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Volunteers Needed
for Nesting Beach Clean Up Day
The annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day is on Saturday, October
25, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help. Participants are
asked to arrive at North Hero State Park between 10 and 11 am. Volunteers will pull up vegetation on nesting beaches to prepare turtle nesting
sites for next year. They may also find a few hatchlings that occasionally remain in
nests underground this late in the year. In addition to threatened spiny softshell
turtles, these nest sites are also used by map turtles, painted turtles, and snapping
turtles. Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologist Steve Parren will have hatchling spiny softshell
turtles on hand and will talk about his long-term recovery efforts with the species.
Some hatchling turtles will be raised in captivity by the ECHO Lake Aquarium and
Science Center while they are small and most vulnerable to predation. They will be
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Participants are asked to dress in layers of warm clothes and to bring work gloves, a leaf rake, short-handled
tools such as trowels, and their own lunch. Families and kids are welcome. The cleanup may run until 4 pm,
although participants can choose how long to assist.
“Last year we had nearly fifty participants, so, we’re anticipating a strong turnout again this year,” said
Parren.
To get to North Hero State Park, follow Route 2 north past Carry Bay in North Hero. Take a right on Lakeview
Drive, just before Route 2 swings west toward Alburg. Follow Lakeview almost to the end until you reach the
North Hero State Park entrance sign on the left. Drive to the end of the road always bearing right. For more information, contact Eric Lazarus at 802-658-8505 or [email protected].
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Listening to Your Business, a half-day workshop
co-presented by the Vermont Small Business
Development Center and the Lake Champlain Islands
Economic Development Corporation (LCIEDC), will be
held on Thursday, October 30, from 8 am to Noon,
at the LCIEDC Office in North Hero Village. This
interactive, “hands-on” program will help business
owners answer the question: What do I really want
from my business, and how do I get it? Learn how
to assess, plan and manage your business and leave
the workshop with a plan to achieve your long-range
vision.
“It is easy to start a business,” says Steve Densham,
SBDC counselor who will lead the workshop, “but it
is hard to make it grow. Get out from behind the
counter and get your business to the next level.”
The fee for the workshop is $75. To register,
call LCIEDC at 372-8400 or email sherri@
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Upcoming Annual
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Foundation
The 2014 Annual Meeting for the Epilepsy
Foundation will be held on Friday, November 14 at the
Elks Club on 925 North Avenue in Burlington. The
Social Hour, which begins at 6 pm, includes a silent
auction, and music will be provided by Bryan Moreau
of Moreau Theatrical Services. Dinner will follow
at 7 pm with guest speaker Bret Dale who will do a
presentation entitled Not Just Seizures-The Impact of
Epilepsy on the Family”. At 8 pm, there will be a short
business meeting followed by a presentation of awards.
The dinner choices are New York petite filet,
baked salmon and vegetable lasagna. Dessert is also
included. The cost of the dinner is $25. Reservations
need to be made by calling 1-800-565-0972 or
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Alburgh News............................................Page 4
New York News..........................................Page 5
South Hero News.......................................Page 6
Grand Isle News.........................................Page 8
Calendar of Events....................................Page 12
Isle La Motte..............................................Page 13
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Winter Farmers’ Markets
Start Soon
Don’t let the rainy weather get you down-- great local foods and crafts are still
abound in the Islands! The Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market will open their
Winter Market season on Saturday, October 25, with local vegetables, delicious
preserved foods, fresh baked goods, artisan crafts and more at the South Hero
Congregational Church on South Street in South Hero.
Spend a morning at the market: scones and coffee for breakfast, a meander
through the stalls, a chance to catch up with friends and hot soup for lunch. The
Winter Markets will take place on Saturdays, from 10 am to 2 pm, on: October 25,
November 8 and 22 and December 6 and 20.
The Meaning Behind Halloween
or Is It Hallows’ Eve?
Halloween or Hallowe’en is a contraction of “All Hallows’ Evening” also
known as Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints’ Eve. It is a yearly
celebration observed in a number of countries around the world on the
31st of October. The eve of day is the time dedicated to remembering
the dead, including saints: hallows, martyrs and all the faithful departed
believers. Within Allhallowtide, the traditional focus of All Hallows’ Eve
revolves around the theme of using “humor and hoaxes to confront the
power of death.
Alburgh will begin to celebrate this spooky day on Saturday, October 25
at the Alburgh Public Library, from 10 am to 1 pm, with a Harvest Party and
Story Walk. Take a walk down the Alburgh Rail Trails and read the fun story
picked by the Library. After the Walk, return to the Library for fun crafts,
games and snacks. The event is free and open to everyone. Costumes are
optional.
Starting at 1:30 pm, there will be the Alboogh Halloween Costume Parade.
After the Parade is over, help ABC build the Alburgh Jack-O-Lantern Wall by
carving a scary face on a big orange pumpkin that will light up the village on
Friday, October 31. Pumpkins and all carving tools will be supplied.
Franklin County Joins Statewide
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We have an Affordability Crisis in Vermont!
Unfunded Mandates
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and the Future of Vermont
A sneak peek of a powerful new PBS documentary, The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the
Future of Our Nation, will be shared in ten Vermont locations during the last two weeks of October.
On Wednesday, October 22 at the Saint Albans Historical Society at 9 Church Street, from 5:30 to
7:30 pm, Franklin County residents will have the opportunity to see the documentary sneak peek and
participate in the local community conversation.
Due to be released by PBS next spring, The Raising of America takes an in-depth look at how a strong
start for all children leads to greater individual success and a more prosperous and equitable society.
The sneak peek will be followed by a community discussion or “local take” on this national issue.
These local conversations will be led by business leaders, pediatricians, early childhood professionals
and parents from the community.
“Science tells us that the earliest years are the most critical to our children’s future success, and
research has shown that many Vermonters don’t realize this,” said Robyn Freedner-Maguire, director
of the Let’s Grow Kids campaign. “We are sharing the sneak peek of this documentary to jumpstart
conversations in communities across the state about how we can better support a strong start for all
Vermont children.”
In Vermont, 40 to 50 percent of our children are not prepared for kindergarten when they arrive;
32 percent of our third graders are reading below grade level, and 72 percent of Vermont’s children
under the age of six have all parents in the workforce, which means they are likely spending up to
forty hours per week in someone else’s care.
These Raising of America Sneak Peek & Conversations, sponsored by Let’s Grow Kids and seventeen
other Vermont organizations and government agencies, are free and open to the public.
For the complete list of Raising of America event locations, dates and panelists, visit the Let’s Grow
Kids website at http://www.letsgrowkids.org/raising-america-conversations.
Center for Health and Wellness
November Programs
YOGA: Yoga Northwestern Lifestyle Medicine presents classes on Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 pm, at the CollinsPerley Sports Complex. The cost is $12 per class or $80 for ten classes. For more information, contact Collins
Perley at 802-527-1202.
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER: On Monday, November 3, from 4:30 to 6 pm, women with cancer who are
experiencing appearance-related side effects due to treatment are invited to learn how to look good and feel
better about the skin and hair changes that cancer treatment can cause.
These free workshops are led by trained, volunteer cosmetologists, and attendees can get help with
cosmetics, skin care and head-covering options. This free, interactive demonstration will feature Carol Lumbra,
Beautician, Rail City Salon and Bonnie Rainville, Beautician, Elite Body Boutique. The group will meet at the
Northwestern Medical Center in Conference Room #1. To register, RSVP to 802-524-8479.
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Alburgh
News
Lisa Arnold . 802-796-3325
• [email protected] •
Sometimes life has some unfortunate
twists and turns, and it causes one to stop
in their tracks. It is times like this that I truly
appreciate the company of true friends who
believe in me. I am reminded to live in the
moment and be thankful. So, my message
for you all is to live your own truth, don’t
take things for granted and appreciate the
goodness around you, even if it hurts to do
so. Happy last week of October.
SCHOOL NEWS
FALL YOUTH DANCE: The Alburgh 8th
Grade Class is hosting a Fall Dance for all
students in grades 5 to 9. All area students
are welcome to attend. The dance will be
held on November 1, from 6 to 9 pm, at the
Alburgh Fire Hall. Drinks and refreshments
will be sold. YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER: The
Alburgh Class of 2015 is selling Yankee
Candles to benefit their end of year trip. You
can order online at yankeecandlefundraising.
com using group#990044230, or you
can call Tricia at 796-3799 to request a
catalog. Orders will be accepted until Friday,
October 31. They appreciate your support!
CALCUTTA: An exciting Progressive
Calcutta to benefit Alburgh’s 8th Grade
Class of 2015 will be held on Saturday,
November 15 at the Alburgh Legion. The
Grand Prize starts at $1,000 and tickets are
available for $25 each. For more information
or to purchase a ticket, please contact
Rebekah at 796-4044. You do not need to
be present to win. The Calcutta will begin at
6 pm and will be complete with raffles and
an auction for ball tickets, refreshments and
more. There will be music and dancing with
an awesome DJ immediately following the
Calcutta. Entry at the door for music only
with no ticket will be $5. Come out for an
evening of fun and chance.
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT ALBURGH
SCHOOL: Bring your kids to a fun Halloween
celebration at Alburgh School on Tuesday,
October 28 from 4 to 6 pm. There will be
cookie decorating, crafts, games, relay
races and the Scholastic Book Fair will
be open as well. Volunteers are needed.
Please call the school at 796-3573 for more
information or to volunteer to help.
CALENDAR: A Scholastic Book Fair will
be held in the School Library during the
week of October 27 to 31.
ALBOOGH’S HALLOWEEN
CELEBRATION
Bring your children to a fun and safe
Halloween event across from the Alburgh
Municipal Building on Saturday, October 25
at 1 pm with a parade starting at 1:30. There
will be a kid’s costume parade and pumpkin
carving. Food and refreshments will be
available. Help build a Jack-O-Lantern wall
that will be lit on Halloween night. Sponsored
by the ABC Committee.
SPECIAL BENEFIT DINNER AND
SILENT AUCTION
There are so many of us who have touched
by the Galicas who used to own the Alburgh
Village Store or by MaryAnn Galica through
her caring work at the Alburgh School. Well,
now is the time to give
back to this wonderful
woman who has been
so giving and kind her
entire life. The staff
at Alburgh School
has worked together
to organize a special
event to help her,
and they encourage
your support and
participation.
Maryann
has
suffered a financial
strain caring for her
husband, Don, who
was struck with a
debilitating
illness
years ago. There will
be a potluck dinner,
silent auction and
dancing on Saturday,
October 25 at the
Alburgh
American
Legion starting at
6 pm. There are
wonderful
Silent
Auction items already
donated
including
hand-crafted items,
gift
certificates,
tickets to the Flynn,
tickets to see the
Montreal Canadiens,
and so much more!
Donation of items for
the Silent Auction or
the Dinner are still
greatly appreciated. For more information
Oct 30 Exc meeting
@7:30 Nov 1 Halloween Custom
Dance 8:00pm to 12:00pm
$5.00 at door cash prize $75
/$50/$25 for best customs
All kinds of free snacks Nov 3 Legion Meeting
7:30
or to get information about making any type
donation, please contact the Alburgh School
at 796-3573. As a community, we help our
own when things get tough, and I hope
you will join us in making a difference for a
special family.
