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South Hero

The Islander, August 2, 2016 Page 1
South Hero Residents Upset
with School Board
By MIKE DONOGHUE
SOUTH HERO - Some local residents expressed dismay about a last-minute meeting called by the South Hero School Board last Friday night to discuss an informational flier concerning the upcoming referendum on Aug. 9 for a possible school
merger under the state law known as Act 46.
Residents also questioned why one School Board member – Bentley Vaughan
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School Board member David Cain said the meeting was called by Bowers to try to
go over a proposed informational flier the board wanted to send out explaining the
vote. The board had apparently agreed to send one out earlier, but the minutes
of meetings reflect no vote was ever taken to approve the action as required by
Vermont law.
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The School Board posted notice of the meeting in three places: at the Folsom
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and at the Superintendent’s office in North Hero. The media was never alerted.
Yet about a dozen taxpayers appeared for the evening meeting after a community member learned about it by accident earlier Friday. They expressed their frustration with the board.
According to a draft of the proposed minutes of the board, the residents were
told they would be given only 10 minutes at the start of the meeting to offer any
comments because the board was there only for a motion to send out a town-wide
mailer before the Aug. 9 non-binding referendum.
“Community members voiced their discontent with that restriction, as well as the fact that the Board had
not accepted community input on the mailer they were sending out,” notes the draft of the minutes. The
proposed minutes are not final until approved at a later board meeting.
See SCHOOL BOARD, page 5
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South Hero Residents to Vote on
New Fire and Rescue Facilities
By MIKE DONOGHUE
SOUTH HERO – The potential combined future home for the South Hero Volunteer Fire Department and the South Hero Rescue will be on the ballot when town
voters go to the polls for the Primary Election on Tuesday Aug. 9.
The special ballot item asks approval to bond for up to $1.3 million for a new
6,234-square-foot public safety building. It will be located next to the new Community Health Center and Wally’s Bagel and Deli now under construction at 260
U.S. 2.
The proposal is designed to consolidate four small and outdated buildings all
within about a 100-yard section of U.S. 2 under one roof in a one modern facility,
according to Mike Bishop, chair of the facilities committee. The new building is
about a quarter mile east on U.S. 2.
The bonding amount could be reduced by any state or federal grants obtained
for the project. The main fire station, which is located next to the Blue Paddle
Bistro, and the rescue building diagonally across the street also could both be put
up for sale to reduce the bonding. Members of the fire and rescue service also
plan to help fundraise for some equipment and fixtures.
The proposal is designed to be a long-term solution for the island community. The cost of trying to rehabilitate and renovate the four buildings is cost prohibitive and cannot solve all the problems. Regular voting is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the South Hero Town Hall. Voters
that day also will select candidates in their respective political parties to advance
to the General Election in November. Early voting is now available at the Town
Clerk’s office.
The proposed 20-year bond is estimated to cost the owner of a $250,000 home
about $50 a year – about a dollar a week, according to organizers. The owner of
a $150,000 home would pay about $30 a year.
The current home of South Hero Volunteer Rescue
located on Route 2 - South Hero.
The building would be constructed on land donated by developer Nate Hayward. The public safety facility would be owned by the Town of South Hero. The facilities committee studied several sites
and whittled it to four
finalists – all in the village. They are the Lavin
property at 275 U.S 2,
the Island Racing site
at 269 U.S. 2, the South
Hero Town Garage at
280 U.S. 2 and the proposed site at 260 U.S. 2.
The three buildings above house the South Hero Volunteer Fire
Department’s equipment, gear, trucks, marine boat and meeting space.
The proposed site, besides not costing taxpayers for the land, does not need an
Act 250 Land Use permit. It also has a septic system in place, it is on the municipal
water system, it has access to U.S. 2, and there is sufficient land for the station and
parking and for future expansion if ever needed.
The other sites all have one or more flaws. They include needing an Act 250
permit, inadequate septic system or not having an approved existing access to
U.S. 2.
VIEWING THE FACILITIES
An estimated 50 people took advantage of the public tours offered during an
Open House at the current facilities the evening of July 27. Blueprints of the
proposed building were on display and questions were fielded by personnel from
both groups.
Those attending the Open House appeared to come away with the belief the
local public safety volunteers need a new, modern home and it is overdue.
“I think it’s great. I think we really need it,” Joanne Wiles of South Hero said
after taking the tour.
“It’s been a long time coming. It will be great. They will work together more,”
said Wiles, who has lived in town for 46 years.
Others with specific questions indicated the answers offered made sense.
The single building also will allow for a more unified approach to fire and emergency services in the town, according to Nancy Frantz, president of South Hero
Rescue and Kim Julow, the South Hero fire chief.
Frantz said South Hero Rescue needs more volunteers, and while numbers are
up at the fire department, it is always looking for new members. The joint effort
on creating a new home has some members in both public safety agencies talking
about joining the other, Frantz said.
“We desperately need new members,” she said.
Several people making the tour remarked about the poor – and maybe questionable – conditions volunteers have to endure in some of their buildings. The
inspection reports paint a bleak picture about some conditions that the public
safety personnel have to endure. As fire trucks grew in size over the years, there
is less space for firefighters to squeeze between. Two of the three buildings used by the fire department don’t have bathrooms,
South Hero Fire Chief Kim Julow said. She said firefighters must make their way
to the main fire station to use a bathroom.
Some parts in the inspection reports appear to question if the buildings have
been properly maintained over the years. Bishop said the two groups are trying to move forward and not point fingers at
the past generations of South Hero volunteers.
He said both the fire department and rescue squad are committed to giving the
best service to the community.
See “FACILITIES”, page 3
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FACILITIES
Continued from page 2
The volunteer fire department has signs at the station, including the large overhead bay doors for the
trucks, that say “Professionalism & Excellence Every
Time We Roll.”
The South Hero Selectboard also was required to
hold a pre-vote public informational meeting about
the proposal and financing. It was scheduled for
Monday night as The Islander was going to press.
Information also is available on the South Hero Fire
Department website, including 20 frequently asked
questions.
MOVING FORWARD
Several questions have centered on what would
happen to the four buildings. The red fire station,
which has an assessment of $79,300 and the rescue
building assessed at $136,900, could both be sold
and used to offset some of the bond. The old fire
station could provide much needed parking for the
ever-popular Blue Paddle Bistro or provide for an expanded patio for outside dining.
One building is historic. The Granny’s Attic Benefit
Shop was built in 1816 and served as the First Protestant Church and First Town Hall. Bishop said the design of the five-bay building is
similar to one approved for the Grand Isle Volunteer
Fire Department. The current South Hero fire station has three bays. A second adjoining building has
two bays, including one for the department’s rescue
boat.
He said if the vote is positive, construction could
begin as early as October, but might have to wait
until spring. The job is expected to take six months
once the first shovel goes into the ground.
The energy efficient design is expected to create
about $10,000 a year in savings, Bishop said. Julow said she was pleased with the positive comments heard from taxpayers during the Open House
last week. “We would love to have a new home for them,” as
she looked at the volunteers standing outside the fire
station offering comments and answering questions
from taxpayers.
There is increased interest in joining the South
Hero Fire Department. Membership has doubled
from about a dozen to 24 members, Bishop said. The
department averages about 150 emergencies each
year.
South Hero Rescue, which responds to about 125
calls a year, is an independent organization that has
run on donations. Herman Fossi, who is the chief of South Hero Rescue, said seeking donations takes time away from
critical work, including the weekly training.
“We can spend more time on training instead of
fund raising,” Fossi told The Islander. He said the
department has to continue to upgrade equipment
and noted it recently had to purchase several items,
including a new $300 IV injection system.
The squad’s only ambulance is 8 years old, while
the cardiac defibrillator is 12 years old. South Hero
Rescue provides basic and advanced life support and
medical services to those in need.
South Hero Rescue was formed shortly after the
worst highway crash in Vermont history Aug. 21,
1960. Seven Winooski men, between the ages of 18
and 20, all died in the single-car crash on old U.S.
2 in South Hero. The 1954 Oldsmobile was southbound on the wet road and went out of control for
almost 600 feet. The car slammed into a maple tree. All were ejected in the crash about 1.3 miles north of
the Milton town line. They were returning from New
York State, which had an 18 year-old drinking age at
the time.
In 1962 the fire department obtained a 1956 Cadillac Ambulance that cost $2,100 to help with patient
transports. By 1973 the rescue squad was made
a separate unit and in 1977 the current home for
South Hero Rescue was built next to the Town Hall,
according to Ray Allen Sr.
SERVING AS
A TOWN RESOURCE
The proposed fire station and rescue building can
be much more than just serving those two agencies
and their functions, according to Don Turner, the
chief of the nearby Milton Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
Turner said after Milton built its new fire station,
the building became a focal point for community events, including the July 4th Barbecue and the
town’s National Night Out celebration. The Milton
station also has hosted a wide range of events from
car seat safety checks to professional training for the
town police and department of public works.
He said a new South Hero building will be perfect
for building morale and recruiting members. “It will
be very positive for the organizations and the community.”
“I think it seems like a great opportunity with the
developer donating the land. And combining the
agencies makes sense certainly for the future,” said
Turner, who also is a state legislator. He said his department has connections with South Hero, including three members who serve both communities.
South Hero and Milton public safety agencies often
are called to the same traffic accidents along the U.S.
2 causeway that connects Milton and South Hero. South Hero agencies often times can respond quicker
because of their location, Turner said. “South Hero fire and rescue also have water rescue
along with the Grand Isle Sheriffs Department,” Turner said. That is a big help with calls to the Sand Bar
State Park and Lake Champlain.
“We do rely on South Hero Rescue and South Hero
Fire,” he said.
He said Milton works
closely with both South
Hero Rescue and South
Hero Fire Department
because they are part of
a mutual aid agreement.
Turner noted Milton
was among the departments responding with
firefighters, trucks and
equipment in late June
when fire destroyed the
$1.7 million home of Green Mountain Power CEO Mary Powell and
Mark Brooks in South
Hero after a lightning
strike.
“We
have
always
worked closely with
them and I think we have
gotten closer and rely on
each other more in recent years,” Turner said
about South Hero fire
and rescue.
Tasting and Recipes at
the Champlain Islands
Farmers’ Market
Looking for creative and delicious ways to cook
the fresh vegetables and fruits you get at the Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market? Sticking to a budget
or cooking for your family? Join South Hero Land
Trust for “Cooking with Economy: Tasting & Recipes”
at the South Hero Market on Wednesday, August 3.
The WIC Farm to Family Program will be distributing
Farm to Family Coupons to qualified WIC participants
during the market and South Hero Land Trust will be
giving out free samples and recipes. Everyone is welcome! Stop by from 3 to 6 pm at St. Rose of Lima
Church, South Hero.
The Hare
Versus the Snail
Mr. K of
Exordium will
present a program at the
South
Hero
Library
that
takes a closer
look at the adaptations Mother Nature has provided animals to
cope with their environments and the roles that prey
and predator play therein on Thursday, August 4. Numerous artifacts are available for closer examination
and handling. A staged snail race will culminate the
event. Snails will be provided or participants are welcome to bring their own “trained” snails to compete.
The program begins at 10:30 am for all ages four and
up.
Island Arts August
Schedule of Classes
By Ann Dehner, Director Island Arts Academy
Island Arts has an exciting line up of classes for
children and adults during the month of August.
Please join us and unleash your creativity and have
some fun!
ART: Pet Portraits, August 5; Paint and Sip, August
5; Frame Your Own Art or Photos, August 16-18.
NATURE: Summer Meets Fall Birding Class and
Field Trip, August 25 and 27.
Location: 3537 Route 2, North Hero. Information/
Registration: web site islandarts.org or email
[email protected]
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Deadline Noon every Saturday
NOTES FROM THE VILLAGE OFFICE
By Amee Gotshall, Village Clerk
Your cooperation is needed! Jason Beaulac has
started to repair and replace broken meters. It is imperative, that if you find a call back tag on your door,
that you call Jason and set up an appointment.
A letter will be mailed to the Seasonal consumers this upcoming week in regards to the Trustees
decision to switch all Seasonal consumers over to a
metered basis. Jason Beaulac and his helper will be
working diligently in the upcoming months to have
all meters installed by October 15.
NEMRC has switched all account numbers in Utility Billing to the new 911 addresses. You will notice
this on the next water/sewer billing. I am hopeful
that this will end the confusion of having to remember two different numbers.
The monthly Village Trustee Meeting has been
moved to the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30
pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!
The Board of Trustees Minutes and Agendas are also
available for viewing on the Town’s website at www.
alburghvt.org under the Village Office tab.
Have a fantastic week!
CIGARETTE BUTT CLEAN-UPS!
There will be a Cigarette Butt Clean up event at
the Alburgh School on Friday, August 5 from 11 to 1
pm. Gloves and bags will be provided.
Cigarette butt litter is disgusting and bad for the
environment; especially lakes and rivers.
The Franklin Grand Isle Tobacco Prevention Coalition, Friends of Northern Lake Champlain, Rise VT
and the Northwest Solid Waste District are teaming
up to lead butt litter clean-up events in local communities. All butts will be recycled in partnership with
NWSWD.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
On Monday, August 8, Alburgh Republicans are
invited to meet at the Town Office at 7 pm for the
purpose of nominating candidates to run for Justice
of the Peace.
Youth Sought to Join
Regional Planning
Commission
Northwest Regional Planning Commission is look-
ing for a youth member from Grand Isle County to
join its Board of Commissioners! Board members get
to help guide important land use, community development, transportation and environmental matters
in Grand Isle and Franklin Counties. To participate,
you will need to be able to attend a monthly meeting
of the Commissioners, usually held in Swanton or St.
Albans the last Wednesday of the month. Any high
school student in the county is eligible and service
on the Board can count toward community service
graduation requirements.
For more information, contact Board Chair Bob
Buermann at [email protected] or 802-3725470 or Executive Director Catherine Dimitruk at
[email protected] or 802-524-5958. To learn
more about us go to www.nrpcvt.com.
End of the Summer
Reading Party
Mike and the Big Blue Trunk are coming back for
Outdoor Concert
Series
Saturday. Aug 6
Full Tilt
8-Midnight
Saturday. Aug 20
Dark Horse
8-Midnight
the South Hero Libraries End of the Summer Reading
Party on Friday, August 12. Ice cream, lemonade and
balloon animals for everyone and for all ages starting
at 10 am. The party will be outdoors, weather permitting.
Meteor Magic on
Fox Hill
South Hero’s highest point is Fox Hill at Crescent
Bay. Come learn to navigate the night sky sharing
both the science of the cosmos and astrological
mythology during the peak of the Perseid meteor
shower on Friday, August 12 from 9:30 to 11:00 pm.
If overcast, the event will be held August 13. Sponsored by the South Hero Land Trust. Location: 190
West Shore Rd., South Hero.
Become a
Hospice Volunteer
Join our Hospice Team as a volunteer. Our next
ten-session hospice volunteer training starts Thursday, September 8 at 5:30 pm. Please register by September 1. The $45 cost covers materials and your
certificate of completion.
As a hospice volunteer you will: provide caregiver
respite; serve as a companion; enhance the quality
of end of life care; assist with Agency events, fundraising activities and administrative tasks
Most course sessions will be held at the Agency’s St. Albans office on Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
There will be an off-site session at a funeral home.
“I would recommend the course to anyone, even
if you decide not to become a hospice volunteer; it is
very informative and gets you to think. It is dynamic.”
Hospice Volunteer
To register or find our more information, contact:
Nancy Dulude, Volunteer Coordinator at 802-3936721 or [email protected].
For over 47-years, Franklin County Home Health
Agency has provided home health care and hospice
to County residents of all ages and incomes. Our
Agency was also a pioneer in providing hospice in
Vermont. Our services include both long and short
term home health care and rehab therapies as well as
services to help people live independently at home.
The Agency also offers flu and foot clinics throughout
the year.
For more information about FCHHA, please contact Mary Harwood, Community Relations Coordinator, at 802-393-6717 or [email protected]. Visit
our website, www.fchha.org, or our Facebook page
for more information on our programs.
PROJECT LOCATION: US 2 in Colchester
and Clay Point Road intersection.
TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE: New left
turn lanes have been added on US 2 at Clay
Point Road in both eastbound and westbound
directions. Portions of the new turn lanes are
still temporarily marked due to line striping
operations being rained out earlier this week. Crews will return to complete the permanent
line striping. With the new traffic pattern in this location,
motorists are encouraged to use caution and
watch for turning vehicles. WEEK OF AUGUST 1: The remaining line
striping on this section of the project is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Line striping is
contingent upon favorable weather conditions. If it rains, the work will be postponed. New traffic signs for the US 2 section of the
project may be installed towards the end of the
week.
