaking
of, I guess it depends on whether you like
the temperatures outside or the wind or the
white flakes of frozen water that have been
seen falling from the sky. I wonder if Mother
Nature knows whether or not it is nearly May?
We all know things are bound to improve
in the meteorological department, but the
question is whether it will change sooner or
later. Can you tell whether or not I am ready
for the hot summer sun? So, whether or not
you are happy with the effects of the lack on
sunshine, don’t forget that this Saturday, May
2 is Green Up Day. For more information,
please contact the Town Office at 802-7963468
VILLAGE NOTES
The Village of Alburgh will be in the
process of replacing and repairing broken
water meters in the upcoming weeks. If your
water meter is one that needs repairs and you
are not home at the time the Superintendent
stops by, a note will be left asking for you to
contact him to set up an appointment. Please
help us make this process go as smoothly
and efficiently as possible by contacting the
Superintendent promptly.
The Village of Alburgh’s Annual Meeting
will be held on Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 7:30
pm. A copy of the Village of Alburgh’s Annual
Report may be picked up at the Village
Office, viewed online at www.alburghvt.org
under the Village Office tab, or a copy can
be mailed upon request by contacting the
Village Office at 796-3763.
Bargain Barn, Hero’s Welcome, Keeler’s Bay
Variety, Dockside Outdoor Supply, Alburgh
Beverage Mart, Chazy Hardware, Rouse Point
Sportsmen’s’ Club, Jolley (Village Mobil),
Crossroads On the Run, BP Auto, Poissant
Auto, Pepsi, Beaulac Excavating, and Blair’s
Trucking.
The SAL especially thanks
Window World and Clean-Tech for their
very generous donations for the cash prizes
for the winners. It was another successful
Derby and they appreciated everyone who
participated.
MAPLE BREAKFAST
Mark your calendars for a hearty Maple
Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9 am to
noon at the St. Amadeus Parish Center. On
the menu; ham, bacon, eggs, veggie egg bake,
home fries, blueberry pancakes, sausage
gravy and biscuits, maple dumplings, toast,
juice, coffee and milk. Donations accepted
to defer costs.. Volunteers are also needed
in the kitchen and dining room. Please call
Maurice at 802- 796-4418 if you can help.
ALBURGH SCHOOL NEWS
On Wednesday, April 29 all students and
staff will participate in the National Walk at
Lunch Day and Green-Up the School event.
A flyer went out before vacation and will
also go out this week vacation to encourage
community participation and an invite to a
barbecue lunch at school. You must RSVP to
attend.
There will be a “Siblings Can Be Friends!”
Parent Training at the Grand Isle Elementary
School on May 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Parents will learn strategies to deal with
issues such as sibling rivalry and more. For
more information please call the Learning
Adventure at 372-3930.
Inservice Day - Alburgh School will be
closed on May 6th for Teacher Inservice.
Alburgh School Community Council
Meeting - Tuesday, May 19th at 5:00 PM in
the Art Room.
ALBURGH LIBRARY NEWS
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
(802)796-6077, [email protected]
4/22/2015
NEW BOOKS: New books on the shelf this
week are Your Next Breath by Iris Johansen
and Gathering Prey by John Sandford.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Friday, May 1 at
7 pm the library will be showing the movie
APRIL SCHEDULE
APRIL 30
EXECUTIVE
MEETING
AT
7:30
Paddington (2014) All ages are welcome to
join us. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
FILM NIGHT: Monday, May 4 at 7 pm
we will be viewing the movie Big Eyes by
director Tim Burton starring Amy Adams
and Christopher Waltz (2014).
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: StoryTime is
every Tuesday at 10:30. Bring your child for
stories, crafts, and snacks.
CAMERA CLUB: Wednesday, May 6 the
library Camera Club will be meeting at 10
am. Everyone with all experience is welcome
to join us!
KIDS ART CLASSES: Kids art classes every
Thursday at 3:30 with Dot Cota. Grades K-8
HANDCRAFTERS MEET: From knitting to
needlework, all handcrafters are invited to
join the group on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND
OPEN TO EVERYONE!LIBRARY WEBSITE:
Did you know the library has a website? It
features our monthly events, new books,
many online resources, and our entire library
catalog! Check it out, alburghpl.org.
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday 1-6, Tuesday
9-5, Wednesday 1-6, Thursday 1-6, Friday
1-6, Saturday 10-1.
HEART OF LIFE FUNDRAISER FOR
RELAY FOR LIFE
A special evening of fun and dancing will
be held on Saturday, May 2 at the Alburgh
Legion to raise money for the Franklin
County Relay for Life for the American Cancer
Society. The band Them Nakeds will play
and there will be raffles for many wonderful
prizes. The cost is $10 and all proceeds will
support the Heart of Life Team’s fundraising
efforts for the Relay.
THANKS FROM THE SAL
Special thanks from the Alburgh Post #60
Sons of the American Legion to the following
individuals and businesses for their generous
donations to the Winter Fishing Derby: M &
R Guns and Ammo, McCuins, Back Country
Sports, Champlain Valley Equipment,
Swanton House of Pizza, Bayside Bait and
Tackle, Sweetie Pies, Salon Elizabeth, Ron’s
Small Engine, Harvest Equipment, North
Country Bait and Tackle, Shaggy’s Pizza,
Desorcie’s, Scampers, Dominos Pizza,
Mimmos, Franklin Rental, Handy Toyota,
Peak Performance, Kevin Smith’s, Bayside
Pavilion, Linda’s, Rosie’s Beef Jerky, Salon
Diva, Warner’s, Holiday Harbor, Island
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Exchange
Tues &Thurs
Valid 5/4/15
New York
News
Mary Racicot
[email protected]
SPRING CLEAN-UP
The Spring Clean-Up days for the Village
of Rouses Point will commence on Monday,
May 11 and will continue through Friday,
May 15.
Residents are requested to bag as much
of the material as possible and to place
it curbside by 7:30 am in such a position
so that parked cars, etc. do not block the
pickup truck which will greatly facilitate the
collection.
Residents are reminded that this collection
is for the pickup of bagged clippings in clear
bags only, leaves and brush and tree limbs
not to exceed 3” in diameter only.
This will be the only time the village crew
will be picking up clippings, leaves and limbs
this spring. The next pickup will be this fall.
The Compost Facility will be used for leaves and
bagged clipping only – no limbs.
21ST SENIOR CELEBRATION
The 21st Annual Senior Celebration will
take place on Friday, May 1, at the Senior
Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, in
Plattsburgh.
Events begin when the doors open at 8:20
am with a light snack. Opening Ceremonies
will begin at 9:30 am with Erin Flanigan
singing the National Anthem. There will be
an awards presentation, naming of an agency
and business of the year, and honoring 90+
seniors in attendance.
The YMCA pre-school children will visit at
10 am, musicians Frank & Gaylon will perform
at 11 am. A hot turkey lunch of roast turkey,
mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans,
and pumpkin pie for dessert will be served
at Noon. The Castaway band will perform at
that time. Frank and Gaylon will offer music
renditions from 1 pm to 3 pm and the raffles
and prizes will be awarded at 3:00 pm
Laurie Marvin will serve as Master of
Ceremonies. Tickets may be purchased
at Rouses Point Nutrition Site, 9 Liberty
Street, Rouses Point, Dannemora Nutrition
Site, Mooers Nutrition Site, Senior Citizens
Council, Beekman Towers Nutrition Site,
and Office for the Aging, Nutrition Program
for the Elderly, 45 Veterans Ln, Plattsburgh,
Lakeview Towers Nutrition Site and JCEO
at 54 Margaret Street. A $3 donation is
suggested for lunch if you are over 60 years
of age. An $8 charge is required for adults
under 60.
This event is sponsored by several nonprofit sponsors as well as participation
sponsors, gold sponsors, and bronze
sponsors.
AMTRAK TRAIN DAY
Amtrak Train Days to celebrate reasons
to ride for a single National Train Day to
multiple events throughout 2015.
In 2015, America’s Railroad is launching
Amtrak Train Days (ATD) to celebrate with
local communities why trains matter and
reasons to ride.
Due to the past success of the “National
Train Day”, Amtrak is expanding its
community program from multiple events
on a single day to individual events over the
course of the spring, summer and fall.
ATD will focus on reaching current and
new audiences across America to reinforce
the importance, benefits and value of
passenger train travel.
ATD will officially kick off on Saturday,
May 9, 2015 at Chicago Union Station and
then will travel across the country during the
summer and fall.
Amtrak Train Day will be celebrated in
Rouses Point on Saturday, May 9, from 11 to 2
pm at the former D&H Station, now known as
the Rouses Point History/Welcome Center,
Pratt Street, Rouses Point.
JEAN ARTHUR COMMEMORATION
DAY
The Clinton County Historical Association
is partnering with SUNY Plattsburgh’s Center
for the Study of Canada, the Strand Center
for the Arts, and the City of Plattsburgh to
present a day to commemorate film star and
Plattsburgh native, Jean Arthur. This event
will take place on Saturday, May 9 at 11 am
with the dedication ceremony of a placement
marker at 94 Oak Street. A reception at the
Center for the Study of Canada and a film
showing at the Strand Theater will follow.
More details will be forthcoming. The
William G. Pomeroy Foundation provides
the historic marker.
2ND ANNUAL CLINTON COUNTY ART
AND BOOK FAIR
The 2nd Annual Clinton County Art and
Book Fair Fundraiser will be held on Saturday,
May 9, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Plattsburgh
Recreation Center.
You are invited to join artists of all
mediums who will be present to bring
together a culmination of artwork generated
in our County and about our County. A
large book sale will also take place during
the event and everything is priced to sell. All
proceeds from the book sale will benefit the
Clinton County Historical Society, proceeds
from artist sales go to the artist.
LIBRARIES INTRODUCE DIGITAL
MAGAZINES
Local public libraries introduce digital
magazines: one-stop-shop for digital
magazines
allows
library
patrons
to
browse
the
latest issues of the
most sought after
magazines.
