South Hero

The Islander, March 8, 2016 Page 1
Northern Border Economic
Development Grants Announced
$1.7 Million Available for Economic Development
The Northern Border Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership for
economic and community development, announced the availability of $1.7
million in grant funds for projects in Essex, Orleans, Caledonia, Lamoille, and
Franklin counties and the towns of Alburgh, Isle La Motte, and South Hero in
Grand Isle County. The commission seeks applications from public bodies, nonprofit organizations, or Native American tribes for projects that will directly or
indirectly result in job creation and positive economic impact.
Alburgh- New listing, classic two
bedroom, one bath cottage with stunning
Easterly views and 72’ lake frontage,
$179,000
Alburgh- sprawling three bedroom, two
bath ranch style home with 100’ direct lake
frontage, conveniently located close to the
New York and Canadian borders, $179,000
ISLE LA MOTTE- 1 bdrm seasonal cottage on
private triple lot, live in cottage while you build your
dream home on the state permitted lakefront building
lot with 100’ west facing lake frontage, $235,000
Isle La Motte- Great investment opportunity,
two well cared for mobile homes on over 16
acres, live in one while rent from the other
covers your mortgage, $169,000
An informational session will be held Wednesday, March 9 at the Swanton
Village Offices from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Grant proposals can be for any of the following purposes: transportation,
telecommunication, and basic public infrastructure; workforce development;
entrepreneurship, technology, or business development; resource conservation,
tourism and recreation; or community-owned renewable energy development.
For more information, contact: Jared Duval, VT Dept. of Economic Development,
Jared.Duval@Vermont.gov; 802-272-2461
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The information session will also include an overview and opportunity to
comment on the new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the
six northern counties. The development strategy sets goals and priorities for the
region to ensure coordinated economic development and guides priorities for
state and federal grants. A copy of the DRAFT CEDS can be found at http://
nvedd.org/Publications/ComprehensiveEconomicDevelopmentStrategyNVEDD.
pdf
Location: 120 First Street, Swanton
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Grand Isle - Historic Post & Beam on
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1050’ of Shared Lakefront!
Cozy Lake Champlain Cottage!
Alburgh – 100’ of gradual, direct, sunset-facing lakefront! Nestled in the trees
with end-of-the-road privacy. Come listen
to the waves! Offered at $175,000
Alburgh - 2014 remodel! Tasteful finishes
& added sunroom! Association dues means
low maintenance and more time for relaxation!! Offered at $169,900
Beautiful Acreage!
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some open meadow. Frontage on Martell
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Grand Isle County
Mentoring to
Participate in ECHO
Community Science
Night
Myakka River in Venice, Florida
PAST AND PRESENT NORTH HERO FOLKS GATHER FOR SOUTHERN TOWN
MEETING AND ISLANDER READING
Last year’s participants in the Community
Science Night held at ECHO
Community Science Night for Mentoring is a
celebration of mentoring in northwestern Vermont.
The Chittenden County Mentoring Network supports
more than 1000 mentor pairs and partners with ECHO
and Mobius to provide fun, educational opportunities
for local youth throughout the year. ECHO is hosting
150 youth from ages 5 to 22 and their adult mentors
from mentoring programs in Chittenden, Grand Isle
and Franklin counties for an evening of learning,
bonding and entertainment. The event features
free dinner, hands-on demonstration by the ECHO
E-Team; a leadership group of local teenagers who
volunteer as educators. On Wednesday March 16
from 5:30 to 7 pm 45 pairs of mentors and mentees
from the Grand Isle County Mentoring Program will
participate in the Community Science Night.
Location: ECHO, Burlington. Information: Leslie
Ward at 802-372-5239 or gicmentoring@gmail.com
Six couples, past and present residents and elected officials and volunteers of North Hero, met recently
on the banks of the scenic Myakka River in Venice FL for a “South North Hero Town Meeting.”
Attending were Lou and Anne Dorwaldt, Jim and Marie Kilbride, Mike and Biffie Gallant, Ralph and Lynn
Soule, Rich and Eileen Mitchell and Mike and Sue Sullivan.
The group included Town Moderators, SelectBoard members, Justices of the Peace, assistant Town
Clerk, Library Commissioners, Listers, Development Review Board, Cemetery Commissioners, Water
Board, Recreation Committee. North Hero Historical Society volunteers, and C.I.D.E.R volunteers. All were
delighted to read the latest issue of The Islander.
Vermont Veterans Fund Success
When asked, Islanders respond! Island Chapter raised over $950 at the Town Meeting bake sale.
There is still time to order your Vermont Apple Pie for $15. Call Linda at 802-372-4435. The apples are
generously donated by Hackett’s Orchard of South Hero.
Pies can be ordered and paid for now, delivered at your convenience – baked or freezer ready. We can and
add Vermont cheese if you please.
Grand Patron Islander, John Lake is positive the statewide goal will be met.
All proceeds benefit the Vermont Veterans Fund, distributed locally this summer,
only to Vermont Veterans agencies. Many thanks Islanders!
C.I.D.E.R. Presented with Sandbar
Memorial Flag
Alburgh Rabies Clinic
There will be a rabies clinic at the Fire Station on Saturday, March 12 from 10 to
Noon. The fee for this will be $10 and for your convenience the Town Clerks office
will be open that day for registrations. The fee for registering is $10 if your dog
or wolf-hybrid is spayed or neutered and $14 if they are intact. After April 1 both
fees will be an additional $2. Three lucky winners who registered their four legged
friend before the April 1 deadline will receive a gift basket of goodies for their
friend and maybe even a little something for you, their two legged counterpart.
Animals from neighboring towns are welcome. Location: Alburgh Fire Station
From left to right: Executive Director of C.I.D.E.R. Robin Way, C.I.D.E.R.
Board President Jackie Ward, VFW Post Commander Gerald Carton, and Flag
Coordinator Michael Guernsey.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10854 presented Champlain Islanders Developing
Essential Resources with the 15th United States flag flown over the new Sandbar
Memorial to those who lost their lives to the September 11 attacks. The flag was
presented to C.I.D.E.R. Board President Jackie Ward and Executive Director Robin
Way at a meeting of the C.I.D.E.R. Board of Directors on February 25 by Post
Commander Gerald Carton and Flag Coordinator Michael Guernsey. Along with
the flag, the Grand Isle County based community non-profit organization was
presented with a framed certificate that read “For their leadership and steadfast
commitment to the public, tirelessly serving our elders, citizens and community”.
Join the “Champlain
Islands Grown” Guide
to Agriculture
Yogi Little League
Baseball and Softball
Registration
South Hero Land Trust will be printing the 11th
edition of the “Champlain Islands Grown” Guide to
Agriculture in May! This Island-wide guide connects
farms, agricultural businesses and local food businesses to the community. In addition to listings for
local farms and businesses, it includes a map of farm
stands and information about local farmers’ markets,
CSA shares, agricultural events, and more.
We are seeking producers from the five Grand
Isle County towns that are interested in being listed.
Farms of all kinds are welcome to participate, as
well as local restaurants, markets and specialty food
makers offering or using Champlain Islands grown
products or ingredients. Caterers who emphasize
local sourcing of ingredients are also encouraged
to contact South Hero Land Trust. Last year’s guide
contained information on over 65 local farms and
businesses. We hope to expand the list in 2016 to
connect our community with even more great farms
and businesses that make the Islands one of the best
places in Vermont for fresh, local food.
Due to the ice storm and GISU School
cancellations last week, YOGI Little League will
hold another registration on Wednesday, March
9 at the Grand Isle School. The registration will
be held in the school lobby from 6 to 7 pm.
Girls between the ages of 4 and 12 on or before
December 31 are eligible to play. Boys between
the ages of 4 and 12 on or before April 30 are
eligible to play.
Location: Grand Isle School Lobby.
Information: Mike Talbot at 802-734-0622
We offer free listings to local farms and businesses and provide free copies to the public. Criteria for
being in the guide are: for farmers, your product
must be grown or raised on Islands soil; restaurants
and markets must offer at least some Island-grown
products and make a genuine effort to use or offer
local products when available.
We also offer advertising space to any business
interested in supporting local farms and agriculture
in the Islands. Business card sized advertisements
cost $100 and are included in each of our 2,000 print
copies, as well as our online version.
If you would like to be part of this great resource,
please contact Katy Lord at South Hero Land Trust.
Call 802-372-3786 or e-mail katy@shlt.org. All new
entries are due by April 4. Please get in touch as soon
as possible.
Here is what the agency had to say about
the number one scam targeting senior citizens:
“The IRS will never call a taxpayer to demand
immediate payment, nor will the agency call
about taxes owed without first having mailed a
bill to the taxpayer. The IRS will never demand
that a taxpayer pay taxes without giving him or
her the opportunity to question or appeal the
amount claimed to be owed.”
South Hero
Tremble – 72
SOUTH HERO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
The Folsom Education and Community Center
announces the 27th Annual Donald B. Robinson
Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is for a
South Hero High School Senior. Applications have
been made available through your high school
guidance department. The deadline for receipt of
the completed application is May 2. If you would like
more information about this scholarship or need an
application, please call Sue at 802-372-6600.
SOUTH HERO DEMOCRATIC POST PRIMARY
PRESIDENTIAL TOWN CAUCUS
The South Hero Democratic Party will hold a Post
Primary Presidential Town Caucus on Wednesday,
March 30 at the South Hero Town Office Building at 7
pm. The purpose of this caucus is to elect delegates
to the Democratic State Convention which will be
held on Sunday, May 22 at the Barre Opera House.
Location: South Hero Town Office Building.
Information: Carol Tremble at 802-372-4805
YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME
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organization, or school have news that you’d like
to share. The Islander welcomes all of the above to
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the office with any questions, 802-372-5600. If there
is anything we can be of help with, please contact us.
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TOWN MEETING 2016
TOWN OFFICER RESULTS
Town Moderator 1 year: Timothy Maxham – 676
Selectman 3 years: Graham Skip Brown – 657
Selectman 2 years: Ross A Brown – 284 / George Rice
– 348
Lister: Uno Ro – 203
Library Trustee: Elissa Giroux – 632
Cemetery Commissioner: James G. Robinson – 676
Grand Juror 1 year: H. Ohmer Corbin – 676
Constable 1 year: Everett Dubuque – 654
Town Agent 1 year: Peter R. Yates – 680
Articles:
Town
Budget
of
$847,208,
$679,178 to be raised by taxes: Yes – 569 / No 176
- Highway Department Budget of $510,020, $479,980
to be raised by taxes : Yes – 566 / No – 186
- Library Budget of $73,355: Yes – 566 / No – 186
- Cemetery Budget of $15,000: Yes – 593 / No – 145
- South Hero Rescue Equipment Replacement Funds
of $25,000: Yes – 664 / No – 87
- South Hero Rescue Budget of $15,000: Yes – 692 /
No – 67
- South Hero Rescue Replacement of Doors $5,500:
Yes – 681 / No – 77
- Masonic Lodge of $4,000: Yes – 266 / No – 481
SCHOOL BALLOT RESULTS
- School Budget of $3,485,703: Yes – 488 / No – 266
School Moderator: Timothy Maxham – 686
School Director 3 year: Kristina Bowser – 602
School Director 3 year: R J Sweeney – 595
School Director 2 year: Bentley Vaughan – 85 / Lucas
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Dick’s
Repair Shop
LLC
Parts Plus Car Care Center
79 Allen Road
Grand Isle, VT
802-372-6651
Roger & Rosemary Rabideau
Just Hang Up
Some of us would not dream of hanging
up on an IRS agent who calls to say you owe
back taxes, but that is the advice the Internal
Revenue Service is passing on, according to the
Association of Mature American Citizens.
HUGE
Indoor Flea Market
• Antiques •Collectibles
•Pictures • Jewelry
• Toys & Dolls • CD’s & DVD’s
Sunday, March 13
9:00 - 5:00 pm
- Free Admission Milton Grange Hall • Route 7
802-829-7403
The IRS impersonation scam targets a huge
segment of the population based on the fact
that the agency receives as many as 13,000
complaints each week. Up to 50 people a week
fall for the deception with some 5,000 having
lost more than $26 million.
CRIME WATCH 2/29-3/6
Thur 3/3: Property Watch, Vehicle Complaint; Tue
3/1: Alarm; Mon 2/29: Trespassing, Citizen Assist,
Alarm
To the Editor,
Grand Isle County Act 46 Study
Committee Favors Keeping 7th And 8th
Graders On Islands.
Your front page article on Act 46 in
last week’s issue, March 1, 2016, of The
Islander was informative. However, it
missed some big and important news.
That news is that when the Grand Isle
County Act 46 Study Committee met
on February 23, they concluded that
students and taxpayers alike would be
well served if all the counties’ seventh
and eighth graders were schooled at the
middle schools in Alburgh, Grand Isle
and South Hero. The alternative would
be to send all our 12 and 13 year olds off
island; this would have added $800,000
to the county’s school tax bill.