TRUNK OR TREAT
The Alburgh PTO is once again sponsoring
a Trunk or Treat-- a special holiday, family
event for the whole community to enjoy. The
Trunk or Treat will be held at the Alburgh
Parish Center on Friday, October 31 from 5 to
6:30 pm. Check out Pinterest, decorate your
vehicle and come and share some treats
with our local youth. If you are interested
in participating in this event, please contact
Jennifer at 796-3927 or 922-1500!
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
796-6077, [email protected]
HARVEST PARTY STORY WALK: On
Saturday, October 25, from 10 am to 1 pm,
the Library will host a party for the little ones!
All ages are welcome, and the party is free!
FILM NIGHT: Monday, October 27, at
7 pm, the film group will meet to view the
movie Chef, 2014.
FOR THE KIDS: Story Time is every
Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. Bring your
child to listen to a story, do crafts and have
snacks. This program is recommended for
preschool-age children.
KIDS ART CLASSES: Dot Cota is here on
Thursdays at 3:30 to do crafts with the kids!
The program is free and open to kids of all
ages.
LIBRARY TRUSTEES MEET: The Library
Trustees will meet on Wednesday, October
22.
HANDCRAFTERS MEET: The Library
handcrafters have moved to Thursday
nights. From Knitting to needlework, all
handcrafters are welcome! Come enjoy
a quiet, laidback environment with a
wonderful group of individuals to work on
your latest project. Handcrafters will meet
every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm.
LIBRARY OPEN: The Library is open six
days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday from 1 to 6 pm, Tuesday- 9 am to
5 pm and Saturday- 10 am to 1 pm.
WI-FI is available inside and outside the
Library 24/7.
New York
News
Mary Racicot . 518-297-6138
• [email protected] •
FALL CLEAN-UP
The Fall Clean-Up days for the Village of
Rouses Point will be held the week of October
27 to 31.
Residents are reminded that this collection is
for the pickup of bagged leaves, shrubs and
tree limbs less than 3 inches in diameter only.
There will be no pickup of paint cans, tires,
stumps, waste oil, stones, cement or wood.
Residents are requested to bag all leaves in
clear bags only and place them at curbside
in such a position so that parked cars, etc do
not block the pick-up truck. This will greatly
facilitate the collection.
Please do not leave any leaves, shrubs or
tree limbs to be picked up after the scheduled
week, as there will be no other pick-ups after
Friday, October 31.
ALL-YOU-CAN EAT BREAKFAST
The Rouses Point Fire Department will host
an all-you-can eat breakfast on Sunday,
October 26, from 8 am to Noon, at the Rouses
Point Fire Station.
The menu will include: eggs with omeletsto-order, pancakes, toast, homefries, ham,
sausage, orange juice milk, and coffee.
Tickets are $9 for adults, seniors over 65: $7,
children 6 to 12: $6 and under 6: free.
Please bring a nonperishable food item or
items for the Saint Patrick’s Food Shelf.
This is a great time to support your local fire
department and auxiliary.
ELECTION DAY DINNER
The Three Steeples United Methodist Church
will hold an Election Day Dinner on Tuesday,
November 4, from 4 to 6:30 pm, at the Church
at 491 Route 11 in Champlain.
The menu will include roast pork and gravy,
mashed potatoes, butternut squash, green
beans, applesauce, rolls, pumpkin or apple
pie, coffee, tea or milk. Tickets are $9 for
adults; $5 for children 5 to 12, under 5: free.
Take-outs will be available by calling 418298-8655.
Proceeds will be used to support the mission
of Three Steeples United Methodist Church.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
The American Legion Post 912 will be
sponsoring a Halloween Costume Party
featuring Strange Brew on Saturday,
November 1, at the Legion from 8 pm to
Midnight. There will be a $2 entrance fee and
a 50/50 raffle.
AGING IN PLACE
You are invited to a program on Aging in
Place Planning - Your Future to be held on
Wednesday, October 29, from 6 to 9 pm,
at the Clinton Community College Stafford
Center Theatre.
The program will include information to help
you make the best plan for you and your family
including such issues as: how to stay in your
home, make modifications to your home,
downsize your home, move to independent
living, move to a family type or assisted
living home, financial and transportation
considerations, find meaning and purpose in
retirement, volunteer opportunities.
Several agencies will be on hand to answer
any questions you may want answered.
This free event will address a variety of
topics to help you make a plan on where and
how you will live. Get practical expert advice
from across the North
Country.
Please register by
Wednesday, October
22 by phone 518565-4620 or email
at [email protected].
ny.us.
Behavioral
Health
Services
North,
JCEO,
SENIOR
Citizens Council, and
Office of the Aging,
Clinton
Community
College, and Eastern
Adirondack
Health
Care Network are
sponsoring
this
program.
BARBERSHOP
CHORUS
The Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus
will present a show on Saturday, November
8, at the Plattsburgh High School beginning
at 7 pm.
The theme of the show this year is Barbershop
Country Style. Songs will take you back to
a place where passing a jug of moonshine
around was commonplace, and to church,
where folks sought peace and sang songs
that raised up spirits.
Also performing will be Up All Night, an
award-winning quartet, and the Plattsburgh
Select Vocal Ensemble. Charlie Stone and
Split Rock will be there, along with Donnie
Perkins playing the fiddle.
Tickets are $10 for seniors, $12 for general
admission. Tickets may be obtained at the
door, by calling Mike at 561-0545, or online at
www.cumberlandbay.org. Tickets for seniors
will be available from Patti at the Senior
Center.
FOURTH ANNUAL ANGEL FUND DINNER
The fourth annual Angel Fund Dinner will be
held on Friday, November 7, at the American
Legion in Rouses Point, from 4 to 8 pm.
This event is held each year to benefit
local children and area food banks with all
proceeds remaining in the communities of
Champlain, Mooers, Ellenburg and Rouses
Point.
Dinner will include: baked ziti, side salad,
green beans, rolls, butter, peach or cherry
cobbler, coffee or tea.
Tickets are $9 for adults, $8.50 for seniors,
$6.50 for children, free for children under five.
Buy your tickets early, so, stop in or call Kim
at 298-4521 or email Kim @ Smith & Son, or
Trudy or Brigittee @ Champlain Peterbilt or
call 298-3835, ext 0.
Carl and Sally Smith and the employees
of James C. Smith & Son, Inc., 3-J Fuels,
Inc., and Champlain Truck Center, Inc DBA
Champlain Peterbilt sponsor this event.
THE MUSICIAN’S WIFE
Woodmen of the World presents The
Musician’s Wife, a mystery dinner theatre
play, to be held on Saturday, November 8,
at the Plattsburgh Elks Club, 56 Cumberland
Avenue, Plattsburgh. The doors will open at
5 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:30.
A surprising discovery reveals a 200-yearold mystery from the Battle of Plattsburgh
leading to a Gala Event and an even bigger
mystery.
There will be dinner, music/dancing, silent
auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are available
online at https://woodmen.ticketbud.com/
mysteryny or at the Woodmen Office, 43
Durkee Street, Suite 200, Plattsburgh.
Call 518-561-7213 or go online for more
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HOME TOWN 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 four-hour programming starts play at
11, 3 and 7, am and pm, except Wednesday’s
three-hour program, which is shown at 11, 2,
5 and 8, am and pm. Programming is also
available as free video-on-demand at www.
hometowncablenetwork.com and www.
plattsburgh.com. Presently, over 9,600
videos are available for free online viewing
on-demand.
Upcoming program schedule includes:
Wednesday, October 22- Champlain-Rouses
Point Mites Soccer, NCCS vs. Saranac
Modified Boys’ Soccer, Champlain Village
Board Meeting; Thursday and Friday, October
23 and 24- NAC vs. NCCS JV Volleyball,
NAC vs. Chazy Varsity Boys’ Soccer, Altona
Town Board Meeting, Saturday and Sunday,
October 25 and 26- Talking Business with
Joey Trombley at the Clinton County Clerk’s
Office, Our Little Corner with Gordie Liittle
with BOP Quilt Show, What’s Going on Here
with Bob Venne; Monday and Tuesday,
October 27 and 28- NAC vs. NCCS Varsity
Volleyball, NCCS vs. Beekmantown Varsity
Girls’ Soccer, Rouses Point Village Board
Meeting.
NOTES
Sympathy goes out to the family of Wendell
S. Castine, 80, of Lake Shore Road, who
passed away at his home on October 13,
and to the family of Anita D. Garrand, 85, of
Mooers, who passed away on October 11.
Another beautiful fall week. How wonderful
it is to go walking without a coat and to still
be able to work outside. The students are
still wearing their sandals and shorts. The
farmers are busy bringing in their fall crops,
and many who travel south for the winter
have already left. It seems seasons come
and go rather quickly.
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 6
South Hero
News
Mary S. Harwood . 802-372-4127
• [email protected] •
TOWN HEARINGS
The Select Board will hold a Public Hearing,
at 6 pm, on Wednesday November 5 at the
Town Office to establish the need, or lack
thereof, for the South Street Improvement
Project. The project will improve the roadway,
shoulders, ditching and other drainage
features along South Street between Martin
Road and a point just north of Landon Road.
LISTERS APPOINTMENTS
The Listers are starting the next cyclical
reappraisal, which will be completed in April
1, 2019. They are starting on Route 2. If
you live on Route 2, please call their office
at 372-5552 to make an appointment. They
do not have everyone’s phone numbers, so,
please call for an appointment.
ZONING BOARD VACANCY
The Town has one opening on the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. Applicants must be a
resident of South Hero and able to meet one
or two evenings a month and additional time
on land development decisions. The term
length is three-years. The Zoning Board
of Adjustment provides decisions for land
development that requires a Conditional
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of South Hero, PO Box 175, South Hero, VT
05486. Position will be available until filled.
For more information, please call 372-4841
or email [email protected].
SELECTBOARD NOTES
The Board heard public input on October
13 from Tim Maxham, who thanked the Fire
Department for putting the Town’s flags at
half-staff due to the death of Alan Kinney.
Chris Herrick asked for a moment of silence
in honor of Alan Kinney.
Jerry Werle asked for reinforcement
of zoning decisions. This topic has been
discussed and violation letters are in the
works. He then asked about new paving for
2014. The grant money just recently came
in this month and there is not enough time
to prepare the roads this fall for paving, so
paving will be in the spring.
Ruth Wallman, Executive director of
the Lake Champlain Island Economic
Development office, advised about the
Islands Center for Arts and Recreation (ICAR)
at Knight Point State Park has a 60-foot by
80-foot tent available for functions for Town
and County group. She also requested a
representative from South Hero on the ICAR
Board of Directors. Chris Herrick expressed
interest. A motion was approved to donate
$500 to ICAR for the July 4 fireworks, which
are the only licensed fireworks in the Islands.
Skip Brown, Anne Zolotas, John Beaulac
and John Roy met with Karen Bates of
the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
about the “better back roads” program grant
money available for improving storm water
runoff and redoing ditching so sediment/
phosphorous does not wash into the Lake.
The Road crew will look for areas that may
benefit from the grant.
SOUTH STREET UPDATE: The necessity
hearing for South Street has been warned for
November 5 at 6 pm. On a separate South
Street item, a resident proposed the idea of
making the intersection of South Street and
Landon Road a three-way stop and installing
“unsafe to pass” signs on South Street. After
discussion, the Board and Road department
will look into this idea and see if it a viable
option for traffic calming on South Street.
