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The Islander, December 16, 2014 Page 1
Report Recommends Changes to
Education Spending and
Property Tax System
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By: Susan Davis
Grand Isle Representative Mitzi Johnson was part of an ad hoc group of
lawmakers and former state officials, the Education Working Group, which was
called together in September by House Speaker Shap Smith. The group met every
two weeks from its start date and on Friday, December 12, released its report that
proposes three changes to the Vermont property tax system.
Speaker Smith, who holds finance reform as a high priority for this coming
legislative session, hopes that the report will “put new ideas on the table” for
discussion as he admitted to a number of challenges that exist with the current
system.
See “Education Spending” page 2
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EDUCATION SPENDING
Continued from page 1
“But I think that we often forget that we are getting really good results,” he added.
A synopsis of the proposals:
The Renovation Plan consists of cost control ideas that include setting a per pupil spending target,
increasing incentives for district consolidation, requiring that all state mandate costs come out of the General
Fun, streamlining school hiring processes, developing a model teachers contract and phasing out small school
grants and phantom student subsidies for schools that have seen large declines in enrollments. There is also
some recognition that schools with a high number of children in poverty need more financial support and
that distribution of resources should be shifted accordingly. The kicker for this particular plan would include a
surcharge that would be levied against a school system when it exceeds a per pupil spending threshold set by
the state.
The Variable Income Tax Proposal would replace the revenues derived from Act 60 and 68 funding. In its
place, education revenues would come from the income tax. The residential property tax rates would be a
fixed, uniform rate statewide. The non-residential tax rates to business, land, hunting camps and second homes
would remain the same and would also be fixed statewide. Both property tax rates would be insulated from
local decisions. The remaining revenues would come from an income tax that would be variable, depending
on local school spending levels. This proposal eliminates income sensitivity, property tax rebates and renter
rebate programs.
The Regional Block Grant proposal makes the state responsible for all revenues to fund education. The
Legislature would set tax rates based on the estimated statewide student count and a per pupil spending target
recommended by the VT Education Secretary. All revenues for education would come out of the General Fund
and would be appropriated by the state. Money would be allocated in block grants to “regional entities” who
would then distribute the funding to local school districts, which would be guaranteed to receive a minimum
per pupil allocation. From there, the “regions” and districts could direct spending to suit the unique needs of
communities.
The regional block grant proposal looks like the most radical of the three proposals and would give the
state the authority to determine how much the state will spend on education each year. The money would be
distributed to regions based on student population.
Because the report came out at week’s end, The Islander was not able to get comments from Representative
Johnson or from the District Superintendent. Stay tune for more follow-up information.
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Join South Hero’s Lyn Jarvis and WCAX-TV’s Sharon Meyer for a visit to India and Nepal on Across the Fence
on Thursday and Friday, December 18 and 19, at 12:12 pm, on Channel 3. They begin in Old Delhi with a stop
at Birla House where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. In Jaipur, they ride an elephant to the 16th century
Amber Fort and its Mirror Palace with thousands of pieces of reflecting glass, and they conclude in Agra to see
the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the most admired structures in the world. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal,
is home of historic Dunbar Square and was in the 1960’s part of the “Hippie Trail.”
In This Issue...
Milton.........................................................Page 3
Alburgh News............................................Page 4
New York News..........................................Page 5
South Hero News.......................................Page 6
Grand Isle News.........................................Page 7
North Hero News......................................Page 11
Dicker Dens...............................................Page 12
Isle La Motte..............................................Page 13
Calendar of Events....................................Page 14
Legal Notices............................................Page 14
South Hero
Pictured from left to right: Lyn Jarvis and Sharon Meyer
The area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with temples built in the
16th century. Here, they had “close encounters” with the worlds only living god
and goddess. Nearby, they observed cremation ceremonies on the banks of the
Pashupatinath River, and travelled to Nagarkot to view the magnificent Himalayan
Mountains. You can enjoy all this and much more by tuning in on Thursday and
Friday or setting your DVR so you can enjoy it on your own time.
Academic Kudos
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
The following local students received scholarships at Clarkson University during
the 2014-2015 academic year: Zachary Roberge, of Milton, majoring in mechanical
engineering, received the Thomas Edward Simpkins ‘30 Endowed Scholarship;
James Claremont, of Colchester, majoring in civil engineering, received the
Theodore Sr. and Wanda McWharf Endowed Scholarship; Benjamin Thayer, of
Milton, majoring in engineering and management, received the Joel ‘57 and Lynda
Goldschein Endowed Scholarship Fund; Peter Lamothe, of Colchester, majoring in
biomolecular science, received the Egon Matijevic Endowed chemistry Scholarship;
Tyler Gilbert, of Georgia, majoring in chemical engineering, received the Anna and
Frank Greenwall Endowed Scholarship and Meranda Turner, of Grand Isle, majoring
in engineering studies, received the Wallace H. Coulter Endowed Scholarship.
LYNDON STATE COLLEGE
Lyndon State College recently awarded an Early Promise Scholarship to Matthew
Potter of Milton. The scholarship is awarded to students who show bright academic
promise and who have chosen college despite the monetary burden, recognizing that
the value of an education far outweighs the cost of an education.
Potter is a Freshman majoring in Music Business and Industry with a concentration
in Production.
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Lorinda A. Henry . 802-893-7036
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TOWN CALENDAR
Tuesday, December 16- Planning Commission
Meeting from 7 to 9 pm.
BREAK-INS REPORTED
A number of break-ins have been reported in
town recently; please don’t be shy to report any
unusual actions you notice.
PARKING BAN
The overnight winter parking ban will be in
effect for all Town streets between the hours of
Midnight and 8 am. This ban is strictly enforced.
Vehicles violating the ban may be ticketed or
towed if interfering with snow removal operations.
DRIVE SAFELY
It is important to note that the Town does not
have a bare roads policy, much like the rest of the
State. We follow the practice of “Safe Roads at
Safe Speeds”. Salt used for road de-icing is less
effective at temperatures below 18 degrees and
when it’s dark out. This winter, we’ll be testing
the addition of magnesium chloride to our salt to
increase its effectiveness in colder temperatures.
During extended cold snaps, it is not uncommon
to see snow-packed roads for several days.
Many of you may be aware that our price
for salt increased 25 percent for the upcoming
winter. We’ve also been forewarned that the
entire Northeast region may experience salt
shortages in excess of 300,000 tons this winter.
This means that we will need to be extra judicious
with our salt applications this winter.
As previously mentioned, we will be mixing
liquid magnesium chloride with our salt this winter
to stretch our salt supply and improve the salt’s
effectiveness. If salt supplies start running low
we may need to mix it with or switch completely
to sand.
Castles, forts, tunnels and other similar
structures cannot be allowed in roadside snow
banks. Basketball hoops, landscape fencing
and features, and other obstructions need to be
moved out of the right of way. These items pose
a significant hazard to the safety of our residents,
as well as, our plow drivers.
LETTERS TO SANTA
Hey kids, write Santa a letter! He promises to
write back. Please include: name, address, age,
pets, hobbies, favorite things, drawings, etc. Send
letters to Santa c/o Town of Milton Recreation
Department, 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT
05468, or drop letters in a North Pole Mailbox
at the Milton Family Community Center, Milton
Public Library or Milton branches of People’s
United Bank, TD Bank, Key Bank or VT Federal
Credit Union. Hand-deliver letters and visit with
Santa at the VT Federal Credit Union on Friday,
December 12 from 3 to 5 pm! All letters must be
received by Thursday, December 18.
RESTORE DEALS
By: Dick Shasteen
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity’s
ReStore, a thrift store with furniture and all kinds
of items for your home, is having a 50-percentoff sale on everything in the store from now until
Saturday, December 13.
The proceeds from the sales help Green
Mountain Habitat to build homes for low-income,
working families in Chittenden County: great
deals and a great cause. The ReStore is open
Tuesday through Saturday and is located at
528 Essex Road: Route 2A, in Williston. If you
have new or gently used items to donate, please
bring them to the store, or call 802-857-5296 to
arrange for a free pick-up of large items.
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
Week of December
8- DRP (Degrees of
Reading
Program)
Testing at Milton High
School;
Thursday,
December 11- Holiday
Concert starts at 7:30 pm;
Thursday,
December
18- Community Book
Discussion at 2:45 pm
at the MHS Library;
Monday, December 22
to January 2- No school
for
Holiday
Break;
January
29MMS
performance of Willie
Wonka-- times to be
announced.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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NEWS
STORY TIMES: All story times begin at
10 am. The story time schedule is: MondaysInfant Story Time for zero to eighteen months;
Tuesdays- Preschool Story Time for ages three
to five and Fridays- Toddler Story Time for ages
eighteen months to age three. All sessions
include stories, songs and craft time with Mrs.
Dulac.
ADULT BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION AND
COOKIE SWAP: The Library’s Adult Book
Discussion Group meets once a month usually
the first Thursday. If you would like to join this
wonderful group, call 893-4644 to put your name
on the list for the next book. This month, there
will be a cookie swap-- bring a bunch of your
specialties and trade for a selection from your
friends. December’s book will be a Christmas
story: light and fun. Discussion, conversation,
refreshments: a book party every month!
BRIDGE CLUB: The weekly Bridge Club
meets every Wednesday, from 1 to 3 pm, for
friendly games; all levels are welcome, including
beginners.
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
Wednesday, December 17 will be our
Christmas Party. Entertainment will be Karlo,
Carolyn and Bob. Chances are pretty good that
Santa will also be stopping by for a visit. Hope all
can come and enjoy.
