Silver by Tish

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Silver by Tish

The Islander, February 24, 2015 Page 1
Grand Isle Fire Station
on Indefinite Hold
Featured Properties!
By Susan Davis
“I don’t think going down this path is right for the town,” said Melissa Estus,
Chair of the Grand Isle Selectboard, as the Board contemplated the fate of the
proposed Fire Station. Board member Adam White concurred adding, “I think it
is irresponsible to move forward given the constant cost increases we have been
ALBURGH- 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in village. ALBURGH -Two bedroom, two bath home
seeing.” White then made a motion to “halt the progress” of the project until, at
Municipal water and sewer, motivated seller, with 100’ direct, west facing lake frontage,
some undetermined future date, the Selectboard votes to begin the process again.
$124,900
$224,900
The vote was a unanimous “yes”.
The road to a new fire station for Grand Isle has been a bumpy one beginning
some nine years ago. A couple of bond votes failed early on, which led to the original
design work being scaled back. (The original design was created without charge
by then Island resident David Roy, a principal at Wiemann Lamphere Architects.)
Eventually a bond vote passed by a huge margin to the tune of $1.75 million. But
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the fate of the much-needed fire station ended up in limbo when the then-sitting
one bath home on over an acre with 200’ west with 375’ west facing broad lake frontage,
Selectboard (Ron Bushway, Paul Rousseau, Fran LaFromboise, Anna Marie Demars
facing lake frontage, $333,900
$199,900
and Ed Gelinas) told the voters that the bond vote was merely an approval for the
Town to secure the funds needed to build a fire station, but not necessarily the fire
station that had appeared on posters and signs, promotional and informational
materials. That Board then scratched the design, scratched the location and hired
the architectural firm of Dore and Whittier to do a town-wide feasibility study,
much of which was redacted from public view; the firm, amid some opposition
of some members of the Fire Station Committee, was eventually hired to create
a new design for the fire station. At a 2013 Selectboard meeting, sitting Chair Ron
Bushway assured an audience member that Dore and Whittier “have agreed to
adjust their fees” when asked if the final cost of the new fire station design would
stay within the bonded amount.
At the 2014 March election, Bushway and Gelinas
were soundly defeated being replaced by Adam
White and John Lawrence. One of the first actions
taken by the new Board was to move the site of the
Fire Station back to its original location, the Gordon
property on Rte. 2. Shortly thereafter Paul Rousseau
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The final blow came last week when Board
RE/MAX North Professionals
member Adam White with the architects to discover
that the complete set of drawings that were to go
out to bid were not done and that the cost overrides
were already pushing the project into the $1.9 million
range.
See “FIRE STATION”, PAGE 3
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Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, Isle La Motte, Alburgh, Milton, Georgia, Colchester and Swanton in Vermont, and
Rouses Point, Champlain, Chazy and Mooers in New York.
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Office Hours are Thursday-Saturday 9:00-12:00/1:005:00 and Monday 9-5; Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment or chance.
Mark and Wyatt typically like to spend their hour of meeting time on Friday mornings in the gym of the
Grand Isle Elementary School as part of the Grand Isle County Mentoring Program. “This is our first season
together,” Mark said. “We started mentor sessions back in the fall, right about Thanksgiving time.” As a fairly
new mentor couple, Mark and Wyatt like to spend their mornings playing sports like basketball or dodgeball,
playing games on the computer, or sometimes reading (although reading is not Wyatt’s favorite activity).
This week, as Mark and Wyatt were not able to enter the gym because the floors were being cleaned, they
decided to head to the computer lab and work on a virtual Lego project Wyatt had started. “It’s a car right
now” Wyatt stated, before he rapidly deconstructed the Lego and began to craft a new project—a large robotic
figure with smaller figures around him. The program even lets you place Lego animals, stairs, and gates on the
platform.
As Wyatt played around on the computer, the pair discussed the upcoming Grand Isle County Mentor
Program field trip to the Echo Aquarium in Burlington. This year, the outing will take place on March 11. The
trip to Echo is open for all mentor pairs within the Grand Isle County Mentoring Program and is a way for
everyone involved in the program to connect together for some exciting activities. Wyatt has never been to
Echo, so Mark told him “Let’s make sure we get that permission slip signed, it should be fun!”
The GIC Mentoring Program is currently looking for more volunteers to work as mentors. Every child who
wants a mentor should have one! Mentoring doesn’t require an expert; it only requires your time. Make a
difference in a youth’s life; be a mentor.
If you would like more information, please contact Leslie Ward, co-coordinator at 372-5239 or email
gicmentoring@gmail.com.
Correction
The bird pictured on the cover of The Islander,
February 17, 2015 was incorrectly identified as a
Great Slaty Woodpecker, which is native to Asia and
India. The bird is actually a male Pilated Woodpecker.
Here’s one of the many letters recevied about the
correction.
To the Editor,
You’ve probably heard this already, but this
week’s cover photo looks remarkably like a Pileated
Woodpecker, and nothing like the Great Slaty from
India & Asia. We do enjoy following the photo
contributions, though; you guys put out the only
newspaper I read.
Mark Mesler
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In This Issue...
Alburgh News............................................Page 4
New York News..........................................Page 5
North Hero News......................................Page 5
South Hero News.......................................Page 6
Legal Notices......................................Page 11 & 14
Isle La Motte..............................................Page 11
Grand Isle News.........................................Page 12
Milton.........................................................Page 13
Dicker Dens...............................................Page 15
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The project also suffered a timing setback when the Grand Isle Design Review Board (DRB) did not
give its approval to the project because the Dore and Whittier representative was not able to answer
a number of their questions regarding the project and was asked to return one month later.
“I think that we share some of the responsibility in this in not keeping the ball moving down the
field,” said Mark Cobb. “Here we are 70 percent into the contract and only 40 percent of it done,”
he added. White and Estus concurred. “The design we started with is not where we are now,” said
White. Estus suggested that they talk to the town attorney “to see what we can do with the Dore and
Whittier contract”.
From the audience Merritt Vantine said, “It shouldn’t get any more painful.” Estus agreed saying,
“Everyone has worked so hard to make this work and these numbers are just not coming together.”
To which Vantine added, “This has been a painful lesson learned. Walk away before more money is
expended.”
Note: Error in the Grand Isle Town Report. Cover page listing of the members of the Selectboard is
incorrect. The current Selectboard members are: Melissa Estus, Adam White, John Lawrence, Mark
Cobb and Anna Marie Demars.
Food Shelf Returns to Grand Isle
The Islands Food Shelf will be operating on Wednesday of this
week, February 25, at its normal location at the Grand Isle Methodist
Church on Hyde Road in Grand Isle. The hours will be the same as
usual: 1 to 4 pm. The church has been repaired and all supplies have
been moved back to the Food Shelf space.
Thanks are in order to the Grand Isle School and the North Hero
Methodist Church for allowing the temporary relocations of the Food
Shelf during the repairs.
Community Meet and Greet for
New Alburgh Principal
Alburgh Community Educational Center will be hosting a visit of two applicants for Principal of the
school. Both applicants will spend the afternoon in classes, meet with faculty and staff, as well as
families and community members. The Principal Search Committee for the Alburgh Community Educational Center invites you
to meet the candidates at a Community Forum scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Both
candidates will be introduced at the same time at 4:45 prior to individual question and answer periods.
The two candidates will be introduced to parents and community members in separate forums. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the potential principals, ask questions, and
provide feedback to the search committee. These forums will each be ½ hour in length and will start
promptly at 5 pm and end at 6 pm. Please come early and meet them one on one! Your input is
appreciated!
Dick’s
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Parts Plus Car Care Center
79 Allen Road
Grand Isle, VT
802-372-6651
Roger & Rosemary Rabideau
YOGI Little League Baseball
and Softball Registration
If you would like to register your child to play softball or
baseball this spring you can download a registration form
from our website, www.yogilittleleague.org. Forms may be
mailed to Mike Talbot (address on forms) or dropped off at
the Grand Isle town office. If you have any questions please
call Mike at 802-734-0622.
LCBP’s Love the Lake Speaker Series Continues
Long-term Patterns and Impacts of Invasive Species on Lake Champlain’s
Ecosystem, Dr. Timothy Mihuc, Lake Champlain Research Institute, SUNY Plattsburgh
Dr. Tim Mihuc, Director, SUNY Lake Champlain Research Institute, will speak on Thursday, February
26 at the LCBP offices in Grand Isle, Vermont, discussing last summer’s invasion of the Spiny Waterflea
and the potential impacts of this and other aquatic invasive species on the ecosystem. Mihuc
conducts the New York component of the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s Long Term Water Quality
Monitoring Program in partnership with New York DEC. Mihuc is an aquatic ecologist who has also
studied long-term patterns in Lake Champlain zooplankton and phytoplankton communities, the
Lake’s food web, cyanobacteria, and benthic macro invertebrates. Anglers
and non-anglers alike will appreciate the content of Mihuc’s presentation
and the connections that he may draw to lake temperature and other factors
impacting invasive species.
This FREE public program is the 2nd of five LCBP Love the Lake presentations
this winter. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Champlain Basin
Program Office and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Building, 54 West Shore Road,
Grand Isle, Vermont. Homemade desserts and hot beverages will be served.
For further information, contact the Lake Champlain Basin Program at the
LCBP at (802) 372-3213.
at
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
Alburgh
News
Lisa Arnold
lisarno@gisu.org
Humor me as I progress from talking about
winter weather to the hopefulness of spring
as we welcome the onset of the month of
March. I, for one, will be voraciously hunting
for any sign of winter weakening its reins
and counting down the days until I can feel
the warmth of the sun on my face and dirt in
my hands. Join me in my continuing search and
revel in the hope that soon the snow will
actually be melting and not crunching under
your feet. Have a great week and I leave you
with a little inspiration “Springtime is the
land awakening. The March winds are the
morning yawn.” Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue
Loudermilk, I Love You.
UPDATE FROM THE VILLAGE OF
ALBURGH OFFICE
We would like to thank consumers for
bearing with us during the week of water
leaks. Mother Nature has been busy keeping
us in the icebox and creating havoc with the
water lines. Just when we thought we had
the leak fixed, it seemed another one would
appear. When circumstances like this arise,
we will alert TV and radio stations, update
the Town website at www.alburghvt.org and
post it on Facebook. If you see water leaking,
pooling or bubbling out of the ground, please
call the Village Office at 796-3763 or our
Superintendent Jason Beaulac at 782-1652
ALBURGH SAL FISHING DERBY
The Alburgh Post #60 SAL will be having
their annual fishing derby aka “The Fun
Fishing Derby” on Friday, February 27
starting at Midnight and continuing through
Saturday, February 28 at 5 pm. Tickets for the
Derby are $10 each and are available at the
Alburgh Legion or through any SAL Member.