Patrons of public
libraries throughout
the North Country
can
now
access
almost 40 magazines
digitally with their
borrower’s card. Local
libraries have recently
unveiled
Flipster,
a next generation
digital
magazine
service. This shared
service allows readers
to browse the latest
issues of high quality
digital versions of
popular magazines,
courtesy of their local
public library.
The 30 member
libraries of the CEF
Library System now
provide both Flipster
and print versions of
popular
magazines
like Fine Gardening,
Health, Forbes and
more, so patrons will
have the option of
accessing the content
at their library, or
remotely. Magazines
can be downloaded to
iPads or iPad Minis via
a native app for offline
reading.
With their library
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card barcode number, users can browse
magazines by category and search specific
periodicals. An online newsstand provides
a carousel of the most recent issues, as well
as previous issues. The table of contents
contains links that allow readers to quickly
go to articles of interest as “hotlinks” within
magazines, which open in, separate tabs
when clicked. Along with a print capability,
the Flipster platform provides an option to
zoom in and out for better readability.
System director Ewa Jankowska says,
“More and more people use smart phones
and tablets to access information today, so
it only makes sense that libraries provide
popular magazines in a digital format. We’re
all working together to make almost 40 high
interest titles easily available.
Visit the library system’s web site at Dodge
Memorial Library and type in your 14-digit
library barcode number to get started or
to learn more. Readers who do not have a
borrower’s card can easily obtain one from a
local public library.
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.
NOTES
It is wonderful to see so many people
working in the yards and flower gardens. It
won’t be long we will have beautiful blooms
and wonderful vegetables to enjoy.
The Islander, April 28, 2015 Page 6
South Hero
News
Mary Harwood
[email protected]
TOWN HEARINGS
The South Hero Zoning Board of
Adjustment and Planning Commission
will hold a Public Hearing at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday May 6, at the Town Office, to act
on a conditional use and site plan brought
by Benjamin Durant for landowner Vermont
Land Trust, Inc. They seek to convert the
existing 4-bedroom residence located at
20 East Shore Road at to a processing and
bottling of vinified and distilled products,
tasting facility, retail sales of vinified and
distilled products, host wedding and provide
a prep kitchen for catering, and maintain a
2-bedroom residence.
KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
If you have a child who will turn 5 before
1, 2014, and will be attending Folsom School,
we need your contact information. Please
call Sue at 372-6600 by May 1.
RETIREMENT TRIBUTE
Donna Lefebvre is retiring from Folsom
School in June after more than 35 years.
Please send remembrances, photos and
tributes to Helen Prakelt Bishop at helbish@
gisu.org. Photos will be returned. A public
tribute evening is in the works; the date will
be announced soon
SPRING
TEA
Don’t miss the 9th Annual St. Rose of
Lima Spring Tea on Sunday, May 3 from 2-4
p.m. in the Parish Hall. Have fun, enjoy good
food, and take a chance at winning prizes
donated by local businesses. There will be
tea, punch, a variety of tea sandwiches, petit
fours and many other homemade delights.
Cost is $10 person. You will receive a raffle
ticket at admission. Wear a hat and/or gloves
and get more raffle tickets. Due to limited
space, reservations are required. Call 3724092 to make them. Gather your mother,
grandmother, sister, daughter or friend and
join us for the fun.
ROBINSON
SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the 26th Annual Donald B.
Robinson Memorial Scholarship for a South
Hero high school senior are due by May
18. Applications are available through your
high school guidance department. For more
information about this scholarship or an
application please call Sue at 372-6600.
BEAN COMPANY
PRESENTATION
AT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The South Hero Historical Society‘s
next presentation Friday, May 1, 7 p.m. at
Folsom is on the town’s Bean Company
and Canning Factory. In the early 1900s
of South Hero history, the town boasted
both a Bean Company and a factory which
canned local corn. Come and learn where
they were located and why, how many years
they existed, and what effect they had on the
community at that time. David Fifield, whose
father and grandfather owned the Bean
Company, will speak. Bring your memories
and photos.
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Midnite Sew’s
LIBRARY
NEWS
By: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian
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!
WILD GOURMET FOOD: A lesson on
foraging wild edibles with Nova Kim and
Les Hook of WildGourmetFood.com.
May 13, 6 pm at the library!
NEW BOOKS: Can’t We Talk About
Something More Pleasant by Roz Chast,
The Shadow of the Crescent Moon by
Fatima Bhutto, The Life Changing Magic
of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo, The
Stranger by Harlan Coben, World Gone
By by Dennis Lehane, NYPD Red 3 by
James Patterson, and many more!
[email protected]. Only
at: B
Hours: M-F 9-5 S
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.
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
at
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
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
Death Notices
FAY DAVIS CLINE
MURIELLE T. SCILLION
RONALD ALAN CASE, SR.
West Swanton- Ronald Alan Case, Sr. passed away
Tuesday evening April 21, 2015 at his West Swanton
residence, after a courageous battle with cancer, with
his loving family by his side.
Born in New Britain, Connecticut on March 4,
1953, he was the son of Homer Case and Pauline
Brouillard, and his special PaPa Charles Witter. On
November 11, 2000 he was married tothe former
Colette Robitaille who survives him.
Ron attended Coginchaug Regional High School
in Durham CT. He was an active hunter, Nascar fan,
local ice hockey supporter, and enjoyed restoring
antique vehicles. In the past few years, Ron enjoyed
many cruises and Harley rides with friends and
family. His favorite cruise was the most recent one
surrounded by his wife and children, and family
friends.
During his lifetime, Ron worked at Pratt and
Whitney in Connecticut, and also started his own
construction company. Upon moving to Vermont,
he owned and operated a dairy farm and Lakewood
Campground with his wife. During the winter
months he worked at Barry Callebaut USA, Terry
Hill Trucking, Omega Electric, and even built a few
houses. He made many friends in the local dairy
farming community through his work both as a
farmer and delivering Young’s Minerals. As an active
member of the community, Ron was on the Swanton
Planning Commission from 2002 until recently.
Ron was the guy that everyone could count on to
fix anything. He was always more than willing to
help anyone in need. He will be remembered as a
giver and a family man. Ron took pride in passing
his building skills to his three sons.
Ron is survived by his wife; Colette and their
children Ronald, Jr., Amanda, Melanie and her
husband David Lussier, Richard, Stephanie and
Jonathan. Grandchildren; Veronica, Sophia, Tucker,
Lillian, Parker and Aubree.
His brothers and sisters and their family; E.J.
Chico Fabretti, Gary and his wife Susan Case,
Richard Snedeker, Paul and his wife Debra Case, Lee
and her husband Ed Drag, Scott Case, John and his
wife Mary Gaetano, Donna and her husband Wayne
Bizier, Chip Case and his wife Kimberly, Several
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Ron leaves behind a countless number of close
friends and a very extensive blended family. We
apologize if we’ve omitted any names. He will be
greatly missed by all the patrons of Lakewood
Campground.
His was pre-deceased by his mother Pauline and
sibling Thomas Snedeker.
Ron was an avid hockey fan, attending hundreds
of his children’s hockey games, as they went up the
ranks from T- Blade in MAHA to MVU Hockey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Missisquoi Valley Amateur Hockey Association PO
Box 67, Highgate VT 05459, where a fund is being
created in Ron’s name to allow underprivileged
children to play hockey.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated
Monday April 27, 2015 at the Church of the Nativity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Swanton. Father Luke
P. Austin was the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of
Committal and Interment followed at the family lot
in Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.
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by all who knew her; she was a very special woman.
Ma, we love you just as much now as we did when
you first held us. Until we meet again.
Killeen, TX/ Alburgh- On September 6, 1921, Fay
Juanita Davis was the first born to William Fred and
Nettie Edna (Gibson) Davis in McGregor Texas.
During her younger years Fay helped raise her
2 brothers and seven sisters as well as working full
time. During World War II she worked in Woods
Manufactory and at Hawk and Buck Factories
making army clothes.
In 1946 she met Elwin and on May 23, 1947
she married Elwin Jacob Cline and into a military
family and began her life for the next 24 years as a
military wife. They traveled and were stationed at
different bases in the United States and overseas. On
December 20, 1949 Sandra Kay was born at Camp
Hood (which later became Ft. Hood) and joined their
family. Elwin, Fay and Sandra traveled around and
went by boat to Germany where they were stationed
for a while before returning to the United States. On
December 21, 1954 another daughter Debby was
born at Ft. Hood, Texas.
Their travels continued throughout the United
States and to France, where they were one of the last
military families to leave Orleans, France when the
base was closed. During Fay’s married life there were
a lot of separations due to the military life. During
her travels Fay worked with children in churches
and chapels for over 40 years throughout the United
States and Europe. Fay was very interested in foreign
ministries and missionaries and believed very much
in the work they did and also her lord and savior.
For 13 years Fay was a Girl Scout troop leader not
only in the United States, but also in France. As a
troop leader she traveled to Germany for trainings
which made her enjoy what she did even more. On
March 7, 1974 Fay and Elwin were blessed with a
son David. Fay was very involved in her children’s
lives. In February 1990 Fay lost the love of her life when
Elwin went to be with the lord. During his illness Fay
took care of him and made him a promise that she
would take care of his mother which Fay did with the
help of the lord until her mother in law passed away.
In October of 2012, Fay moved to Alburgh, Vermont
to live with her daughter Debby and to spend time
with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Fay continued being busy until her death on April
24, 2015. Fay is survived by her children, Sandra
Arnold of Killeen Texas, Debby Curtis of Alburgh,
Vermont, and David Cline of Killeen, Texas. She
is also survived by her 5 grandchildren; Timothy
Curtis and his wife Rebekah and their 2 children
Peyton and Matthew, Amee’ Gotshall and her
husband Tyler and their 3 children, Brianna, Taylor
and Ethan, Andrew Curtis and his friend Tammy
and her 2 children, Kyle and Casey, Stephanie Curtis
all of Alburgh, Vermont, Katrina Arline and her
husband Tony and Katrina’s son Billy of Colorado.