Two-way traffic will be maintained as much
as possible during line striping. There may be
times when traffic may need to be interrupted
to complete a task. Flaggers will be available
to assist to maintain traffic flow. Expect delays this week.
Crews will also be performing miscellaneous clean-up work around the project.
TRAFFIC: Traffic delays can be expected
this week.
It is illegal in VT to use any handheld portable electronic devices while driving. The law
carries fines of up to $200 with points assessed
if the violation occurs in a work zone.
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No matter how hot it gets this summer, a new “ice cream” treat may be available soon without the muss
and fuss as it melts faster than you can lick it, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. It is called
Gastronaut Ice Cream and it is freeze dried.
“This is the only premium organic freeze-dried ice cream on the planet. I have always liked freeze-dried ice
cream; they sell it in space museums and camping stores. I have eaten it my whole life but it does not taste that
good because they start with the cheapest ice cream imaginable,” according to Rob Collignon.
He is the owner of Gastronaut Foods and he claims that it is entirely different from frozen ice cream. Collignon claims that “once you take a bite, it absorbs the moisture and transforms into the exact same sweet and
creamy ice cream you have known all your life, but with no brain freeze.”
Grand Isle
Send your Grand Isle News, tips, story ideas to
[email protected]
GRAND ISLE FIRE DISTRICT #4
The monthly meeting of Grand Isle Fire District #4
will be held Monday, August 8 at the Town Water
Plant on West Shore Road.
THANK YOU!
By Ray Blow,
Grand Isle Transfer Station Attendant
I would like to thank everyone who helped in making my retirement party a great success. The party
was such a surprise and very over whelming!
I also want to thank my co-workers, town employees and patrons of the Transfer Station for the nice
gifts. Due to health issues, I had to retire before I intended. I will miss you all. Thank you so much!
Economic
Development
Corporation Hosts
County Road Pitch
The Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation will hold its 2nd Annual Grand Isle
Road Pitch competition this Friday, August 5 at the
Grand Isle County Courthouse in North Hero from 3
to 4 pm. Road Pitch is a five-day motorcycle riding
investor tour of Vermont that takes place from August 1 through 5. Twenty-five to thirty investors and
business leaders travel the state to listen to entrepreneurs ‘pitching’ their business or concept at each
stop along the tour. The atmosphere is festive and
celebrates the world of investment in start-ups.
This year, Grand Isle County will showcase 5 individuals pitching businesses ranging from an event
management service to a new aerodynamic vehicle
prototype. Each entrepreneur will present their business to the investment group in a 7 minute “Pitch”.
The investors will ask questions and rate each business pitch. Entrepreneurs often receive important
feedback, business coaching and connections even
if no financial deal results. One Pitch participant will
win the ‘Riders Choice Award’, which includes a $500
check, a VT Teddy Bear ‘Biker Bear’ mascot and an
opportunity to participate in the statewide Pitch Off
to be held in October in Burlington.
Grand Isle County’s Road Pitch is sponsored by
North Country Federal Credit Union. It is a free event
and is open to the public. A reception will follow immediately after the event at the North Hero House
Pier Bar.
The Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation promotes vibrant economic activity and business development in the Northern Lake
Champlain region.
Location: Route 2, North Hero. Information: www.
roadpitch.com
SCHOOL BOARD
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The proposed minutes also say community members accused the Board of bias, and were upset Vaughan, a
board member, was never notified initially of the meeting. The proposed minutes say the board then corrected the “oversight.”
Vaughan did not attend the meeting and it was unclear if he had inadequate advanced notice.
Kris Bowser said she spoke with Attorney Emily Simmons at the Vermont School Board Association and was
advised that under Open Meeting Law the meeting could proceed with any action taken at the Friday meeting
requiring a second ratification at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
The board began to review the contents of the proposed town mailer to be sent out by Wednesday to all residents of South Hero. Cain asked how much it would cost if the three board members attending the meeting
mailed it out at their expense – and did not charge it to taxpayers.
The proposed minutes do not indicate a price was mentioned and Cain later told The Islander that he is unsure what it will cost. He said it is a one-page sheet. Cain suggested due to the procedural irregularities of the
meeting the communication be sent as individuals instead of as a board.
The board moved to adjourn 11 minutes after calling the meeting to order.
Cain said he and Bowser support a yes vote on the question and he believes Bernie Toth, the third board
member at the meeting also does. He suggested the Islander reach out to her to confirm it.
Toth, however, would not confirm her position when The Islander found her at the Town Clerk’s Office on
Monday morning. She said she was part of a board and would not share her individual position on the proposed referendum.
The board plans an informational meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday Aug. 6 at the Folsom School.
Residents have said little has been made available in recent weeks about the merger referendum. The
School Board has not shared or promoted the upcoming vote through The Islander, Facebook or other means. Cain did say it was available through Front Porch Forum for those that subscribe.
BOWSER APOLOGY
Cain said the fifth board member R.J. Sweeney also was unable to attend the special meeting. Cain said he
believes Sweeney has not taken a stance on the Act 46 vote.
Bowser did issue a written apology to the full board for failing to include Vaughan when she sent out the first
email notification of the special meeting. She said she checked with Simmonds, the VSBA’s lawyer, who said
the meeting could still proceed.
Bowser, in a public email obtained by The Islander, wrote to the board what Simmonds had said:
“According to her advice, this is a violation of Vermont’s open meeting law, however the meeting can still
take place. If the member who was not notified 24 hours prior to the meeting can not make the meeting, the
meeting goes on as scheduled, and at the next regular meeting of the board I announce that there was an
oversight in open meeting law and we will be ratifying the motion taken at the special meeting again.”
Bowser said things were crazy that day and she apologized to Vaughan. “No excuse, as it was my responsibility to carry out the duties of chair in accordance with the law. I kind of wish it was someone else’s name I had
omitted from the list as this does nothing to ease the tension that exists in our board. Oh for a time machine!”
Cain stressed that the vote is non-binding. He said it is designed to give the board an idea about moving forward on a possible merger with other island towns. He said if a formal vote is requested, it would be during
the General Election in November when a large turnout is expected.
The board is hoping for a large turnout on Aug. 9 because of several contested races, including statewide officers and on the Democratic side for the two state representatives for Montpelier. The town fire department
and rescue squad also have a special ballot item.
ACROSS THE
LAKE
Submitted by: Mary Racicot
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ELVIS IMPERSONATOR A HUGE HIT
In spite of the fact that the event was held outdoors the rock and roll music impersonator John
Monforto sang to a “full house.” The grounds of the
Samuel de Champlain Stage, in Rouses Point, were
covered with folding chairs of all kinds, people sitting
at the picnic area and people standing. This performer put on a two-hour show that is seldom seen in the
North Country. Over 400 rock n roll fans enjoyed music of the late Elvis Presley. John sang and played to
the audience. He had stories to tell about Elvis, had
quiz questions about Elvis with prizes and belted out
several Elvis renditions. The audience joined in the
singing and tapped to the music.
The evening began with Dennis Roberts leading
the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
and Penny Marra Treggett singing God Bless America. Both are members of the stage committee along
with members Steve Merchant, Sue Merchant, Nancy Baker and Jane Mayo. A happy guest won a 50/50
of over $500. Happy Birthday was sung to Stage
Chairman Steve Merchant. It was a fun evening with
great entertainment. Thank you to the committee
that work so hard to bring these performances to
Center Stage at no cost to the public. Thank you to
the sponsors who generously support the stage.
KID’S NIGHT AT CENTER STAGE
The Samuel de Champlain Stage in Rouses Point
will be hosting a Kid’s Night featuring Pipsqueak the
Clown, Batman and Snow White on Thursday, August
4. The event will begin at 6:30 pm and promises to be
a fun evening for the children with performers doing
magic and entertainment for the kids.
Bring your children, chairs and blankets and enjoy
the evening. This program is free and open to all.
Fade the Blues Band will be entertaining on Thursday, August 11, at 6:30 pm.
DODGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
A couple of new events are planned for the children at the Dodge Memorial Library. Tuesday, August
2, will feature Yoga for children of all ages beginning
at 10 am.
Thursday, August 4, will be the regular reading
programs for the three reading groups. On Tuesday,
August 9, there will be Zumba for children of all ages
beginning at 10 am.
Fifty children had a fun day at the Hemstead
Stage Aladdin Performance at St. Patrick’s Church
basement this past week.
CHAMPLAIN PORCH MUSIC
Something new is coming to Champlain with a series of music concerts to be performed on some of
Champlain’s prettiest porches. The event will be held
on Sunday, August 7 from 1 to 4 pm. The music will
be performed by singers Nathalie Jubert and Mary
McCaffrey and violinist Marilyn Reynolds.
Natalie will perform from 1 pm at 1059 Main
Street, Route 9, Champlain; Marilyn will perform at
2 pm at 7 Chestnut Street and Mary will perform at 3
pm at 29 Butternut Street.
HISTORIAN BOB CHEESEMAN SPEAKER AT HISTORY
CLUB
Town of Chazy Historian, Bob Cheeseman, will address the Champlain History Club on Tuesday, August
9 at the Champlain Memorial Library at 7 pm.
Bob will discuss the highlights of Chazy’s illustrious and interesting history. This event is open to the
public and admission is free. Refreshments will be
served.
NCCS SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Several students from the Northeastern Clinton
Central School Class of 2016 will be heading to college in a few weeks with scholarships and awards
that they earned at graduation. Because of the
number of awards the Class of 2016 earned, I will
shorten this article by abbreviating some of the repetitious scholarships or awards. S for scholarship,
A for award, T.S. for N.C.C.S. Teachers’ Association
Scholarship, Roxanne and Louanne MS, for Roxanne
and Louanne Memorial Scholarship. The following
students received recognition for their high school
achievements: Melany Adams: Clinton County Housing Grant through SUNY-Plattsburgh, North Country
S through SUNY-Plattsburgh. Kassondra Babbie: Coca-Cola S. Haleigh Bass: Coca-Cola S, NCCS T.S. Dylan
Bedard: Orville Dunn Scholarship. Timothy Bedard:
CRARY Foundation S, NCCS Booster Club S, NCCS Cougar Chorale S. Kristen Bombardier: NCCS Drama Club
S. Abigail Bosley: Freshman Merit S through SUNY
Cobleskill. Jessica Cartier: April LaValley Memorial S., Athletic Grant through University of Vermont,
Bette & Harold Mero Memorial S., BlueShield Scholar A., NCCS Cougar Choral S., Presidential S through
University of Vermont. Briana Cooke: Souled-Out
Community Thrift Shop S. Braden Deuso: Clinton CC
Housing Grant through PSUC. Ethan Dominic: NCCS
Cougar Chorale S., Roxanne & Louanne Memorial S.
Lauren Dube: Munistat Services S., Neil Guay Law Enforcement Memorial S., Nicholas R. Roberts Memorial S., Roxanne and Louanne MS. Karen Duffy: Burger
King Scholars A., Catholic Daughters S., Dottie Harvey
Memorial S., First Presbyterian Christian Citizen S.A.,
John Walker Bowron S., Knights of Columbus “Paul
Chamberlain” Memorial S., National Honor Society
S., NCCS Student Council S., NCCS T.S., N.Y.S. Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Presidential S through
SUNY Oneonta. Madison Dumas: CVPH Auxiliary
Healthcare S., Gregory M. Yakey Memorial S., Orville
Dunn S. Danielle Dye-Perz: NCCS T.A., North Country
S. through SUNY Plattsburgh. Andy Estimable: Orville
Dunn S. Morgan Forkey: NYS Correctional Officers
& Police Benevolent A.S. Casey Frederick: Clinton
County Housing Grant through SUNY-Plattsburgh,
NCCS Model UN S., NCCS Student Council S., North
Country S through SUNY Plattsburgh, Orville Dunn S.,
Roxanne & Louanne MS. Susannah Freeman: NCCS
Cougar Chorale S. Scott Frenya: NCCS T.A.S., Orville
Dunn S. Samantha Gallucci: Jonathan McGoldrick
MS., NCCS CSEA S., NCCS Student Council S., Presidential Scholarship through St. John Fisher College,
Rouses Point Fireman’s Auxiliary S, Rouses Point High
School Alumni S. Alexander Gonyo: Leeward Monette
MS. Valentin Grace: Arthur Atwood S., First Presbyterian Christian Citizen SA. Rachel Hogle: Clinton County Housing Grant through SUNY-Plattsburgh, CRARY
Foundation S., First Presbyterian Christian Citizen
SA, Harold O. O’Neil Mooers High School Alumni As-
soc. S., Knights of Columbus “Paul Chamberlain MS.,
NCCS CSEA S., NCCS T.A.S., North Country S through
SUNY-Plattsburgh, Rouses Point-Champlain Kiwanis
Club S. Alexander Houghton: Orville Dunn S., Cameron Hurlburt: North Country Youth Hockey “Kyle
Cartier M.S., Presidential Scholarship through Campbell University. Adam Jarvis: Champlain Fire District S
in memory of Bruce Barcomb, Champlain Fireman’s
Auxiliary S., John Zurlo Occupational A., Matthew Jolicoeur: Coca-Cola S., Jonathan McGoldrick M Bowling S., Kelly Kellison: Clinton County Housing Grant
through SUNY-Plattsburgh, “Drive for Excellence” S
through Hyundai, Fraser Bushey M. S., NCCS T.A.S.,
North Country S through SUNY-Plattsburgh. Gavin
Landole: Arthur Atwood S., NCCS Model UN S. Justin Lapan: American Legion Auxiliary Montgomery
Post 912 S., American Legion Montgomery Post 912
S., Faculty S through Paul Smith’s College, First Presbyterian Christian Citizen S. A., Jonathan McGoldrick
Memorial Bowling S., John Walker Bowron S., NCCS
T.A.S., Sons of the American Legion S. Steven LaValley: NCCS Drama Club S. Maria Lefebvre: Champlain
Fire District S. in memory of Bruce Barcomb, Champlain Fireman’s Auxiliary S., Clinton County Housing
Grant through SUNY-Plattsburgh, North Country S.
through SUNY-Plattsburgh.
Congratulations to all scholarships winners and I
will continue the winners next week.
HOMETOWN CABLE
Home Town Cable 24, TWC Channel 97.2 is the
viewer-supported, local cable TV/Internet channel
for the communities of Altona, Champlain, Chazy,
Ellenburg, Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily 4-hour
programming starts play at 11, 3, 5, 7 and 8 both am
and pm. Programming is also available as free video-on-demand at www.hometowncablenetwork.
com.
Wednesday, August 3: Champlain-Rouses Point
vs. Mooers grasshopper softball, CCRS Alumni Banquet. Thursday and Friday, August 4 and 5: Clinton
County Senior Mariners vs. Granville, Taffany Dance
Studio performance #2. Saturday and Sunday, August
6 and 7: Our Little Corner with Gordie Little at the
Relay for Life, What’s Going on Here with Bob Venne.
Monday and Tuesday, August 8 and 9: NAC Kindergarten graduation, NCCS high school graduation, Rouses
Point Village board meeting. Wednesday, August 10:
CCRS fourth grade performance, NCCS Senior Sports
Banquet.
Here is to a Long Life
Star Trek Vulcan, Mr. Spock, used to say, live long and prosper. And a new report from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics seems to echo the sentiment, says the
Association of Mature American Citizens.
Dr. Jiaquan Xu, chief author of the report, concludes that “the health of the U.S. population is improving.
The death rates for heart disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death that account for 46.5% of all
deaths, have been falling since 1999.”
Mmmm
The British love their cricket and now Brooklyn entrepreneur Mitchell Joachim is intent on getting those of
us on this side of the Atlantic to acquire a taste for cricket, too; not the game, but real crickets, the kind that
go click in the night, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Joachim’s urban farmstead in Brooklyn is up and running, producing crickets that he claims are not only a
treat that taste like figs or nuts, but may help address the problem of world hunger.
“We cannot go on eating steak and the number of livestock we do. The key to solving hunger is through
insect protein being a much more integrated part of our diet,” he told reporter Lauren Gill. He has even hired
a chef to create tasty new cricket-based dishes.
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NOTES FROM THE SELECTBOARD MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 25, 2016
Board Members Present Jonathan Shaw, Skip
Brown (also Board Secretary), Carol Tremble,
George Rice, Anne Zolotas
Public input:
A. Pauline Bushway was present to discuss the
fact that the rescue squad had trouble finding her
house at 17 Lake Drive in the Shadowland section
of South Hero. The roads in Shadowland are private and signage is light, plus the fact that some
roads appear to be driveways. Since the roads are
private, the Town does not maintain them or the
signs. Ms. Bushway will buy a street sign and the
Town road crew will install it, but there is nothing
else that the Town has responsibility for. The formation of a road association within Shadowland
was suggested.
B. Dave Hobbs, chair of the Recreation Commission was present to discuss the fact the Tryathalon will be held on August 28 at White’s Beach.
