Former Sheriff John Lawrence Dies

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The Islander, July 5, 2016 Page 1
Former Sheriff John Lawrence Dies
By MIKE DONOGHUE
GRAND ISLE – Retired Sheriff John S. Lawrence, who served Grand Isle County
asits top law enforcement officer for 30 years, has died after a short illness. Lawrence, 70, is believed to be the longest serving sheriff in Grand Isle County history.
Lawrence, who was dubbed “Johnny Law” after he was first elected in November
1972, acknowledged his initial campaign began as a “joke.” It soon became serious
business for the Grand Isle native. After he was elected to the $6,300 a year job,
Lawrence worked to make the sheriffs department in the Champlain Islands more
professional with better equipment.
Lawrence also had time to volunteer with other several public safety agencies in
the islands to help make the towns safer. He was a founding member and chief of
Grand Isle/ North Hero Rescue, a member of the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department, and the Chief of the North Hero Fire Department. Lawrence is credited with
helping to bring the first heavy-duty vehicle extraction tool known as the “Jaws of
Life” to Grand Isle County.
Lawrence died at the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday.
Lawrence, who had a heart attack when he was 34 and later triple bypass, was
admitted to the UVM Medical Center Intensive Care Unit in mid-June. He was later
moved to the rehab center and had hoped to return home, but died in his sleep,
according to his wife of 48 years, Susan Lawrence.
Community members, including public safety personnel, are invited to pay final
respects to the Lawrence family from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Minor Funeral
Home on U.S. 7 in Milton. A private burial is planned in the Grand Isle Cemetery at
the convenience of the family.
Besides his wife, Lawrence leaves an extended family, including their two sons,
John Paul and Wade. (See full obituary on Page 18.)
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SERVING THE PUBLIC
Current and former government officials all remember the dedication and love Lawrence had for
the community.
“John had a lifetime commitment and dedication
to the county and its residents,” Grand Isle County Sheriff Ray Allen told the Islander. Allen began
his law enforcement career under Lawrence in April
1991.
“John was always supportive with training and was
very community oriented,” Sheriff Allen said.
His wife, Capt. Connie Allen, was groomed to replace Lawrence when he retired Feb. 1, 2003, Sue
Lawrence said.
Connie Allen was hesitant to run, but Sue Lawrence
said her husband “endorsed her wholeheartedly.” Vermont had never had an elected county sheriff
in the state’s history, but Connie Allen changed that
when she was sworn in Feb. 1, 2003.
Former Grand Isle County State’s Attorney Edward
J. Cashman called John Lawrence a “trailblazer” in
improving the level of police services in Grand Isle
County.
“I thought John was a very good human being, very
caring about his family and very dedicated to his job. John wanted to expand the role of the Grand Isle
Sheriffs Department when it was far from popular,”
said Cashman, who was state’s attorney from 1978
until 1982 when named a state judge.
“He had battled with assistant judges to get funding. John wanted squad cars, and a boat and deputies. And all those things had to come,” Cashman
told the Islander. They did not come fast enough for
Lawrence.
“The county budget hearings with Assistant Judges George Anderson and Fred Hislop were worthy of
televising,” Cashman said. “John was a pioneer and
a very strong advocate for the sheriffs department
and community control. John broke the ice.”
Sue Lawrence said her husband asked for a lot in
his budget knowing he would get little or nothing. But the need still remained.
Cashman said when he served as county prosecutor Lawrence was big on improving communication
in the five towns and beyond.
“John was helpful in setting up a community law
enforcement committee with members from all five
Selectboards, the state’s attorney and state police. It
worked on how do we set priorities and how to pass
along information,” Cashman said.
“He was clearly a hard worker and John had a good
sense of people,” Cashman said.
After giving up his many public safety hats, Lawrence still remained active in the islands. He was
drafted two years ago when taxpayers in the town
of Grand Isle were seeking candidates for the Selectboard interested in increased transparency in local
government and encouraging more public discussion
on issues. Lawrence beat longtime chairman Ron
Bushway for a three-year term, while Adam White
ousted Selectman Ed Gelinas for a two-year term –
both by 2-1 margins.
Lawrence resigned from the Selectboard in June
due to health issues, but only after ensuring the
town had secured a site for a new fire station, according to his wife. Sue Lawrence said the fire station was important to her husband, who had run for
the Selectboard in 2014 partly because of that issue. Town residents had earlier approved a bond vote for
construction on a lot on U.S. 2, but feet-dragging by
some Grand Isle officials never got that project off
the ground.
The Selectboard in May completed plans to construct the new fire station about 300 yards west of
the current station on part of a nearly five-acre parcel on Hyde Road.
Lawrence always had stories to be told about the
old days in the county and his early years with the
sheriffs department, said Adam White, chairman of
the Grand Isle Selectboard.
“He would cross his arms in front of him, lean back
and tell a story,” White said.
“John had so many stories to tell. Some you thought
were made up, but turned out they weren’t,” White
said.
“It will be hard for anybody to fill John’s shoes,”
White said. He said applications for the Selectboard
will be accepted until July 11 and interviews will happen one week later. The seat is until Town Meeting
in March.
THE EARLY YEARS
Lawrence, a 1965 graduate of Milton High School,
served in the U.S. Air Force, including a tour in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. After he was discharged, he married Sue Tebeau in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grand Isle on April 20, 1968.
He initially worked as a route salesman in Grand
Isle County for Girard/Fassett’s Bakery in Burlington
and also was an organizer and coach of the town’s
Little League team.
Lawrence was just 26 years old when Grand Isle
County Sheriff Harold Hansen opted not to seek another term.
Lawrence told the Burlington Free Press after his
election in November 1972 that friends had joked
about him running and they planned to put up posters with him wearing a 10-gallon hat. Those posters by friends never materialized, but his election by
voters did. Lawrence, running as a Republican, beat
Albert Santor of Alburgh, a Democrat, 1,100 to 750.
He hit the ground running and scrambled to complete the basic police course to become a state-certified law enforcement officer. He had 85 square miles
to patrol and 100 square miles of water. His initial campaign centered on better communications and respect among all generations, along
with being available to respond to incidents. Lawrence noted the county sheriff was a 24-hour-a-day
job. Lawrence began
patrolling the county
and trying to reduce the
rash of break-ins in the
rural county with many
seasonal camps.
Lawrence had to
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pocken to buy his police
cruiser, Sheriff’s badge
and much of his own
equipment.
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the Grand Isle County
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there was a tape recording urging people to call the
state police in St. Albans with any complaints.
That system continued until 1991 when the growing sheriffs department needed the space. The Lawrences moved back to their former home, which had
to be renovated and expanded after a fire.
Cashman said he remembers sitting at the kitchen
table reviewing cases with Sheriff Lawrence before
going to the courthouse next door. Susan Lawrence
said she recalls Judge George Costes and a court stenographer coming into the house. The Lawrences
had a chord organ and the judge joined in singing.
“Our kids were raised in the thick of it,” Sue Lawrence said laughing as she reflected back last week.
John Lawrence faced little opposition in subsequent elections. In the 1978 election he captured
the nominations of both the Republican and Democratic parties and beat Independent Richard M. Hill,
who was the Isle La Motte constable, 1,080 to 413.
Lawrence was a member of both the Vermont and
National Sherriff’s Association.
After 30 years on the job, Lawrence said enough
was enough. He rode off into the sunset, still wondering when he would get that 10-gallon hat his
friends talked about.
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TOWN CLERK TID-BITS
By Donna Bohannon
4 WAY STOP: The four corner intersection of Route
#2, Route #78 and Truck Route will be changed to a
four way stop. This may take some getting used to
for those of us that are used to passing through on
Route #2. Please use caution at this intersection and
be aware that this change will be taking place this
summer.
INDEPENDENCE DAY: On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress signed the final draft of the document that would become our nation’s most precious
representation of liberty. Whatever you did to celebrated the 4th, I hope that you remembered the reason for the celebration; freedom, liberty, and most
of all independence. Enjoy your rights to life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness, they are a gift from our
forefathers.
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY: Voting for the Presidential
Primary will take place on Tuesday, August 9. Polls
will open at 7 am and remain open until 7 pm. The
polling place is located at 36 Firehouse Road (The
Bingo Hall). Handicap entry is at 1 North Main Street
(The Town Clerks Office). The Town Clerks Office will
be open until 5 pm on Wednesday, August 3 as this
is the last day that new voters can register to vote.
If you are not registered to vote in Alburgh, you
qualify to vote and you would like to vote, please be
sure to come into the office on or before August 3
and register. Absentee ballots for this election are
available and can be obtained from the Town Clerks
Office. You can request an absentee ballot by calling
802-796-3468, emailing townofalburgh@fairpoint.
net or by sending a written request to 1 North Main
St. Suite #1, Alburgh, VT 05440.
A.B.C. EVENTS: A. B.C. will be hosting a picnic in
the park on July 13. This is a free event that will be
open to all. More details will follow in future editions of the Islander. The third annual Summerfest
is scheduled for Saturday, August 27. This event will
be packed with fun and exciting activities for folks of
all ages. Mark your calendar and prepare to have a
great time.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES: In the hopes of bringing
more civic minded activities to Alburgh, the Board
has been asked to consider forming an official recreation committee. They have agreed to this request
and in turn are asking for letters of interest from anyone that would like to be a part of this committee.
At the next Selectboard meeting on August 9th, they
will appoint five interested parties to serve on this
committee. This committee in turn will research other rec departments, how they operate, activities that
they coordinate and an estimated budget. If you are
interested in being a part of this committee, please
submit a letter of interest to the Town Clerks Office
by 5pm on Tuesday, July 12. The Selectboard will appoint five people to serve on this committee at the
Selectboard meeting on July 12.
The Planning Commission currently has a vacant
seat that needs to be filled. These meetings are normally held at on the third Tuesday of each month,
they begin at 7 pm and are all open to the public. This
commission works with Northwest Regional Planning
on projects that involve changes or improvements to
the Town. They are also tasked with creating a Town
plan that makes sense for Alburgh. If you are interested in serving on this commission, please submit
a letter of interest to the Town Clerks Office by 5pm
on Tuesday, July 12. The Selectboard will appoint one
new member to serve on this commission at the Selectboard meeting on July 12.
ANIMAL COMPLAINTS: Please be aware that Alburgh has a dog ordinance and that the rules and
penalties that it spells out will be enforced. All dogs
should be leashed and under the control of their
owner at all times and if your dog is found to be running at large, there are penalties and fees involved
to get your pet back. If you own a dog, please review
the ordinance for Fido’s sake. The ordinance can be
found on our website at www.alburghvt.org.
Life is a series of miracles. Some of them are medium some of them are small and a few of them are
large. We tend to look only at the large ones that
generally happen on rare occasions. When we do
that, we miss out on the ones that bombard us daily,
the medium and small ones. Remember that those
small and medium miracles are just as magnificent as
the large ones. Slow down and notice them all. It will
bring a smile to your face and if you remind others
to do the same you will be spreading that smile. The
longest and best word in the world is SMILES – There
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Happy Trails Alburgh.
ACT 46 COMMITTEE NEWS
The Alburgh School Board has represented your
interests in the Grand Isle Supervisory Union’s ACT
46 Committee deliberations for over six months now.
We have examined the options and incentives available to your school and its children and taxpayers.
We have studied, with all other island school board
members, the benefits and reservations about joining their efforts to retain high school choice for all
Grand Isle students in grades nine and up. We are
considering an option that ACT 46 provides, to join
three other towns to send our seventh and eighth
graders to an off-island middle school. We need to
hear from you and we invite you to complete a survey regarding this Act 46 consideration.
Please look for this ALBURGH ACT 46 SURVEY at
the Credit Union, the Town Clerk’s Office and at the
Alburgh Library or at the Independence Day Parade
on the school’s front lawn. To ensure an accurate accounting, the Board will record and report the results
of all signed copies of this informal public survey in
a future edition of The Islander. Your Alburgh school
directors eagerly await learning of your preferences
for the option of maintaining the status quo (Alburgh
School placement) for our Middle Schoolers or offering them alternative, off-island schooling. A strong
response to the survey will help your board, town,
school and scholars.
Alburgh Act 46 Committee - Mike Savage, Trevor
Creller, Mallory Ovitt, Jenny Lund, and John Goodrich.
Are You Ready for the Festival of The Islands?
The Annual Festival of the Islands is almost here. Time to plan your yard sale and get rid of all those things
that you have been tripping over in your garage. Think about all those toys your children have outgrown, or
that never used baking pan that you bought so you could make your own bread, or that “beautiful” gift that
someone got for you that clashes with everything else you own; and the list goes on. Why not recycle them to
a new life with someone who will enjoy them, create some space in your life and get some spending money for
a summer adventure? You know how town wide sales attract people? Well we are having a ‘county wide’ sale.
The Festival of the Islands is a nonprofit event designed to attract new visitors to the Islands while giving
nonprofit groups and businesses a chance for new customers. We all know that anyone who visits the Islands
and sees all the beauty and wonderful experiences that are available here, will return again and again.
The businesses are planning their own specials and the non-profit groups will be holding a variety of fund
raising events. Businesses and non-profit groups can register for their place on the map for free. As a community event, the Festival will be widely advertised. In the past we have attracted people from both sides of the
lake and Canada. Please help make this the best year yet by having your own sale or volunteering to help out
at your favorite nonprofit organization. Thank you, in advance for your support of the Islands’ businesses and
non-profits. If you have any questions, please email imtherightplace@gmail.com to let us know the details; the
who, what, when and where for your event so it will be included on the Festival map.
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Milton Family Hosts
Fresh Air Fund Child
Melinda Young, of Milton, first found out about
The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program as
a child when her family began hosting a Fresh Air
child. “I loved and learned so much from the experience, I wanted my kids to have that also. So, once
my kids turn five I applied to be a host,” Young said.
In 2008, Adam and Melinda Young, along with two
sons, Thomas and Zachary, became a volunteer host
family to 8-year-old Nasir of Manhattan and he has
been visiting the Young’s since the summer of 2008.