She is also survived by granddaughter in law Leah
Curtis, a former son in law Richard Barr and an
“adopted” grandson Bill Getts.
Fay is survived by her brother A.L. Davis and
wife Mary Ann of Waco and her sister Madelyn and
her husband Joe Pitts of Albertville, Alabama. Fay
is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and
many friends especially Mr. Charles Brown.
Besides her husband Elwin, Fay is preceded in
death by her parents, six sisters: Catherine Sheon,
Carrie Dean Smith, Ruby McDonald, Margret
Buckner, Louise Parker, Lucille Murrell and her
brother J.A. Davis as well as her in laws Major
Russell and Anna Marie Cline. Fay will be missed
Alburgh- Murielle T. Scillion passed away
peacefully on April 20, 2015 at the University of
Vermont Medical Center with her family by her side.
Murielle was born in Bristol, Connecticut on
October 17, 1937. She is the daughter of Alphonse
and Claire Taillon. She attended St. Ann’s School
and graduated from Bristol High School. On May
28, 1962, she married Delbert C. Scillion.
After enjoying a summer home in Vermont, Delbert
and Murielle moved permanently to Alburgh, when
they purchased Henry’s Sportsman’s Inn. Murielle
and Del always worked tirelessly together as a team
unning the business. They could always be seen
completing projects together and in the off-season,
they enjoyed searching for and refinishing beautiful
antique furniture, which is displayed proudly in
her home and the home of her daughter. Murielle
loved meeting people and she made many life-long
friendships with the families who visited Henry’s
year after year. Upon selling Henry’s, Murielle
worked at F.W. Meyers in Rouses Point, New York
and later at UPS in Champlain, New York. She was
consistently recognized and appreciated for her
strong work ethic and willingness to help others
with anything they might need. She was a great cook
and loved making baked goodies and taking them
to work to share with her colleagues. Murielle was
fiercely independent and was known for mowing her
own lawn and taking care of her own home right up
until the time of her death. Murielle’s biggest gift
in life was to her family. Her unconditional love
and support are forever remembered. The shining
star in Murielle’s life was her granddaughter, Jenna.
In Murielle’s eyes, the sun rose and set around her
relationship with Jenna and their special bond will
forever be treasured. She also, cherished her son-inlaw, Thomas whom she loved like a son.
Murielle was a life-long member of the Catholic
faith and attended church at St. Joseph’s and St.
Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte, St. Amadeus in
Alburgh and more recently at St. Patrick’s Church
in Rouses Point, New York. Her commitment and
trust in God were evident in the way she lived her
life. She had a beautiful soul. She was kind beyond
measure and her devotion to her family and friends
is a reflection of her deep beliefs.
Murielle is survived by her loving family, including
her daughter, Lynne and husband, Thomas and their
daughter, Jenna; her sister; Liliane Braman and
many nieces and nephews.
Murielle was predeceased by her parents, her
husband Delbert, her brothers, Gilbert Taillon and
Aime Taillon, and her sisters, Marcelle Valentine,
Olivette Ricci, Louise Tomlan and Madeleine
Williams.
In accordance with Murielle’s wishes, there will
be no calling hours. The Liturgy of Christian
Burial was celebrated Friday, April 24, 2015 at St.
Amadeus Roman Catholic Church in Alburgh with
The Rev. Msgr. Bernard Bourgeois as Celebrant and
Homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment
followed in Saint Amadeus Cemetery, Alburgh.
Contributions in Murielle’s name may be made to
the charity of your choice.
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North Hero
News
[email protected]
WATER LINE FLUSHING
During the dates of May 4 through
May 22, the Town will implement their
water distribution flushing program.
The North Hero Water Department
conducts a comprehensive water line
flushing program throughout the
Town.
This process rapidly moves
water through the Town’s water piping
system to scour the inside of the water
lines. Flushing is a common practice
to improve water quality and maintain
the water distribution system. Minerals
and other materials that accumulate in
the lines are removed by flushing. This
material is not harmful but can cause
discolored water. Customers may notice
discolored water or a change in water
pressure when flushing is conducted in
their area. When flushing is taking place,
we recommend that customers check to
ensure their tap water is running clear
before using it for drinking, cooking,
or clothes washing. Customers who
experience some coloring or sediment
in their water should run the cold water
faucet for a short time. This should clear
up any discolored water.
If you have any questions, call the
water plant at 802-372-6258.
LISTERS TO BEGIN INSPECTIONS
As required by law, V.S.A Title 32 S3431(a)
Listers shall reassess all properties with
open building permits. All outside work
will be inspected, Weather permitting,
without an appointment beginning in
April 2015. The resident may request an
appointment if they prefer. All interior
inspections will be done by appointment
only. Appointments can be scheduled by
calling the Lister’s office, 802-372-8503,
and leaving a voicemail message. If you
have questions, please contact the North
Hero Listers: Geri Siegel Mary Dattilio
Bridget Timms.
NORTH HERO SUMMER
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
The Recreation Committee has
scheduled exciting programs for this
summer. A Nature Camp is to be held from
July 6 - 10, for children grades K-3; a
Story Telling Camp, from August 3 - 7,
children in grades K-3; and an Art Camp,
from August 3 - 7, children in grades 47. These camps are held at Camp Ingalls,
North Hero, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Two Kayak Camps Kayak Camps will
be held at Knight’s Point State Park,
July 13 – 17, For children ages 7 – 11,
beginners from 10:00 am to Noon, and
intermediates from1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Two Grand Isle County/ YMCA twoweek long swimming lessons, sponsored
by North Hero and South Hero, will be
held 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at Sandbar, July
6 – 17, and at Knight’s Point July 20 – 31
and the State Parks.
YOUTH ASSISTANTS
PROGRAM
Are you in grades
7-12 and want to
work with children
in the Nature, Story
Telling, Art or Kayak
Camps? The North
Hero
Recreation
C o m m i t t e e
is
accepting
applications
from
young people from
the Town of North
Hero,
including
those whose parents
or
grandparents
have a residence in
North Hero, who
have
completed
grades 7- 12, or are
between the ages
of 13 through 18
years old, to serve as
Youth Assistants to
Camp Directors. Youth assistants
may apply to assist
in one or all of the
four Camps being
offered. A stipend
of $100 to $200
per session will be
paid to successful
applicants. For
information
or
applications,
including a Camp
brochure,
please
contact Chip Porter
at 372-8353, or the
Town Clerk, 3726926,
townclerk@
northherovt.
com.
Application
deadlines are April
30, 2015. A Social Security Number is
required.
LIBRARY NEWS
HOURS: Tues. 2:00 pm-7:00 pm,
Thurs. 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am1:00 pm
COMING ATTRACTIONS: Get ready
for the Friends of the Library plant sale
May 17, 9 am till Noon at the North Hero
Community Hall. This sale has a local
reputation for its great prices and top
quality plants.
STORYTIME: A relaxed story and
playtime for preschoolers, Tuesday, 3:00
pm.
NEW MATERIALS- ADULT BOOKS:
The Bone Tree by Greg Isles, Every 15
Minutes by Lisa Scottoline, Bluff by John
DeDakis, Prodigal Son by Danielle Steel,
The Witness by Sandra Brown, Her Last
Breath by Linda Castillo, Memory Man by
David Baldacci.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS: Judy Moody
books 1 thru 8 by Megan McDonald, The
Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister.
AUDIO BOOKS: Food, a Love Story by
Jim Gaffigan
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.
Economic
Development
Annual Dinner
The Lake Champlain Islands Economic
Development Corporation is holding its Partners
in Growth Annual Dinner on Wednesday,
May 20, at 6 pm at the Grand Isle Lake House.
Keynote speaker this year will be Joe Fusco,
advisor to the chairman and CEO of Casella
Waste Systems on organizational and leadership
development, brand development and strategy,
public affairs, business and cultural trends, and
corporate communications. He has served as an
executive coach to over 200 mid- and seniorlevel managers and numerous work teams.
Currently he is focused on the next generation
of entrepreneurs; Joe developed and teaches
a seminar to students in UVM’s Sustainable
Entrepreneurship MBA (SEMBA) program.
LCIEDC is proud to announce the following
awards: 2015 Business of the Year, Wally’s
Place Bagel and Deli, celebrating seven years
in business, with plans to build a new facility
this year. The 2015 Community Service Award:
the Champlain Islands Parent Child Center, for
providing excellent care a safe, happy and highquality environment for the Islands’ children and
families.
Sponsors for the “Partners in Growth” dinner
are Bauer Gravel Farnham and Preservation
Trust of Vermont. The cocktail reception begins
at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The event will feature
local wines from East Shore Vineyard and Snow
Farm and local foods from companies including
Maple Brook, Red Hen, Pomykala Farm, Misty
Knoll, Nitty Gritty and the Vermont Brownie
Company. “Best of the Islands” raffle prizes will
be offered with products and services from local
businesses.
Tickets are $40 and may be purchased from
LCIEDC at 372-8400. Deadline to purchase
tickets is May 15.
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.
WALK/RUN/JOG/ROLL FOR
CHOCOLATE 5K
Saturday May 2 is Green Up Day, the
day of the Kentucky Derby and how
about one more for the triple crown, as
the Grand Isle Recreation Committee
and Vermont Nut Free Chocolates team
up to bring you A Will Run/Walk/Jog/
Roll for Chocolate 5K.
All families, retirees, walkers, runners,
and bikers are invited to celebrate Spring
and community!
Kick off the warm season, dust off the
long winter blues, take in the fresh air,
make new friends and be active! Meet at
Donaldson Park by 10am. Walk through
the Grand Isle State Park and return to
Donaldson Park where you could win one
of five gift baskets donated by Vermont
Nut Free Chocolates! This is a FREE event!