The conclusion was not unanimous.
Alburgh, Grand Isle and South Hero
favored keeping their middle schools for
both programmatic and financial reasons.
Isle la Motte preferred the programmatic
aspects of continuing to send their
middle schoolers off island but found
the financial burden prohibitive. North
Hero concluded that the programmatic
benefits of continuing to send their middle
schoolers off island were priceless.
For more information, the entire
February 23 meeting will be broadcast
on LCATV. The next county-wide Act 46
Forum will take place on Saturday, March
19 at 10 am at the Grand Isle School.
Bart Wilcox, North Hero
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ALBURGH
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TOWN MEETING 2016
TOWN OFFICER RESULTS
Town Moderator 1 year: Terry A. Tatro 524
Town Clerk 1 year: Donna L. Bohannon 568
Town Treasurer 1 year: Donna L. Bohannon - 426 /
Linda Poissant Gotshall - 152
Selectman 2 year: Chuck Pease - 295 / Jan R. Tatro
– 234
Selectman 3 year: Robert Creller Jr. – 509
Selectman 3 year with 2 remaining: Tyler Gotshall
– 336 / Leeann Porto – 217
Selectman 3 year with 1 year remaining: Lee
Kimball 483
Lister 3 year: James Magner – 479
Auditor: No legal majority.
Deed Agent 1 year: Terry A. Tatro – 508
Town Agent 1 year: Terry A. Tatro – 505
Constable 1 year: George McGrath – 211
Delinquent Tax Collector 1 year: Terry A. Tatro –
506
Grand Juror 1 year: Ralph Tatro – 497
ARTICLES
- Town Budget of $635,350 , $411,850 to be raised
by taxes: Yes – 361 / No – 212
- Highway Budget of $614,704, $523,354 to be
raised by taxes: Yes – 388 / No – 186
- Blacktop Town Highways Budget of $60,000: Yes
– 424 / No – 151
- Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Budget of
$55,000: Yes – 415 / No – 173
- Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Reserve
Equipment Fund: Yes – 388 / No – 201
- Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department Inc.
Ambulance Purchase $250,000, funds raised over
5 consecutive years ($50,000 or less each year): Yes
– 344 / No – 231
SCHOOL BALLOT RESULTS
- School Budget of $6,010,248: Yes – 274 / No – 282
School Moderator 1 year: Terry A. - Tatro 507
School Director 2 year: Mallory Ovit – 476
School Director 3 year: Trevor Creller – 534
School Director 3 year with 1 year remaining:
Michael Savage – 498
WATER AND SEWER BILLS DUE
Village of Alburgh Water and Sewer bills are
due March 20 by 5 pm. For customers unable to
make it into the Office during regular business
hours please utilize the drop box located on the
South side of the building. TOWN CLERK’S NOTES
By Donna Bohannon
Another Town Meeting has come and gone,
we the voters have cast our votes and we have a
few new members on our Municipal Selectboard.
I would like to applaud all of the candidates for
stepping up and throwing their hats into the ring
of our local government. They all did a fantastic
job and should be commended for wanting to
be a part of that government. Thank-you all that
campaigned for a position and remember, your
voice can still be heard at meetings.
Selectboard members shall have the general
supervision of the affairs of the town and shall
cause to be performed all duties required of towns
and town school districts not committed by law to
the care of any particular officer. 24 V.S.A. § 872.
Congratulations go out to our two new
Selectmen Tyler Gotshall and Chuck Pease who will
be performing the duties required of our Town.
They will join forces on the Board with Robert
Creller Jr. who ran unopposed as an incumbent,
Alton Bruso who has one year remaining in his
term and Lee Kimball who ran unopposed as an
incumbent who was appointed to fill a vacancy last
year. For a full list of each of the positions filled,
including the presidential primary results, visit our
website at www.alburghvt.org.
These five men, who make up the Alburgh
Selectboard, are sworn to be true and faithful to the
State of Vermont, the Constitution, Government
and you the people of our community. They are
sworn to do equal right and justice to all persons
and they have all taken the oath to affirm that.
We the voters elected to have these men in this
position but our job does not stop there. It is up to
us to help them do their job. They cannot know of
problems or take action to correct problems if they
are not told about them. It is up to the community
to attend meetings and weigh in on the topics that
matter to the Town. By the same token, it is up to
the community to pat these men on the back when
progress has been made because of their actions.
You, the public are invited to join the Selectboard
at their regular meetings and add your input on the
issues that affect our Town and affect you.
Regular Selectboard meeting are held the
second and fourth Tuesdays of every month and
start at 7 pm. The agendas and minutes can be
found on our website www.alburghvt.org. These
meetings are open to the public and your input is
not only welcome, it is needed. This is our Town
and insight as well as feedback from different views
is vital. Join us on the second or fourth Tuesday of
each month and take part in what goes on in our
Town.
The Alburgh Planning Commission is updating
the Town Plan and would like input from Alburgh
residents. You can do the survey online, at https://
www.surveymonkey.com/r/AlburghPlan or you
can pick up a paper version at the Alburgh Town
Office. Please help us, by giving us your opinion.
The Planning Commission will be meeting on
March 16 to discuss the survey
Another reminder that springtime is also time
again to register your dogs at the Town Clerks
Office. A current rabies vaccination is all that we
require to ensure that your four legged friend is
listed as being a member of Alburgh in the event
that he or she gets lost their home can be found
again and they can be returned to you.
If your furry companion needs its vaccinations,
there will be a rabies clinic at the Fire Station on
Saturday, March 12 from 10 to Noon. The fee for
this will be $10 and for your convenience, the Town
Clerks office will be open that day for registrations.
The fee for registering is $10 if your dog or wolfhybrid is spayed or neutered and $14 if they are
intact. After April 1, both fees will be an additional
$2.
Three lucky winners who registered their four
legged friend before the April 1 deadline will
receive a gift basket of goodies for their friend and
maybe even a little something for you, their two
legged counterpart.
I am sending out another plea for old photos
of the Alburgh Springs Community Hall. The bell
has been restored to its beautiful glory and the
goal is to return it to its rightful home on top of
the building. The keeper of the bell at this time and
others would like to restore the tower to what it
was originally. If you have any old pictures of the
Community Hall that show what the original bell
tower looked like and you do not mind sharing,
please send a copy to townofalburgh@fairpoint.
net or stop in at the Municipal Building and we can
make a copy from your original. If you have a hard
copy that you would prefer to mail in, you can send
it to 1 North Main Street, Alburgh, VT 05440. We
can return the original if it is the only copy and you
would like it back.
The temperatures will be climbing, the grass
Monday March 14
Monthly Meeting
6:00
Saturday March 26
Live Music by
Friction
8- Midnight
will be getting greener and the flowers will be in full
bloom before we know it. Do not forget to take time to
inhale the scent of those blooms and pause now and
again to soak in the feel of the sunshine on your face.
We have a limited number of days on this planet, do
not waste them by being bitter or sad. Embrace each
day, your loved ones, friends and neighbors and see
what great things there are in this wonderful world.
Life is full of mystery and excitement, go out and find
it; live it.
PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFD #2
The Town of Alburgh Selectboard on behalf of the
South Alburgh Fire District #2 is seeking candidates
to fill the position of prudential committee member.
See the legal notice in this issue for details.
SCHOOL NOTES
By Jim Ross, Principal
The 2016 Smarter Balanced Assessment
Consortium assessment dates have been set. All
students in grades 3 through 8 will be participating
in the SBAC assessments from April 4 through April
8. It is essential that students be available during this
window of time.
PRIZE BINGO: Alburgh Eighth Grade Prize Bingo
will be held March 12 at the Alburgh Fire Station
Hall. Doors open at 11am and BINGO starts at 1 pm.
There are great prizes to be won including Disney
Kids Camping Chairs and Titus Mountain lift tickets.
Refreshments will be sold.
YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME
Does your department, committee, board,
organization, or school have news that you’d like
to share. The Islander welcomes all of the above to
submit their news, information, events and activities
for publication here.
Your information is welcome. Our readers,
residents and taxpayers want to hear from you.
The email address for submissions is islander@
vermontislander.com and you are welcome to call
the office with any questions, 802-372-5600. If there
is anything we can be of help with, please contact us.
CRIME WATCH 2/29-3/6
Sat 3/5: Citizen Dispute; Fri 3/4: Service of APO;
Thur 3/3: VIN Inspection; Mon 2/29: Assist DCF
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Grand Isle
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TOWN MEETING 2016
TOWN OFFICER RESULTS
Cemetery Commission 5 year: Lucille B.
Campbell – 700
Constable: Todd Boutin – 699
Library Commission 5 year: Diane Cota – 442
/ Amy Stegner – 260
Lister 3 year: Susan Lawrence – 711
Selectboard 2 year: Adam White – 665
Selectboard 3 year: AnnaMarie Demars – 651
Town Agent 1 year: Jane B. Pomykala – 717
Grand Juror 1 year: Jane B. Pomykala – 714
Town Moderator 1 year: No candidates.
Write in: Alan Arthur – 31
ARTICLES:
- Print Full Details of Delinquent Tax List: Yes
– 519 / No 240
- Exempt from taxation property at 231 US
Route2 owed by volunteer/non-profit Grand
Isle Fire Dept. Inc: Yes – 596 / No – 166
- Trustees of Library investigate formation
of joint public library with one or more
neighboring communities to share expenses
and resources? Yes – 668 / No – 103
- Town Budget of $206,511: Yes – 574 / No
– 186
- Cemetery Budget of $33,600: Yes – 608 / No
– 147
- Library Budget of $41,929: Yes – 558 / No
– 200
- Grand Isle Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Communications $26,000: Yes – 673 / No 95
- Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department
$61,500: Yes – 615 / No 149
- Grand Isle Rescue Budget $15,000: Yes –
697 / No – 75
- Highway Budget of $346,513: Yes – 568 /
No – 194
- Road Materials Budget of $50,000: Yes –
591 / No – 168
- Recreation Committee Budget of $14,000:
Yes – 550 / No – 211
- Visiting Nurses Association $6,146: Yes –
647 / No – 121
- Island Arts $1000: Yes – 448 / No 316
Total Allocations: $1,302,199
SCHOOL BALLOT RESULTS
- School Budget of $5,357,400: Yes – 501 /
No – 251
School Board 3 year: Carol Miller 716
School Director 3 year: Gerald Marckres –
674
School Moderator 1 year: Alan Arthur – 31
Voter Checklist: 1394 Votes Cast: 809 Voter
Turnout: 58%
YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME
Does your department, committee, board,
organization, or school have news that you’d
like to share. The Islander welcomes all of
the above to submit their news, information,
events and activities for publication here.
Your information is welcome. Our readers,
residents and taxpayers want to hear from
you.
The email address for submissions is
islander@vermontislander.com and you are
welcome to call the office with any questions,
802-372-5600. If there is anything we can be
of help with, please contact us.
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CRIME WATCH 2/29-3/6
Sat 3/5: VIN Inspection, Welfare Check;
Fri 3/4: Vehicle Complaint; Wed 3/2: Citizen
Assist; Tue 3/1: Assist Fire; Mon 2/29: Citizen
Assist (2), Assist Rescue, Service of APO
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Join South Hero Land Trust to Explore Beautiful
South Hero Through the Seasons!
By Katy Lord, South Hero Land Trust Outreach Coordinator
Eighteen community members came out for our February walk, braving the wind and rain to learn about
the history of the Island Line railroad at Allen Point Access Area.
The New Year brings an exciting addition to South Hero Land Trust programs! Last fall, our friend and South
Hero resident Chuck Hulse, came to us to help organize a series of naturalist walks aimed at bringing our
community closer to the many spectacular outdoor spaces that South Hero has to offer. With beautiful and
diverse natural areas such as Round Pond State Park, the Landon Community Trail and the Rail Trail right at
our fingertips, we hope to showcase the South Hero landscape throughout the seasons with a year-long series
of walks. Each month, we will explore a new topic, such as winter ecology, wildflowers, edible wild plants and
the night sky.
On January 9 we kicked off the series with a walk at Round Pond Natural Area. Thirteen of our friends and
neighbors came out to discover Round Pond’s forest, field, wetland and lakeshore communities. Led by South
Hero Land Trust staff Katy Lord and Emily Alger, the group identified native species, learned about the history
of the wetland and sipped hot cider from Hackett’s Orchard. Our February walk at Allen Point Access Area
brought almost twenty community members out on an overcast morning to observe the frozen lake and learn
about the old Island Line railroad!
South Hero Land Trust is excited to share plans for three upcoming naturalist walks. Join us for a closer look,
as the landscape transitions from winter to spring!
Join South Hero Land Trust to celebrate the first day of spring! South Burlington Recreation and Parks
Department consulting ecologist Sophie Mazowita will teach us to identify animal tracks and other signs of
wildlife as we walk the Landon Community Trail on March 20 from 10 to 11:30 am to learn animal tracking.
