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Island Arts Announces
Plans For Summer 2014
Featured Properties
For three decades, Island Arts has fostered and promoted artistic creativity to
residents of Grand Isle County with particular emphasis on youth. Scholarships are
provided, through ArtsBoost, to the five schools in the county and to deserving
students, as determined by the scholarship committee, used for such things as
music lessons, rental of instruments, and artist opportunities. In the summer of
2008, Island Arts Academy was initiated. Its mission is to provide opportunities
for youth and instructors to come together in a variety of classes that range from
art to astronomy.
Island Arts is a non-profit organization and funds are generated through
donations from individuals, businesses, grants and our Summer Concert Series.
Three events are scheduled at the Grand Isle Lake House beginning with a July 20
performance by the Vermont Jazz Ensemble and on the 27th, Rick and the Ramblers
and on August 13, the
Andrea Champagne
Citizens Concert Band.
Real Estate Company
Pianist Yang Bao and
In Mo Yang, violinist,
Thanks to all
conclude the series with
an August 16 concert
of my Montreal
at the North Hero
Connection’s! Community Hall.
See “Island Arts”
Sellers and
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372-4500
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ISLAND ARTS
Continued from page 1
Lake Champlain Access Television, located at 63
Creek Farm Plaza in Colchester, under the leadership
of Executive Director Kevin Christopher, has recently
provided gallery space for area artists to showcase
their work. On May 2, there will be a Grand Opening
featuring the work of Island Arts members Kathie
Dustira, Paula Bradley, Lyna Lou Nordstrum and
Martin Block. Other galleries are located at the
Alburgh Welcome Center and Caldwell Banker Islands
Reality, Inc., and in South Hero at the Merchants
Bank.
The board and many volunteers invite all of those
interested in helping to continue the future work of
Island Arts to get involved. To find out more about
the many opportunities available, call 802-372-8889,
Monday through Friday from 8 am to 1 pm, or go to
islandarts.org.
Elizabeth was born and raised in Northern
Vermont and grew up in Fairfax where her family
ran a sugar house and farm stand. Her inspiration for
her drawings is influenced by the unique way of life
that Vermonters live. Her passion for drawing comes
from the natural way of life and is influenced by the
hard working folks around her. She enjoys creating
drawings with which she has a personal connection.
The Islander is published weekly and circulated in South
Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, Isle La Motte, Alburgh, Milton, Georgia, Colchester and Swanton in Vermont, and
Rouses Point, Champlain, Chazy and Mooers in New York.
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the Merchants Bank
Gallery
Island Arts is proud to display the work of Elizabeth
Garner at the Merchants Bank Gallery in South Hero.
Deadline for Tuesday's Paper is
Saturday Noon.
Elizabeth has a wide range of work that
encompasses what it means to be a true Vermonter:
sugar houses, barns, animals, tractors-- anything that
can be found on Vermont farm. Her goal is to capture
the essence of a farmer. She creates her artwork by
using different types of graphite to freeze memories
in time. She brings to life the artwork with each
stroke giving the essence of reality to a still image.
Elizabeth is a member of the Northern Vermont
Artist Association. She has some of her pieces
on display at the Williston Police Departments
Community room. She has entered her artwork in the
Champlain Valley Fair which won her a second place
ribbon in 2012. Other venues include Everything
Equine at the Essex Fairgrounds and the Sappy Art
Show at the Frame Shoppe in Saint Albans.
Elizabeth is breaking out as a Vermont artist. She
is dedicated to working hard and strives for greatness
in every creation.
The gallery is open during banking hours: Monday
through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.
The King Returns to
South Hero
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 31, when
Elvis will be in the house, gyrating his hips to benefit
CIDER. Donny Elvis, aka Don Romines, will perform
at Folsom Educational and Community Center on
South Street in South Hero from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased
at the CIDER office located at 324 US Route 2 in
South Hero, between Granny’s Attic and the South
Hero Pharmacy, or over the phone by calling CIDER
at 372-6425. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
There will be a cash bar and complementary snacks
and popcorn. Whether you are an Elvis fan or not,
Donny puts on a heck of a show. Don’t be a “hound
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In This Issue...