Chris Herrick and Carol Tremble met with
Mr. Lavin and a new proposal for the Town
to purchase either 76.6 acres for $450,000
or 68.6 acres for $430,000 were proposed.
They suggested reforming the Lavin Property
Working Group (LPWG) to consider both
proposals and help develop a purchase and
sale agreement. The group reconvened with
a meeting on October 20.
Elizabeth Gamache and Dave Halquist of
VEC discussed the proposed solar farm on
the approx. 25 acre property that Mr. Lavin
intends to keep and rent to them. They
stated that it will be a “green” project that
may enhance the Town’s image, and that
more electric generation during the peak
summer months will soon be necessary
as the current wiring is getting close to
capacity. If the project goes through, VEC
will install infrastructure in the form of access
roadways and underground wiring vaults
that will enhance the value of the remaining
Lavin Property. See the report in Town Hall.
A motion was approved to support the VEC
COOP Community Solar project.
Two of the three vacancies on the Zoning
Board were filled with appointments. No
one has applied for the vacancy on the
Recreation Commission. A suggestion was
made that, because the Zoning Board is a
seven-member board with three of the threeyear terms up on consecutive years and one
term up every three years, it is hard to get
three residents to apply/reapply two years in
a row. Mitch will look into the possibility of
changing the bylaws so that two terms could
be up in alternate years and three terms the
other year.
Mitch will look into the permits for the Cota
propane service on Ferry Road to see if
there are violations to the zoning permit.
After a second executive session, a motion
was approved to raise the pay of the road
crew to be more in line with the pay of the
road crews across the County. Edward
Wendel and Peter Rousseau will be raised
to $18 an hour and John Beaulac will be
raised to $21.50 per hour.
BUTTON UP VERMONT DAY
November 1 will be a statewide Button
Up Vermont day of action designed to
encourage heating and energy efficiency
through weatherization of homes. The
average Vermont family can reduced fuel
consumption 30 percent and save about
$600 through weatherization. This could add
up to a statewide savings of $500 million on
the cost of fuel oil and propane over the next
decade.
You can take action on November 1 by
sealing the storm windows in your home, or
your elderly neighbors’, visiting your local
hardware store for some do-it-yourself,
money-saving weatherization supplies or by
getting an energy audit. Find out far more
about this event, and what you can do at
www.buttonupvt.org. LIBRARY NEWS
By: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian
HOURS: Sunday and Monday- Closed;
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9 am to 4
pm; Wednesday- 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday9 am to 2 pm.
ADULT PROGRAMS: Halloween Movie
Night will be held on Wednesday, October
29, from 6 to 7:45 pm, featuring a popular
spoof zombie movie; inquire for details.
Essential Online Tools for Nonprofits and
Community Organizations, a workshop by
the Vermont Digital Economy Project, will be
offered Wednesday, November 5 from 6 to
7:30 pm.
ALL AGES PROGRAMS: Need help with
a fiber project, or want some breakfast and
camaraderie while you work? Stop by the
Library on November 8 and 15, from 9 to 11
am, for Drop-in Sewing.
DIY Terrariums will be on November 22
starting at 11 am. They are easy to make
and care for even for the most botanically
inept! Add a splash of green to the grayest
month of the year; sign up by November 15.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS: Want to
take a free continuing education course this
winter? Check out our website and look for
Universal Class and get connected to over
500 online courses!
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board
of Trustees Meeting is held on the second
Monday of every month at 4:30 pm, and it is
open to the public.
South Hero Community Library is located
at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational
and Community Center. Please stop by, email
[email protected], call 372-6209,
or visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org
for more information.
To the Editor:
Voters of Grand
Isle,
the
Town
of Grand Isle is
proposing the sale
of the Annex. The
Annex is home
to The Learning
Adventure,
a
top-notch,
highly
accredited, quality
preschool. As a
parent and a licensed teacher, I feel the voters
should know the facts before voting day. The
Learning Adventure is staffed by a team of
teachers that are caring, skilled, motivated,
professional, creative, and the list goes on and
on. The Learning Adventure teaches children
such skills as self-regulations, conflict resolution
and school readiness. Did you know 90 percent
of a child’s brain is developed by age five, and did
you know that children who are provided highquality learning experiences are 40 percent less
likely to need special education and 70 percent
less likely to commit violent crimes? Let’s give
the up-and-coming generation the best start
possible by supporting the amazing work of The
Learning Adventure by voting “No” to the sale of
the Annex on November 4. If you’re interested,
visit www.letsgrowkids.org to learn more about
the importance of early childhood education.
Thank you,
Michelle Allen,
Grand Isle
To The Editor:
I believe that Grand Isle County has been very
fortunate to have the high professional and ethical
service of David Miller as States Attorney for the
past twelve years. Mr. Miller has the experience
that enables him to make sound judgments
about when to prosecute with a trial, and when
to arrange another disposition that might better
serve the community. We should remember that
our States Attorney makes decisions and acts on
matters that have life-long consequences for all
those and their families who are brought before
the Superior Court.
David Miller has the maturity and both the
professional and ethical integrity to manage these
vital and life-changing issues. It is a fact that his
work for us as States Attorney has been of the
highest quality. He has made life better for our
community and I think we should all be grateful
that he wants to continue as our States Attorney
for another four years. We should appreciate
also his strength of character that is willing to
deal with the conflict, stress and attacks that
come with the political process. I think it is also a
fact that a strong leader will incur opposition and
that disagreements will occur. It is up to all of us
in the voting booth to examine our conscience,
weigh the quality that David Miller represents
and vote for him. David Miller has earned our
write-in vote. It is also time for more community
leaders to stand up and speak out for David.
Richard Bingham,
South Hero
To the Editor:
After reading the former Grand Isle Fire Chief’s
version of the facts, I am surprised he didn’t
blame George Bush for the situation they are in.
Here are the facts that Mr. Baron continues to
ignore: the article for a new station was defeated
at least twice before being approved after
the GIVFD leadership told the voters the new
firehouse would cost $1.75 million.
The previous Select Board did not support their
design or their location. In fact, there were never
any Select Board sponsored public hearings on
the design and location. The Board’s position
was noted in the Select Board Minutes when the
Board allowed the voters to decide if they wanted
to authorize the board to borrow $1.75 million.
Again, apparently the inability to read a ballot
leads to the constant charge that the previous
board was denying the “will of the voters”.
Both the suggested design and location was
not mentioned on the ballot. If people felt strongly
about that, they could have taken the ballot to the
Superior Court and asked for an interpretation.
They did not do that.
The previous Select Board decided to move
ahead with the construction of a new station
within the budgetary constraints of $1.75 million.
A daunting task but one the Board wanted to
make happen.
As with any municipal construction, the process
for building municipal buildings is outlined in the
Vermont League of Cities and Towns manual
which I encourage everyone to read and get
familiar with. With any new municipal project, the
Town needed to conduct a feasibility study which
had not been done when the Board decided to
move forward. The Board voted in March 2013
to commission an independent feasibility study.
The board selected Dore & Whittier, an
independent set of eyes to advise the board on
possible locations and estimated costs based on
the needs and wishes of the GIVFD leadership
who had input into the study.
The
end
result,
building a facility in the
gravel pit: Town-owned
land, with the ability
to tie into an existing
septic system, using
the cheapest materials
available, came up with
an estimated price tag of
$2.3 million! The Board
notified every resident
of this fact in their
August 2013 mailing to
the town.
How could the GIVFD
leadership proposal at a
cost of $1.75 million for a
stick built brick building
even be real? The Board
was never presented
with the budget details
that
supported
the
$1.75 million request.
When asked for them,
Mr. Baron told the board
they could not see the
details because it was
proprietary information.
What? You expect the
town to hand over $1.75
million
of
taxpayer
money with no idea how
it was to be spent? From
the feasibility study, it
was clear that the new
station as designed
could never have been
built for the $1.75 million.
When asked, the Select
Board was told they
came up with the $1.75
million figure based on
industry estimates and
standards, not actually
pricing out the project
using an estimator. So
the $1.75 million was a
very soft number and,
as it turned out, totally
unrealistic.
When previous board
members met with Mr.
Baron and their architect
in February 2013, the
architect noted that it
was going to take a
“lot of fill” to bring the
Gordon property up to
grade to put a building
on it.
See “LETTERS”
Page 10
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 7
Dick’s
Repair Shop LLC
Parts Plus Car Care Center
79 Allen Road
Grand Isle, VT
802-372-6651
Roger & Rosemary Rabideau
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 8
*Propane
Exchange
Weds & Thurs.
Valid thru 11/03/14
young to old, to haunt
the little ghost and
goblins on the trail.
Any props, lights,
smoke
machines,
special
effects,
construction
help,
haunters and ideas
would be welcome.
All will be done on
Grand Isle
News
Julie Dickie
• [email protected] •
Have news, happenings or something you
would like to share with the town? Contact
Julie Dickie today at grandislenews@yahoo.
com. The deadline for submissions is Fridays
by 5 pm.
ANNUAL GRAND ISLE SCHOOL CRAFT
SHOW
It’s that time of year to reserve your table/
space for Grand Isle School Holiday Craft
Show. The show will take place Saturday,
December 6 from 9 am to 3 pm. If you have
great crafts to sell, forms to register are
available at the school office or by emailing
[email protected].
Please
direct any questions to Tanya Saunders at
372-1326.
THIRD ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT
Halloween is upon us-- my most fave holiday!
Join the Grand Isle Recreation Committee
on Friday, October 31 at the Grand Isle
School, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, as we offer our
little ghosts and goblins a safe alternative to
trick or treating: our third annual Trunk or
Treat! Decorate your car, vehicle, wagon or
whatever you can dream up, hand out candy
to our little ones and hang out with your
community members! Food will be available
to purchase to benefit the Grand Isle School’s
8th Grade Class.
The Historical society has
graciously offered their property at the Hyde
Log Cabin again this year for the haunted
trail-- hoping mother nature will cooperate
this year! I am looking for volunteer ghouls to
help with construction: minor so we can tear
down at night, and hauntingly good actors:
Friday during the day and afternoon on
October 31; if interested, get in touch!
I can’t do it alone! Contact me today to
reserve your spot or for more details. Check
out our Facebook page for community
updates at
https://www.facebook.com/
GrandIsleVermontRecreationCommittee or
call Julie Dickie at 802-598-6533
YOUTH BASKETBALL
It’s basketball time! This year’s program
will begin on Saturday, November 1 and will
run for six weeks: November 1, 8, 15 and 22
and December 13 and 20. Kindergarten and
Grades 1 and 2 will meet from 8 to 9:30 am.
Grades 3 and 4 will meet from 9:30 to 11:30
am in the Grand Isle School gym. The best
part: there is no cost to join, and each player
will be given a t-shirt. This allows our future
NBA and WNBA stars to learn the game at
a young age! The goal of the program for
K, 1, and 2 is to learn skills and promote
team play. The 3/4 girls and 3/4 boys will
focus on skills and game play. They will also
be playing games at our school and away
against opposing teams. The 3/4 boys and
girls teams will have a scheduled practice
during the week as well as a Saturday
game after the six-week skills session is up.
Schedule for games and gym times are being
worked out. A schedule will be available in
a couple of weeks. Please fill out the form
that can be found in the School newsletter,
and return it to the Office in care of Julie
Dickie, Grand Isle Recreation Basketball.