Learn about Vermont’s state tree, the sugar maple and other native tree species in conjunction with Vermont
Maple Open House weekend. Erin Gawarkiewicz of the UVM Field Naturalist Program will join us to answer
questions about maples, pines, hemlock and more. After the hike, stick around at Snow Farm Winery for VT
Maple Open House weekend festivities, including a pop-up farmers’ market and sugar-making demonstration.
This will take place on April 2 from 10 to 11:30 am.
Discover which native plants are in bloom in May at the Landon Community Trail. South Hero resident and
nature enthusiast Chuck Hulse will teach us the basics of wildflower identification on May 21 from 10 to 11:30
am.
RSVPs are welcome for all of our naturalist walks
Location: Trails in South Hero. Information: Katy at 802-372-3786 or email katy@shlt.org
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ALBURGH
By: Gina Lewis,
Library Director
802-796-6077,
alburgpl@gmail.com
NEW BOOKS: New books this week are “Off
The Grid” by C.J. Box, “The Steel Kiss” by Jeffrey
Deaver, and “The Waters of Eternal Youth” by
Donna Leon.
SOUPER SUNDAY: The library will be
holding it’s annual Souper Sunday on Sunday,
March 20th 1:30 - 3:30. $5 all you can eat Soup,
Bread, and Desserts.
RADA: The library will be running a fundraiser
selling RADA cutlery! If you are interested in
purchasing something please stop by the library
and take a look at the catalog! You may also
contact any library trustee to place an order. The
monies raised in the fundraiser will be used for
purchasing new books and supporting library
programs. This fundraiser will be going on until
March 25th.
BOOK NIGHT: Monday, March 14 at 7:00
pm to discuss the book “Double Whammy” by
Carl Hiaasen.
TRUSTEES: The library trustees will meet on
Wednesday, March 16 at 9:00 am.
STORYTIME: Preschool story time is held
every Monday at 11:30 am. Stories, Crafts, and
Snacks are provided!
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM: The library
after school program is in full swing! For a
schedule of after school events please call Amy
796-6077.
ADULT COLORING: The Coloring group is
meeting every Thursday from 4-6. We provide
coloring books and pencils. Come play with us!
WRITING GROUP: Every Friday from 6-8
pm a group of creative writers are meeting.
Anyone who enjoys writing (regardless of age) is
welcome to attend.
PASSES: The library has a discounted and
free admission passes that may be checked out
for the day. Passes include the ECHO center, VT
state parks, VT historical parks, the Maritime
Museum, and Shelburne Museum.
16 South Main Street, Alburgh
– www.alburghpl.org Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday: 1:00 to 6:00 pm; Tuesday: 9:00
to 5:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 to 1:00 pm.
GRAND ISLE
By: Kathy Tulissi, Librarian
802-372-4797, grandislefreelibrary@
hotmail.com
NEW BOOKS: “Scandalous Behavior” by
Stuart Woods, “The Vegetarian” By Han Kang
and “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams” by Stephen
King. “Listen, Slowly” by Thanhha Lai; “The
Thing About Jellyfish” by Ali Benjamin.
North Hero, VT
(802)372-9514
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 is
first Wednesday of each month. We have started
Yoga for kids every second Wednesday with
Anza Meyers – we are so excited. Hope to see
you there.
FIBER NIGHT: Meet us on Thursday evenings,
6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome even those who do not
do a fiber craft. Come and see what we do, meet
new people, get re-acquainted with old friends
and enjoy the conversation. Fiber crafts include:
knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider, etc.
FREE PASSES: The Library has passes for the
ECHO Museum, Shelburne Farms and Vermont
History Museum, Vermont Historical Site and
Vermont State Park Passes. Check out our Library
Blog for more details. Through the generosity of
the Friends Group of Grand Isle Public Library
we purchased a Shelburne Museum Pass you
will need an up-to-date Library card to use the
Shelburne Museum Pass. Be sure to check the
hours and admission dates of the museums.
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 - Free WIFI
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
The library is closed for the season.
NORTH HERO
By: Judy Poquette, Librarian
802-372-5458, nhlibrary@comcast.net
Borrow our library pass for reduced admission
to the Echo Center. We also have passes for
Vermont History Museum and Vermont Heritage
Galleries.
NEW IN THE LIBRARY:
BOOKS: “The Passenger” by Lisa Lutz, “The
Infinite Sea” by Richard Yancey, “Beloved
Enemy” by Eric Lustbader, “The Things We
Keep” by Sally Hepworth, “The Forgetting
Time” by Sharon Guskin, “In Other Words” by
Jhumpa Lahiri, “Cometh the Hour” by Jeffrey
Archer. “The Immortal Irishman: The Irish
Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero”
by Timothy Egan. “Off the Grid” by C.J. Box,
“A Friend of Mr. Lincoln” by Stephen Harrigan,
“River of No Return” by David Bertsch.
DVDS: “Creed”, “Spectre”, “Maze Runner: The
Scorch Trials”, “Champlain: the Lake Between.”
Coming soon: “Mockingjay Part 2” and T”he
Peanuts Movie”. CHILDRENS’ ITEMS: “Beep Beep Go To
Sleep” by Todd Tarpley, “The Grasshopper and
the Ant” by Jerry Pinkney.
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
Librarian Judy Poquette is
retiring and this is her last North
Hero Library update. We wish
Judy the very best! It has been a
pleasure to work with her!
Congratulations on your
retirement!
SOUTH HERO
By: Keagan Calkins, Director
802-372-6209,
southherolibrary@gmail.com
TODDLER TUNES: Saturday, March 26 at
10:00 am led by Lee English. Stop by to sing,
dance, and play!
PAINTING PARTY: Tuesday, March 8 from
5:30 to 7:30. Learn to paint a beautiful winter
scene while conversing and enjoying snacks
and refreshments. Please pre-register. $25 per
person.
PJ STORYTIME: Wednesday, March 16 at
6:00 pm. Wear your Pajamas to the library for
Storytime, snacks, a craft and fun!
NEEDLE FELT OWL: Friday, March 18 3:00
to 5;30 pm. Learn to needle-felt your own owl.
RUSTY BLACKBIRDS: Wednesday, March 30
at 6:30 pm. Green Mountain Audubon Society
presents “Rusty Blackbirds: Going but not Gone
– Yet”
BOOK DISCUSSION: Wednesday, April 20
from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. “84 Charing Cross Road”
by Helene Hanff.
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board of
Trustees Meeting is held on the second Tuesday
of every month at 4:30 pm, and it is open to
the public. Please note the next meeting will be
March 8.
75 South Street, South Hero
– www.southherolibrary.org Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:00
to 8:00 pm; Friday: 3:00 to 6:00 pm;
Saturday: 9:00 to 3:00 pm.
ACROSS THE
LAKE
Submitted by: Mary Racicot
Send your news to sara@primelink1.net
NCCS CHEERLEADERS WIN COMPETITION
Congratulations to the Northeastern Clinton
Central School cheerleaders on their first place win
in the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Section
VII State Qualifier Cheerleading Competition at
Beekmantown High School this past week.
The team won the overall title as well as first place
in the Small Varsity category.
Moriah Central School won second place in Small
Varsity and Northern Adirondack took third place in
the same category.
NCCS BOYS VARSITY WINS SECTION VII
CHAMPIONSHIP
When the Northeastern Clinton Central School
Boys Cougar basketball team of 7 went to the floor to
play the Section VII Class B championship their team
the number of players was a question, however, the
team went on to beat Saranac with a win of 52 to 41.
It was an exciting game and the boys gave it their
all to come out on top according to Coach Robb
Garrand.
Melik McLeod led the team with 20 points and his
teammates carried the game with their baskets and
defensive play. The scoring was Hollister 9, Beasley
12, McManus 3, Duffy 8, with Mossey and Bousbon
assisting in defense.
It was on to Glens Falls to play in the NYSPHSAA
Class B boys’ basketball sub-regional on Wednesday
when the Cougars lost to Hudson with a score of 7666.
Coach Garrand and the NCCS Cougars can be
proud of their accomplishments this season and we
congratulate them!
LADY COUGARS ADVANCE TO REGIONALS
It was an exciting game of basketball to have NCCS
Lady Cougar Kayla Carder reach a mile-stone of 1,000
points in her high school basketball career and to
also be on the team that will go on to the NYSPHSAA
regional in Canton.
The girls earned the privilege of playing
the regional by defeating Glens Falls 56-50 in a
NYSPHSAAA Class B girls’ basketball sub-regional
game at Glens Falls Civic Center on Wednesday.
It was a good game as both teams played hard
and with expertise. Coach Frank Dumas is proud of
his girls for coming off with the win against a good
team. It is on to Canton this weekend. Good Luck to
the Lady Cougars and Coach Dumas.
GRANT FOR NEW HEALTH CENTER IN CHAMPLAIN
Hudson Headwaters Health Network has received
$2,977.03 from New York State to help replace its
health center in Champlain. The state grant is part
of more than $18 million awarded to capital projects
that will help create community-based, high quality
and cost-effective health care programs in Clinton,
Franklin and Essex counties.
“These funds will help Hudson Headwaters
expand essential health care services to people
living in the towns of Champlain, Altona, Chazy, West
Chazy, Mooers and the Village of Rouses Point,”
said John Rugge, MD, CEO. These Northern Clinton
County communities are home to more than 17,000
residents.
The existing facility, North Country Family Health,
is the only local primary care office. Last year, people
sought medical care at North Country Family Health
with nearly 17,500 visits; 30% higher than the
previous year,” Rugge said.
The new health center will have 24 primary care
exam rooms, three behavioral health-counseling
rooms; a procedure room and additional space for
specialty care services. “Our goal is to expand access
to health care to better serve the area,” Rugge said.
To that end, Hudson Headwaters is working with
the University of Vermont Health Network, which
includes CVPH to bring
additional services to
the new health center.
The new 25,916
square-foot
health
center will be located
on Route 11, just east
of the Northway.
Construction
is
expected to begin this
spring and cost about
$9 million to build and
outfit.
In addition to the
state funds, Hudson
Headwaters previously
secured $1 million from
the U.S. Department
of Health and Human
Services, $250,000 from
the Northern Border
Regional Commission,
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Hudson Headwaters is a not-for-profit, communitybased network of 17 health centers serving the
Adirondack North Country and Glens Falls Region
since 1981. Its services include comprehensive
primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral
health, dentistry, lab, imaging and more.
37TH ANNUAL SKATING SHOW
Fire and Ice is the theme the North Country
Skating Club will present for their 37th Annual Skating
Show on Saturday, March 12 at 6:30 pm and Sunday,
March 13 at 2 pm at the Rouses Point Civic Center.
CHAMPLAIN HISTORY SERIES 2016
The Village of Champlain History Center Series
2016 will hold its first presentation with Dr. Connie
Shemo discussing “A Bridge Between Cultures: Two
Chinese Women Physicians and their Medical Work
in China and the United States 1890s to 1930s” at the
Samuel de Champlain History Center on Wednesday,
March 9 at 6:30 pm.
This event is open to the public and is free.
Refreshments will be provided.
ELECTION DAY IN VILLAGES OF ROUSES POINT AND
CHAMPLAIN
Voters will go to the polls to elect a mayor and two
trustees in the Village of Rouses Point on Tuesday,
March 15. All candidates are running unopposed.
Running for Mayor is Daniel Letourneau who is
seeking the position now held by outgoing Mayor
George Rivers who decided to not seek re-election,
a position he has held for several years. Ben Arno
and Tom Dart are each seeking a trustee position,
which will be vacated by Trustees Brad Martin and
Joseph Treadwell. Both trustees decided not to seek
re-election.
In the Village of Champlain, incumbent village
Trustees Thomas Trombley and Amy Gehrig will
run for another two year term. Both are running
unopposed.
It is important that residents go out to vote to
support these candidates. Last year, in the Village
of Rouses Point, a write-in vote win gave John Mott
a position on the Village of Rouses Point defeating
candidate Joseph Treadwell. A few years ago, Justice
LaBounty was returned to office on a write-in vote
defeating candidate Michael Phillips.
The voting hours are from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m.
Rouses Point residents will vote at the Rouses Point
Civic Center, Lake Street, Rouses Point and Champlain
residents will vote at the Champlain Village Offices,
1104 Route 9, Champlain.
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER
American Legion Post 912 will be hosting a St.
Patrick’s Day Dinner of corned beef and cabbage on
Thursday, March 17 from 4 to 7 pm at the American
Legion on Pratt Street in Rouses Point.
Tickets are $10 for adults, seniors $8 and under
5 is free. Take-out dinners will be available. There
will be Irish dancers for your entertainment at 4:30
pm and there will be music from 6 to 9 pm for your
listening and dancing pleasure.
ROUSES POINT STAGE BINGO BENEFIT
The Rouses Point Center Stage Committee will
be holding a benefit prize bingo at the Alburgh Fire
Station on Friday, March 11 with the first game at
6:30 pm and door opening at 5 pm.