West Shore Rd. will be closed near White’s Beach
from approx. 10:00am to 12:00pm. A sheriff deputy will be present to during this time and volunteers will help direct traffic.
Administrative Assistant Report: A. A written report was submitted. A hard copy
with discussion points can be seen in Town Hall
filed with these minutes or on www.southherovt.
org.
B. A motion was made and approved to take no
action on the Vanderer family request to join with
them on an amendment request to the Shoreland
Protection department concerning the
old railroad berm on
abutting properties
on Route 2 at Keeler
Bay.
C. Martha had a
meeting with Mandy Hotchkiss of Blue
Paddle Bistro regarding special events.
More
discussion
with the Planning
Commission and the
Zoning Board will be
ongoing. Also, contact will be made to
DLC for clarification
on the existing liquor
license and if it carries to special events.
Mandy will come to
the August 8 Selectboard meeting for
further discussion.
D. A motion was
made and approved
to charge a fee of
$20.00 to supply a
Certificate of Compliance when requested.
E. ZA Martha Taylor-Varney will be out
of the office Sept 8-19.
New Business:
A. Luke Tremble, Library Trustee, gave a quarterly report:
- The Library hopes to build a building and
move to a new location. They are planning to fund
a new building with private donations. A 501c-3
has been set up. Fundraising is beginning and a
few large donations are pending. Some questions
still need clarification, such as who will own this
building if it is built.
-The attendance of the Library is up so far this
summer.
B. Kris Bowser, Chair of the School Board gave
a quarterly report:
-The school received at $94,000.00 bequest
from Helen Robinson and that money is being
used to upgrade the gym with new flooring, new
lighting and hopefully new stage curtains is if there
is enough money left over after other upgrades.
-There was a surplus from last year’s budget
due to changes in special ed. Electrical upgrades
are being made and other deferred maintenance
items are being addressed with that money.
-There is a new principal.
-Act 46 discussions are still occurring. The K-8
vs. K-6 models discussions are ongoing. There will
be another Act 46 public information session on
August 6 at 10:00am at Folsom, and a non-binding
vote on August 9, 2016.
Old and Ongoing Business:
A. South Street reconstruction project from
Landon to Martin Roads updates: nothing new for
now.
B. Re. the Zlotoff Foundation real estate tax appeal: Martha reported that Conditional use and
site plan review will be scheduled for the “tool museum” on the Apple Island property.
C. The issues at the proposed park and ride on
the salt shed property have been resolved, so now
the PC can continue their process.
D. A motion was made and approved to continue general discussions with Grand Isle for possible combined services when situations arise.
Other Business:
A. A motion was made and approved to sign
orders 17-03 and 16-26A and pay the bills associated with said orders.
Knight Point State Park –
Phil Abair Band
Do not miss the final Music in the Park
concert on Tuesday, August 2. The Island
Center for Arts and Recreation at Knight
Point State Park is proud to present The
Phil Abair Band at 6:30 pm. Admission is
FREE to the concert and park after 5 pm.
The Phil Abair Band is a perennial favorite among Burlington and North Country
concert goers. The band features 4 lead
vocalists and skilled, experienced musicians that have been members of various Phish projects. With a repertoire that
spans all styles of dance music and a mission to keep everyone dancing, The Phil
Abair Band is an exceptional concert to attend on a summer night. BYOB and a lawn
chair. Leave your dogs at home please but
do not forget your dancing shoes! Donations appreciated.
Location: Route 2, North Hero. Information: 802-372-4174 or 802-372-8389
Outdoor Concert Series at
Snowfarm – Tammy Fletcher
Tammy Fletcher takes the stage at
Snowfarm Vineyard on Thursday, August
4 and Nobby Reed will take the stage on
Thursday, August 11. On Thursday, August
18 Blues for Breakfast takes the stage and
Phil Abair will perform on Thursday, August 25. On Thursday, September 1 Jenni
Johnson takes the stage. On all dates, picnicking begins at 5 pm and music starts at
6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. Bring your
own chairs and blankets. Wine, beer and
food on sight. No outside alcohol is allowed. Weather permitting.
Location: 190 West Shore Road, South
Hero.
Music at the Pier Bar –
Jason Lee
Jason Lee takes the Pier Bar stage at the
North Hero House this Wednesday from
5:30 to 8:00 pm. Don’t miss a wonderful
evening lakeside with acoustic music and
delicious food!
*Call 802-372-5600
for information about listing your
live music events here.
Summer Tango Concert
Comes to the Islands
By Lyn Jarvis
For the first time ever, Island Arts presents an
evening of music performed by Jorge Garcia Herranz.
This Spanish-born pianist began his musical studies
in Madrid, where he learned to love Spanish composers such as Albeniz, Granados and Falla, whose
music he regularly includes in his concerts. Herranz
will perform on Thursday, August 11 at 8 pm at the
North Hero Community Hall. The tango is the national dance of Argentina originating in the 1880’s that
combines both an elegant reserve and exuberant
passion. He often accompanies silent movies working to find the musical style of each film. He has set
music to some of greatest silent movies such as Metropolis, Nosferatu and Faust.
Immediately following the concert, approximately 9:30 pm, guests can dance the night away at the
Milonga; Tango dance. DJ music will be provided by
Queen City Tango. This is a one of a kind, not to be
missed event! All profits go to the Island Arts Youth
Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day
of the event. They can be purchased on-line at islandarts.org and in person at Hackett’s Orchard and
the Green Frog in South Hero, the Back Chamber in
North Hero, the Alburgh Public Library, and the Isle
La Motte Country Store. The event is handicapped
accessible and sponsored by the Islander, the Thomas F. Staley Foundation and Queen City Tango. Like
us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandIsleArtWorks/.
Location: Route 2, North Hero. Information: info@
islandarts.org or call 802-372-8889
Fossils, Tin Pennies and
Precious Stones
In the deep summer of August at the Fisk Quarry
and Goodsell Ridge Preserves on Isle La Motte, folks
are walking the trails and looking for the faint fossil
tracings of ancient life in the rock. On the Goodsell
Ridge Preserve they are also hiking the 4,600-foot
long Walk Through Time Trail where each foot represents a million years and some 80 colorful panels along the trail tell the 4.6-billion-year history of
Earth. The preserve’s museum and visitor center offers exhibits telling the story of the 480-million-year
old fossil reef on Isle La Motte, a National Natural
Landmark.
The preserves are owned by the Isle La Motte
Preservation Trust, whose work is partially supported by a tradition of summer Sunday afternoons at
Fisk Farm on Isle La Motte where music, art and tea
are served on the lawn and in the restored horse and
carriage barn between 1 and 5 pm.
On Sunday, August 7 music will be performed
by Tin Penny, a folk duo consisting of Beth and Larry Welton from Barre performing a mix of old and
new, borrowed and blues, mostly on their guitars.
They comment that they have “picked up some new
instruments over the years; harmonica, banjo, autoharp and mandolin,” and say that “Learning new instruments is a good way to stir up the gray matter”.
They will be stirring things up in general at 2, 3 and 4
on the afternoon of August 7 with music which ranges across traditions such as folk, blues, ragtime and
Americana.
Well known watercolorist, teacher and Art Director for Fisk Farm is Maurie Harrington who is cur-
rently showing her work in the Art Barn. Along with Harrington’s work is a display of jewelry by Patti Malone
whose love for beautiful stones, both semi-precious and precious, inspired her to go into the making of jewelry
created with sterling silver or 14-kt gold filled wire. Each piece is unique using mostly gemstones but with
some glass and porcelain pieces added to the mix. Among her specialties are Champlain Beach Baubles, made
from Chazy Shale stones picked up from the beaches in North and South Hero. Other art exhibited in the Barn
include Ginger Johnson’s art and crafts, Donald Gibson’s wood carvings, Rick Riani’s driftwood sculpture and
Sam Gibson’s photography.
Sunday afternoons spent in a beautiful location on the shores of Lake Champlain are a special way to enjoy
a summer day. Everyone is welcome: young and old, children and leashed dogs, cyclists, horseback riders,
walkers and travelers in ordinary cars, which will park in the mowed back field, are warmly invited to come
and listen to music, explore the art filled Horse and Carriage Barn, and sample homemade cakes, scones, tea
sandwiches, lemonade and teas, both iced and hot. It is all free except for the refreshments. Or perhaps you
will be inspired to buy a piece of art. All proceeds from this all volunteer event support the work of the Isle La
Motte Preservation Trust.
Location: 3849 West Shore Road, Isle La Motte. Information: 802-928-3364 or 802-238-7040
Conquer the Day Fundraiser
Spend an afternoon and evening of live music, dinner and dancing under the sun, tent, and stars in an idyllic
setting bordering Lake Champlain on Saturday, August 13 at 4:30 pm. Music will be provided by Kat Wright
and the Indomitable Soul Band, Gang of Thieves and the talent night winner at SBHS, Outdoor Voices at Snow
Farm Vineyard.
Enjoy a gourmet, summertime BBQ dinner with meat and produce from local farmers. Come connect with
friends, relax and have a great time, all while supporting a worthy cause, Conquer the Day-Stefan Pierson
Foundation supporting young adults, between the ages of 18 to 25 who are battling cancer.
Location: 190 West Shore Road, South Hero.
Colchester Funatics Annual Pickleball
Tournament
By Inge Schaefer
Over three days, the Colchester Funatics Pickleball group conducted its third annual double elimination
Tournament. Held at Airport Park in Mallets Bay, close to fifty players competed in the Men’s, Women’s and
Mixed doubles play in Divisions A and B.
Considered one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, Pickleball is a cross between tennis and
ping pong and is generally played by this local group in doubles matches. The shorter court, a smaller paddle,
a light-weight ball and other attributes of the game has attracted a following among the nation’s senior set.
This was demonstrated in this tournament with the participants ranging in age from 57 to 79 years. The game
was created in 1965 and is said to be named after the founder’s dog, Pickles.
Colchester Parks and Recreation has created Pickleball courts on all of the town’s tennis courts to accommodate the widespread interest in the sport. They also provide instruction through their summer recreation program by local summer resident Ron Tofani, a member of the USAPA. On most days, Pickleball play in Colchester
can be seen mornings primarily at the Bayside or Airport parks.
Local organizers include Wayne and Becky Davis, Mati and Judy Toom all of Colchester, Ed Wilbur of Burlington, Jack and Susan Besio of Jericho, Betsy Hathaway of Shelburne and Sallie Pintauro. Davis said the double
teams were randomly selected while the divisions are based on skill levels and command of the game. The
tournament was held on July 19, 21 and 26 at Airport Park.
Winners in the Ladies Doubles, Division A were Betsy Hathaway of Shelburne and Christine Tetrault of Colchester. Division B winners were Pearl Bittner and Jeanne Welch, both of Colchester. In the Men’s Doubles, A
Division, Jack Besio of Jericho and Jim LeClair of Colchester, were the winners with Greg Audette and Cheryl
Cunningham, both of Colchester winning Division B. A last-minute withdrawal by an injured Division B male
player allowed Cheryl Cunningham to step in, in order for the event to commence. If Pickleball is nothing else,
it is flexible.
Mixed doubles on the final
day of play produced these
winners: in the A Division,
Wayne and Becky Davis of
Colchester. In the B Division,
Marilyn Tofani of South Hero
and Greg Audette of Colchester. Division A play lasted close
to two hours on an 80 degree,
sunny day.
For more information on
Pickleball, how to join the Funatics group or how to begin
learning this fun sport designed to increase your cardio
health, write to Wayne Davis,
[email protected] or Marilyn Tofani, martofvt@gmail.
Marilyn Tofani, right, of South Hero with Pickleball partner
Greg Audette of Colchester. The team won the Division B Mixed Doubles. com.
Three Woodworkers to be Featured at Island
Arts Craft Show
Three premier Vermont woodworkers will be featured at the 29th Annual Island Arts Craft Show on August
5 and 6 at the North Hero Community Building. David Gonyon, Colin Gray and Francis Williams will be selling
beautifully crafted cutting boards, candle holders, serving pieces, framed magnifying glasses and more, and
will be present to explain how they craft and finish their exceptional products.
In addition to the woodworking, the show will include jewelry, fine art, quilting, doll clothes, pet novelties,
hand knits, rug hooking and many more items that shoppers will want to enjoy for themselves and to give as
gifts. A reception on Friday afternoon at 2 pm will highlight Vermont cheeses and cider and an assortment of
irresistible sweet treats.
The show is open from 10 to 4 pm each day and admission is FREE. Location: Route 2, North Hero. Information: Sue Alenick 802-863-5723 or email [email protected] Family Paddling Day
The Missisquoi refuge will host a Family Paddling Day on Saturday, August 6. Morning activities will concentrate on teaching basic canoeing and kayaking skills to youth and families. Canoes and kayaks are provided
along with paddles and life jackets. A light lunch will follow at the end of the instruction.
The event is free and will begin on August 6 at 9 am.
Information/Registration: 802-868-4781
•Tree Removals
•Tree Trimming
•Ornamental /
Fruit Tree Pruning
•Tree Planting
•Cabling
•Stump Grinding
•Wood Chip Mulch
•Hemlock Bark Mulch
•Shrub and Hedge
Pruning
August 6 Declared Hatchery Day in Vermont
Open House at Ed Weed Hatchery
Governor Peter Shumlin and officials from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department today announced the
declaration of August 6 as “Hatchery Day” in Vermont in recognition of the important role the state’s fish
hatcheries play toward benefiting Vermont’s environment and outdoor recreationalists.
“First and foremost, Vermont’s fish hatcheries play an integral role in the successful management of the
state’s fisheries,” said Shumlin. “They are also a symbol of Vermont’s commitment to our natural resources, a
tremendous tool for educating the public about the environment, and a significant part of the state’s history.
I am excited to help celebrate the importance and tradition of Vermont’s fish hatcheries through this declaration.”
Hatchery Day, which will be celebrated by open houses and other activities at the state’s hatcheries, will
also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Bennington Fish Culture Station and the 125th anniversary of
the Roxbury Fish Culture Station, a facility soon to be rebuilt following impacts from Tropical Storm Irene.
“Much has changed since the state’s first hatchery opened in 1891, but our commitment to raising fish to
restore fisheries and provide quality recreational angling opportunities has remained steadfast,” said Fish &
Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Hatchery staff work extremely hard, often around-the-clock, to ensure
the hatcheries run efficiently and effectively and meet these overarching objectives. Hatchery Day will be a
celebration of the past, present and future of the program; one that we are very proud of.”
The public is invited to attend open houses at all five of the state’s fish hatcheries on Saturday, August 6, beginning at 9 am. These hatcheries include: Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle; Roxbury Fish Culture Station
in Roxbury; Ball Hill Fish Culture Station in Newark; Salisbury Fish Culture Station in Salisbury; and Bennington
Fish Culture Station in Bennington.
“We encourage families and people of all ages to take a tour of our hatcheries, participate in a range of fun
activities for the day and learn how we raise fish and why raising them is so important to Vermont,” said Adam
Miller, fish culture operations manager with Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
Each year Vermont’s hatcheries produce approximately 1.5 million fish for stocking, including a range of species
such as brook, brown, rainbow, lake and steelhead trout, as well as walleye and landlocked Atlantic salmon.
Along with their role in fisheries restoration, stocked fish also serve as an economic driver for the state, accounting for roughly $31.6 million annually in angler expenditures added to Vermont’s economy.
To learn more about Hatchery Day in Vermont, Vermont’s fisheries programs, fishing regulations, or to purchase a fishing license, visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com.
Location: 14 Bell Hill Road, Grand Isle.
School District Unification Proposal
Nears Completion
By Andrew Julow, Chair of the Act 46 Committee
A proposal to merge several Grand Isle County school districts beginning
in 2019 is set to be placed before the State Agency of Education late next
week. This will be the last step before the proposal is submitted to the State
Board of Education for final review in September. A public vote will occur
on November 8. The committee report culminates over 11 months of work
including 20 open work sessions, 14 public forums, 3 surveys and many
local board discussions.
Still to be decided is the exact level of participation of each community
in the November 8 vote. While Act 46 has led to several mergers across the
state, the majority have taken place in districts that already cooperate on a
union high school. These communities have the advantage of a long history
of working together and a common path for their secondary students. The islands have none of this. Secondary enrollment patterns in the northern part of the county are completely different from those in the middle
and southern part. Local boards and communities have created disparate levels of programming which pushes
some towards, and others away, from cooperation. These were the challenges from the start and the Act 46
committee has never attempted to skirt these. It has been the goal of the committee to find the greatest level
of common ground while respecting the differences between our communities. A final determination on each
towns status must be made before submitting the plan to the Agency of Education on August 12, but for now
the path is slightly different depending on your town of residence:
GRAND ISLE/ISLE LA MOTTE/NORTH HERO: The three towns in the middle of the county are the core of a
proposed union school district operating pre-kindergarten through grade 6 locally and offering school choice
to students from grade 7 through grade 12. These three towns were already in discussions prior to Act 46 and
have found a lot of common ground along the way. Voters in these towns will vote on November 8 on the
formation of the union. A failure in any one of these
three towns would fail the union.