There will be cash prizes for the biggest fish
in each category of Northern Pike and Perch.
The $500 first place prize for Northern Pike
is donated by Window World and $250 first
place prize is donated by Clean Tech. Other
prizes include: Northern Pike second place$100 and third- $50; Perch second- $100 and
third- $25. All fish weighed in become Derby
property, and all fish weighed in must be
accompanied by another ticket holder. One
doesn’t need to be present to win Fishing
Derby placement prizes. There will be raffles
as well, but you do need to be present to win
those. There will also be a chance to win an
auger with your Derby ticket, and you do not
need to be present to win that. The Weigh-In
will be on Saturday, February 28 from Noon to
5 pm. There will be a delicious fish fry during
that time as well for only $8. All children are
encouraged to join in the Kids’ Fishing Derby
during the same time. Kids’ entry tickets are
only $1, and each participant will receive a
non-cash prize. For more information or for
tickets, please contact the Alburgh Legion at
796-3574, Matt Aldridge at 782-3838, Alburgh
Beverage Mart at 796-3515 or Corey Hoague
at 752-7254. Don’t miss out on the fun!
POOL TOURNEY TO BENEFIT VCH
Swanton VFW and Victoria Reed’s Big
Change Roundup are working together
to hold a Pool Tournament, on Saturday,
February 21, to benefit Vermont Children’s
Hospital (VCH). Come join them for a day
of fun! Help support the veterans to which
we owe so much to and help the children
at VCH! Registration starts at 11 am, games
start at Noon. The fee is $50 a team, double
elimination, and there is a limit of twenty
teams. For more information, contact Brian
Reed at 370-2420 or Mona Reed at 796-4230.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner on
Saturday, February 28 at the Alburgh Fire
Station Hall. Come have a delicious meal,
win some great prizes and help save the
life of a child at the university of Vermont
Children’s Hospital! Dinner is by donation!
Take outs available! Contact Mona Reed at
796-4230 for more information.
SCHOOL NOTES
Alburgh School will be closed February 23
to 27 for February Break; school will reopen
on Monday, March 2.
PBIS STAR ASSEMBLY - The March PBIS
Star Assembly has been changed from
Monday, March 2nd to Monday, March 9th. The Star Assembly begins at 8:00 AM.
ALBURGH TRANSFER STATION NEWS
The Transfer Station is currently taking orders
for Backyard Composters, Kitchen Scrap
Pails, and Compost Turners. Order forms can
be picked up at the Alburgh Transfer Station
and the Alburgh Town Clerks Office during
regular business hours until March 12.
Items will be delivered to the Alburgh
Transfer Station between April 13 and April
17, with distribution April 18, 19 and 22,
during normal business hours. This event
is sponsored by the Northeast Resource
Recovery Association. Contact amashtare25@
outlook.com with any questions, or call the
Transfer Station at 802-796-6078.
Also, beginning March 1, newspaper,
magazines, and White office paper will
now longer be going in with the rest of the
recycling. Bins will be available for these
recyclables Boxboard, junk mail, and other
paper not mentioned will still go in with
the plastic and glass. Also beginning March
1, no Canadian money will be accepted at
the transfer station, including all coins. For
additional information, please go to our
website at www.alburghtransferstation.com PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
796-6077, alburgpl@fairpoint.net
FAMILY MOVIE: FAMILY MOVIE: A
family movie will be shown on Wednesday,
February 25 at 2 pm. Popcorn and drinks will
be provided.
FREE TAX HELP: On Wednesday, February
25 from 10 am to 2 pm, Community Action
will be here to help folks file their 2014
Vermont State and Federal taxes. If you have
any questions, please call the Library at 7966077.
NEW
BOOKS:
Mightier
Than
The
Sword
by
Jeffrey
Archer and Prodigal Son by Danielle Steel.
FOR THE KIDS: Story Time is every
Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. Bring your
child to listen to a story, do crafts and have
a snack. This program is recommended for
preschool-age children.
Kids art classes are every Thursday at 3:30
pm for grades K to 8.
BOOK GROUP: The library book group
will be meeting on Monday, March 2 at 7
pm to discuss the book “Boys In The Boat” if
you have read this book and are not a usual
participant in the book club you are welcome
to join us!
BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP: Come join us
for an informal workshop on Saturday, March
7th at 11 am about beekeeping with Marilynn
Post from the VT Beekeeper Association.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: StoryTime is
every Tuesday at 10:30. Bring your child for
stories, crafts, and snacks.
HANDCRAFTERS MEET: From Knitting
to needlework, all handcrafters are welcome
to come to the Library, on Thursdays at 6:30
pm, and enjoy a quiet, laid back environment,
Feb.28th
S.A.L FISHING
DERBY
$10 tickets
Tickets available at the
legion and through
S.A.L members
Music by: Plain Jane at
8:00 PM
LADIES NIGHT
Every Thursday
$1 off all drinks for the
ladies
with a wonderful group of individuals, to
work on your latest project.
LIBRARY OPEN: The Library is located at 16
South Main Street in Alburgh and is open six
days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday from 1 to 6 pm, Tuesday- 9 am to
5 pm and Saturday- 10 am to 1 pm.
WI-FI is available!
Alburgh
Town Meeting
Informational Meeting:
Alburgh Community Education Center
Monday, March 2, 2015 • 7:00 pm
School District • 7:30 pm
Voting:
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 • 7am - 7pm
Alburgh Town Office
REMEMBER TO VOTE MARCH 3
My name is Cheryl Dunn and I am running for the
open 3 year Lister position in the Town of Alburgh.
I am a long time resident of Alburgh and am
currently the Chairwomen of the Alburgh Library
Trustee Board, and Alburgh Justice of the Peace and
a former Trustee of the Alburgh Historical Society I
also served on the Alburgh School Board.
I have 13 years experience as an Alburgh Lister,
having been elected and served from 1998 to 2011.
I received my basic training from Gordon Jarvis a
former Lister, also consulting with Alton Bruso
also a former Lister (currently an Alburgh Selectboard member) that provided me with a good
foundation in property assessment. During my
13 years as Lister, I worked closely with the State
of Vermont Property Management Department,
sometimes on a daily basis, to better understand
the assessment process and attended a number of
their assessor training classes while also becoming
fluent in the State’s NEMRC system currently in use
by all town Lister offices. During my tenure, I was
also a member of the Alburgh Lister team which
included James Magner and Janet Rothschild that
completed the 2010 Alburgh Re-assessment to meet
State Standards. I also conducted the State required
review of all Ancient Roads in Alburgh.
Please vote for me once again for Alburgh Town
Lister.
Please vote for me once again for
Alburgh Town Lister.
Paid for by: Cheryl Dunn, PO Box 126, Alburgh, VT 05440
New York
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Mary Racicot
sara@primelink1.net
3RD ANNUAL BORDER BASH HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT
The 3rd annual Border Bash Hockey
Tournament will be held on Saturday,
February 28 and Sunday, March 1 at the
Rouses Point Civic Center in Rouses Point.
There will be 8 teams from the United States
and Canada playing to win the Border Bash
Tournament.
Games will start at 9 am with the last game
played at 8 pm on Saturday. There will be 4
games on Sunday starting at 9 am with the
Championship games being played at noon.
This is a community event and they
encourage everyone to go out and watch
some good competitive hockey. There will
also be raffle items such as a signed hockey
puck from Torey Krug of the Boston Bruins
with a letter of authenticity, 2 Olympic jersey
(Pacioretty – USA and Subban – Canada), a
signed hockey stick, and many other baskets
from local establishments to include gift
certificates, scratch tickets, and games. It
is a chance for the community to go and
cheer the teams on to victory, cheer for the
local players, and help raise funds for a great
cause.
Proceeds from the tournament will
benefit MVP Kids, an organization based
in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Last year through the
generosity of the community over $5,000
was donated to MVP Kids.
If you would like further information on
the tournament sponsor please contact Katie
Bond at 518-563-9420 or Katie@mvpkids.org.
FOOD FROM THE FARM
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Clinton County will be sponsoring a Food
from the Farm: Eating Local in the North
Country on Saturday, March 7, from 2:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Plattsburgh City Gym,
52 U.S. Oval.
This is your chance to meet the farmers
and sample tasty dishes prepared with local
food by Chef David Allen of Latitude 44
Bistro.
Admission price is all inclusive with lots
to sample, even more food this year, door
prizes, meet your farmers, farm products
for sale, CSA sign-ups, information on
gardening and nutrition, family friendly fun,
kid’s table, recipes for cooking with local
products, mingle with local food enthusiasts,
support our local food economy.
Admission is $5 for adults, ages 5 and
under free, $20 maximum per family. Tickets
are available in advance on-line, at the
Cornell Cooperative Extension office, or at
the door. http://cce.cornell.edu/clinton for
more information, or call 561-7450 or email
Amy Ivy at adi2@cornell.edu.
STRAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Strand Center for the Arts proudly
presents multiple award-winning blues
band, Monkey Junk, on Saturday, March 7, at
8:00 p.m., Brinkerhoff Street, in Plattsburgh.
Monkey Junk group is from Ottawa,
Ontario and is the most decorated Canadian
blues band, winning the 2012 Juno Award
for blues album of the year for “To Behold”,
and taking home 15 Maples Blues Awards
between 2008 and 2014.
Tickets are $25 general admission and $20
for Strand members, seniors, students and
military. Concert contains mature content.
Children under 12 are not permitted.
To purchase advance tickets, visit www.
plattsburgharts.org, call 518-563-1604 or
visit their box office at 23 Brinkerhoff Street.
Box-office hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at
the door the day of the concert.
The Strand Center for the Arts
programming is supported by the New York
Council on the Arts with the support of
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York
Legislature and the Cloudsplitter Foundation.
HOMETOWN CABLE (24)
Wednesday, February 25: Dance recital
in Malone, Airborne Speedway racing from
September 7. Thursday-Friday, February
26-27: NCCS vs. Beekmantown JV boy’s
basketball, NAC vs. Saranac varsity boy’s
basketball.
Saturday-Sunday,
February
28-March 1: Our Little Corner with Gordie
Little at the Clinton County American
Legion’s Four Chaplains Memorial Service
at Post 20, What’s Going on Here with Bob
Venne at Chazy Orchards. Monday-Tuesday,
March 2-3: NCCS vs. Beekmantown varsity
bowling, Chazy vs. Lake Placid varsity boys
basketball, NCCS vs. AuSable Valley varsity
girls basketball.
NOTES
Sympathy goes out to the family of
Linda Strack Kelly, 71, formerly of Rouses
Point, passed away in Orlando, Florida on
December 23, 2014.
I am happy to report that the weather
predication is for warmer weather this
coming week.