For more information, please email Julie@
morganhorse.com or call 802-598-6533.
TOWN LIBRARY NEWS
By: Kathy Tulissi, Library Director
802-372-4797, grandislefreelibrary@
hotmail.com
NEW MATERIALS: Books- The Bone Clocks,
a novel by David Mitchell and The Blood Of
Olympus by Rick Riordan, Liar, Temptress,
Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in
the Civil War by Karen Abbottl; Audio BooksBurn by James Patterson and Michael
Ledwidge, The Heist by Daniel Silva and All
The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.
TRUSTEES MEETING: 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
from 6:30 to 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. Come join the fun!
HOURS: Tuesday- 1 to 8 pm, Wednesday9 am to Noon, Thursday- 4 to 8 pm and
Saturday- 9 am to 3 pm.
Check
out
the
Library
Blog
at
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com,
and Like us on Facebook at https://www.
facebook.com/GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary.
Little White Church
Celebrating End of
Season
The Little White Church by the Lake will close for
the season with a celebration of Thanksgiving on
Sunday, October 26 at 9 am. They will, of course,
celebrate a traditional Christmas Eve at 7 pm-- look
for further announcements about this, and, of
course, all are invited to experience this celebration
of the birth of Jesus.
They will reopen in 2015 on Easter Sunday, April 5.
They wish all their friends and neighbors a peaceful
winter and look forward to seeing you all again in the
spring.
Blessings from Rev Elizabeth and the fellowship of
the Little White Church by the Lake.
Google Your Family
Tree at the Vermont
Genealogy Library
The class Google Your Family Tree will be held
at the Vermont Genealogy Library, at 377 Hegeman
Avenue in Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, on Saturday,
October 25.
Ed McGuire will discuss how Google can be
used as a tool to find records associated with your
ancestors when normal genealogy searches don’t
locate the evidence. He’ll also demonstrate the
use of commands and operators in your queries to
improve the relevance of your search results.
Classes run from 10:30 am to Noon and cost $5
unless noted.
The Library is also open for research on Tuesdays
from 3 to 9:30 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.
For more information, visit http://www.vtgenlib.org/
or call 802-310-9285.
Christmas Bazaar and
Bake Sale in Alburgh
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Creller
Landon Post 60 in Alburgh is busy planning
one of their most popular annual events. This
year’s Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale will be
held on Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 3
pm. In addition to crafts, vendors and the bake
sale, there will be fun raffles and a wonderful
homemade luncheon for you shopping
convenience.
For more information and/or to reserve a
vendor space, contact Donna at 802-372-4210
or email her at [email protected].
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 9
Trunk or Treat in
South Hero
It’s that time of year again: time to plan for the
South Hero Trunk or Treat.
To add to the Halloween fun on South Street,
organizers are inviting people to decorate their
vehicles and dole out treats from their trunk for
trick-or-treating children. This year, the South
Hero Fire Department Auxiliary will be offering
prizes to the cars who win in the following
categories: funniest, most original and most
environmentally friendly. Of course, if you would
like to just hand out treats for the tricksters,
they’ll make room for you too.
The goal is to provide a safe environment for
island kids to trick-or-treat and an opportunity
for island community members who live more
rurally to join in the Halloween fun.
Don’t miss this year’s Trunk or Treat at Folsom
School on Friday, October 31. Join your friends
and neighbors from 5 to 6 pm. Set-up will start
at 4:30 in the Folsom School parking lot. Cars will
be allowed into the parking lot between 4:30
and 5. Between 5 and 6, cars will not be allowed
to enter or leave the area for safety reasons.
Isle La Motte
Elementary Celebrates
National Walk & Bike
to School Day
Isle La Motte Elementary School celebrated
National Walk & Bike to School Day on October 14
with the support of their community partners: the
Isle La Motte Fire Department and the Grand Isle
Sheriff’s Department. Approximately 96 percent of
Isle La Motte students in Pre-K through sixth grade,
along with the principal, teachers, parents, younger
siblings, neighbors and friends of the community
came together to walk and roll to school. They
were escorted to school by the Isle La Motte Fire
Department and followed in by the Grand Isle Sheriff. Upon arrival to school, they were greeted by a very
supportive crowd that included some of their very
own “Super Seniors”. The celebration continued
while they enjoyed a delicious continental breakfast. Isle La Motte Elementary School is one of 84 school
partners with VT Safe Routes to School. Organizers
would like to thank everyone for making walking and
biking safe on Isle La Motte.
Walk to Fight Hunger
You are invited to join the Islands Crop Hunger
Walk/ Ride on Sunday, October 26. The event will start
at the South Hero Congregational Church at 24 South
Street with all walkers and riders, pre-registered or
not, turning in donations and registering at 1 pm with
the Walk starting at 1:30, rain or shine. Refreshments
will be waiting for returning walkers and riders.
This is an opportunity for all residents of the
islands to join together to enjoy some good outdoor
exercise and to help assure all on the islands can
have nutritious food. Twenty-five percent of the
donated funds will go to the Islands’ Food for
Thought and Islands Food Shelf. The remainder will
go for international programs that help fight hunger
with food, tools, seeds, agricultural skills, education
and creating wells or dams to supply needed water.
A Second Letter To My Constituents:
As a supplement to my recent letter, I would
like to provide some facts to dispel some of the
misinformation generated by my opponent.
In my 12 years as your State’s Attorney, I have
prosecuted around 1500 cases. I have obtained
convictions in 72 percent of them, which is the same
as the statewide average for the same period.
It took a lot of work, and a lot of showing up to
do that work, to get those convictions. That does not
count the hundreds of juvenile cases I’ve handled as
well.
I am the only attorney in this one-attorney office.
The person who did that work was me and no one
else. It is an absolute lie to claim I do not show up.
It is flattering to claim that I could have achieved
my record without being dedicated to my work, but
that is not the case at all. I have the experience I do
because I do the work, and I have done it for decades.
While we are talking numbers, I would like to give
a bit more context to my dismissal numbers. 316
dismissals in 12 years’ time works out to be about 26
a year, just about two per month. While I am the only
attorney working in the Grand Isle State’s Attorney’s
office, nearby Franklin and Chittenden counties
have multiple prosecutors working in their offices
to handle the higher caseload. Over the same period
in which I dismissed 26 cases per year, the Franklin
County State’s Attorney’s office has dismissed about
65 per attorney per year, or more than 5 per attorney
per month. In Chittenden County, there have been
about 73 dismissals per attorney per year, or about
6 per attorney per month. My opponent continues
to leave you without any perspective on this issue,
because with perspective it becomes clear that there
is no issue at all.
Dismissing a case as part of a plea agreement,
where there will likely be a guilty plea by a defendant
to two or three other charges, does not in any way
equate to avoiding work or taking any days off. I
know this, my peers in our neighboring counties
know this, and we use this tool to get just outcomes
for our counties. My opponent’s and his supporters’
claims to the contrary are, at best, more evidence of
his lack of experience.
On another front, my opponent and his supporters
have been claiming that he “won” the only case he
had against me in court. This is yet another myth. In
that case, he filed three motions. Two of the motions
were denied by the judge, and the third was irrelevant
to the outcome of the case. His client, charged with
two crimes, pled guilty to one misdemeanor and
one felony. My opponent wanted one of the charges
to be dismissed and the other to be reduced to a
misdemeanor as part of a plea deal, but I refused.
That‘s two convictions on two charges (and no
dismissals) in his case. And yet, we are supposed to
believe, somehow, that this counts as a win.
In his ads, my opponent claims I do not respect
court deadlines. He bases that on one document.
This is a rare example of a claim that he has made
that it is possible for me to address, since some
(supposedly) supportive evidence is provided. And,
we see in this case why he is so reluctant to make his
claims concrete. Anyone who bothers to read that
document will see that the judge actually denied
the opposing attorney’s motion for sanctions, and
goes on to clarify some confusion that had resulted
in a miscommunication. It is untrue to state that I
do not respect court deadlines.
This past Thursday, my opponent made another
entry onto the long list of things which show how illprepared he is to become anyone’s State’s Attorney,
and throws into question his sense of judgment
and propriety. On jury drawing day, when he knew
the courthouse would be packed with prospective
jurors, he showed up wearing his political badge
on his clothing. He positioned himself in the
front row of the seats in the courtroom, where all
of the potential jurors would see him. He parked
his vehicle, with his political signs prominently
displayed, in a parking spot reserved for those with
handicaps, so that it would be clearly seen by the
potential jurors on their way into the courthouse,
turning the time-honored judicial process into a
colorful, self-serving political display. When this was
brought to the judge’s attention, my opponent was
ordered to remove his political badge. Apparently
having no interest in being at the courthouse if he
could not advertise, he quickly left and did not
return.
Since I’ve been your State’s Attorney, the crime
rate has dropped. We live in the safest county in the
state. I am proud of the part I have played in our
effective justice system, and I will continue to bring
effectiveness and dignity to the position should you
write me in on your ballots in November.
What exactly is the experience that my opponent
claims qualifies him for the job? It is certainly not
based on volume of criminal cases handled within
his two years of mostly domestic law practice. It
is no substitute for experience to be critical of my
record with no meaningful record of your own.
In closing, I want to remind everyone that this is
not a political office. Politicians statewide will feel
obligated to endorse my opponent because he won
the nomination for their party, not because he is
the better candidate. Not even endorsements are a
substitute for experience.
Yours sincerely,
David G. Miller
Grand Isle County State’s Attorney
All of these false stories are meant to direct
attention away from the fact that my opponent is not
qualified nor prepared for the job of State’s Attorney.
Experience is important. My opponent claims in a
recent ad that he has several virtues I do not. I have
addressed a few of those false claims here, but in any
case virtues such as “eagerness and available” mean
nothing if you don’t have the skills to do the job, and
have not invested the time necessary to learn the ins
and outs of the legal process.
My style is to be measured and deliberate. This
is a quality I had in common with my law school
classmates and with my experienced colleagues.
Paid for by Reelect Miller State’s Attorney, 14 Tebeau Terrace, Grand Isle, VT
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 10
LETTERS
Continued from page 7
Was that in the $1.75 million budget? If so, how
much was that estimate? We will never know as
it was kept hidden from the Town. Now, we are
seeing just how much that one item is.
It is time for Mr. Baron to own up to the facts
and for everyone to work together to get this
project done. Going back to the drawing board
and being honest with the Town would be a nice
place to start. Maybe taking a look at renovating
the existing building on the existing site could be
a lot less than the $1.75 million authorized and
still give the town a building we can be proud of while meeting the needs of our volunteers.
One other fact, now that everyone has seen their current year tax bills, they need to know that this
increase does not include bond principal and interest on the $1.75 million. That’s coming.
Sincerely,
Ron Bushway
Grand Isle
To the Editor:
This past week, the Select Board notified the voters of an upcoming non-binding resolution regarding
the sale of the Annex, with first right of refusal going to Elaine Chasse of the Learning Adventure. The
Learning Adventure is a high quality pre-school and childcare that is privately owned and has been
operating out of the Annex for more than twenty years. On the surface this seems pretty simple: sell
the building to Elaine Chasse for the pre-school-- everyone moves along with life, but as with most
things, it’s not that simple and here’s why: The Learning Adventure has been able to provide its low
cost/high-quality service in large part because of the inexpensive cost of
operation. The Town purchased the Annex building from the School in the
early 1990s for $1, providing the Town inexpensive cost of operation for
the building. The negotiated rent has been very reasonable over the years.