There will be bingo mania with prizes including a
6-piece patio set with umbrella, Akwesasne Casino
package, Ethan Allen cruise tickets, wine, gift baskets,
gift certificates, a 50/50 lottery and more.
All proceeds will be used for the benefit of the
Samuel de Champlain Stage summer programs
and concerts. The Stage committee has a long list
of interesting programs of music, dance and other
events planned for Summer 2016 for the enjoyment
of residents of the Northern Tier. There is no charge
for any of these performances.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
HOMETOWN CABLE
Home Town Cable, 24, is the viewer-supported,
local cable-TV/Internet channel for the communities
of Altona, Champlain, Chazy, Ellenburg, Mooers and
Rouses Point. Daily 4-hour programming starts play
at 11, 3 and 7 both am and pm, except Wednesday
which is a 3-hour program shown at 11, 2, 5 and 8
both am and pm. Programming is also available as
free video-on-demand at www.plattsburgh.com and
www.hometowncablenetwork.com.
Wednesday March 9: Champlain vs. Ellenburg
third and fourth grade boys’ basketball; NAC vs. NCCS
JV girls’ basketball. Thursday and Friday, March 10
and 11: NAC vs. NCCS varsity boys’ basketball; NCCS
vs. Plattsburgh boys’ hockey; Rouses Point Village
board meeting. Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and
13: Talking Business with Joey Trombley at Kyle’s
Auction House in Mooers; Our Little Corner with
Gordie Little and “Frontier Town Abandoned Theme
Park Then and Now” followed by What’s Going on
Here with Bob Venne in Frontier Town. Monday and
Tuesday, March 14 and 15: Chazy vs. Westport varsity
girls’ basketball; NCCS vs. Beekmantown varsity
boys’ basketball; Champlain Town board meeting.
Wednesday, March 16: Champlain Rouses Point vs.
Ellenburg third and fourth grade boys’ basketball;
NAC vs. NCCS JV boys’ basketball; St. Patrick’s Choir
and their Irish Concert at the Anchorage.
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TOWN MEETING 2016
TOWN OFFICER RESULTS
Moderator 1 year: Ben W. Joseph – 381
Selectboard 3 year: Ben W. Joseph – 399
Selectboard 2 year: Evan Potvin – 362
Lister 3 year: Marilyn Lagrow – 350
Auditor 3 year: Bart Wilcox – 338
Cemetery Commissioner 5 year – Frank Dattilio – 374
Library Trustee 4 year: Bob Greenough – 376
Library Trustee 3 year: Marie Kilbride – 364
Library Trustee 2 year: No minimum vote
First Constable 1 year: Jim Benson – 369
Town Agent 1 year: Marie Kilbride – 366
Grand Juror 1 year: Pamela Eaton – 365
Planning Commissioner 3 year: Richard Mitchell –
332
Planning Commissioner 3 year: Chip Porter – 292
Planning Commissioner 2 year: Pete Johnson – 385
ARTICLES
- Town Budget of $897,479, $683,129 to be raised by
taxes: Yes – 317 / No – 80
- North Hero Volunteer Fire Department Equipment
$28,000: Yes – 386 / No- 23
- North Hero Volunteer Fire Department
Communication Portion of $19,000: Yes – 379 / No
– 30
- Grand Isle Rescue Operating Expenses of $10,000:
Yes – 375 / No – 34
- Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department Sum of $50,336:
Yes – 323 / No – 78
- North Hero Elementary Facility Fees Incurred by
Town and Community Programs $31,000: Yes – 318 /
No – 79
-Pelots Bay Restoration Association effort of cleaning
and removal of invasive weeds from Pelots Bay and
Carry Bay sum of $10,000: Yes – 231 / No – 173
- Visiting Nurses Association Sum of $6,750: Yes –
357 / No – 43
- North Hero Historical Society Sum of $4,000: Yes –
290 / No – 110
- Voices Against Violence Laurie’s House Sum of
$1,000: Yes – 297 / No – 97
- North Hero Library Trustees authorization to spend
all funds (i.e. fund raising, town allocations, grants,
etc.) for support of the Library: Yes – 380 / No – 25
SCHOOL BALLOT RESULTS
-School Budget of $1,634,963: Yes – 270 / No – 115
School Moderator 1 year: Ben W. Joseph – 373
School Director 3 year: Judith Wimble – 344
School Director 2 year: A Dave Davis – 337
YOUR NEWS IS WELCOME
Does your department, committee, board,
organization, or school have news that you’d like
to share. The Islander welcomes all of the above to
submit their news, information, events and activities
for publication here.
Your information is welcome. Our readers,
residents and taxpayers want to hear from you.
The email address for submissions is islander@
vermontislander.com and you are welcome to call
the office with any questions, 802-372-5600. If there
is anything we can be of help with, please contact us.
NEWS FROM NORTH HERO PARKS AND
RECREATION
By Berney Skutel
The North Hero Parks and Recreation Committee,
would like to thank the citizens of North Hero for
passing the 2016 Town Budget. With the support
of North Hero taxpayers, we can now look forward
to providing affordable summer camps and swim
lessons for the children and grandchildren of North
Hero. We will be able to fund our Youth Assistant
program, enabling young adults from North Hero
to learn important job and life skills. Furthermore,
we will be able to continue the renovation at Camp
Ingalls, making these historical buildings safe and
accessible for all. We are happy to be able to sponsor
other events that benefit our small town such as the
annual Green Up Day Celebration at Camp Ingalls, the
Winter Dance Series at
the Community Hall and
the end of summer Senior
Lunch at Camp Ingalls.
We will also be able to
maintain our extensive
trail system at Pelots
Natural Area and Camp
Ingalls and Butternut
Ridge area along with
several Geocache sites.
By far the most exciting
new venture will be the
agreement recently made
with the Vermont State
Parks to admit all North
Hero residents to Knight
Point State Park at no
cost. This means that
North Hero residents will
have free admission to
the park for the entire
season. By the end of
May, we will have resident
entrance cards available
at the Town Office. We
appreciate your support
and commitment to our
town.
Now is the time to sign
up for summer camps and
swim lessons. Information
can be found on the town
website: northherovt.com
SCHOOL NEWS
By Joe Restighini,
Principal
I would like to
extend a sincere thank
you to all of those who
voted last Tuesday. The
overwhelming
turnout
and sheer volume of votes
is a great testament to the
fact that the community
has an opinion on the
issues of the day. In
passing the budget your
voice gives us further
energy to be awesome
for your future leaders. I
can assure you that your
vote is for a rigorous
curriculum, a dedicated
and invested team of teachers, excellent extracurricular opportunities and community events that
are welcoming to all. Thank you.
Next week ends the second trimester. Thursday is
a half day for students and Friday there is no school
for students. Teachers, staff and I will be working on
assessment data and preliminary results show great
progress. Our Fountas and Pinnell data from the fall
offered a 52% proficient or above rate. This reflected
some summer regression and although the number
was concerning we were hopeful of the learning
to come. Testing just concluded for the winter and
our score is now 72% proficient or above. The grade
4 class tested at 100% proficiency or above. The
Fountas and Pinnell is an English Language Arts test
and screens students on: fluency, comprehension,
accuracy and is a researched method for finding
student instructional levels. Growth and progress!
Our first and second graders had a special guest
this past week from the Vermont Astronomical
Society. Ronald Anstey came to share his photographs
and knowledge on our known solar system. Students
were thrilled to learn about the Orion Nebula, red
and blue stars and facts about the planets. Did you
know that our sun is only a medium size star, but is
big enough for a million Earth’s to fit inside? Go to
vtastro.org to learn more. There is an event every
summer, hosted by a local friend on Poor Farm Road,
where the stars line up and everyone is invited. BYOT;
bring your own telescope!
Please contact the office if you need childcare for
the teacher in service day on Friday.
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NORTH HERO RECREATION COMMITTEE
LOOKING FOR SUMMER YOUTH ASSISTANTS
The North Hero Recreation Committee is accepting
applications from young people of the town of North
Hero, including those whose parents or grandparents
reside in the town, for youth assistants at our summer
camps. If you have completed grades 7 through 12 or
are between the ages of 13 and 18, enjoy working
with children and love to be outside our camps might
be just what you are looking for. Applicants may
choose among Nature, Story Telling, Art and Kayak
camps or apply for them all. A stipend of $100 to $200
will be offered to successful candidates. Application
deadline is Saturday, April 30. __________________________
CRIME WATCH 2/29-3/6
Thur 3/3: Drugs
Former State Wrestling
Champ Helps Team
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By Lyn Jarvis
Who was to know that Ryan Johnston, proprietor
of McKee’s Pub and Grill in South Hero was twice the
Vermont State Wrestling Champ? Pictured above,
with his niece Vera, that was revealed in a recent Fox
44 sportscast. Johnston graduated from Springfield
High School in 1996 where he was part of the Cosmos
wrestling team. Coached by the late Bob Schweitzer
those glory days faded due to budget cuts and space
restrictions. That is about to change says current
coach Donnie Beebe who has been working for years
to bring his recreational team to the varsity level.
Ryan Johnston pictured with his niece
Having to practice on small mats in a closed down elementary school, local
fund raising and a generous donation from Johnston has enabled the purchase of
a full size wrestling mat. The team hopes to return to the varsity power they once
were when he led the Cosmos to two state championships. To see the story, go to
Fox 44 Ryan Johnston.
East Shore Vineyard Opens
Tasting Room in South Hero
East Shore Vineyard, a vineyard and winery that produces some of Vermont’s
most exciting and delicious wines, is pleased to announce the opening of their
tasting room on East Shore Road in South Hero.
Owners and childhood friends Ben Durant and Hal Evans purchased the
vineyard in 2012 from Durant’s in-laws, Bob and Linda Livingstone. Since then, they
have worked hard to take East Shore to the next level. With the 2014 acquisition
of the Landon Farm in South Hero, Durant and Evans made a commitment to the
Champlain Islands and their dream of having a destination tasting room, winery,
and vineyard where locals and visitors alike can gather.
The tasting room is currently open for winter hours Fridays from 12pm to 7pm,
Saturdays from 12pm to 6pm and Sundays from 12pm to 5pm. Dates are also
available for parties and events, including weddings, throughout the summer and
fall.
The Tasting Hall is located at 20 East Shore Road in South Hero. Please
contact Ben or Hal at 802-372-3090 for questions and information or visit www.
eastshorevineyard.com.
LCBP Hosts History of the
Adirondack Park!
The Lake Champlain Basin Program will host History of the Adirondack Park on
Thursday, March 10 at the LCBP office in Grand Isle.
The LCBP will host guest speaker Jim Connolly, former Planning Director
at Adirondack Park Agency. Connolly, who also served as the New York DEC
coordinator for the Lake Champlain Basin Program, will share historic images of
charcoal kilns and mountain life around the time the Park was formed and discuss
water supply concerns.
This free public program begins at 6:30 pm in the Lake Champlain Basin Program
Office and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Building, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle,
located just north of the Grand Isle ferry entrance. Homemade desserts will be
served.
Location: 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle. Information: 802-372-3213
Gift of the Forest: Wabanaki Maple
Sugaring
On Friday, March 11 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Missisquoi Refuge Headquarters
Building please join Dr. Fred Wiseman as he investigates oral history and folkloric
evidence for maple sugaring by ancient Wabanaki people. Dr. Wiseman will
attempt to “tease” out truth and theory behind maple sugaring as a true cultural
and agricultural practice among local indigenous peoples or perhaps something
borrowed, at least in part, from early European arrivals. Dr. Wiseman examines
the evidence as well as Wabanaki maple collecting and processing tools to attempt
to get clarity as to the Wabanaki aboriginality of Maple sugaring.
Location: Missisquoi Refuge Headquarters Building
Refuge Owl Prowl Walk
Please Join Friends Board member, Ken Copenhaver for an evening walk to
watch and listen for some of our resident birds who operate during the “night
shift ”. The 2016 Owl Prowl will be offered to interested refuge visitors this winter
on Friday evening March 11 from 6 until 9 pm and will start at the Stephen Young
Marsh Trail on Tabor Road. The Stephen Young Marsh trail is located on Tabor Road
one-mile south of Route 78. Look for signage worded “Refuge Trails Parking” for
the Parking lot location. Resident owls including great horned owls, barred owls
and screech owls all frequent the refuge trail areas in the winter and early spring.
Dress appropriately for this time outside and bring a low intensity flashlight with
you.
Location: Stephen Young Marsh Trail, Tabor Road, Swanton. Information:
Register at 802-868-4781
The Islander, March 8, 2016 Page 10
Last Chance for Tickets
to St. Patrick’s Gala at
McKee’s Pub
Join your friends
and neighbors for
the fourth annual St.
Patrick’s celebration
at McKee’s Island Pub
and Pizza to benefit
the Island Arts Youth
Scholarship
Fund.