Milton’s seniors enjoy meals at the Arrowhead
Senior Citizens’ Center twice a week; there
will no longer be meals here at the Center on
Mondays as the attendance has been so low.
All meals and programs are sponsored by the
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and are held
at the Milton Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center
unless otherwise noted. Seniors age sixty and
over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 893-1619,
at least 25 hours ahead, for reservations. A $4
donation is appreciated. Milton’s CVAA advocate
is Julie Petersen at 865-0360 or 1-800-6425119. Meal-site Coordinator is Karen Fitzgerald.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY CALENDARS
Calendars make great holiday gifts, especially
the local ones. The Milton Historical Society’s
annual calendar has been a favorite for years.
The 2015 Calendars, History from Above -Aerial Views of Milton, is available at the Town
Clerk’s Office. The cost is $10 each, or two for
$18. Get one for yourself and one for a friend!
TREE OF REMEMBRANCE
Each year, the Milton Women’s Club lights
an Annual Tree of Remembrance. The tree is
located at Municipal Building, and white lights are
lit through the holiday season in memory of loved
ones. Send names you wish to remember and
contribution of $1 per name to Elaine Campbell,
PO Box 71, Milton, VT 05468. Proceeds will
benefit the Carol White Memorial Scholarship.
Parkinson’s Support
Group January Meeting
The January 13, 2015 meeting of the Parkinson’s
Support Group will be held at 3 Harbor View
Drive, Saint Albans at Homestead Pillsbury Senior
Community, in the conference room next to the
library. Meeting times are 10 to 11:30 am. There is
no charge for this meeting, and the conference room
is wheelchair accessible.
The group is open to those with the disease,
their caregivers and family and loved ones. The
monthly meetings can provide an open forum to
share experiences with others who are coping with
the illness, education, and support and provide
recommendations for dealing with the day-to-day
care. Participants have the opportunity to learn from
each other, meet new people, have discussions and
listen to presentations.
Final
Winter
Farmer’s Market
in South Hero
The Champlain Island Farmers Market is
holding their final Winter Holiday Market on
Saturday, December 20, from 10 am to 2 pm, at
the Congregational Church of South Hero on South
Street. Farmers, bakers and artisans will have many
yummy local items to fill your holiday and everyday
table, including: plenty of veggies, meats, baked
goods, artisan wares, candy, syrup, wool and eggs.
Happening at the same time in the same place: the
famous once a year Church Cookie Walk! Don’t miss
this event!
Save Your Tree
for the Great Ice in
Grand Isle Bonfire
The Christmas Tree Bonfire returns to North Hero
on Friday, February 6, warming things up for the
Great Ice activities that follow. The fire will be ignited
at 5:30 pm sharp!
After the holidays, bring your “clean” Christmas
Tree to the back parking lot of Hero’s Welcome, or
watch for information on free pick-ups in Front Porch
Forum.
Drinks and snacks will be available at the Bonfire,
followed by an informal Italian Family Dinner at the
North Hero House Inn.
For more information, visit the new Great Ice
website: www.GreatIceVT.org.
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Alburgh
News
Lisa Arnold . 802-796-3325
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How are you doing in preparation for
Christmas and Hanukkah? Despite the crazy
weather, are you taking some time to kick
back end enjoy some of the local activities
throughout our area this holiday season? I
am still working to make this one a little more
stress-free than in year’s past. and I am
hoping, truly hoping to succeed at it! I wish
you all a happy mid-December and Happy
Hanukkah beginning on December 16 with
the lighting of your menorahs.
HOLIDAY DECORATION CONTEST
JUDGING
This year’s contest will be judged on Friday,
December 19, beginning at 7 pm. Prizes will
be: $100 for first place, $50 for second and
$25 for third. Forms needed to be handed
back in by December 14. Be sure to check
around on the day of the judging, and see
what your festive neighbors have come up
with!
ISLANDS IN THE SUN HOLIDAY
LUNCHEON
On Wednesday, December 17, there will
be a special Holiday Luncheon at the Islands
in the Sun Senior Center, and all seniors are
invited. This free meal will include cranberry
chicken and all the fixings, and Christmas
music will begin at 11:30 am with Maurice
and Carol-- join them to sing along. They will
also be joined by Santa and Alburgh School’s
first grade students. Attend and see how
special Christmas memories can be with the
little ones. They ask that you reserve your
space so that they know how to plan. Please
call 999-5862 to make your reservations. If
you need a ride, please ask. Transportation
may be provided by CIDER or some of our
local volunteers. Hope to see you there!
SCHOOL NEWS
The Holiday Concert will be on Thursday,
December 18.
The last day of school before the Holiday
Break will be Tuesday, December 23. This
will be a full day of school. Holiday vacation
will be Wednesday, December 24 through
Sunday, January 4. School will resume on
Monday, January 5.
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
796-6077, [email protected]
NEW BOOKS: New books on the shelf this
week are: The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant,
We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel
Shriver, Full Force by Tom Clancy, Deadline
by John Sanford and The Children Act by Ian
McEwan.
FILM NIGHT: The Library’s film group will
be viewing Freedom and Unity on Monday,
December 22 at 7 pm. This is the final part
of this fascinating documentary.
STORY TIME: 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 pm, to do crafts with the
kids! The program is free and open to kids of
all ages.
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP:
The
photography group will not be meeting
again until the first Wednesday of January.
Did anyone see Joan Whitesell’s photo on
last week’s Islander? It was also printed in
the Burlington Free Press in their Sunday,
December 7 issue!
HANDCRAFTERS MEET: The Library
Handcrafters have moved to Thursday
nights.
From Knitting to needlework, all
handcrafters are welcome! Come and
enjoy a quiet, laid-back environment with a
wonderful group of individuals to work on
your latest project. Handcrafters will meet
every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm.
PHOTO NOTE CARDS: The Library
Photography Group has made beautiful sets
of note cards to sell to benefit the Library. Each
set contains ten cards of local photography
taken by our very own photography group!
The cost of the cards is $8 per set.
LIBRARY OPEN: The Library is located
at 16 South Main Street in Alburgh and 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.
Business Matters
Breakfast to Highlight
Selling Skills
Phil Schuman, principal at the Schuman Group,
which specializes in sales strategy development,
customized training and consulting services, will
do a one hour presentation on basic selling skills at
the next Business Matters Breakfast on Thursday,
December 18, starting at 8:30 am, at the Merchants
Bank in South Hero.
The presentation will focus on the principle
foundations of the selling process to help you sell
your product or service even more effectively. This
seminar will benefit both professionals starting out
in their sales career and also more seasoned pros
who can use the concepts discussed as a refresher
course.
Business Matters in the Islands breakfasts are
sponsored by the Lake Champlain Islands Economic
Development Corporation (LCIEDC) and the Lake
Champlain Regional Chamber. For more information,
or to RSVP, call the LCIEDC at 802-372-8400. The
meeting is free, and a light breakfast will be served.
SB Mentoring
Celebrates National
Mentoring Month
with Winter Gala Event
SB Mentoring, the South Burlington School District
school-based mentoring program, will celebrate
National Mentoring Month with its second annual SB
Mentoring Winter Gala Dinner and Silent Auction on
Saturday, January 17, from 6 to 8:30 pm, at the F.H.
Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington.
The keynote address will be offered by
Superintendent David Young, and Jay Hoffman,
Vermont Teacher of the Year 2013, will be the master
of ceremonies. The event will include dinner and
dessert from local farm-based produce, and a silent
auction will feature donations from local businesses.
All proceeds from the event will support supplies
for SB Mentoring, the school-based mentoring
program in Chamberlin, Orchard, Rick Marcotte
Central, and F.H. Tuttle Middle School in South
Burlington that matches adults one-on-one with
students in grades K to 7 to allow young people to
pursue their “sparks”: their passions and interests. In
Wednesday
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New Years
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its fourth year, SB Mentoring has grown to become a
community of 100: 50 mentees and 50 mentors.
Tickets are $15 apiece and are available by calling
802-238-1054 or e-mailing [email protected].
South Hero Players’
Starting Preparations
for Spring Production
It may seem early, but as soon as you get that new
2015 calendar, be sure to mark March 25, 26 and 27
so you won’t miss Daddy’s Girl.
This year’s production will be directed by Michael
Byrne, everyone’s favorite Accidental Farmer.
Auditions will be held in late January. There are
thirteen characters, with a mix of men and women.
Benard Muloovy is the proprietor of “Maudie’s
Diner”, where his deceased wife has taken up
residence as a talking portrait on the diner wall.
She is trying to reunite Benard with their long, lost
daughter. Assisted by zany diner patrons, and even
an angel, the story makes for a fun, family evening.
Besides actors, the production needs a dedicated
technical crew. Pulling together a great finished
product is a fun and rewarding experience for
everyone involved and takes many hands. Anyone
interested in being part of the crew should contact
Pam Allen at 802-372-8202 or [email protected].
Scripts are also available.
VAST Riding Season
to Open Soon
The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST)
is looking forward to a great snowmobiling season. In
order to have trails ready to ride, there should be at
least four inches of packed snow and frozen ground.
The VAST snowmobile season runs from
December 16 to April 15 of each year. Please respect
landowners and volunteers by not going riding on the
VAST trail system until opening day, and only when
clubs have gone through with a groomer. When
you do ride, stay on the trail to help maintain great
relationships with landowners. The more everyone
follows the rules, the longer landowners will provide
the land to continue to ride on.
VAST TMAs’ are sold by all of your 128 clubs, as
well as, some vendors in and outside of Vermont.
To reach the VAST staff or find out more about
VAST, visit www.vtvast.org or call 802-229-0005.