North Hero
News
thenorthheronews@yahoo.com
PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER
By: Joe Resteghini
The kindergarten, first, and second
grade classes recently took a field trip to
Hannaford’s and Regal Gymnastics. Both
places treated us very well, and our students
had a great time learning about how all of
the units of a grocery store work together
in order to make the entire production the
polished machine that we see every time we
go exploring. During their visit, they were
able to see some local products that came
directly from North Hero: Savage Garden’s
eggs! They also had the opportunity to apply
their learning from class to a real world
situation that really left a positive feeling for
the students and the new friend they made. It
so happens that the kindergarten works with
sign language as a way to support positive
communication. The kindergarteners all
know some signs, and can all sign the Pledge
of Allegiance. It further so happens that one
of the employees at Hannaford’s is deaf. Just
by happenstance their worlds collided and
the kindergarteners were able to apply their
learning, communicate, and leave a lasting
impression of positivity. Mrs. Parker was
pleased and proud.
The first and second graders have opened
a restaurant. On Friday, February 20, the
doors opened on Papa Peppy’s Peppy Pizza
for a one-time only experience in culinary
delights with a heavy flavor of garlic and
working with efficient strategies with money.
The pizza was delicious and the learning was
be practical and important.
Our sixth graders went off-Island for their
first “shadow day” experiences recently. As
is normal, they were nervous and full of
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anticipation. They came back enthusiastic
and excited. The highlights of the day at
South Burlington and Albert D Lawton were:
rollerblading, music in the lunch room, and
feeling prepared and capable of doing the
seventh grade math curriculum. Spanish
language class though, sadly, was not a hit.
Dios mio y lo siento.
March 2 is Town Meeting Day. March 3 is
the day to vote. If you are unable to make it
to the polls absentee ballots are still available
here and at the Town Office. It is imperative
that your voice is heard through the voting
process. As an American, you have earned the
ability to have a voice in what happens with
your local governance. The School Board
and I have spent many hours developing a
budget that will allow for us to improve as a
school, and yet is fiscally responsible. If you
have any questions about our budget, or
how to vote please contact me. I hope to see
you at Town Meeting, and more importantly,
at the polls.
I recently read a quote in a book called,
The Happiness Project, that continues to
resonate as important. It deals with parenting,
and is relevant to the fact that many of us-including me-- will be trapped indoors for
much of this break with two screaming kids.
The quote is, “the days are long, but the years
are short.” Enjoy each day-- even though, in
the moment, it can be a challenge.
LIBRARY NEWS
By: Judy Poquette, Librarian
372-5458, nhlibrary@comcast.net
HOURS: Tuesday from 2 to 7 pm Thursday10 am to 3 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 1 pm.
NEW MATERIALS: Adult Books- The Girl
On The Train by Paula Hawkins, Tracking
and The Art Of Seeing: How To Read Animal
Tracks and Signs by Paul Rezendes, The
Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Chris Scotton,
One Dog Night by David Rosenfelt, Outline
by Rachel Cusk, The Nightingale by Kristin
Hannan, Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler,
The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan,
The Secret Wisdom of the Earth by Christpher
Scotton, Agent 6 by Tom Rob Smith; DVDsThe Giver
North Hero
Town Meeting
North Hero School
Voting:
North Hero Town Office
South Hero
News
Mary Harwood
mary.s.harwood@gmail.com
ROLLING APPRAISALS
The Listers have started their rolling
Reappraisal for the 2019 cycle. They are
working first on the Route 2 corridor. If you
received a postcard, please call to make the
appointment, as the Listers don’t have your
phone number. Please call the Town Office,
at 372-5552, to set up an appointment.
GET READY FOR TOWN MEETING DAY
VOTING
The Town Meeting articles to be voted on
for the Town, as well as for Folsom School, are
available on the South Hero Town Website at
http://www.southherovt.org/town-meeting.
Also on that page is information about
requesting absentee ballots and new voter
registrations. If you’ll be out of town March
3 or can’t get to the polls, get your absentee
ballot today.
MORE BACKGROUND ON LAND
PURCHASE
There will be a final public forum before
the vote on Town Meeting Day, on Tuesday
Feb 24 at the Folsom Education & Community
Center at 7 pm. Bring your questions and
concerns to share with the community faceto-face. For more information call: 372-4565
or visit www.SouthHeroVT.org/Lavin.
Here’s the article voters will be asked on
the ballot: Will the legal voters of the Town
of South Hero authorize the Selectboard to
borrow an amount not to exceed $440,000
plus closing cost for the purpose of
purchasing +/- 75 acres of land at 275 Route
2 currently owned by Martin and Patricia
Lavin. This amount will be financed over a
period of five years.
ICE HARVESTING PROGRAM
This month’s South Hero Historical
Society Program couldn’t be better time! They
are presenting a program on ice harvesting
and the history of one of Lake Champlain’s
greatest assets – ice. Ice harvesting was very
important for refrigeration before electricity
and modern refrigerators arrived on the
islands.
Friday, March 6 7 p.m. at Folsom School
a panel consisting of Rod Larrow, Malcolm
Allen, Bud Lawrence, and Ray Allen will
discuss their early memories of the ice
harvesting process. They have stories to tell
about the process itself and the hard work
involved, of camps and houses that had
their own ice houses, etc. If there is time,
they might include other uses of the ice for
transportation and recreation. Harvesting
tools will be on display. Bring your own
stories and pictures to share!
TOWN HEARINGS
On Wednesday, March 4, the Planning
Commission will hold a Public to act on a site
plan review for a private garage proposed
as a principal structure on a lot on Landon
Road near U.S. 2. This request is brought
by Zlotoff Foundation, LLC for Apple Island
Resort Campground, LLC.
Wednesday, March 18, the South Hero
Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning
Commission will hold a Public Hearing
at 7:00 p.m. on to act on a conditional use
and site plan for proposed propane and
wood pellet retail business and proposed
commercial use and storage structures at
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33 Ferry Road (VT Rt. 314). This request was
brought by the Cota Family Trust.
COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS
By: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian
372-6209, southherolibrary@gmail.com
HOURS: Sunday and Monday- Closed;
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9 am to 4
pm; Wednesday- 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday- 9
am to 2 pm.
TODDLER TUNES: : Friday March 6, at
10:30 am led by Lee English. Stop by to sing,
dance, and play!
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: Fridays at 10
am.
BOOK DISCUSSION: March 25 at 6:30 pm,
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena will be
the featured book. Google Books calls this,
“A haunting novel set in a nearly abandoned
hospital in war-torn Chechnya that is both
intimate and ambitious in scope”.
LOCAL AUTHOR: Ron Krupp, author of
The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening, will
be at the Library on Wednesday April 8 at
6:30 pm!
MOVIE MATINEE: Saturday February 28
at 10 am, just four days after its DVD release,
the library will show Big Hero 6. Snacks &
Lemonade!
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board
of Trustees Meeting is held on the second
Monday of every month at 4:30 pm, and it is
open to the public.
South Hero Community Library is located
at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational
and Community Center. Please stop by, email
southherolibrary@gmail.com, call 372-6209, or
visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org for
more information.
Folsom Education Center
Saturday, February 28, 2015 • 9:00 am
Voting:
South Hero Town Office
Celebrate
St. Patrick’s
Day and
Support
Local
Scholars
An All-You-Can-Eat Corned Beef Dinner with
Ryan’s Bread Pudding, to benefit the Island Arts Youth
Scholarship Fund, will be held at McKee’s Island Pub
& Pizza in South Hero on Sunday, March 15 at 6 pm. Irish music will be performed by Isle La Motte’s
Seawolves led by Dakota Foley, specializing in music
from early America and the British Isles to create
a unique Irish sound making a fun evening for all.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at McKee’s
Pub, the Alburgh Public Library, and the Island Arts
Office in the lower level of the North Hero Community
Hall Monday through Friday from 8 am to 1 pm, and
by calling 802-372-8889. Please call the office if you
have an item for the silent auction that you would
like to contribute. For the past two years this has
been a sold-out event, so don’t delay.
Legislative Update
By: Representative Mitzi Johnson
I hope Grand Isle 4th graders had a great visit to the statehouse! It’s been wonderful to see so many Islanders
in Montpelier.
The House Appropriations Committee that develops the state budget just wrapped up nearly a month of
testimony and is beginning our deliberations. Since the recession we’ve struggled to curb spending to match
the state’s revenue. Each year we’ve balanced the budget, but some fixes have been temporary, based on
projections that the economy would rebound faster than it actually has. It’s clear that economic growth all
over the country is not returning to pre-recession growth rates anytime soon, so we need to solve a structural
problem. Revenues are naturally growing at 2-3% and spending pressures are growing faster at around 5%,
creating an annual budget gap. While other committees are looking at how to spur economic growth and
grow incomes, my committee is making some very difficult decisions about what the state just cannot do
anymore, and how we restructure state service delivery to increase efficiencies and create a sustainable
budget. Consolidating the number of 911 call-taking centers (we have 8), changing education in Corrections
(the Community High School of Vermont), eliminating certain grants and reducing others, reducing some state
benefits and lower the cost and/or number of state employees are examples. It’s brutal, especially in my
first year as Chair of the committee, but it’s necessary. For folks that are asking us to close the gap by raising
taxes, the problem is that as long as pressures in spending outpace growth in revenue, we’ll have another gap
the next year. Some revenues may be part of the solution in the end, but the majority of the problem will be
solved by curbing spending. Overhauling the budget to this degree requires careful consideration of what are
the core functions of government, and it means engaging every legislative committee in prioritizing functions
of government as well as how policies across all agencies affect spending.
Please contact us with your thoughts and questions. Rep Bob Krebs, RKrebs@leg.state.vt.us or 372-4567 and
myself at MJohnson@leg.state.vt.us or 363-4448.
To the Editor,
I was involved in
a two car accident
on Route 314 last
Thursday
evening.
The caring folks of
your town turned what
could have been a very
unpleasant incident
into one that we will
never forget – not for
the accident itself, but for the way in which your
volunteers responded.
The first responder, EMT Ray Allen Sr., made
sure that my injuries were thoroughly addressed
in a most professional manner and that the
injuries were such that I could proceed home
rather than being transported into Burlington.
Ray’s twin grandsons, Brandon and Blake, of the
Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department responded to the
911 call were equally courteous, thorough and
professional.
Enough cannot be said of Mitchel Richardson
of Keeler Bay Service. He has extended himself
in so many ways for which we will be eternally
grateful.
The folks of South Hero are very fortunate to
have neighbors of this caliber representing your
town. I am sure that they are representative of
all the kind folks of your area. We pass through
your town several times a week and will never
forget a very bad accident that was made almost
enjoyable.
Thank you,
Paul Green, Peru, NY
To the Editor,
Greetings to the Grand Isle County community.