Tom
Chappelow’s
Seawolves,
out
of Isle La Motte,
will entertain with
chanteys and jigs.
Doors open at 6 pm
on Sunday, March 13. Island Arts members, friends
and area businesses including Hackett’s Orchard,
Shore Acres, A & B Beverages, North Hero House,
Leunig’s Bistro and Ben & Jerry’s have all donated
items for a silent auction that will be orchestrated by
Dick Malone, of South Hero.
But the stars of the evening are the chefs at
McKee’s Pub, under the direction of Ryan Johnston,
who will serve an all-you-can-eat corned beef dinner
with all the trimmings including boiled cabbage,
potatoes, carrots, Caesar salad, lamb stew and a
fruited bread pudding. $25 tickets may be purchased
at McKee’s, the Alburgh Public Library and by calling
the Island Arts office at 802-372-8889. Tickets may
also be purchased at the door.
Location: McKee’s Pub, South Hero. Information:
802-372-8889
Academic Kudos
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List: Timothy Bonin of Milton; Cole Cooper and
Bocephus Leduc, both of Rouses Point and Alec LaPierre of Chazy.
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
The following student has been named to the Dean’s List: Devin Latremore of Chazy.
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List: Emily Miner of Fairfax and Abigail
Thompson of Swanton.
ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List: Thomas A. Bedard of Mooers; Evie S.
Brahmstedt of Swanton; Katherine E. Centabar of St. Albans; Everett M. Gander and Sean M. Morrissey
both of Milton and Molly Manning of Fairfax.
EMERSON COLLEGE
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List: Marijke Ameigh of North Hero; Liam
Gibbons and Michaela Halnon both of Milton.
RICE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
The following students have been named to Honor Roll: Isabel Kline; Jordan Lawrence and Brynn
Murray.
ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
Emily L. Brown of Grand Isle is participating in an off-campus study abroad program during the Spring
2016 semester in Denmark.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Jennifer C. Morris of South Hero earned a Master of Public Health in Global Health. Congratulations
Jennifer!
PRATT INSTITUTE
The following student was named to the Dean’s List: Christine Perry of Milton.
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
Alicia Muir of Milton, class of 2019 at Connecticut College, has been named to the Dean’s list for the
2015 fall semester, achieving high honors.
ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
Thomas A. Bedard of Mooers has been selected for membership into Beta Beta Beta, the national
biological honorary society, at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Bedard is a member of the
Class of 2017 and is majoring in biology.
South Hero Players
Present
“Almost Maine”
The South Hero Players are pleased to present
“Almost Maine”, a quirky, romantic comedy by John
Cariani.
As the northern lights shimmer in the star filled
sky above the mythical town of “Almost Maine” its
residents find themselves falling in and out of love in
unexpected and often hilarious ways.
March 24 through 26 and April 1 through 3, the
play will be on stage at the Camp Ta-Kum-Ta Barn in
South Hero.
All shows are at 7 pm except on Sunday, April 3
is a matinee at 2 pm. “Almost Maine” is directed by
Noni Stuart. Proceeds are to benefit Camp Ta-KumTa.
Tickets cost $12 for general admission; seniors
and children under the age of 14 are $10. Advance
ticket locations are Keeler’s Bay Variety, South Hero;
A & B Beverage, Grand Isle and Harborside Harvest
Market, North Hero.
“A series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes
about love with a touch of good-natured magic
realism, witty, romantic, unsentimental, “ The New
York Times”
Location: Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, Sunset View Road,
South Hero.
All You Can Eat
Breakfast
The Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department is having
an All You Can Eat Breakfast Easter Sunday, March
27 from 7 to Noon. Menu includes pancakes, eggs to
order, ham, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, coffee,
juice and milk. Prices are: $9 Adults; $8 Seniors; $7
ages 6 to 12 and free for 5 and under.
Location: Alburgh Fire Department
The Islander, March 8, 2016 Page 11
Cleaning Up Our Streets
By Tonya L. Poutry
About this time last year, the Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department, (GISD) began
receiving reports of used needles in various locations, discarded on Reynolds
Road in Grand Isle. Several other locations including Marycrest -- Grand Isle’s
Town Beach, Adam School Road, and the Grand Isle Recreational Park, to name a
few, followed.
Miranda Brugger, formerly of Grand Isle was arrested in conjunction with the
disposed needles. Needles found on Moccasin Avenue, during Green Up Day in
May 2015, were traced back to Brugger through an investigation by Sergeant
Blake Allen.
Brugger was initially charged with reckless endangerment; however, a more
appropriate and much stronger charge of Creating a Public Health Hazard was
brought given the facts of the case by State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito.
Brugger, currently incarcerated, was convicted of Violation of Condition of Release, three Violations of
Probation and Creating a Public Health Hazard on Thursday, March 3 at the Grand Isle County Courthouse.
State’s Attorney DiSabito credits the conviction to the incredible investigative work of Sergeant Blake Allen
of GISD, in collaboration with the State’s Attorney office.
“Grand Isle County is so very fortunate to have such dedicated and professional law enforcement officers
such as Sgt. Allen. Used needles and other sharps are dangerous to people and pets if not disposed of safely
because they can injure people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions.” said DiSabito.
Brugger will serve thirty days to three years in jail and is credited with serving forty-two days thus far. Her
release is determined by the Department of Corrections. Another requirement DiSabito added to the plea
agreement was that Ms. Brugger, “shall sign up and participate in Green Up Day on May 7, 2016.” This was a
non-negotiable provision in the plea agreement from the State’s Attorney office.
“In Grand Isle County, we will not tolerate the littering and dumping of used needles wherever illegal
substance abusers feel like. It creates a public health hazard and puts our neighbors at risk”, stated DiSabito.
___________________________________________________
A new report of needles at the Grand Isle Rec Park, has residents concerned and taking action.
Residents in the immediate area are on alert for suspicious people and vehicles. The Grand Isle Sheriff’s
Department asks that you contact them immediately in the event that you witness suspicious circumstances.
If you find needles, please report them to the GISD at 802-372-4482. You can submit an anoymaus tip at www.
grandislesheriffvt.org
“We will not be victims of those that choose to discard needles, rob our businesses and live in fear of these
criminals,” said Julie Dickie.
Dickie, Grand Isle Resident and owner of The Outhouse was burglarized last September. Four people have
been arraigned in conjunction with the burglary of The Outhouse, Kim’s Snackbar, and several home burglaries.
Instead of being a victim, Dickie has organized a Personal Safety and Self Defense Class to be held at the Grand
Isle School this Saturday, March 12. It is open to all and free.
Personal safety and awareness is an important topic for everyone and no technique will work all the time,
but being aware of your surroundings at all times is important. A hands-on demonstration to help a person
escape an attack as well as proper use of pepper spray will be used.
The presenters will be Robert Kalinowski and his daughter Whitney. Robert has nearly 30 years of law
enforcement experience. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Vermont State Police and he is currently the
Training Coordinator and Firearms Coordinator at the Bennington County Sheriff’s Office. Robert spent
approximately 10 years training new recruits at the academy, training his co-workers and other various law
enforcement agencies in the subject area of Non-Lethal Use of Force and the proper use of deploying pepper
at
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
spray. Prior to retirement, Robert spent his last 5
years with the Vermont State Police as their Firearms
Training Coordinator and continues to help instruct
at the academy. Robert and Whitney have done
numerous personal safety presentations for different
groups.
Bob and Whitney recently have been part of the
MACE Safety program, see their video here: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9ZDpLPuXA
In addition to the Personal Safety presentation,
Sheriff Ray Allen of the Grand Isle Sheriff’s
Department will also be providing a Public Safety
presentation geared toward children. Topics include
safe homes, schools and neighborhoods.
This all-ages seminar is proudly sponsored by
The Outhouse, The Islander, McKee’s Island Pub &
Pizza and the Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department. Light
refreshments will be served.
The Islander, March 8, 2016 Page 12
History of the Abenaki
and their French Allies
Vermonters with early ancestral roots in the state
may be familiar with research techniques for Yankee
or Quebecois history but they can be stumped when
encountering Native American ancestry. Jeanne
Brink will discuss the history of the Abenaki and their
relationship with their French allies. She will also talk
about the Abenaki of the twenty-first century and
their efforts to preserve their culture, traditions and
language.
This class will take place on March 12 from 10:30
to Noon and the cost is $5.
We are also open for research Tuesdays 3 to 9:30
pm and Saturdays from 10 to 4 pm.
Location: 377 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester.
Information: http://www.vtgenlib.org or 802-3109285
Comfort Food Dinner
All are invited to welcome Daylight Savings
Time and support the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire
Department at a Comfort Food Dinner.
The dinner will be held at St. Joseph’s Church on
Sunday, March 13 from 4 to 6 pm.
Prices: $10 Adults; $6 children 8 and under and
$25 immediate family maximum. The menu includes
scalloped potatoes, ham, goulash, macaroni and cheese, taco chicken chili, veggie
platter and desserts. Location: St. Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle.
Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
Postponed
The American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting is
postponed from March 7 to March 14 at 6 pm. This meeting is the birthday of The
American Legion and we will have a pizza followed by cake.
The American Legion will be electing officers for 2016-2017. The American Legion
Auxiliary will be nominating Officers for 2016-2017. All members are welcome and
encouraged to attend. Location: American Legion Post, Alburgh.
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
Come and join us at the St. Andrew’s United Church Hall in Hemmingford on
Thursday, March 17 for a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon put on by the United Church
Women from 11:30 to 1:30 pm, serving ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans,
veggies, assorted salads, dessert, tea, coffee and juice. Location: St. Andrew’s United
Church Hall, Hemmingford.
Fish Fry
Sacred Heart Parish will host a Fish Fry featuring fried perch, macaroni and
cheese, tater tots, coleslaw, rolls, beverages and a dessert on Friday, March 18 from
4:30 to 7:30 pm. This all you can eat meal is $10 for adults; children ages 6 to 12 cost
$5. Take outs for $10. Location: Sacred Heart Parish Center, 8 Hall Street, Chazy, NY
South Hero Masonic Lodge Supper
The Masonic Lodge will be hosting an oyster stew and ham dinner with sides
and dessert on March 12 from 5 to 7 pm at the South Hero Congregational Church.
Price is $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 12. Come on out and help support the
Lodge! Location: South Hero Congregational Church. Information: www.patmos17.
com
Online Registration for
Isle La Motte 5K Race & ½ Mile
Fun Run at St. Anne’s Shrine
By Paul Hinman
Online registration for this year’s Isle La Motte 5K and 1/2 mile Fun
Run on July 16 has begun. We are very proud that this year’s event will
benefit both the Isle La Motte Recreation Department and the Wounded
Warrior Project.
This charity provides assistance to our great service men and women
who have been injured. We are adding many new sponsors and will have
prizes for most age categories. We will also have tech shirts for the first
200 entrants. We look forward to having you at this year’s run/walk.
Follow Isle La Motte 5k on Facebook.
The course begins and ends at at the historic site of the St. Anne’s Shrine.
It is extremely fast and flat and along the west shore of Lake Champlain.
This year registration is being coordinated by RunVermont.org Online
registration link is: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/18923
Over 18 years of age -$25; 14 years thru age 18-$15; Under age 14-$3;
Active military and veterans-$15
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. There
will be prizes for all ½ Mile Fun runners and prizes for most age categories
and random prize drawings for all to win.
Food and water will be available for all participants.
Check-in and registration begins at 7:15 am. The Youth Fun Run (1/2
mile) is for those ages 12 years old and younger and will begin at 8:15 am.
The 5K starts at 8:30 am. An awards presentation will follow.
Location: St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte.
Information: 802-928-3434 or http://islelamotte.us/?pageid=28
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ACROSS THE
SandBAR
Submitted by: Lorinda A. Henry
Send your news to lamoillecounty@yahoo.com
TOWN CALENDAR
Wednesday, March 9 at 6 pm Recreation
Commission; Thursday, March 10 from 7 to 9 pm
Development Review Board; Tuesday, March 15 6 pm
Planning Commission; Tuesday, March 22 from 6:30
to 8:30 pm Conservation Commission; Thursday,
March 24 from 7 to 9 pm Development Review
Board; Tuesday, April 5 at 6 pm Planning Commission
THANK YOU TO VOTERS
By Town Manager’s Office
Thank you Milton for the great turnout to vote
on Town Meeting Day. 3,130 of our 7,571 registered
voters cast ballots; that is just over 40%! A much
higher turnout than in previous years.
Thanks for the support and passage of all Town
Meeting Articles.
POT HOLE REPAIR
The ever changing weather brings potholes. The
Highway Department will be out aggressively filling
potholes this week if the weather cooperates.
If you have a pothole repair to report, please
either fill out our citizen request online form at
address listed below or call our Public Works Office
at 802-893-6030. Reminder, the Vermont Agency
of Transportation maintains Route 7 and Route 2.
Potholes found on these roads can be reported
to the District Office directly at 802-655-1580 or
contact Milton Public Works and we will forward the
message to VTrans. Town Manager’s Office http://
request.miltonvt.org/request.html.