New York
News
Mary Racicot . 518-297-6138
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HOLIDAY PARTY FOR SENIORS
The Rouses Point Senior Dining at the
Nutrition Site, at Saint Patrick’s Parish Hall, is
inviting you to their Holiday Party on Tuesday,
December 23, at 11 am. This event is open to
all senior citizens aged sixty years of age or
older and their spouse regardless of age, are
welcome.
There will be holiday music by Lou Allen, door
prizes, 50/50 drawing with lunch being served at
Noon. The menu will include: scalloped potatoes
with ham, green beans and cheesecake.
Please make your reservation by Wednesday,
December 17, by calling 297-7361, or stop in,
and let Julie or Carmen know you will attend this
fun-filled event.
Suggested contribution for lunch is $3 per
meal for anyone over sixty and $8 for any guest
under sixty.
Join in the holiday fun and merriment and
music!
DODGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEWS
Dodge Memorial Library Director, Donna
Boumil, participated in the Tree Lighting, Parade
of Toys, at the Rouse Village Park on Friday,
December 5, distributing 66 books to children
ages’ birth to ten. A huge thank you goes out
to the Friends of the Library for funding the
purchase of these books.
If you would like to be a part of the Friends
of the Library, they meet on the last Monday of
each month, at 7 pm, at the Library.
Ongoing events at the Library include: story
time with Miss Sara on Tuesday morning at 10
am-- join other children for a story, songs, crafts
and snacks; the Knit/Crochet Group meets on
Wednesday evening from 6 to 7:30 pm; the Book
Club meets on the last Thursday of the month
at 7 pm-- January’s featured book is Hannah
Coulter by Wendall Berry; Mah-Jongg is held on
Friday from 10 am to Noon-- learn to play this fun
game. Everyone is welcome.
On Thursday, December 18, there will be book
versus movie. A Christmas Carol by Charles
Dickens. Movie begins at 6 pm-- everyone is
welcome to this holiday movie, and popcorn will
be served.
The Library will be closed on Wednesday,
December 24 and Thursday, December 25, and
January 1. The Library will close at 4 pm on
Wednesday, December 31 in observance of the
New Year’s holiday.
VILLAGE OF CHAMPLAIN HISTORY
SERIES 2015
The Village of Champlain History Series 2015
presents the first lecture of the new year on
Thursday, January 15, at 6:30 pm, in the Samuel
de Champlain History Center. This event is free
and refreshments will be served.
Champlain is a close-knit community. Find
out how closely-related you are-- maybe not in
this century but in centuries gone by.
Julie Dowd of the Northern New York
Genealogical Society will show you how to get
started in your ancestor-quest and will show a few
charts on the ancestry of people in Champlain.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is
ever wasted.
NORTHEASTERN CLINTON CENTRAL
SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Northeastern Clinton Central High School
Principal Stephen Gratto recently named the
following students to the high honor roll for
the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year:
Grade 9- Anthony Barcomb, Gina Bogdasarov,
Nathan Catanzarita, Susan Clarke, Gregory
Delisle, Pema Dolkar, Victoria Dragon, Ryley
Duffy, Noah Dupee, Katarina Emerich, Easton
Francis, Adam Gallucci, Travis Gamache,
Hannah Gordon, Lauren Green, Liam Hilferty,
Devon Kellogg, Macey Kipp-Bechard, Arleigh
Lafountain, Graelin Larche, Tara Lashway,
Saya McDonald, Aislyn McDonough, Holdan
Nieves, Justin Pennington, Rylee Pinsonneault,
Danielle Rabideau, Elizabeth Roberts, Katelyn
Southwick, Emily Stiles, Skylynn Thompson,
Joshua Vancour, Tristen Wallace; Grade 10Owen Babbie, Sydney Barriere, Colby Boire,
Natalie Boulerice, Austin Burke, Matthew
Carter, Hayley Castine, Harley Disco, Hayley
Disco, Nicholas Duffy, Brianna Forkey, Sierra
Gonyo, Harleigh Green, Dylan Grenon, Nicole
Khater, Hunter Leduc, Julia Letourneau, Caitlyn
Lintner, Jacob Mossey, Angelo Muccio, Andrew
Nolette, Jason Parent, Jessica Pelkey, Chrysa
Rabideau, Jamie Rabideau, Gavin Racine,
Jacqueline Rasco, Jazmine Reynolds, Ryan
Roberts, Valerie Simmons, Andrew Tomah,
Katherine Treadwell, Nicholas Waters, Lauren
White Grade 11- Melany Adams, Haleigh Bass,
Abigail Bosley, Jessica Cartier, Lauren Dube,
Karen Duffy, Madison Dumas, Casey Frederick,
Samantha Gallucci, Elizabeth Goddeau, Julia
Herzog, Rachel Hogle, Matthew Jolicoeur, Kelsy
Kellison, Maria Lefebvre, Katie Matott, Caitlin
McCoy, Devin McManus, Dakota Morrison,
Amanda Ondras, Talia Perrea, Joshua Pheneuf,
Almas Purisic, Dylan Rabideau, Megan Romat,
Shaylyn Rowe, Emily Sample, Peyton Sample,
Korni Santor, Matthew Snide, Adelaide Steinfeld,
Troy Tetreault, Madalyn Tucker, Kathleen Wrye;
Grade 12- Hannah Bartley, Paris Blaise, Brendan
Boutin, Kali Bushey, Darian Carey, Julia Consoli,
Ryley Cushing, Hope Davidson, Erin Flett, Kyle
Fuller, Melissa Geraw-Brunet, Dylan Gladd,
Jaden Gosselin, Celine Houle, Aryana Kellison,
Tyler Kingsbury, Emily LaBombard, Jake Ladue,
Courtney Lapham, Nicholas Leduc, Tianna
Leduc, Tiana Mangine, Andrew Martin, Rheanna
Meier, Chelsey Menard, Kelsi Mesec, McKayla
Monty, Andrea Mossey, Alexander Patrie, Cole
Pinsonneault, Lacy Quinn, Ellen Reid, Erik Reid,
Kalie Sample, Kevin Sterling, Brady Vassar.
Students earning honor roll status are:
Grade 9- Elizabeth Arquiett, Elijah Cameron,
Ethan Corrow, Bryanna Garrand, Sean Gohrt,
Ian Gordon, Ashleigh Gregoire, Kai Hansen,
Brooke Hebert, Meghan Hilferty, Nathalie Jubert,
Thomas Kimbler, Callie King, Michael Kopp,
Bailey LaBombard, Brady Lafountain, Kristi
Lamoreau, Brandon LaPoint, Katie LepageKraft, Christopher Lepone, Luke MacDougal,
Tabitha Parent, Austin Rabideau, Troy Rivers,
Natalie Rowe, Nicholas Rowe, Emily Royea,
Haley Sheehan, Joseph Taffner, Miranda White;
Grade 10- Devan Boutin, Kayla Carder, Dustin
Cardin, Devin Carter, Ezra Clark, Destiny
Cronkrite, Brandon Durgan, Parker Favreau,
Nicholas Furlong, Austin Gaudette, Mark Gibbs,
Casey Gonyo, Garry Guay, Patrick LaBarge,
Nicole Lamberton, Courtney Laventure, Whitney
Murphy, Thomas Nunez, Thomas Patrie, Jeanna
Poff, Katrina Poissant, Tessa Poissant, Teagan
Ross, Abbie Sample, Paige Sicard, Samantha
Stokes; Grade 11- Cassandra Bauer, Timothy
Bedard, Briana Cooke, Ethan Dominic, Danielle
Dye-Perez, Susannah Freeman, Joshua Gero,
Valentin Grace, Alexander Houghton, Cameron
Hurlburt, Gavin Landole, Justin Lapan, Steven
LaValley, Jasmine Martin, Spencer Parsons,
Nisa Rabideau, Autumn Rock, Alexis Sample,
Michael Vennette, Andrew Visconti; Grade
12- Danille Babbie, Jason Belrose, Massimo
Birch, Christopher Boyse, Christopher Bradford,
Geanna Burgos, Kevin Capito, Kylie Cole,
Gillian Corrow, Dylan Covey, Amber Dupee,
Austin Durham, Haley Guerin, Hailey Hall,
Jacob LaFountain, Courtney Lamberton, Ashley
LaVenture, Jake MacDougal, Kelsey Mason,
Elias Matton, Angelo Mercaldi, Alexander
Meseck, Myranda Miller, Kaitlyn Poupore, Nicole
Rabideau, Chase Sample, Theordore Sisson,
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at
St. Joseph’s Church
Hall in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
Aurora Slater, Makayla Snide, Jenna Soden,
David Sousa, Jacqueline Stokes.
Congratulation to all honor roll students!
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 videoon-demand at www.hometowncablenetwork.
com and www.plattsburgh.com. Presently, over
9,600 videos are available for free online viewing
on-demand.
Upcoming
programming
includes:
Wednesday, December 17- Clinton Community
College Women vs. Word of Life Bible Institute,
Airborne Speedway Racing from June 21;
Thursday and Friday, December 18 and 19Chazy vs. Saranac Varsity Boys’ Basketball at
Muggsy Tip-Off Tournament, NCCS vs. Saranac
Girls Section VII Class B Soccer Semi-Final,
Champlain Village Board Meeting; Saturday and
Sunday, December 20 and 21- Grand Opening of
the Golden Palace Restaurant, Our Little Corner
with Gordie Little at the 2014 North Country Honor
Flight Christmas Party and the CP Rail Holiday
Train in Plattsburgh; NCCS Fall Concert, CCRS
Drama Club December 13 and 14 presentations;
Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday, December
22, 23, 24- CCRS Holiday Concert, NAC Holiday
Concert, NCCS Holiday Concert, Rouses Point
and Mooers Elementary School Christmas
Programs.