My name is Robert Miller and I am a resident of
Alburgh, VT. I am a USDA Officer that volunteers
as an instructor of the Grass Roots Afterschool
Community Education Program (G.R.A.C.E.)
at the Alburgh Community Education Center.
There, I teach the Vermont Farm & Garden Unit,
which gives the kids in site on Vermont farming
and “hands on” gardening from seed to harvest.
I am reaching out to the Grand Isle County
community for donations of Cedar wood board,
growing soil and to contribute in the actual
labor to help restore the Alburgh Community
Educational Center’s front lawn raised garden
beds and help build some new raised garden beds
in the school’s back garden area. This effort will
help to provide the proper garden spaces so that
our kids can get the opportunity to successfully
grow vegetables. If these gardens are successful,
then we plan on donating some of this vegetable
bounty to the local food pantry. Thank you in
advance for supporting this important project
and learning opportunity. I can be contacted by
telephone at: 518-297-3685 and by email at: robert.f.miller@aphis.usda.gov .
Again, thank you and best regards,
Robert Miller, Alburgh
To the Editor,
Vote Informed!
Purchase of the Lavin property is not a
necessity, $440,000 is not a small sum, and this
sale is not our only option!
The current growth of our town is flat. There
are fewer students in Folsom School than in
the 1960’s. Our property taxes keep going up,
forcing many old island families to leave. Do we
really need to purchase 75 acres, further raising
our taxes, so that we might save in 50 years? Is
there a business plan for developing the land?
Who will be in charge of developing it and how
much will the design and infrastructure cost on
top of the $440,000? More money will be needed.
Can you vote for increased spending with a clear
conscience, knowing your less affluent neighbors
may be forced from town? Does South Hero want
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to follow the example
of federal and state
government:
Spend
what you don’t have and
tax to excess!
The Lavin Property
Working Group claims
$462,000 is needed
to upgrade the town
office, fire, and rescue
departments. This is
misleading! The town
funds only the town
office, so the total
needed is only $116,000.
Private donors fund
the fire and rescue
departments. Have other
solutions been explored
adequately? Perhaps the
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Grand Isle, Vermont
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current town office building could be renovated or
replaced to historically fit into the village. Is there
a smaller parcel of land available for new fire and
rescue buildings, instead of buying 75 acres? I’ve
heard there may be landowners willing to sell a
more reasonably priced lot for this purpose, if
approached by the town. Fire and Rescue need
to develop a plan for the town to consider and
decide how it can be funded. Do we really need a
huge town center?
Maybe this is too big an investment to make
about our future when we could do what’s needed
now with less.
Improve what we have to preserve our
beautiful town.
Get out and vote!
Mike & Jan Stiles, South Hero
To the Editor,
Regarding the Lavin property, lower income
residents need to consider whether it’s in their best
interest to approve this purchase -- the annual
costs are made to appear trivial by the proponents
of the purchase, but they are not trivial to those
lower income residents of South Hero. In
listening to the arguments for the purchase, nice
as it may seem, in my view the proponents have
not made a convincing argument for purchasing
the property, particularly considering all the
costs.
Consider the costs in totality- $ 440,000 +
closing costs for the property; costs of developing
the town square infrastructure; cost of building
new Fire department and Rescue facilities and a
municipal building housing town offices and
Library.
Compare this to the considerably lower
costs of upgrading the current facilities when it
becomes necessary; to me, it’s a no-brainer.
Make no mistake about it - the long range
objective of this purchase is to create an attractive
town center housing the above listed facilities
plus walking trails,- none being addional
benefits to what we already have, bringing in
“other businesses?” is mentioned as an aside. If
you’re
financially
well off with plenty
of disposable income,
these costs are no big
deal, but if you’re of
lower income, living
paycheck to paycheck,
this is just an added
financial burden with
no real benefits other
than a scenic town
center.
Personally,
I
wouldn’t mind seeing
the area remain open
– nothing can improve
on that, but that would
be selfish, since much
could be done to make living easier for many in
the community; e.g., commercial development
privately, of the property and bringing in
businesses that provide real benefits to the village
– either financial, job producers, or essential retail
businesses (woefully lacking, with the only retail
businesses in the village being a hardware store, a
drugstore, and a service station). Unfortunately,
the town plan pretty much precludes that –
It’s designed to keep us a bucolic community,
essentially the bedroom community that we are. But to keep that community going as it is costs
money. Operating costs will keep going up and
taxes will necessarily go up to support needed
services. I submit that this, along with having to
drive long distances for services and to jobs, and
you can bet gasoline will go up into the five dollar
range at some point, is forcing old time residents
at the low end of the economic spectrum, the real
heart of our rural charm and character, to move
out and be replaced by newcomers with means,
this is called gentrification, and it’s happening all
over the country. Without development, the only
way this can be delayed here is by being frugal as
a community and every dollar counts.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Velasquez, South Hero
Letters of Support
The Islander’s policy on Letters of Support is one letter
of support, per candidate, per issue. Please note several
letters for numerous candidates were submitted.
Vote for Experience - Melissa A. Boutin and
William (Bill) Baron
I worked with Melissa at the Grand Isle Town
Office during my nearly 10 years as DRB Clerk. Though our positions did not overlap, I observed
Melissa treat all visitors – local town residents,
tourists, attorneys and vacationers with courtesy
and respect. Her professionalism, honesty,
attention to detail and trustworthiness showed in
her handling of Town business accounts. Melissa’s
12 years experience serving the residents of Grand
Isle Town as Assistant Town Clerk/Treasurer will
serve as a firm base for her to begin the duties of
Town Clerk/Treasurer and School Clerk/Treasurer. Please consider Melissa A. Boutin when voting
for GI Town Clerk/Treasurer and School Clerk/
Treasurer.
I am supporting William (Bill) Baron for election
to the Grand Isle Select Board 3 year term. Bill’s
experience in business ownership will greatly benefit
the Town in his position as Select Board member. His years of volunteer service give Bill knowledge of
the unique needs of volunteer organizations so they
may better serve their community. Please consider
William (Bill) Baron when voting for the three (3)
year term for the Grand Isle Select Board. Thank You,
Jean Johnston, Grand Isle
Paid for by: Carolyn Prasch, 234 W. Shore Rd. Grand Isle, VT 05458
To the Editor,
The former Grand Isle Selectboard had
little or no relationship with the Grand Isle Fire
Department. They seemed to view members of the
Fire Department as political rivals, not as valuable
and hard working citizens of our town. They did
not seem to want to hear the opinions or ideas
of Fire Department members as to the design or
location of the proposed new Fire Department.
In my opinion, the former selectboard neglected
all town buildings, allowing them to disintegrate.
Just look at the condition of Grand Isle’s library and
garage! Any surplus the library had at the end of the
fiscal year was taken to balance the selectboard’s
budget , not set aside to use as a capital fund.
At a budget hearing I attended, the former
selectboard gathered around a small table
discussing the budget in low voices almost inaudible
for the audience to hear.
Most of the new selectboard members sit in chairs
facing the audience so that all may easily hear their
discussion.
The former selectboard went into executive
session as often as possible, paying an attorney to
make sure they were in their legal rights to do so.
The town’s legal fees ballooned. In 2012, the town
budgeted $ 9000 for attorney fees. The final bill
was $24,181,08. In 2013, the town budgeted $3000
for attorney fees. The final bill was $25,813.02. In
2014, the town budgeted $ 3000 for attorney fees.
The final bill was $34,799.06.
I beg Grand Isle voters not to vote for those who
would take us back to the old ways, full of dissention
and unnecessary expense.
Please vote for Bill Baron for selectboard. I
do not know Ross Pearl but I am told by those I
trust that he will make an excellent selectboard
member. For Town Clerk and Town Treasurer and
School Clerk and School Treasurer, please vote
for MelissaBoutin. The same person traditionally
holds these posts. For twelve years, Melissa Boutin
has been Assistant Town Clerk, Assistant Town
Treasurer and Assistant School Clerk and Assistant
School Treasurer. The transition from Cheryl Van
Tine to Melissa Boutin will be smooth.
Carolyn Prasch, Grand Isle
Paid for by: Carolyn Prasch, 234 W. Shore Rd. Grand Isle, VT 05458
To The Editor,
I have been the President of YOGI Little League
since 2008 and I feel compelled to write this letter on
behalf of 2 of our volunteers, Melissa Boutin and Bill
Baron.
Melissa has served on the YOGI Board of Directors
since 2008. She has been the League Secretary since
2008 and the Treasurer since 2010. During this time
Melissa has done everything from ordering uniforms
to cooking burgers at our concession stand. Melissa
has continued to serve YOGI even though her
youngest son, Travis, graduated from Little League 5
years ago. Her spirit of giving followed her boys to
Colchester where she has been a booster for Colchester
High School, the Babe Ruth League and their youth
football program. Melissa has also contributed
countless hours to this community over the past 11
years as a member of the GIVFD. She has served as
the Assistant Clerk and Treasurer to the town and
school for the past 12 years. She is well versed in the
daily practices and procedures required to operate the
Town of Grand Isle and the Grand Isle School.
I met Bill Baron when he was a volunteer coach
for his grandson, Jarod’s, Little League team. Bill
has lived in Grand Isle for over 35 years, he has been
an Island business owner since 1985, and he formed
Troop 617 of the Boy Scouts over 25 years ago.
These contributions to the Grand Isle Community
are impressive but they pale in comparison to Bill’s
service as a firefighter. For 35 years Bill has been a
member of the GIVFD and served as chief from 20062014. The time, leadership, and level of commitment
that Bill Baron has donated to the common good of
our community are truly remarkable.
It is obvious to see that these individuals have been
integral members of our Island society, and yet, this
record of service is being used against them. I read a
letter in last week’s Islander that alluded to a conflict of
interest between these candidate’s positions and their
affiliation with the GIVFD. I’m a firm believer that
government works best when people work together.
Our select board should cooperate with our school
board, the fire department, and any other public
entity. Do NOT ever forget the contentious attitude
of the select board prior to the March 2014 elections.
The members of that board alienated the GIVFD and
the GIS Board to the point where “We the People”
swept them out of office with landslide margins. I am
urging you to think, do we want to regress to the days
of executive sessions and secrecy or do we want to
continue to move forward with respect, honesty and
transparency. The Choice is ours.
Sincerely,
Michael Talbot, Grand Isle
To the voters of Grand Isle: while I currently live
in North Hero, I grew up in Grand Isle, I hope to
eventually be a homeowner there, and I have many
friends and family members who live there. I am
writing this letter to encourage you to vote for my
father, Ron Bushway, for Selectboard. He has spent
his entire adult life serving your town, in one capacity
or another, including 11 years on the Selectboard.