SOUTH HERO/ALBURGH: It was clear from the
beginning that secondary enrollment patterns, proximity to off-island districts, current levels of programming, commuter patterns and plain old geography
were going to add a layer of complexity to the decision in South Hero and Alburgh that were less pressing in the middle districts. Committee members felt
that participation for these towns in the November 8
vote was best left in the hands of local school boards.
Alburgh has been distributing a survey throughout
July and South Hero will hold a referendum on August
9 to inform their decision. An informational meeting
for South Hero will take place at Folsom School on
Saturday, August 6 at 10 am. Both towns will report
back to the committee at the August 10 committee
meeting in South Hero at 6 pm.
UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED: Although, if approved, the unified school district would
not begin operation until 2019, the unified school
board would be formed immediately and would
overlap with local school boards for over a year. This
is to give the union board sufficient time to ramp up
its operations and to work with the local boards on a
smooth transition. The election of board members to
the new unified district will take place on November
8 in participating towns. Petitions to be on the ballot will require 30 signatures from your town of residence and will need to be submitted 30 to 40 days
in advance. More precise details will be provided after the August 10 committee meeting, but residents
should start thinking about their level of interest. Depending on the number of towns participating in the
vote South Hero, Grand Isle and Alburgh would have
2 or 3 seats on the board and Isle La Motte, North
Hero would have 1 in all scenarios.
Thank you to all the residents who have filled out
surveys, attended forums or your local school board
meeting to share your thoughts. It is not easy sugaring down the unique circumstances of five communities and 5,000 residents into one plan but we have
had a good discussion over these last 11 months and
regardless of the outcome of the vote will be better
off for it.
Among the recipes to be presented on “In
the Kitchen with Across the Fence” will be Zucchini-Graham Bread with Blueberries &
Walnuts and Calico Skillet.
Along with these more than a dozen more
will be shown, all using “Locally Grown”
produce on Thursday, August 4th at 12:10
p.m. right after the noon time news and
weather on WCAX-TV Channel 3.
Zucchini-Graham Bread with
Blueberries
& Walnuts
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 pack graham crackers finely
crushed, about 1 2/3 cups
1 1/2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. & 1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups blueberries
walnuts and blueberries. Pour into pans and
bake 50 to 60 minutes until pick inserted in
center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes
and remove from pan. Cool completely before serving.
Calico Skillet
2 cups diced zucchini
3/4 cup onion chopped
1/2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed
2 Tbsp. butter
1 cup cheddar cheese sauce,
recipe below
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 3/4 cups fresh tomatoes chopped, or
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes chopped
and well drained
1/2 tsp. mustard
In large skillet cook zucchini and onion with
basil in butter until tender. Add remaining
ingredients. Heat until cheese melts. Stir
occasionally. Makes 5 cups. Serve with a
fresh garden salad.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce
1 cup low-fat milk, divided
4 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1.5 oz. sharp shredded cheddar.
about 1/3 cup packed
1/4 tsp. pepper
Combine 1/4 cup milk and flour in saucepan, stir with a whisk. Stir in remaining 3/4
cup milk and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat
to low, simmer 2
minutes or until slightly thickened,
stirring
constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese
and pepper, stirring until cheese
melts. Add to
other Calico Skillet
ingredients. Note: It’s 3 cups
cooked
elbow
macaroni.
Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 2 loaf
pans (9x5x3-inch or 8
1/2x4x2 1/2inch). Beat
eggs slightly in large
bowl. Mix in sugar,
oil, and vanilla. Stir in
zucchini. Gradually
mix in graham cracker crumbs and other
dry ingredients. Stir in
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Isle La Motte Historical
Society’s
Hidden Treasure V:
Danial T. Trombly
“Batiste: The Bard of
Isle La Motte”
The Hidden Treasures
Series is proud to present the 2016 exhibit Hidden Treasures V: Danial
T. Trombly: “Batiste: The
Bard of Isle La Motte”, curated by Marty Dale. The
exhibit is in the Frances
Ford Slab-Log Cabin on
the Isle La Motte Historical Society Campus and is open every Saturday, 1 to
4 pm in August.
Daniel T. Trombly, aka, “Batiste,” spent most of his
adult life on Isle La Motte. He did not start writing
poetry until he was in his late 50’s and was perhaps
influenced by the well-known Canadian poet, Dr.
William Henry Drummond, who wrote in the French
Canadian dialect in the early 1900’s. Batiste read and
sold his poems, in pamphlet form, aboard the Isle La
Motte to Chazy ferry, entertaining the passengers
while the ferry plied the waters of Lake Champlain.
This exhibit has it all; a large ferry boat poster behind which you can sit and read poetry, learn
about the ferry or spin the ship’s wheel. On the stair
landing in the corner you will find a life size cutout
of Batiste himself. Then push a button and hear 9
of his poems read by contemporary Canadian radio
show host, Claude Genest, while you follow along
with printed copies in Batiste’s delightful dialect. Six
large posters, each with a special theme about Batiste’s life including: genealogy; his relationship with
the radio show host Lowell Thomas from the 1930’s;
a few Isle La Motte myths like Cloak Island; Batiste’s
political views, which sound very much like modern
times, and the real author of Ze Wind She Blow on
Lac Champlain. End with reading Adieu, a touching
poem written by Batiste to all his literary fans to be
read upon his death.
Do not miss this latest, fun and exciting exhibit in
the Hidden Treasures Series: “Batiste, the Bard of Isle
La Motte”, now playing at the Francis Ford Slab-Log
Cabin on the campus of the Isle La Motte Historical
Society each Saturday in August from 1 to 4 pm or by
appointment 802-928-3248. We are looking for volunteers to read his poetry or listen to someone else
try! Come and take a magical ride on the ferry, Twin
Boys and hear “Batiste” read a poem while on board
the ferry as it plies the waters of Lake Champlain between Chazy and Isle La Motte.
Location: 24 Quarry Road, Isle La Motte. Information: 802-928-3248
The Birds and the
Bees: All About
Pollinators and
Pollinator Gardens
Discover how pollinator friendly gardens can promote the health of bees,
birds, butterflies and more. Guest beekeepers Bill and Betsy Howland of Just Bee
Good and gardener Naomi King of Lemon
Lily Farm will share knowledge, ideas and
some local honey at the Champlain Islands
Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, August
17 from 3 to 6 pm. Sponsored by: South
Hero Land Trust.
Location: St. Rose of Lima, 501 US
Route 2, South Hero.
Union Bible Church
Enjoys a
Great Vacation
Bible School
The Union Bible Church of Alburgh recently held
their annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) during the
week of July 11 through 15. The fun theme this
year was COW-A-BUNGA FARM, complete with
real tractors and animals, and plenty of fresh cut
hay! Pastor Kehoe describes the VBS week as one
of the best they ever had. There were 165 kids and
teens in attendance, coming from Vermont, New
York, Quebec and other states. He said he was very
blessed by the number of new children who came
for the first time, which totaled 43. Pastor Kehoe
said much of the success and blessings come from
the faithfulness and help of the church members.
There were 39 adults from the Church working in
the VBS each day, which is a special blessing from
God. He said that the primary reason why the annual Bible Schools are so successful is due to the
leadership and gracious guidance of the Lord. All
the efforts are for pleasing God and doing His precious will. Helping the kids and teens have a lot of
fun as they learn about God is an added special
part of the Vacation Bible Schools over the years.
Pastor Kehoe mentions how this past VBS was
the 30th one since he and his family moved to Alburgh for him to be the Minister of the Union Bible
Church. The next year of 2017 will mark the 30th
anniversary of Dr. Kehoe’s starting as the Church’s
Pastor. He says that the past 29 years have gone by
so fast, and so many things have happened during
that time. The Church not only grew in numbers
since he, his wife Ellen and their 3 children came
to Alburgh, but it grew in strength and influence
for the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not a Church run by
hierarchy or denominational administrators, but a
Church that follows the Bible, and lets Jesus Christ
be the Head of the Church. He believes that the
best part of his time with the Church has been
to see people grow spiritually and to mature as
outstanding representatives for the Lord. Admitting that the church folks are only “sinners saved
by grace,” Kehoe says that even with our imperfections, we have seen God use our lives to touch
many other lives and be a huge help to people facing difficult times and circumstances. The Church
is here to help people, including young people, to
find joy and happiness in living for the Lord.
Pastor Kehoe has said he is already looking
ahead and in the very early stages of planning for
next year’s VBS. He says that the week of opening
the Church’s doors to kids from all over the region
is very much a highlight for the Church family, and
an opportunity to help young people find meaning
with God. Next year’s VBS should prove to be another time of great excitement and fun for the kids
and teens. The theme will most definitely spark a
lot of interest and imagination. The Church has an
informative website at www.unionbiblechurch.org
165 children participated in the annual Vacation Bible School hosted by the
Union Bible Church. The theme for this year was “Cow-A-Bunga Farm”.
and a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/unionbiblechurch that has
many pictures to enjoy of the VBS and the Church activities.
The Union Bible Church and Pastor Kehoe wish for people throughout
this area to come and check out what God is doing through its ministry.
Made up of a great variety of people of all ages and backgrounds, the
Union Bible Church has grown into a true church family of believers. It is
not just a place to attend to worship; the Church is a group of believers
that belong to a family of Christians. Consisting of folks from Vermont,
New York, and Quebec, the Union Bible Church is very much a diverse
group brought together by a common salvation in Christ, and a sincere
love for the Bible. They continue to welcome all people from the area to
become a part of this special family of Christian believers that emphasize
the love to learn and follow the Book, the Holy Bible. Pastor Kehoe also
wishes to thank all the wonderful kids and teens who came to this year’s
VBS, and who helped to make it a complete success.
Isle La Motte Death Notices
Send your Isle La Motte News, tips, story ideas
to [email protected]
SELECTBOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Selectboard will be held
at 5 pm on Wednesday, August 3 at the Town Office.
Minutes from past meetings are available online
at: http://islelamotte.us/?page_id=87
PRIMARY VOTING INFORMATION
The Primary Election is Tuesday, August 9. Polling
location is 2272 Main St. Polls will be open from 9 to
7 pm.
ILMCO Meeting
The Isle La Motte Community Organization (ILMCO) will hold its August Meeting on August 6, 8:30
to 10:30 at the Fisk Farm Art Barn at 3849 West
Shore Road, Isle La Motte. Coffee and pastries will
be served. All are welcome.
NOTES FROM YOUR REC DEPARTMENT
It is time to think about reserving the Recreation
Department 20-foot by 40-foot tent for your summer
celebration. The cost is $75 per day.
Call the town Hall at 802-928-3434 to reserve
your date. We will be installing a shuffle board court
on the rec field in the near future. There will be a sign
out sheet for the shuffle board equipment. Please
pay close attention the rules so that it will last for a
long time. There are also balls for a variety of sports
available for sign out. These include basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, a great badminton set and
horse shoes.
DOROTHY SHELDON KIRK
A funeral service and celebration of life will be
held for Dorothy Sheldon Kirk who passed on to
heaven on January 30. All family and friends are welcome to attend or stop by on Sunday, August 14, at
2 pm at Dorothy’s home; 2 Adams Landing Road in
Grand Isle.
ELAINE C. PREMO
ALBURGH/COCOA, FLORIDA- Elaine C. Premo, age
83 years, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 20 at
the Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice in Rockledge, Florida.
She was born in Bristol on June 24, 1932, graduated from Bristol High School in 1950 and the University of Vermont in 1954. She will be remembered as a
wonderful teacher, mother and wife. Elaine taught in
the Enosburgh Falls Elementary School system.
Elaine leaves her loving husband, Armand of Alburgh and Cocoa, Florida; granddaughter, Beth of
Richmond, Virginia; a sister, Norene Kiser of Rockledge, Florida as well as several nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by a son, David, sister Ernestine Cleland, mother Ruth McCormick and
father Ernest Clark.
A Memorial Service was held Friday, August 5 at
the Union Bible Church in Alburgh Village. Pastor
John C. Kehoe officiated.
Interment will take place privately at the Premo
family lot in Lakeside Cemetery in Burlington.
Gift’s in Elaine’s memory may be made to the
charity of your choice.
Weekly
Happenings
- REOCCURRING EVENTS Thursday
MONDAY
•Preschool Storytime at the
Alburgh Library; 11:30 am
•Film Night at the Alburgh Library; 7 pm
•Tai Chi at the South Hero
Congregational Church; 9:00
to 10:00 am
•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
South Hero Congregational
Church; Noon.
TUESDAY
•Living Strong in the Islands
Strength & Balance Training
at St. Rose of Lima Church,
South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am
Congregational Church; 3 to 4
pm
•Storytime at the North Hero
Library; 3 pm
Wednesday
•Story Time at the Grand Isle
Library; 10 am
Congregational Church 9:00
to 10:00 am
Church; Noon.
•Bingo at Islands in the Sun
Senior Center, Alburgh; 5 pm
•Farmers’ Market at St. Rose of
Lima, South Hero; 3 to 6 pm
•Live Music at the Pier Bar/
North Hero House 5:30 to 6 pm
•Adult Coloring at the Alburgh
Library; 4:00 pm
•Fiber Night at the Grand Isle
Library; 6:30 to 8 pm
•Living Strong in the Islands
Strength & Balance Training
at St. Rose of Lima Church,
South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am
Congregational Church 3:00
to 4:00 pm
•Bingo at St. Joseph’s Church,
Grand Isle; 6:15 pm
•Champlain Islands Fiber
Bees at North Hero Methodist
Church; 11:00 to 4:00 pm
Friday
Church; Noon.
•Writing Group meets at the
Alburgh Public Library; 6 to 8
pm
Congregational Church 9 to 10
am
•Bingo at Apple Island Resort
Community Hall, South Hero;
7 pm
saturday
•Farmers’ Market at St. Joseph’s Church, South Hero; 10
to 2 pm
Sunday
•Bingo at the Alburgh Fire Station; 5 pm - games at 6:15 pm
To submit your weekly event, contact
Tonya at 802.372.5600 or
[email protected]
*Some restrictions and fees may apply
Have
a
Great
Week!
Meet Sampson,
Grand Isle County
Sheriff’s Department
Newest Deputy
Don’t miss the next issue of The Islander, August 9 for a
full introduction of the Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department
new K9, Sampson handled by Deputy Brandon Allen!
Welcome to Grand Isle County Sampson!
Farmer’s Table Cooking
Demonstration
On Wednesday, August 24, Michael Byrne of the
Accidental Farmer will demonstrate fun and inspired
recipes with a focus on fresh ingredients from the
farmers’ market. Enjoy free samples, pick up tips
and recipes and get great ideas for dinner during the
Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market from 3 to 6 pm.
Sponsored by the South Hero Land Trust.
Location: St. Rose of Lima, 501 US Route 2, South
Hero.
7-30-16
Vehicle Complaint / South Hero
Animal Problem / Grand Isle
Lockout / South Hero
Animal Problem / Grand Isle
Assist Colchester PD / South Hero
Suspicious / Alburgh
Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
Assist Rescue / Grand Isle
Alarm / Isle La Motte
Theft / Alburgh
Assist Rescue / Alburgh
Vehicle Complaint / South Hero
Assist Rescue / North Hero
7-29-16
Vehicle Complaint / North Hero
Assist Rescue / North Hero
Citizen Dispute / North Hero
Vehicle Complaint / Grand Isle
Vandalism / Grand Isle
Missing Person / North Hero
7-28-16
Assist Rescue / Grand Isle
Citizen Assist / Alburgh
Directed Patrol / South Hero
7-26-16
Assist VSP / Alburgh
Lockout / North Hero
Citizen Assist / Isle La Motte
Found Property / Alburgh
Service of APO / Alburgh
Vehicle Complaint / Alburgh
7-27-16
Fraud / South Hero
Fraud / Alburgh
7-25-16
Vehicle Crash / South Hero
Found Property / Alburgh
Vandalism / North Hero
Alarm / Grand Isle
Service of APO / Alburgh
Welfare Check / Alburgh
Alburgh
Picnic in the
Park
Alburgh Business Community and Islands in the
Sun Senior Center, are hosting a Picnic in the Park on
Saturday, August 13 starting
at 4 pm. This is a day to sit
back, relax and share a free
meal. There will be burgers, hot dogs, salads, baked
beans, ice cream and cake.
The Coon Hill John Band will
play from 5 to 7 pm. Bring a
comfy chair and enjoy the
evening.