NOTES
Sympathy goes out to the family of Donald
R. “Smitty” Smith, 81, of Perry Mills Road,
Champlain, who passed away on December
9, at the UVM Health Network of CVPH in
Plattsburgh.
The decorations throughout the village are
beautiful and thanks to the homeowners and
village employees for making our village so
special through this wonderful season. Also,
thank you to the many organizations that
sponsor events for the children to visit with Santa
and enjoy refreshments. Let us not forget our
elderly people and shut-ins as well. Volunteers
in our community are a treasure and we should
appreciate them.
It is now countdown with shopping, cooking
and getting ready for this holiday season. Happy
Hanukah to everyone celebrating on the 17th.
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South Hero
News
Mary S. Harwood . 802-372-4127
• [email protected] •
TOWN HEARINGS
The Public Hearings for Joseph Mackey’s
conditional use request for 148 West Shore Road
and Jeff Spees’ appeal of a notice of violation and
variance request, which were postponed due to
the weather on Wednesday, December 10, have
been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 17
at 7 pm.
At 7 pm on Wednesday January 7, 2015, the
Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
to act on a preliminary subdivision brought by
landowners Martin and Patricia Lavin, who seek
to create one new lot with remaining land at 275
US Route 2.
The South Hero Select Board will hold a
Public Condemnation Hearing, beginning at 6
pm, on Thursday January 8, 2015 at the Town
Office for the landowners who have not signed
the easement agreements in order to receive
input on just compensation. The project will
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other drainage features along South Street
between Martin Road and a point just north of
Landon Road.
SELECT BOARD NOTES
At their meeting December 8, the Board heard
public input from Jeff Sikora about the Lavin
property subdivision, which is a major rather
than a minor one and cannot be completed
before February because it is commercial. Since
the purchase agreement stipulates that the
subdivision is to be completed by January 15,
2015, Mr. Sikora will get Mr. Lavin to grant an
extension.
Mary Wilmuth of the CHAMP organization
was present to discuss the fact that she has
not yet met with the listers to inquire about the
possibility of a real estate tax abatement, but
that she plan to complete an application and do
it in the near future.
David Hobbs, Chairman of the Recreation
Commission presented the budget request.
They propose level funding.
John Beaulac and John Roy presented the
Road department budget request. Labor cost
and winter road salt appear to be the largest
increases in the request.
Ray Allen, Sr. presented a request that the
Town continue to pay for Workers comp and
utilities for South Hero Rescue. Chris Herrick
suggested that the Town should consider
budgeting for three personal carbon monoxide
detectors that can be carried on rescue calls.
Sheriff Ray Allen, Jr. presented the budget
request for the Grand Isle Sheriff. He proposed
a level hourly rate, but asks that the Town, and
all Grand Isle County Towns, increase the hours
so that there can be police presence seven
days a week. He also showed a drone that
was purchased to use for search and rescue
operations. The drone includes a real time
camera as well as a heat seeking camera.
Chris Herrick was re-appointed as Health
Service Officer.
Carol Tremble will review the audit done for
the Town.
South
Street
project
updates:
The
condemnation hearing has been scheduled for
January 8, 2015 for any property owners who
have not signed the right of way agreement. The
meeting will be warned and letters will go to the
affected landowners.
The landfill post closure plan was discussed.
Mitch will review any steps outlined in the plan
and report back to the Board.
The listers requested file cabinets to replace
some broken ones. A motion was made an
approved to spend up to $1000.00 for fireproof
file cabinets.
Petitions for open Selectboard seats, Town
Clerk and other elected town officials will be due
by January 20, 2015. See the Town report for
openings.
TOWN CENTER PROJECT-PUBLIC
FORUM
There will be a public forum to help address
questions and receive community input on
the Lavin Property. This hearing will be held
Tuesday, January 27, starting at 7 pm, at the
Town Office. There will also be a presentation
with an opportunity for questions and answers
during Town Meeting on Saturday, February 28
prior to the Town vote on March 2, 2015.
The proposal is to purchase a 75 acre parcel on
Route 2 for $440,000. This parcel includes State
permitted septic. To minimize the tax impact,
the proposal is to build out a full vision over 20
years. The parcel has room for a Fire House,
Rescue Squad facility, and a Town Office. There
are many recreational opportunities including
walking trails with a nature path connecting to
the Folsom School and Community Center. Most
importantly, the Town could preserve this parcel
while controlling the growth and use of the land.
The money needed to buy the future Town
Center property can come from private taxdeductible contributions to the Town or from a low
rate municipal loan. Our Town Clerk continues
to research the best funding option. For more
information and the opportunity to email your
questions to the LPWG visit www.SouthHeroVT.
org/Lavin or call 372-4565.
WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET
Last chance to do a little Christmas shopping
from many local talented vendors! The
Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market will be open
for business on Saturday, December 20 at the
South Hero Congregational Church from 10 am
to 2 pm.
CARING & SHARING/OPERATION
HAPPINESS
Caring and Sharing/Operation Happiness is
a non-denominational program which works in
conjunction with Operation Happiness in Saint
Albans to help less fortunate families. We will
provide food for a full Turkey Dinner with all the
trimmings and then some. Families with children
will also receive toys that will be collected through
Toys for Kids of Vermont.
If you would like to help with this very worthy
cause, either by giving your time, or by making
a financial contribution, please contact Manon
Farnham at 372-9513. No special talents are
required, only the desire to help a neighbor.
Hands-on help is also appreciated. On Friday,
December 19, from 9 to 11 am, go to Saint Rose
of Lima to help wrap toys. Later that day: from 6
to 8 pm, come and help assemble the boxes for
distribution the next day.
This year’s distribution of food and toys will
take place on Saturday, December 20 between
the hours of 9 and 10:30 am at Saint Rose of
Lima. We are asking that recipients pick up their
boxes this year.
COOKIE WALK
Save the date for the Holiday Cookie Walk
at the South Hero Congregational Church on
December 20 from 10 am to 2 pm. The Women’s
Fellowship of the South Hero Congregational
Church will do your cookie baking for you for the
Holiday Season. Come to the Farmer’s Market
on December 20, and while there, select from
the large variety of cookies at the Cookie Walk
from 10 am to 2 pm. Come early for the widest
selection of cookies and candies.
LIBRARY NEWS
By: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian
372-6209, [email protected]
HOURS: Sunday and Monday- Closed;
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9 am to 4 pm;
Wednesday- 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday- 9 am to 2
pm. Please note we will be closed December 24
to 26. Thanks!
CANDLE DIPPING: On January 17 starting at
11 am, we will be making homemade beeswax
dipped candles. Please sign up at the Library so
we can make sure we have enough materials!
TODDLER TUNES: Friday January 9 starting
at 10:30 am, the Library will have Toddler Tunes
with local performer Lee English-- stop by to
sing, dance and play!
BOOK DISCUSSION: January 28 at 6:30 pm,
we will meet to discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage
of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. Pick up your
copy at the Library today, and come and enjoy
snacks, coffee and camaraderie on the 28th.
FRIENDS GROUP: The South Hero Library
would like to create a formally-incorporated
Friends of the Library group to help with
fundraising activities, volunteerism and library
promotion. This group would potentially meet
quarterly. If you are interested or have questions
about what Library Friends do, please contact
the Library!
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board of
Trustees Meeting is held on the second Monday
of every month at 4:30 pm, and it is open to the
public.
South Hero Community Library is located
at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational
and Community Center. Please stop by, email
[email protected], call 372-6209, or
visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org for
more information.
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Many Thanks from the North Hero PTYO
The North Hero PTYO would like to thank the
many local business who contributed to making
their recent Breakfast with Santa a successful event:
A&B Beverage, Bauer Gravel Farnham, DC Energy,
Harborside Harvest Market, Hero’s Welcome, North
Hero House and Vermont Country Meats.
Your generous donations helped raise funds for
your local PTYO while putting smiles on many a
child’s face.
Thank you from the North Hero PTYO!
Foot Clinic in Alburgh
There will be a Foot Clinic at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center on Tuesday, January
6 from 9:30 am to Noon. In addition to affordable care for your feet, this will be a
good time to meet and welcome the new nurse, Liz Johansson. To sign up, call Evelyn
Dubuque at 802-372-4026.
VAST Riding Season to Open Soon
The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) is looking forward to a great snowmobiling season. In
order to have trails ready to ride, there should be at least four inches of packed snow and frozen ground.
The VAST snowmobile season runs from December 16 to April 15 of each year. Please respect landowners
and volunteers by not going riding on the VAST trail system until opening day, and only when clubs have
gone through with a groomer. When you do ride, stay on the trail to help maintain great relationships with
landowners. The more everyone follows the rules, the longer landowners will provide the land to continue to
ride on.
VAST TMAs’ are sold by all of your 128 clubs, as well as, some vendors in and outside of Vermont.
To reach the VAST staff or find out more about VAST, visit www.vtvast.org or call 802-229-0005.
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Chanukah: The Festival of Lights
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Chanukah, or Hanukkah, is known as “The Festival Of Lights” and begins at sundown on the 25th day
of Kislev: Tuesday, December 16 in 2014, ending on Wednesday, December 24. The dates on the Hebrew
Calendar always remain the same while the secular lunar calendar may vary each year. Because it always falls
in November or December, there is often a Hanukkah overlap with Kwanza, Christmas and Ramadan, making
this time of year more special.