Nasir has become a part of the Milton community through his two-week summer stays with the
Young’s. “Our community knows Nasir, he has made
a lot of friends here,” said Young. His first visit was
eight years ago, but Young still remembers Nasir’s
first summer. “I will always remember Nasir’s first
visit here. He did not know what a waterhose was,
or what a well was. Throughout Nasir’s summer visits my family and I taught him the culture of a small
town and he taught us the culture of the city. It has
been really great,” said Young.
During his two-week summer visits with the
Young’s, Nasir enjoyed going camping, swimming in
the brook and just being part of the family. “He is my
son. I count him as part of my own family,” Young
said. Young explained that she has built a strong relationship with Nasir’s family as well. Young said, “We
went to his graduation two years ago and stayed the
weekend in New York City. This summer we are going to New York again to visit.”
The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Town Program has
been a great experience for the Young’s. “I am thankful for the things Nasir has taught me and my family,” said Young. Although Nasir is getting older, Young
wants to continue the bond she has started with
Nasir and his family by hosting his younger brother
when he becomes old enough to join the program.
“We are going to continue to host Nasir as long as
he is willing to come and we cannot wait to host his
brother when he is old enough,” Young added.
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, an independent,
not-for-profit agency, has provided free, enriching
summer experiences and academic programs for
more than 1.8 million New York City children from
low-income neighborhoods. Each summer, close
to 4,000 Fresh Air children visit suburban, rural,
and small town communities across the East Coast
and Ontario, Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s
Friendly Towns Program.
The Fresh Air Fund is always seeking host families
to enable as many New York City children as possible to benefit from a summer experience outside of
the city. To learn more about how to become a host
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802-279-4603 or visit www.freshair.org.
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TOWN OFFICE NEWS
The Grand Isle Town Office has discounted tickets
on various attractions. Stop in to see what is offered.
Other services available for your convenience are motor vehicle renewals, land postings,
notarizing, copying, faxing, marriage licenses and
Green Mountain Passports. Payment methods now
include credit and debit cards.
DRB MEETING RESCHEDULED
The Development Review Board wishes to express sympathy to the family of John Lawrence, a
former member of its Board. Due to Visiting Hours
for John scheduled for July 6, the DRB is rescheduling
its meeting to July 20, 2016.
SELECTBOARD MEETING
Due to the July 4 holiday, the next meeting of the
Selectboard will be Monday, July 11.
Book Sale: Friends of
Grand Isle Free Library
Friends of the Grand Isle Free Library will hold a book
sale on July 9 and 10 at the Blue Barn on Route 2;
one driveway past the Hyde Log Cabin. Look for the
BOOK SALE sign.
If you have donated books, money or your very valuable time to the Friends of the Grand Isle Public Library you are entitled to come early on July 8 from 5
to 7 pm and get first dibs on all the lovely books and
items that we have to offer up.
Stop in, browse and purchase between the hours of
10 and 2 pm on both days. If you donated, loaned tables or helped work on the organization of this book
sale there is a special pre-sale time for you and your
family on Friday, July 8 from 5 to 7 pm.
There is an amazing array of books and a few oth-
er items like games and puzzles. While we said we
would not take magazines and we really have not,
there is a basket containing Saturday Evening Post
copies which we have kept just in case there is a collector among you.
There is a beautiful set of Nancy Drew Books, 1 to 14,
waiting for an eager young mystery reader. Gardening books, cook books, health books and some sports
books are in plentiful supply. There are wonderful
books of art and detailed art skills books. There is a
large section of religion and spirituality and another
section of history and politics.
Do you like to have a novel handy? Come, select
several. They will brighten your days at the beach or
on the deck. The same is true of mystery and crime
books. Get them now and save them for a snowy winter day. Do you love poetry? We have some. There is
a small box of Vermont related books. Come early as
these books are likely to go quickly.
There are two tables filled with children’s books with
wonderful and popular authors from Dr. Suess and
Ezra Jack Keats, to Winnie the Pooh offerings. Many
are in perfect or near perfect condition. Christmas
gifts in July anyone?
This book array is as good as a book store in its variety, but because they are slightly used they are
cheaper. Funds raised will benefit the on-going and
future work of the Grand Isle Free Library.
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NEW BILLING SYSTEM
The Village of Rouses Point announces that its’
monthly utility bills are being converted to a new
billing format and software system. This conversion
might cause a slight delay in customers receiving
their July billing.
The new bill design includes current information
available on the old bills along with new sections that
will show a customer’s twelve-month electric usage
and a larger message area. Customers should find
the new format easier to read.
Due to this conversion the Village wishes to point
out the following: A new account number has been
assigned to each customer. E-bill customers will
not receive an e-bill for the month of July. Links to
E-Commerce will no longer work after June 30. Electronic bills will be available on the new system in
the near future. A customer can continue to use the
Xpresspay links on the Village’s website for on-line
payments. Budget customers will continue to pay
their budget amount. The budget amount will not
appear on the July bills. The back page of the bill is
in the process of being re-written. A web inquiry and
payment portal will be set up to provide customers
a means to view the transaction history against their
account and provide a means for secured payments
in the near future.
The Village wishes to apologize for any inconvenience during this time of conversion and would like
to thanks its’ customers in advance for their patience
and cooperation during this time of conversion. It is
greatly appreciated.
DODGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
In addition to The Friends of the Library holding a
Farmer’s Market each Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm,
the Dodge Memorial Library has several events
planned for the summer.
Beginning on Thursday, July 7, the Summer Ready
Program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Children 0 to 6 years old will attend from 9:00 to
10:00 am; children 7 to 9 years old will attend from
10:00 to 11:00 am and children from 10 to 12 years
old will attend from 11:00 to Noon.
On Tuesday, July 12 a Hands only CPR will be offered
to children from 11:00 to Noon.
The library is open on Monday and Tuesday from
Noon to 7:00 pm and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from Noon to 6:00 pm.
CHAMPLAIN MEEETING HOUSE ACTIVITIES
Mark Barie and Christine Racine will present their
The Boat People of Champlain book on Wednesday,
July 13, at the Champlain Meeting House in Champlain.
This book written by the husband and wife team, describes the boat building industry which once dominated the village of Champlain.
More than 200 boats, many of them canal boats,
were built in this tiny border town during the last
half of the 19th century. The book includes a detailed
list of the boats and the families who were involved
in the maritime activity. Readers are encouraged to
discover whether or not their ancestors were boat
people.
Long boat rowing is held Wednesdays and Fridays at
6:00 pm at the Bill Earl Park.
Amazing Champlain Challenge, a series of fun runs
for children will be held on July 10, 24 and August 14
at 6:30 pm in Bill Earl Park.
Story hour will begin on Friday, July 15 at Noon at
the playground, with a rain venue at the Champlain
Meeting House.
WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE/NUTRITION CLASSES
The next class for the weight loss challenge/nutrition
will begin on Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 pm at the
Rouses Point Civic Center on Lake Street.
This is a chance to lose weight, get healthier with
exercise and learn new eating habits. For more information, please contact Roberts Boyea, Personal
Wellness Coach at rboyea1201@gmail.com or call
518-570-2298.
NCCS HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Northeastern Clinton Central High School Principal
Josh Harrica recently named the following students
to the high honor roll for the final quarter of the
2015-2016 school year: Grade 9: Erin Bleau, Emily Boire, Heather Chateauneuf, Ian Ducharme, Gabrielle Dumas, Grace Dumas, Gabriel Durant, Emily
Ebersol, Scott Gohrt, Olivia Gonyo, Hannah Hemingway, Caitlin Houghton, Sydney Hunter, Olivia Kulevich, Kaleb Labarge, Joshua Lamoreau, Abigail Lapier,
Connor Letourneau, Paige Letourneau, Emily Lord,
Meara McManus, Ashley Monette, Jace O’Connor,
Ian O’Donnell, Aislynn Pelkey, Braydon Racine, Suki
Rowden, Madison Savage, Jacob Steinfeld, Merisa
Taitt, Leona Turner, Angela Wayman, Morgan Woods.
Grade 10: Susan Clarke, Ryley Duffy, Noah Dupee, Katarina Emerich, Easton Francis, Adam Gallucci, Travis
Gamache, Sean Gohrt, Liam Hilferty, Bobby Jones,
Jr., Bailey LaBombard, Arleigh Lafountain, Graelin
Larche, Tara Lashway, Aislyn McDonough, Holdan
Nieves, Lillian Oliver, Justin Pennington, Rylee Pinsonneault, Danielle Rabideau, Elizabeth Roberts,
Natalie Rowe, Emily Royea, Katelyn Southwick, Emily
Stiles, Skylynn Thompson, Brooklyn Turner, Tristen
Wallace, Miranda White. Grade 11: Owen Babbie,
Sydney Barriere, Colby Boire, Austin Burke, Kayla
Carder, Matthew Carter, Hayley Castine, Nicholas
Duffy, Ashley Duprey, Parker Favreau, Brianna Forkey, Nicholas Furlong, Austin Gaudette, Casey Gonyo,
Sierra Gonyo, Harleigh Green, Dylan Grenon, Nicole
Khater, Daulton LaFlesh, Nicole Lamberton, Courtney Laventure, Debra LeBlanc, Hunter Leduc, Caitlyn
Lintner, Angelo Muccio, Nguyen Ngo, Luis Oquendo,
Jason Parent, Jessica Pelkey, Makayla Pelkey, Chrysa
Rabideau, Jacqueline Rasco, Jazmine Reynolds, Sophia Rible, Teagan Ross, David Sebert, Paige Sicard,
Andrew Tomah, Katherine Treadwell, Nicholas Water,
Lauren White. Grade 12: Melany Adams, Kassondra
Babbie, Elodie Bader, Haleigh Bass, Abigail Bosley,
Jessica Cartier, Karen Duffy, Madison Dumas, Danielle Dye-Perez, Kyle Fuller, Samantha Gallucci, Elizabeth Goddeau, Valentin Grace, Julia Herzog, Alexander Houghton, Adam Jarvis, Matthew Jolicoeur,
Kelsy Kellison, Emily LaBombard, Maria Lefebvre,
Devin Lucas, Katie Matott, Stephen Mayo, Caitlin
McCoy, Dakota Morrison, Talia Perrea, Almas Purisic,
Nisa Rabideau, Dayton Roberts, Mackenzie Rowden,
Shaylyn Rowe, Emily Sample, Peyton Sample, Kirtni
Santor, Ryan Savage, Tyler Slutter, Matthew Snide,
Adelaide Steinfeld, Troy Tetreault, Madalyn Tucker,
Emily Upton.
Students named to the honor roll are: Grade 9:
Courtney Bosley, Dillon Charbonneau, Simon Davison, Samantha Disco, Jaedyn English, Maria Foley,
Alicia Goodrow, Jessica Hamilton, Abigayle Hanfield,
Chloe Hansen, Analise Hemingway, James Judkins,
Brayden LaValley, Jarrett McNeil, Samantha Mosier, Hannah Parsons, Chloe Rinn, Donald Seymour,
Trevor St. Denis, Sonja Walker. Grade 10: Samantha
Ayotte, Anthony Barcomb, Gina Bogdasarov, Justus Brassard, Elijah Cameron, Nathan Catanzarita,
Gregory Delise, Victoria Dragon, Hannah Gordon,
Lauren Green, Morgan Hathaway, Meghan Hilferty,
Thomas Kimbler, Kobe Laroche, Benjamin Mainville,
Alexis Martin, Saya McDonald, Patrick Niles, Thomas
Nunez, Haley Sheehan, Joshua Vancour, Kyle Vassar.
Grade 11: Ryan Bassett, Jade Behan, Natalie Boulerice, Devan Boutin, Austin Brunet, Devin Carter, Ezra
Clark, Destiny Cronkrite, Hayley Disco, Darren Dumas, Jenna Dutil, Mark Gibbs, Santanna Jones, Brady
Juneau, Taylor LaBombard, Julie Letourneau, Jacob
Mossey, Deanna Mumley, Andrew Nolette, Robert
Parent, Thomas Patrie, Jeanna Poff, Gavin Racine,
Ryan Roberts, Shawn Ruger, Abbie Sample, Erin Sousa, Samantha Stokes, Cole Supernaw. Grade 12: Cassandra Bauer, Dylan Bedard, Timothy Bedard, Trevor
Chaffee, Briana Cooke, Ethan Dominic, Lauren Dube,
Morgan Forkey, Casey Frederick, Susannah Freeman, Joshua Gero, Alexander Gonyo, Rachel Hogle,
Cameron Hurlburt, Anthony Jensen, Gavin Landole,
Justin Lapan, Kyle Martin, Devin McManus, Spencer
Parson, Joshua Pheneuf, Dakota Rabideau, Autumn
Rock, Brian Royea, Victoria Ruger, Alexis Sample, Jacob Sample, Meghan Sheehan, Andrew Visconti, and
Kathleen Wrye.
Congratulations all honor roll students and enjoy
your summer!
HOMETOWN CABLE
Home Town Cable, 24, TWC Channel 97.2 is the viewer-supported, local cable TV/Internet channel for the
communities of Altona, Champlain, Chazy, Ellenburg,
Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily 4-hour programming
starts play at 11:00, 3:00 and 7:00 both am and pm,
except Wednesday which is a 3-hour program, shown
at 11:00, 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 both am and pm. Programming is also available as free video-on-demand
at www.hometowncablenetwork.com.
Wednesday, July 6: Rouses Point Elementary School
fourth and fifth grade spring program, AuSable Valley
vs. Brushton-Moira class C NYS regional boys’ basketball. Thursday and Friday, July 7 and 8: NAC vs.
Lake Placid class D Boys’ Section VII baseball championship game, Clinton Community College graduation ceremony. Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10:
Rouses Point 4th of July parade, Our Little Corner with
Gordie Little and Mark Barie and Christine Racine’s
new book on the Canal Boat People, Miner Institute Open House. Monday and Tuesday, July 11 and
12: NAC vs. Crown Point Section VII Class D softball
championship, NCCS high school spring program,
Champlain Town board meeting. Wednesday, July
13: CCRS second grade play, Rutland Railroad History.
The War Against
Microaggression
America’s institutions of higher learning appear to
be focusing more on teaching our sons and daughters
how to conform to a politically correct lifestyle, notes
the Association of Mature American Citizens. The
newest “guideline” issued by the University of North
Carolina instructs employees on how to behave in an
allegedly non-offensive manner on campus.