Grand Isle News..........................................................Page 3
Alburgh News...............................................................Page 4
New York News...........................................................Page 5
South Hero News.........................................................Page 6
North Hero News.........................................................Page 10
Legal Notices...............................................................Page 11
Calendar of Events.....................................................Page 12
Milton News.................................................................Page 13
Dicker Dens...................................................................Page 14
Isle La Motte................................................................Page 15
dog”. Get out, enjoy some great entertainment and
support an important local organization.
Line Dancing is
Great Exercise
Get in shape for the summer, and have fun doing
it, by learning how to line dance every Friday night,
from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the North Hero Community
Center. All are welcome, and the recommended
donation of $6, $3 for students, goes towards
supporting the North Hero Community Center.
Grand Isle
News
Julie Dickie
• grandislenews@yahoo.com •
When my Mom moved to Texas not too
long ago, she would commandeer my sister’s
Facebook page to keep updated on her grand
kiddos up here on the island. For months, my
sister and I would try to encourage her to get
her own page. It was getting a little weird when
my mom would post as my sister and say things
like: “You have grown up to be such a wonderful
person” etc., the comments that only Mom’s can
make. I think the decision was finally made for
Mom, when I made a “trucker” mouth comment
on my page, and there was my “sister”, actually
Mom, younger sister lecturing me. After a few
choice words only an older sister can say to a
younger sister, my Mom had “her”, actually my
sister’s, Facebook access taken away. Soon
after, she created her own page. A step into
technology! How surprised was I one day to
receive a text message from her phone. “It’s
me, Mom, your sister made me get text, LOL,
ILY.” Oye vey, here comes the fun with the text
acronyms, because after all, YOLO!
Do you have Grand Isle happenings that you
would like to share? Be sure to send it in! News
needs to be received by 5 pm on Fridays, for
the Grand Isle News section, at grandislenews@
yahoo.com.
SCHOOL NEWS
VERMONT AUTHOR VISITS: Sara Stewart
(S.S) Taylor, author of The Expeditioners and
the Treasure of Drowned Man’s Canyon visited
Grand Isle School to talk with students about the
writing process and to read from the soon to be
released second book in her series.
Thanks to a generous grant by the Grand Isle
PTA and the hard work and fundraising efforts of
middle school students Ashley Emmons, Cassie
Libby, Hannah Mahar, Morgan Marckres, Lauryn
Prouty, Emily Thomason, and Toni White, Sarah
Stewart Taylor was able to spent the day in our
school and meet with students in grades 3 to 8.
Sarah discussed her inspiration and process for
writing her book, shared images and insights into
the illustrators process, and answered questions
about writing and the publishing process.
Some classes participated in writing activities.
When asked what to do if you want to become
a writer, Sarah’s number one suggestion was
to read as much and as often as you can. She
also suggested finding out what your passion is
and use that as a springboard for your writing.
Sarah was so impressed with the students, the
quality of the questions they asked and their
enthusiasm for reading and writing. Sarah was
most impressed by the motivation of the student
organizing and fundraising group and plans to
bring that idea back to her school.
RED CLOVER CELEBRATION: Parents and
community members are welcome to join us on
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Friday, April 11, from 10:30 to 11:20 am, for the Red Clover Celebration. Students will be working in
groups to prepare banners and skits celebrating one of the ten nominated Red Clover Books from the
2013-14 list. We’ve been reading these books in library class and students are excited to share their
learning. Students will work in mixed groups of students from kindergarten through fourth grade with
two or three-fourth grade students leading the groups. This is the eighteenth year of the Red Clover
Book Award, a children’s choice picture book award for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.