During the second century, 70c CE, the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans. The Maccabeus
Revolt led by the High Priest and his son, Judah, recaptured the Temple. Since there appeared to be only
enough oil for one day to light the “Chanukiah” Menorah, the miracle was that the oil lasted eight days. We
celebrate the Temple’s re-dedication with this joyous festival.
Worldwide the customs are pretty much the same. There is Menorah lighting in the center of Town which
like the “Tree lighting” draws big crowds .Just as we do in our homes the special blessings are recited and
traditional foods such as latkes and Sofganiyot-jelly donuts and Chanukkah Gelt: chocolate coins. There are
games, songs and playing with a Dreidel, which is a spinning top. Hebrew letters appear in four sections in
Hebrew: A Great Miracle Happened Here- N,G,H,S, and don’t forget exchanging gifts and giving to those who
need help.
This holiday runs for eight days, and each day we add a candle until the eighth day when all of the candles
are glowing brightly in a window for all to see. They are lit from right to left using a special candle called the
Shamas, or Guardian. In total, the Menorah has nine branches including the Shamush.
Power-Gen 2014
Woman of the Year
Award Recognizes
Mary Powell for
Leadership and
Commitment to
Community
Green Mountain Power (GMP) is pleased to
announce that President and CEO Mary Powell
was just named Power-Gen 2014 Woman of the
Year. Judges selected Powell because of how she
has advanced the power generation industry, the
positive impact she has made on her community, and
her leadership.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized by our
industry for the work that is happening in Vermont. It
is truly a gift to get to work every day with an incredible
team focused on developing innovative solutions
for our customers and communities. Energy can be
transformational in moving customers and society
to a more secure and environmentally sound future,
and we are determined to lead the way,” Powell said.
“GMP is partnering with customers to accelerate the
pace of change as Vermont’s Energy Company of the
Future. We are finding new ways to help Vermonters
save money and be more comfortable, while moving
to cleaner local sources of energy.”
A cornerstone of Vermont’s energy transformation
includes a new collaboration with NRG to make
Vermont a leader in sustainable energy. Beginning
in early 2015, the partnership will bring innovative
cost-effective clean energy products and services to
Vermont, helping customers manage energy use and
save money. It will also transform the distribution
grid from a 100-year-old electric delivery model to
a new system designed to create efficiencies and
distributed energy solutions through renewable
technologies and energy storage.
“Mary is the preeminent ‘right-to-left’ iconoclast
of utility CEOs,” said David Crane, president and CEO
of NRG. “She starts with the heretical notion of giving
the modern-day energy consumer what they want,
which is affordable, convenient, clean and stormresistant energy, and then uses her native intelligence,
charm and drive to make sure it happens.”
GMP is committed to a new way of doing business
that is forward looking for the environment and the
community. On December 1, GMP became the first
utility ever to get the B Corp certification because
of its commitment to serving its customers, the
community and the state of Vermont.
“Mary Powell is a trailblazer who has made
amazing accomplishments as a utility executive. We
hope that our award will inspire young women to not
only consider careers in the power industry, but also
show them that dedication and hard work can lead
to brilliant results,” said Jennifer Runyon, chair of the
Women in Power Committee.
Powell was announced the winner at the 2014
Power-Gen Woman of the Year Awards Dinner on
December 8, 2014 in Florida; she gave a keynote
speech during the Women in Power Luncheon on
December 9 as part of POWER-GEN International,
the largest trade show in the world for the power
generation industry.
Make Your
Reservation for the
Islands in the Sun
Christmas Celebration
A Christmas Celebration is being planned at the
Islands in the Sun Senior Center in Alburgh. They
will have a free Christmas Luncheon of cranberry
chicken with all the fixings for all senior citizens
on Wednesday, December 17. It will begin with
The Islander, December 16, 2014 Page 9
Pizza
Pan's South Hero
372.4729
Open 7 Days
at 4:30
Christmas music, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, with Maurice and Carol who hope you will join in the singing.
The scrumptious Luncheon will take place at 12:15. Organizers are also expecting Santa and maybe some
little ones who are so special to him, to help those in attendance to enjoy the magic of the holiday season.
It is requested that you reserve your place so that the cooks can plan accordingly. For more information or
to reserve your spot, contact Maurice at 802-309-4731 or Irene at 802-999-5862 or email imtherightplace@
gmail.com.
Salsa Lessons and Dancing in North Hero-No Partner Needed!
Salsa Rueda is a type of Salsa dance done around a circle, or wheel, the steps and turns are the same as
normally used in ordinary Salsa dancing with a partner. Salsa Rueda may be danced by as few as two couples,
or a group as large as a space can hold and allows many to take part in the action-- a fun group atmosphere
develops as the whole Rueda flows while enjoying the wonderful Afro-Cuban Latin American music.
Lessons in this Cuban Salsa style will be held on Friday
evenings, starting at 7 pm, at the North Hero Community
Hall. There will be four weeks of lessons and one snow
date. If the snow date is not used, a Salsa Dance Party will
take place on the last week. The planned lesson dates
are: January 9, 16, 23 and 30. The snow date is February
6. The series will cost $48 per person. Sign up at 6:30
pm on January 9 at the door. This is an annual fundraiser
to support the continued renovation of the North Hero
Community Hall. These lessons are made possible due to
a grant from the North Hero Recreation Committee.
The class will be taught by David Larson, who has 35
years of experience teaching dance. He has taught dance
at a variety of schools in New England, including The University of Connecticut, Dartmouth College, Middlebury
College, Norwich University, Saint Michael’s College, Champlain College and the University of Vermont.
For more information, email [email protected].
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Grand Isle
News
Julie Dickie
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Do you have Grand Isle happenings that you
would like to share? Be sure to send it in! News
needs to be received by 5 pm on Fridays, for
the Grand Isle News section, at grandislenews@
yahoo.com.
HONOR ROLL
The following Grand Isle Elementary students
were named to the honor roll for their academic
achievements: Grade 6 High Honors- Sierra
Butler, Jack Tallbot, Honor Roll- Ella Troville,
Alyssa Larose, Ella Deane, Josh Thomason,
Andrew Lee, Jackson Valley, Todd Gauthier,
Jade Boudreau, Maddison Provost, Cannan
Barrows, Ethan Chamberlin, Taylor Dickie,
Madison Durfee, Ashley Emmons, Madison
Hanson, Johanna Iula, Ben Valley; grade 7 High
Honors- Mitchell Gadapee, Morgan Marckres,
Honor Roll- Ella Boardman-Wolfe, Russell
Chanse, Nicole Emmons, Colby Geney, Hannah
Larose, Cassandra Libby; Grade 8 High HonorsHannah Mahar, Emily Thomason, Honor RollJared Baron, Eva Gavin, Lexie Gingras, Madison
Larson, Keighla Martin, Claire Phillips, Lauryn
Prouty.
GRACE ANNUAL HOLIDAY BALL
The GRACE program will be hosting a Holiday
Ball again this year. Join us Friday, December
19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. There will be music,
dancing and face painting, along with displays
of student’s work over this last session. Food
and beverages will be available for purchase,
and Santa will be making an appearance! This
event is for any student in grades K to 8 in Grand
Isle County. Students under the age of six must
be accompanied by an adult. Tickets will cost
$5 per person or $12 for a family. Please come
and support after-school programming in our
community, see what great things students have
been doing and enjoy a wonderful Holiday event.
RE
FISHING
WA
D
HAR
TS
GIF
Hope to see you there!
CALENDARS ARE IN
If you ordered Community Calendars from
the Grand Isle PTA, stop by the school office
to pick them up. There are also some available
for sale at $8 each; they feature beautiful
photos of the islands taken by our talented local
photographers.
EMPTY BOWLS EVENT
An Empty Bowls Community Dinner is coming
to the Champlain Islands on Saturday, January
31. Empty Bowls is an international effort to fight
hunger where educators, potters and others work
with the community to create handcrafted bowls.
Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup and
bread. In exchange for a cash donation, guests
keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls
in the world. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit
Grand Isle County Food Shelf, Food for Thought,
CIDER Community Meals, and Heifer Intl. Want
to sponsor a bowl to be painted? Just your $3.75
donation will make it happen. Donation spots will
be announced soon! If you’d like to take part in
planning this Islands-wide event, contact Jodi
Butler at 802-238-6708 or [email protected].
DONALDSON PARK PROPERTY
TRANSFER COMPLETE
On December 2, the Town of Grand Isle
received a gift of immeasurable value to present
and future generations. The State of Vermont
transferred 23.1 acres of land on Donaldson
Road to the Town. While many residents
recognize this property as Donaldson Park,
until this week, the Town did not hold title to the
land. Grand Isle Town Recreation Committee
members, Shevonne Travers, Julie Dickie, Jeff
Martin, David Graham and Kate O’Neill wish to
shout out our sincere appreciation to all of the
Grand Isle Town officials, including both past and
present Select Board members, and to our State
Representatives for assisting in bringing this
dream to fruition. First envisioned as a simple
process, the transfer of land required a multitude
of correspondence between State officials,
Town officials and the federal government over
the past two years. With the deed now in hand,
the Grand Isle Town Recreation Committee
plans to repave the basketball court next spring,
begin cutting a walking trail around the park’s
perimeter, installing a disc golf course and
pursuing funds toward the construction of two
tennis courts. Although we recognize these
are significant tasks for a small community, we
remain committed to furthering the development
of recreational opportunities for town residents.
We are reveling in the good news and hope you
will share in the merriment.