There will be many activities such as volleyball, badminton, speedminton, croquet, ladderball, ping-pong,
lawn darts, just to mention
a few.
Two community bikes
rides will be held before the
event; one for families with
small children and the other
for families with older children. The rides will be fun
and easy. The rides will begin at 3 pm.
Location: Alburgh Park.
Farms and
Forests
Scavenger
Hunt
Search for plants, animals and fun farm things
with a photographic guide
to Hackett’s Orchard on Sunday, August 21 from 10 to
Noon. This event is for children ages 3 to 6 and their
parents and siblings. Enjoy
a wagon ride and farm tour.
Location:
86
South
Street, South Hero. Information/RSVP: Katy 802-3723786 or [email protected]
Do You Know?
Did you know announcements of engagements, births and weddings are FREE
in The Islander? The Islander also does not charge for obituaries for
residents and family members. Contact The Islander at 802-372-5600
or by email at [email protected]
Isle La Motte 5K and Fun Run 5 Year Anniversary Enjoys Great Turnout
By PAUL HINMAN
We had 189 participants register for this year’s race, a record in our 5 year. Nearly 40 youth under 14 year ran in either the Fun Run or the 5K. Approximately $1400
was raised as a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project. Special thanks go out to our great sponsors and tremendous volunteers who made this race a success. Thank
you so much to St. Anne’s shrine and Director Father Brian Cummings for allowing us to host the race at the shrine. We could not ask for a more beautiful venue. Thank
you to Reggie Allen of North Hero for stepping up as Co-director and offering his road race expertise. Thank you to RunVermont for offering assistance organizing the
race and for a great job with their professional finish line and timing.
Top male finisher was 16-year old Justin Niederhaus of Princeton, Indiana with a blazing time of 16:59. Top female finisher was Anne Benson, 51 of Clifton Park, New
York with a great time of 21:12. Anne was also last year’s winner. Back with another outstanding performance was nationally ranked 60-year old age group runner Mark
Rybinski, 61, with a time 0f 19:58. Amazing! A special shout out to the Princeton, Indiana cross country team and their coach Bill Niederhaus. They are a very impressive
th
group of young men. As stated previously they, on their own, organized a dodge
ball tournament at their high school this Spring and raised $440 for the Wounded
Warriors Project. Thanks to all runners and their families and friends for coming.
We hope to see you next year.
Results of the race are online at http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/vt/
Jul16_IsleLa_1_set1.shtml
On your mark, get set.... Youth runners in the Isle La Motte 5k line up for
the start of the Youth Race.
Runners began the race at St. Anne’s Shrine. Over 189 people participated
in the annual event. Photo credit: Beth Dobson. For more photos,
visit www.facebook.com/lakechamplainislander
RENTAL RIP-OFFS
Beware of rental rip-offs this summer and when
booking your winter getaway. Fraudsters steal photos and descriptions of properties from real estate,
hotel or vacation rental websites and then clone the
ads, but with discounted prices. After making the
deal, the scammer asks the renter for upfront payment. It is only later that the renter finds the rental
is not available and may not even exist. Some tips
for avoiding this scam: Never pay by wire transfer
or prepaid debit card. Do not deal only by email; get
a phone number and Google it for past complaints.
And be suspicious of weekly rentals that are too flexible. Most vacation rental owners require a Saturday-to-Saturday stay in the summer or prime winter
season.
Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you
can stop a scam.
Report scams to local law enforcement. Contact
the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/
fraudwatchnetwork for more information on fraud
at
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
Serving Dinner 5:00-9:00 Nightly
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(Closed Mon. for Breakfast)
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Old Quarry Road, Isle La Motte, VT
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Eagle Scouts Construct Bridge in Town Park
Nearing Trail Completion
Over the past month and a half Eagle Scout, Noah Borden, has been constructing a bridge in the Grand Isle
Town Park for his Eagle Scout Service Project. The bridge allows trail-users to easily cross over a small ravine
located approximately half a mile into the new multi-use path around the perimeter of the park. The bridge
itself is an amazing 14-feet long and 5-feet wide.
Each Eagle Scout organizes and carries out a service project aimed to benefit their community. The Eagle
Scout service project serves as the application phase to apply all leadership, responsibility and project management skills that individuals have developed as a scout. When asked why he
chose this project, Borden responded “When I started thinking of what I wanted
to do for my Eagle project I knew I wanted to do two things: Make something
that will last for many years and for it to benefit not only an organization, but the
whole town.”
From left to right: Nathaniel Scandore, Brian Allen, Noah Borden, Rob
Straight, Isaiah and Frankie Ellis-Monaghan
Borden began planning this endeavor months prior, drafting proposals for
what, why and how he would accomplish this project. He began the actual building portion of the bridge on June 22, having received donated materials from
Fastenal Hardware and funds from the Grand Isle Recreation Committee to cover
material costs for the discounted wood he arranged from Richardson Hardware.
Borden had tremendous help from his Boy Scout troop and his father Rob
Straight, who Borden says he “could
not have done any of
this without.” Borden
does not come from a
family of boy scouts,
but a family of great
role models, “I am
the first in my family
to become an Eagle
Scout but people in
my family have always
tried to do their part
to help others in any
way possible.” Most
of all, Borden wanted
to thank his scoutmaster, “thanks to
Brian Allen, my scoutmaster, for helping
me through the ranks
on my way to an Eagle
Scout. He has always
been there for me.
He has been in Boy
Scouts for his whole
life, he is an Eagle
Scout himself and he
has helped so many
local boys become
Eagle.” The Grand Isle
Recreation Committee would also like
to congratulate and
thank Noah Borden
and all who helped
with this terrific project and in creating the
new multi-use path.
ACROSS THE
SandBAR
Submitted by: Lorinda A. Henry
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MILTON TOWN CALENDAR
Tuesday, August 2 from 7 to 9 pm, Planning Commission; Wednesday, August 10 from 4 to 5 pm,
Economic Development Commission; Wednesday,
August 10 at 6 pm, Recreation Commission; Thursday, August 11 from 7 to 9 pm, Development Review
Board; Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm,
Conservation Commission.
EAGLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL HIKE
Join the Milton Conservation Commission on a
hike of the side trails at Eagle Mountain! Please bring
water, snack, bug spray and sunscreen. The event
is on Saturday, August 20 from 10 to noon. Meet at
Henry Road parking area; no charge, just free fun.
MILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITES YOU TO
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Sponsored by Milton Community Youth Coalition
Please join the Milton Police Department and the
community at our annual National Night Out event
August 2 from 5:30 to 8 pm here at the Milton Police/
Fire Department buildings. Every year we have a blast
meeting the community, showing our police cars to
the children, lots of handouts, games, K9 demonstration done by our very own super Milton Police
K9 Hatchi, dunk tank, etc.! Fun, Fun, Fun. National
Night Out is a yearly community building event that
promotes police-community relationship to make
our neighborhoods a safe and better places. National
Night Out started in 1984 as a program to increase
awareness about police programs in local communities, such as drug prevention, crime prevention, education and neighborhood watch programs.
The event enhances the relationship between citizens and law enforcement and provides an opportunity to bring police and citizens together under positive circumstances.
We ask all citizens of Milton to leave their porch
light on during the night of August 2 in support of a
safer community.
This annual event will feature food, live music,
children’s games, Milton’s community champion
awards presentation, safety checks, demonstrations
and more. Turn on your porch light from 9 to 11 pm
to show Milton’s solidarity in preventing crime. For
more information, visit miltonyouth.org/NNO or call
Milton Community Youth Coalition at 893-1009.
FINDING GOLD WITH THE MILTON HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
There’s gold in them there hills! Join us on the
lawn at the museum for this outdoor event, around
the fire on Wednesday, August 3 at 7 pm as speaker Randy Archer regales us with the story of the
Vermont Gold Rush of 1855 and teaches us how to
pan for gold. A hands-on event with s’mores for all,
geared toward the young and the young at heart. For
more information, contact Allison Belisle at 802-3632598 [email protected].
BAND CONCERT
Join the Milton Community Band for their final performance of the summer, directed by Brian
Hoover. Meet your friends, celebrate summer and
enjoy some great tunes. Bring a picnic, your kids, a
lawn chair and have some fun. This is a FREE concert
on Tuesday, August 16 from 7 to 8:15 pm in Bombardier Park. Lots of convenient parking is available. The
family-friendly program is full of the season’s best
selections and the band’s favorites. Bring a blanket
or lawn chairs and come enjoy the music! Sponsored
by the Town of Milton Recreation Department. Questions? Call 802-893-1398 or email miltonband01@
hotmail.com.
SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM
During the summer, vacation meals will be served
at Milton Elementary School. Parks and Recreation,
the Milton Public Library, Birchcliff Mobile Home
Park and for our neighbors, the Colchester Recre-
ation Department.
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HORSESHOE CLUB
Do you love playing horseshoes or have you always wanted to brush up on your playing skills? All
ages and abilities are encouraged to stop by, check
it out and have some fun! Dates: Mondays and Tuesdays, May through September; Time: 6 to 8 pm; Location: Horseshoe pits at Bombardier Park on Middle
Road. Fee: FREE! Contacts: David Trayah, 802-8936586 or Bob Gordon 802-893-7023.
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
Milton’s seniors meet each Wednesday for fun,
friendship and food. All meals and programs are
sponsored by the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and are held at the Milton Arrowhead Senior
Citizens’ Center unless otherwise noted. Seniors age
60 and over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 802893-1619 at least 25 hours ahead for reservations.
A $4 donation is appreciated. CVAA Advocate is Julie
Petersen at 802-865-0360 or 1-800-642-5119. Meal
Site Coordinator is Rhonda Fletcher.
THE MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY IS FOR EVERYONE
The Milton Public Library not only provides books
and magazines, including large-print and audio
books, but also hosts a large variety of interesting
programs for all ages of Milton residents.
SUMMER STORY TIME SCHEDULE: 10 am Fridays
through August 5, for all ages: stories, songs, crafts.
10 am Saturdays all summer, drop in story time for
all ages. Have lunch afterward! Thursday, August 4
at 6:30 pm, Dorothy Canfield Fisher book discussion
group, read Orphan Army by Jonathan Maberry then
come discuss the book. Snacks included. Sign up required. Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm, Adult Book Discussion group. The Lake House by Kate Morton is the
book; call the library to reserve your copy. Discussion
and refreshments. Monday, August 8 at 6 pm, Teen
Volunteer party. Tuesday, August 9 at 5, Game night
for older teens and adults.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: New movie releases
are served up with popcorn! Next one is August 3;
Mighty Ducks on the library’s big screen. PG rating.
Do not forget Olympic Gardening on Mondays, 10
am, sign up for each session required. Through August 8.
LEGO FOR LITTLE ONES: For ages 4 to 7 on
Wednesday August 3 at 10 am. No sign-up required.
Thursday, August 4 at 1 pm, LCATV Young Producers Video program for ages 8 and 9; limited space,
sign up needed. Kids get to use equipment to make
their own television program. They will also complete a library-theme project and will get to take
home a DVD of their work.
TEEN SUMMERS: SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13 and over. The 2016 season
runs through August 17. SYNC 2016 will give away 30
titles; two paired audiobook downloads a week!
SUMMER HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9 to
8:00 pm; Friday 9 to 5 pm. June through August, the
library will be closing on Saturdays at 2 pm.
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79 Allen Road
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Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10-5
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
After the great success of the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary first summer breakfast, they will be hosting a second
pancake breakfast on August 7 at St. Joseph’s Church from 7:30 to 11 am to benefit
the GIVFD operations. On the menu: eggs,
pancakes with real VT maple syrup, sausage,
ham, home fries, fresh fruit, and juice and
muffins.
HOG HEAVEN HAM
SUPPER
Join the North Hero Methodist women at
their ham supper with all the fixins: baked
beans, potato salad, green salad, rolls, butter,
brownies and ice cream, iced tea and coffee
on Sunday, August 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
at the church in the village of North Hero.
Donation is $10 for adults; $5 for children
5 to 12 years. Benefits United Methodist Parish.
BUFFET BREAKFAST
There will be a bountiful buffet breakfast
on Sunday, August 14 at St. Rose of Lima
Church in South Hero. Servings start at 7:30
am. Adults: $8, Children under 12: $4. Immediate family maximum: $20.
Man Denies Fish Fraud
By MIKE DONOGHUE
Craig Provost, 44, of Plattsburgh, N.Y. collected more than $13,500 for a record-setting Walleye that he said
he caught during the Lake Champlain International Father’s Day Fishing Derby in 2015.
Turns out it was one big fish tale, Colchester Police say.
Provost pleaded innocent in Vermont
Superior Court in Burlington on Thursday
to a felony charge of false pretenses. Provost claimed he caught a 10.26 pound,
30-inch Walleye to take first place in that
division of the derby.
The problem was somebody else actually reeled in the record-setter, but Provost
claimed it to collect extra prize money, Colchester Police said. Provost had signed up
before the derby to win extra prize money, including $10,000 for any new records,
Detective Sgt. Michael Fish said in a court
affidavit.
If convicted, Provost will face up to 10
years in prison and up to a $2,000 fine. Provost’s next court hearing is scheduled
Craig Provost of Plattsburgh denied a felony charge of false
pretenses when he appeared in Vermont Superior Court in Bur- for Aug. 24.
The investigation showed James Braid,
lington in connection with collecting more than $13,500 in prize
23,
hooked the prize winner June 22,
money for a record-setting Walleye that somebody else caught. 2015, police said. They said Braid and Kyle
Laporte, also 23, said Provost pressured both them to go along with the deception to collect the extra money. Both Braid and Laporte are from the Plattsburgh-Keeseville, N.Y. area.
Braid and Laporte both also told police they each received about $3,500 as their share of the prize money,
Fish said in a court affidavit. Provost told police he kept about 3,600 and used $2,700 to pay taxes, Fish wrote.
LCI Executive Director James Ehlers said Provost, Braid and Laporte are banned permanently from all future
fishing activities sponsored by the non-profit.
As he left the Edward J. Costello Courthouse, Provost was asked if he was
still fishing.
“Oh sure, don’t you?” he told news reporters. Asked if the allegations
were true, he offered a “no,” but gave no explanation.
A TV reporter asked Provost if he was still friends with the two fishing
buddies that helped turn him in. Provost stood arms folded, offered no
response and waited for the elevator with a woman that accompanied him
to court.
The cases against Braid and Laporte were referred to the Colchester Reparative Board, an alternative court proceeding, Chittenden County State’s
Attorney T. J. Donovan told the Islander. Potential defendants can avoid a
possible criminal conviction by completing the terms imposed by the Reparative Board. The board has various options, including authority to order
restitution and other positive steps to correct a wrong, said Donovan, who
is running for Vermont Attorney General.
Provot at Superior Court in
The LCI, which is based in Colchester, asked town police to investigate a
Burlington July 28m 2106.
possible fraud complaint focusing on the 2015 derby after developing some
Photo credit: Kaylee Sullivan,
information about the prize fish, according to Ehlers. Colchester Sun.
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Sgt. Fish said in his affidavit that several people
with direct knowledge reported Provost never caught
the fish and that Braid had pulled it in. The exact
location of the catch remains unclear. The initial report said the Walleye was caught near “The Gut,”
a section off South Hero, across from Plattsburgh,
N.Y. The record-setter was weighed and measured
at a derby check-in station in Plattsburgh.
Provost admitted the fraud when confronted by
Colchester Police in June and that the money had
been split among the three men, Fish’s sworn affidavit said.
Judge A. Gregory Rainville agreed to assign a defense lawyer at taxpayer expense even with Provost
working for a lawn trimming business in Plattsburgh. Provost filed a financial affidavit that said he earns
$2,054 a month and has $1,598 in expenses each
month.
Rainville told Provost he need to pay to the state
almost $420 toward his defense.
Deputy State’s Attorney Ryan Richards requested
only two conditions of release: that Provost come
to court when ordered and to keep the clerk’s office
and his lawyer advised of any changes to his home
address or phone. No cash bail was requested by
Richards, who noted Provost has a criminal record.
Ehlers, who has headed the derby for 18 years, said
he has never seen anything like this. While people
love to tell their own fish stories, this was the first
known time that somebody had allegedly made a
fraudulent misrepresentation about being the actual
person to catch a fish in the derby, Elhers said.
He appreciated people that are trying to sort out
the situation.
“I thank all of those who came forward to assist
us in the investigation to this point. Maintaining the
credibility of our events is paramount to me personally as well as our directors, staff, and the 20,000-plus
honest outdoorsmen and women who have participated in our events over the decades,” Ehlers said in
a prepared statement.
The derby provides an economic boom on both
sides of the lake as more than 5,000 people participate in the annual 3-day event. They rent hotel
rooms, go out to restaurants, obtain fishing licenses,
buy food, boat and fishing supplies locally for while
they are on the water.