It describes terms such as boyfriend, husband,
girlfriend and wife as potentially offensive and suggests using gender-neutral words such as partner
and spouse instead. According to the Campus Reform Web site, the guideline, among other things,
also suggests “telling a foreign-born person that ‘you
speak English really well’ suggests that ‘if you are
born anywhere ‘foreign’, you cannot speak English
well.”
It is all an effort to minimize and, ultimately, eliminate what is called ‘microaggression.’ The Islander, July 5, 2016 Page 7
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SCHOOL BOARD SEEKING COMMUNITY MEMBERS
FOR EXPLORATORY GROUP
The South Hero School Board is looking for community members interested in serving on an exploratory group looking into options for Act 46 mergers that will allow South Hero to maintain grades K
through 8. Interested individuals should email SouthHeroSchoolBoard.kb@gmail.com before 6:00 pm on
June 30.
SELECTBOARD DRAFT MINUTES JUNE 27, 2016
Board Members Present Jonathan Shaw, Skip
Brown (also Board Secretary), Anne Zolotas, George
Rice
Board Members Not Present: Carol Tremble
Public input:
A. Sandy Gregg appreciates that the road department picked up branches outside of Granny’s Attic.
Administrative Assistant Report: A. A written report was submitted. A hard copy
with discussion points can be seen in Town Hall filed
with these minutes or on www.southherovt.org.
B. A motion was made an approved to waive the
variance fee for the Island Physical Therapy. Originally it was thought that no variance was needed, but it
now appears that it is. The hearing will be combined
with the conditional use and site plan hearing.
New Business:
A. None
Old and Ongoing Business:
A. South Street reconstruction project from Landon
to Martin Roads updates: Chris Lathrop is our new
consulting engineer from Dubois and King. Staff,
Sterling Management LLC will be the on site project
engineer when the project starts and the wetland
permit has been warned.
B. The attorney for the Zlotoff Foundation real estate tax appeal has been hired.
C. The potential park and ride at the “salt shed”
property on Route 2 was discussed. It appears that
an old underground storage tank was recently discovered. Chris Herrick will be contacted to advise the
Board of how to proceed.
D. The “Shared Service Agreement/Memorandum
of Understanding” drawn up by Bill Baron of the
Grand Isle Selectboard was discussed. More information about insurance needs to be clarified and it will
be discussed at a future meeting.
Other Business:
A. A motion was made an approved to sign orders
17-01 and pay the bills associated with said orders.
B. 2 trees on Station Road and 1 tree on Hill Road
are in need of some trimming or removal. Martha
will check with VEC to see if any are in the ROW and
if they will do the work.
C. A motion was made an approved to sign the Errors and Omissions Certificate/Classification Change
as submitted by the Listers.
D. Vermont Green Line DEVCO LLC. are in charge
of the TDI cable under Lake Champlain passing South
Hero. NRPC has been following the development, as
the Town of South Hero is supposed to be able to collect real estate taxes on the cable. NRPC will report
back when more developments occur.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
This is the third in a series of short articles about
the new South Hero Public Library project. The Library
Steering Committee, Library Board of Trustees and
the South Hero Library Foundation, Inc. all hope this
series of articles brings understanding to why we feel
the time is right for a new Public Library.
You may have noticed on the north side of Route
2, #260, as you drive into South Hero Village there
is a big pile of dirt located just east of the building
being constructed that will house Wally’s Bagels &
Deli and the new Community Health Center. Where
you see that big pile of dirt is the proposed location
of the new Public Library. This location will promote
a sense of community as folks stop at Wally’s Bagels
for morning coffee and, well, a bagel, and then walk
across a small, common green-space to the Library
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and sit, sip and read The Islander or New York Times.
A new pedestrian crossing will soon be installed at
the intersection of Route 2 and South Street. This
new safety feature will make it a lot safer for kids and
adults walking and biking to the planned location of
the new Public Library. This location also offers an
opportunity for high schoolers to be dropped off, take
advantage of the Library’s resources, do homework
or just hang out with friends in a safe environment.
In the end, the new Public Library, at the proposed
location, will provide a return to regular operating
hours year-round, more space for books, games,
DVDs, kids programs, community group gatherings
and just be a wonderful place for residents and
summer folks alike to hang out.
For further information, please visit https://
soherolibrary.wordpress.com to read FAQs, view the
conceptual site plan and design and read the Case
Statement. You may also stop by the current Library
and talk with our Library Director, Keagan Calkins.
Vice President Teddy Roosevelt visited on September
6, 1901 when the news arrived that President McKinley had been shot. The great stone house burned in
1923, but the stone ruins add a touch of historic elegance to the historic property.
Summer Sunday afternoons at Fisk Farm are presented by the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust which owns
and manages over 100 acres underlain by the ancient fossil Chazy Reef which is 480 million years old,
known by scientists around the world as a geological
treasure. The 20-acre Fisk Quarry Preserve, adjoining
Fisk Farm, is open every day from dawn to dusk. The
83-acre Goodsell Ridge Preserve offers walking trails,
fossil “Discovery Areas”, the world class 4,600 trail
called “Walk Through Time”, and a small Museum.
Museum hours during the summer are: Wednesday
through Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm; Saturday from
11:00 to 4:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00 pm.
Location: 3849 West Shore Road, Isle La Motte. Information: visit www.ilmpt.org
Needlecraft, Mandolins
& Purple Sage
At the Fisk Farm
With Independence Day just past, summer has settled in, the purple sage is in full bloom, hollyhocks
are growing taller by the day, and the heritage roses
are making their summer appearance at Fisk Farm on
Isle La Motte.
Traditional Sunday Afternoon Music, Art, and Tea at
Fisk Farm on July 10 will feature the charming folk
duo consisting of Dick Staber and Judith Chasnoff for
three 25 minute sets at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm. Dick
Staber is an unparalleled virtuoso on the mandolin
and sings with his partner, Judith Chasnoff who plays
guitar. They are joined by Daryl Smith on banjo creating, altogether, a toe tapping, uplifting musical sound
to gladden the heart.
The vivid colors created by local needlecrafters known
as the Fiber Bees will be on exhibit for the second
week in the Fisk Farm Barn. As in days of old, these
women meet every week to work on their hooked
rugs and other forms of stitchery. At the same time
Fisk Farm is proud to present a new exhibitor, Rick
Riani from North Hero, who will display his dramatic
driftwood sculptures for the first time at Fisk Farm.
As in the past the crafts of resident artist Ginger
Johnson, the wood carvings of Donald Gibson, and
photography of Sam Gibson will be on exhibit.
Afternoon Tea consists of homemade cakes and
scones, cucumber dill tea sandwiches, hot and iced
tea and lemonade and can be enjoyed on the lawn
overlooking Lake Champlain. Fisk Farm is the remains
of the once great estate owned by the Fisk Family for
four generations from 1786 to 1927. It was here that
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Project Location: New Left Turn Lanes - One-half
mile stretch of US 2 in Colchester at the intersection
with Clay Point Road. New Traffic Signs – US 2 and
Bear/Cub Road Intersection in Milton. Estimated
completion is late July 2016.
Independence Day Holiday Weekend – No work
will be performed over the holiday weekend, including Monday, July 4th, 2016. Week of July 4th, 2016
Colchester – US 2/Clay Point Road
Crews may be surveying on the project
throughout the week in preparation for final paving. This work will not impact traffic.
Final paving was postponed a few weeks ago
due to unforeseen conditions on the project. VTrans has reached a resolution and the project will be moving forward towards completion. Planning for final paving is underway.
Traffic – Traffic delays are not expected this week.
It is illegal in VT to use any handheld portable
electronic devices while driving. The law carries
fines of up to $200 with points assessed if the violation occurs in a work zone.
North Hero
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS
By John Skutel, Chair, NHP&R
North Hero residents and taxpayers have a unique
opportunity this year. The North Hero Parks and
Rec committee has worked out an agreement with
Knight Point State Park to give residents and taxpayers a free seasons pass to the Park. Knight Point State
Park has a sandy beach and beautiful walking trails.
It is the perfect place to spend a summer day! To get
your free pass, go to the North Hero Town Office.
NORTH HERO WATER BOARD
SUMMER WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM: A
voluntary Summer Conservation program begins July
1st through September 5th. During the timeframe,
Friday at 1:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM and
holidays, we ask that you reduce the following use
of water:
LAWN OR GARDEN WATERING - CAR OR BOAT
WASHING- OTHER OUTSIDE WATERING
During all other times, we ask that you consider
doing outside watering between 8:00 PM and 8:00
AM.
If we experience extended hot, dry periods with
poor lake water quality or a large leak, we will post
the following: “CONSERVE WATER”. These signs will
be displayed at prominent places in the community.
This will indicate that all non-essential use of water
should stop until the signs are removed.
10th Year Weekend
Celebration with Art,
Music, Food and Family
Fun!
North Hero, VT
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Island Memorial Pet SerLoyalty
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By Ellen Thompson
Look out; It is just around the corner. Join us for
the tenth annual Lake Champlain Islands Open Farm
and Studio Tour, July 9 and 10 from 10:00 to 4:00 pm.
We hope that during this weekend you will “Discover
the Heart of the Islands”. Maps are available at many
island shops and galleries. You can also find up-todate information on our website listed below. Plan
your tour today!
Artists, artisans and agriculturists will open their
doors at different sites throughout Grand Isle County.
Artists from across the northwest region of Vermont
will share their talents.
The tour provides our farmers an opportunity to
show you first hand where and how the foods you
eat are grown and where the fibers you wear are produced. It also gives the artists and artisans a chance
to demonstrate how their artwork moves from inspiration to finished product.
Feel free to take advantage of island hospitality as
you travel the length of the county. There is a lot to
see and do on this tour. Consider staying in the islands for the weekend to take in all the stimulating
activities, original arts, crafts and tasty farm produce.
Should you decide to stay, you will find several attractive and comfortable inns and B&Bs as well as
a number of world-class restaurants and cafés. We
hope you enjoy your visit.
Location: Champlain Islands. Information: http://
openfarmandstudio.com/
40th Army Band
Concert At Ethan Allen
Homestead
Extend your July 4th celebration by attending a concert on Wednesday, July 6 at 7:00 pm by True North,
the 15-piece Show Band of the 40th Army Band at
the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. With the
Homestead as a backdrop, this promises to be a great
place to hear some wonderful music. Come early and
picnic on the grounds. Although chairs will be provided, feel free to bring your own.
Would not Ethan be proud to have the Vermont National Guard perform on his front lawn?
Location: 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington.
United Methodist
Church Lawn Supper
On Saturday, July 9 the West Swanton Methodist
Church will hold their annual lawn supper at 5:30
pm. The menu is ham, baked beans, assorted salads
and desserts! Adults $10; Children ages 6 through 12
$5; and under 6 is free.
Location: Church Road, West Swanton. Information:
Linda 802-868-7097; Dixie 802-868-7039; Betty 802868-3800
Make Your Summer
Plans!
Island Center at Knight Point State Park is hosting a
summer long schedule of exciting events. We hope
you plan on attending the “Music in The Park” series beginning on Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 pm. Thanks
to many generous sponsors from all over the Champlain Islands, we are able to offer free admission to
this popular, Tuesday series. All the concerts begin
at 6:30 pm. We will have food trucks on site or pack
your own picnic. All concerts are BYOB and of course
bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Park policy is
carry in/carry out and no dogs please.
Concert Series: July 12: “Mellow Yellow”, Catch the
60s vibe; July 26: “Starline Rhythm Boys”, Swing with
the boys; August 2: “Phil Abair and Friends”, Rock to
your favorites.
In addition, the amazing and beautiful Herman’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions are returning to Knight Point State
Park and will take up residency on July 8 through
August 7. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays
at 6:00 pm and Sundays at 4:00 pm. Tickets on site:
adults $18; children 6 through 12 $15; under 6 free.
August 21: The 5th Annual Mike Smith Car Show;
Show off your favorite ride! Love cars? This event
is for you. Car Registration/Participants, includes 2
people $15. To view these amazing vehicles: Admission $5
Check out the Facebook page at Island Center at
Knight Point.
Location: US Route 2, North Hero. Information: icar.
knightpoint@gmail.com or 802-372-4174.
We do not know how we could ever repay the graciousness and kindness to so many who we do not
even know, but thank you so much from the bottom
of our hearts!
Chelsea Bombard Georgia, VT
To The Editor,
I spent the last week at the Turner Farmhouse in
Isle la Motte with family and friends in honor of mine
and my new husbands wedding that took place on
the property on Saturday, June 25.
It was by far the most magical experience of my
life! Prior to the day of ceremony, I had already fallen
in love with the town. Its’ quaintness and old soul appeal. Everyone I encountered was kind and humble.
All was well until the evening.
We had an attendant of our wedding who had
brought some fireworks and with being caught up in
the moment of the day we did not take into consideration our two bloodhound girls. Let me start with
saying these two are members of our clan, they are
like children. They too had fallen in love with the
Turner property. They were angels all week so we did
not think twice about them running free after the
ceremony.
All was well until the boom of the fireworks. They
got spooked and bolted. It was the worst case scenario ending to a magical day. The next morning when they still had not returned,
Selby and his wife took the reins and reached out to
the community for help with the search efforts. I can
honestly say I have never felt or seen more kindness
from strangers than in the recovery process of our
girls. The entire island was either searching by foot or
4 wheeler or passing the word. Everyone we encountered knew of our loss was willing to help in any way
possible. Both girls were found, one Sunday and one
Monday without doubt because of the Isle la Motte
community.
To the Editor,
I would like to encourage Grand Isle County voters
to support and vote for Ben Joseph for State Representative this fall.
Ben is a former prosecutor, public defender and
recently retired as a Superior Court Judge after 12
years on the bench. The depth of his knowledge and
experience in legal matters people deal with daily is
unequalled in our county. His work as a judge, in our
county as well as others, has made him keenly aware
of the shortcomings of our legal system. He has been
a tireless champion of protecting our local residents’
rights to access to the courts and has fought to make
the judiciary more responsive to the needs of all Vermonters.
We have come close to losing our local court several times and will likely do so again. It is only because of the committed work of people like Ben Joseph that we in Grand Isle continue to have our own
courthouse. We need to ensure that work continues
and that our voice is heard in the legislature. Please
show that you care about your access to justice and
support Ben Joseph for Representative.