Although the rent is reasonable, recent revenue and expense reports show
a yearly average profit for the building, generated from rents and fees paid
by Learning Adventure. The Town does not subsidize a private business,
in fact, the private business generates income for the town. The cost of
tuition is further kept low by minimal profit margins of the business. The
goal of keeping quality pre-school education affordable was priority over
large numbers in the black.
The subsequent outcome of this is The Learning Adventure most likely
will not be able to afford the purchase of the Annex. Even if the cost of the
building was well under fair market value, the impact to operating expenses
would be dramatic. Expenses like taxes, grounds-keeping and building
maintenance would vastly increase the operating cost and a corresponding
spike in tuition would result.
The Learning Adventure understands that the taxpayers already carry
some of their load financially, but they have and do offset that by doing,
on their own, things that are not their responsibility. Things like lead paint
inspections were completed by Learning Adventure staff for several years,
and they continue to provide annual specialized cleaning services required
in accordance with the Essential Maintenance Practices, maintenance to
the playground equipment and upgrading the playground. These are some
of the responsibilities Learning Adventure and their families take on to help
keep the operating expenses for that building down. Although the average
profit margin over the past ten years is not huge, rent and fees paid by
and collected from Learning Adventure are in excess of building operating
costs.
Other savings is in the area of tuition. Recent
law changes are going increase the number of
children needing pre-kindergarten education.
The school district is going to need to have a
plan for these changes. Currently, the tuition
expenses paid to the Learning Adventure are
less than what it will cost to house and employ a
licensed teacher and classroom assistant. That’s
a savings in the school budget. It’s important
to note that The Learning Adventure currently
collaborates with the Grand Isle School District
to meet these needs so the School doesn’t
increase their budget: your taxes, to plan, hire,
provide a classroom and pay salary and benefits
to cover this mandate.
So, why do we care about the Learning
Adventure? Ask any of the families that have
used the services of The Learning Adventure
over the years. Over 150 students graduated
that pre-school, some of them now graduating
college, some have returned for summer jobs.
The education these children received came
from caring and motivated teachers. It came from
a five-star rated pre-school facility. The teachers
are trained in the latest topics and strategies like
Social Thinking Theory, Childhood Conflict Skill
Building, and Alert program for Self-Regulation.
None of these programs are required, but the
staff seeks these programs out due to their
commitment to teach the whole child on all levels.
It’s not just daycare. The staff is trained to teach
others and mentor others in Teaching Strategies
Gold: the state required documentation and
assessment tool. It’s how the State ensures “no
child is left behind”.
The Learning Adventure strives to be part of
the community. Although a small business, the
school has provided a work place for more than
twenty residents in the county over the past
twenty-four years. They have supported local
businesses through field trips and patronage.
They’ve helped others through parenting
workshops, donations to the local food shelf and
taught children how to positively impact others
with programs that partner with the Round Barn,
CIDER and other local causes.
Ultimately, if the building is sold by the Town,
The Learning Adventure may have to relocate
or more likely, shut down. Both outweigh all the
good it does, and its service to the community
will be disrupted, or more likely, lost. We’re
asking that you consider these facts about the
impact of this vote. Then vote not to approve the
sale, because voting “No” to the sale really is
that simple.
Sincerely,
Elaine Chasse, Stacy Beaulieu, Krista Mitchell
The Learning Adventure Staff
To the Editor:
Why I Support Dustin and Norm: I’d like to
show my support of Norm McAllister and Dustin
Degree for the Vermont State Senate. I have an
appreciation and respect for everyone that steps
forward to serve, especially when they share
the common goal of wanting to make Vermont
a better place to live. As Vermonters, we face
many challenges in our daily lives. We see it
through the high property and income taxes,
increasing electrical and utility bills, volatile gas
prices and the ridiculously high interest rates
on college tuition loans. Norm and Dustin have
the practical experience and common sense
approach that the people of Franklin County
need in Montpelier. As a team in Montpelier, they
will have the foresight and political will to take on
the tax and spend status-quo. For young adults
like myself to stay in Vermont our cost of living
needs to be affordable. Norm and Dustin have
the talent and knowledge to help make Vermont
more affordable for all of us and for our next
generation. Vote on November 4. Nothing will
change if you don’t.
Ross Lavoie
Swanton
To the Editor,
I have met and spoken to David Miller,
Grand Island County’s States Attorney
multiple times through the years. He has
been present at many community functions
that members of our family have attended.
He is aware of, supportive of and involved
in what goes on in our communities. I have
found him to be knowledgeable, accessible,
always willing to talk but humbly does not
impose himself on others. He shows interest
in and commitment to the people and
activities in the County.
When I have met with David Miller to
discuss matters in the purview of his
professional role, he has been sincerely
interested in our concerns. He thoughtfully
considered the facts and provided wise and
knowledge-based guidance and assistance
where appropriate.
The person I know as David Miller, Grand
Isle County States Attorney is a thoughtful,
serious, reliable, approachable, decent,
experienced,
professional
prosecuting
attorney and a person of integrity who
works to protect island residents from crime,
promote our safety and reduce recidivism.
I believe David Miller effectively serves
Grand Isle County and the cause of justice
in our county and merits my vote and the
vote of all to continue his good work as our
State’s Attorney. I am glad he is seeking
write-in votes from voters of all parties. I
hope a majority will join me in writing in
David Miller’s name to continue as Grand
Isle States Attorney. Remember to fill in the
blank next to your written David Miller name.
Sincerely,
William A. Kennedy, Grand Isle
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 11
Paid for by Reelect Miller State’s Attorney, 14 Tebeau Terrace, Grand Isle, VT
Tour
Exotic Thailand from
Your Easy Chair
On Thursday and Friday, October 23 and 24,
Lyn Jarvis, of South Hero, will host a tour of
Thailand on WCAX-TV’s Across the Fence seen
at 12:10 pm. He will begin in Bangkok, its capital
city of more than 8 million people, and continue
north to Chiang Mai. Some interesting stops
include the ancient city of Ayutthaya, once the
largest city in the world, now a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, Sukhothai, the birthplace of the
Thai nation and Rong Khun, the beautiful White
Temple.
At the northern tip of the country is the famous
Golden Triangle, the
meeting point of
Thailand, Laos and
Myanmar where it
is possible to visit
three countries in
one day. About a half
dozen adventurous
travelers
ventured
13th Annual Grand Isle
into Myanmar which
just
opened
its
County Family Halloween Party
borders for tourism
less than five years
Saturday, October 25th
ago. Other favorite
6:00 - 8:00
places included the
Camp Ingalls, North Hero
Mae Sa Elephant
A Free, Fun-Filled Party for All Ages.
Camp, an Orchid
Farm, and a remote
mountain
village
Cookie & Cupcake Decorating
to see women who
Crafts • DonutBites
wear brass rings
Ghost Bowling • Hotdogs • Popcorn
around their necks as
Sponsored by the North Hero Recreation Committee
a symbol of cultural
identity and beauty.
Pizza
Pan's South Hero
372.4729
Open 7 Days
at 4:30
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 12
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
- Staying Strong in Vermont exercise program
at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh
starts at 9:30 am followed by Flu Clinic and Foot
Clinic from 10 am to Noon; the NH Bridge
Club will meet at 11:30 am and the Weight Loss
Challenge from 5:15 to 6:15 pm.
- American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Saint
Amadeus Parish Center, Alburgh from Noon to
5 pm.
- How to Start Your Own Business workshop at the
Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development
Office, North Hero from 5 to 8:30 pm.
- Grand Isle County Republicans to meet at the
Grand Isle County Courthouse, North Hero
starting at 7 pm.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
- Bingo at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center,
Alburgh with doors opening at 5:30 pm, games
start at 6:30.
- Conversational French Class at the Islands in
the Sun Senior Center starts at 6 pm.
- The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the
Future of Our Nation sneak peek at the Saint
Albans Historical Society from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
- Staying Strong in Vermont exercise program
at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh
starts at 9:30 am.
- Tour Thailand with Lyn Jarvis from South Hero
on Across the Fence on WCAX Channel 3 starting
at 12:10 pm.
- Acrylic Painting Group at the Islands in the Sun
Senior Center, Alburgh starting at 6 pm.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
- Coffee Hour at the Islands in the Sun Senior
Center, Alburgh starts at 9 am.
- Thailand’s Ma Sae Elephant Camp with Lyn
Jarvis from South Hero on Across the Fence on
WCAX Channel 3 starting at 12:10 pm.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
- Turtle Beach Clean-Up Day at the North Hero
State Park starts between 10 and 11 am.
- Harvest Party and Story Walk at the Alburgh
Public Library from 10 am to 1 pm.
- Champlain Islands Winter Farmers’ Market at
the South Hero Congregational Church from 10
am to 2 pm.
- Google Your Family Tree Class at the Vermont
Genealogy Library, Colchester from 10:30 am to
Noon.
- Emmons Island Haunted Trail, Grand Isle with
children’s walk from 4:30 to 6 pm, costume
contest at 5, and main event from 6:30 to 10 pm.
- Saint Ann Farm Harvest Dinner at the Parish
Hall, Milton starting at 5:30 pm.
- Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction at the Alburgh
American Legion starting at 6 pm.
- Barn Dance at Kristy’s Korner, Grand Isle from
8 pm to Midnight.
- Blue Jean Ball at the American Legion, Saint
Albans.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
- Little White Church, Swanton End-of-theSeason Thanksgiving Celebration starts at 9 am.
- Islands Crop Hunger Walk/Ride starts at
the South Hero Congregational Church with
registration at 1 pm and kick-off at 1:30.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
- Efficiency Vermont Community Forum in the
Bellows Free Academy Cafeteria, Saint Albans,
from 6 to 7:30 pm.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
- Listening to Your Business Workshop at the Lake
Champlain Islands Economic Development
Corporation Office, North Hero from 8 am to
Noon.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
- Trunk or Treat at Folsom Educational Center,
South Hero from 5 to 6 pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
- Franklin Grand Isle Bookmobile Auction at
14 Star Brewing Co., Saint Albans with doors
opening at 5 pm and bidding starting at 6.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
- Election Day Dinner at Three Steeples United
Methodist Church, Champlain, New York from 4
to 6:30 pm.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
- A History of 19th Century Photography discussion
at the Milton Historical Museum starts at 7 pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
- Alburgh American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale from 9 am to
3 pm.
- Champlain Islands Winter Farmers’ Market at
the South Hero Congregational Church from 10
am to 2 pm.
- Northern Lights Square Dance Club Dance at
Northeastern Clinton County School, Champlain,
New York from 7:30 to 10 pm.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
- Epilepsy Foundation Annual Meeting at the Elks
Club, Burlington with social hour starting at 6
pm, dinner at 7 and business meeting and awards
at 8.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
- Champlain Islands Winter Farmers’ Market at
the South Hero Congregational Church from
10 am to 2 pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
- Holiday Craft Fair at the Isle La Motte
Elementary School from 9 am to 2 pm.
- Champlain Islands Winter Farmers’ Market at
the South Hero Congregational Church from 10
am to 2 pm.