The ten books are nominated by a committee of teachers, librarians and are voted on by children
across the state of Vermont. Their week of preparation will culminate with a celebration on Friday, April
11 at 10:30 am in the cafeteria. Parents and community members are welcome to join us. Students
will have lunch together in the cafeteria following the presentation and will cast their individual votes
for their favorite Red Clover! Please contact Miss Brabazon in the library if you have any questions.
UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT
The Learning Adventure currently has openings for Universal Access to Preschool for the 20142015 school year. This program is three mornings per week. If you have son or daughter who will
be four years old by September 1, 2014, and would like to enroll your child in preschool, please
call Elaine at the Learning Adventure at 372-3930. There is no cost for children to participate in this
program.
TOWN LIBRARY NEWS
By: Kathy Tulissi, Library Director
372-4797, grandislefreelibrary@hotmail.com
BOOK CLUB MEETING: A Book Club meets at the Grand Isle United Methodist Church every
other Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8. The next meeting is April 8. Everyone is welcome! Don’t
hesitate to contact the Library, at 372-4797, or Christie, at 324-2062, for more information.
NEW BOOKS:The Headmaster’s Wife by Thomas Christopher Greene, Windfall: The Booming
Business Of Global Warming by McKenzie Funk and Trapped Under The Sea: One Engineering
Marvel, Five Men, And a Disaster Ten Miles Into The Darkness by Neil Swidey..
TRUSTEES MEETING: Trustees meet on the second Monday of even-numbered months at 6 pm.
The public is welcome to attend, and the next meeting will be held on April 14.
WEEKLY EVENTS: Story Time is back! Come listen to a great book at 10 am on Wednesdays.
Fiber Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm. Join us to learn a new hobby or share your old
favorite.
HOURS: Tuesday- 1 to 8 pm, Wednesday- 9 am to Noon, Thursday- 4 to 8 pm and Saturday- 9
am to 3 pm.
Check out the Library Blog at grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com, and Like us on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary.
Swinging Good Time
Photo Credit: Raven Schwan-Noble
By: Carol Miller
Grand Isle School was the hottest place in town on Wednesday, March 26. The Swing Dance
event offered a super relief from our cold and windy “spring” weather. Dan Foster, Jessica Ochs and
Joe’s Band set our toes dancing, and the kids, of all ages, celebrated a dance culture that could only
have been born in America. Mr. Foster certainly added his usual energy and charisma to a very lively
evening and Ms. Ochs surprised us with another sample of her musical talent. They are skilled and
dedicated teachers of whom we are so proud! They prepare young people with skills and behaviors
that will serve them well. Our students were willing to take risks and to have fun, while performing for
a live audience. Grand Isle School is a special place for kids and adults to learn and grow. It was a
fun-filled family event, one that promises an encore! Visit the Grand Isle School Website to see great
photos!
at
St. Joseph’s Church
Hall in Grand Isle
every Thursday at
6:30p.m.
with Early Birds
starting at 6:15p.m.
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Alburgh
News
Lisa Arnold . 802-796-3325
• lisarno@gisu.org •
I can smell it, I truly can, but is it really spring?
Our wonderful young students shared some of
their signs of spring, and the list included: mud
puddles- check, buds on the trees- check, if you
look closely, melting snow- check, robins- check,
riding bikes- I have seen evidence of this, and
green grass, well. So, according to their honest
to goodness predictions, it really is close! I have
even seen pictures of tulips popping through the
soil, and there was even a reporting of a crocus in
bloom! Isn’t that the most wonderful news you’ve
heard in awhile? I will spend my week getting
outside more, taking in some earthy, fresh air
and looking for new signs of spring of my own.
Enjoy April and all of the new beginnings it has
to offer.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
The first 2014 meeting of the Alburgh
Historical Society will be held on Thursday,
April 10, starting at 7 pm, at the Alburgh Public
Library. All members and anyone interested are
encouraged to attend.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Alburgh Annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted
by ABC with help from the community, will take
place on Saturday April 19 at 10 am at the Saint
Amadeus Parish Center. Children ages one to
ten may participate. Coffee and donuts will be
available. Bring the kids out to meet the Easter
Bunny and to find those eggs, candy and prizes!