SUGAR ON SNOW PARTY
The next event will be our community Sugar
On Snow Party. This will be on Saturday, March 19,
please note this is a different day of the week than
in the past. Also new is the venue; we will be holding
it at the Arrowhead Senior Citizen Center, Middle
Road. The event is from 1 to 4 pm and admission is
free with donations accepted. The Sugar On Snow
has gotten so popular we needed more parking. The
center is also more accessible to all.
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
Milton’s seniors meet each Wednesday for
fun, friendship and food. All meals and programs
are sponsored by the Champlain Valley Agency on
Aging and are held at the Milton Arrowhead Senior
Citizens’ Center unless otherwise noted. Seniors age
60 and over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 802893-1619 at least 25 hours ahead for reservations.
A $4 donation is appreciated. CVAA Advocate is Julie
Petersen at 802-865-0360 or 1-800-642-5119. Meal
Site Coordinator is Rhonda Fletcher.
Menus for March: March 9, Salisbury steak with
gravy, tossed green salad with dressing, baked potato
and sour cream, wheat roll and butterscotch pudding
with topping; March 16, herb baked chicken breast,
carrots and peas, roasted red potatoes, wheat bread
and fruited Jell-O; March 23, soft burrito, beef and
beans filling with shredded cheese and lettuce, mild
salsa on the side, sour cream, plain potato chips and
fresh fruit; March 30, chicken and biscuits, mashed
potato, green beans and Mandarin oranges.
FOOD DRIVE
The Milton food shelf is in critical need of nonperishable food items to help our neighbors.
Donations can be made at the Milton Family
Community Center weekdays from 8:30 to 5 pm.
Questions? Contact Erik Wells at the Town Manager’s
Delicious
Roast Pork Dinner
Tired of being in the house? Want to skip cooking,
the clean-up and spend a pleasant evening with
friends and neighbors? The Islands in the Sun Senior
Center in Alburgh has a solution, bring your friends
and family and enjoy our fabulous roast pork feast!
Office at 802-891-8020
or ewells@town.milton.
vt.us.
The Milton Community
Center can always use
your help with the food
shelf.
Favored
items
include: Peanut Butter;
Jelly; Cereal, both cold
and hot; Poptarts and
Breakfast Bars; Canned
Meat: Tuna, Ham Salmon
or Chicken; Cream soup
for casseroles; Pasta
noodles, any shapes and
sizes except lasagna; Rice:
Rice-a-Roni, Uncle Bens
or Success Bags; Ready
Made Meals and Helpers, both Hamburger and
Tuna; Spaghetti Sauce; Canned Tomatoes; Tomato
Sauce; Tomato Paste; Canned Soups or Stews; Boxed
Lipton Cup-of-Soups or Ramen Noodles; Baking
and Pancake mix; Milk, shelf stable, evaporated or
powdered; Canned Vegetables; Canned Fruit; Fruit
Juices: the 12 ounce concentrate cans are great, easy
to store and pack; Spaghetti-O’s, Ravioli, Chili; Boxed
Macaroni n’ Cheese; Jell-O and Pudding; Snacks and
Crackers; Beans both dry and canned. Thank you for
your generosity.
PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
The Milton Public Library offers a wide variety of
programs for all ages.
EARLY LITERACY STORY TIMES: Mondays Infant
Story Time begins at 10 am for up to 18 months with
stories and songs; Tuesdays at 10 am is Preschool
Story Time for ages 3 to 5 with stories and crafts;
Fridays at 10 am is Toddler Story Time for ages 18
months to 3 years with stories and yoga and rhythmic
movement; Saturdays at 10 am Drop-in story time
for all ages with Cleo, the Therapy Dog coming first
and third Saturdays to enjoy being read to.
MORE WEEKLY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS: MFCC Play
Group every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30
to 11 am. Saturday playgroup is held at the Milton
Family Community Center. No fee, drop-ins and
home school also welcome. Adults get to meet other
parents and care-givers while the young ‘uns have
fun with a trained facilitator.
MONTHLY EVENTS FOR KIDS: Lego at the Library,
first and third Mondays from 3:30 to 5 pm for grades
K through 5. When you visit the library, be sure
to look for the kids’ creations on top of the youth
reading shelves! Maker Workshops for ages 11 and
up; next one is Jewelry Making on March 19 at 10
am.
ALL AGES: Game Night Tuesdays for older teens
and adults from 5 to 8 pm meets second and fourth
Tuesday of the month; drop in for games and fun. All
are welcome!
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS: Bridge Club meets
every Wednesday for all levels from 1 to 3 pm.
Daytime Handcrafters Club meets on third Thursdays
beginning at 1 pm and all are welcome. Writers’ Club
for beginning writers, second and fourth Mondays
from 6:30 to 8 pm. One-on-One Computer Classes,
sign-up required, third Wednesdays and first and
third Tuesdays of each month. Game Nights for
older teens and adults, second and fourth Tuesdays
from 5 to 8 pm. Adult Coloring Club, a new pastime
for grown-ups which is said to elicit a lot of the
benefits of meditation. Come check it out the second
Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 pm.
HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9 to 8 pm;
Friday 9 to 5 pm; Saturday 9 to 4 pm
All library programs are free of charge. To register
for events please call the library at 802-893-4644.
On Saturday, March 12 we will be serving a complete
dinner with all the home-made fixings that you love.
We are expecting a large crowd so please call
ahead and tell us how many people will be in your
party so we can plan enough for everyone. We will
begin serving at 5 pm. After dinner you can sit and
enjoy your coffee and dessert in a comfortable and
relaxed atmosphere. Join us for this first supper
of the season with delicious food and desserts. A
donation of $10 for adults, $9 for Seniors and $8 for
Alburgh Rod & Gun
Club Announces
Raffle Winners
The officers of the Alburgh Rod & Gun Club
thanks all who participated in their latest raffle held
throughout December and congratulates all of the
winners . Proceeds from the raffle enable the Club
to continue the upgrades to the facility. You must be
a member to use the range, and can purchase your
yearly memberships for $30 at Bill’s Sporting Goods
at A&B Beverage in Grand Isle, and also at the Bargain
Barn in Alburgh.
The club will be hosting hunter and bow hunter
education courses on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday,
April 10. You must register through the Vermont Fish
and Wildlife website and complete the online home
study course prior to attending.
Trash Survey
Northwest Solid Waste District needs your help
to gauge the success of their efforts! Please go to
the link below to take a quick survey about trash. If
you enter your contact info, you will be entered in a
drawing for a composting bin and a countertop food
scrap container. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/
nwswd_trash_survey
members is requested.
Proceeds will go toward further improvements
in the building so we can host more events for the
island community. Hope to see you all there. And do not forget, while you are at the Center,
you can renew your membership for 2016 and enjoy
the discounted price for all future dinners. It is a
good deal!
Location: Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
- Yogi Little League Baseball and
Softball Registration at Grand Isle
School Lobby; 6 to 7 pm
THURSDAY, MARCH 10
- History of the Adirondack Park at
Lake Champlain Basin Program,
Grand Isle; 6:30 pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
- Salsa Classes at North Hero
Community Hall; 7 pm
- Rouses Point Center Stage
holding Bingo Benefit at Alburgh
Fire Station; 5 pm
- Free Community Supper at
South
Hero
Congregational
Church; 5:30 to 7 pm
- Gift of the Forest: Wabanaki
Maple Sugaring at Missisquoi
Refuge, Swanton; 6:30 to 8 pm
- Refuge Owl Prowl Walk at
Stephen Young Marsh Trail,
Swanton; 6 to 9 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
- Rabies Clinic at the Alburgh Fire
Station; 10 to Noon
- Annual Relay for Life at
Catamount
Outdoor
Family
Center, Williston; 4 pm to Midnight
- Special Prize Bingo at Alburgh Fire
Station; 11 am
- Mason Lodge Supper at South Hero
Congregational Church; 5 to 7 pm
- Red Steller and the Working Man
Band at Kristy’s Corner, Grand Isle; 8
pm to Midnight
- Northern Lights Square Dance at
Northeastern Clinton Central School,
Champlain; 7:30 to 10 pm
- Free Haircuts at Cornerstone
Community Church, Milton; 10 to 2 pm
- Community Personal Safety Seminar
at Grand Isle School; 1 to 5 pm
- Roast Pork Dinner at Islands in the
Sun Senior Center, Alburgh; 5 pm
- Vermont Genealogy Library Class,
Colchester; 10:30 to Noon
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
- Fourth Annual All You Can Eat Corned
Beef Dinner with entertainment at
McKee’s Pub in South Hero; 6 pm
- GIVFD Comfort Food Dinner at St.
Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle; 4 to 6
pm
MONDAY, MARCH 14
Weekly
HAPPENingS
- REOCCURRING EVENTS -
MONDAY
Thursday
•Preschool Storytime at the
Alburgh Library; 11:30 am
•Film Night at the Alburgh Library; 7 pm
•Tai Chi with Rob Rousseau at
the South Hero Congregational Church; 9:00 to 10:00 am
•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
South Hero Congregational
Church; Noon.
•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
•Tai Chi with Rob Rousseau at
the South Hero Congregational Church 3:00 to 4:00 pm
•Bingo at St. Joseph’s Church,
Grand Isle; 6:15 pm
TUESDAY
•Living Strong in the Islands
Strength & Balance Training
at St. Rose of Lima Church,
South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am
•Tai Chi with Rob Rousseau at
the South Hero Congregational Church 3 to 4 pm
Wednesday
•Story Time at the Grand Isle
Library; 10 am
•Tai Chi with Rob Rousseau at
the South Hero Congregational Church 9:00 to 10:00 am
•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
South Hero Congregational
Church; Noon.
•Bingo at Islands in the Sun
Senior Center, Alburgh; 5 pm
Friday
•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
South Hero Congregational
Church; Noon.
•Writing Group meets at the
Alburgh Public Library; 6 to 8
pm
•Tai Chi with Rob Rousseau at
the South Hero Congregational Church 9 to 10 am
•Wine Down at Snowfarm
Vineyard 6 to 8:30 pm
To submit your weekly event, contact Tonya
at 802.372.5600 or
islander@vermontislander.com
*Some restrictions and fees may apply
- American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
meeting, Alburgh; 6 pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
- Vermont Genealogy Library
Class, Colchester; 10:30 to
Noon
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
- ECHO Community Science
Night, Burlington; 5:30 to 7 pm
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
- Corned Beef and Cabbage
Dinner with entertainment at
American Legion Post 912,
Rouses Point; 4 to 9 pm
- St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
at St. Andrew’s United Church
Hall, Hemmingford; 11:30 to
1:30 pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
- Salsa Classes at North Hero
Community Hall; 7 pm
- Bring a Gift Bingo at St.
Amadeus Parish, Alburgh; 5
pm
- Sacred Heart Parish Fish
Fry, Chazy; 4:30 to 7:30 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
- Ducks Unlimited Banquet at
the Alburgh American Legion;
4:30 pm
- Milton Historical Society
Sugar on Snow at Arrowhead
Senior Center, Milton; 1 to 4
pm
- Newman Center Film Series,
Plattsburgh; 7 pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
- Rabies Clinic at South Hero
Volunteer Fire Department;
Noon to 2 pm
- Salsa Classes at North Hero
Community Hall; 7 pm
- Palm Sunday Buffet Breakfast
at St. Rose Church, South
Hero; 7:30 am
- Souper Sunday at Alburgh
Library; 1:30 to 3:30 pm
- Palm Sunday Brunch at Peru
Community Church; 9 to 1 pm
- South Hero Land Trust Hike;
10 to 11:30 am
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
- Maunday Thursday Services
at South Hero Congregational
Church; 7 pm
- “Almost Maine” at Camp TaKum-Ta Barn, South Hero; 7
pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
- “Almost Maine” at Camp TaKum-Ta Barn, South Hero; 7
pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
- Egg Hunt, Bombardier Park
West, Milton; 10 am
- “Almost Maine” at Camp TaKum-Ta Barn, South Hero; 7
pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
- All You Can Eat Breakfast at
Alburgh Fire Department; 7 to
Noon
- Easter Sunrise Service on
Sweeney Hill, Town Line Road,
Grand Isle; 6:45 am
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
- South Hero Democratic PostPrimary Presidential Town
Caucus at South Hero Town
Office; 7 pm
Bring a Gift Bingo
St. Amadeus Parish will be hosting a
Bring-a-Gift Bingo on Friday, March 18. The
doors of the Parish center will open at 5
pm. The games will begin at 6 pm. The cost
is: $5 for 18 or fewer cards PLUS a gift; an
$8 to $10 value. Maurice’s wonderful soups
and more will be available at the Snack Bar.
Location: St. Amadeus Parish, Alburgh.