- Milton Community Youth Coalition Calcutta
and Silent Auction at the Eagles Club, Shelburne
from 6 to 9 pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
- Champlain Islands Winter Farmers’ Market at
the South Hero Congregational Church from 10
am to 2 pm.
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Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486
Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: [email protected]
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm
Island Roman Catholic Parishes
Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,
Isle La Motte & South Hero
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.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 a.m.
North Hero
United Methodist
Church Worship
Combined Service at
9:30 a.m.
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UNION BIBLE CHURCH
Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
796-3055
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SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
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St. Thomas’, Rtes. 225 & 202, Noyan
Sunday, October 26th -- Worship at 10 a.m.
St. Luke’s, Rte. 2, Alburgh
Sunday, November 2nd -- Worship at 10:30 a.m.
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
[email protected]
We Welcome You To Attend
Island Bible Fellowship A/G
North Hero Community Hall
Rte 2, North Hero Village
Sunday Services 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Pastor Larry Rohm
802-393-9427
Another week has rolled around, and it’s time to
get all the news that I know out to you. I’ve had
lots of appointments this week: I had a medical
doctor appointment, an appointment on Friday
with Vermont Medical, and I have to see a back
specialist and hearing aid specialist this week.
There seems to be something all the time. I hope
that my appointment will be more enjoyable
soon.
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Tim
Kelly, as we heard the news of Tim’s passing.
Tim served the Isle La Motte School with care
and excellence. Tim was a devoted family man,
a Marine and stone mason. Tim is the third one
from our small school to have passed in a few
months time.
SCHOOL NOTES
It is pride and joy that we feel as we take our
students to various places and receive such
comments about our students. Up at the Fish
Hatchery with our K-1 kids, it was noted by the
tour guide that he had never had such wellbehaved young students. Mr. Flax took his 4-5-6
graders to the Isle La Motte Historical Society
to learn blacksmithing from Mr. Allen Barry
who’s comment was: “Today’s criticism of young
people who don’t know how or aren’t motivated
to say thank you certainly does not apply to these
children. They made my day.”
Educators and visitors who visit our School have
many comments of how they like our School.
Teachers and staff members all love to work in
our School.
CLOTHES CLOSET
The Clothes Closet at Saint Amadeus Parish
Center in Alburgh is open on Monday and
Wednesday from 10 am until 3 pm, and they are
in need of fall and winter children’s clothes.
JOKE OF THE WEEK!
Johnny was sprawled half out of his desk and
chewing gum in a very slovenly manner, causing
his teacher to say, “Johnny take that gum out of
your mouth and put your feet in!”
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
Birth Announcement
Congratulations to proud parents Daniel and
Katherine (Daniels) Foster, of North Hero, who
welcomed baby boy Patrick Finnigan Foster into
the world on October 1, 2014.
Haunted Trail to
Benefit
Islands Food Shelf
The Emmons Island Haunted Trail will return
on Saturday, October 25 at 1 Island Meadows
Lane in Grand Isle. The long, scary walk in
the dark is peopled by all manner of creepy
creatures. The main event will run from 6:30 to
10 pm, and admission is $10 per person or seven
unexpired items for the Food Shelf; bring an
extra food item, and get a free finger light.
The children’s walk does not have live actors
and runs from 4:30 to 6 pm with a costume
contest at 5 pm. This portion of the event is free,
but donations will be accepted.
Lastly, you are advised to come ravenous
because food will be available on-site. Dress
for the weather, and for more information, see
Facebook or call 802-372-4113.
The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 13
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Tel: 802-238-4802
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The Islander, October 21, 2014 Page 14
Grand Isle School is looking for
a temporary school custodian,
Monday through Friday, up to
40 hours per week. Position to
begin immediately. Responsibilities include: Maintaining the
cleanliness and appearance of
the school building, including
office, classrooms, restrooms,
cafeteria and health area, set-up
and take-down of areas sued for
school and community events,
and other projects as assigned by
the administration. The ability
to interact respectfully with the
school community is a must.
Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Hired applicant will be
required to do a Criminal Background Check at their expense.
All applications must include
cover letter, current resume and
three letters of reference and be
sent to:
Eric Arnzen, Principal
Grand Isle School
224 US Route 2
Grand Isle, VT 05458
(802) 372-6913 X102
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-FOR RENT---------------------------------
NORTH HERO: House rental,
900sf. East Shore. 1 bdrm, hard
wood floors, new carpet, garage,
screen porch, lease, sec. dep.
$950/mo. + utilities. 802-3785025 10/14
-FOR SALE-------------------------------Get ready for next season. Great
buys! Mooring chain 1/2 inch $3
per foot 3/8 inch $2 per foot.
Malibu Ocean kayak sit on top 12
foot with two sets of paddles for
two people. $350. 802-372-4377
10/21
-------------------------------4 New Studded Winter Snow
Tires. 205/70/R15 $75/ea 802372-5779
-------------------------------Clean late cut mulch hay. Good
for mulching, banking, bedding or water lines. $2.50 multibale discount. Call 802-309-5500
South Hero
10/21
--------------------------------
-------------------------------2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT,
63k miles, garaged from new, excellent condition, power liftgate,
6 disc CD/DVD changer, rear seat
video system. $5,200 802-3724491 10/28
-WANTED--------------------------------TO TRADE: Open bow 151/2 foot
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with 70 HP Mercury outboard, excellent condition for “Army Jeep” fair
to good condition, DRIVEABLE - No
Junk. Please call 514-365-5852 to be
seen at 156 Poor Farm Rd., South
Alburg of the North Hero bridge.
10/21
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-JOBS-------------------------------Experienced Wait Person - The
North Hero House is seeking an
experienced individual to serve
dinner Friday & Saturday nights
this fall and winter. Please send
resume to info@northherohouse.
com or stop by the North Hero
House.
--------------------------------Apartment Available – North Hero
Village. Lakeside apartment available in North Hero Village, upstairs
from the Lake Champlain Islands
Economic Development office. One
bedroom, spacious kitchen, washer/
dryer, tub with Jacuzzi. Free offstreet parking. Water, snow removal, lawn mowing, recycling and trash
removal included. Walk to world’s
best general store, Hero’s Welcome.
Upstairs from daytime business.
Available November 1. Call Lake
Champlain Islands Chamber at 3728400. Credit and rental references,
one year lease, no smoking or pets
please.
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-SERVICES-
-------------------------------Remodeling - Houselifting - Foundations - Painting - Barns - Roofs.
Roof painting. Insured. UVM. Bill
Miller 802-355-0313 10/28
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ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of
sewing. Alterations, mending,
formal wear. Specializing in
bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802-372-0194 BTFN
--------------------------------R&L HOME & LAWN CARE.
Landscaping, Mowing, Property Maintenance, Bark mulch,
Small bucket loader, Brush-hog,
Tree service, Spring seasonal
clean-up, General carpentry,
Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling. Fully insured. Free estimates. 802-372-4486 BTFN
-------------------------------M and T Excavating. Light excavation services offered. Septic tanks
replaced, leach fields and mound
systems installed, lot clearing,
footings and foundations dug.
Mark 802-363-5922 Tracy 802373-0016. 11/18
--------------------------------SEWING MACHINE SERVICE. Repairing most makes. We come
to you. Free estimates. 802-3724497 BTFN
-------------------------------LANDRY CARPENTRY. Call Alan
for your general contracting projects. 802-372-3701 11/25
--------------------------------R. ROSE CONSTRUCTION. Roofing, Additions, Remodeling,
Decks, Porches, Windows, Siding, Etc. Free Estimates. Fully
Insured. 802-372-5693 BTFN
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Welding, Certified Welder. All materials, Fabricating,
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TIDY THE BEACH, SAVE THE TURTLES
On Saturday, October 25, you have the
opportunity to make a difference in the health
of the spiny softshell turtle population. Vermont
Fish and Wildlife is asking for your help to pull
up vegetation and otherwise prepare the beach
for nesting that these turtles, and others, favor at
North Hero State Park.
I have attended this effort in the past, and it
is a great family-friendly activity that leaves you
feeling like you made a difference. You are asked
to wear warm clothes and bring gloves and any
weeding tools you may have, as well as, a lunch.
Participants should arrive between 10 and 11
am, and the work may continue until 4 pm, but
you don’t have to stay for the whole day-- any
time you are willing to contribute is welcome.
LISTENING TO YOUR BUSINESS
Listening to Your Business will be held on
Thursday, October 30 at the Lake Champlain
Islands Economic Development Corporation
(LCIEDC) Office in North Hero from 8 am to
Noon. This interactive, “hands-on” program
will help business owners learn how to assess,
plan and manage your business and leave the
workshop with a plan to achieve your long-range
vision.
The fee for the workshop is $75. To register,
call LCIEDC at 372-8400 or email sherri@
champlainislands.com.
WHAT’S UP IN NORTH HERO?
Do you have something you would like to
share with your North Hero neighbors? I am
always looking for your input on what appears
in this column; please send your stories, events
and ideas to [email protected].
PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER
By: Joe Resteghini, Principal
The seeds of success are planted in the
minds of the children. North Hero School is
walking the walk. This past two weeks, during
our extra enrichment/support time I observed
children anxious about making progress in their
learning. Children were working on goals, based
on the data that their early math assessments
have shown. Children worked on specific math
strategies that will support their learning for this
year and beyond. And I had the pleasure of
doing an enrichment cycle with some students-learning the game of chess. Some of the
students, who may never have played before,
are now proficient enough to give me a run for
my money. It is inspiring to observe the level of
learning that goes on in our building.
At the district level, and for folks outside of
North Hero, our SWIFT work is focused on
aligning common themes around the district.
Just think about the level of improvement that
could be realized by having common language in
behavior, progress monitoring, and professional
goals for teachers. This is an exciting step.
November 18 is a date to put on the calendar:
the third and fourth grade will be highlighting their
global studies for families. This song and dance
event is not to be missed, and it will take place
from 8:20 to 8:45 am, to best accommodate busy
work schedules.
The third and fourth graders made it to the
Tool Museum in South Hero this week. They had
a great time learning about colonial era tools, and
how they are made. We are proud to offer a new
course study at enrichment time: Blacksmithing
101.
The fifth graders are in a world of leisure when
it comes to long division. When I was in fifth
grade, I lost tears, sweat, and time with friends
trying to grind out the steps of long division. Had
I had Ms. Aubin and the support of the sixth
grade kiddos this year, all my problems would
have gone away. The class created a model that
is easy to follow, includes a song that gets stuck
in your head and makes all things possible.
Teachers had the opportunity to analyze what
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has worked and what needs work during some of
their “team” time at a recent in-service. Students
had a long weekend, which is always a bonus
when you are a kid. A strange thing happened
when I made the announcement that we wouldn’t
be having school that Friday. After our morning
meeting, I had more than a few kiddos come to
me and say, “I wish we still had school tomorrow.”
I’m going to take that as a really good-- maybe a
little strange, but still good, sign.
LIBRARY NEWS
By: Judy Poquette, Librarian
372-5458, [email protected]
HOURS: Tuesday from 2 to 7 pm Thursday10 am to 3 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 1 pm.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Don’t forget
that a Children’s Storytime is held on Tuesdays
starting at 3 pm.
E-BOOKS TO BORROW: Now it’s even
easier to borrow e-books. Go to our website,
choose Resources and click on the icon Listen
Up- Vermont. The 14 digit patron barcode
number found on the back of your library card
is the password for your account. Need help?