Questions? Email [email protected]
or log on to https://www.facebook.com/
GrandIsleVermontRecreationCommittee
BOOKS NEEDED
The Friends of the Grand Isle Library wish
to thank everyone who has donated books for
our upcoming book sales. Keep them coming
but please do not drop off books outside the
library. If you cannot stop by during library
hours, call 372-4797 to arrange pick up. Also,
we cannot accept encyclopedias or travel
guides.
TOWN LIBRARY NEWS
Kathy Tulissi, Library Director
802-372-4797
[email protected]
NEW BOOKS: The Bone Tree (Volume
2 of the Trilogy) by Greg Iles, Small –
Space Vegetable Gardens by Andrea
Bellamy and Garden of Lies by Amanda
Quick.
NEW AUDIOBOOKS: The Invention
of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and State of
Fear by Michael Crichton.
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
Wednesdays.
FIBER NIGHT: We meet 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 Saturday9 am to 3 pm
Check out the Library Blog at
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.
com, and Like us on Facebook
at
https://www.facebook.com/
GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary.
Island’s in the
Sun Needs Your Ideas
By Irene Clark, Event Coordinator
Now that Spring is here we need to start thinking
about what we can do at the Center to help you enjoy
the nice days ahead. We will be planning activities
based on your ideas. We already have a ping-pong
table, a foose ball table and a good number of board
games and puzzles. We also have regularly scheduled
Staying Strong in Vermont and Zumba Gold classes.
We can arrange a AAA Safe Driving class if you want
to reduce points on your license, or get a discount on
insurance. But we can do so much more if you let us
know what interests you. Our painting class can resume if you want to
participate. We will be building a raised bed garden
for use by the Center and to provide fresh veggies to
our food shelf, with the help of our Girl Scouts and our
wonderful Dottie. The town has given us permission
to build a horse-shoe pit in the park behind the
Center, and we would like to plan a toddler play area
there as well. And, if there is interest, we could get
a dart board for games and tournaments. Finally,
we have had requests to resume Game Night for
groups of people who want to play cards, games and
socialize. All things are possible if you let us know
your interests.
Please get in touch with Irene at imtherightplace@
gmail.com or call 802-999-5862 with your ideas. This request is open to all ages. If you are not a
senior, you can become a Friend of the Seniors and
plan activities for your
age group. If you have
children, think about what
you would like to have in
the area for them to enjoy. Think about spending time
with friends, old and new,
pursuing your interests.
This is the only Senior
Center in the county. It
has been renovated, it is
beautiful, and it is yours.
Please don’t let it sit idle.
Never let it be said that
“there is nothing to do
around here” - when all
you have to do is ask!
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Aluminum Avian Antics Participate
in First Robotics Challenge
On March 14, the Aluminum Avian Antics, a 4-H robotics team from Grand
Isle participated in the Vermont regional team competition for First Tech
Challenge (FTC), which is a robotics competition where teams design, build,
and program their robot to compete against other teams to complete the
year’s challenge. The regional competition is hosted by UVM.
The Aluminum Avian Antics is a team of 4-Hers who first met because of
their shared interest in poultry and agriculture and have now developed
additional interests in robotics and engineering. This was their first year
competing in the FTC realm and they were very happy to place 9th out of 31
teams competing this year. They also received the MOTIVATE award, which
(from the FTC website) is, “This Judged Award celebrates the Team that
exemplifies the essence
of the FIRST Tech
Challenge competition
through Team building,
Team
spirit
and
exhibited enthusiasm.
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1978 and times
sure were different!
It was very rare
for a cover to be
a scene seen in
The Islands!
Now a days, The
Islander receives
hundreds of cover submissions of
some of the most
amazing views
from scenery to
animals!
Your photos are
always welcome!
Send your old photos to:
[email protected]
individuality and their spirit through Team attire,
and exhibits their outstanding Team spirit. This
Teams enthusiasm and spirit motivates others
to embrace the culture of the competition
and FIRST. The Team has also made a collective
effort to make FIRST known throughout their
school and community.”
This first year of FTC competition was an
exciting year full of learning, and the Aluminum
Avian Antics look forward to many years of
robotics challenges to come! They would like to
thank their local sponsors for their generosity:
Buermann Engineering, iC Haus, Cedar Ledge
Builders, and DC Energy Innovations.
Pictured above from left to right: Liam
Sayward, Madeline Chairvolotti, Trent Yourdin,
Melissa Sayward (coach), Jackson Chairvolotti,
Sheila Chairvolotti (coach), Grace Sayward, and
Josh Godbout.
Grand Isle
Community Solar
Groundbreaking
Ceremony
Community-shared solar developer Clean
Energy Collective (CEC) is marking the
construction on their 2nd Vermont community
solar projects with a “groundbreaking” event
on Thursday, April 30, from 11 am to noon The
facility, which will serve electric customers of
Vermont Electric Cooperative, will provide broad
and equal access to the benefits of solar power to
all rate payers, including residential, commercial,
or municipal customers.
Clean Energy Collective VP Jeff Lord and
supporters of local renewable energy will be on
hand for presentations, project commentary, and
Q&A.
Vermont legislation has helped clear the
way for broader development and adoption of
solar with group net metering, and communityshared solar is proving to be one of the most
effective and accessible solutions. Featuring local,
off-site, commercial-grade solar installations,
community-shared solar is available to all
VEC ratepayers, including those with shaded
properties, renters, and residents living in
multi-unit housing. Nothing is installed on the
customers’ home or property, and savings appear
directly on their electric bill.
This event is free and open to the public. Join
us April 30 at 11 am. All interested parties are
invited to attend!
2015 Lake Champlain Adventure Guide
Deadline Friday
It’s that time of year again: time to start looking forward to all of the summer fun that the Islands
have to offer! The Islander will once again
publish it’s Lake Champlain Islands Adventure
Guide, and we need your help to make it the
most comprehensive guidebook for good times
in Grand Isle County.
This special publication is distributed from
Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day
weekend, wherever you pick up your Islander,
and it is free. What sort of local activities might
you recommend to a visiting friend or family
member? Are you a non-profit that is planning a
special sale or meal? Do you have an educational
opportunity for visitors and locals alike? Are
you a business looking for a great advertising
opportunity? We want to hear from you!
The deadline for submissions is Friday, April
30, so, get your information together, and
contact us today! Call 372-5600, email islander@
vermontislander.com, fax 372-3025 or mail to
PO Box 212, South Hero, VT 05486.
Maple Breakfast
Mark your calendars for a hearty Maple
Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9 am to noon
at the St. Amadeus Parish Center. On the menu;
ham, bacon, eggs, veggie egg bake, home fries,
blueberry pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits,
maple dumplings, toast, juice, coffee and milk.
Donations accepted to defer costs.. Volunteers
are also needed in the kitchen and dining room.
Please call Maurice at 802- 796-4418 if you can
help.
Vermont’s
Island Line Revisited
Screening
On Thursday May 7 at 7 pm the Isle La
Motte Rec 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.
We anticipate having
retired railroaders who
worked the line and
others with railroad
expertise to pass on
their knowledge and
experiences. We look
forward to you coming
on board.
HAVE
A
GOOD
WEEK
Appetizers on Porch
French Countryside
Tasting Dinner
with
Donald MacDonald of
Farrell Distributing
Chateau Routas Rose
Les Hauts de Lagarde
Bourdeaux Blanc
Pistachio & Chevre Apricots
Artichoke & Ramp Tarlets
Bila~Haut Cotes du
Roussillon Blanc
Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Syrah
Charcuterie Display with Accompaniments
Family-Style Dinner
Pascal Bouchard Petit Chablis
Chateau Haut~Montplaisir Cahors
Salmon Provencal with Lemon~Arugula Mashed Potatoes
Tarragon Greens
Peche Imperiale
Island Homemade’s French Vanilla Ice Cream
with Gingered Fruit Trio
Friday, May 22, 2015
6:00 -9:00 p.m. $75 per guest
Reservations Required.
Please Call 372.5024
GRAND Isle LAKE HOUSE
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GREEN UP
THE ISLANDS
ALBURGH
Hello from your Alburgh Green up day coordinators – Amy Erno
Mashtare and Donna Bohannon.
Come join us on May 2nd for the annual Green up Day fun at the
Alburgh Municipal Building. We will have goody bags and coloring
books for the kids, t-shirts, popcorn, water and ice cream for all. We
will have a truck on site at the Municipal Building and for every
three green (Green up) bags that you bring to us we will give you a
coupon worth $2.00 to be used at the Transfer Station on your next
visit.
You can pick up Green up bags at the Transfer Station or Municipal
Office any time and let Amy or Donna know if there is particular
street that you would like to clean up.
Thank-you for helping to keep Vermont and Alburgh clean and
green. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 2, we’ll be
there all day starting at 7AM.
GRAND ISLE
Sign up and bags are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Hyde
Road from 10 to Noon on Saturday. Bags will also be available at the
Grand Isle Transfer Station on Thursday, from 4 to 7 pm or Saturday
from 8 to 2 pm.
ISLE LA MOTTE
Isle La Motte’s Green Up Day Honors Mary Jane
The Isle La Motte Community Organization will once again host
the island’s Annual Green Up Day on Saturday morning, May 2.
Volunteers will meet at the Isle La Motte School at 8 a.m. to sign
in and receive instructions, road assignments, gloves, bags, and the
2015 Isle La Motte Green Up Day button. When the work is done
lunch, will be served at the Isle La Motte Methodist Church.
This year’s Green Up Day is dedicated to MaryJane Tiedgen, who
was instrumental in reviving and organizing Green Up Day on
Isle La Motte. Her love for Isle La Motte, for children, and for the
environment was legendary. Please help to honor her memory and
share in her passion for keeping our island beautiful.