Information: stamadeus@fairpoint.net or
802-796-3481
Milton Historical
Society Upcoming
Events
On Saturday, March 19, the Historical
Society invites everyone to a Sugar on Snow
Party at the Arrowhead Senior Center from
1 to 4 pm. A new day and new location with
the same old fashioned fun: live music,
maple treats and of course, sugar on snow!
Do not miss the annual meeting on
Wednesday, April 7 at 7 pm at 13 School
Street, Milton.
Location: 46 Middle Road, Milton
Ducks Unlimited
Banquet in March
The Lake Champlain Islands Ducks
Unlimited Banquet will be held on Saturday,
March 19 at 4:30 pm. The event will be held
at the Alburgh American Legion.
Attendees requesting tickets before
March 1, will be entered to win $100 in
raffle tickets. Call Chairman
Location: Alburgh American Legion.
Information: Eddie at 802-752-0909 or
decoykid@hotmail.com
Women’s History
Month at the
Newman Center
To
mark
Women’s
History
Month, the 16mm film series at the
Newman Center salutes vintage character
actress Salome Jens, still going strong
at 80 and her 60th anniversary in film
and television. See her dynamic second
movie, 1961’s “Angel Baby,” in which she
is unforgettable as the female answer
to Burt Lancaster’s “Elmer Gantry” the
previous year. The film will be shown
on Saturday, March 19 at 7 pm. Location: 90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh.
Information: serious_61@yahoo.com
Rabies Clinic in
South Hero
The South Hero Volunteer Fire
Department will again sponsor a Rabies
Clinic on Sunday March 20 from 12 to 2
pm. Please bring your cats and dogs for
their rabies shot. The cost of the rabies
shot is $10. The clinic will be held in the Fire
Station in South Hero. You are also able to
renew your dog license for South Hero and
Grand Isle at the Rabies Clinic. Dog licenses
are due in Grand Isle and South Hero by
April 1. In addition, South Hero Volunteer
Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling
Support your Fire Department T-shirts for
$10.
Location: South Hero Fire House.
Information: www.southherofire.com.
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LEGAL
NOTICES
TOWN OF ALBURGH
PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFD #2
The Town of Alburgh Selectboard on behalf of the South
Alburgh Fire District #2 is seeking candidates to fill the
position of prudential committee member. Interested
parties should submit a letter of interest to the Town of
Alburgh 1 North Main St., Alburgh, VT 05440. The Board
will appoint a new committee member at the regular
Board meeting on March 8th. Meeting will begin at 7pm.
STATE OF VERMONT
SUPERIOR COURT
CIVIL DIVISION
Grand Isle Unit
Docket No. 6-2-14 Gicv
Green Tree Servicing LLC,
Plaintiff,
VS
Tracy L. Theoret, Lawrence A. Theoret, Jr. a/k/a Larry A. Theoret Jr., The Estate of Lawrence A. Theoret, Jr., Portfolio Recovery
Assoc., Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC and Occupants of 79 Truck
Route, Alburgh, VT
Defendants
Notice of Foreclosure Sale
Pursuant to the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale,
entered by the Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division-Grand Isle Unit on
July 1, 2015 in the above captioned matter, for the breach of conditions
of a certain mortgage given by Tracy L. Theoret and Larry A. Theoret
to GreenPoint Credit, LLC, dated April 18, 2000 and recorded on April
20, 2000 in Volume 86, Pages 28-34 of the Land Records of the Town
of Alburgh, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder,
and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the property described
hereinafter will be sold at Public Auction April 7, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., at the
subject property located at 79 Truck Route, Alburgh, Vermont, being all
and singular the premises described in said mortgage.
To wit: Being all the same land and premises conveyed in a certain
Warranty Deed from Lawrence A. Theoret and Frances M. Theoret
to Lawrence A. Theoret, Jr. and Tracy L. Theoret, which deed is dated
January 20, 2000, and recorded January 20, 2000 in Volume 85, Pages
115-116 of the Town of Alburgh Land Records and further described in
a certain Mortgage Deed, dated April 18, 2000 from Larry A. Theoret
Jr and Tracy L. Theoret to Green point Credit, LLC. Said Mortgage
Deed was recorded on April 20, 2000 in Volume 86, Pages 28-34 of the
Land Records of the Town of Alburgh. Assignment of Mortgage from
GreenPoint Credit, LLC by its Attorney-in-Fact Green Tree Servicing LLC
to Green Tree Servicing LLC dated October 31, 2013 was recorded on
November 25, 2013 in Book 160, Pages 271-274 of the Land Records
of the Town of Alburgh. Also included is a 2000 FLEETWOOD HOMES,
EAGLE 14x74 SERIAL # PAFLY22A46422AB.
Terms of sale: At the sale, the person holding the public sale shall sell
to the highest bidder all of the Mortgaged Property, subject to property
taxes and municipal assessments, if any, due and owing to the Town of
Alburgh. If the Plaintiff makes the highest bid, Plaintiff shall be required
to pay cash or certified funds only to the extent that its bid is in excess of
the sum due it by the Defendant Mortgagor up to the date of sale under
the Judgment and Decree. The purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or
certified funds to the person holding the sale. A deposit shall be paid at
the time of sale of at least $10,000.00 or 10% of the bid, whichever is
greater, in the form of cash, a bank treasurer’s check, or certified funds.
Plaintiff is authorized to require the purchaser to sign a Purchase and
Sales Agreement. Any adjournment of the sale must comply with the
requirements of 12 V.S.A § 4953(b). The sale is subject to confirmation
order by the Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division-Grand Isle Unit.
The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at anytime prior
to the sale date by paying the full amount due under the mortgage,
including the costs and expenses of the sale.
Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale or inquire at the
Law Office of Jeffrey D. Lewis, PO Box 588, South Royalton VT 05068,
(802)763-7002.
Green Tree Servicing LLC
By, Jeffrey D. Lewis
Law Office of Jeffrey D. Lewis
P.O. Box 588, South Royalton, Vermont 05068
(802)763-7002
Death Notices
JUDITH K. COUTURE
1940 - 2016
E A S T
ALBURGH- It
is with griefstricken hearts
that we tell you
we have had to
say goodbye to
Judy. She was
the
beloved
mother, mem,
sister
and
friend to many.
Judy
was
always
Mem
or Mem Cooch.
She will be
greatly missed
but we take comfort that she is with the love
of her life, husband Pete, both now watching
over us.
Judy leaves behind six children; sons, Doyle
and his companion Hope, Darren and Derek
and his wife Nikki; daughters, Danielle Currier
and husband Tony, Devra Metevier and
husband Marty and Darla Lawyer and husband
Todd; several greatly loved grandchildren and
great grandchildren; sister, Jolene and brother
Gerald of Manchester, Maine; brother-in-law,
Bernard and wife Betty and special friends,
Mike and Vonnie Lamotte.
Judy was predeceased by her husband
Pete, mother and father, Malcolm and Phyliss
Smith; brother, Phillip, sister-in-law, Shirley
and grandson, Adam Duval.
You have left us to continue your journey
but you will be with us forever in our hearts
and memories.
A Graveside Service will be held in the spring
at the family lot in Bush Cemetery, Alburgh.
Gifts in Judith’s memory may be made to
The Key Bank, in care of James Schuler, 201
Swanton Road, Saint Albans 05478.
CORA SULIA MARTIN
N O R T H
HERO/EDENCora
Sulia
Martin, age 75
years, a lifelong
North
Hero
resident
died
late Wednesday
evening, March
2, at the home
of her daughter
Robin in Eden
with
loving
family at her
side. Cora was
able to celebrate
her true loves birthday with him in Heaven.
Born in North Hero on May 23, 1940, she
was the daughter of the late Albert and Julia
(Way) Sulia. She graduated from Alburgh
High School and on June 13, 1959 was married
to James Vance Martin, Sr., who predeceased
her on, September 9, 2009.
Cora will be remembered as a great
cook working over many years at various
local restaurants. She was also a Licensed
Nursing Assistant having worked several
years for the Chittenden-Grand Isle Visiting
Nurse Association and also at the former
DeGoesbriand Unit of the Medical Center
Hospital of Vermont. She and her husband
were very active in Vermont 4-H and she
was also a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary, Creller–Landon Post 60 in Alburgh.
In earlier years Cora had also been employed
with Thermal Wire of South Hero.
Cora leaves her three sons, James Martin,
Jr. and wife Jen of North Hero, Mark Martin
and wife Joanne of Isle La Motte and Michael
Martin of North Hero; four daughters, Robin
Gutierrez and companion Dean of Eden, Julie
Shay of Florida, Donna Blaise of North Hero
and Dorothy Hilliker and her husband Robert
of Alburgh; four sisters, Theresa and husband
Monty Jarvis of St. Albans and Dorothy and
husband Donald Bodily of Boise, Idaho, Josie
and family of Kentucky and Judy Hubbard of
Aloha, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; eight great
grandchildren; sister-in-law Ann Martin and
family of St. Albans; brother-in-law, Dale
Martin and wife Sis of Georgia; sister-in-law,
Norma Scullien of Rhode Island; sister-in-law,
Carol Burns of Las Vegas, Nevada and many
nieces, nephews a newly adopted son, Eddie
Wendel and many friends of the Lakeview
Campground community in Eden.
She was predeceased by a brother, Charles
Bruley.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday,
March 12 at 11 am from The Kidder Memorial
Home, 89 Grand Avenue in Swanton. Pastor
John C. Kehoe of the Alburgh Bible Church
will officiate. Interment will follow on Monday,
June 13 at the Martin family lot in the Alburgh
Center Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on
Friday, March 11 from 5 to 8 pm.
Cora’s family would like to extend their
deepest gratitude to the Lamoille County
Home Health Agency and Hospice including,
Colleen, Judy, Gerette, Karen and Alden
for all of their support, encouragement and
professional care.
It was Cora’s request that gifts in her
memory be made to the American Cancer
Society, New England Division, 55 Day Lane,
Williston 05495 or to the American Diabetes
Association, 10 Speen Street, Framingham,
Massachusetts 01701.
JOHN (JACK) POTVIN
The family of John (Jack) Potvin invites you
to a celebration of his life on Sunday, March
13 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at The Island Hub,
Grand Isle. There will be food, music and many
memories to share. Please, no outside alcohol.
Northern Lights Square
Dance Club
The Northern Lights Square Dance Club is having
a dance on Saturday, March 12 from 7:30 to 10 pm
with Mr. Corry Lowden calling Mainstream and Plus.
The dance will be held at the Northeastern Clinton
Central School located at 103 State Route 276 in
Champlain. Please enter at back of school.
Location: NCCS, Champlain. Information: Fran
518-236-6919.
Free Haircuts
“Haircuts from the Heart” will offer free
Haircuts on Saturday, March 12 from 10 to 2 pm at
Cornerstone Community Church. If you or someone
you know is facing tough times, on fixed income or
limited resources, this day is for you!
Licensed professional stylists will be giving
haircuts for men, women and kids. You can have your
nails polished while kids have their faces painted.
Enjoy refreshments and fun. Groups please call
ahead with number of people and approximate time
you will arrive.
Location: 26 Bombardier Road, Milton.
Information: 802-893-1481
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Isle La Motte
Send your Isle La Motte News, tips, story ideas
to islander@vermontislander.com
Deadline Noon every Saturday
TOWN MEETING 2016
TOWN & SCHOOL OFFICER RESULTS
Town Moderator 1 year: Rustam Spaulding – 203
School Moderator 1 year: Rustam Spaulding -205
Town Clerk 1 year: Michelle Murray – 209
Town Treasurer 1 year: Michele Murray – 120 /
Cathy Tudhope – 113
School Board 3 year: Barbara Callahan – 104 / Jane
Zera – 125
Town Agent: No candidates. Write In: Jim Senesac
Sr. – 7
Selectboard: Selby Turner – 188
Cemetary Commission 3 year: Christopher Smith –
206
Delinquent Tax Collector 1 year: Mary Labrecque –
199
Trustee of Public Funds 3 year: Daniel Rainville – 218
Lister 3 yeas: No candidates. Write in: Deb Daly – 7
Grand Juror 1 year: No candidates. Write in: James
Senesac Sr. - 5
Constable 1 year: Monte F. Maas – 167
Auditor 2 year: No candidates. Write in: Sylvia
Jensen – 11
Auditor 3 year: No candidates. Write in: Slyvia
Jensen – 11
*Top votes in write in category are listed when no
candidate ran for the position*
Isle La Motte held Town Meeting on Saturday,
February 26, 2016. All of the below articles passed
by voice vote.
Article 1. Use general surplus from current fiscal
year to reduce taxes next fiscal year.