Very truly yours,
Jesse D. Bugbee, Esq.
To the Editor,
Let me begin by saying that I support legal immigration. Members of my family have entered the United
States legally. What I do not support is illegal immigration or the attempt to circumvent the process.
If you break the law and are doing something illegal, you should expect to be detained if caught, not
receive money by claiming politically incorrect profiling. The Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department was correct
in detaining Lorenzo Alcudio when Sgt. Blake Allen
surmised that he was an illegal alien after stopping
a car operated by Kerry Martin for speeding. During
routine questioning about the speeding and elusive
or no answers, Sgt. Allen had sufficient reason to believe Alcudio was here illegally, and contacted the
Border Patrol, who decided to investigate and eventually detained Alcudio. That is how it is supposed to
work.
Alcudio had been working for five years on an Alburgh farm; could not he have tried to get a green
card or other legal status during that time? What
responsibility does the farmer have? Surely he was
not paying payroll taxes. We need to hold employers
responsible when they knowingly hire illegal aliens.
What responsibility does Kerry Martin have? He lied
to Sgt. Allen during the stop and was an accomplice
in an illegal activity.
I am extremely disappointed with the Human
Rights Commission for finding that Sgt. Allen discriminated against Alcudio; that he was “profiled”. But
wait; they got part of the payment. No positive decision on discrimination; no money for them. When
we have 11 million illegal aliens in the United States,
with the majority of them from Mexico, does not it
raise a legitimate question when a routine traffic stop
exposes someone who is likely to be illegal? Sgt. Allen was not making random stops to check for green
cards. To require police to avoid doing their job, and
require them to take training to let things slide, is the
by-product of political correctness. As Alcudio stated, “I hope the police learn from this case and stop
discriminating against people like me”. After all, he
was only doing something illegal, no reason for the
police to be concerned; nothing to see here, folks.
Dick Trudell,
Grand Isle
GIVFD Garage Sale
The Bombard’s were reunited with their beloved
Bloodhounds thanks to the amazing community of
Isle La Motte.
The Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
is hosting a garage sale at the Grand Isle Volunteer
Fire Station on July 9 from 9 to 2 pm. There are many
very nice items for the sale. Please stop by and see
what treasures you can find. Iced tea, lemonade and
cookies will be available by donation. Also be sure to stop in for the delicious pancake
breakfast on July 10 at St. Joseph’s Church from 7:30
to 11 am.
U.S. Border Patrol
Encounter Leads to
the Apprehension of a
Wanted Child Predator
Who Fled to Ottawa
SWANTON, Vt., — A U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) vehicle stop in Alburgh, Vt., and subsequent investigation by the USPB, helped the Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA) locate a wanted fugitive in Ottawa,
Canada on June 30. The suspect was fleeing child
pornography charges in Illinois.
CBSA arrested Adrien C. Peters, 23, of South Beloit,
Ill., around 2 a.m. at an Ottawa motel. U.S. and Canadian authorities are working to extradite Peters back
to Rockford, Ill.
Peters was due in a Rockford court on June 30 to
face 12 felony charges of sexual exploitation of a
minor. The FBI initially arrested Peters in June 2015.
Each count carries a potential penalty of 15 to 30
years in prison and a fine up to $250,000.
The search began after Swanton, Vt., Station Border Patrol agents stopped a vehicle on Line Road on
June 29. During questioning, the driver admitted he
dropped off Peters so Peters could cross into Canada
illegally. The driver also provided the identity of the
pick-up vehicle and driver in Canada.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) computer systems revealed that the pick-up driver entered
Canada through the Rouses Point, N.Y., port of entry
on June 29. Border Patrol agents placed an alert in
the system to stop that driver on his return to the
U.S.
The pick-up driver returned on the same day
through the U.S. port of entry in Champlain, N.Y.
During questioning, that driver provided Border Patrol agents the name and address of Peters’ Ottawa
motel.
Border Patrol agents reported Peters’ motel location to CBSA through the Integrated Border Enforcement Team, and CBSA arrested Peters.
The Swanton Sector Border Patrol has an outstanding working relationship with local, state, federal and
international partners.
“This latest case is an excellent example of utilizing
the whole of government approach to bring a wanted fugitive to justice,” said Chief Patrol Agent John
Pfeifer, Swanton Border Patrol Sector. “I would like
to commend the Swanton Sector employees for their
continued vigilance in keeping their communities
safe, while in the performance of their border security mission.”
The two drivers who assisted Peters fleeing into
Canada face potential federal charges for abetting a
fugitive felon to flee prosecution.
One objective of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Strategic
Plan is to engage the public to assist us in securing
America’s borders. Citizens are encouraged to report
suspicious activity in the border area to the U.S. Border Patrol at 1-800-689-3362.
For more on CBP’s mission at our nation’s Ports of
Entry with CBP officers, and along U.S. borders with
Border Patrol agents, please visit the CBP’s Border
Security website at www.cbp.gov
Criminal charges are merely allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in
a court of law.
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NOTES FROM YOUR REC DEPARTMENT
It is time to think about reserving the Recreation
Department 20-foot by 40-foot tent for your summer
celebration. The cost is $75 per day.
Call the town Hall at 802-928-3434 to reserve
your date. We will be installing a shuffle board court
on the rec field in the near future. There will be a sign
out sheet for the shuffle board equipment. Please
pay close attention the rules so that it will last for a
long time. There are also balls for a variety of sports
available for sign out. These include basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, a great badminton set and
horse shoes.
EROSION
By Joe Bondi
The article below is the fifth in the ‘Love your Lake’
series of 6 articles written on behalf of the Special
Projects Committee of the Isle La Motte Community
Organization (ILMCO) and the Friends of Northern
Lake Champlain that provide useful tips and helpful
information, as well as the possibility of individual,
free consultations with a specialist in lakeshore management.
Shoreline erosion is a fairly common and natural
process that many waterfront properties encounter.
Whatever the cause of erosion is, it all has the same
outcome: a loss of shoreline property that can result
in a decrease in water quality and shoreline habitats.
Luckily, you can take preventative measures to
help control and limit erosion on your property. Below is a list of steps on how you can prevent erosion
occurring on your property.
PROTECT THE NATURAL SHORELINE: The best
way to ensure that erosion does not happen on your
property is to preserve the natural characteristics of
the shoreline. This means maintaining or establishing a high percentage of native vegetation along your
shoreline, establishing “no-mow” zones, and leaving
in place all of the stones, boulders, snags and dead
branches found along the shoreline. These materials
help absorb energy from erosive forces like waves
and their roots hold soil together.
REDUCE RUNOFF: Native vegetation also helps to
reduce the amount of runoff entering the lake. The
establishment of native vegetated zones adjacent to
the Lake slows the rate of surface water flow enabling
the rain water to infiltrate into the soil rather than
potentially washing away soil and pollutants into the
lake. Another way to encourage infiltration is to limit
the amount of impervious surface on your property;
driveways, decks, patios. Also capture roof runoff using rain barrels or direct it into a soaking area.
LIMIT IMPACTS OF FOOT TRAFFIC: Foot traffic
can trample vegetation causing soil to loosen and
fall from the shore. This is especially true on steep
slopes. You can limit this problem by controlling Lake
access to a small portion of the shoreline establishing a meandering path between low native shrubs or
fences, and using stairs on steep slopes.
CONTOUR AND COVER PATHWAYS: Pathways that
extend from your home to the water’s edge tend
to take the shortest route possible. This encourages erosion, since gravity can pull soils and runoff
straight down the path toward the water. To control
this, a pathway that follows the contours of the slope
in an S-curve pattern is a good option.
If you follow these few steps you will reduce the
amount of erosion on your property and keep your
shoreline looking healthy and intact.
To read the pervious articles in this series visit:
http://lakechamplainislander.com/archives.html.
Danger: If You Are
Using Public Wi-Fi,
You Might Be
Over-Sharing!
DO NOT FALL FOR A FAKE: Con artists often set up unsecure networks with names similar to a legitimate
coffee shop, hotel or other free Wi-Fi network.
MIND YOUR BUSINESS: Do not access your email, online bank or credit card accounts using public Wi-Fi.
WATCH YOUR SETTINGS: Do not let your mobile device automatically connect to nearby Wi-Fi.
STICK TO YOUR CELL: Do not surf using an unknown
public network if the website requires sensitive information; like online shopping. Your cell phone network is safer.
Also, remember: It is NOT okay to use the same
password on more than one site even if it contains a
complex mix of letters, numbers and symbols. Even if
you are not using the Internet, if you are in a location
with a public Wi-Fi network, you should disable your
wireless connection. It is NOT safe to access websites
with sensitive information, such as banking or credit
cards, while using a public Wi-Fi network, even if the
website is secured by https.
Go to FWN cyber scam website for more info on WiFi risks.
Weekly
Happenings
- REOCCURRING EVENTS Thursday
MONDAY
•Preschool Storytime at the
Alburgh Library; 11:30 am
•Film Night at the Alburgh Library; 7 pm
•Tai Chi at the South Hero
Congregational Church; 9:00
to 10:00 am
•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
South Hero Congregational
Church; Noon.
TUESDAY
•Living Strong in the Islands
Strength & Balance Training
at St. Rose of Lima Church,
South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am
Congregational Church 3 to 4
pm
Wednesday
•Story Time at the Grand Isle
Library; 10 am
Congregational Church 9:00
to 10:00 am
Church; Noon.
•Bingo at Islands in the Sun
Senior Center, Alburgh; 5 pm
•Farmers’ Market at St. Rose of
Lima, South Hero; 3 to 6 pm
•Adult Coloring at the Alburgh
Library; 4:00 pm
•Fiber Night at the Grand Isle
Library; 6:30 to 8 pm
•Living Strong in the Islands
Strength & Balance Training
at St. Rose of Lima Church,
South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am
Congregational Church 3:00
to 4:00 pm
•Bingo at St. Joseph’s Church,
Grand Isle; 6:15 pm
•Champlain Islands Fiber
Bees at North Hero Methodist
Church; 11:00 to 4:00 pm
Friday
Church; Noon.
•Writing Group meets at the
Alburgh Public Library; 6 to 8
pm
Congregational Church 9 to 10
am
saturday
•Farmers’ Market at St. Joseph’s Church, South Hero; 10
to 2 pm
Sunday
•Bingo at the Alburgh Fire Station; 5 pm - games at 6:15 pm
To submit your weekly event, contact
Tonya at 802.372.5600 or
*Some restrictions and fees may apply
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Suspicious / Grand Isle
Fraud / Grand Isle
Citizen Assist / North Hero
Citizen Dispute / South hero
Citizen Assist / North Hero
Assist VSP / South Hero
911 Hangup / Alburgh
Vehicle Crash / South Hero
Vehicle Crash / Grand Isle
Animal Problem / Grand Isle
Family Fight / Alburgh
6-29-16
Sex Offense / Alburgh
Property Watch / South Hero
Suspicious / South Hero
Alarm / North Hero
Animal Problem / Grand Isle
Drugs / North Hero
VIN Inspection / North Hero
Assist NYSP / Grand Isle
Citizen Assist / Alburgh
Assist Rescue / North Hero
Wanted Person / Grand Isle
6-28-16
Burglary / Alburgh
Alarm / South Hero
Citizen Assist / South Hero
Citizen Assist / Grand Isle
Citizen Assist / South Hero
Fraud / Alburgh
Alarm / Alburgh
Theft / Alburgh
Alarm / South Hero
Burglary / Grand Isle
Assist Fire / South Hero
Assist Burlington PD / North Hero
6-27-16
Animal Problem / South Hero
Boating Incident / Grand Isle
Vehicle Complaint / Isle La Motte
Suspicious / North Hero
Found Property / Isle La Motte
Citizen Dispute / Isle La Motte
Traffic Hazard / Grand Isle
Vehicle Crash / South Hero
Suspicious / South Hero
Assist Rescue / North Hero
Suspicious / Grand Isle
Traffic Hazard / Alburgh
6-26-16
Alarm / North Hero
6-25-16
Noise Disturbance / Isle La Motte
Citizen Dispute / Alburgh
Assist Rescue / Alburgh
6-24-16
Vehicle Complaint / Alburgh
Burglary / South Hero
Animal Problem / North Hero
VIN Inspection / South Hero
911 Hangup / South Hero
Noise Disturbance / Alburgh
Fireworks / Alburgh
Islanders Take Home
Big Prizes in
LCI Derby
Congratulations to several participants in the 2016
Lake Champlain International Fishing Derby.
Cody Rowe, 23, of Isle La Motte caught a beautiful
Smallmouth Bass weighing in at 4.91 lbs and measuring 21 ¼” in length, earning him first place honors in
the Smallmouth Bass Category. Rowe was awarded
with a trophy and a check for $3000.
When asked where his caught his monster smallmouth, Cody said with a grin, “Well, Lake Champlain
naturally.....”
Cody’s team, “Skidrowe Bums”, consists of his father Steve Rowe, brother Jesse Rowe, and his Grandfather Roy Rowe – a perfect way to spend Father’s
Day weekend and a fantastic team/family effort.
Trinity Rye of Grand Isle also had similar fortune
with a lunker of a Walleye, 6.63lbs and 26”, earning
her second place in the Junior Cool Water Division.
Trinity, age 10, fished the three-day derby with her
sister Madison, father Clint and grandfather Art,
weighing in the only walleye in the Junior Cool Water Division. It was released immediately after weigh
in. She held the first place position throughout the
weekend being edged out by a 4.39lb Smallmouth
Bass. Trinity was awarded with over $350 in prizes
including a Lowrance fish finder! Great job Trin!
Other residents that placed include: Smallmouth
Bass – 4th place Joseph Dufour, Mooers Folks, NY
(4.86lb) and Robbie Dragoon – Mooers, NY (4.5lb).
Northern Pike – Timothy Royea, Swanton (12.41lb). Atlantic Salmon – Larry Charbonneau, Champlain NY 1st
place (10.88lb). Extraordinary – Brandon Dumont,
Swanton (24.68lb Catfish).
Largemouth Bass – Christopher Gay, Grand Isle (5.57lb)
and Scott Davis (5.13lb).