After all of the stuff that went on prior to last year’s
election, he could have simply walked away and given
up. He did not do that, though. He truly cares about
the town, and he has continued to attend nearly all of
the Selectboard meetings. It is a good thing, too, as
the current Selectboard often has questions for him
and seeks advice from him. Over the past year, he has
continued to provide assistance to the Selectboard,
sharing his knowledge and experience. He has also
continued his service as Road Commissioner. In this
capacity, he is often the one who is called whenever
there is a problem involving any of the town’s roads.
He is a fair, honest, and hard-working man of great
integrity. Because of his experience, dedication,
honesty, and fairness, he is by far the best candidate
for the job. Please visit his Facebook page, “Ron
Bushway for Grand Isle Selectboard,” to get to know
him better and see what he has to say about the issues
facing the town of Grand Isle.
I also encourage you to re-elect Mark Cobb to the
Selectboard. Mark has worked to research the issues
in order to make a fair and balanced decision, even
when he knew it would draw criticism from others.
He chose to do what was right for the town, rather
than acting for the sake of popularity. He publicly
apologized to my father and to Ed Gelinas for his
negativity last year. I think it took a good deal of
courage, honesty, and class to admit that he was led
astray and that he is sorry for judging Ron and Ed
based upon the false information he was given. I
know Mark will continue to work hard for the town of
Grand Isle if re-elected.
Yet another honest, hard-working person of
integrity who will do a great job for the town of
Grand Isle is Brandy Boardman, who is running
for Town Clerk/Treasurer and School Clerk/
Treasurer. Brandy brings to the table a bachelor’s
degree in business management, as well as years of
experience in the business field. Above and beyond
her excellentqualifications, though, is her beautiful
personality and her commitment to outstanding
customer service. Islanders deserve to be greeted
with warmth and served with enthusiasm, and I know
that Brandy will do this very well. I have no doubt
that she will work closely with Cheryl Titus Vantine to
provide a smooth and efficient transition.
I firmly believe that these three people will bring
the balance, fairness, honesty, and integrity to their
jobs that the town of Grand Isle needs and deserves.
They will do their best to move the town forward in a
positive way.
Please vote for Ron Bushway, Mark Cobb, and
Brandy Boardman on March 3.
Rebecca Bissonette, North Hero
C.I.D.E.R. Notes
Handymen Available: If you are a senior or a person
with a disability and need some home accessibility or
repair work done, we have some skilled and talented
volunteers available to help out. No electrical or
plumbing work, but we will tackle most other small
jobs. Call us at 372-6425 and we’ll send someone
over to take a look and see if it’s something that we
can help with. Cost is by donation only.
Rides to the polls: C.I.D.E.R. will provide seniors
and persons with disabilities a ride to vote on Town
Meeting Day. Please call us at 372-6425 by 4pm on
Friday, February 27th to make a reservation.
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day: “The Neighbors”
senior meals program will be celebrating Saint
Patrick’s Day with a traditional Corned Beef &
Cabbage luncheon on Monday, March 16th. The
lunch will be held at our meal site located at the
South Hero Congregational Church at Noon. RSVP by
Friday, March 13th by calling C.I.D.E.R. at 372-6425.
A van will be available to bring folks from Alburgh &
Isle La Motte.
2015 Annual Fund Drive: Support your older and/
or disabled friends and neighbors and the Islands’
community by making a tax-deductible donation to
C.I.D.E.R. during our 2015 Annual Fund Drive. Every
gift, no matter how large or small is appreciated and
makes a difference!
Volunteer Drivers Needed: The need for more
volunteers willing to transport seniors and persons
with disabilities to medical appointments and
therapy continues to grow by the month. During
January our volunteers provided 454 (one way) trips
and drove 15,491 miles, more than double January
2014! Drive only when you can and want to. A
mileage reimbursement of 57 ½ cents per mile is
available.
Whoopi Pies: Many thanks to the folks who
nominated us to receive 100 Whoopie Pies from
Shannon Kadish and “Time Out for Whoopie” of North
Hero. They are donating a total of 1,000 Whoopie
Pies in 100 days to groups in the Islands’ community.
More information and the nomination form can be
found on Time Out for Whoopie’s facebook page.
History of the 75
Acres in South Hero
Up for Vote on
March 3 in
South Hero
Submitted by Jeff Sikora, Apple Island Real Estate
The voters of South Hero will be voting soon on the
seventy five acre parcel located between Island Racing
and the South Hero Post Office. This is a chronologic
history of the property from 1987 until present.
•
1987, Martin and Patricia Lavin
purchased 121 acres from Tetzlaff and Dubuque
located at 275 US Route 2, South Hero.
•
1990 +- The Lavins started to
subdivide the land soon after its purchase. A
survey and lot plan was created but they never
filed a Mylar (plan) to complete the permit.
•
There was a “For Sale” sign on the
property at various times.
•
1990’s and early 2000’s, the Lavins
had engineers conduct multiple soil tests on
the open fields for sewage disposal with poor
results.
•
1998, The Volunteer Fire Department
saved the Lavin’s house at Kibbe Point from
a fire. In appreciation the Lavins offered the
Town of South Hero Volunteer Fire Department
a five acre donation at no cost. The town never
followed up on the offer.
•
2003, The town proposed to purchase
the Lavin property, 121 acres at 275 US Route 2
for $310,000 as an article at Town Meeting. The
vote was; 282 yes 289 no
•
2004, the current owners of Island
Racing approached the Lavins to buy part of the
land. They paid $10,000/acre for 20 acres that
was subdivided and received an Act 250 permit.
•
2012, The Lavins listed the remaining
101 acres for sale with Apple Island Real Estate.
•
There were buyers interested in
purchasing the land, including the Dollar Store
and a residential developer. About the same
time, discussions for purchase with the town
started that conformed more with the Lavin’s
goals for the property.
•
November 13, 2013, The Lavins
entered into a Purchase and Sale Contract with
The Town of South Hero to purchase the 101
acres for $550,000.
•
2013, Vermont Electric Coop (VEC)
showed interest in part of the land for a solar
farm.
•
July 16, 2014, Lavins received State of
Vermont Septic Approval for 5320 gallons per
day, after new soil studies in 2013. This could
support up to 20 new homes.
•
August 2014, The Purchase and Sale
Contract between the Town of South Hero and
the Lavins was terminated.
•
November 11, 2014, Lavins entered
into a new Purchase and Sale Contract with The
Town of South Hero to purchase the 75+ acres
for $440,000. The Town has an option to buy
the remaining 25 acres at ½ the appraised value
after 25 years or after the solar lease ends.
•
November 13, 2014, Lavins applied
for Subdivision of the 101 acres into 25 acres
and 75+ acres. Lavins will sell the 75+ acres and
will lease the 25 acres to VEC for a solar farm.
•
Fall of 2014, A site visit by a Vermont
State Wetlands engineer verified there was less
than 2 acres of class 3 (least important) wetlands
on the front 32 acre of open farm fields.
•
February 18, 2015, The Final
Subdivision Hearing was held by the Town
of South Hero Planning Commission for the
subdivision of 101 acres into 2 parcels, 25 acres
and 75+ acres.
There is public meeting at Folsom Education &
Community Center on Tuesday, February 24th at
7:00 PM regarding the 75 acres. Then a meeting will
be at Folsom Educational & Community Center on
Saturday, February 28th at 9:00 AM to discuss town
business. Please vote on Tuesday, March 3rd at the
South Hero Town Office between 7:00 AM and 7:00
PM.
2nd Annual North
Country Fire Protection
Ice Fishing Derby
Don’t miss the 2nd Annual North Country Fire
Protection Ice Fishing Derby to be held February 28, 2015 and March 1, 2015. Tickets cost $25
and are available at Dockside Outdoor Supply, 25
Raymond Road in Colchester.
The derby begins at 12:01 Saturday and fish
must be weighed in at Dockside by 4 pm on Sunday. Eligible species are Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. Prizes are $250 for first place for each
species; $150 for second place and $100 for
third. Prizes will be awarded at 5 pm at Dockside.
Also a 50/50 raffle and a drawing for a shanty
will be awarded.
Fish must be caught in Lake Champlain. The
deadline to enter the derby is February 27.
All proceeds to benefit the Travis Roy Foundation. For more information on the foundation,
visit www.travisroyfoundation.org
The Islands sure have changed over the years!
Remember when the poles lined the Sandbar?
Check out that lineman! Do you have old photos you’d like to share
of the days ago? Stop into the office with your hard copies
Thursday through Saturday. You can also email your photos anytime
to: islander@vermontislander.com
Announcements of
Candidacy
GRAND ISLE – BRANDY BOARDMAN
Position: Grand Isle Town Clerk/Treasurer &
School Treasurer Candidate
Hi, my name is Brandy Boardman and I am
running for Grand Isle Town Clerk/Treasurer and
School Treasurer. .I have a bachelor degree in
Aviation Management/Flight Operations which
is a bachelor degree in business management
with an aviation twist. I’ve worked at IBM for
the past 15 years in various positions from
manufacturing capacity planning to business
controls of the site operations department
and managing a 501c4 not for profit benefiting
employees. My work at IBM strengthened my
data analysis, business controls, accounting
and customer (employee) service skills. Before
that I worked as an Operations Specialist at the
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Serving the ChamplainValley
Burlington International Airport which gave
me experience interpreting, abiding by and
enforcing government regulations. I am also a
certified massage therapist owning my own small
business which is a healing, fulfilling profession
for me and my clients.
If you vote for me you will get a professionally
run office with a pleasant atmosphere. Everyone
that walks through the door will be treated with
the same respect and will always be greeted
with a smile by someone that is eager to help
you. I will bring a new energy to the office while
maintaining best business practices.
Our current town clerk, Cheryl Titus is not
running again. She cares so much for our town
that she is willing to support the new town clerk,
whoever it may be, in the transition, passing
along her knowledge of office operations.
I believe my well rounded experience and
established positive, friendly customer service
skills make me the best choice for the position
of town clerk. Feel free to give me a call at home,
372-6663 or email me at vtisle@yahoo.com if
you have any questions or would like to meet
with me. I would appreciate your vote. Don’t
forget to VOTE on or by March 3!!
Thank you for your consideration.
Brandy Boardman
SOUTH HERO – PETER GREGG
Position: South Hero Select Board Candidate 3
Year
I would like to introduce myself as a candidate
for the 3 year seat on the South Hero Select
Board. My name is Peter Gregg and I have been
associated with the Town of South Hero for
over 50 years. I grew up in Vermont, graduated
from Norwich University, and until three years
ago when I became a full-time resident, I spent
my summers here in South Hero. My municipal
experiences include, while living in southern
Vermont, serving on the Select Board, Planning
Commission, School Board, and Library Board
in Cavendish, VT. I also served on the Windsor
Supervisory Board and the Vermont State Board
of Professional Educators. Since I have become a
full-time resident of South Hero I have attended
numerous Select Board meetings and feel that
my experience may provide a fresh perspective.