Stop by the library for a demonstration.
FREE PASS: The Echo Pass is available for
all Vermont residents, and it may be checked out
for two days.
WI-FI: Available 24/7 from our parking lot.
Free public computers are also available.
New F/GI Workforce
Investment Board
Executive Director
Kathy Lavoie of Swanton has been appointed as
Franklin Grand Isle Workforce Investment Board
(FGIWIB) Executive Director. Lavoie was hired as
Interim Executive Director in May with the resignation
of previous ED, Marilyn Savoy. Kathy has been the
FGIWIB’S Director of Franklin County Internships
and Placements for the past eight years and will also
continue in that role. Paul Clark, Chair of the FGIWIB
said, “We are excited about focusing on the continued
good work of the FGIWIB. Lavoie is a known leader in
this region and we are pleased that she has agreed
to take this role.” Lavoie sits on numerous regional
committees and Boards, including Franklin County
Industrial Development Corporation, Franklin County
Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Franklin Grand
Isle Court Diversion.
The Franklin Grand Isle Workforce Investment
Board (FGIWIB) is a volunteer consortium of
businesses, educational entities, service agencies
and community members working together to
identify and address current and future workforce
needs. Their mission is to foster development of
skilled life-long learners and enrich the quality of
lives by providing opportunities for people to achieve
their highest potential. The FGIWIB believes that a
skilled workforce is essential to an economy that is
sound, diverse and competitive. With other regional
partners, including Franklin County Industrial
Development and Northwest Technical Center, the
WIB determines what we want for our economic
future, organizing education and training programs
that will support businesses and individuals in
shaping a qualified workforce.
FCIDC Executive Director, Tim Smith notes,
“Working with employers in the region to deliver
targeted training to their employees, results in
a stronger more resilient workforce. Countless
individuals have furthered their careers due to
the training and testing programs administered by
the FGIWIB. Kathy Lavoie has the experience and
commitment to continue this mission.”
Contact Kathy at [email protected]
or 802-782-1924.
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Legal
Notices
STATE OF VERMONT
PROBATE COURT DISTRICT OF GRAND
ISLE, SS.
DOCKET NO. P91-9-14Gi
IN RE: The Estate of Michael P. Smith, North
Hero, VT
GRAND ISLE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
WARNING FOR HEARING
The legal voters of the Grand Isle Town School
District are hereby notified and warned of a Public
Hearing to be held at the Grand Isle School in said
Town on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 6:30 PM in
the evening. Said hearing is an Information Hearing
to discuss the article listed below to be voted on by
Australian Ballot on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
GRAND ISLE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICIAL WARNING
The legal voters of the Grand Isle Town School
District are hereby warned to meet at the Grand Isle
Town Office located at 9 Hyde Road on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014, polls open between the hours of
7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. to vote by AUSTRALIAN
BALLOT on the following article
ARTICLE I
Non-binding, advisory referendum: As a school
district not maintaining a public high school, Grand
Isle town may choose to provide residents with
the choice of any public or approved independent
or private high school, OR designate an approved
independent school or a public school as the sole
receiving high school of the district. Do you support
the elimination of high school choice and the designation fo a single receiving high school.
Dated at Grand Isle School District, Vermont this
29th day of September, 2014.
GRAND ISLE SCHOOL BOARD
Recorded and posted this 30th day of September,
2014 at the Town Clerk’s Office in Grand Isle.
ATTEST: Cheryl Titus Vantine, Town Clerk
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
WARNING
The legal voters of the Town of Grand Isle, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to meet at the
Town Offices in the Town of Grand Isle on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 between the hour of seven
o’clock (7:00_ in the forenoon (a.m.), at which time
the polls will open, and seven o’clock (7:00) in the
afternoon (p.m.), at which time the polls will close,
to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business:
ARTICLE I
“Will the legal voters of the Town approve a
non-binding authorization of a sale for 81 Allen
Road, the Annex, with right of first refusal to Elaine
Chasse of the Learning Adventure”.
The legal voters of the Town of Grand Isle are
further notified that voter qualification, registration
and absentee voting relative to said special meeting
shall be as provided in 24 V.S.A §1303 and Chapters
43, 51, and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes Annotated.
The legal voters of the town of Grand Isle are further notified that an informational meeting will be
held at the Grand Isle School in the Town of Grand
Isle on Thursday, October 30th at six o’clock (6:00)
in the evening (p.m.), for the purpose of explaining
the proposed ballot items and the financing thereof.
Adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the
Board of Selectmen of the Town of Grand Isle duly
called, noticed and held on September 29, 2014. Received for record and recorded in the records of the
Town of Grand Isle on September 30, 2014.
/s/ BOARD OF SELECTMEN
ATTEST: Cheryl Titus Vantine, Town Clerk
Death Notices
TIMOTHY JOHN KELLY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To the creditors of the estate of MICHAEL P.
SMITH, late of North Hero, Vermont:
We have been appointed personal
representatives of the above named estate. All
creditors having claims against the estate must
present their claims in writing within 4 months
of the date of the first publication of this notice.
The claim must be presented to us at the
address listed below with a copy filed with the
register of the Probate Court. The claim will be
forever barred if it is not presented as described
above within the four month deadline.
Dated: October 9, 2014
/s/: Jason Smith & Heather Hayes,
Personal Representatives of the estate.
227 East Hill Rd., Middlesex, VT 05602
Name of Publication:
The Islander
First Publication Date: 10/21/2014
Second Publication Date: 10/28/14
Vermont Superior Court Grand Isle Unit
Probate Division
PO Box 7, North Hero VT 05474
TOWN OF NORTH HERO
OFFICIAL WARNING
To Reconsider Article 2 as lastly voted on
August 26, 2014
The legal voters of the Town of North Hero are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the North Hero
Town Offices, in said town, on Tuesday, November
18, 2014 with polls open between the hours of 10:00
AM and 7:00 PM to vote by Australian ballot on the
following article:
1.) Shall North Hero adopt the zoning bylaw
amendments proposed by the Planning
Commission and Selectboard on June 2,
2014?
Dated at North Hero, Vermont this 6th day of
October, 2014.
NORTH HERO SELECTBOARD
Evan Potvin.
Robert Rousseau, Chair
Eileen Mitchell
Andre Quintin
Recorded and posted this 14th day of October, 2014
at the Town Clerk’s Office in North Hero, Vermont.
Attest: Pete Johnson, Town Clerk/Treasurer
NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF OIL
AND GAS LEASES
Pursuant to the provisions of Title 29, Section
563(g) of Vermont Statues Annotated, notice is
hereby given of abandonment of the following oil
and gas lease:
1. Land Involved: A parcel of land with dwelling
house thereon located in Isle La Motte, Vermont
consisting of 4.27 acres, more or less.
2. Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease to the Cambrian
Corporation from David B. Beasley and Alma
Beasley dated September 14, 1963, and recorded in
Volume 11, at page 430 of the Isle La Motte Land
Records.
3. This notice is given by Larry Mumley and
Yveline Mumley of 144 School Street, Isle La Motte,
Vermont 05463.
4. The interest in the lease set forth in paragraph 2
above is presumed abandoned.
Dated at North Hero, Vermont, this 14th day of
October, 2014.
/s/ Larry Mumley
/s/Yveline Mumley
Timothy John Kelly, 62, of Isle La Motte, died
peacefully at home on October 12, 2014, after a
short but courageous battle with cancer.
Tim was born to the late Bernard and
Ada Kelly, on July 21, 1952, in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. He was a proud member of the
United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1974.
He served in the Philippines where he met
and married his bride, Janie (nee Heredge) on
November 16, 1974. They lived and raised two
beautiful children in New Jersey before retiring
to Isle La Motte. Tim is survived by his two children: Meagan
Bufano of Boston, Massachusetts; and Timothy
Kelly of Hammonton, New Jersey. He is also
survived by his brothers and sisters: Pat Keegan;
Eileen Carter; Anne Buniak; Jerry Kelly; Dennis
Kelly; Mike Kelly; and Kathy Brandon. He is also
survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces
and great nephews. Tim was preceded in death
by his mother and father; his brother Bern and
his sister Joan.
Tim’s ashes will be laid to rest in the Vermont
Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph,
Vermont.
A Funeral Mass for family and friends will be
held in New Jersey at a date yet to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting
that donations be made to Hope Lodge, 237 East
Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401-3412.
Arrangements are under the direction of
The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue,
Swanton, VT 05488�.
To offer private online condolences, please
visit www.kiddermemorialhome.com.
South Hero Resident
to Perform with
Vermont Philharmonic
in Upcoming Shows
The Vermont Philharmonic, Central Vermont’s orchestra and chorus, is excited to announce that it will
be performing its annual Opera Gala under the direction of conductor Lou Kosma. The program includes
the music of Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, and other Italian composers, and will feature Alice Girle, Soprano,
and Anna Odell, Harpist, the 2014 winners of the
Florence, Italy “Bel Canto” Institute awards. Performances will be at Fuller Hall in St. Johnsbury on October 25th, 7 PM and at the Barre Opera House at 2
PM on Sunday, October 26th.
Contact www.vermontphilharmonic.org for information and tickets. Jan Little, of South Hero, is a member of the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and
plays french horn.
Milton
News
Lorinda A. Henry . 802-893-7036
• [email protected] •
TOWN CALENDAR
Tuesday, October 21- Planning Commission
from 7 to 9 pm; Thursday, October 23Development Review Board from 7 to 9
pm; Tuesday, October 28- Conservation
Commission from 6:30 to 8 pm; Monday,
November 3- Selectboard Meeting starts
at 6 pm; Tuesday, November 4- Planning
Commission from 7 to 9 pm.
NOTICE -- HYDRANT FLUSHING
The Town of Milton Water Division is
performing it’s semi-annual hydrant flushing
from October 16, 2014 through October 31.
SEASONAL FUN
Pumpkins in the Park will be an evening of
Halloween fun for all ages! Bring a pumpkin to
carve, your imagination, and even a costume if
you’d like. We’ll supply carving tools, stencils,
decorations, refreshments, and a big bonfire.
The evening will end with a lighting of the
pumpkins. Prizes for funniest, most creative,
and scariest designs will be awarded at the
Milton Independent’s Monster Mile event
on Saturday, October 25. The park event is
Friday, October 24 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Milton
Outdoor Basketball Courts in Bombardier Park, There is no charge for the family-friendly event. The Milton Independent Monster Mile for all
ages is on the following afternoon. All ages are
welcome to join Milton Independent staff for
a community Halloween-costumed walk/run/
stroll around a 1.1-mile loop in Milton Village!
Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and
jack-o-lanterns carved at Milton Recreation’s
Pumpkins in the Park event the night before.
Proceeds go to the Milton Recreation camp
scholarship fund. Date: Saturday, Oct. 25.
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Location: Start at Oliver
Seed, Sunset Drive, Milton Fee: Individual $10; couple - $15; family of five - $20 + $5/
additional member; youth groups - $5/person.
Online registration coming soon!
ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPHS
On Wednesday November 5, at 7 p.m., the
MIlton Historical Society presents A History
of 19th Century Photography. Vermont artist,
Robert Waldo Brunelle, Jr, will present a brief
history of 19th century photography, from its
invention by Daguerre through the Brownie
Box Camera of the 1920’s. Examples of several
types of 19th century photography will be on
display. We will learn how to tell the difference
between
daguerreotypes,
ambrotypes,
tintypes, glass plate negatives, paper photos,
and magic lantern slides. It all happens at the
Milton Historical Museum at 13 School Street,
Milton VT. Free and open to the public For
more information contact Allison Belisle at
(802) 363-2598 or [email protected]
Refreshments served.
MCYC FUNDRAISER
Milton Community Youth Coalition will hold a
Calcutta and Silent Auction Benefit on Saturday,
December 6, 6pm-9pm at The Eagles Club of
South Burlington, 1233 Shelburne Rd. Please
join the Milton Community Youth Coalition
for its 3rd Annual Calcutta and Silent Auction
Benefit. The evening will include live comedy
show, silent auction, dinner, emcee Jamie Polli
of GameshowsVT.com and the chance to win
$1,000 in the Calcutta — all for the great cause
of supporting Milton’s youth and families!
Tickets are $85 and include dinner for two and
1 ball entry in the Calcutta. Must be 21 years
or older to attend. All proceeds will benefit
the Milton Community Youth Coalition. For
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more information or
to purchase a ticket,
visit www.miltonyouth.
org/calcutta or
call the MCYC at
8 0 2 . 8 9 3 . 1 0 0 9 . R e m e m b e r , the offices of the Milton
Community
Youth
Coalition have moved
across the street. They
are now located below
Four Seasons Realty.
SCHOOL NEWS
School
Board
Meeting: Monday,
October 27th - 6:00pm
in the Library of Milton
High School.
Island Industrial Park, 4 Island Circle
Grand Isle, Vermont
M I L T O N
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-3:30 Fri.
PUBLIC
LIBRARY [email protected] www.islandexcavatingcorp.com
STORY TIMES -- All
story
times
begin
at 10:00 a.m. The story time schedule is:
about the planning processes behind the
Mondays Infant Story Time (for 0-18 months),
stories you see on the news. Participants will
Tuesdays Preschool Story Time (for ages 3-5),
use the skills learned in the previous camp
and Fridays Toddler Story Time (for ages 18
to plan and edit a news “package” that will
months-age 3). All sessions include stories,
involve writing skills, interviewing techniques,
songs, & craft time with Mrs. Dulac.
voice overs and the use of b-roll footage.
ADULT BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION
Instructor: LCATV Staff. Dates: Wed, Nov. 5,
This group meets once a month usually the first
12, 19, Dec. 3 & 10, 17. Time: 3:30 - 4:45pm.
Thursday. If you would like to join this wonderful
Location: Milton Elementary/Middle School 5-8
group, call 893-4644 to put your name on the
Cafeteria. Fee: $50/student/six week session.
list for the next book. Discussion, conversation,
HOLIDAY SHOPPING BUS TRIP
refreshments -- a book party every month! For ages Ages 18+, the Milton recreation
has arranged a shopping trip for the holidays. The weekly Bridge Club – Meets every
Gather up a group of friends for a comfortable
Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., friendly
games, all levels welcome, including beginners. Premier Coach bus ride to New Hampshire
NEW SATURDAY HOURS -- the library will
and enjoy a jam-packed day of holiday
now be open until 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
shopping! Shop till you drop at Pheasant Lane
To celebrate their extended hours they
Mall in Nashua, NH, then head north for the
are having a movie matinee on Saturday,
Merrimack Outlets and cross more off your
October 25 at 2:00 p.m. Snacks provided.
gift list before heading back to Milton. This
BASKET RAFFLE -- The baskets are coming
shopping extravaganza is serious business
in! The Annual Friends of the Library Basket
and is sure to be lots of fun. Please note that
Raffle is in process and the library has baskets
meals are “on your own”. Space is limited,
on display! Basket donations for the raffle
must register by Oct. 31. Date: Saturday,
are being accepted now. If you would like to
November 22. Time: 6am – approximately
donate a basket, please include a book and
11pm. Location: Meet at Milton Park & Ride.
items relating to the book and make a list of
Fee: $75/person.
what’s in the basket. Bring the basket to the
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
library before November 1. Tickets will go on
Milton’s seniors enjoy meals at the
sale in November and the drawing will be on
Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center twice a
Saturday, December 6. All proceeds will help
week; there will no longer be meals here at
support library programs. Thank you for all of
the Center on Mondays as the attendance
your help and involvement.
has been so low. All meals and programs are
sponsored by the Champlain Valley Agency
PRESERVE VERMONT’S HISTORY
General Stannard is having a birthday! He
on Aging and are held at the Milton Arrowhead
was born on October 20, 1820, and for a gift
Senior Citizens’ Center unless otherwise
he would like you to help restore his old home. noted. Seniors age 60 and over are welcome.
House Committee is a community non-profit
Call Shirley early! at 893-1619 at least 25 hours
group seeking to restore Stannard’s house on
ahead for reservations. A $4.00 donation is
Route 7 in Milton and bring it back into use
appreciated. Milton’s CVAA advocate in Julie
to honor one of Vermont’s heroes. General
Petersen at 865-0360 0r 1-800-642-5119. Stannard needs your help to make this project
Mealsite co-ordinator is Karen Fitzgerald.
a reality. Give today! You can go to http://
MENUS: Friday, October 24 - Swedish
www.generalstannardhouse.org/donate.html,
Meatballs With Noodles, Maple Glazed Carrots,
Pumpernickel Bread, and Pears. Wednesday,
or they can receive gifts payable to “General
Stannard House Fund” attn: Amy Joseph,
October 29 - Tomato Topped Meatloaf,
Treasurer, 13 Lena Court, Milton, VT 05468 Roasted Potatoes, Fall Hot Vegetables,
The first phase is to replace the roof before
Pumpernickel Bread, and Peaches. Friday,
snow causes more damage. Thank you for
October 31 (Halloween) - Corn Chowder,
your support of the preservation of Vermont’s
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken And
history.
Croutons, and Chocolate Raspberry Cake
VIDEO JOURNALISTS with Topping. Milk is served with all Meals.
Hello aspiring Video Journalists -FABRIC AND SEWING SUPPLIES NEEDED
Advanced Video Journalism (for those who
The MFCC Women With Purpose sewing
have participated in past Video Journalism
and quilting group is in need of 100%cotton
classes/camps)
begins
Wednesday,
fabrics, quilt batting, decorative buttons, and
November 5 with fabulous instructor
miscellaneous sewing supplies. Donations
Stephanie from LCATV. Don’t miss this chance
can be left at The Milton Family Community
to continue the fun and video adventure. Center, 23 Villemaire Lane Monday-Friday,
Advanced Video Journalism is for grades
8am - 5 pm.
3 - 5, for kids who have already taken
Introduction to Video Journalism, Learn more
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American Red Cross
Encourages Donors to
Make Blood Donation
a Lifelong Habit
The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors
that it’s never too late, or too early, to make blood
donation a lifelong habit.
Many blood donors report making their first blood
donation while in high school. High school and
college students account for about 20 percent of
all blood donations to the Red Cross. Individuals
can begin donating at 17 years old, or 16 in some
states, and continue to donate as long as they
meet eligibility requirements.
Blood donations often decline during the
winter holidays when school is not in session.
The Red Cross is offering 16 to 24-year-old
students currently enrolled in school a way to
help overcome this seasonal decline and have
a chance to win a college scholarship. Students
who sponsor a successful blood drive between
December 15, 2014 and January 15, 2015,
through the Leaders Save Lives program will
be entered to win a college scholarship and will
receive a gift card. More information is available
at redcrossblood.org/leaderssavelives.
Donors are needed year-round, particularly those
with types O negative, A negative and B negative
blood. Those who attempt to donate in October
will be entered to win a $5,000 Visa gift card,
courtesy of Suburban Propane.
An upcoming blood donation opportunity will
be on Tuesday, October 21 at the Saint Amadeus
Parish Center at 9 North Main Street from Noon
to 5 pm.
To do your part to help save a life, simply
download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS: 1-800-733-2767, to make an
appointment or for more information. All blood
types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for
patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or
two other forms of identification are required at
check-in. Individuals who are seventeen years of
age, sixteen with parental consent in some states,
weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally
good health may be eligible to donate blood.
High school students and other donors eighteen
years of age and younger also have to meet
certain height and weight requirements.
Bunches of Thank Yous
from the Folsom 7/8
Team!
The Folsom 7/8 Team wants to send out a big
“Thank You” to the wonderful folks that helped
make the 2014 Infinite Pasta-bilities Dinner such
a success. We owe a big debt of gratitude to Blue
Heron Farm, Pomykala Farm and Savage Gardens
for generously donating the delicious vegetables
that went into the highly acclaimed roasted
vegetables dish. Thanks also to Marco DiCarlo
for providing the spiffy aprons for the young
servers and Matt of Wally’s Bagels for the super
yummy rolls! We are grateful that the Champlain
Islander was so helpful
in advertising the event.
The students, teachers
and families also want
to especially thank all of
you that came out and
supported the team for
their spring trip.
Election
Day Dinner
at Three
Steeples
Church
An Election Day Dinner
will be held at the
Three Steeples United
Methodist
Church,
at 491 Route 11 in
Champlain, New York,
on Tuesday November 4
from 4 to 6:30 pm.
The menu will include:
roast pork and gravy,
mashed
potatoes,
butternut squash, green
beans,
applesauce,
rolls, pumpkin or apple
pie and coffee, tea or
milk
The cost for the meal
is $9 for adults, five
to twelve years old$5 and under fivefree. Take-out will be
available; for more
information, call 418298-8655. Proceeds to
support the mission of
Three Steeples United
Methodist Church.
Chittenden County State’s Attorney
Issues Official Endorsement of
Douglas DiSabito for
Grand Isle County State’s Attorney
in November 4 General Election
Thomas “TJ” Donovan, incumbent State’s Attorney in Vermont’s most
demanding court cites DiSabito’s experience and focus as well as key
drivers for his endorsement.
The Office of TJ Donovan, the current States Attorney in Chittenden County
since 2006, has issued his formal endorsement of Doug DiSabito for Grand Isle
County State’s Attorney.
“As State’s Attorney in Chittenden County, I know exactly what it takes to be a
successful prosecutor on behalf of the people I represent. Doug DiSabito is a wellrespected attorney in Northwestern Vermont. Based on Doug’s energy and ideas,
and the fact that he possesses the experience and the skills necessary to be an
effective advocate on behalf of his fellow Grand Isle County residents, I strongly
endorse Doug DiSabito for Grand Isle County State’s Attorney.”
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Douglas DiSabito said: “I am grateful for this important endorsement. Having
the current Chittenden County prosecutor’s support is an enormous vote of
confidence in my skills and experience. This endorsement reiterates what other
attorneys, former court staff, and previous prosecutors have been saying about
me—that I have the experience, energy, enthusiasm, and full-time focus, making
me the best choice to represent Grand Isle County. Even though I was nominated
by a large margin in the August primary to be the nominee for both Democratic
and Republican parties, I will represent all my neighbors. Being endorsed by a
sitting State’s Attorney will also encourage my neighbors, whether or not they
voted for me before, to feel confident that a vote for me is a vote for a better
future for our community.”
For more information, please visit www.DiSabito2014.com, or follow Doug’s
campaign on Facebook, which is actively updated.
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