Get there early, as this is a favorite activity of
many area families!
EASTER BREAKFAST
The Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department will
be having it’s All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on
Easter Sunday, April 20 from 7 am to Noon. The
menu will include: eggs to order, pancakes, ham,
bacon, sausage, homefries, toast, juice, milk and
coffee. Prices are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors,
$6 for ages six to twelve and free for ages five
and under. They hope to see you there!
CLOTHES CLOSET AT SAINT AMADEUS
The Saint Amadeus Clothes Closet will be
opening for the season on Monday, April 14. The
hours will be Mondays and Wednesdays from
10 am until 3 pm. They will also be open, from
10 am to 3 pm, on the first and third Saturdays
of every month. They have great seasonal
clothes ready for you to come and purchase by
donation-- check it out!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LOCAL
PARISHES
Our local parishes of Saint Amadeus and
Saint Joseph’s are looking for volunteers to help
keep the parishes alive. They invite people of
all denominations and ages to assist them in a
variety of community and parish projects. You
can volunteer for as little as one hour a week or
for as many as you’d like. They need assistance
for jobs like transporting donations, computer
and office duties, staffing and organizing the
Clothes Closet’s seasonal decorating, help for
funeral receptions and more. To offer assistance
or to find out more information, please contact
Maurice Gauthier at 796-4418 or Denise Pardee
at 796-4776.
PRIZE BINGO
The Alburgh 5/6 Girls’ Basketball team is
raising money for a chance to attend basketball
camps this summer. They thank you all for your
support thus far! One of their next fundraisers will
be a Bake Sale at school on Friday, April 11 and
a super fun Prize Bingo on Sunday, April 27. The
Prize Bingo will be held at the Saint Amadeus
Parish Center, and the doors will open at 11:30
am. Many great prizes have already been lined
up, so, don’t miss out on your chance to win!
PIZZA DINNER AND PARENT/
COMMUNITY FORUM
The Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department will be
offering a parent/community forum to share
information regarding improving home security,
recent changes in substance use, particularly
marijuana in the Island townships, and boater
safety tips. Alburgh Community Education
Center will host this event on Thursday, May
15. Isle La Motte Elementary School and North
Hero parents and community members at large
are warmly encouraged to join us for pizza at
6:15 pm in the Alburgh Cafeteria. A question and
answer session will follow the presentation until
8 pm.
SCHOOL NEWS
KINDERGARTEN
AND
PRESCHOOL
SCREENING: Please join us for a play-based
screening to look at your child’s developmental
skills. Hear about resources and education for
your child and meet other families and educators
in Alburgh. Kindergarten Screening will be on
Monday, May 12. Children age five by September
1 can attend full-day Kindergarten; children age
four by September 1: free Preschool; children
age three by September 1 may be eligible for
free Preschool. All students must be screened,
and enrollment is limited to availability.
Please call the Alburgh Main Office to set
up a registration time at 796-3573. We will
require you to bring the child’s birth certificate,
immunization records and proof of residency
forms unless we already have this information
on file. Please ensure that you have all the forms
ready in advance of the screening so that we
can expedite the process when you come in. It
is important that we know numbers, and who is
coming, as soon as possible, so, we can plan
and order for the programs. Please spread the
word to friends and neighbors. They are looking
forward to hearing from you.
CALENDAR: Wednesday, April 9- No School
for Teacher In-service, and April 21 to 25- No
School for Spring Break.
LIBRARY NEWS
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
796-6077, alburgpl@fairpoint.net
NEW BOOKS: New books on the shelf this
week are Carnal Curiosity by Stuart Woods,
Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline and The Collector
by Nora Roberts.
HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR: The library trustees
have been discussing bringing back the Holiday
House Tour. Anyone who would like to participate,
or has any ideas to share, is encouraged to meet
at the Library on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm.
FILM NIGHT: The Film group will be meeting
Monday, April 14 to watch the newly released
film The Book Thief starting at 7 pm. The movie
is free and open to the public.