Junior Warm Water – Rogen Poquette, South Hero
(11.27lb Bowfin), Ryleigh
Hill, Milton (10.7 Bowfin)
and Nicholas Webb, Grand
Isle (10.04 Bowfin).
Congratulations to all who
fished in the derby, spending time with family and
friends, and making a lifetime of memories!
Champlain Valley Head Start Opens
Two New, Free Preschool Classrooms
Champlain Valley Head Start is pleased to announce that two new Head Start classrooms will open for children ages 3 to 5 years in St. Albans and Swanton, in response
to increasing need for preschool in these areas. Families looking for free preschool in
St. Albans and Swanton can now contact Champlain Valley Head Start for an application.
Residents of all towns are welcome to apply for these new preschool programs.
The St. Albans classroom will be located at 27 Church Street in St. Albans City. The
Swanton classroom will be housed at 45 Church Street in Swanton. Classes will begin
on Tuesday, September 6. The weekly schedule for both classrooms will be Monday
through Friday from 8:30 to 12:30 pm. Breakfast and lunch are included as part of the
preschool day.
Families can request an application by either calling Champlain Valley Head Start
at 802-651-4180, extension 205 or they can fill out an application online by going to
www.champlainvalleyheadstart.org, and click on Apply Now.
Champlain Valley Head Start offers center-based and home-based services to more
than 350 low income families in various locations throughout Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden and Addison Counties.
Fire Destroys
South Hero Home
Fire Departments from all five towns of
the county responded to a structure fire at
42 Sweeney Farm Road in South Hero last
Tuesday, June 28 around 6:30 pm. The
home, owned by Mark Brooks and wife Mary
Powell, is considered a complete loss.
Members of the Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department, Rescue Squads and neighboring Milton were also on scene assisting as
crew’s battled the fast-moving fire and had
personnel on scene until the early Wednesday morning hours.
The State Fire Investigation Unit was contacted at 10:45 pm. The fire chief believed
the fire was caused by a lightning strike, but
asked for investigators from the Vermont
State Police and Division of Fire Safety to
confirm the findings. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Det. Sgt. Todd
Ambroz (VSP) and Assistant Fire Marshal
Paul Cerutti (Division of Fire Safety) responded to the fire scene at 7:45 am. Examination
of the scene revealed an area in the back
yard where lightning had struck the ground
and left small holes in the lawn. This is consistent with one of the homeowners having
observed a lightning strike in the back of the
house near a tree with metal wind chimes at
approximately 5:15 pm Tuesday. The lightning hit the ground and caused wind chimes
to be knocked off the tree. A circuit breaker
inside the house tripped due to the strike,
but no visible damage was observed at that
time. At 5:45 the homeowner left the house
and approximately an hour later the fire was
called into the fire department. A lightning
strike report received from STRIKEnet confirms there was a lightning strike at 5:21 pm
and another one at 5:56 pm. In fact, during
the 24 hours of June 28, there were 46 recorded cloud to ground lightning strikes recorded within 5 miles of the home. The most
likely cause of this fire at this time is lightning. The total loss is estimated value at 1.7
million dollars. The above photo of the fire at 42 Sweeney Farm Rd., South Hero, was taken by Richard Boucher who was out
fishing with Bill Cameron of South Hero. No injuries to the residents or fire department em
DO You
Know?
Announcements of engagements, births and
weddings are free in The Islander?
Contact The Islander at 802-372-5600 or by
email at islander@vermontislander.com
Neighbor Rusty Bannister and Grand
Isle Deputy Sheriff Brandon Allen, pictured
above, used a large extrication tool to punch
a hole through the garage door and save
3 dogs from the burning structure. Several
other pets were unable to escape. The South Hero Fire Department Auxiliary
was on scene providing food and water for
crews along with the American Red Cross.
Many thanks to all who were able to assist.
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Pancake Breakfasts
in Isle La Motte
Isle La Motte Community Organizations and the United Methodist Church are
sponsoring pancake breakfasts for all to enjoy throughout the month of July. Join
your Island neighbors every Sunday at the Isle La Motte Elementary School. The
next delicious meal is Sunday, July 10. Serving begins at 8:00 and ends at 11:00
am. Adults $9; 12 and under $5 and under 2 free.
NHVFD Women’s Auxiliary Hosts
Successful Flea Market
The N.H.V.F.D. Women’s Auxiliary would like to thank all who helped us with
our Flea Market this year. We really needed help since our time was limited to 2
weeks. It took many willing volunteers to get it ready. All of you that donated,
sorted, measured and priced and came to purchase items know who you are and
we appreciate your community spirit. We want to thank the Fire Department and
other volunteers that helped load all the leftover items at the end. They will be
recycled once again. Thank you all and we’ll see you next year.
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Two July Concerts for Summer Fun
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Island Arts is pleased to present two July concerts at the Grand Isle Lake House
with all profits going to support the IA Creative Arts Scholarship Fund for the 5
schools in Grand Isle County. Thanks to public support for events like these more
than $100,000 has been raised to support the creative needs of dozens of youth
here in the Islands. A sincere thanks to all of you who attend our summer concerts and to the many volunteers at Island Arts. The concerts will take place at the
Grand Isle Lake House, 34 East Shore Road, Grand Isle, with free parking. Grounds
open at 5:30 pm for picnicking on the tree shaded lawn with beautiful views of
Lake Champlain and all concerts begin at 6:30 pm. If you are running late and do
not have time to pack a picnic basket, My Kid’s Kitchen will have food on site for
purchase. The events are sponsored by the Preservation Trust of Vermont and are
handicapped accessible.
Opening the 2016 concert series is the Vermont Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, July
17. Performing for their sixth consecutive season the Vermont Jazz Ensemble,
under the direction of Bear Irwin, is back by popular demand. The 17 talented musicians will have your toes tapping and hands clapping with jazz and big
band sounds of such greats as the Dorsey Brothers, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller
and Count Bassie. Performing since 1976, the Vermont Jazz Ensemble is part of
the Vermont Council on the Arts Touring Register, have created many CDs and
a soundtrack for the documentary “Vermonter’s in World War 11” for Vermont
Public Television. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the event.
On Wednesday, July 20, the 40-member Citizen Concert Band, directed by Jeremy Berger, takes the stage. The band is well known to many in northwestern
Vermont, having a history dating back to 1947. Their music ranges from marches
to symphonic and from pop to rock and has a full complement of brass, percussion and woodwinds. This is an affordable family evening as tickets are just $10 in
advance and $15 at the door. Youth 12 and under are allowed to enter at no cost.
Advance tickets are available at the Green Frog and Hackett’s Orchard in South
Hero, the Back Chamber in North Hero, the Alburgh Public Library and the Isle La
Motte Country Store. They may be purchased on-line at www.islandarts.org and
reserved by calling 802-372-8889 and Like us on Facebook.
Location: 34 East Shore North, Grand Isle. Information/Reservation:
www.islandarts.org or 802-372-8889
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MILTON TOWN CALENDAR
Tuesday, July 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Planning
Commission; Wednesday, July 13 at 6:00 pm, Economic Development Commission; Thursday, July 14
from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Development Review Board.
MILTON POLICE RESPOND TO CAR/BICYCLE ENCOUNTER
On the afternoon of June 28 the Milton Police Department and the Milton Rescue Squad responded
to a vehicle versus bicyclist collision on US Route 7 in
front of Premier Tire. The bicyclist, who was identified as Tonda Cardaropli, age 39, of Milton was transported to the UVM Medical Center for minor injuries.
The operator of the vehicle, Jeffery Clark, age 50, of
New York was not injured, but his vehicle, a 2014
Chevy Equinox, sustained minor damage to the front
bumper area.
Based on the evidence at the scene and witness
statements it was determined that Cardaropli was
bicycling south along US Route 7 on the side walk in
front of Premier Tire. At that time Clark was pulling
out of Premier Tire in order to turn south onto Route
7 when he struck the bicyclist on the sidewalk.
At this time the accident is still under investigation. Police are asking the public if anyone has any
information about this accident to please contact the
Milton Police Department at 802-893-2424.
PHONE SCAMS
The Milton Police have been receiving reports of
citizens getting phone calls from the IRS. The scam
begins when a taxpayer receives a call and the caller
demands money or the citizen will be arrested. This is
a scam that has been going on for years, but it can be
very upsetting to receive one. Milton police advise
that The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers
by phone. Responding to a phishing email or phone
call can lead to identity theft and monetary theft. Do
not give out personal, tax or financial information to
the person calling.
In addition, people have been reporting an increased level of calling or instant messaging from
people purporting to be from Microsoft, offering to
improve or fix your computer; they want your credit
card number and are very convincing that they are
really your Microsoft team with your best interests
at heart.
Visit the Vermont Attorney General’s website at
www.ago.vermont.gov or contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program at 1-800-6492424.
2016 FARMERS’ MARKET
Buy locally and support local farmers when you
visit the 2016 Farmers’ Market on the green next to
Hannaford every Thursday afternoon and evening.
Explore local garden produce, baked goods, crafts
and more in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
Strike up a conversation with the folks who grow
your greens! A fun and delicious venue.
SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM
During the summer vacation, meals will be served
at Milton Elementary School for Parks and Recreation, the Milton Public Library, Birchcliff Mobile
Home Park, and for our neighbors, the Colchester
Recreation Department.
BAND ROCKS
On Wednesday, July 6, the Vermont 40th Army
Band will rock the park. “Vermont’s Own”, has treated Vermonters to parades, concerts, jazz, school
workshops and military ceremonies from Bennington to Grand Isle. Gather friends and family, bring a
picnic and lawn chair and hear them perform in Milton from 7:00 pm until dusk, free of charge at the
Bombardier Park band shell.
FOOD SHELF NEEDS HELP
The end of the month is a particularly difficult
time for families who struggle with food security, especially when the kids are home from school for the
summer. Please consider purchasing an extra item or
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ACROSS THE
SandBAR
book program for teens 13 and over. The 2016 seatwo when you shop this week. Donations can be left
son is May 5 through August 17. SYNC 2016 will give
in the bin at the front of the Milton Hannaford Maraway 30 titles; two paired audiobook downloads a
ket or dropped off at MFCC between 8:00 and 5:00
week!
pm Monday through Friday. Thank you.
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Why
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
should kids have all the fun? For the adults this sumMilton’s seniors meet each Wednesday for fun,
mer; read something different! Complete a bingo
friendship and food. All meals and programs are
card with various genres such as historical fiction or
sponsored by the Champlain Valley Agency on Aga story set in another country. Cards are available at
ing and are held at the Milton Arrowhead Senior
the front desk at the Milton Public Library and enter
Citizens’ Center unless otherwise noted. Seniors age
to win prizes, a different one each month: June Prize:
60 and over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 802$25 Visa gift card; July Prize: One month pass to the
893-1619 at least 25 hours ahead for reservations.
Edge Sports & Fitness; August Grand Prize: A FitBit
A $4 donation is appreciated. CVAA Advocate is Julie
You are encouraged to enter more than once, so read
Petersen at 865-0360 or 1-800-642-5119. Meal Site
away.
Coordinator is Rhonda Fletcher.
Upcoming special events for adults happening at
Keep in mind our major Fund Raiser for the year.
the
Milton Public Library; sign up required:
It is a Tribute to Frank Sinatra and is going to be held
INTRODUCTION TO RUG HOOKING: Tuesday, June
on July 9 at the Eagles Club in Milton. Please tell all
28 at 6:30 pm; learn how to create beautiful rugs the
your friends. The more people we get the more montraditional way.
ey we will have to do fun things.
LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS: Monday through
GIANT PUMPKIN GROWING CONTEST PLUS
Thursday from 9:00 to 8:00 pm; Friday 9:00 to 5:00
Growing giant pumpkins can be an amazing expepm; June through August, the library will be closing
rience! Just ask last year’s winner, Rick Wasielewski,
on Saturdays at 2:00 pm.
whose giant pumpkin weighed in at 630 pounds. Join
Milton Recreation as we challenge Milton community members to grow the largest pumpkins ever and,
new this year, other garden bounty too! Best-in-show
awards for giant pumpkins, vegetables, fruits and
flowers will take place at the Milton Farmers Market
finale on Thursday, October 6.
Stop by the Milton Recreation Office for your Giant Pumpkin seeds. Or, feel free to use your
own seeds for giant pumpkins, vegetables, fruits
or flowers!
THE MILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY IS FOR EVERYONE
The Milton Public Library not only provides books
and magazines, including large-print and audio
books, but also hosts a large variety of interesting
programs for all ages of Milton residents.
The Islands in the Sun Center in Alburgh has a wonSUMMER STORY TIME SCHEDULE: 10:00 am Friderful opportunity for you. Edie, a very lovely and taldays through August 5: stories, songs, crafts. Drop in
ented lady has volunteered to teach a class on how
story time for all ages.
to make your own Teddy Bear. These hand-made
Registrations and sign-ups for programs will conbears are beautiful when finished and entertaining
tinue throughout the summer and we hope to see
while being made. The class is free, however, there is
you soon. Teens ages 12 and up can register online.
a $15 materials fee. Everything you need will then be
A reminder to our teen volunteers to register as well.
provided. The date is to be determined by interest.
CLEO THE THERAPY DOG: July 12 at 9:00 am. Cleo
Make sure to contact Irene at the number below.
likes to be read to in the summer too!
Come, sit in air-conditioned comfort to join friends,
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: New movie releases are
old and new and make a precious Teddy Bear for
served up with popcorn! Next one is July 20, Cool
someone you love. Or perhaps you prefer to make
Runnings. PG rating.
one to donate to the cause of your choice. Either
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, CRAFT! For all ages.
way, it will be fun to learn a new craft. Please join us.
Every Tuesday in July at
Location: Main Street, Alburgh. Information: Irene at
10:00 am.
802-999-5862
AIM FOR THE GOLD
Little Bit
ARCHERY: Pelkey’s will
of Everything
teach the kids archery
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Sofas $40 & UP
Times, 9:00 am for
Bureaus $25 & UP
ages 7 to 9; 10:00 am
Recliners $50 & UP
for ages 10 to 12 on
6 pc. Sectional Sofa $150
Wednesday, July 6.