Please call Dave Tiedgen at 928-3223 if you have questions.
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
SOUTH HERO
Don’t forget to sign up for Green Up Day! Join South Hero Land
Trust and your friends and neighbors for a community clean-up
effort on Saturday, May 2! South Hero Land Trust is organizing this
annual clean-up of South Hero’s streets and shoreline, and they are
looking for volunteers to join them on May 2nd. An hour of your
time will make a huge difference in cleaning up our community in
time for spring and summer walking and biking. This year there are
four ways that you can help.
Sign up for a street or section of street near your home or where
Spring Clean Up!
Rakes • Shovels • Brooms •
Hoses • Paint • Detergents
you walk. Bags will
be available at the
South Hero Land
Trust office. Please
have filled bags
ready for pick-up by
noon on the 2nd.
Join the South
Hero
Recreation
Commission for a
group trail clean-up
at Round Pond State
Park. This will be a great chance to gather with other community
members for a fun volunteer effort. This group will be picking up
trash along the trail entrance, and cleaning winter debris from
the trails. Bags and clippers will be provided, gloves and boots are
recommended! The Round Pond State Park Clean-Up will begin at
8:45 on May 2. Please join the Commission at the entrance to the
park- look for the orange gate on East Shore Road. This is a great
opportunity for any middle school students needing volunteer
hours, although we do ask for parents to accompany any young
volunteers.
Join the Lake Champlain Land Trust for a Wild Parsnip Round
Up! LCLT staff and volunteers will be digging up the invasive wild
parsnip plants in the fields at Round Pond State Park- as part of our
joint effort to minimize its impact on the native plant populations
in the wetland. They will be meeting at the corner of East Shore Road
and Landon Road at 8:45 in the morning. Join this effort to help
protect the unique natural resources of South Hero! Please bring
gloves, and a shovel if you have one. Some shovels will be available.
Join South Hero Land Trust staff and board for a family clean-up of
White’s Beach. This is a great change to introduce young children
to Green-Up Day in a safe and fun environment. Join SHLT at 9:45
to clean up this great community resource. Bags will be provided,
please bring gloves.
Please call Minner or Emily at 372-3786, or email emily@shlt.
org to sign up for any of these great ways to participate.
Afterwards join South Hero Land Trust for a celebratory BBQ at
the Folsom School Playground. Free burgers, hot dogs, and veggie
burgers will be served fresh off the grill from 11 to 12:30 pm. The
BBQ is held to thank the dedicated Green-Up volunteers for keeping
South Hero beautiful and caring for the community landscape.
Contact Emily and Minner at the South Hero Land Trust for more
information, 802-372-3786.
Many thanks to the Naud/Pendolino family and Marco diCarlo
for their continuing generosity in sponsoring the annual BBQ! Also
thanks to Island Homemade Ice Cream for donating ice cream for
dessert, Canamak Farms for the grass-fed beef, Wally’s Place for
donating the burger rolls.
existing homestead prior to March 5, 1973.
LEGAL
NOTICES
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 Raymond M. Karle to Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC
Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns,
dated June 15, 2004 and recorded in Book 35 Page
451 of the Land Records of the Town of Isle La Motte,
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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC v Raymond M.
Karle and GMAC Mortgage, LLC, by the Grand Isle
Unit, Civil Division, Vermont Superior Court, Docket
No. 31-4-13 Gicv for breach of the conditions of said
mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same
will be sold at Public Auction at 3605 Main Street, Isle
La Motte, Vermont on May 12, 2015 at 12:30 pm all
and singular the premises described in said mortgage,
To wit:
Being all and the same land and premise conveyed
to Raymond M. Karle by Warranty Deed of David
Wholly and Patricia Wholly (f/k/a Patricia A.
Dumas) dated June 15, 2004 and recorded in
Volume 35 at Page(S) 449-450 OF THE Town of Isle
LaMotte Land Records.
Being all and the same land and premises conveyed
to Patricia A. Dumas (n/k/a Patricia Wholly) by
Warranty Deed of Alan E. Bennett and Paula G.
Bennett dated December 3, 1993 and recorded
in Volume 23, Pages 410-411 of the Town of Isle
LaMotte Land Records, and being more particularly
described therein as follows:
“Being all and the same land and premises conveyed
to Alan E. Bennett & Paula G. Bennett by Warranty
Deed of Albert E. Bennett & Attrude E. Bennett,
dated July 4, 1977 and recorded in Volume 14, Page
167 of the Town of Isle LaMotte Land Records.
Being further described as follows:
Beginning in the center of highway.
Beginning at an iron pin set on the easterly side
of the highway and the southwest corner of land
now or formerly owned by Marilynn Gunn; thence
easterly along said Marilynn Gunn’s southerly line
a distance of 176.24 feet; thence turning to the right
at an approximately 90˚ angle and running in a
line parallel to the easterly edge of the highway a
distance of 110 feet to a point; thence turning to the
right at an approximately 90˚ angle and running
south along a line parallel to Marilyn Guinn’s
southerly line a distance of 176.24 feet to an iron
pin set in the edge of said highway; thence turning
to the right and running along the easterly edge of
said highway a distance of 110 feet to the point or
place of beginning.
The Grantors herein quitclaim any and all right,
title and interest to those lands within the highway
right-of-way from an iron pin set in the easterly
edge of the highway to the centerline having a width
of 24.76 feet.
The lands and premises are depicted on a survey
map (slide 105) dated July 1993.
The property subject to Subdivision Permit #EC6-0456 dated June 17m, 1977. This is also a pre-
The lot herein conveyed is subject to a ten foot rightof-way along the southerly line of said lot.
Included herein is the right to use the spring
located on the Grantors’ lands together with right
of ingress and egress for the purpose of maintaining
and repairing the water line. The Grantees agreed
to share equally in the cost of maintaining and
repairing the well.
Being also a portion of the land and premises
conveyed to Albert E. and Attrude E. Bennett by
Warranty Deed of Viola P. Smith and Roland L.
Smith dated March 19, 1956, and recoded in Volume
11, Page 132, of the Isle LaMotte Land Records.”
Reference is hereby made to the above instruments
and to the records and references contained therein
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 : April 3, 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
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PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in
newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a
chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative
rules are now also available online at http://secure.vermont.gove/SOS/
rules/. The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed
rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having
at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special
needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.
To get a copy of a rule or make suggestions to the agency, call or write the
contact person listed below. You may also comment on the proposal by
writing the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House,
Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Vermont Small Business Offerings
Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P025
AGENCY: Department of Financial Regulation
CONCISE SUMMARY: The amended regulation will allow small
businesses to raise capital both intrastate or interstate. Businesses
may raise $1 - $2 million. The amended rule would limit the amount
certain investors could invest, including a new tranche of investors
defined as “certified investors.” This new investor classification would
bridge the gap between the limited number of accredited investors
and other “Main Street” investors. Also, in order to allow for online
funding portals, the new rule would not prohibit compensation to
intermediaries for effectuating the internet based transactions under
these provisions. This measure will give small businesses the option of
effecting crowdfunding offers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Christopher Smith, Director
of Capital Markets 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: 802-8280727 Fax: 802-828-2896 Email: [email protected] URL:
http://dfr.vermont.gov.
FOR COPIES: Michael Pieciak, Deputy Commissioner for Securities
Vermont Department of Financial Regulation 89 Main Street,
Montpelier VT 05602 Tel: 802-828-3422 Fax: 802-828-2896 Email:
[email protected].
Regulated Drug Rule
Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P026
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
CONCISE SUMMARY: This proposed rule amends an existing rule that
designates drugs and other chemical substances that are illegal or
judged to be potentially fatal or harmful for human consumption unless
prescribed and dispensed by a professional licensed to prescribe or
dispense them. Examples include acetyl-fentanyl, a lethal opioid, and
newly emerged synthetic recreational drugs. The rule also restricts the
possession of certain drugs above a specific quantity.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dawn Philibert Department
of Health Commissioner’s Office, Suite 301, Vermont Department of
Health, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7312
Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: [email protected] URL: http://
healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx.
FOR COPIES: David Englander Department of Health Commissioner’s
Office Suite 301, Vermont Department of health, 108 Cherry Street,
Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: david.
[email protected].
VILLAGE OF ALBURGH
ANNUAL MEETING 2015
The legal voters of the village of Alburgh are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the Alburgh
Municipal Building, in said village of Alburgh, on
Tuesday evening May 5, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., to transact
the following business, to wit:
Article 1: to elect a Clerk and Treasurer
Article 2: to elect the remaining officers, namely
a Trustee to serve a term of 5 years, an Auditor to
serve a term of 3 years, and a Tax Collector.
Article 3: to receive and act upon the reports of
various village officers.
Article 4: to see if the voters of the Village of
Alburgh will vote to raise the sum of $12,500.00 by
taxation, to be used for street light expenses.
Article 5: to see if the voters of the Village of
Alburgh will vote to raise the sum of $15,000.00 by
taxation, to be used for general village purposes.
Article 6: to see if the voters of the Village of
Alburgh will vote to authorize the trustees to borrow
money in anticipation of taxes, to pay current
expenses of the Village of Alburgh.
Article 7: to see if the voters of the Village of
Alburgh will vote to pay taxes to the Village treasurer
as heretofore.
Article 8: to see if the voters of the Village of
Alburgh will vote to donate the sum of $700.00
towards the support of the Alburgh Public Library.
Article 9: to transact any other business that may
properly come before the meeting.