The LCI Father’s Day Derby is the group’s major annual fundraiser.
The LCI’s work includes conservation, pollution protection, fisheries restoration, and education and outreach programs, Ehlers said in
his statement. The LCI tries to ensure swimmable, drinkable and fishable waters for everybody. The Islander, August 2, 2016 Page 19
A Visit to Rio de Janeiro and
Buenos Aires
By LYN JARVIS
Despite all the press about Zika virus and the upcoming Olympics, I found Rio de Janeiro
one of the happiest and most beautiful cities that I have ever visited. This is in large part due
to the spectacular beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema that stretch 12 miles along the coast
providing breathtaking views of Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains.
Corcovado is home to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer
Statue standing 124 feet tall with his outstretched arms at 92 feet. It took 5 years
to construct, with stone imported from Sweden. It has become a symbol of the
warmth of the Brazilian people who, with open arms, welcome visitors from around
the world.
The Metropolitan Cathedral dominates city center, dedicated to Saint Sebastian,
the patron saint of Rio, opening in 1979. Inside are four stained glass windows that
soar 210 feet from floor to ceiling splashing colors of the rainbow throughout this
place of worship accommodating up to 20,000 people. Nearby is the Sambadrone,
home of the famous Rio Carnival that attracts millions of visitors from around the
world. It can seat some 90,000 happy spectators who spend days and nights enjoying the colorful parades and dancers. Rio is a shopper paradise and the night markets are a must. I finally decided on a beautifully carved green parrot perched on a
chunk of purple amethyst.
Christ the Redeemer, the symbol of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who
with open arms, welcomes visitors from around the world.
Rio’s Metropolitan Cathedral with it’s 210 feet stained glass windows
stretching from floor to ceiling.
The spectacular Iguazu Falls, along the border of Brazil and Argentina,
were on our way to Buenos Aires and we stopped to explore. You might
have seen photos and read about them, but until you stand with the mist
on your face one has no idea of their grandeur. Spanning almost 2 miles,
Iguazu is made up of 275 separate waterfalls as far as the eye can see.
Some are massive and powerful, others small and dainty and I was left
spellbound. Most amazing is Devil’s Throat at 242 feet carrying approximately half the river’s flow sending mist and spray high into the air. That
accounts for some 61 thousand tons of water every second! The size and
scale of Iguazu are unlike any other on earth becoming a UNESCO World
Heritage site in 1984 and in 2011 voted one of the New Seven Wonders
of the World.
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city in Argentina with some
3 million people. It is often called the “Paris of South America” with its
beautiful tree shaded boulevards, monuments and distinctive European
flavor. We soon discovered that we did not have to wait long to enjoy the
national dance of Argentina, the tango. Originated here in the 1880’s, it
Lyn Shields video camera from mist at Devil’s Throat, part of Iguazu Falls.
has become popular throughout the world and on almost every street corner, for a few pesos, dancers will perform. It is a lovely dance that combines both an elegant reserve and exuberant passion.
Does the name Jorge Mario Bergoglio sound familiar? He was Archbishop at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires, but on March 19, 2013, he was installed as
leader of the Catholic religion and became Pope Frances. He is the first Pope ever from Latin America, one of the most devout places in the world. His former second
floor office is now on the “to see” list for visitors of all faiths.
Nearby is the iconic Casa Rosada, the Pink House that has been the Presidential
Palace since the 1860’s. Few people are allowed inside, but from the street in front,
one can see the balcony where Eva Peron appeared to bid farewell to her people
with that now iconic line “Do not cry for me Argentina,” made famous in the 1996
movie starring Madonna, one of the few people ever allowed to stand on the balcony for the filming of that memorable scene from Evita. Eva Peron died of cancer
at the age of 33 and an anti-Peron military group tried to steal her body. After 24
years of being shuttled around Argentina and even being buried in Italy for a few
years, her body finally came to rest in 1976 in a simple black tomb belonging to her
father. Every day admirers continue to place flowers and notes at the tomb and the
crowds grow to thousands on July 26, the anniversary of her death.
Our adventure concluded with a day at the Santa Susana Ranch for a gaucho
party. Their riding skills are unbelievable, but these men do almost literally live in
the saddle, so riding for them is like walking for us. I had not been on a horse in at
least 50 years and with the help of one of the gauchos, I managed to climb aboard
and very much enjoyed a slow ride around the ranch.
All this and much more can be seen on WCAX-TV, Channel 3’s Across the Fence
Houses of all different colors run along Caminto La Boca, the Little Road, in Buenos
on August 8 and 9 at 12:10 pm.
Aires. Look for the colorful photos at www.facebook.com/lakechamplainislander
Town Office; 7 pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
- Video Workshop at Grand Isle Library; 1:30 to 4:30 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
- Music in the Park, “Phil Abair and Friends” at Knight’s
Point State Park, North Hero; 6:30 to 8:00 pm
- Butterfly Program at the Grand Isle Free Library; 1:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
- Order of the Eastern Star Beach Night Celebration at
the Lodge Hall, South St., South Hero; 6 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
- Music in the Vineyard, “Tammy Fletcher” at Snow Farm
Vineyard, South Hero;
- The Hare Versus the Snail at South Hero Folsom School;
10:30 am
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
- Vermont Shakespeare Festival at Royall Tyler Theatre,
Burlington; 7:30 pm
- Island Arts Craft Show at North Hero Community Hall;
10 to 4 pm
- Music, Art and Tea at Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte; 1 to 5 pm
- Road Pitch at North Hero Courthouse; 3 to 4 pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
- Annual Duct Tape Regatta in City Bay, North Hero; 9
am
- Island Arts Craft Show at North Hero Community Hall;
10 to 4 pm
- Casino Night at Apple Island Resort, South Hero; 7 to
10 pm
- Sam’s BBQ Chicken Dinners to Go. LCPOA Clubhouse,
Grand Isle; 4 pm til gone
- Hatchery Day at Ed Weed Hatchery, Grand Isle; 9 am
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
- Music in the Vineyard, “Nobby Reed” at Snow Farm
- Island Arts presents Jorge Garcia Herranz Tango Music
at North Hero Community Hall; 8:00 to 9:30 pm followed
by a Milonga; 9:30 to Midnight
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
- Meteor Magic on Fox Hill at Crescent Bay Farm, South
Hero; 9:30 to 11:00 pm (Rain Date: August 13)
- Water Boat Show at Ladd’s Landing Marina, Grand Isle
- End of Summer Reading Party at South Hero Folsom
School; 10 am
- Meteor Magic on Fox Hill in South Hero. Rain Date: August 13; 9:30 to 11 pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
- Picnic in the Park, Alburgh; 4 pm
- Conquer the Day Fundraiser at Snow Farm Vineyard,
South Hero; 4:30 pm
- 7th Annual Fiber Fest at North Hero Community Hall; 9
to 4 pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
- Breakfast at St. Rose of Lima, South Hero; 7:30 am
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
- SOLO Dinner Meeting at Maple City Diner, St. Albans;
5 pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
- Fireside Stories at Grand Isle Library; 6 to 7 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
- Music in the Vineyard, “Blues for Breakfast” at Snow
Farm Vineyard, South Hero;
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
- Community Breakfast at Alburgh American Legion; 8 to
11 am
- GIVFD Pancake Breakfast at St. Joseph’s Church, Grand
Isle; 7:30 to 11 am
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
- Outdoor Summer Concert, “Dark Horse” at the Alburgh
American Legion; 8 pm to Midnight
- Pig Roast at St. Amadeus, Alburgh; 4 to 7 pm
- VT Gregorian Chant Schola at St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La
Motte; 7:00 pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
- Alburgh Republicans Caucus for Justice of the Peace at
11 am
- Mike Smith Memorial Car Show at Knight Point State
Park, North Hero; 10 to 3pm
- Farms & Forests Scavenger Hunt at Hackett’s Orchard,
South Hero; 10 to Noon
- Island Arts and VFW BBQ, Music and Barn Dance at
Homer Knight Barn, North Hero; 1 pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
•CHURCH SERVICES•
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 A.M. YEAR-ROUND
SUNDAY SCHOOL & Nursery Care Ages 5 and under
We Invite and Welcome Everyone.
Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
- Concert at Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte; 1 to 5 pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
- Farmers’ Market at St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero;
3 to 6 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
- Music in the Vineyard, “Phil Abair” at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero;
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
- Alburgh’s Summerfest; 10 am to 5 pm
- Chef’s Choice Meal at Islands in the Sun Senior Center,
Alburgh; 5 pm
- Farmers’ Market at St. Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle; 10
to 2 pm
- Lawn, Lunch and Bake Sale at St. Rose of Lima; 9 to 3
pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
- PossumHaw at the Grand Isle Lake House; 6:30 pm
- Alburgh Summerfest at Old Bluegrass site; 10 to 5 pm
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
- Music in the Vineyard, “Jenni Johnson” at Snow Farm
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
to 2 pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
11 am
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
- Summer Social of Local Historical Societies at Stone
School House, Isle La Motte; 5 pm with a potluck dinner
at St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte; 6 pm
- Turkey Dinner at the Alburgh American Legion; 6 pm
3 to 6 pm
to 2 pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
- 350th Anniversary of First Mass Celebrated in Vermont
at St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte; 10:30 am
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
3 to 6 pm
- Turkey Dinner at Alburgh American Legion; 6 pm
- Teddy Roosevelt Day:
- Blacksmith Demo at Duba Blacksmith Shop
- Live music at Frances Ford Slab-Log Cabin
- Hidden Treasurers V Exhibit at Frances Ford
Slab-Log Cabin
to 2 pm
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: 9:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m.
Rev. Thomas Nadeau
St. Amadeus Office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
Champlain Islands Parish
Services
Rev. Bobbie Rambach
Isle La Motte
United Methodist
Church Sunday
8:00 am
North Hero
United Methodist
Church Worship
9:30 a.
Grand Isle Methodist
Church Worship 11am
The Churches with...
OPEN HEARTS...
OPEN MINDS...
OPEN DOORS...
Parish Office 372-6638
UNION BIBLE CHURCH
Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
796-3055
Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel Preaching
SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
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”
“A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You”
Nursery Provided at all Services
website: www.unionbiblechurch.org
WORSHIP......SUNDAY 10:00 AM
BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM
St. Anne's Shrine
THE BORDERS
REGIONAL MINISTRY
P.O. Box 280, Isle La Motte, VT 05463
802-928-3362, or 3385 Fax 928-3305
Email [email protected] www.saintannesshrine.org
"Center of Life, Light and Love"
On the Shores of Lake Champlain
Mass Schedule
Sat: 7:00 p.m. (May 21 - Sept 3)
Sun: 9:00am (June 12-Sept 4); 10:30am (May 22-Oct. 9)
Monday - Friday 11:15 a.m. (June 27 - Sept. 2)
~Visitor’s Center Open Daily ~ Gifts ~ Books ~ VT Products ~
All Welcome!
Anglican & Episcopal
Sunday, August 7th at 10 a.m.
St. Luke’s, Alburgh
US 2 north next to the American Legion
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca
LEGAL
NOTICES
STATE OF VERMONT
SUPERIOR COURT
CIVIL DIVISION
GRAND ISLE UNIT
DOCKET NO: 84-12-12 GICV
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
v.
ANDREW M. COLLINS AND ANGIE M. BOSTWICK
OCCUPANTS OF 3607 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, NORTH
HERO, VT
MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et
seq.
In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of
Foreclosure entered December 4, 2015 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage
given by Andrew M. Collins and Angie M. Bostwick to
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Libertyquest Financial, Inc., dated May 23, 2006
and recorded in Book 77 Page 123 of the land records of
the Town of North Hero, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is
the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments
of Mortgage (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Libertyquest Financial, Inc. to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association dated December 23, 2012 and recorded in
Book 91 Page 656 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to Federal
National Mortgage Association dated August 13, 2014 and
recorded in Book 96 Page 605, both of the land records of
the Town of North Hero, for breach of the conditions of
said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same
will be sold at Public Auction at 3607 Lakeview Drive,
North Hero, Vermont on August 25, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,
To wit:
Being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to
Andrew M. Collins and Angie M. Bostwick by Warranty
Deed of Bruce H. Burton and Sara L. Burton dated November 28, 2005 and recorded in Volume 76 at Page 1 of the
Town of North Hero Land Records.
Being a parcel of land with dwelling thereon containing
14.2 acres and identified as Lot No. 4 as shown and depicted on a survey entitled “Master Site Plan, David N. Powell, Town of North Hero, Vermont” prepared by William A.
Robenstein dated July 11, 2000, approved August 13, 2001
and of record in Slide #82B of the Town of North Hero
Land Records.
Said lands and premises are commonly known and designated as 3607 Lakeview Drive, North Hero, Vermont.
Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to
the records and references contained therein in further aid
of this description.
Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed
subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles,
municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.
TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase
price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s
or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the
purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid
in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check
within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.
The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any
time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under
the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.
Other terms to be announced at the sale.
DATED : July 13, 2016
By:
/S/ Bozena Wysocki, Esq.
Bendett and McHugh, PC
270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151
Farmington, CT 06032
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 https://secure.vermont.gov/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 obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed
rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also
submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Adminis-
trative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note: The five rules below have been promulgated by the Agency of
Human Services who has requested the notices be combined to facilitate
a savings for the agency. When contacting the agency about these rules
please note the title and rule number of the rule(s) you are interested in.
Repeal: Planned Parenthood of Vermont - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P035
(This rule will be repealed. The rule reflects outdated provisions.)
Health Care Administrative Rules Introduction - Vermont Proposed
Rule: 16P036
Health Care Administrative Rules Definitions - Vermont Proposed
Rule: 16P037
Eyewear and Vision Care Services - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P038
Audiology Services - Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P039
AGENCY: Agency of Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rules set forth the criteria
for coverage and service delivery for Health Care Administrative Rules
(HCAR) including new rules for HCAR introduction and definitions, and
amended rules: for Audiology Services, and Eyewear and Vision Care
Services under Vermont’s Medicaid program. The revisions replace Medicaid covered services rules 7315, and 7316, as part of the sequential
adoption of Health Care Administrative Rules designed to improve public
accessibility and comprehension of the rules concerning the operation of
Vermont’s Medicaid program. FOR
FURTHER
INFORMATION,
CONTACT:
Ashley Berliner Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9305 Fax: 802-241-0450
E-Mail: [email protected] URL: http://dvha.vermont.
gov/budget-legislative.
Newborn Screening Program Rule.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P040
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
CONCISE SUMMARY: Act 152 (2016) amended 18 V.S.A. § 115
to require that the Department promulgate rules requiring the screening
for congenital heart defects (CCHD) on every newborn in the state. This
proposed rule change adds this language to current screenings. The overall purpose of this rule is to provide standards for screening for certain
diseases in newborn children.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lillian Colasurdo,
Vermont Department of Health 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402
Tel: 802-951-0107 Fax: 802- 951-1275 Email: [email protected] URL: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx.
FOR COPIES: David Englander Department of Health 108 Cherry Street, Burlington VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275
Email: [email protected].
TOWN OF SOUTH HERO
WARNING
The legal voters of the Town of South Hero, Vermont, are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the Town Offices
in the Town of South Hero on Tuesday, August 9, 2016,
between the hours 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: Shall general obligation bonds or notes of the
Town of South Hero in an amount not to exceed $1,300,00,
subject to reduction from any available state or federal
grants0in-aid, be issued for the purpose of purchasing a
newly-constructed fire/rescue station at 260 Route 2, the
estimated cost thereof being $1,290,687?
The legal voters of the Town of South Hero are further
notified that voter qualification, registration and absentee
voting relative to said special meeting shall be as provided
in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, Vermont Statutes
Annotated.
The legal voters of the Town of South Hero are further notified that an informational meeting will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Town offices in the Town of
South Hero at seven o’clock (7:00) in the evening, for the
purpose of explaining the proposed improvements and the
financing thereof.
Adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the Selectboard of the Town of South Hero duly called, noticed and
held on June 13, 2016. Received for record and recorded in
the records of the Town of South Hero on June 14, 2016.
Jonathan Shaw, Graham Brown, Anne Zolotas, Carol
Tremble
which Mortgage NorthCountry Federal Credit Union is
the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said
Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same,
will be sold to the highest bidder at Public Auction at 604
Cedarvale Lane, North Hero, Vermont at 2:30 p.m. on the
25th day of August, 2016, all and singular the premises
described in said Mortgage, subject to any unpaid taxes
and municipal assessments. The land and premises shall
be sold in AS IS condition. The property is known as 604
Cedarvale Lane, North Hero, Vermont.