STORYTIME
FOR
PRESCHOOLERS:
Storytime meets every Tuesday, at 10:30 am, for
a story, songs, crafts and a snack.
HANDCRAFTERS MEET: The handcrafters
meet every Wednesday at 6:30 pm, and all
handcrafters are welcome to attend.
KIDS ART PROGRAM: Every Thursday
afternoon, there will be a kids art program from
3:15 to 4:15 pm. The group will be led by local
artist Dot Cota.
HOMEWORK AFTER SCHOOL CLUB: The
library will host an after school homework club
every weekday from 3 to 4 pm. A snack will be
provided and help with homework. On Fridays,
the club will meet and do some extra fun
activities. This program is free!
OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK: The library is
open on Monday- 1 to 6 pm, Tuesday- 9 am to 5
DARTS TUES. 7:30 $5
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and Saturday- 10 am to 1 pm. WI-FI is available
inside and outside the library building 24/7.
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News
Mary Racicot . 518-297-6138
• sara@primelink1.net •
TOWN OF CHAMPLAIN REPUBLICAN
PARTY MEETING
The Town of Champlain Republican Party will
hold it’s April meeting on Wednesday, April 16,
at 6 pm, at the Town of Champlain Office, 729
Route 9, Champlain.
Guests at the meeting will be Elise Stefanik,
a Republican who is running for the 21st
Congressional District and Karen Bisso, who
is running for assembly for the 115th assembly
district.
There will be a primary in June, which should
be interesting, so, you are encouraged to go,
listen to their ideas and ask questions which will
make it easier to decide on your vote.
The meetings are open to the public and
everyone is welcome!
CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER
The Rouses Point American Legion Auxiliary
will hold a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on
Saturday, April 12, from 5 to 7 pm, at the Legion
on Pratt Street in Rouses Point. Tickets are $8 for
adults; $5 for children twelve and under; free for
age five and under. Take-outs will be available.
SPAGETTI DINNER AND FOOD DRIVE
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner and Food
drive to benefit Champlain JCEO, Altona JCEO,
and Saint Patrick’s Food Pantry in Rouses Point
on Saturday, April 12, from 3 to 7:30 pm, at the
Champlain Knights of Columbus in Champlain.
The menu will include: spaghetti, salad, rolls and
dessert. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors,
children five and under: free. Take-outs will be
available.
CIRCUS, CIRCUS AND MORE CIRCUS
A reminder to get your tickets in advance for
the all-new 2014 edition of Walker International
Events: Circus, Circus and More Circus at the
Rouses Point Civic Center on Monday, April 14,
with shows at 5 and 7 pm.
Discounted adult tickets can be purchased
exclusively through the Friends of the Stage
by calling Sue and Steve at 518-297-2954 or
Nancy at 518-297-3035. Free children’s tickets
can be found at your local businesses. Tickets
purchased in advance provide a better return for
the Stage fundraiser.
Funds raised from these special events will
be used to provide entertainment for the 2014
Summer Stage programs.
CHURCH IN THE HOLLOW
In a special collaboration with High Peaks
Opera, the Adirondacks’ favorite bass-baritone
George Cordes performs arias from cantatas,
opera, and musical theater with his pianist wife,
Elizabeth on Sunday, April 13, at 3 pm, at the
United Methodist “Church in the Hollow” on
Route 3 in Saranac.
George Cordes has performed with the
Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera,
Chicago Lyric Opera, Houston Grand Opera,
Dallas Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and more.
Guest artists include cellist Jonathan Tortolano
and William Tortolano, pianist and narrator. For
further information, call 518-293-7613 or e-mail
hillholl@hughes.net.
STRIDES FOR JAMES
You are invited to join in the second annual
Strides for James 5k/10k run, 1 mile walk and
children’s run in memory of James Wilson
on Saturday, May 10 at the Miner Institute in
Chazy. James was a passionate runner and
outdoorsman whose life was cut short in 2012.