It is my hope to help the Select Board to
complete initiatives in a timely manner. If you
have a specific question do not hesitate to call
me 372-4565. Thank you for your support.
Peter Gregg
ALBURGH – DONNA L. BOHANNON
Position: Alburgh Town Clerk/Treasurer
To the Residents of Alburgh,
As the 2015 election date approaches I would
like to let you know that I am the incumbent
candidate on the ballots for Town Clerk and I am
also on the ballot for Town Treasurer. I would like
to remind everyone that you can vote for the
Have
a
Great
Week!
same person for both positions.
I have successfully navigated my way through
my first year as Town Clerk and I want to say
thank-you to everyone that supports and
encourages me along the way.
I hope to be on the ballot for Town Clerk and
Treasurer for many years to come, as I believe
that continuity and stability are vital components
to the success of a Town. I will work very hard for
that success and the betterment of our Town.
This has been a year of learning for me but
it has also been a year for using abilities that
I already possess. I have learned a great deal
about Municipal politics and using that new
knowledge along with my pre-existing skills, has
made this a productive year not only for me but
also for the Town.
It is important to me that Alburgh moves
forward with growth, and adhering to proper
governmental rules is important for that growth.
It is also important to me that Alburgh stays a
“small town” where people look out for each
other. That is what makes our community special.
I am a valid candidate in this year’s elections
again for Town Clerk and for Town Treasurer. I
am here for the Town and for you…the voters,
taxpayers and residents of Alburgh, and I am
asking for your support and your vote on March
3rd. I look forward to seeing you at the poles.
Thank you for voting.
Donna L. Bohannon
ALBURGH – LINDA L. GOTSHALL
Position: Alburgh Town Clerk/Treasurer
I would like to thank the voters in the Town of
Alburgh for voting me as their town treasurer last
year. This year I will be running for town clerk
and town treasurer and would appreciate your
vote. This past year while serving as your town
treasurer all matters in regards to the finances
for the town were handled promptly, accurately
and efficiently. I enjoy working with the public
and am a member of the Alburgh Fire and Rescue
Department. I would really appreciate your vote
on Tuesday March 3, 2015. Thank you.
Linda L. Gotshall
ALBURGH – CHERYL DUNN
Position: Alburgh Lister 3 Year
My name is Cheryl Dunn and I am running for
the open 3 year Lister position in the Town of
Alburgh. I am a long time resident of Alburgh and
am currently the Chairwomen of the Alburgh
Library Trustee Board, and Alburgh Justice of
the Peace and a former Trustee of the Alburgh
Historical Society I also served on the Alburgh
School Board.
I have 13 years experience as an Alburgh Lister,
having been elected and served from 1998 to
2011. I received my basic training from Gordon
Jarvis a former Lister, also consulting with Alton
Bruso also a former Lister (currently an Alburgh
Select-board member) that provided me with a
good foundation in property assessment. During
my 13 years as Lister, I worked closely with
the State of Vermont Property Management
Department, sometimes on a daily basis, to
better understand the assessment process and
attended a number of their assessor training
classes while also becoming fluent in the State’s
NEMRC system currently in use by all town Lister
offices. During my tenure, I was also a member
of the Alburgh Lister team which included James
Magner and Janet Rothschild that completed
the 2010 Alburgh Re-assessment to meet State
Standards. I also conducted the State required
review of all Ancient Roads in Alburgh.
Please vote for me once again for Alburgh
Town Lister.
IsLE LA MoTTE
News
Anita Bruley
avbruley14@hotmail.com
I have been in Burlington at my daughters
since Feb. 17. It’s so cold this week I’ve hated
to go out anywhere, although had a drs appt.
on my way here.
As I look out the window from her 11th
floor apartment, I cant help but think how
different this locality is from Isle La Motte.
The houses are very close so I have quite a
view. Am trying to make up my mind where
I would like to live, as I am realizing that I will
have to sell my house and move, because of
financial, emotional, and physical reasons. I
would like to stay close to home but will start
to look into housing in whatever areas are
the best for me
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO
VOTERS
The 2014 Annual Report of Town Officers
can be viewed on the Town Website www.
islelamotte.us or picked up in several
locations in town.
Options for voters and other residents:
• Pick up your copy at the Town Hall,
the Country Store, or the School. A box of
reports is inside the front door of the Town
Hall 24/7. Reports will also be available at
Town Meeting.
• Call the Town Office at 928-3434 or
e-mail islemotte@fairpoint.net to have a
copy mailed to you.
• Go green and read the report online at
www.islelamotte.us
BIRDS
I haven’t been having many birds lately. I
wonder about anyone else who feeds them,
what kinds of birds are you getting at your
window? I heard that Evening Grossbeaks, and Redpoles, have been sighted in Grand
Isle county, I used to have them so many
years ago when I also fed the birds back
then. There has also been Cedar Waxwings
and Bohemian Waxwings sighted in Grand
Isle county.
Island Memorial Pet Services
Loyalty
www.islandmemorial.com
Clean Air Permit# AP05034
Deserves Dignity
SCHOOL NOTES
Vacation begins the week of Feb 24th
and will resume on Mar 2nd. I hope I will be
feeling well enough to be able to go back.
We will have two new students who will be
starting at that time.
SYMPATHY
Sending out condolences to the Tiedgen
family on the death of Mary Jane, on Feb.
18 2015. at the Vermont Respite House in
Williston Vermont.
JOKE OF THE WEEK!
Well, I think that Mother Nature has played
enough jokes on us all ready, so there isn’t one
here.
HAVE A GOOD WEEK!
Isle La Motte
Town Meeting
Isle La Motte Elementary School
Saturday, February 28, 2015 • 10:00 am
School District • 10:00 am
Voting:
Isle La Motte Town Hall
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LEGAL
NOTICES
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Grand Isle
News
Julie Dickie
grandislenews@yahoo.com
HAPPENINGS
Do you have Grand Isle happenings that
you would like to share? Be sure to send it
in! News needs to be received by 5:00 pm on
Fridays for Grand Isle News section.
2ND ANNUAL SHERIFF’S VS WILDCAT
BASKETBALL
On March 4 at 5:30 pm come on out for
a fun filled evening of basketball as the 7/8
Boy Wildcats host the Grand Isle Sheriff’s
Department basketball team.
SCHOOL NEWS
By: Eric Arnzen, Principal
Problem solving is a 21st century skill
that requires students to identify and ask
significant questions so they can see various
points of view which helps them identify
better solutions. In both the academic and
social/emotional realm, teaching students
about ways to solve problems effectively
and fairly is paramount to success. Students
experience all types of problems throughout
the day. I’ve learned that if students are
experiencing social/ emotional problems
they are often unavailable to fully engage in
learning.
A first step in helping students to solve
social/emotional problems is having them
clearly identify what the problem is. After
they are able to identify the problem, ask
them to think about some possible solutions.
For each solution the child should ask: Is it
safe? How might people feel about it? Is it
fair? Will it work? Next, the child will choose
a solution and use it. If it is working, great! If
not, what solution can he/she try next, and/
or do they need help? Stan Davis, national
researcher on social cruelty, states that no
problem is too small to tell an adult. The
idea of tattling has a negative connotation
that telling is wrong no matter how big or
small the problem is. Young children cannot
differentiate between tattling and telling.
By eliminating the word ‘tattling’ we are
removing the negative implications around
students telling us their or others’ problems.
Next time try saying, “Is this a problem
you can solve on your own or do you need
help?” In doing so we are helping children
differentiate between tattling and telling.
Changing the culture around the language
we use in supporting students to solve
problems will continue to have an effect as
they grow older. The goal is for children
to feel comfortable seeking adult help and
teaching them to be assertive in solving
problems they can handle on their own.
SHOE BRIGADE!
The Brabazone Advisory are collecting all
of your unused shoes to upcycle and send to
developing countries around the world for
other people to wear and enjoy. In exchange
for the shoes the Grand Isle school receives
money to use for the school or donate to
charity.
How can you help? On March 2 through 6,
we will be collecting shoes in the lobby and
the library. The shoes must be clean, without
holes and a paired set. Slippers, rollerskates,
roller blades, or ice skates cannot be accepted.
REC. DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Grand Isle Youth Basketball Thanks: What
a rockin’ end of the season our 3/4
Wildcats Boys and Girls Basketball teams
had! They finished their season this
past Saturday against the South Hero Patriots.
The teams were introduced NBA style and
joined the Wildcat at half-time with the ChaCha Slide. A jam-packed gym of spectators
joined the teams in the Wave.
Many, many thanks to our volunteer
coaches, Tony Larose, Franz Rosenburger,
Mike Talbot, Chad Ross, Brian Libby. Tanya
Saunders for doing up the stellar Wildcat
Season Ending celebration spread. Our
announcer, Jeff Dickie, Wildcat Hannah
Larose, Music guru Noah Borden, Score
keeper Faye Straight, Referee Craig Emmons.
To all of the parents and kiddos, so many
skills were learned, confidence build and a
show of great sportsmanship.
CHOCOLATE TROT: The Turkey Trot was
such a stellar time that a Chocolate Trot is in
the planning stages for the 5k walk/run/hike
through the Grand Isle State Park just before
Easter. Stay tuned.
POSSIBLE NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS:
The Recreation Committee is exploring
options for Island Youth to learn skills for
the game of lacrosse. Another program
option for the summer is a Sailing for Youth
course. Several boat owners are interested
in teaching basic sailing skills this summer.
More information
DONALDSON PARK: As Spring comes,
with help from the many volunteers, the VFW
and Mason members, the hiking path will be
cleared, the basketball court resurfaced and
a disc golf will be installed.
Building community involvement comes
from great ideas and many volunteers that
will step up to the plate,
celebrate community
and appreciate what
our wonderful town
of Grand Isle has
to offer. Contact us
with your ideas and
time to make this
the coolest island
in the Champlain
Islands. Contact Julie
Dickie at julesdickie@
gmail.com or like
us on Facebook by
searching Grand Isle
Vermont Recreation
Committee
TOWN LIBRARY
NEWS
By: Kathy Tulissi,
Library Director
372-4797,
Please be advised
that there will be a
slight delay in the
reopening
of
the
Grand Isle Public
Library.
We
will
reopen on February
26th. No services will
be provided until the
reopening. Check The
Islander for updates
should this change.
NEW
BOOKS:
Children’s books: Dear
Mr. Washington by
Lynn Cullen; Pictures
by Nancy Carpenter.
Adult
fiction:
Trigger
Warning:
Short Fictions and
Disturbances by Neil
Gaiman. The Bone
Clocks: a Novel by
David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas.