Dated at Alburgh, Vermont this 6th day of April,
a.d. 2015,
Amee Gotshall, Village Clerk/ Treasurer
Village of Alburgh Board of Trustees
LEGAL NOTICES
CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
The Islander, April 28, 2015 Page 14
To the Editor,
WILM is a non-profit radio station based in Isle La Motte. All of our
equipment and advertising is paid for by the owners. On Tuesday,
April 21, we noticed that three of our station information signs had
been taken from 3 locations: the 4 corners in Alburgh, by God’s Little
Brown Church on Route 2, and by the pull off on the Isle La Motte
side of the causeway. There was no slander against anyone or
any organization on them, just an awareness of our station and its
frequencies. We do not understand why anyone would want these signs and we would welcome anyone
coming forward with information about them. In light of this event we will no longer use
roadside signs for advertisement of the radio station. We feel bad about this because it was
our way of reaching out to welcome you aboard. WILM Station Management LEGAL NOTICES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13
Official Warning Of
Annual Meeting Of
Grand Isle Fire District #4
The legal voters of the Grand Isle Fire District #4,
are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Grand
Isle Fire District #4 Pump House at 204 West Shore
Road, Grand Isle, Vt. on Monday May 11, 2015 at 7
P.M., to transact the following business.
1.)
To elect members of the Prudential
committee to fill the following positions:
A.)One (1) Three Year Term
B.) One (2) Two Year Term
CURRENT
PRUDENTIAL
COMMITTEE
MEMBERS:
Andy Paradee, TERM 3 Yr., DATE TERM EXPIRES:
May, 2015.
Donald Cota, TERM 2 Yr., DATE TERM EXPIRES:
May, 2015.
NOTICE: NOMINATIONS OF CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTION OF THE PRUDENTIAL
COMMITTEE WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
ANNUAL MEETING.
(Andy Paradee and Donald Cota both seek reelection)
2.) To review and approve the Treasurer’s
Report.
3.) To receive a report from the Chairman.
4.) To transact such other business as may
legally come before the meeting.
Adopted and approved at a meeting of the Prudential
Committee of Grand Isle Fire District #4, held on
April 13, 2015.
Received for record and recorded in the records of
the Clerk of the Grand Isle Fire District #4 on April
14, 2015, and in the Office of the Grand Isle Town
Clerk on April 14, 2015.
Dated at Grand Isle, Vermont: April 14, 2015
Esther F. Blow
Clerk/Treasurer
Grand Isle Fire District #4
Thank You Gordon Lowe
Gordon Lowe was a mentor to me in so
many ways. His commitment to the North
Hero community, to the Island, and to the
waters that surround it was always a positive
for me to follow. During my time as a
community member and as a participant in
the town’s governance Gordon was always
ready to listen and to share.
Beyond the joys of sharing gardening
secrets, long kept tomato seeds from “old
Henry Rossier”, bird sightings from house
wrens to eagles, and, of course, the lake,
Gordon also shared his wisdom of what it
means to be a veteran.
I learned so much from Gordon and the
fellow members of his generation who lived
in North Hero: Charlie Clark, Norm Craig,
Irving Blackwell, Louis Dorwaldt and Winston
Way. It should come as no surprise, for it is
this generation that we, with reverence, call
The Great Generation.
It was a privilege to know Gordon Lowe.
Louis Dorwaldt. Jr.
4-23-15
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Vandalism / Grand Isle
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Citizen Assist / South Hero
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Citizen Assist / South Hero
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Citizen / North Hero
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Burglary / Grand Isle
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Suspicious / South Hero
4-22-15
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Vehicle Crash / North Hero
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Property Watch / Alburgh
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Property Watch / Alburgh
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Burglary / Alburgh
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Assist Rescue / Grand Isle
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Suspicious / Alburgh
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VIN Inspection / Grand Isle
4-21-15
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VIN Inspection / Isle La Motte
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VIN Inspection / South Hero
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Suspicious / Alburgh
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Citizen Assist / North Hero
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Citizen Assist / South Hero
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Vehicle Complaint / Alburgh
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Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
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Littering / Grand Isle
4-20-15
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Suspicious / Alburgh
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Citizen Assist / Alburgh
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Assist Rescue / Grand Isle
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Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
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Assist Rescue / South Hero
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Assist Fire / South Hero
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Theft / Alburgh
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Restraining Order / Alburgh
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Suspicious / South Hero
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Littering / Grand Isle
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Suspicious / Alburgh
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VIN Inspection / South Hero
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Phone Problem / Alburgh
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Suspicious / North Hero
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Assist Rescue / Alburgh
4-18-15
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Vehicle Crash / Alburgh
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Fraud / South Hero
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Burglary / Alburgh
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Animal Problem / Alburgh
4-17-15
Heart Of Life
Fundraiser
For Relay For Life
A special evening of fun and dancing will be
held on Saturday, May 2 at the Alburgh Legion
to raise money for the Franklin County Relay for
Life for the American Cancer Society. The band
Them Nakeds will play and there will be raffles
for many wonderful prizes. The cost is $10 and
all proceeds will support the Heart of Life Team’s
fundraising efforts for the Relay.
TOWN OF NORTH HERO
Development Review Board Meeting
A public hearing will be held at the North Hero
Town Office on Thursday May 21, 2015 at 7:00PM
to consider the following:
Application: 2015-10SW
Request: Setback Waiver
Owners: Mike & Sarah Shanahan
Location: 199 Oakridge Lane
Application: 2015-11CU
Request: Conditional Use
Owners: Bridge Bay LLC
Location: 752 South End Road
The above notices may not contain previously recessed
or preliminary hearings and may be subject to change.
For further information, any interested party may contact the North Hero town office. Any person wishing
“party status” or wish to appeal a decision must attend
and participate in the hearing.
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Vehicle Complaint / South Hero
Citizen Assist / North Hero
Alarm / North Hero
Illegal Burning / Grand Isle
Welfare Check / Alburgh
Vehicle Complaint / North Hero
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Assist Rescue / Grand Isle
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Littering / Grand Isle
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Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
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Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
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Citizen Assist / South Hero
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Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
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Fraud / Grand Isle
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Alarm / North Hero
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Suspicious / Alburgh
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Burglary / South Hero
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Burglary / South Hero
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Sex Offender Registry / Alburgh
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Citizen Assist / Alburgh
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Vehicle Crash/ South Hero
4-15-15
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Suspicious / Alburgh
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Citizen Assist / South Hero
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Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
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Threatening / South Hero
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Animal Problem / North Hero
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Vehicle Crash / Alburgh
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Assist Rescue / Alburgh
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Assist Fish & Wildlife / Alburgh
4-14-15
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Welfare Check / Grand Isle
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Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
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Fraud / Grand Isle
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Citizen Assist / Alburgh
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Citizen Assist / North Hero
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Assist Rescue / Alburgh
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Animal Problem / Grand Isle
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Assist Rescue / Grand Isle
4-13-15
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VIN Inspection / South Hero
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Juvenile Problem / Grand Isle
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Assist Fire / Isle La Motte
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Court Order Violation / North Hero
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Suspicious / Alburgh
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Theft / Grand Isle
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IsLE LA MoTTE
News
Anita Bruley
[email protected]
RADIO STATION
There is something local in the air. It is
WILM in Isle La Motte. The station is are on
1630 am, and 105.5 fm on your radio dial
and can be heard in Isle La Motte, North
Hero, Grand Isle, Alburgh, and Clinton
County, New York. The format is 40s current
music as well as comedy and talk. WILM
is a low power hobby broadcasting station
and will air your announcement on for no
charge. You can reached WILM at frogking@
surfglobal.net . ISLE LA MOTTE GREEN UP DAY
IN MEMORY OF MARYJANE TIEDGEN
Saturday, May 2 is Green Up Day in Isle La
Motte! Rain or shine, volunteers will meet at
the Isle La Motte School at 8:30 am to sign in
and receive instructions, road assignments,
gloves, bags, and the 2015 Isle La Motte
Green Up Day button. When the work is
done, lunch will be served at the Isle La Motte
Methodist Church.
This year’s Green Up Day is dedicated to
MaryJane Tiedgen, who was instrumental
in reviving and organizing Green Up Day in
Isle La Motte. She believed in keeping our
island beautiful and teaching our children
to respect and appreciate their environment. Please join us in her memory!
Please call Dave Tiedgen at 928-3223 with
questions. TOWN CLERK NEWS
The Isle La Motte town clerk’s office will
be closed on Saturday May 9, 2015.
JOKE OF THE WEEK!
A very pretty teenage girl said to her
boyfriend, “Do you think I’m vain?”
“Of course not,” he replied loyally, “Why
do you ask?”
“Well, girls as beautiful as me usually are.
HAVE A GOOD WEEK!​
Strides for James
5k/10k Run
The Third Annual Strides for James 5k/10k
run, 1-mile walk, and children’s run will be held
at the Miner Institute in Chazy on Saturday,
May 9. This event is held in memory of James
Wilson, a passionate runner and outdoorsman
whose life was cut short in 2012. The proceeds
from the race go to the James Dean Wilson
Scholarship Fund at Clinton Community College.
To register, please visit www.active.com or email
[email protected].
Island Residents Star in
Enchanted April
Escape your doldrums for an enchanted evening
of laughter and delight. Two actors from the Islands,
Kim Julow, (Costanza) and Noni Stuart, (Rose) star in
this romantic comedy, which opened at the Valley
Players Theater in Waitsfield on Friday, April 24 to a
standing ovation! The show continues this weekend
May 1 through 3. Friday and Saturday shows open at
7:30 pm and Sunday matinees begin at 2 pm.
Tickets are $12.00 and available on-line or at the
door.
Enchanted April by Matthew Barber, from the
novel by Elizabeth von Arnim has been described as,
“A comical, restorative journey of discovery…from
darkness to light, from inhibition to unrestrained joy.
Beautiful and theatrically rewarding.” —Daily Variety.
“Outstanding, top shelf!” Bill Champagne.
“Wonderful!” Paula Bradley
Set in post- WW I England, two frustrated London
housewives decide to rent a castle in Italy for a holiday
away from their bleak marriages, they recruit two
very different English women to share the cost and
the experience. There, among the wisteria blossoms
and Mediterranean sunshine, all four bloom again,
rediscovering themselves in ways that they, could
never have expected.
Don’t miss a great show featuring talented local
thespians.