8 Vantine Ave.,
Alburgh, VT
JAZZ & MODERN
802-796-4027
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DANCE WORKSHOP:
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On July 6 at 1:00 pm;
held by Dance Works
Academy for ages 10
through 12.
VELI-STEM STORY
TIME SERIES: Each Friday in July at 10 am.
This is a 4-week program focused on force
and motion for all ages.
Your little ones will explore science, technology, engineering and
math in a fun environment. No sign-up required.
OLYMPIC GARDENING: On Mondays at
10:00 am; sign up for
each session required.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
- Farmers’ Market at St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero;
3 to 6 pm
- Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate at the Grand Isle Library;
10 am
- 40th Army Band performs at Bombardier Park, Milton;
7 pm
- Reflection Series Mass with Presentation and Lunch following at St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte; 11:15 am
- 40th Army Band Concert at Ethan Allen Homestead,
Burlington; 7 pm
THURSDAY, JULY 7
- Music in the Vineyard, “Carol Ann Jones and the Superchargers” at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero; music
6:30 - 8;30
FRIDAY, JULY 8
- History of Kellogg Island, Folsom School, South Hero;
7 pm
- Lipizzan Stallions return for summer, July 8 through August 7, Knight State Point, North Hero; various times
SATURDAY, JULY 9
- Open Farm Studio Tour at various locations throughout
the Champlain Islands; 10 to 4 pm
- Farmers’ Market at St. Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle; 10
to 2 pm
- Sweet Harmony by the Lake Display Opening at Grand
Isle Art Works, Grand Isle; 10 to 4 pm
- Garage Sale at Grand Isle Fire Station; 9 to 2 pm
- Motorcycle Ride ends at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, South Hero;
- Book Sale by Friends of Grand Isle Library at Blue Barn,
Grand Isle; 10 to 2 pm
- Newman Center Film Series, Plattsburgh; 7:30 pm
- West Swanton United Methodist Church Lawn Supper;
5:30 pm
SUNDAY, JULY 10
- Pancake Breakfast at Isle La Motte Elementary School;
8 to 11 am
- Book Sale by Friends of Grand Isle Library at Blue Barn,
Grand Isle; 10 to 2 pm
- Music, Art and Tea at Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte; 1 to 5 pm
- Now open! Frances Ford Slab-Log Cabin in Isle La Motte;
1 to 4 pm
- VT Knights of Columbus Annual Pilgrimage Mass at St.
Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte; 12:15 pm
TUESDAY, JULY 12
- Music in the Park, “Mellow Yellow” at Knight’s Point
State Park, North Hero; 6:30 to 8:00 pm
- Release the Writer in You; Emotional Freedom Techniques at Grand Isle Library; 7 to 8 pm
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
- Farmers’ Market at St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero;
3 to 6 pm
- Reflection Series Mass with Presentation and Lunch following at St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte; 11:15 am
THURSDAY, JULY 14
- Music in the Vineyard, “Dirt Road” at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero; music 6:30 - 8;30
- History of the Quaker Community at Grand Isle Library;
7 to 8 pm
FRIDAY, JULY 15
- Outdoor Summer Concert, “Nightrain” at the Alburgh
American Legion; 8 pm to Midnight
- Isle La Motte Historical Society Annual Meeting featuring speaker Mark Greenberg at Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte;
7:00 pm
at
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
Health Services
Northwestern Counseling &
Support Services, Inc.
Behavior Health Crisis Services
• 524-6554 or 1-800-834-7793 •
Al-Anon
1-866-972-5266
- Open Farm Studio Tour at various locations throughout
the Champlain Islands; 10 to 4 pm
- GIVFD Pancake Breakfast at St. Joseph’s Church, Grand
Isle; 7:30 to 11 am
for friends & families of alcoholics
www.vermontalanonalateen.org
•CHURCH SERVICES•
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 A.M. YEAR-ROUND
SUNDAY SCHOOL & Nursery Care Ages 5 and under
We Invite and Welcome Everyone.
Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
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: 9:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m.
Rev. Thomas Nadeau
St. Amadeus Office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
Champlain Islands Parish
Services
Rev. Bobbie Rambach
Isle La Motte
United Methodist
Church Sunday
8:00 am
North Hero
United Methodist
Church Worship
9:30 a.
Grand Isle Methodist
Church Worship 11am
The Churches with...
OPEN HEARTS...
OPEN MINDS...
OPEN DOORS...
Parish Office 372-6638
UNION BIBLE CHURCH
Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
796-3055
Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel Preaching
SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
“A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You”
Nursery Provided at all Services
website: www.unionbiblechurch.org
St. Anne's Shrine
P.O. Box 280, Isle La Motte, VT 05463
802-928-3362, or 3385 Fax 928-3305
Email fstanne@pshift.com www.saintannesshrine.org
"Center of Life, Light and Love"
On the Shores of Lake Champlain
Mass Schedule
Sat: 7:00 p.m. (May 21 - Sept 3)
Sun: 9:00am (June 12-Sept 4); 10:30am (May 22-Oct. 9)
Monday - Friday 11:15 a.m. (June 27 - Sept. 2)
~Visitor’s Center Open Daily ~ Gifts ~ Books ~ VT Products ~
All Welcome!
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
St. Luke’s, Rte. 2, Alburgh
1st & 5th Sundays at 10 a.m.
St. Thomas’, Rtes. 225 & 202, Noyan
2nd & 4th Sundays at 10 a.m.
St. George’s, Rte. 202, Clarenceville
3rd Sundays at 10 a.m.
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca
Death Notices
JOHN STANLEY LAWRENCE
GRAND
ISLE – John
Stanley
Lawrence,
70,
died
peacefully
on
Thursday June 30,
2016 in the
Burlington
Health & Rehabilitation
Center.
John was
born November 15, 1945 in Grand Isle, the son of
George and Mary ( Letourneau ) Lawrence.
He graduated from Milton High School in 1965 and
enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive.
Following his discharge in 1968, he married Sue
Tebeau on April 20th, 1968 in St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Grand Isle.
John worked for ECI, then Fassett’s Bakery, with a
bread route through the Islands.
He campaigned for Sheriff while delivering bread,
and was elected Sheriff on February 1, 1973, which
he served until his retirement in 2003.
John was very active in serving his community, serving on the Grand Isle Fire Dept., a founding member
of the Grand Isle Rescue, and continued serving with
the North Hero Fire Dept. At one point, John was
the Grand Isle Sheriff, North Hero Fire Chief and the
Rescue Chief of Grand Isle and North Hero.
John is survived by his wife Sue of Grand Isle, his
sons John Paul Lawrence of Clifton Park, NY & Wade
Lawrence and his fiancé Sandy of Grand Isle, his
grandchildren Darren and Gordon, his brothers and
sisters Dick Lawrence & wife Arlene of Manchester,
CT., Ellen Deo of Grand Isle, Mike Lawrence of Grand
Isle, Mark Lawrence & his wife Vicky of Grand Isle,
Peter Lawrence of Malta, NY and Mary Lawrence of
Burlington his sister-in-law’s Liz Lawrence of Milton,
Brigit Lawrence of Grand Isle and Irene Lawrence
of Vernon, CT., his mother-in-law Theresa Steady of
Grand Isle, brother and sister-in-law’s Betty Hurlbut
and her husband Daniel of Ormand Beach, FL., Jane
Kirkman of Corppas Cove, TX., Bradley Steady and his
wife Brenda of Milton, Kevin Steady of Grand Isle,
David Steady of Portsmouth, NH., Sarah McDonald
of Essex and Shawn Steady and his wife Melissa of
Grand Isle and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers
Gary, Jim, Joe, Edwin and Thomas Lawrence, his sister Linda Prouty, and his brother-in-law’s Donald Deo
and Herbert Steady.
Thank you for all that you have done, Dad. You
were a great father, giving so much to your family,
town, county and country. You will very much be
missed and loved. Rest in Peace, John Paul
Memorial contributions in John’s memory may be
made to Grand Isle/North Hero Rescue, P.O. Box 79,
Grand Isle, VT 05458.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday July 6,
2016 from 4 to 8pm in the Minor Funeral Home in
Milton.
A private burial will be in the family lot in the Grand
Isle Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences at www.minorfh.com
Academic
Kudos!
SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE
The following students were named to the Dean’s
List: Hailey L. Dubuque, a Junior Environmental Studies major who is the daughter of Cathleen Dubuque
and Travis Dubuque of Grand Isle. Leslie R. Gadway,
a May Graduate Spanish and Elementary Education
major who is the daughter of David Gadway of Isle La
Motte. Samuel H. Costes, a Sophomore Accounting
major who is the son of Gregory Costes and Rhonda
Costes of Saint Albans. Rachelle D. Chevalier, a May
Graduate Philosophy and Classics major who is the
daughter of Ann and John Chevalier of Saint Albans.
Mariah C. Boudreau, a Sophomore Mathematics
major who is the daughter of Bernard and Gwendolyn Boudreau of Saint Albans. MaryAnn Kelly, a May
Graduate Biology major who is the daughter of Diana
and Shawn Kelly of Saint Albans. Josef A. Kranz, a Junior English & Theatre major who is the son of Eva
and Josef Kranz of Saint Albans. Joshua R. Kranz, a
May Graduate English and Philosophy major who is
the son of Eva and Josef Kranz of Saint Albans. Cody J.
Boissoneault, a Junior Business Administration & Environmental Studies major who is the son of Jeffrey
and Tammy Boissoneault of Saint Albans. Kaylee C.
Jackson, a Junior Biology major who is the daughter
of Deborah and Douglas Jackson of Saint Albans. Jessica D. Bachand, a Senior Psychology & Elementary
Education major who is the daughter of Andrew and
Kristen Bachand of Saint Albans Bay. Jordan M. Gabree, a First-Year Accounting major who is the son
of Mark Gabree of Swanton. Alexandra R. Brown, a
Senior Physics major who is the daughter of Robin
and Russell Brown of Swanton.
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
The following student was named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester: Emerson Paradee of Grand Isle.
SOUTH BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
The following students were named to High Honor
Roll: Brent C. Jacobs of North Hero; Jenna K. Murray,
Haeli Warren, Patrick O’Hara, Chloe Zinn, Ethan
Hood and Lucia Pendolino all of South Hero; Cameron N. Peyko, Bailey T. Blow, Hannah Mahar and Emily
G. Thomason all of Grand Isle.
The following students were named to the Honor
Roll: Carter T. Cameron, Alexandra A. Rosenberger,
Stephanie Adams, Eva Gavin and Alexandria P. Gingras, all of Grand Isle; Jacob Kinney, Natalie Julow
and Gabrielle G. Timms, all of North Hero; Austin
Lalumiere, Calebk Schirmer, Josh Webster-Heenan,
Ethan Brooks, Victoria Fearn, Rebecca Gardner, Oliver Kowalewitz, Marguerite C Althoff, Colin McKay,
Carson Schirmer, Sarah C. Webster-Heenan and Kip
C. Zinn, all of South Hero.
another to the transitional diaconate in preparation
for the priesthood at a special Mass at St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral in Burlington last Saturday.
Deacons Curtis Miller of Colchester and Matthew
Rensch of Williston were elevated to priests, while
seminarian Joseph Sanderson of Orwell was made a
deacon.
The co-cathedral on Allen Street was filled with
family members, friends, members of the clergy and
other supporters during the more than two-hour
Mass.
“These three men -- Joseph as a transitional deacon and Curtis and Matthew as priests -- have been
chosen by God through his holy Church to go forth,
appointed and anointed through the Sacraments
of Holy Orders to spread the Good News that Jesus
Christ is Lord of all and the bearer of salvation to [the]
entirety of creation,” Bishop Coyne said in his homily.
“You are called forth from the community to serve
that same community and the wider Church as servants of the Church. What an honor and what a responsibility,” he said.
Miller was born in St. Johnsbury, the son of Edward
and Judy Miller. He grew up in Colchester, attending
Our Lady of Grace Church on Vermont 2A. Rensch was born in Binghamton, N.Y., the son of
William and Margaret Rensch. His home parish is Immaculate Heart of Mary on U.S. 2 in Williston.
Miller will serve at Corpus Christi Parish in St.
Johnsbury, Lyndonville and Danville, while Rensch
will be assigned to St. Monica Church in Barre effective last Friday, July 1.
Sanderson, born in Middlebury, is the son of John
and Jennifer Sanderson of Conversion of St. Paul
Church in Orwell. He will serve for the summer at
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Louis
churches in Swanton and Highgate Center.
The celebration was part of the diocesan commemoration of the Year of Mercy and its Jubilee for
Priests and Seminarians.
ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY
Herbert Durfee, IV made High Honors for Grade 11 at
St. Johnsbury Academy
NORWICH UNIVERSITY
The following students have been recognized on
the dean’s list: Collin Josef Cain, Kaitlin L. White and
Janae Rose Somero, all of Saint Albans; Rebecca Lindsey Mae Cross and Sommer Louise Libbey, both of
Swanton.
Colchester Man
Among New Priests
Ordained by Catholic
Bishop Coyne
Catholic seminarian Joseph Sanderson is prayed
over as he is elevated to deacon by the most Rev.
Christopher Coyne, bishop of the statewide Roman
Catholic Diocese of Burlington during a Mass on Saturday in Burlington. Sanderson will be assigned to
Catholic churches in Swanton and Highgate Center.
Festival of The Islands
Flea Market
Bishop Christopher Coyne is flanked by his two
newest priests outside St. Joseph Co-Cathedral: Rev.
Curtis Miller (left) of Colchester and Rev. Matthew
Rensch of Williston (right).
BURLINGTON -- The most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne,
bishop of the statewide Roman Catholic Diocese of
Burlington, ordained two men to the priesthood and
St. Amadeus Parish Center is holding a flea market/craft sale on Saturday, July 30. The hours of the
sale are 8 to 2 pm. The snack bar will be open featuring Maurice’s homemade delights!
Vendors must reserve table in advance. Vendor
Fees: $15/6-foot table; 2 tables for $25.