TRUSTEES INFO: Trustees meet on the
second Monday of even numbered months
at 6 pm, and the public is always welcome to
attend.
WEEKLY EVENTS: Story Time will resume
once the Library is back up and running.
FIBER NIGHT: Fiber night will be on
hiatus till further notice.
FIBER NIGHT: Fiber Night will be on
hiatus during the floor repairs
HOURS: Tuesday- 1 to 8 pm, Wednesday9 am to Noon, Thursday- 4 to 8 pm and
Saturday- 9 am to 3 pm.
Check out the Library Blog at
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com,
and Like us on Facebook at https://www.
facebook.com/GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary
or reach us by email at grandislefreelibrary@
hotmail.com
Grand Isle
Town Meeting
Grand Isle School
Voting:
Grand Isle Town Office
Milton
News
Lorinda A. Henry
lamoillecounty@yahoo.com
2014-15 MILTON TOWN SCHOOL
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Update – Due to the recent snow days
of 12/10/2014 and 2/2/2015, the school year
will be extended by two days. The last day of
school for the Milton Town School District is
now scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2015.
The last day of school, Monday June 15th,
will be an early dismissal day. Grades K-5 will
be dismissed at 12:00 noon. Grades 6-11 will
dismiss at 11:00 am.
Any additional changes (revisions,
additions, deletions) will be reflected on the
Milton Town School District webpage as
they take place.
WEEKLY AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TAX FORMS AVAILABLE: Tax forms are
now available at the Milton Public Library,
both state and federal.
STORY TIMES: All story times begin at 10
am. The story time schedule is: MondaysInfant Story Time for zero to eighteen
months; Tuesdays- Preschool Story Time for
ages three to five and Fridays- Toddler Story
Time for ages eighteen months to age three.
All sessions include stories, songs and craft
time with Mrs. Dulac.
MOVIE MATINEES: Come and watch a
movie with your friends on the big screen,
February 25 and March 2 at 2:00 pm. Snacks
provided
ADULT BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION This
group meets once a month usually the first
Thursday. The March book is Still Alice by
Lisa Genova. The discussion will be March 5
at 7 pm. Call to reserve a copy of the book.
BRIDGE: The weekly Bridge Club meets
every Wednesday from 1 pm until 3 pm,
friendlygames, all levels welcome, including
beginners.
MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Milton Historical Society will once
again hold a community Sugar On Snow
party at the Grange Hall on Sunday, March
20. Save the date. More information will
follow
.DINNER AND A MOVIE: Wednesday,
March 4, 2015 at 6 pm Shore Things will be
presented by the Milton Historical Society.
Summer seems so far away but not with this
beach themed evening. Bring a summertime
food item to share and relax with a movie
afterwards. The dinner bell rings at 6 pm.13
School Street, Milton. This event is free.
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
Milton’s senior senjoy meals at the
Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center twice a
week; there will no longer be meals here at
the Center on Mondays as the attendance
has been so low. Meals are held at the Milton
Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center unless
otherwise noted. Senior sage 60 and over are
welcome. Call Shirley early at 802-893-1619
at least 25 hours ahead for reservations. A
$4.00 donation is appreciated.
CVAA advocate in Julie Petersen at 8650360 or 1-800-642-5119.
Mealsite coordinator is Karen Fitzgerald.
The menu for Friday, February 27 will be
Vegetarian Baked Ziti, Fresh Garden Salad,
Italian Bread, and Raspberry Cake with
Topping.
All meals and programs are sponsored by
the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging.
MILTON FARMERS’ MARKET WANTS
YOU
It’s that time again to start thinking about
the Milton Farmers’ Market !The Milton
Farmers’ Market runs Thursdays, June
through September, at the Hannaford Plaza
in Milton.
The mission of the our market is to
improve access to fresh, local, healthy
food for all residents of Milton. The Milton
Farmers’ Market brings the community
together,promoting healthy eating, and
supporting our local farmers and artists.
If you have produce, crafts, jewelry,
photography, or other creations to sell, apply
today! Applications can be downloaded or
filled out online at www.miltonyouth.org/
farmers. Also eeking live entertainment for
Thursdays throughout the summer! To learn
more or reserve a date contact btourangeau@
miltonyouth.org
EMERGENCY NUMBER
On
very
cold
nights
remember
Vermont2-1-1. That’s the number anyone can
dial to find out about community resources,
like emergency food and shelter, disability
services,senior
services,
transportation
needs, and much more.
•CHURCH SERVICES•
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M.
NURSERY CARE AGES 5 AND UNDER
SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:45A.M. AGES 5 THRU GRADE 6
We Invite and Welcome Everyone.
Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486
Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: ccshvt@gmail.com
www.vtcucc.org/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVT
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm
Island Roman Catholic Parishes
Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,
Isle La Motte & South Hero
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m.
Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, Pastor
St. Amadeus Office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
Champlain Islands Parish
Services
Rev. Hyungyong Choi
Isle La Motte
United Methodist
Church Sunday
8:00 a.m.
North Hero
United Methodist
Church Worship
Combined Service at
9:30 a.m.
The Churches with...
OPEN HEARTS...
OPEN MINDS...
OPEN DOORS...
Parish Office 372-6638
UNION BIBLE CHURCH
Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
- Staying Strong in Vermont class at the Islands in the
Sun Senior Center, Alburgh from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
- Story Time at the Alburgh Public Library starts at
10:30 am.
- Learning Kitchen at the Islands in the Sun Senior
Center, Alburgh.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
- Story Time at the Grand Isle Town Library starts at
10 am.
- Free Tax Help with Community Action at the
Alburgh Public Library from 10 am to 2 pm.
- February Vacation Family Movie at the Alburgh
Public Library starts at 2 pm.
- Bingo at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center,
Alburgh with doors open at 5 pm and games starting
at 6:30.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- Staying Strong in Vermont class at the Islands in the
Sun Senior Center, Alburgh from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
- Zumba Gold at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center,
Alburgh starts at 6:15 pm.
- Handcrafters’ Night at the Alburgh Public Library
starts at 6:30 pm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
- 2015 Vermont Flower Show at the Champlain Valley
Exposition, Essex Junction, Vermont from 10 am to 6
pm.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
- Story Hour at the South Hero Community Library
starts at 10 am.
pm.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
pm.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
- South Hero Players present Daddy’s Girl at Camp TaKum-Ta, South Hero.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
796-3055
Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel Preaching
SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
“A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You”
Nursery Provided at all Services
website: www.unionbiblechurch.org
GOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCH
A non-denominational
GCMF affiliated Church
CORNER ROUTE 2 AND ROUTE 129
SOUTH ALBURGH, VERMONT 05440
REV. C. ANDREW CHRYSLER, PASTOR
(802)782-9384 WWW.GLBCVT.ORG
“God’s Word has the answer”
WORSHIP......SUNDAY 10:00 AM
BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM
THE BORDERS
REGIONAL MINISTRY
Episcopal Diocese of VT & Anglican Diocese of Montreal
www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca
Second Sunday in Lent, March 1st
10 a.m. Table Eucharist
at members’ home in Isle La Motte
Third Sunday in Lent, March 8th
10 a.m. Worship & Sunday School
at St. Thomas’, Noyan
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
pastor@bordersregionalministry.org
We Welcome You To Attend
Island Bible Fellowship A/G
North Hero Community Hall
Rte 2, North Hero Village
Sunday Services 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Pastor Larry Rohm
802-393-9427
LEGAL
NOTICES
Continued from
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PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in
newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a
chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative
rules are now also available online at http://secure.vermont.gove/SOS/
rules/. The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed
rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having
at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special
needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.
To get a copy of a rule or make suggestions to the agency, call or write the
contact person listed below. You may also comment on the proposal by
writing the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House,
Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Searches for the Purpose of Limiting the Introduction of Contraband into
Correctional Facilities.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P011
AGENCY: Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: To implement procedures for corrections
administrators to promote safety and security within state correctional
facilities by conducting routine, random and reasonable suspicion
searches of all persons, including Department of Corrections staff,
volunteers, visitors, inmates or any other person who may enter the
secure part of a correctional facility. All searches will be carried out in
a professional manner, where the dignity of the person subjected to the
search is maintained.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mike Touchette Agency of
Human Services, Department of Corrections 103 South Main Street,
Waterbury VT 05671-1001 Tel: 802-951-5010 Fax: 802-951-5017
Email: mike.touchette@state.vt.us URL: http://doc.vermont.gov/
about/policies/policies-home1#feedback.
FOR COPIES: Sarah Truckle Agency of Human Services, Department of
Corrections 103 South Main Street, Waterbury VT 05671-1001 Tel: 802951-5704 Fax: 802-951-5017 Email: sarah.truckle@state.vt.us.
Chemicals of High Concern in Children’s Products Rule
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
CONCISE SUMMARY: The purpose of this rule is to provide the
requirements for the disclosure and reporting of Chemicals of High
Concern that are intentionally added to, or present as a contaminant
in, children’s products such as Formaldehyde, Aniline, and
N-Nitrosodimethylamine. The rule sets forth what information must be
provided by the manufacturers and retailers, when it should be provided,
and ranges of the amount of a listed chemical in a children’s product.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lillian Colasurdo Vermont
Department of Health 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802951-0107 Fax: 802-951-1275 E-Mail: lillian.colasurdo@state.vt.us URL:
http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx.
FOR COPIES: David Englander Vermont Department of Health,
Commissioner’s Office Suite 301, 108 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05402
Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 E-Mail: david.englander@state.
vt.us.
10 V.S.A. Appendix Chapter 1 Game: § 2d. Second archery and
muzzleloader deer hunting licenses and § 37, Deer Management Rule.
AGENCY: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule allows hunters to use crossbows during
any hunting season which permits bow and arrow hunting. The rule also
extends the archery season for ten days, reduces the number of deer
which may be taken during archery and muzzleloader season from 3 to
2, while retaining an annual deer limit of 3. And finally, the rule bans the
use of natural deer urine and body parts in order to prevent the spread of
chronic wasting disease. The rule is intended to implement the scientific
management of Vermont’s white-tailed deer and; maintain the size of
the deer population at a level that is both ecologically consistent with
long-term forest habitat health and providing the people of Vermont
with deer hunting and viewing opportunities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Catherine Gjessing Vermont
Fish and Wildlife Department 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier
VT 05620 Tel: 802-595-3331 Fax: 802-828-1250 Email: catherine.
gjessing@state.vt.us
URL:
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/
laws_rules.cfm.
For Copies: Mark Scott Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 1 National
Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier VT 05620 Tel: 802-777-4217 Fax: 802-8281250 Email: mark.scott@state.vt.us.