Last chance to buy
tickets to the CIPCC
Wine Down Fundraiser
By: Jennifer Lestage, Executive Director
Once again the Champlain Islands Parent Child
Center is holding its famous Wine down fundraiser
this Friday, May 1 at the Snow Farm Vineyard. Each
year we run our programs based on fundraising and
donations, and we strive to have the best for our
children here at the center. I was in a training recently
with a teacher that reminded me of something I had
been taught when I was in school getting my degree
twenty years ago. She said “children’s brains develop
in the first five years of their lives” and I thought to
myself we are their educators and our programs need
to be healthy, vibrant, exciting and full of information
that will help the children have a strong start to life.
With your support, our program can give the care
and early education that the children deserve.
I would like to invite each and every one of you
to visit our website cipcc.org and buy a ticket to our
event. Come out and talk to the teachers about
what we do with the children in your community
or just sit back talk with friends and listen so some
music. Live music will be provided by local artist, Will
Warren. We have a menu of gourmet food that will
be prepared by the board and staff of CIPCC along
with some wine and music for the evening. Please
consider either making a donation or attending the
event as this means the world to our future children.
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Milton
News
Lorinda A. Henry
[email protected]
MILTON PTA
The Milton PTA has teamed up with the
Vermont Lake Monsters and has discounted
tickets available. The tickets are $6 each and
are for the Monday, June 29 game against
the Lowell Spinners, this is also planned
to be a Hot Dog Heaven night, .25 cent
hot dogs! Packets will be going home with
students next week, or contact me if you
are interested in purchasing tickets at 802363-2580. If you can’t make it on 6/29, these
tickets can be exchanged for any other home
game this season. Part of the purchase price
will benefit the Milton PTA, Thank you!
MILTON FAMILY COMMUNITY
CENTER
The Milton Family Community Center
recently voted Elsie LaBelle Volunteer of the
Month. She has been working in the office
making things run smoothly for 5 years now.
MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PROGRAM
Please join the Historical Society for a
special program of Milton High School
students presenting their Vermont History
Day projects. Join us to support the students
and learn about their fascinating topics.
Their subjects are centered on the theme
of Leadership and Legacy in History.
Wednesday May 6th at the Milton Historical
Society. Free and open to the public.
Refreshments to follow. 7pm.
LITTLE LEAGUE NEEDS YOU
Milton Little League is looking for
volunteers willing to ump behind home plate
for Majors Baseball, Minors Baseball, and
Minors Softball this season. If you are someone
with a knowledge for the rules of the game
who be interested in helping us out please
e-mail
[email protected]
Since the group is unable to pay umpires they
are also wondering if “thank you baskets”
with gift certificates ($10-20 range) donated
from local businesses could be assembled
for these volunteers. If you are or know of a
business that would be willing to work with
them on this please contact that e-mail.
GREEN UP DAY
Saturday, May 2 from 8 am to Noon – come
and help with this fun Vermont tradition –
join your neighbor’s and help pick up litter
from Milton’s 119 miles of public roadsides.
And for all your hard work, we end the day
with a BBQ at noon at the Middle Road Milton
Recreation Park shelter.
Some details: Sign up and pick up your
green bags. To prevent abusive dumping,
the litter you pick must be placed in
official bright green bags, which can be
left on the side of the road for pickup.
They may be signed for 8 AM to 5 PM in the
Town Clerk’s Office at 43 Bombardier Rd. the
week before or at the Milton Recreation Park
shelter between 8 AM to 11 AM the day of the
event.
There has been some concern about the
number of used needles (syringes) found
lately in town. Children should be warned
to get an adult. The state of Vermont offers
instructions on how to dispose of them
asfely at http://healthvermont.gov/adap/
documents/sharps_disposal_flyer.pdf
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•CHURCH SERVICES•
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M.
MILTON MUSEUM
The Milton Historical Museum will be
open Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, and
16 and 17 from 1 to 4 in the afternoons, or by
appointment.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
The Spring Milton Community Blood
Drive is being held at the Fire Station, on
May 19th, from noon to 6 p.m. Coming
into the summer holidays, the need for
blood increases but the number of donors
decreases. Please consider yourself asked.
Also, please visit us at the Milton Rescue
Health and Safety Fair, on May 16. It’s a great
opportunity to ask questions and sign up to
give the gift of life.
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.
Coming up: On Wednesday, April 29,
Corey Gottfried will be here to entertain.
Then on Thursday, April 30- Essex Tech
for Lunch. The Donation is $5 plus $1 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.
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- Saturday: 6:00 p.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
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FRIDAY, MAY 1
Wine Down Fundraiser for CIPCC at
Snow Farm Vineyard – South Hero.
Family Movie Night at the Alburgh
Library featuring “Paddington”. 7 pm
“Enchanted April” at Valley Players
Theater – Waitsfield. 7:30 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Them Nakeds Band Fundraiser for
American Cancer Society at the
Alburgh American Legion.
“Enchanted April” at Valley Players
Theater – Waitsfield. 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, MAY 3
Maple Breakfast at St. Amadeus
Parish Center – Alburgh. 9 to Noon
9th Annual St. Rose of Lima Spring
Tea South Hero. 2 to 4 pm
Enchanted April” at Valley Players
Theater – Waitsfield. 2 pm
MONDAY, MAY 4
Film night at the Alburgh Library
featuring “Big Eyes”. 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit
CarePartners at CarePartners. South
Hero. 5 to 7pm
THURSDAY, MAY 7
Vermont’s Island Line Revisited at
Isle La Motte School. 7 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 9
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, May 3rd at 10 a.m.
St. Luke’s, Alburgh
Route 2 – north end of village
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
[email protected]
• Benefit Potluck Dinner and Dance for
Karen Koch at the Alburgh American
Legion. 5 pm
• Pot Luck Dinner Dance at Northern
Lights Square Dance Club at NCSS –
Champlain, NY. 6 pm
• Smorgasbord at the North Hero
Elementary School. 5 pm
The Islander, April 28, 2015 Page 18
-FOR SALE-
--------------------------------Black Aluminum Truck Cap. Fits small truck extra -cab. C-clamps, 3 windows, roof rack + locks.
Bought in 20001, excellent condition. $350. 802372-3734 or leave message. 5/6
--------------------------------50 gallon tumbler style garden composter with
metal stand in great condition. $35 Please call
802-372-5408
--------------------------------14’ Old Town Canoe. Cane seats, paddles, floatation, anchor, good shape. $150. 802-372-4809
--------------------------------‘02 Harley Road King. Fresh everything. Ready
to go. 50MPG $8000. 802-372-4809
--------------------------------2003 17.5 ft. Sylvan Fish & Ski w 02 Honda 75 in
very good condition. Well maintained. Trailer
included. Many extras. $6900. 2008 9.9 HP
Mercury Outboard 20 inch shaft w remote controls fewer than 10 hours of use. Includes Stand,
books. $1850. Excellent condition. 1978 2 stroke
Mercury 10 HP outboard. New tank, hose &
Stand. Good condition. $390. Call 518-297-6552
--------------------------------OPEN HOUSE May 3, 2015. 10am-4pm. For SaleSouth Alburgh: 4 bedroom lakefront home at 174
Poor Farm Rd. Listed in Picket fence, property ID
#7431 or call802-796-3132 for details.
--------------------------------FARMHOUSE + BARN. 3 acres in Grand Isle, by
owner. www.107allenroadgrandisle.com 802372-5379 5/26
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-WANTED-
--------------------------------I’m looking for a summer babysitting job in the
Grand Isle, South Hero and North Hero area.
I’m a female college student available Monday
through Friday. I have babysitting experience
and love having fun with kids. Nicole Pearl
(603)657-6065 References available.
--------------------------------PONTOON BOAT FURNITURE. Bimini top, couches, swivel seats, consoles, etc. 802-363-2160
-EMPLOYMENT-
--------------------------------TRUCK DRIVER- Complete Septic is currently seek-
ing Immediate employment for a Class B, CDL licensed Truck Driver with Tanker Endorsement
duties will include some Excavation work knowledge of Septic & Excavation Services a Plus! We
offer competitive wages. Please apply in person,
schedule an appointment by calling 802-928-3572.
--------------------------------Cedar Ledge Builders is looking for experienced
carpenters and experienced roofers. Please email
your resume to [email protected] or
drop one at our office at 328 Rte.2 in South Hero. Full time employment. Appropriate tools, Valid
license, reliable transportation, customer oriented
attitude.
--------------------------------The Town of Alburgh is seeking a part-time person
for the position of assistant at the transfer station.
The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of manual tasks and will be expected to operate equipment used in compacting trash. Must
be at least eighteen years of age and able to work
weekends. The hours are Saturday and Wednesday
from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
To apply please pick up an application at the Town
Clerks Office located at 1 North Main St. and you
will be scheduled for an interview. Alburgh Town
Clerks Office 802-796-3468 5/12
--------------------------------Housekeepers Needed ASAP! Flexible hours, PTO,
401(k), supplemental insurance. Go to www.vacasa.
com/careers to apply!