GRAND ISLE FIRE DISTRICT #4
JEWELRY
HOU
SEW
ARE
TO
FREE DELIVERY AVAILABLE in Alburgh, Isle La Motte and North Hero!
OL
S
DECEMBER 2014
MONTHLY MEETING
Grand Isle Fire
District #4 Monthly
Meeting will be held
on Monday, December
22, starting at 7 pm, at
204 West Shore Road
in Grand Isle.
TOWN LIBRARY
NEWS
By: Kathy Tulissi,
Library Director
802-372-4797,
grandislefreelibrary@
hotmail.com
HOLIDAY
SALE:
Check
out
the
Library’s Bake and
Ornament
Sale,
Saturday, December
6 through the 20th,
during Library hours.
We will have pumpkin
bread, mini fruitcakes,
brownies,
cookies,
butterscotch topping
and more, plus some
great ornaments.
NEW MATERIALS: Books- Proof Positive, a
Joe Gunther novel by Archer Mayor, The World
of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and
the Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin,
Elio García, Jr. and Linda Antonsson; DVDs- The
Fault In Our Stars, Warhorse, Polar Express,
Max & Ruby’s Christmas.
STORY TIME: 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. We
teach, help solve problems, share experiences
and just have a good time. Don’t have tools or
materials, no problem-- we have plenty to share.
Come join the fun!
TRUSTEES MEETING: Trustees meet on the
second Monday of even numbered months at 6
pm, and the public is always welcome to attend.
HOURS: The Library’s regular hours include:
Tuesday- 1 to 8 pm, Wednesday- 9 am to Noon,
Thursday- 4 to 8 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 3
pm.
Check
out
the
Library
Blog
at
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com, and Like
us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary.
Death Notices
RUTH CARLSON FIFIELD
Ruth Fifield, 91,
passed away in
Franklin County
Rehab Center on
December
10,
2014.
She was born
in
Burlington,
Vermont on June
4, 1923 and grew
up in Burlington
spending
her
summers at her cottage in South Hero, Vermont
that her father and grandfather built when she
was five years old. She was a Navy wife and lived
in Annapolis, Bermuda, Pensacola and spent
many years in the Washington DC area-- always
returning to spend her summers in South Hero at
her cottage with her children. She married Fiske
Fifield and moved to a farmhouse on Route 2 in
the ‘70s; she was active in Eastern Star and served
as Worthy Matron. She was also active with the
Senior Citizens and started the meals at the South
Hero Congregational Church and worked in the
early years of CIDER. Her red farmhouse was
always decorated for Christmas with candles
in the windows. It was the first house you saw
entering South Hero. She moved to the Franklin
County Rehab in 2010 and served as President
of the Franklin County Rehab Center Residential
Council.
She leaves a daughter Patti Day of Saint Albans,
Vermont and son Richard Dow of Boulder Creek,
California, who was able to spend the last five
summers at her cottage to visit with her, and
three grandchildren: Kelly and Michael Day of
Maui, Hawaii and Richard Dow III of San Jose,
California and three great-grandchildren.
There will be a viewing at Corbin and Palmer,
71 Union Street in Burlington, Vermont, on
Thursday, December 18 from 2:30 to 4:30
pm, and a memorial service will be held at the
Lakeview Cemetery Chapel on North Avenue, at
11 am, on Friday, December 19 with interment
to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to
Franklin County Rehab Center Resident Council
Scholarship Fund at 110 Fairfax Road, Saint
Albans, VT 05478.
> CHURCH SERVICES >
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M.
NURSERY CARE AGES 5 AND UNDER
SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:45A.M. AGES 5 THRU GRADE 6
We Invite and Welcome Everyone.
Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486
Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: [email protected]
www.vtcucc.org/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVT
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm
Island Roman Catholic Parishes
Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,
Isle La Motte & South Hero
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m.
Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, Pastor
St. Amadeus Office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
Champlain Islands Parish
Services
Rev. Hyungyong Choi
Isle La Motte
United Methodist
Church Sunday
8:00 a.m.
North Hero
United Methodist
Church Worship
Combined Service at
9:30 a.m.
The Churches with...
OPEN HEARTS...
OPEN MINDS...
OPEN DOORS...
Parish Office 372-6638
UNION BIBLE CHURCH
Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
796-3055
Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel Preaching
SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
“A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You”
Nursery Provided at all Services
website: www.unionbiblechurch.org
GOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCH
A non-denominational
GCMF affiliated Church
CORNER ROUTE 2 AND ROUTE 129
SOUTH ALBURGH, VERMONT 05440
REV. C. ANDREW CHRYSLER, PASTOR
(802)782-9384 WWW.GLBCVT.ORG
“God’s Word has the answer”
WORSHIP......SUNDAY 10:00 AM
BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM
THE BORDERS
REGIONAL MINISTRY
Episcopal Diocese of VT & Anglican Diocese of Montreal
www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca
4th Sunday of Advent: December 21st
10 a.m. Table Eucharist
at members’ home in Isle La Motte
Christmas Eve: Wed., Dec. 24th
4 p.m. Creche, Carols, & Communion
at St. Thomas’, Noyan
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
North Hero
News
The Islander, December 16, 2014 Page 11
Courtney A. Schaetz
• [email protected] •
LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR
Now is the time to enjoy family and friends
and all of the other blessings in your life, but if
you are a planner, and are already have your
sights set on next year, listed below are a couple
of things to look forward to.
Cuban Salsa Lessons will be taught at the
North Hero Community Hall in January with
David Larson. The lessons will be held on Friday
evenings at 7 pm, and a partner is not required to
participate. There will be four weeks of lessons
and one snow date. If the snow date is not used,
a Salsa Dance Party will take place on the last
week. The lesson dates are set for: January 9,
16, 23 and 30. The snow date is February 6.
The series will cost $48 per person. Sign up at
6:30 on January 9 at the door. This is an annual
fundraiser to support the continued renovation of
the North Hero Community Hall. These lessons
are made possible due to a grant from the North
Hero Recreation Committee.
Email
[email protected]
with
questions.
In February, Great Ice in Grand Isle returns to
North Hero. The first event to be announced is
the Christmas Tree Bonfire that will be held on
the 6th at 5:30 pm-- be sure to save your festive
fir for this fun, community event!
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
Happy Holidays! Hanukkah begins this week.
It will officially be winter soon, not that it isn’t
already. Kwanzaa is right around the corner, and
of course, there is Christmas. It is a joyful time
of year.
The PTYO’s holiday baskets will be raffled
away at our holiday extravaganza, which will
take place at the North Hero Community Hall
on Thursday, December 18. At 7 pm, the fever
pitch of celebratory spirit will reach its maximum
overload and spill upon the gathered crowd. You
will be compelled to sing loud and clear for all to
hear, and I promise the event to be both joyful
and triumphant. All friends from all islands and
towns great and small are invited to the event. I
hope you will join us.
Tuesday, December 23 is a half-day for
students. Please make note of this calendar
change. Students will be released from their
academic obligations at 11:30 am.
If you are planning to send your child skiing
with the North Hero Ski Club on January 9, 2015,
please make sure to return your paperwork as
soon as possible. Titus Mountain has graciously
arranged for us to visit five different times. With
the weather as it has been we are very excited
to hit the slopes. We return to school on January
5, and it will be a scramble to get ready with just
a few days before the first session.
The second grade math students have
begun to explore the fundamental concepts
involved in multiplication, division, and fractional
understanding. It’s easy to think that we are just
programmed to understand halves and quarters,
but as I learn with the students I marvel at the
magic of understanding, and it has been a gift to
watch the light bulbs begin to light.
Have a great week. I hope to see you soon.
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.
Silver by Tish
Open Mon • Wed • Fri • Sat 10-6
Silver & Gold Jewelry
Extended Hours thru Christmas
Open until 6:00
11 South Street, South Hero VT 05486
802-372-5527
[email protected]
Grand Isle County Based
*EMERGENCY SERVICES
AVAILABLE*
North Hero, VT
(802)372-9514
FOOD SHELF: The Library is collecting
donations of canned goods for the Champlain
Islands Food Shelf. These donations go directly
to our own neighbors, and their need is much
greater at this time of year. Meals in a can, such
as beef stew and chicken soup, or canned meats
like tuna and ravioli are especially appreciated.
There is a wicker basket just inside the Library
door. It only takes one can to help a friend.
NEW MATERIALS: Books- Blue Labyrinth
by Douglas Preston, The Lewis Man by Peter
May, The Burning Room by Michael Connelly,
Once Upon A Grind by Cleo Coyle; Children’s
Books- Sisters by Raina Telgemeier, Pete the
Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin; DVDs- The
Hundred Foot Journey, If I Stay, And So It Goes;
Children’s DVDs- The Wind Rises.
BOOK SALE: We have a dry basement full
of secondhand books waiting for you. It’s neatly
organized by our volunteers, always available
when we’re open, and no set prices. Donations
are happily accepted and change is available at
the circulation desk. Stock up for winter or find a
treasure for gifting.
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.
The Islander, December 16, 2014 Page 12
-FOR SALE-
--------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless &
steel. Inshop & portable. Propeller, skeg repair. Jesberger Welding. 802-796-4079 802-324-6954.
8/4/15
--------------------------------You’re an Overeater? You’re not
Alone! Try Food Addicts Anonymous. Phone Mtgs. 42 phone
meetings every week; AM & PM.
More info: Carol 372-8672. www.
foodaddictsanonymous.org
BTFN
--------------------------------SNOW PLOWING. Openings for
S. Hero, Grand Isle. Per plow or
per season. Smitty’s Tree Service
for all you Tree Service Needs. Insured,. Affordable. 802-372-5297
12/16
--------------------------------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
--------------------------------R. ROSE CONSTRUCTION. Interior
Painting. Remodeling. Kitchen,
Bath etc. Free Estimates! Insured.