The real estate is described in the aforesaid Mortgage as
follows:
Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to
Mary Lynn Whitaneis by Warranty Deed of John J. Moreau
dated October 4, 1995 and recorded in Volume 50 on
Pages 76-77 of the Town of North Hero Land Records and
more particularly described therein as follows:
Being a lot of land with buildings thereon and being more
particularly described as Lot 6B on a plat of land entitled
“Plan of Property of Cedarvale Estates, Inc., Pelots Point,
North Hero, Vermont, C.S. Bennett, Professional Engineer,”
which map is recorded in the North Hero Land Records.
This conveyance is subject to and conditioned upon the
use of the property herein conveyed for residential purposes only and is further subject to the restriction that
only one residential building and one auxiliary building
may be constructed on said lot.
Included in this conveyance is a right of way for vehicular
and pedestrian traffic, in common with others, over the
existing road leading from the Town Highway to the premises herein conveyed and extending along the westerly
boundary of said premises. Also included in this conveyance is a right to use, in common with others, that portion of the lakeshore which is located north of Lot #1A as
shown on the aforesaid “Plan of Property of Cedarvale
Estates, Inc.”
Also included in this conveyance is a right of way and easement for vehicular and pedestrian traffic in common with
others, over a portion of the former Town Highway #8 all
as more particularly described in an Easement Deed running from Edwards W. Porter, et al. to Ada Falls Bothan,
John J. and Alberta Moreau, and others, dated March 7,
1981 and of record in Volume 32 at Pages 37-39 of the
North Hero Land Records.
The premises are further subject to and has the benefit of
a power line easement and right of way running to Citizens
Utilities Company dated August 4, 1961 and of record in
Volume 24, Page 389 of the North Hero Land Records.
Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned instruments, the records thereof and the references therein
contained, all in further aid of this description.
The description of the property contained in the mortgage
shall control in the event of a typographical error in this
Notice.
Terms of sale: The purchaser at the sale shall pay cash
or certified funds (or a combination thereof) in full at the
time of the sale, OR $10,000 down (non-refundable) at the
time of sale and the remainder within ten (10) days of the
Vermont Superior Court’s, Grand Isle Unit, Civil Division,
execution of the Order Confirming Sale.
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.
Attest:
Sharon B. Roy, Town Clerk
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 or have not been
foreclosed.
STATE OF VERMONT
SUPERIOR COURT
IL DIVISION
GRAND ISLE UNIT
DOCKET NO: 57-8-15 Gicv
The record owner is entitled to redeem the premises at
any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due
under the Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure, Shortened Redemption Period and Order of Public Sale dated
December 10, 2015, including the costs and expenses of
sale.
CIV-
NORTHCOUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION,
v.
MARY LYNN REID, f/k/a
MARY LYNN WHITANEIS, and
OCCUPANTS residing at 604 Cedarvale Lane, North Hero, Vermont,
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained
in the certain Mortgage given by Mary Lynn Reid, dated
June 30, 2011 and recorded on July 14, 2011 in Book 90 at
Pages 262-277 of the Town of North Hero Land Records,
Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at
Ward & Babb, 3069 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont 05403; (802) 863-0307.
Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 13th day of July,
2016.
WARD & BABB
Attorneys for NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
By:
s/Cynthia R. Amrhein
3069 Williston Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
Tel. No.: (802) 863-0307
trolled, and under her watch has done so virtually
every year. When will it end for Islanders? Hopefully
this election year we can find candidates more responsive to the citizens of Grand Isle County and the
numerous small businesses here that support the
community.
Gwyneth E. Brown,
Alburgh
To The Editor,
Fortunately, we have a full list of primary candidates to select from for our Grand Isle State Legislature positions this year. The past representation for
Grand Isle County has been poor and lackluster at
best. Mitzi Johnson in particular does not represent
the voice of the Islands. She is unresponsive when
contacted; when asked to express her position on
pending legislation she has not replied despite multiple requests. Must be she is too busy to deal with
her lowly constituents. She has voted for every issue
that puts new burdens on small businesses including mandatory paid time off which is approximately
a 5% increase in employer payroll cost, an increase
in annual health care contribution effective January
1, 2016 of 8%, increases in numerous fees that affect small business, retirees and middle income taxpayers. In her recent reelection advertisement, she
contends she spearheaded the reduction of budget
growth. However, she does not state the obvious;
that budget spending continues to increase unconRequest for Bids
Grand Isle Supervisory Union
School Supplies Bids
The Grand Isle Supervisory Union, on behalf of the School
Districts of Alburgh, North Hero, Grand Isle, Isle La
Motte, and South Hero is seeking qualified bidders interested in furnishing bids for School Supplies Bids for FY17
(from September 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017) Interested bidders should contact David A. Crawford, Contract / Special
Projects Coordinator via e-mail at [email protected]
or phone (802) 881-9599 to obtain bid specifications and
bid form.
Sealed Bid envelopes are to be clearly labeled; “School
supplies BID – Monday, August 22, 2016”. Bids are due
no later than 1:00 PM on Monday, August 22, 2016.
Submit Bids to:
Lynne Carpenter, Business Manager
Grand Isle Supervisory Union
5038 US RT 2
North Hero, VT 05474
GRAND ISLE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
The Grand Isle Development Review Board will hold the
public hearing listed below in the meeting room of the
Town Office, 9 Hyde Road. Applications may be inspected at the Town Office. Anyone wishing to have “Interested
Party” status shall participate, either verbally or in writing,
according to the criteria in Section 2.11 of the Town Bylaws.
Hearing:
#06-16SKP & FP
Date/Time:
Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 7:00 PM
Applicant:
East Shore North Trust
Property:
103 East Shore Road North
Parcel ID#:
04-01-11
Description:
Sketch Plan Review and Final Plat
Review for possible single-lot subdivision
TOWN ADVERTISEMENT
SOUTH HERO
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Town of South Hero, Vermont is looking for applications for 3 available positions and an alternate on the
Town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. To qualify you are
required to be a South Hero resident, are able to meet 1 or 2
evenings a month and additional time on land development
decisions. The term length is 3-years.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment provides decisions for
land development that requires a Conditional Use and Variance approvals.
To apply send a letter of interest to the Selectboard @ P.O.
Box 175, South Hero, VT 05486. Letters of interest must
be received by September 12, 2016. For more information,
please email [email protected].
Date of Notice: 8/2/16
To the Editor,
“Leadership is not a position or a title; it is action
and example.” Andrew Julow, a candidate for the
Vermont Legislature, is an example of leadership at
its finest. I have been privileged to serve with him on
the North Hero School Board, which he has served
as chair for the past seven years, the Grand Isle Supervisory Union Board, which he chaired for the last
three years and the Grand Isle County Act 46 Advisory Board, which he currently chairs. In each venue,
Andy’s understanding of the issues at hand is deep,
clear and concise; his ability to communicate often
complicated information is equally clear and concise,
be it to his fellow board members, the voters of his
community or to a Vermont Legislative Committee.
Before his school board days, Andy served as chair
for five years of the North Hero Development Review
Board and before that he was a Trustee of the North
Hero Library for eight years.
If elected, Andy’s background will help keep our
local schools strong while ensuring that the uniqueness of our Island communities is taken into account
in future State educational plans. However, Andy is
not a “one issue” candidate. Because he is a native
Islander who chose to return to raise a family and
start a business, Andy wants the best for the Islands
and our State. He wants a stable economy that will
grow new businesses; an economy that will support
a clean Lake Champlain; an economy that will eliminate the hungry children in our communities and an
economy that will care for our citizens as they age.
What an opportunity we in Grand Isle County have
to send a bright, young businessman and community
leader like Andy Julow to Montpelier to represent us
in ALL of the issues that will be coming forth during
the next two sessions. Please join me in voting for
Andrew Julow in the upcoming election on August 9.
Dave Davis,
North Hero
To the Editor,
For years, I had the pleasure of working alongside both Evan Hill and Retired Judge Ben Joseph at
our courthouse in North Hero. Both individuals have
dedicated decades of their lives to public service
here in Vermont. I can think of no other two people
presently who possess the drive, determination and
sense of community than Ben and Evan to successfully and zealously represent us and our neighbors
in Montpelier. There is no doubt in my mind, that
as the repeated attempts to reduce services and to
close our courthouse in Grand Isle County continue,
they will stand up to the administration and powersthat-be, reminding them that Islanders deserve the
same services as all other counties in Vermont, and
we should, and will, expect no less. Evan and Ben will
ensure our voices are heard loud and clear in Montpelier.
Also, while I have personally experienced local
legislators who repeatedly, and curiously, fail to return phone calls and emails, I know that both Ben
and Evan will return their constituents’ inquiries in a
timely manner and responsive way. Our concerns are
their concerns. Lastly, I trust that neither Ben or Evan
will ever vote for any legislation that will negatively
affect our community.
Please join me in supporting my fellow Islanders,
Evan Hill and Ben Joseph, as our next team in the Vermont Legislature representing our beautiful Grand
Isle County and adjacent West Milton.
Douglas E. DiSabito, Esquire,
Grand Isle County State’s Attorney,
Alburgh
To the Editor,
Congratulations to Island voters for their good
judgment in electing Mitzi Johnson as their State
Representative; please re-elect her. I have served
on committee with her for 10 years, now as Ranking
Member, and can say that Mitzi is a strong and feisty
voice for the Islands and a fair, compassionate and
fiscally prudent Chair of Appropriations. Mitzi leads
our committee through a transparent, nonpartisan
and participatory process to develop the state bud-
get; evidenced by our unanimous committee votes
across a broad political spectrum!
In the statehouse, she is known for consensus
building, hard work and inclusivity and making the
work enjoyable! She is transforming the budget process by engaging other committees in priority setting, expanding public input and holding the Administration to task on “results based accountability” to
understand which programs work, to eliminate duplication and poor performance and to insure Vermonters are getting the best investment for their dollars.
Mitzi is diligent about living within our means, presenting a balanced budget, reducing budget growth
and focusing investment where they are most needed, while being compassionate addressing the needs
of our most vulnerable citizens.
Being from St. Albans, I share many Island concerns of clean water, job creation outside Chittenden
County, education, property tax pressure, demands
on our courts, affordable health care and accessibility to child care. Mitzi is very aware of these and
other budget pressures, and does a very good job of
balancing them with the need to reduce pressure on
our taxpayers. Please return Mitzi Johnson to Montpelier!
Thank you,
Kathleen Keenan,
St. Albans
Grand Isle Woman’s
Death Due to Drug
Overdose
By MIKE DONOGHUE
GRAND ISLE -- An accidental drug overdose killed
a 39-year-old woman found dead in her Grand Isle
home, according to authorities in an ongoing investigation.
Nicole M. Benoit, also known as Nicole Gordon,
died of “acute fentanyl intoxication,” at her Moccasin
Avenue home July 10, according to Dr. Steve Shapiro,
Vermont’s Chief Medical Examiner.
Fentanyl is a powerful member of the opioid family
and is used to control pain.
“It is the most potent opioid available for use in
medical treatment – 50 to 100 times more potent
than morphine and 30 to 50 times more potent than
heroin,” the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
said in a public alert issued last year. “Fentanyl is potentially lethal, even at very low levels. Ingestion of
small doses as small as 0.25 mg can be fatal,” the DEA
said.
Shapiro now has ruled the death an “accident,” the
updated death certificate stated. Under the section
for how the injury occurred, Shapiro wrote “substance abuse.”
The death certificate did not say how the drug was
taken, if it was prescribed, or illegally made.
Dr. Shapiro initially listed both the manner and
cause of death as “pending” pending a toxicology report. The updated death certificate said the doctor
now believes the drug was taken while Benoit was
home. Grand Isle State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito, who was
at the death scene consulting for several hours, and
the Vermont State Police have been working with
Shapiro’s office for the past three weeks on the death
investigation.
DiSabito said Saturday the investigation is continuing.
“It is very concerning that this kind of stuff is out
there and it is unfortunate that it is not limited to any
one county,” DiSabito said.
The county prosecutor said he is committed to do
what it takes to eradicate the problem. “It seems like
a high hurdle.”
Benoit, a homemaker, graduated from Colchester
High School in 1995. A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated July 18 at St. Mark Catholic Church on
North Avenue in Burlington, Burial was in Holy Cross
Cemetery in Colchester.
The musical artist, Prince also died from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Minnesota home in
April. He was 57.
Your Chance to be on Television
By Lyn Jarvis
Lake Champlain Access Cable Television will cover the Island Arts BBQ, music
and barn dance on Sunday, August 21 at 1 pm. If you are a musical group or perform solo be a part of “Grand Isle County’s Got Talent,” along with past IA youth
scholarship winners. There is no compensation for performers and it should be
considered a donation to the Island Arts Youth Scholarship Fund. Please call 802372-8889 if you are interested. The BBQ, prepared by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, is the first of many exciting fundraisers and projects planned for Island Arts
and our partners to transform the Homer Knight Barn into a home for Island Arts:
A Champlain Islands performing and creative arts center. The public is invited to
attend and enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment at the Barn; a celebration of the arts and our Champlain Islands.
Along with Island performers entertainment will be provided by Carol Ann
Jones who has been writing, singing and playing her original music since 2008.
She has released three CD’s and is a regular performer at the Blue Paddle Bistro
and Snow Farm Vineyard. She will be joined by Will Patton, master of the gypsy
mandolin with music that will have your hands clapping and toes tapping.
Mark your calendars now to be a part of this festive afternoon with delicious
food, lively music and an opportunity to tour the historic Homer Knight Barn and
learn about plans for the performing and creative arts center. No reservations
required.
Location: Route 2, North Hero.
New Food Shelf for Us
By Irene Clark
The Islands in the Sun Senior Center, in cooperation with St. Amadeus, is
beginning to explore the possibility of a Food Shelf in Alburgh for all of Grand
Isle County. As you know, the price of groceries has gone off the charts in recent months. There are many families who could benefit from nutritional foods
added to their budget and a helping hand to make up for the gaps in their meal
plans with a local food shelf.
We will be enrolling with the Vermont Food Bank to obtain reduced cost
foods for our residents. We intend to be open once a week, pending volunteer
participants, from 5 to 7 pm so families can avail themselves of the additional,
nutritious food.
We will enlist various programs from the state, along with donations from
gardens and farms in the area. These programs are available to individuals and
families who could use assistance with food budgets. The estimate from the
Federal Records is that 40% of the food that we produce, although edible and
nutritious, goes into landfills and our objective is to provide those same foods
for use to local families.
Can you imagine, a tomato in your garden has a blemish, but would not be
attractive for sale. If it were your garden, you would cut off the blemish and use
the rest. However, there are tons of produce that will not sell in the store but
would be perfectly good to use as food. We are hoping to ‘glean’ this produce
and provide it to families who could use it. There is no excuse for wasting food
in our current world.
In addition, we will be conducting our second year of canning classes, to help
people learn to can their own produce, as our ancestors did. Last year, we were
able to have classes where people could learn how to preserve their summer
bounty to sustain them throughout the year. Friendships were formed, knowledge was shared and food was saved. It was a good thing.
Please join us in this endeavor; as a volunteer, as a participant, as a student.
We have had a few calls from generous souls who want to help. In the near future we will be having a meeting to discuss how each of us can help in our own
way. We need to do this together to make it work in our community. Please call
802-999-5862 with ideas, the best come from you, and to enlist as one of the
participants.
If you are a local gardener/farmer who might produce more than you can
use, please call us for opportunities for donation. Your “compost” can go towards making us very productive.
ALBURGH
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
802-796-6077,
[email protected]
NEW BOOKS: New books this week are
“Family Tree” by Stuart Woods and “Sweet Tomorrows” by Debbie Maccomber.
STORYTIME: Storytime for preschoolers is
held Tuesday mornings at 10:30. Stories, Songs,
Crafts, and Snacks.
BOOK DISCUSSION: The library reading
group will be discussing the book “The Housekeeper and the Professor” by Yoko Ogawa.
TEEN BOOK CLUB: The library will be
hosting a Teen Book Club on Wednesdays at 12
pm. For Ages 12 and up. Lunch will be served.
Books are available for pick up during library
hours.
KIDS MOVIE AFTERNOON: Wednesday,
August 3 at 3 pm we will be showing the movie
“Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaur”.
ADULT COLORING: The Coloring group
is meeting every Thursday from 4 to 6 pm. We
provide coloring books and pencils. Come play
with us!
KNITTERS: The Thursday night Knitters
are back at the Alburgh Library for the summer!
Every Thursday night at 6:30.
WRITING GROUP: Every other Friday, the
next meeting will be Friday, July 29 from 6 to 8
pm a group of creative writers meet. Anyone who
enjoys writing (regardless of age) is welcome to
attend.
LIBRARY PASSES: Stop in for discounted
and free admissions passes to area attractions.
16 South Main Street, Alburgh
– www.alburghpl.org LIBRARY HOURS: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 1 to 6 pm, Tuesday 9-5,
Saturday 10-1.