--------------------------------Town of North Hero- Employment Posting. Parttime Summer Laborer. Public Works Department. Job Description: The Town of North Hero
is hiring (1) part-time Public Works Summer
Laborer. This is a semi-skilled position involving labor tasks and light equipment operations
required for the maintenance of grounds, equipment, facilities, and other publicly owned property. This position typically runs from May to
mid-October, Monday through Friday requiring
20 hours per week. The part-time laborer position is an “at will” hourly wage position with an
hourly pay rate of $10 to $15 based on experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- General knowledge of the proper care and use of power equipment and light vehicles Applicable safety rules
and regulations for personal safety and equipment operations Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Must be 18
years of age or older and requires a valid driver’s license. To apply: Complete a Town of North
Hero employment application and submit it
with a resume and letter of interest to North Hero
Town Clerk, PO Box 38, North Hero, VT 05474 or
[email protected]. This position is
open until filled. An employment application
is available online: http://www.northherovt.
com/forms/Employment_App.pdf The Town of
North Hero is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4/28
--------------------------------The Village of Alburgh is seeking a part- time
auditor. Position has no benefits. Applicants
must reside in said Village. Background in accounting is a plus. Please send letters of interest:
Village of Alburgh 1 Firehouse Rd, Alburgh VT
05440 by May 5, 2015. 4/28
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-SERVICES-
--------------------------------HOUSECLEANER- Whether its cleaning, move
in/move out or event set up/clean up, I am here
to help. Call Christine 802-370-5529 5/26
--------------------------------HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHING- Call
for free estimate to have your home,
RV/ camper, patio, decks, etc. super
cleaned
w/hot
water
&
biodegradable
detergents (Portable Water Available). Insured & References Available. Contact Brian at
(802)363-4777 or [email protected]
BTFN
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SMITTY’S TREE SERVICE. Takedown and Removal. Trimming, Chipping, Stump Grinding. Free
Estimates. Insured. Affordable. 802-372-5297
6/16
--------------------------------CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Roofing, siding, carpentry, painting, also repairs. No job too small.
Honest and reliable. Free Estimates. 802-2337031 5/19
--------------------------------ROTOTILLING $55.00 an hour. One hour minimum charge. Call Larry Adams 802-372-4288
6/9
--------------------------------Langlois
Lawn
Care,
LLCCall
today for a free estimate on Lawn Care,
Pressure Washing, Bark Mulching, Spring/
Fall Clean Ups, Brush and Small Tree
Removal, Lot Clearing, Landscaping, Property
Management, Brush Hogging, Light Trucking and
Many Other Jobs. Call Brian at (802)363-4777 or
[email protected] BTFN
--------------------------------R. ROSE CONSTRUCTION. Roofing. Additions.
Siding. We do everything Top to Bottom, Inside
and Out. Free Estimates! Insured. 802-372-5693
BTFN
---------------------------LANDRY CARPENTRY. Local General Contractor. Insured. Reliable. Call Alan 802-372-3701
4/28
-------------------------------LRM CLEANING: Local cleaning service has Immediate openings for your home or small business. Contact Lisa at [email protected] or 802233-6382 to set up a meet and greet. 5/6
-------------------------------Remodeling - Houselifting - Foundations - Painting - Barns - Roofs. Insured. UVM. Bill Miller 802355-0313 5/5
-------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in
bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802372-0194 BTFN
--------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless & steel. Inshop
& portable. Propeller, skeg repair. Jesberger
Welding. 802-796-4079 802-324-6954. 8/4/15
--------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingles, metal,
rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs.
Chimney repair. FREE ESTIMATES. INSURED.
802-372-5781 John. BTFN
--------------------------------Licensed Electrician 25+ years experience. 802796-4610 5/19
--------------------------------You’re an Overeater? You’re not Alone! Try Food
Addicts Anonymous. Phone Mtgs. 42 phone
meetings every week; AM & PM. More info: Carol 372-8672. www.foodaddictsanonymous.org
BTFN
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Little Bit
of Everything
GOOD SELECTION OF
NEW & USED
FURNITURE!
Box springs & Mattress $45 & up
2 piece Sofa $199
Bureaus $25 & up
Hutch’s $135 & up
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Remember Take a Seat in the Islands? The “Treasures” are now cabinets
instead of benches, and the event has rebranded to reflect the change! It’s the
fifth annual community art project sponsored by the Lake Champlain Regional
Chamber of Commerce, and it is coming to the Islands soon!
This year, Sam’s Wood Furniture has sponsored 18 small cabinets, all painted
by regional artists and sponsored by our local businesses. The cabinets will go
on display throughout the Islands in mid-June, attracting hundreds of visitors to
the businesses where they are located. Maps will be available at many locations.
On Friday, August 21, all the cabinets will be sold at auction at a special event at
Camp TaKumTa, who will receive partial proceeds.
Artists include: Corliss Blakely, Kimberley Bombard, Paula Bradley, Heidi
Chamberlain, Alyson Chase, Cathy Croteau, Laurie Darling, Alice Dunn, Kathie
Dustira, Linda Effel, Jessica Goerold, Nicole Mandeville, Darlene McGrath, Lyna
Lou Nordstrom, Suzanne Sauve, Amanda Schirmer, Judy Tiplady and Johanne
Yordan.
Like Take Home An Islands Treasure on facebook for updates. For information
call 802-372-8400.
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Take Home an Islands’ Treasure!
8 Vantine Ave.,
Alburgh, VT
802-796-4027
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SPRING Services!
• Mowing
•Spring Clean-up
•Pruning
•Mulching
•Bed Maintenance
•Landscape Installation
and More...
Shaun Graves
802-782-9030
[email protected]
www.vtterrain.com
CALL or Email for an Estimate!
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!
Carl Penske Enterprises
Cash Paid for
Junk Car Removal
372-4819
Excavating, Waterlines, foundations, septic systems,
driveways, roads, retaining walls, lake shore reinforcements,
town water connections.
Mooring Systems, Custom design
for your needs. Installed. Fast Service.
Scuba Diving Service, from mooring placement to ice
vehicle recovery. Zebra Mussels filters installed and services.
Welding, Certified Welder. All materials, Fabricating,
Portable Equipment.
Cabinet on left by Paula Bradley. Cabinet on right and Johanne Yordan
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Trucking, All Materials. Rototilling & Brushhogging
Save The Date
FREE METAL DAY
Free Metal Day will be held May 16 from 8 to 2 pm
at the Grand Isle Transfer Station. Free Metal Day is
open to all residents.
SMORGASBORD
The North Hero sixth grade class will be hosting a
Smorgasbord on May 9 at 5 pm at the North Hero
School. Jim Martin will be roasting a variety of meats
to be accompanied by a great selection of side dishes.
Serving will be buffet style at $10 a plate.
ANNUAL PIE SALE
The Annual Pie Sale to benefit St. Amadeus Church
and St. Joseph’s Mission will be on May 9. The sale
will be held from 9 to 1 pm at two locations this
year: On the Run (Crossroads) and the new Irving/
Jolley near the Rouses Point Bridge. There will be a
wide array of homemade pies from local area cooks
available for purchase for only $8 a pie!
INSIDE YARD SALE
Everyone has been waiting for Flea Market season
and the first one of the season will be held inside the
St. Amadeus Parish Center on May 16 from 9 until 2
pm. Vendors must reserve tables in advance. Please
call Maurice Gauthier at 802-796-4418 to reserve a
table or for more information. The Snack Bar will be
open with Maurice’s delectable soups on the stove.
ABC FLEA MARKETS STARTING UP AGAIN
Spring must be here as ABC is getting ready for the
Saturday flea market in beautiful downtown Alburgh.
First this year will be Saturday morning of Memorial
Day weekend. Reserve your space now, call Dale at
802-752-8945.
North Hero, VT
(802)372-9514
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Alburg, VT
# 1 in Grand Isle County!!
ISLANDS REALTY
SHARI
233-6392
FRANZ
777-7646
EVAN
999-6277
CARLA
363-5758
LINDA
598-9322
CRAIG
372-4179
TIM
236-1402
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Lots to Talk About
INLAND LOTS
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- 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- Spectacular views &
privately situated on a double lot w/225’
of pristine lakeshore & 1.3 acres in the
upscale Robinson Point area, bordered by
50+ acres of Preservation Trust property.
The home was updated throughout 20062011. Expansive elevated lakeside deck, 2
car Garage w/Guest Quarters. $619,000.
NORTH HERO- 2 direct lakefront, totally
renovated, camps w/views of the Green Mtns.
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.
LOTS W/LAKE AND/OR MOUNTAIN VIEWS
NORTH HERO- Super cute
and well maintained home on
1.70 acres. Beautiful views of
Lake Champlain & the Green
Mountains. 2 Car detached garage. $195,000.
SWANTON- Directly on Lake
Champlain you’ll find this cute
as a button 3 BR cottage with
enclosed porch and shared boat
ramp. Seawall. NOW ONLY
$155,000.
ISLE LA MOTTE- Build your dream cottage on
this semi-private, direct lakefront property w/200’
of gradual frontage. Sandy beach, east facing
with gorgeous Mountain view & 0.77 acre on a
dead end road. Older seasonal 3 BR mobile
home on the property & 2 out buildings. Exceptional property surrounded by upscale homes &
cottages. Now $149,900.
SOUTH HEROCharming
1900’s, 3 bedroom farmhouse located on 2 acres with pastoral views.
Many recent updates include roof,
siding & appliances. 25 minutes to
Burlington. $284,900.
GRAND ISLE- Lake Champlain sunsets & Adirondack Mountain views from
this “like new” condo for 55+ year olds.
Many nice features such as granite countertops, hardwood floors, radiant heat,
central air, gas fireplace & more. 2 garages. A must see at $269,900.
SOUTH HERO-This 1.5 BA cottage is
move in ready w/many of the furnishings
included. Relax on your deck, take a swim
in the resort’s pool, visit the clubhouse, enjoy the resorts 160 acres, use the marina
on Lake Champlain w/slips & moorings or
play golf. All this for only $89,900.
ST. ALBANS-Vintage Farm house
w/many improvements. Screened porch
& deck. Pond & berry established berry
bushes & apple trees. Country living
with 10 private acres but just minutes to
downtown! $239,900.
ST. ALBANS- Bright open design in
this, 2 BR/2 BA home on a nice 1.46 acre
lot. Partially finished basement. One
2 car attached garage and one car detached garage. Paved driveway. Only
one mile to the city. $238,900.
LAKEFRONT LOTS
On lake = no road between
4 South Main Street, Alburgh, VT 05440
2 Ferry Road, South Hero, VT 05486
Office: 802-862-0124
Office: 802-796-3426
Office: 802-372-5777