Location: Route 2, Alburgh. Information: Maurice
Gauthier, 802-796-4418
C.I.D.E.R. News
Beat the heat! Grand Isle County seniors are invited to join their friends and
neighbors at “The Neighbors” congregate meals program (Located at the South
Hero Congregational Church) or on a C.I.D.E.R. excursion or shopping trip. The
C.I.D.E.R. wheelchair accessible vans are a safe and convenient way for Grand Isle
County seniors and persons with disabilities to travel. C.I.D.E.R. provides much
more than just medical transportation. Seating is limited and reservations may be
made by calling C.I.D.E.R. at 372-6425. Cost is by donation only.
Don’t miss the 54th Annual Islands’ Antique Show & Sale on Friday, July 8 from
9 to 5 pm and Saturday, July 9 from 10 to 4 at Folsom School, South Hero
Thursday, July 21: Christmas in July! Shopping Excursion to The Christmas Tree
Shop and Taft Corners big box stores with Lunch at Ray’s Seafood RSVP early.
Friday, July 29: Mama Mia! Spaghetti & Meatballs at The Neighbors (Noon) Van
from Alburgh & points north available RSVP!
Next Foot Clinic at The Neighbors Monday August 8 from 8:30 to 11:30 am.
RSVP
Weekly Shopping Trip to Hannaford’s, Rite Aid, & Family Dollar Store in Milton!
(Pick-ups from North Hero Village, Grand Isle and South Hero only.) Arriving in
Milton at 1:15 and leaving around 2:45 on Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26.
Shopping and appointment trips to Saint Albans Thursdays, July 7, 14, and 28.
Volunteer drivers urgently needed! Mileage Reimbursement is available. Call
802-372-6425.
What’s Cooking at “THE NEIGHBORS” in July?
Reservations for July can be made (and are most appreciated), by calling “THE
NEIGHBORS” Community Meals Program, (serving elders and persons with disabilities) at 372-4642 on Mon, Fri, or Fri mornings 8-11am or C.I.D.E.R. at 3726425, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Meals are served at noon
(unless otherwise noted) on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays at the South Hero
Congregational Church. Home delivered meals for eligible individuals are available Monday through Friday south of the drawbridge, and Tuesdays and Thursdays
north of the drawbridge (plus frozen meals for additional days). Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available at no cost. A donation of $4 is requested
($3.50 for home delivered meals). All meals include bread, dessert, juice, and a
choice of milk, coffee, or tea, and follow Federal nutrition standards as defined by
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging.
Wed. July 6: Homemade Pea Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich
Thu. July 7: Pork Stew, Potato & Red Cabbage
Fri. July 8: Baked Ham, Potato Salad, Vegetable, Fresh Fruit
Mon. July 11: Mac & Cheese, Chicken, Jell-O, Fresh Fruit
Tue. July 12: Bean Stew, Squash, Peas, Salad
Wed. July 13: Salmon & Wild Rice Casserole
Thu. July 14: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Veggies
Fri. July 15: Hamburg with Gravy, Veggies, Fresh Fruit
Mon. July 18: Goulash, Tossed Salad, Cottage Cheese
Tue. July 19: Chicken & Biscuits, Spinach, Salad
Wed. July 20: Homemade Pizza, Tossed Salad, Jell-O
Thu. July 21: Baked Chicken, Potatoes, String Beans, Jell-O Salad
Fri. July 22: Calico Beans, Tossed Salad, Fresh Fruit
Mon. July 25: Breakfast for Lunch (pajamas allowed!)
Tue. July 26: Ham Loaf, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad
Wed. July 27: Vegetable Lasagna, Fresh Fruit
Thu. July 28: Chili, Rice, Beets
Fri. July 29: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cole Slaw, Garlic Bread (Van from Alburgh
available)
LEGAL
NOTICES
TOWN OF GRAND ISLE
The Town of Grand Isle is looking to fill a vacancy on
the Selectboard with a term expiring March 2017. To qualify you must be a Grand Isle resident and able to meet the
first and third Monday of each month at 7pm and available for the occasional special meeting. If interested please
submit a Letter of Interest at the Grand Isle Town Office
(9 Hyde Road) including your contact information and
why you would like to be considered for the position on
the Grand Isle Selectboard. Any additional information or
documentation you wish to provide is welcome.
The deadline to submit your Letter of Interest is 3:30pm
on Monday, July 11, 2016. The Selecboard plans to review
Letters of Interest at our July 11th meeting and interview
candidates at our July 18th meeting. If you have any questions feel free to contact Selectboard Chair Adam White at
adam.grandisle@gmail.com or (802) 578 – 5219.
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).
8200 Authority for Qualified Health Plan and Stand-Alone Dental Plan
Certification.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 16P025
AGENCY: Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule sets forth the process and criteria necessary to certify and decertify a Qualified Health Plan (QHP)
or Stand-Alone Dental Plan (SADP) on the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange (VHBE). The rule details Issuer responsibilities to assist VHBE
in areas including: customer service, materials and marketing, enrollment
and eligibility, and premium payment. Some of these requirements are
necessary for reporting to the federal government. Additionally, the rule
outlines requirements for consumer direct enrollment in QHPs offered
outside the VHBE. Finally, the rule provides for due process for actions
taken against Issuers by the VHBE.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Howard Pallotta, General Counsel Agency of Human Services, Department of Vermont Health
Access. NOB 1 South, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Tel: 802241-0248 Fax: 802-241-0260 Email: howard.pallotta@vermont.gov
URL: http://humanservices.vermont.gov/on-line-rules/dvha.
FOR COPIES: Adaline Strumolo, Health Care Project Director Agency of
Human Services, Department of Vermont Health Access 3 NOB 1 South,
280 State Drive, Waterbury VT 05671 Tel: 802-241-0453 Fax: 802-2410260 Email: Adaline.Strumolo@vermont.gov.
10 V.S.A. Appendix § 7 Bear Management Rule.
AGENCY: Natural Resources, Department of Fish & Wildlife
CONCISE SUMMARY: This amendment adds Appendix 8 Biological
Collection. The amendment requires any person who harvests a bear to
collect and submit a premolar tooth to a warden, a Wildlife Department
Reporting Station (designated by the department), or a person designated
to receive the biological sample within 48 hours of harvest. The primary
goal is to increase the collection of teeth to assess the health, age, and
profile of the bear population. This amendment also adds the term “crossbow” to the definition of “Hunting Party” under § 3.12. the addition of the
term “crossbow” implements recent statutory and rule changes regarding
the use of crossbows during the archery season.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Catherine Gjessing Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier VT 05620-3702 Tel: 802-595-3331 Fax: 802-828-1250 Email:
catherine.gjessing@vermont.gov URL: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.
com/cms/one.aspx?portalid=73163&pageid=152971
FOR COPIES: Mark Scott Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 100
Mineral Street, Suite 302 Springfield, VT 05156 Tel: 802-777-4217 Fax:
802-828-1250 Email: mark.scott@vermont.gov.
Vermont Disclosure Form - Amount to be Financed in a Motor Vehicle
Retail Installment Contract.
AGENCY: Department of Financial Regulation
CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule modifies the Vermont Disclosure Form Relating to Amount Financed in a Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Contract required by 9 V.S.A. § 2355(f)(1)(J) [“Vermont Disclosure
Form”] to clarify the calculation of “Cash Price” to ensure consistency
with federal law. Federal law allows the Cash Price to include: services
related to the sale; service contracts; and taxes and fees for license, title, and registration. Department of Financial Regulation’s (DFR) current
guidance, found in Banking Bulletin #28, does not allow these items to be
included in the Cash Price. The proposed rule clarifies that a creditor may
calculate the Cash Price on the motor vehicle retail installment contract
consistent with federal law. However, to fulfill the purpose of the Vermont
Disclosure Form, the optional items that may be included under federal
law must be deducted from the Cash Price to arrive at the amount used in
the negative equity calculation on the Vermont Disclosure Form.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Karla Nuissl Department
of Financial Regulation 89 Main Street, Montpelier VT 05620-3101 802828-3301 Fax: 802-828-1919 Email: Karla.Nuissl@vermont.gov URL:
http://www.dfr.vermont.gov/proposed-rules-and-regulations.
FOR COPIES: Sue S. Clark Department of Financial Regulation 89 Main
Street, Montpelier VT 05620-3101 Tel: 802-828-4878 Fax: 802-828-1477
Email: Sue.Clark@vermont.gov.
STATE OF VERMONT
SUPERIOR COURT
CIVIL DIVISION
GRAND ISLE UNIT
DOCKET NO: 32-5-15 Gicv
KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Plaintiff
v.
HEATHER WOODWORTH;
ADAM PRIM;
OCCUPANTS RESIDING AT: 19 BAKER STREET ALBURGH, VT 05440
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained
in a certain mortgage given by Heather Woodworth and
Adam Prim to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc., as nominee for KeyBank National Association , its
successors and/or assigns, dated October 1, 2004 and recorded in Book 114 at Page 488 of the Town of Alburgh
Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the
present holder by Assignment of Mortgage recorded 158,
Page 384, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage
and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at
Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. on July 27, 2016 at 19 Baker
Street, Alburgh, VT 05440 all and singular the premises
described in said mortgage,
To Wit:
Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to
Robert Baker by Warranty Deed of Lakeview Development Corporation, a Vermont Corporation dated April 9,
1999 and recorded in Volume 83, Page 411 of the Town
of Alburg Land Records and being more particularly described as follows:
Being two parcels of land consisting of 0.4 acres and .17
acres, respectively, which parcels are shown on a Site Plan
entitled “Henry Baker Subdivision Lot J & K Lake Street,
Alburg, Vermont” Drawing No. 705-4 prepared by Schreib
Engineering, Inc. Dated July 6, 1991 recorded in the Land
Records of the Town of Alburg at Map Slide 136 (the “Site
Plan”). Said 2 parcels being identified in the Site Plan as
follows:
Parcel 1. A lot of land consisting of .04 acres, plus or minus, and designated as “Lot J-A” on the Site Plan.
Parcel 2. A lot of land consisting of .17 acres, plus or minus, and designated as “Lot J-B” on the Site Plan.
Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to
Adam Prim and Heather Woodworth by Warranty Deed of
Robert Baker dated October 1, 2004 and of record in Book
____, Pages ____ of the said land records.
Also included in this conveyance are the rights, benefits
and obligations set forth in an Easement Deed from North
Prospect Holdings, LLC to Adam Prim and Heather Woodworth dated October 1, 2004 and of record in Book ____,
Pages ______ of the Town of Alburg Land Records.
The description of the property contained in the mortgage
shall control in the event of a typographical error in this
publication.
The public sale may be adjourned one or more
times for a total time not exceeding 30 days, without further court order, and without publication or service of a
new notice of sale, by announcement of the new sale date
to those present at each adjournment or by posting notice
of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location
of the sale. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash or
by certified check by the purchaser at the time of sale, with
the balance due at closing. The sale is subject to all liens,
encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens, if
any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above
described.
The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises
at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due
under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of
the sale.
Other terms to be announced at sale.
KeyBank National Association,
Jennifer L. Maynard, Esq.
Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP
1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
877-575-1400
Attorney for Plaintiff
jmaynard@shslawfirm.com
LEGAL
NOTICES
NWSWD Adopts
New Plan!
The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management
District proudly announces the arrival of its new Solid
Waste Implementation Plan. The SWIP joins a host
of other governing documents that outline the work
required of the NWSWD over the next four years.
This work is focused on implementing Vermont’s
Act 148 Universal Recycling law and conforms to
the State’s Materials Management Plan. The SWIP
establishes goals and provides overall guidance for
materials management within the NWSWD and will
be used to measure future successes.
Different from its predecessor in many ways, the
new SWIP emphasizes outreach and education about
proper materials management to District residents,
businesses and schools. Another difference is that the
term “solid waste” is now referred to as “materials
management,” aligning with the State’s goals to
minimize dependence on disposal and instead divert
materials to a higher and better use.
While the new SWIP contains much of the same
important information on diversion and disposal
rates in the District, local licensing of solid waste
haulers, operation of facilities and siting criteria for
additional facilities, it also includes new approaches
and performance standards.
The SWIP asks solid waste planners to provide
resources to District members that were not
required before. There is an educational component
for the reduction and diversion of recyclables, yard
trimmings, food, clean wood, hazardous waste,
pharmaceuticals, textiles and construction and
demolition debris and beneficial uses of biosolids;
a.k.a., sewage sledge. An entire section is dedicated
to reducing food waste and capturing that resource
to extract its value and keep it out of the landfill. It
outlines how the District will assist with materials
management plans for public events, creates a plan
for implementing a pricing structure for collecting
materials and increases access to households for
proper management and disposal of household
hazardous waste.
The NWSWD SWIP has been adopted by its Board of
Supervisors and by the Vermont Agency of Natural
Resources. Take a look at the SWIP by visiting our
website nwswd.org or by calling 802-524-5986.
ALBURGH
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
802-796-6077,
alburgpl@gmail.com
NEW BOOKS: New books this week are
“Backlands” by Michael McGarrity, “The Games”
by James Patterson, and “First Comes Love” by
Emily Giffin.
STORYTIME: Storytime for preschoolers is
held Tuesday mornings at 10:30. Stories,, Songs,
Crafts, and Snacks.
READING TO SANDY: Sandy the reading
dog is back! Stop by Tuesday, July 5th at 2 pm
and read a story to our favorite library dog Sandy!
KIDS MOVIE AFTERNOON: Wednesday,
July 6th we will be showing the movie “The Pirate Family at 3 pm.
ARTS & CRAFT: Arts and Crafts for the kids
with Dot Cota every Thursdays at 1:30.
ADULT COLORING: The Coloring group
is meeting every Thursday from 4-6. We provide
coloring books and pencils. Come play with us!
KNITTERS: The Thursday night Knitters
are back at the Alburgh Library for the summer!
Every Thursday night at 6:30.
WRITING GROUP: Every other Friday
(this Friday, July 8th) from 6-8 pm a group of
creative writers are meeting. Anyone who enjoys
writing (regardless of age) is welcome to attend.
LIBRARY CENTENNIAL FUN: The library will be celebrating its 100th year anniversary this year with lots of events and fun contest.
To kick off the centennial we will have golden
tickets hidden in random books throughout the
whole library. If you are one of the lucky finders
of a ticket you will be put in for a drawing to win
a cool prize!
LIBRARY PASSES: Stop in for discounted
and free admissions passes to area attractions.