GRAND ISLE
By: Kathy Tulissi, Librarian
802-372-4797,
[email protected]
SUMMER
READING
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE: August 2, 1:30-2:30 pm “Finding Butterflies!” This is a beautiful slide presentation of Eastern butterflies, by Jerry Schneider,
creator of the award winning Butterfly Game.
Audiences will learn the importance of leaving
the screen and the electronics behind, getting
out into fields, back roads, and waterways, investigating place where butterflies find food and
lay their eggs. Exploring nature is fun, great exercise, and doesn’t cost a cent!
August 9, 1:30–4:30 pm. Grand Isle Video
Workshop- LCATV staff will be teaching video
basics for kid’s age 10-14 years old at the Grand
Isle Free Library in this 3 hour long workshop.
Participants will learn camera techniques and
create a short group project, written by the instructors, for air on LCATV’s channel 16. The
workshop takes place Tuesday, August 9 from
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Space is limited, so advanced sign up is required.
MOVIES: Monday nights at 6 pm. The Library is going to start showing movies. Free popcorn to all. You bring your own drink. Check out
our Library website for a list of movies over the
summer months.
NEW BOOKS: “The Last Original Wife” by
Dorothea Frank Benton, “Sweet Tomorrows” by
Debbie Macomber and “Smooth Operator” by
Stuart Woods..
TRUSTEES INFO: Trustees meet on the second Monday of even numbered months at 6 pm;
the public is always welcome to attend.
WEEKLY EVENTS: Storytime: Come listen
to a great book on Wednesdays at 10 am. Toddler
sing-a-long will be back to the first Wednesday
of the month.
FREE PASSES: The Library has passes for
attractions around the State.
FREE WI-FI: Public computers are available
in the library and wireless internet can be accessed from the parking lot at any time you will
need to, come inside for a password.
- 10 Hyde Road, Grand Isle –
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com
– We’re on Facebook–
Tues. 1 to 8 pm; Weds. 9 to Noon;
Thurs.: 4 to 8 pm; Sat: 9 to 3 pm.
ISLE LA MOTTE
By: Joyce Tuck, Librarian
Come in and sign up FREE -E BOOKS. Check
our new selection of books.
2238 Main St, Isle La Motte, VT
Friday: 3:00 to 6:00 pm
NORTH HERO
By: Caroline Korejko, Librarian
802-372-5458,
[email protected]
NEW BOOKS: NEW BOOKS: “I Almost
Forgot You” by Terry McMillian, “Homegoing”
by Yaa Gyasi, “Among the Wicked” by Linda Castillo, and lots of new kids books too!
NEW MOVIES: “Hail, Caesar!”, “London
Has Fallen” and more.
BOOK SALE: Browse our on-going book
sale. Book prices are by donation only. We
have so many choices of books (both fiction
and non-fiction and adult and children), Audio
Books, Music CD’s, etc. Come and find a good
deal and support our library in the process.
“NEW ENGLAND UNCOVERED”- A
Reading & Discussion Series through the Vermont Humanities Council is currently being
hosted by North Hero Public Library. There is
one book left in this series; “I’m A Stranger Here
Myself” by Bill Bryson. Stop by to pick up a book
as this discussion will take place August 18.
POETRY READING: Joyce Benvenuto will
return to read from her newest book Thursday
August 4th at 7 pm. Her poetry and stories return us to times past, as early as 1850, and move
us to the present. Her tales of are of the many
immigrants who have come before us to find
their home in America. An outdoor person, her
poems include the flowers and fields around us.
This is her third year of reading poetry to library
patrons.
CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING
PROGRAM: The children’s summer reading
program is now in motion. Please stop by and
sign up, pick up your reading packet filled everything to get you started. Good books, rewards,
fun activities will all be a part of this yearly summer activity at the library. It’s always a good
time to join in.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Don’t miss
our next Story Time. We have had more and
more friends joining us each week! We’ll read
some fun and exciting books and do crafts associated with the stories we read. We look forward
to seeing you here on Tuesdays at 3 pm.
LIBRARY PASSES: Stop in for discounted
and free admissions passes to area attractions.
– www.northherolibrary.org We’re on Facebook. Free WI-FI
Hours: Tues. 2 to 7 pm; Wed. 9 to 2 pm;
Thurs. 9 to 2 pm; Sat. 9 to 2 pm.
SOUTH HERO
By: Keagan Calkins, Director
802-372-6209,
[email protected]
CLOSURE NOTICE: The Library will be
closed Tuesday August 9. There will be no power
in the building that day.
SUMMER READING: Students ages 4 +,
sign up now for fabulous weekly prizes and the
chance to win the Grand Prize!
THE HARE VS THE SNAIL: August 4
10:30. Join Mr. K and take a closer look at predators and prey. This event culminates in a thrilling snail race!
FILM CAMP: There is still space in the Film
camp August 1 – 5 10am to 12. Call the library to
sign up today.
END OF SUMMER PARTY: August 12
10am. Mike and the Big Blue Trunk is back for
our end of the year party!
BOOK DISCUSSION: August 17 6:30 to
7:45. We will be reading When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro.
NEW AUDIOBOOKS: “The Games” by
James Patterson, “Vinegar Girl” by Anne Tyler, “Grunt” by Mary Roach, “After You” by
Jojo Moyes, “The Emperor’s Revenge” by Clive
Cussler, “Barkskins” by Anne Proulx and many
more!
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board
of Trustees Meeting is held on the second
Wednesday of every month at 5 pm, and it is
open to the public.
– www.southherolibrary.org Sunday and Monday Closed; Tuesday
9am-2pm; Wednesday 11am-8pm;
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-2pm
International Duct Tape Regatta
Returns this August
The International Duct Tape Regatta returns to City Bay in North Hero Village in 2016 on Saturday, August 6.
Registration and inspection begin at 9 am. The races start at 10 am.
Contestants race their home-made boats from the North Hero House Beach to the Hero’s Welcome dock; a
distance of approximately 600 feet. All ages are welcome!
The boats may be any length, and any design, the crazier the better, but must be constructed from only 2
materials: Cardboard and Duct Tape. No staples, glue, metal, rubber, wood or resin; nothing else!
There will be 7 Heats: Kids 6 and Under must be accompanied by adults walking through the water beside
each boat. Adults will need water loving beach shoes. Kids 7 through 14 Singles; kids 7 through 14 with 2 or
more crew members. Adults 15 to 60 Singles; adults 15 to 60 with 2 or more crew members. Seniors 61 and
over with any number of crew members. Crazy Crews with mixed ages 7 and over with 2 or more paddlers.
Propulsion is limited to feet, hands, single un-attached oars, canoe and kayak paddles. All racers must be
wearing life vests.
Register on Race Day, beginning at 9 am. Registration Fee is just $10 per boat. All proceeds will be donated
to the North Hero Historical Society for the further preservation of the North Hero Community Hall.
Trophies for the Heat Winners, and for extraordinary feats, such as Fastest Sinker, Biggest Wipe-Out, Most
Creative Design, Most Effective Design, and Most Dogged Racers.
Do not miss this fun crowd-pleasing event!
Location: City Bay, North Hero. Information: [email protected]
-FOR SALE-
--------------------------------Sam’s BBQ Chicken Dinners to Go with all
the Fixin’s! Saturday, August 6. 4pm til gone
at LCPOA Clubhouse, Grand Isle. Follow signs
from RT. 2 to East Shore S. to Ketch Rd. then
to Lakeshore Blvd. Rain or Shine. All Welcome!
--------------------------------15 cu/ft chest freezer. Like new $195. Hoover
steam carpet cleaner $80. Baldwin upright piano $500 obo. Climbing tree stand $65. Terry
Redlin print - framed, signed, numbered $195.
Alburgh 802-796-4688
8/2
--------------------------------Prime hunting land. Bangor, NY. 10 acre lot.
$7500. Financing considered. 802-922-7691
8/23
--------------------------------Cedar Tree: Native tree excellent for screening, hedges and erosion control. 2-3’ $20ea 3-4 $25 ea. Must order 10 plus for this price.
802-752-6117
BTFN
--------------------------------19.5’ Paceship sloop for sale with trailer +++
extras. $4000. See online @
http://mywebniche.com/Paceship/Mouette/
forSale.html 212-982-8976
--------------------------------Portable floor 10,000 btu air conditioner $125.
Stainless steel gas grill countertop or for boat
$50. Wooden picnic table benches $50. 802372-4082
--------------------------------Christmas Village - 12 porcelain lighted houses. Each has 6 foot power cord with bulb. Accesories to make village $95. Sportsstuff “Big
Bertha” towable tube. Holds 1-4 riders. Includes a 12’ self centering tow harness and a
60’ tow rope $120. North Hero. 802-372-6130
--------------------------------Camp in South Hero. 22’x34’ w/enclosed family
room. Furnished, appliances, dishes, turn-key
1/4 acre deeded lt, 2 great lake views. Trees,
flowers, lawn nicely manicured. $104,000 turnkey move-in. Ray 802-735-4600 for info.
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-EMPLOYMENT-
-------------------------------Marina Dock Hand Needed Immediately. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Fuel
service, dock hand, lawn maintenance, light
mechanical skills a plus. Full time till the end
of the season. Call 802-372-5953 and ask for
Jim or Jack.
--------------------------------Couture Automotive in Alburgh is seeking a
full time automotive mechanic with prior work
experience and own tools. Please call or email
Darcy at 802-343-0657, 802-796-4244 or
[email protected] for an interview.
8/16
-SALES-
--------------------------------Yard Sale - Aug 13. 8-5pm. No early birds
please! Featured China, kitchen items, antiques, dog crate, clothes, furniture, tools,
saws, picture frames, videos, books, lamps,
lawn tools and much more at 157 West Shore
Rd., Grand Isle. 8/9
--------------------------------Sale - Sat. Aug. 6 9-2pm. 346 Route 2, Grand
Isle. Books, old tools, hardware, bottles, new
and vintage waterfowl decoys, fabric, yarn
for knitting, weaving, old weaving equipment,
craft supplies, more. Rain date: Sun. Aug. 7
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-FOR RENT-
--------------------------------2 bedroom apt for rent, Lake St. Alburgh. $735/
mo. Available Sept. 1. No dogs. 802-752-5844
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-SERVICES-
--------------------------------Experienced residential cleaner. Openings
available for Island clients. Trustworthy, consistent, and references available. 802-3092570
--------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - Stainless & Steel. Custom railing, ramps, decks. Full tanks, holding
tanks. One off hot rods & chassis. Boat propeller & skeg repair. Jesberger Welding & Fabrication. 802-324-6954 4/25/16
BTFN
--------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingle, metal,
rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs.
Chimney repair. Free Estimates. Insured. 802372-5781 John BTFN
--------------------------------HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHING- Call for
free estimate to have your home, RV/ camper,
patio, decks, etc. super cleaned w/hot water &
biodegradable detergents (Portable Water
Available). Insured & References Available.
Contact Brian at 802-363-4777 or
[email protected]
BTFN
--------------------------------Remodeling. Windows, Doors, Roofs, Tiles,
Floors, Paint - Inside & Out, Barn Restoration.
House Lifting, Foundation Repair. Insured. Bill
Miller. 802-355-0313 8/30
--------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in
bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802372-0194 BTFN
--------------------------------Affordable locksmith -- Keys made, locks
opened, changed, repaired, installed. 24hr.
Emergency service, free estimates, call Mike
802-372-1335 7/26
-------------------------------LANGLOIS LAWN CARE, LLC- Call today for a free estimate on Lawn Care,
Pressure Washing, Bark Mulching, Spring/
Fall Clean Ups, Brush and Small Tree
Removal, Lot Clearing, Landscaping, Property
Management, Brush Hogging, Light Trucking
and Many Other Jobs. Call Brian at (802)3634777 or [email protected] BTFN
-------------------------------R. Rose Construction. Roofing. Interior remodeling. Exterior everything. Free estimate insured. Call 802-372-5693 BTFN
--------------------------------Property Maintenance, painting, hauling,
docks, tree cutting or anything you might need
done. 802-372-9116 9/20
E.C. ELECTRIC- Licensed Electrician with 25+
years experience. 802-796-4610 8/30
--------------------------------
-FREE-
-------------------------------FREE: Two flights of 8 steps of pressure treated wood and lots of lumber. 802-343-6655
-SERVICES-
-THANK YOU-
--------------------------------The family of Phyllis Ryan Everest would like
to express our sincere thank you to all that
came to our home to pay their respects,
for the abundance of food, and the beautiful flowers and lovely cards with warm sentiments. We also appreciate the numerous
donations generously given in her memory.
We are grateful for all the loving support and
appreciate all the kindness shown.
With heartfelt thanks,
Amy Morway, Michael Duffy, Laurie Scott and
families
--------------------------------The Family of John Lawrence would like to
thank all of our family, friends and especially Jason Zider, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s
Department, the Grand Isle Fire Department
and the Grand Isle/North Hero Rescue Squad
for their condolences and fond memories
during this sad time. We would also like to
thank everyone for the many cards, flowers,
food and phone calls offering words of sympathy. Your support helped us get through this
difficult time more than words can say.
Sue, John Paul, Wade, Sandy,
Darren, Gordon and Theresa
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to store your car
or small boat!
Route 2,
Alburgh VT
small enough to
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Your Free Weekly Newspaper
Vol. XLII No. 30
Tuesday
August 2, 2016
Photo by: Monica Duhamel, Alburgh
Alburgh • Champlain • Grand Isle • Isle La Motte • Milton • North Hero • Rouses Point • South Hero
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ISLANDS REALTY
WESTERLY LAKEFRONT
Well-kept three bedroom.
Energy efficient. Handicap
accessible. Two car garage
and barn. Large, pretty lot. Alburgh. $246,500
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Cedar shake exterior, wood
floors & bead board accents.
Could be configured as 3
units’ w/ separate entrances.
South Hero. $195,000
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD
Well maintained 3 BR ranch.
Bright, open concept. Hardwood floors. Lovely two acre lot. Georgia.
Reduced - $242,400
WESTERLY LAKEFRONT
SHARI
802-233-6392
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
2BR year round cottage.
Lg screened porch. Great
views. Basement could easily convert into add’l living
space. Alburgh. $249,000
Immaculate 4BR. Beautiful
landscaping and views. 4
season sun room. 3 car garage w/ storage above. North
Hero. $550,000
3BR open concept. Lots of
natural wood. Stunning sunsets. Seawall, boat ramp &
dock. Town water & sewer.
Alburgh. $245,000
Expansive 3BR. Walls of
windows, spectacular views,
beautiful gardens, mature
landscaping.
10
acres.
Grand Isle. $750,000
4BR w/ 3 seasonal cottages. West facing shoreline. Ideal
fisherman’s retreat, family
getaway or income property.
North Hero. $297,500
4BR beaming w/ sunlight. Beautiful landscaping. Master suite overlooks the lake. Alburgh.
$269,000
LAKEFRONT • ACREAGE
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
FRANZ
802-777-7646
EVAN
802-999-6277
BEV
802-309-1759
CARLA
802-363-5758
CRAIG
802-372-4179
TIM
802-236-1402
www.LakeChamplainRealEstate.com
ISLANDS FARMHOUSE
Spacious 3BR on the desirable West Shore Rd.
Privacy, easy commute to
Burlington. South Hero.
$274,900
LAKEFRONT LIVING
Charming 2BR. Super nice
1 BR apt over the garage.
Updated septic, furnace,
windows & siding. Alburgh.
$259,000
METICULOUS CAPE
Charming 3BR. Pantry&
built-in’s. Nearby golf,
boat launch & sand beach.
Lovely outdoor space. Isle
La Motte. $229,000
HISTORIC HOME
Spacious 3BR. Amazing
woodworking, built-ins &
cabinets. Lots of storage.
Incredible views. Alburgh.
$199,900
LAKESIDE PRIVACY
2BR
insulated
cottage.
Private 4+ acres. Westerly views. Town water.
Ideal for sportsman & paddlers’. North Hero. $249,900
One level w/ new roof, porch,
vinyl siding, kitchen. Commercial or residential. 1- acre
lot w/ detached 2 car garage. Grand Isle. $219,900.
RANCH STYLE
PEACEFUL SETTING
3BR w/ many upgrades. 3
car garage w/ 2 bays insulated & heated. Generator
hookup. Mature landscaping. Alburgh. $174,900
COMMERCIAL
An excellent income producing complex. High visibility on Route 2. Many
possible
configurations.
South Hero. $329,900
LAKEFRONT
Spacious 4BR. Open floor
plan & stunning easterly
views. Oversized detached
2 car garage. North Hero.
$325,000
2 Ferry Road, South Hero, VT 05486
Office: 802-372-5777 Office: 802-862-0124 Office: 802-796-3426

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