802-372-5693
BTFN
------------------------------We have some free computers
that would make a great Christmas gift. Some are complete,
others need a monitor, keyboard
or mouse. All you need is a big
red bow. Call 802-796-4517. If you
have any old XP home program
disc or any old keyboards, mice
------------------------------Grand Isle: Pay no rent to share or monitors, please donate them.
--------------------------------a home with an active senior
woman who enjoys getting out
in the community, playing cards
and conversation. In exchange,
provide some evening companionship and occasional rides together to go out for a meal or a
scenic drive. Comfortable home,
W/D. No deposit. More info and
application at 863-5625 or www.
HomeShareVermont.org. Interview, references, background
checks req. EHO 12/9
-FOR RENT-
-MISC-
------------------------------Flintlock 50 Cal. Italian Pedersoli,
like new condition. Appraised at
$700. Will accept $350. Call 802893-4302 Milton
12/23
------------------------------2002 Ford Ranger, 6-cyl. std.,
4-wh. drive. Xtra cab. $5500.
Will consider trade. Water pressure tank. 30 gal. $75. Canister
vacuum cleaner. $35. 802-3729419
12/16
------------------------------2007 Chevrolet Malibu. New battery, brakes, rotors, exhaust in
past 18 months. 2.2L AC/PW/
PL, cruise control. New key fob.
32+MPG. $3900 OBO 802-3729029
12/16
-SERVICES--------------------------------FA. Harding Co. Painting & Handyman Services. Security checks. 35
years experience. 978-808-8235
Alburgh
12/23/14
--------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate,
shingles, metal, rubber. Painting
all flashings & metal roofs. Chimney repair. FREE ESTIMATES. INSURED. 802-372-5781 John.
BTFN
---------------------------------
Holiday
Greetings are on
Sale Now for
12/23 & 12/30
Issues
Call us for info:
372-5600
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
- Christmas Celebration at the Islands in
the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh with music
starting at 11:30 am and luncheon at 12:15
pm.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
- Business Matters in the Islands Breakfast
and Basic Selling Skills Presentation at
Merchants Bank, South Hero starts at 8:30
am.
- A Visit to India with WCAX-TV’s Sharon
Meyer and Lyn Jarvis at 12:12 pm on Across
the Fence, Channel 3.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
- Caring and Sharing/ Operation Happiness
toy wrapping at Saint Rose of Lima Church,
South Hero from 9 am to Noon and packing
up food from 6 to 8 pm.
- A Visit to Nepal with a stop in Kathmandu
with Lyn Jarvis and Sharon Meyer on Across
the Fence at 12:12 pm, WCAX-TV, Channel
3.
- Wine Down Wine Down at Snow Farm
Vineyard, South Hero, with music from Jon
Sochin from 6 to 8:30 pm.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
- Caring and Sharing/ Operation Happiness
food and toy distribution from 9 to 10:30
am.
- Champlain Islands Winter Farmers’ Market
and Holiday Cookie Walk at the South Hero
Congregational Church from 10 am to 2
pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
- Longest Night Service at the South Hero
Congregational Church starts at 7 pm.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
- Christmas Eve Service at the South Hero
Congregational Church starts at 5 pm,
Candlelit Service at 7:30.
- Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Anne’s Shrine,
Isle La Motte starts at 4 pm.
- Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Joseph’s
Church, Isle La Motte starts at 4 pm.
- Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Amadeus
Church, Alburgh starts at 6 pm.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
- Christmas Mass at Saint Amadeus Church,
Alburgh starts at 10:30 am.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
- Foot Clinic at the Islands in the Sun Senior
Center, Alburgh from 9:30 am to Noon.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
- Grand Isle County Mentoring Program
Game Night at the Grand Isle School from
5:30 to 7 pm.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
- Salsa Dance Lessons at the North Hero
Community Hall starts at 7 pm.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
- Parkinson’s Support Group at Homestead
Pillsbury Senior Community, Saint Albans
from 10 to 11:30 am.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
- Salsa Dance Lessons at the North Hero
Community Hall starts at 7 pm.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
- SB Mentoring Winter Gala Dinner and
Silent Auction at the F.H. Tuttle Middle
School, South Burlington from 6 to 8:30 pm.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
- Salsa Dance Lessons at the North Hero
Community Hall starts at 7 pm.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
- Salsa Dance Lessons at the North Hero
Community Hall starts at 7 pm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
- Great Ice in Grand Isle Christmas Tree
Bonfire starts 5:30 pm.
Isle La Motte
News
Anita Bruley . 802-928-3246
• [email protected] •
LOCAL CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
There will be Mass on Christmas Eve,
Wednesday, December 24, starting at 4 pm, at
Saint Joseph’ Church in Isle La Motte and at 6
pm, with a children’s pageant, at Saint Amadeus
in Alburgh.
On Thursday, December 25, Christmas Day,
Mass will be held at 10:30 am at Saint Amadeus
only; there will be no Mass in Isle La Motte on
Christmas.
THE MEMORY TREE
The Memory Tree was a first-time fundraiser,
and it raised $290 as of last Sunday.
FREE CHRISTMAS
LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS
Islands in the Sun Senior Center will be
holding a Free Christmas Luncheon for seniors
55 and over on Wednesday, December 17. The
festive occasion will begin at 11:30 am with
caroling from Moe and Carol; the meal will start
at 12:15 with visit from Santa and a performance
by Mrs. Giroux’ first graders. Reservations are
required; to register, call Moe at 796-4418 or
Irene Clarke: 802-999-5862.
CARDS FOR GLORIA HART
Gloria Hart, who formerly lived in Isle La
Motte and now in Florida, has been ill and in a
nursing home for several months. She would
enjoy receiving cards, maybe even Christmas
cards. Her address is 82 Century Boulevard,
Avon Park, FL 33825.
JOKE OF THE WEEK!
Teacher: “Today, we are going to study
Macbeth by Shakespeare.”
Boastful Pupil: “ My Dad had dinner with
Shakespeare last night.”
Teacher: “But he’s been dead for over three
hundred years!”
Pupil: “Oh, really? Dad said he was a bit
quiet.”
HAVE A GOOD WEEK!
The Islander, December 16, 2014 Page 13
To the Editor:
An open letter to our legislators: In January, 2015, the House and Senate will decide,
in a secret vote, the next Governor of Vermont!
On
Election
Day,
November
4,
2014,
voters
in
the
Grand
Isle/Milton
voting
district
voted
as
follows:
Milne- 2,108 votes, 60.7 percent-- a landslide in an election; Shumlin- 1,366 votes,
39.3 percent.
Our Representatives, Mitzi Johnson and Robert Krebs, along with Senator Richard
Mazza, are asked to not follow party lines but rather vote the way the people in the
district voted! Represent our voices and vote for Scott Milne for Governor. Consider
the record of the incumbent-- if you choose Peter Shumlin, not only are you voting differently from the wishes
of your constituents, you must accept responsibility for the results!
The Vermont Constitution states: If, at any time, there shall be no election, of Governor, LieutenantGovernor, or Treasurer, of the State, the Senate and House of Representatives shall by a joint ballot, elect to
fill the office, not filled as aforesaid, one of the three candidates for such office (if there be so many) for whom
the greatest number of votes shall have been returned.
So, why the secret ballot? The voters of the Grand Isle/Milton district deserve to have their wishes honored.
If they are not, why not? Our representatives should represent our voices in the Statehouse-- that’s why we
elect them!
Dick Trudell, Chairman, Grand Isle County Republicans
To the Editor:
Oops! December 9, 2014, there was a hunter photo, page 13, seen with gun pointed in wrong direction.
Guns always should be pointed away from self and other hunters.
Respectfully,
Denise Abbott Douglass
Grand Isle
Champlain Islands
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The Islander, December 16, 2014 Page 14
Legal
Notices
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in
newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a
chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative
rules are now also available online at http://secure.vermont.gove/SOS/
rules/. The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed
rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having
at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special
needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.
To get a copy of a rule or make suggestions to the agency, call or write the
contact person listed below. You may also comment on the proposal by
writing the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House,
Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Rule Governing the Prescription of Extended Release Hydrocodones
Manufactured Without Abuse-Deterrent Formulations.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 14E11
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
CONCISE SUMMARY: Extended Release Hydrocodones without abusedeterrent formulations (ADF) are highly susceptible to abuse, diversion,
and potentially lethal to children. Subjecting these drugs to rigorous
prescription conditions will minimize the potential for their abuse and
diversion and the hazards associated with unintended ingestion.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Englander, Senior
Policy and Legal Advisor, Vermont Department of Health, PO Box 70,
Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Tel: 802-863-7282 Fax: 802-951-1275
Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.healthvermont.
gov/
regs/index.aspx.
For copies: Bessie Weiss, Assistant Attorney General for Vermont
Department of Health, PO Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Tel: 802652-2092 Fax: 802-951-1211 Email: bessie.weiss@
state.vt.us.
VOSHA Rule: Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Demolition and
Underground Construction.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 14P056
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule amendment repeals previously adopted
rule, VOSHA Subpart DD, 29 CFR 1926.1500 and .1501. Further this
rule amendment directs Subpart S (29 CFR 1926.800) Underground
Construction, and Subpart T (29 CFR 1926.858) Demolition, to reference
existing rule, Subpart CC (29 CFR 1926.1400).