Article 2. Isle La Motte Volunteer Fire Co. Inc Budget
of $43,000
Article 3. Visiting Nurses Association sum of $2,020
Article 4. Northwestern Counseling and Support
Services sum of $700
Article 5. Champlain Valley Agency on Aging sum of
$700
Article 6. Northwest Regional Planning Commission
sum of $479
Article 7. American Red Cross sum of $350
Article 8. Lake Champlain Islands Economic
Development Corp. sum of $400
Article 9. Green Up Vermont sum of $50
Article 10. Vermont Adult Learning sum of $100
Article 11. Isle La Motte School Community Use sum
of $14,500
Article 12. Friends of Northern Lake Champlain sum
of $1000
Article 13. Franklin Grand Isle Court Diversion sum
of $250
Article 14. Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force
sum of $100
Article 15. Cemetery Commission for Restoration of
Graves sum of $5000
Article 16. Island Arts sum of $1000
Article 17. Franklin/Grand Isle United Way sum of
$500
Article 18. Champlain Island Food Shelf sum of
$1000
Article 19. Voices Against Violence Laurie’s House
sum of $1000
Article 20:General Fund Surplus of $23,393 to
reduce taxes
SCHOOL (AUSTRALIAN BALLOT)
- School Budget of $1,206,326.52: Yes – 115 / No –
127
Article 2. $40,000 to install siding, insulate, install
windows on the Town Hall: Yes – 129 / No – 94
Article 3. Town Budget of $390,000.00 to meet
expenses/liabilities, $278,120 to be raised by taxes:
Yes 145 / No – 94
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Your information is welcome. Our readers,
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The email address for submissions is islander@
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is anything we can be of help with, please contact us.
SCHOOL NOTES
By Tom Tregan, Principal
Don’t miss the Community Dinner prepared by
Chef Lisa, scheduled for Tuesday, March 15. Students
will soon be readying invitations to the community
inviting them to partake in a dinner at no expense.
_______________________________________
CRIME WATCH 2/29-3/6
Fri 3/4: Assist Rescue, Service of APO, Vehicle
Complaint; Wed 3/2: Citizen Assist (2), Assist Rescue;
Tue 3/1: Unsecured Premise
Health Services
Northwestern Counseling &
Support Services, Inc.
•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
GOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCH
A non-denominational
GCMF affiliated Church
Behavior Health Crisis Services
• 524-6554 or 1-800-834-7793 •
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”
Al-Anon
WORSHIP......SUNDAY 10:00 AM
BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM
1-866-972-5266
for friends & families of alcoholics
www.vermontalanonalateen.org
THE BORDERS
REGIONAL MINISTRY
A cooperative Anglican/Episcopal ministry
www.diovermont.org
www.montreal.anglican.ca
March 13th: Fifth Sunday in Lent
10 a.m. St. Thomas’, Noyan
US 2 north thru Alburgh to VT/QC 225
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
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-FOR SALE-
--------------------------------Frabill Aqua-life S9X gallon bait station, 3 power sources, new condition, $40 firm. Jiffy triple
serrated ice chisel, $50 firm, Call Pat 802-9283239
---------------------------------
-FOR RENT-
--------------------------------SOUTH HERO- 2 BR, 1 1/2 Bath. 900 sq ft.
Electric, Hot water, dead end road. $1200.
1st, last, deposit. Call 802-598-5224 for appt.
Ready Now! Leave message.
---------------------------------
-WANTED-
--------------------------------Wanted to buy- Collector will pay cash for old
wood bird carvings, goose, duck, shore birds
decoys. 802-238-1465.
--------------------------------West View Mapleworks will be buying sap for
the upcoming sugar season. Call Bill Champagne at 802-343-6202. 3/15
---------------------------------
-JOBS-
--------------------------------Grand Isle County Clerk position available - The
Grand Isle Courts seek a qualified individual to
fill the position of county clerk. This part-time
position for the Grand Isle Courts averages 5
hours per week, and does not offer benefits.
Qualified applicants may apply with their resume at the Grand Isle Courthouse or by mail
to the Assistant Judges, Grand Isle Courts,
and P.O. Box 127, North Hero, VT 05474 or by
email to Sherri.Potvin@gmail.com. For a copy
of a detailed job description, one may be obtained at the County Court in North Hero or requested by email from Assistant Judge Potvin.
Application close by MARCH 21, 2016.
---------------------------------
-SERVICES-
--------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless & steel. Inshop
& portable. Propeller, skeg repair. Jesberger
Welding. 802-796-4079 802-324-6954.
5/31/16
--------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in
bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802372-0194 BTFN
--------------------------------Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Roofs, Tile,
Floors, Paint - Inside & Out, Barn Restoration,
House Lifting, Foundation Repair. Insured. Bill
Miller 802-355-0313
3/15
--------------------------------E.C. ELECTRIC- Licensed Electrician with 25+
years experience. 802-796-4610
3/29
-SERVICESJohn B. Kneen
•Smoke Alarms •Renovations
•CO Alarms •New Construction
•Fully Insured •30 Yrs Experience
802-238-4802 • Grand Isle
-JOBS-
--------------------------------LANDRY CARPENTRY - Local G/C estimating
Spring/Summer project now! 802-372-3701
3/29
LARGE enough
to store your car
or small boat!
Route 2,
Alburgh VT
small enough to
Call today for
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clear your clutter!
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RESPITE PROVIDER/PERSONAL CARE
ATTENDANT (PCA)
Attention high school seniors or anyone who has
an interest in the medical field or has a desire to work
with children. Northwestern Counseling & Support
Services is in the process of screening individuals
to work for families as Respite Providers or Personal
Care Attendants (PCA). The ideal candidate should
be mature, responsible, and caring. If you have
time to provide support to a child we are looking
for you. This is a great opportunity for afterschool,
weekends, and summer employment. Interested
individuals need to be at least 18 years old and
enjoy being around children. Interest in community
activities a plus. Applicants should have a reliable
vehicle along with a clean driving record. Complete
background checks will be conducted.
Please contact Danielle at (802) 393-6657 for
more information or complete an application online
at www.ncssinc.org/careers.
“Creating a stronger workforce,
one employee at a time.”
NCSS, INC.
107 Fisher Pond Road
St. Albans, Vermont 04578
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Crabapple Tree
By Lyn Jarvis
I have a crabapple tree just to the right of my driveway next to the house. It is a
nicely shaped tree because it gets trimmed a lot to keep the branches from blocking
entry to the garage and slapping the house on windy days. Who would have thought
that little sprig planted so many years ago would grow to be 15 feet tall? Crabapple
trees belong to the Rosaceae family, or rose family. They share the same genus;
Malus, as apples. All apples,
including crabapples, are
believed to have originated
in the mountains of
Kazakhstan. All crabapples
are edible and some make
good jelly, though most
are too bitter. Henry David
Thoreau in his essay “Wild
Apples”,
perhaps
best
describes
that
special
“crabbed” flavor; “sour
enough to set a squirrel’s
teeth on edge and make a
jay scream.” I found that
out long ago when I tried to
use them for applesauce.
Despite this the tree brings me great joy, albeit just twice a year. First, in May
when its delicate fragrant pink blooms attract honey bees and humming birds.
Although short lived, it a sure sign that we have survived another winter and spring
has arrived. Even more, I enjoy a winter show that is produced by the January thaw
and softening of the rock hard crabapples. Birds that I seldom see this time of year
arrive from somewhere, pick the tree clean and move on. Cedar waxwings swoop
in along with downy and red bellied woodpeckers, robins,
chickadees, grackles, cardinals and sparrows all here
to enjoy a few days of food for the taking. I am always
impressed seeing so many of them; so respectful of one
another inviting all to share in the bounty. We can learn a
lot from them.
Even as the tree is picked clean, it will not be long
until new buds emerge and the cycle begins again. There
will be hundreds of fragrant blooms to create a new crop
of crabapples and next winters feast for our feathered
friends.
Serving the
Champlain Islands
Prearranged Funeral Planning
Route 7 - P.O. Box 113 - Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-6323
most influential families on Sunday, March 20 at 2:00
pm. Location: 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington
Souper Sunday
The Alburgh library will be holding their annual
Souper Sunday on Sunday, March 20 from 1:30 to
3:30 pm. Price is $5 for all you can eat. Menu includes
soup, bread and desserts.
Location: Alburgh Library
Palm Sunday Brunch
On Sunday, March 20 from 9 to 1 pm the
Peru Community Church will hold their annual
Palm Sunday Brunch and will be held at the Peru
Community Church Fellowship Center.
Prices are: $8 Adults; $5 children ages 5 to
12; free for children under 5. The menu features
scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, biscuits and
gravy, hash browns, fresh fruit salad, milk, coffee, tea
and assorted juices.
Proceeds to benefit local missions and the Peru
Community Church Capital Campaign.
The Peru Community Church is a federated Church
of both the United Methodist and Presbyterian
traditions. The church has been continuously used
for worship services since 1833 and the building is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The
adjacent Fellowship Center serves as a gathering
place for church events and the wider community
including Scouts, AA and Lions. The church’s mission
states “We, the Community Church of Peru, a
dynamic, ecumenical Christian community of faith,
bound in loving fellowship and service, gather to
worship God, looking for a sense of belonging and
seeking a faith to sustain us.” All are welcome.
Location: Corner of Pleasant and Elm Streets,
Peru. Information: 518-643-8641
Ethan Allen
Homestead Winter
Enrichment Program
“One Family, Four Generations, Two Hundred
Years”
Jane Williamson, Director of the Rokeby Museum,
will tell the story of early VT resident Thomas
Robinson and his descendants, one of Vermont’s
Birthday Cake and
Spaghetti and Meatball
Supper
Saturday, April 2 St. Rose of Lima will be holding
their annual Birthday Cake and Spaghetti and
Meatball Supper beginning at 5 pm. Adults: $10
Children: $5. Come out and enjoy good food, friends
and neighbors and start beating Cabin Fever!
Location: St. Rose Church, South Hero. Information:
802-372-4092
Palm Sunday Buffet
Breakfast
On Sunday, March 20 St. Rose of Lima Church
will host their annual Palm Sunday Buffet Breakfast.
Serving will begin at 7:30 am. The cost is as follows:
Adults: $8 Children: $4. Take-outs will be available.
Location: St. Rose Church, South Hero. Information:
802-372-4092
ISLANDS
REALTY INC.
GRAND ISLE
Gracious & well appointed Lakefront Contemporary
residence located in upscale neighborhood. There
are extensive views of Lake Champlain and the Islands from nearly every room and it has the most
exquisite gradual pebble beach, perfect for family
gatherings. $1,252,000.
SOUTH HERO
NORTH HERO
Custom built w/top of the line features! 3 BR/3 BA
home on .54 acre lot. 110’ of direct gradual lake-shore
w/deep clean water. 2 car garage w/ guest qtrs., 2
sided fireplace, natural stone floors w/radiant heat,
chefs kitchen w/double wall ovens, SS appliances &
unique hammered granite counter-tops, master suite
w/fireplace & balcony. Lake & mtn views. $699,000.
NORTH HERO
SOUTH HERO
Private , 10 acre retreat w/stunning panoramic lake
& mountain views. Recently renovated, featuring,
large open design, natural light, birch floors, and a
sleek modern gourmet kitchen w/granite counters,
cherry cabinets, and 3x8 ft Island, perfect for entertaining. Wraparound deck. 400’ of shared lake shore
w/community dock & mooring rights. $599,000.
ISLE LA MOTTE
Commercial property w/Lake Champlain views! Currently leased to 3 Medical offices. The office complex
could be configured in different ways. It offers 30+
parking spaces & excellent visibility on Route 2, close
the RT 314 and the Ferry. This is an excellent income
producing property with many possibilities. $329,900.
Year Round Lakefront Living at an affordable
price! This cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home features
panoramic westerly views of Lake Champlain, 90
feet of direct lake frontage, and a private lot with
mature trees & perennial gardens on a quiet dead
end road. $239,900.
Looking for peace & quiet? Check out
this updated 3 BR/2.5 BA home on
10.10 acres with fruit trees, meadows &
arborvitaes for privacy. 2 car detached
garage. $225,000.
ALBURGH
GRAND ISLE
Charming 3 BR, one level living home with
many updates! Nice 1.06 acre lot with detached 2 car garage. New roof, front porch,
siding, kitchen and more!!! Move in condition!!! $224,900.
Energy efficient, 3 BR/2.5 BA, yr around home w/
beautiful views. Featuring, master suite w/walk-in
closet, full bath w/Jacuzzi tub, bonus room, 3 season sun room, cathedral ceilings, HW floors, tiled
kitchen & baths, 2 car garage/workshop & shared
80ft right of way to lake. NOW $285,000.
3 BR/2 BA year round home on the shores of
Lake Champlain. Large living room with gas
stove. Nice screened porch. 2 car garage.
1.04 acres and 175’ of lake frontage. Natural
ramp to the lake. Only $199,900.
FRANZ ROSENBERGER
802-777-7646
CARLA LANGLOIS
802-363-5758
CRAIG SNYDER
802-372-5777
EVAN POTVIN
802-999-6277
NORTH HERO
SHARI SWAINBANK
802-233-6392
2 Ferry Rd., South Hero: 802.372.5777
www.LakeChamplainRealEstate.com
TIM TRAPANI
802-236-1402