16 South Main Street, Alburgh
– www.alburghpl.org LIBRARY HOURS: Monday 1-6,
Tuesday 9-5, Wednesday 1-6,
Thursday1-6, Friday 1-6,
Saturday 10-1.
GRAND ISLE
By: Kathy Tulissi, Librarian
802-372-4797,
grandislefreelibrary@hotmail.com
SUMMER
READING
PROGRAM
SCHEDULE: July 6th – @ 10:00a.m. Ahoy!
Ron Carter, aka Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate
will be here singing with his own guitar accompaniment and to backing tracks from my stylistically diverse albums “Give Me an RRR!” and
“Pirate PaRRRty!.”
NEW BOOKS: Here’s to us by Elin Hilderbrand, The Little Red Chairs by Edna O’Brien,
Robert B. Parker’s Slow Burn by Ace Atkins.
NEW DVD’s: Flags of our Fathers (starring
Ryan Phillippe), Amelia (starring Hilary Swank),
Fight Club (starring Brad Pitt).
AUDIOBOOKS: Revisit one of the best selections of audiobooks based on Louis L’Amour
stories, we have over 20 audiobooks available for
checkout.
TRUSTEES INFO: Trustees meet on the
second Monday of even numbered months at 6
pm; the public is always welcome to attend.
WEEKLY EVENTS: Story Time is still going
on but we have added a few things to enhance
your Storytime. Come listen to a great book on
Wednesdays at 10 am. Toddler sing-a-long will
be back to the first Wednesday of the month.
Yoga has been discontinued...we are looking to
start up again in the fall.
FIBER NIGHT: The Fiber Group is on hiatus
until September, watch for this area for updates
for when the group will start up again.
FREE PASSES: The Library has passes for
attractions around the State.
FREE WI-FI: Public computers are available
in the library and wireless internet can be accessed from the parking lot at any time you will
need to, come inside for a password.
- 10 Hyde Road, Grand Isle –
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com
– We’re on Facebook–
Tuesday: 1:00 to 8:00 pm; Wednesday: 9:00 to Noon; Thursday: 4:00 to
8:00 pm and Saturday: 9:00 to 3:00 pm.
ISLE LA MOTTE
By: Joyce Tuck, Librarian
Come in and sign up FREE -E BOOKS. Check
our new selection of books.
2238 Main St, Isle La Motte, VT
Friday: 3:00 to 6:00 pm
NORTH HERO
By: Karen Cameron, Librarian
802-372-5458,
nhlibrary@comcast.net
NEW BOOKS: “All Summer Long” by Dorothea Benton Frank; “Here’s To Us” by Elin Hilderbrand and “Dishonorable Intentions” by Stuart Woods.
DVD’s coming soon: “Divergent Series Allegiant 4k” with Shailene Woodley.
BOOK SALE: Browse our on-going book
sale. Book prices are by donation only. We have
so many choices of books (both adult and children), Audio Books, Music CD’s, puzzles etc.
Come and find a good deal and support our library in the process.
LIBRARY PASSES: Stop in for discounted
and free admissions passes to area attractions.
“NEW ENGLAND UNCOVERED”- A Reading & Discussion Series through the Vermont
Humanities Council is currently being hosted
by North Hero Public Library. The next book
discussion in our series is “Affliction” by Russell
Banks on Thursday, July 7 at 7pm, followed by
“A Brother’s Blood” by Michael White on July
28, and finally “I’m a Stranger Here Myself” by
Bill Bryson on Augusts 18. The books are here
and ready to borrow. The discussions will be
lead by scholar Merilyn Burrington. Come join
the group to discover what lies hidden beneath
the popular images of New England. More
than meets the eye!
CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING
PROGRAM: The children’s summer reading
program will start Tuesday, July 5. Please stop
by and sign up, pick up your reading packet filled
everything to get you started. Good books, rewards, fun activities will all be a part of this year-
ly summer activity at the library.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Yes, it’s back
by popular demand! Story time will begin on
Tuesday, June 28 at 3pm. Caroline Korejko, our
summer librarian assistant, has been busy preparing fun activities, and choosing books that
will delight, entertain and inform your child.
Come and join Caroline in our comfy and spacious children’s section of our library. We look
forward to seeing you here!
Route 2, North Hero
– www.northherolibrary.org We’re on Facebook. Free WI-FI
Tuesday: 2:00 to 7:00 pm;
Thursday: 10:00 to 3:00 pm;
Saturday: 9:00 to 1:00 pm.
SOUTH HERO
By: Keagan Calkins, Director
802-372-6209,
southherolibrary@gmail.com
SUMMER READING: Students ages 4 +,
sign up now for fabulous weekly prizes and the
chance to win the Grand Prize!
BRILLIANT BIOLOGY: July 5 11am. Build
model cells, extract DNA from peas, learn about
stomach acid and the science of burps, build a
sugar rainbow and try candy chromatology.
READING FREDERICK DOUGLASS:
July 6 6pm. A communal reading of Frederick
Douglass’s fiery 1852 speech, “The Meaning of
the Fourth of July to the Negro.” Followed by refreshments.
ANIMAL ATHLETES: July 15 10:30 Southern Vermont Natural History museum will look
at amazing physical feats of some local wildlife.
Artifacts, live animals and more!
CAMPS: There is still space in both the Robotics camp July 18 – 22 10am to 12 and the Film
camp August 1 – 5 10am to 12. Call the library to
sign up today.
NEW BOOKS: Barkskins by Anne Proulx,
Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts, Stiletto by Daniel O’Malley, Love Wins by Debbie Cenziper, I’m
Just a Person by Tig Notaro and many more.
NEW MOVIES: Zootopia, Hail, Caesar!,
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Race and
many more!
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board
of Trustees Meeting is held on the second
Wednesday of every month at 5 pm, and it is
open to the public. Please note the next meeting
is Wednesday, July 13 at 5 pm.
75 South Street, South Hero
– www.southherolibrary.org Sunday and Monday Closed; Tuesday
9am-2pm; Wednesday 11am-8pm;
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-2pm
-FOR SALE-
--------------------------------Red Ogio Golf Bag, $75. Therapure Air Purifier 440, $50. Evelo Aurora electric bike, $1500.
OruKayak (foldable), $650. All in great condition. Call 802.598-5385.
--------------------------------Kenmore Window Air Conditioner 5000 btu.
$35. 802-782-0211 South Hero
--------------------------------Water pump- shallow well 3/4HP w/5 gal. storage tank. Nearly new w/new extra motor. $100.
Electric Winch - 12volt 6000lb $25. Multi-purpose water filter housing $25. Ultra Violet water treatment housing w/control module (need
bulb) $25. 2 Downrigger fishing rods w/reels
$80. 22ft Block Plastic drainage pipe (4” interior) $20. Trailer hitches 1 for 2” receiver 5 3/4” drop $35, 1 for 2” receiver - standard
drop $25. Fishing lures, flashers, etc. mostly
for lake trout & salmon best offer. South Hero
802-578-6620
--------------------------------Cedar Tree: Native tree excellent for screening, hedges and erosion control. 2-3’ $20ea 3-4 $25 ea. Must order 10 plus for this price.
802- 752-611 BTFN
--------------------------------14’ Starcraft Boat, 20 HP, Merc, trailer. Good
lake boat, wide and deep. Comes w/Extras.$1895 obo 802-363-2160 7/5
--------------------------------1983 23 foot Starcraft Islander hard top boat
with Yamaha 150 H. motor and 9 ½ H motor. Shorelander trailer, electric winch. All reasonable offers will be considered. Call 802-5242543.
--------------------------------Boating and fishing gear. Everything for kayaking or canoeing. Paddles, oars, lifejackets, gas
outboards or elect. trolling motors, etc. 802363-2160 7/5
--------------------------------12’ Alum. Boat, nice trailer. 3HP Johnson $950
obo Ex. Condition. 802-363-2160 7/5
_________________
19.5’ Paceship sloop for sale with trailer +++
extras. $4000. See online @
http://mywebniche.com/Paceship/Mouette/
forSale.html
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-EMPLOYMENT-
_________________
Come Join Our Crew! Hero’s Welcome is hiring. Part time. Full time. Flexible Hours. A fun
fast pace! Call Carlene 802-372-4161
info@Heroswelcome.com 7/5
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-FOR RENT-
--------------------------------LANGLOIS LAWN CARE, LLC- Call today for a free estimate on Lawn Care,
Pressure Washing, Bark Mulching, Spring/
Fall Clean Ups, Brush and Small Tree
Removal, Lot Clearing, Landscaping, Property
Management, Brush Hogging, Light Trucking
and Many Other Jobs. Call Brian at (802)3634777 or LangloisLawnCare@yahoo.com BTFN
--------------------------------
--------------------------------Lakefront Home Available in Grand Isle July
19, 4:00 pm to July 23 - noon, $1,200; July 23,
4:00 pm to July 30, Noon, $2,100. 4 bedrooms,
3 ½ bathrooms, laundry, fully furnished kitchen, Access to 180 ft. lakefront. Call 802-3723712 7/5
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-SERVICES-
--------------------------------SMITTY’S TREE SERVICE - Take down and
removal. Chipping and stump grinding. Now
offering roofing & landscaping. Affordable. Insured. References. Free Estimates! Since 1998
802-372-5297 7/19
--------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingle, metal,
rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs.
Chimney repair. Free Estimates. Insured. 802372-5781 John BTFN
--------------------------------HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHING- Call for
free estimate to have your home, RV/ camper,
patio, decks, etc. super cleaned w/hot water &
biodegradable detergents (Portable Water
Available). Insured & References Available.
Contact Brian at 802-363-4777 or
LangloisLawnCare@yahoo.com BTFN
--------------------------------ROTOTILLING:$55 an hour, 1 hour minimum
charge. Call Larry Adams 802-372-4288 7/14
-------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in
bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802372-0194 BTFN
--------------------------------E.C. ELECTRIC- Licensed Electrician with 25+
years experience. 802-796-4610 7/19
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There Are Ways to Save
Our Barns
By LYN JARVIS
I grew up on a small farm, called Red Top, in southern
Vermont and spent the first 6 years of my life there.
It was owned by the Marsh family, from out-of-state
and my folks took care of the place for them. It was
a beautiful but remote spot at the top of a mountain with a stunning red barn. Over the years I have
continued to visit Red Top as a dear friend, made
those many years ago, still lives about a mile down
the road. She was like a “big sister” to me and my
brother. Unlike so many of those old farms that have
collapsed and disappeared, Red Top has survived.
This is thanks to the Orton family of Weston, the folks
who have owned and operated the Vermont Country Store since 1946. In 1995, they created the Orton
Foundation and later purchased the property.
When I moved to South Hero in 2002 I was saddened
to see so many barns that have fallen into disrepair.
My almost daily trip up South Street to the post office is a constant reminder. But fading structures
like these are not unique to the Champlain Islands.
Some 100 years ago farming was going strong and ice
cooled refrigerated railroad cars allowed for transporting large amounts of fluid milk to Boston and
New York. With much of our food now shipped in
from around the world, farming here in Vermont has
changed moving towards diversification and niche
markets.
Many of us are saddened to see these old barns, so
much a part of our agricultural heritage fall into disrepair and collapse. But there are some options to
help bring these treasures back to their original grandeur. Among them is the Preservation Trust of Vermont. It is a state-wide non-profit, founded in 1980,
whose mission is to help communities save and use
historic places. They awarded 194 grants in 2015.
The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community
Development, established in 1992,
helps individuals and non-profits to rehabilitate and
keep in active use the historical agricultural buildings
that are a symbol of Vermont’s rural landscape. And the Division of Historic Preservation, in cooperation with the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, is able to award competitive 50/50 matching grants of up to $15,000 for
the repair of historic agricultural buildings. “Protecting these historic structures
ensures that we honor our past as we look to the future,” said Governor Shumlin.
Above: Homer Knight Barn in North Hero,
Future Home of Island Arts and Education Center.
Below and at a right: Barns Along South Street in South Hero,
Now A Part of Our Agricultural Legacy
Currently Island Arts is beginning the difficult, but exciting task, of raising funds to
transform the former Homer Knight Barn, in North Nero, into an Arts and Education Center. In 2010 Anne M. August purchased the barn and dedicated herself to
its restoration. Four years later she donated it to Island Arts to become a Center
of Arts and Education for all of Grand Isle County and surrounding regions. It is a
beautiful structure, both inside and out, with space for a theater, galleries, studios
and meeting rooms. Fundraising will soon be underway and if you would like to
be a part of this exciting project Island Arts would appreciate hearing from you.
Serving the
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Vol. XLII No. 27
Tuesday
July 5, 2016
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2BR Cottage. Large screened
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Basement could easily convert
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LAKEFRONT & VIEWS
Immaculate 4BR. 200’ of direct
lakeshore. Beautiful landscaping. 4 season sun room. 3 car
garage w/ storage above. North
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Unique 2BR. Large 3-bay heated garage w/ 2 add’l heated
floors above. Direct lakefront.
Big views & big potential! Just 20
minutes from Burlington. South
Hero. $400,000
Spacious 4BR. Open floor
plan & stunning easterly
views. Oversized detached
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$325,000
LAKEFRONT
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Charming 2BR. 1BR apt over
the garage w/ kitchen, full bath,
FP, tile & HW floors. Updated
septic, furnace, windows &
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GREAT STARTER HOME
2BR open floor plan on nearly 1.5 acres. HW floors, bead
board ceilings. 2 car attached
garage & barn. South Hero.
$219,900
Cedar shake exterior, wood
floors & bead board accents.
Could be configured as a shop
or 3 units’ w/ separate entrances. Ample parking. South Hero.
$195,000
Pristine 2BR cottage. Lake
access, use of the dock,
clubhouse & boat ramp
w/ association fee. Grand
Isle. $146,900
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Charming 3BR. Nice pantry &
built-in’s. Woodstove in basement. Nearby golf, boat launch
& sand beach. Lovely outdoor
space. Isle La Motte. $229,000
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
An excellent income producing complex. High visibility on
Rt 2. Could be configured in a
number of ways. South Hero.
$329,900
EXCELLENT POTENTIAL
On lake = no road between
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1BR in Apple Island Resort.
Resort amenities include marina, large heated pool & golf
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