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Vermont Dept. of Labor PO Box 488 Montpelier, VT 05601-0488 Tel:
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STATE OF VERMONT
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION
GRAND ISLE UNIT
NO: 41-5-13 Gicv
CIVIL
DOCKET
EVERBANK
Plaintiff
v.
LAURA SHARPLES fka LAURA J HUNTER;
JOSEPH SHARPLES;
TD BANKNORTH, N.A.;
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale
contained in a certain mortgage given by Laura J.
Hunter and Joseph T. Sharples to Chittenden Trust
Co. d/b/a Mortgage Service Center, its successors
and/or assigns, dated April 26, 2004 and recorded in
Book 86 at Page 210 of the City/Town of Grand Isle
Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned
is the present holder by Assignment of Mortgage
recorded on March 9, 2009 in Book 103 at Page
641, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage
and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be
sold at Public Auction at 11:30 a.m. on January 5,
2015 at 262 Route 2, Grand Isle, VT 05458 all and
singular the premises described in said mortgage,
To Wit:
Being all and the same land and premises conveyed
to Robert W. Taft and Julie Lavallette by Warranty
Deed of Salvatore P Morizio dated 14 March 2003
and recorded in Volume 78, Page 755 of the Land
Records of the Town of Grand Isle.
Being lands and premises commonly known and
designated as 262 Route 2.
And being the same lands and premises conveyed to
Salvatore P. Morizio by Warranty Deed of Kathleen
Morizio dated April 4, 1988 and recorded in Book 43
at Page 88 in the Land Records of the Town of Grand
Isle.
And being all and the same lands and premises
conveyed to Salvatore P. and Kathleen H. Morizio by
Warranty Deed of Golden-Flo dated May 6, 1982 and
recorded in Book 33 at Page 398 in the said Grand
Isle Land Records, which lands and premises are
further described as follows:
A lot of land shown as Lot#1 on a plan entitled ‘Plan
of Land of Allen & Beverly Baker’ dated March 2,
1979 and prepared by Trudell Consulting Engineers,
Inc. and recorded in Map Slide 120 in the said Grand
Isle Land Records, being more particularly described
as follows:
A lot of land located on Route 2, beginning at a point,
which point is the northwesterly corner of said lot and
on the easterly side of said Route 2, thence proceeding
S 76° 34’ 41” E 920 feet to a point; thence turning to
the right and proceeding S 21° 59’ 58” W 420 feet to
a point; thence turning to the right and proceeding N
84° 20’ 11” W 950 feet; thence turning to the right and
proceeding along the easterly side of Route 2 N 22°
12’ 04” E 550 feet to the point and place of beginning.
Included herein is a 20 foot easement for a water line.
Said lot is 10.13 acres, more or less.
This land is subject to protective covenants recorded
in Book 30 at Page 122 in the said Grand Isle Land
Records.
Reference is hereby made to the above-mentioned
instruments, and to the records and references
contained therein, all in further aid of this description.
Property is known and designated as: 262 Route 2
The description of the property contained
in the mortgage shall control in the event of a
typographical error in this publication.
The public sale may be adjourned one or
more times for a total time not exceeding 30 days,
without further court order, and without publication
or service of a new notice of sale, by announcement
of the new sale date to those present at each
adjournment or by posting notice of the adjournment
in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale.
Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or by
certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale,
with the balance due at closing. The sale is subject
to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles,
municipal liens, if any, which take precedence over
the said mortgage above described.
Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises
at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount
due under the mortgage, including the costs and
expenses of the sale.
Other terms to be announced at sale
EverBank,
Kathryn Donovan, Esq. #3914
Jeffrey J. Hardiman, Esq. #4632
Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP
1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
877-575-1400
Attorney for Plaintiff
Service of the
Longest Night
at the South Hero
Congregational Church
Sunday, December 21 is the Winter Solstice:
the longest night of the year. Christmas can be
a bittersweet time of the year. Some people
dread the holiday season. The constant refrain
about getting together with family, reminds
many people of what and who they have
lost or what they never had. The anguish
of broken relationships, the insecurity of
unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the
pain of isolation-- all of these can make people
feel very much alone in the midst of the festive
season, and all of this is compounded by the
deepening darkness of the year.
If you are unhappy during the holidays, you
need to know that you are not alone. You need
to know God’s presence during this season. At
the Congregational Church of South Hero, UCC,
24 South Street, they have planned a worship
service of scripture, stories, special music,
silent reflection and prayer: space and time to
acknowledge your sadness and concern.
So, on this longest night, they invite you to
experience a meditative worship service that
takes time for remembering, sharing your
hurting places with God and preparing of hearts
for the coming of Christ. The candlelit service
will provide a chance to just be-- in the silence,
together. Join this service to hear scripture,
offer prayers for healing and wholeness,
and to hear songs that acknowledge God’s
presence is for all. Attend and light a candle
for your darkness; light a candle for those
you know who are mourning, those who are
struggling. God’s Word comes to shine light in
the darkness.
Everyone is welcome to attend this service,
starting at 7 pm, and enjoy quiet reflection and
good company.
Did The Grinch Really
Steal Christmas?
Not In Grand Isle!
By: Fay P. Chamberlin
On Saturday afternoon, December 6, over sixty
youngsters and their parents and friends gathered in
the warm 1814 Block Schoolhouse. They enjoyed hot
chocolate and cookies as they waited for the annual
lighting of the Town Christmas Tree, located on the
site of the Hyde Log Cabin in Grand Isle.
As the Grinchmas Pageant took place, Hannah
Larose gave her rendition and thoughts on the
Christmas story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
As she spoke, the children snuggled in their beds.
Soon, in crept the famous mean Grinch and his dog.
They looked around and soon found presents under the small tree. They took the
presents and ran out the door.
The children woke
up
and
everyone
realized what had
happened. As they ran
out of the school, they
began to hear a siren.
Soon, Sheriff Ray Allen
drove in near the site
of the Town Christmas
Tree. He opened the door and pulled someone
out: it was the mean old Grinch. Sheriff Allen had
found him with all of the presents and had shown
him the error of his ways. The Grinch was sorry
for his behavior and said that he had changed.
He asked everyone to forgive him and to join him
in the countdown for the tree lighting. The little
tree became a beautiful, tall, lighted tree, and the
children were all presented with gifts, and then,
Christmas carols were sung.
The tree lighting has become an annual event.
Last year, we had a surprise visit from Santa. He
appeared over the roof of the historic Log Cabin
and disappeared down the chimney and out the
front door. He brought candy and danced with the
children as they sang carols and then turned on
the lights for the beautiful tree.
Thank you to Sheriff Ray Allen, Julie Dickie, Mr.
Santagrinch Tony Larose, Jeff Martin and other
members of the Grand Isle Recreation Committee
for planning these events. Thank you to Hannah, Ally and Taylor Larose, Taylor Dickie and Alaina Ross for taking
part in the Grinchmas Pageant.
The Grand Isle Historical Society and the Grand Isle Recreation Committee are pleased to join together as
we continue to unite the Town of Grand Isle in wonderful fun filled activities. Merry Christmas and a wonderful
New Year to all.
Ice Fishing Safety Tips
from Vermont Fish and Wildlife
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has some ice safety tips for those of you who will be
going ice fishing this winter.
“Once we have sustained cold weather to form good ice, ice fishing can be safe and a lot of fun,”
said Major Dennis Reinhardt, “but when we go onto the ice, we need to use good judgment and
observe several safety precautions.”
Leave your car or truck on shore. Every year, several motor vehicles go through the ice on Vermont
lakes, and some people have drowned as a result.
Leave information about your plans with someone: where you intend to fish and when you expect
to return.
Wear a personal flotation device, and don’t fish alone.
Ice varies in thickness and condition. Always carry an ice spud or chisel to check ice as you proceed.
Be extremely cautious crossing ice near river mouths, points of land, bridges, islands and over
reefs and springs. Current almost always causes ice to be thinner over these areas.
Avoid going onto the ice if it has melted away from the shore. This indicates melting is underway,
and ice can shift position as wind direction changes.
Waves from open water can quickly break up large areas of ice. If you can see open water in the
lake and the wind picks up, get off!
Bring your fully-charged cell phone with you.
Carry a set of hand spikes to help you work your way out onto the surface of the ice if you go
through. Holding one in each hand, you can alternately punch them into the ice and pull yourself up
and out. You can make these at home, using large nails, or you can purchase them at stores that sell
fishing supplies.
Carry a safety line that can be thrown to someone who has gone through the ice.
Heated fishing shanties must have good ventilation to prevent deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
Open a window or the door part way to allow in fresh air.
The Islander, December 16, 2014 Page 15
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Grand Isle County
Mentoring Game Night
Rescheduled
The Grand Isle County Mentoring Program has
rescheduled game night for mentors and mentees.
All Grand Isle County mentors and their mentees
are invited to attend a pizza and game night on
Wednesday, January 7, from 5:30 to 7 pm, in
the Grand Isle School Library. Grand Isle County
Mentoring is a school-based mentoring program,
which matches community children with adults
who have similar interests. They meet once a week
for one hour in the school at a mutually-convenient
time. Now is the time to think about young people in
our community who could benefit from an additional
relationship with a caring adult. Every child who
wants a mentor should have one! Mentoring has
proven results for both the children and adults who
care enough to make the commitment of just one
hour a week. Mentoring doesn’t require an expert;
it only requires your time. “Make a difference in a
youth’s life: be a mentor.”
For more information, contact Leslie Ward,
Coordinator at 802-372-5239 or email gicmentoring@
gmail.com.
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2 BR home w/so much character & charm it is truly
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ENOSBURG
Many updates in this 3 BR/ 2 BA home w/one
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