Town of Isle La Motte
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO
VOTERS
The 2014 Annual Report of Town Officers is
printed, and can be viewed on the Town website
www.islelamotte.us or picked up at several locations
in town.
Here are the options for voters and other residents:
1. Pick up your copy at the Town Hall, the
Country Store, or the School. A box of
reports is inside the front door of the
Town Hall 24/7. Reports will also be
available at Town Meeting.
2. Call the Town Office at 928-3434 or
e-mail islemott@fairpoint.net to have a
copy mailed to you.
Go green and read the report on-line at
www.islelamotte.us
OFFICIAL WARNING
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF ISLE LA MOTTE
The legal voters of the Town of Isle La Motte are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the Isle La
Motte Elementary School on Saturday, February
28, 2015 at 10:00 AM to transact the following
articles of business:
ARTICLE 1: Will the legal voters of the Town
vote to apply any general fund surplus from the
current fiscal year to reduce taxes in the next
fiscal year?
approve the sum of $45,850.00 to the Isle La
Motte Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. to provide fire and
emergency medical services to the Town?
approve the sum of $2,020.00 to the Visiting
Nurses Association?
ARTICLE 4: Will the legal voters of the
Town approve the sum of $1,300.00 to the
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services?
approve the sum of $700.00 to the Champlain
Valley Agency on Aging?
approve the sum of $465.00 to the Northwest
Regional Planning Commission?
approve the sum of $350.00 to the American
Red Cross?
Town approve the sum of $375.00 to the Lake
Champlain Islands Economic Development
Corp.?
ARTICLE 9:
Will the legal voters of the Town
approve the sum of $1,000.00 to the Champlain
Islands Food Shelf?
Town approve the sum of $50.00 for Green Up
Vermont?
approve the sum of $1,000.00 to Voices Against
Violence, Laurie’s House?
approve the sum of $100.00 to Vermont Adult
Learning?
approve the sum of $14,500.00 to the Isle La
Motte School for community use of the school
building?
approve the sum of $500.00 to Franklin-Grand
Isle United Way?
approve the sum of $500.00 to Friends of
Northern Lake Champlain?
approve the sum of $250.00 to the Franklin
Grand Isle Court Diversion program?
approve the sum of $100.00 to Vermont Rural
Fire Protection Task Force?
approve a sum of $2,900.00 to the Cemetery
Commission for restoration of graves?
approve a sum of $1,000.00 to Island Arts?
ARTICLE 20: To transact any other business
proper to come before this meeting and to discuss
any article to be voted upon by Australian Ballot
on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
The legal voters of the Town of Isle La Motte are
hereby notified and warned to meet at the Isle
La Motte Town Hall on Tuesday, March 3, 2015
between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM at
which time the polls will be open for the purpose
of voting by Australian ballot.
Article 1. To elect by Australian Ballot the
following officers:
Town Moderator
Constable
Town Clerk
Town Agent
Town Treasurer
Cemetery Commissioner (3 yrs.)
Selectboard (3 yrs.)
Grand Juror
Delinquent Tax Collector
Trustee of the Public Funds (3
yrs.)
Lister (3 yrs.)
Auditor (3 years)
Article 2. Shall the legal voters of the Town
approve a budget of $367,924.00 as approved
by the Selectboard to meet the expenses and
liabilities of the Town for 2015: $256,881.00 to
be raised by taxes, $23,373.00 to be covered by
General fund surplus, and $87,670.00 by nontax revenue?
Selectboard
Stephen Stata, Chair
Selby Turner
Rustam Spaulding
Received for record and posting this 21st day of
January, 2015 at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Attest: Betsy Howland, Town Clerk
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF
STUDENTS WITHIN GRAND ISLE
SUPERVISORY UNION WITH LEGAL
RESIDENCY IN GRAND ISLE COUNTY
Hello Parents and Guardians of students who
have school choice because of legal residency
within Grand Isle County.
The Grand Isle Supervisory Union (GISU) and
local school boards are working together to monitor
and track student enrollment with students who
are tuitioned to receiving high schools and middle
schools. Our goal is to prepare a school budget that
is as accurate as possible for the March 2015 school
budget vote.
The GISU encourages any parent or guardian
to contact Beth Hemingway, Director of Student
Support Services with any changes regarding
your student(s) enrollment status at their school
of choice. This information is used solely in
preparation for a school budget that reflects true
enrollment of students. Schools have different
annual tuition costs and this information will help
determine the number of students and the actual
costs at receiving high school and middle schools
that will be reflected in school budgets.
If your student(s) were enrolled at a receiving
high schools or middle school in 2014-2015, no
call is needed at this time. If your student(s) have
transferred from one school to another school please
contact the GISU. If you have recently moved to
Grand Isle County and will be enrolling children
in a receiving high school or middle school please
contact the GISU. If you have been home-schooling
your children and have decided to enroll them in a
public school outside the local school district please
contact the GISU.
We would like to thank you for communicating
student enrollment information to us ahead of time.
Also, if you ever have any questions or concerns
regarding middle school or secondary enrollment,
do not hesitate to contact the GISU and speak with
myself, Beth Hemingway or our Superintendent,
Robert Phillips at 372-6921.
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ALBURGH- Mrs. Ina “Joyce” (Hoy) MacGregor, age
87 years, died Friday February 13, 2015, in Redstone
Villa with loving family at her side.
Born in Saint Albans on February 20, 1927, she was
the daughter of the late John Samuel and Ina Julia (Luce)
Hoy. She graduated from Bellows Free Academy-Saint
Albans and on April 18, 1953, was married to Gordon
Dean “Mac” MacGregor who predeceased her on
December 17, 2009.
For 30 years Joyce and Mac together owned and
operated Mac’s Tire Sales located on North Main Street
in Saint Albans City. She also for several years owned and operated Cardinal Realty
in Alburgh.
For many years Joyce was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star
beginning at the Weldon Chapter #79 in Saint Albans and continuing at Columbia
Chapter #76 of Alburgh where she served as longtime treasurer and Chittenden
Chapter #59 of Milton. From 2001 – 2004 Joyce served as Grand Representative of
Quebec in Vermont.
She enjoyed and was excellent at playing golf and in earlier years was the Ladies
Champion of the Alburgh Country Club. She and Mac especially enjoyed parties
and spending time with their friends.
Joyce leaves two daughters and their husbands, Judy and Dick Higgins of Alburgh
and Marla and Ron Waggoner of Montpelier; six grandchildren, Lisa Desilets and
husband Ernie of Colchester, Kevin O’Neill and wife Carol of Scarsdale, New
York, Andrew Higgins and wife Carina Schmitt Higgins of Fort Drum, New York
and Germany, Dean Waggoner of Montpelier, Megan Waggoner of Middletown
Connecticut and Nicole Waggoner of Montpelier; eight great grandchildren and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband Mac of 56 years, Joyce was predeceased by a son, Ross H.
MacGregor on August 25, 2008 and a brother, E. Leslie Hoy.
A Funeral Service was held Friday February 20, 2015, at Kidder Memorial Home,
The Reverend John H.D. Lucy officiatde. Interment will take place in the Spring at
The Old Stone Church Memorial Garden in Isle La Motte.
Gifts in Joyce’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
MARYJANE WILLIAMS TIEDGEN
ISLE LA MOTTE- MaryJane Williams Tiedgen, 66,
died March 18 at Vermont Respite House after a lengthy
battle with ovarian cancer. She was with, and is survived
by, her husband David and daughter Melinda.
MaryJane was born in Waterbury, CT on March 2, 1948.
While not a native Vermonter, she began visiting Isle La
Motte at age 2 and had a deep love for Lake Champlain
and its environs. She was a lifelong teacher and educator
who always had a special rapport with young children.
She loved her family and friends and will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Champlain Islands Parent Child Center,114
South Street, South Hero, VT 05486 or The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston,
MA 02284.
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SWANTON
Lovely custom built 3 BR/ 2 BA home on a 0.50
acre lot in “like new” condition. This energy star
rated home has a nice interior floor plan with
large living room & kitchen. Natural gas heat
(very inexpensive). One level living with nice dry
basement. A must see at $189,000.
ALBURGH
NORTH HERO
Sweet cottage with open floor plan.
Lakeside deck. 2 car garage. 1.7
acres with 260’ of protected lakeshore. Great fishing around this spot!!!
$175,000.
At the end of a dead end road you’ll find these 2 direct lake
homes. Both well maintained, open floor plans, natural
woodwork, lakeside balconies. Full of charm & character.
Prime West Shore lake frontage. Panoramic views of lake
mtns. Town water & sewer. Cement seawall. $535,000. For
both but are available separately. Call for details.
SOUTH HERO
4400 sq. ft. executive style lake home with
3BR & 3.5 BA’s. Quality materials & amenities throughout. 100’ directly on Lake
Champlain and 0.49 acre. 3 Bay garage w/
bonus room above. Call for more details to
many to mention here! Now $799,000.
SOUTH HERO
This cottage is a great place to get away from it
all! Inside is super clean and move in ready! You
can keep your boat at the marina, swim in the large
heated pool or bike the resort’s 160 acres. Feel
like a round of golf? The course is just a short walk
away. Enjoy your mature trees & flowers, 2 decks
& shed. $99,000.
Seasonal, log home retreat w/guest quarters, protected bay
& 500’ of direct lakefront!! Take your morning coffee on the
screened porch to watch the fabulous sunrises highlighting the
Inland Sea and the Green Mnns. It’s wooded lot is set off the
road enough to offer quiet and privacy. If you love to play on
Lake Champlain there couldn’t be a better location! $745,000.
598-9322
FRANZ ROSENBERGER
777-7646
CARLA LANGLOIS
363-5758
EVAN POTVIN
999-6277
ALBURGH
Large commercial building with many updates located in
the heart of Alburgh. Large office space & conference
rooms downstairs with plenty of storage space and 3
bedroom apartment upstairs. Upstairs apartment gets
$850.00 per month. Town water & sewer. $139,900.
ISLE LA MOTTE
Well maintained 2 bedroom lake cottage on 1
acre lot with 112’ of Lake Champlain frontage
on the West Shore. 1 car garage. Gorgeous
lake sunsets & Adirondack Mountain views. A
must see at $249,900.
SHARI SWAINBANK
233-6392
TIM TRAPANI
236-1402
2 Ferry Rd., South Hero: 802.372.5777 4 South Main St., Alburgh: 802.796.3426
www.LakeChamplainRealEstate.com
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LINDA TROMBLEY
NORTH HERO
FRANKLIN
Picture perfect, 4 BR/3 BA colonial overlooking
Franklin Village! This home features a large updated
kitchen, formal dining room & 1st floor master OR
family room. Bring your summer bar-b-que to the new
deck, sit back & enjoy the country views. 4.60 acre
manicured lawn. $229,000.
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