Proceeds from the event will go to the James
Dean Wilson Scholarship Fund at Clinton
Community College. To register, go to www.
active.com or send an email to stridesforjames@
gmail.com.
CALL FOR
PROPOSALS FOR
2015 RAFFLE QUILT
The Champlain Valley
Quilters’ Guild of New
York invites proposals
from “not for profit”
organizations that serve
the area represented
by our members to
participate in the bid
to be the recipient to
receive all profits from
the raffle of a member
made bed sized quilt.
Generally. these areas
include Franklin, Essex
and Clinton counties.
The
drawing
for
this quilt will occur
at our biannual quilt
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Grand Isle, Vermont
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-3:30 Fri.
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show 2015: Threads Through Our Lakes and
Mountains. The show is traditionally held
Columbus Day weekend, which will be October
10 and 11 in 2015.
The deadline for proposals is May 31, 2014,
with selection to be made by June 11, 2014.
For more specific information and to access a
copy of the RFP (Request for Proposal form) visit
the Champlain Valley Quilters’ Guild website at:
www.cvqgny.org, contact Jean Welch at jwelch@
westelcom.com or any CVQGNY member.
JEWELRY MAKING CLASS
A learn how to create beautiful bead-woven
jewelry at a class to be held on Saturday, April
26, at the North Country Council for the Arts,
in Plattsburgh. Artist Karen Parker will help
you create wearable pieces of art in the Lucia
Azure butterfly art. For more information, and to
register, email outreach@plattsburgharts.org or
call 518-563-1604.
COLLEGE NOTES
Students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall
2013 semester at Clinton Community College
are William Acosta, Chelsea Boulin, Nathan
Thibodeau, of Mooers; Jessica Ashline, Bruce
Burke, Dalton Castine,Taylor Castine, Jessica
Fosher, Angelica LaBombard, Justin Spring,
Jennifer Thomas, of Champlain; Arista Breuer,
Marycatherine Taffner of Mooers Forks; Lisa
Goodrow, Ciara Lemieux, Rouses Point.
Part-time students named to the dean’s list are:
Sara Dias, Mooers, Meagan Morelock, Rouses
Point, Corrin Paul, Champlain.
Duncan Rochester has been named to the
Dean’s List at Paul Smith College for the fall
semester.
Devan Ashline of Rouses Point, has been
named to the President’s List at SUNY Potsdam.
Matthew Orr of Rouses Point has been
nominated to attend the US Air Force Academy,
Colorado Spring, Colorado.
Patrick Parent, son of Allen Parent and Denise
Duquette of Champlain, and Nolan Reid, son
of Tom Reid and Carolyn Reid of Champlain,
are the recipients of the Neil Thomas Guay
Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship. Patrick
is a student at Clinton Community College,
Plattsburgh, studying with Homeland Security.
Nolan is attending SUNY Canton and is pursing
a degree in law enforcement.
MILITARY NOTES
Tech Sargent Jorge Garcia of Champlain has
received recognition for his service in a combat
zone for supporting overseas contingency
operations. He is with the New York State Air
National Guard, and a member of the 174th
Attack Wing.
Sargent Andrew Mesick of Mooers Forks has
re-enlisted with Headquarters Combat Aviation
Brigade, 42nd Infantry Division.
Spencer Hebert of Champlain, has been
promoted to the rank of Private while serving
with Company B, 2-108th Infantry.
HOME TOWN CABLE
Home Town Cable, Channel 24, is the viewersupported, local cable-TV/Internet channel for
the communities of Altona, Champlain, Chazy,
Ellenburg, Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily
fou-hour programming starts play at 11, 3 and
7, am and pm, except Wednesday’s three-hour
program, which is shown at 11, 2, 5 and 8, am and
pm. Programming is also available as free videoon-demand at www.hometowncablenetwork.
com and www.plattsburgh.com. Presently, over
9,200 videos are available for free online viewing
on-demand.
Wednesday, April 9- Chazy vs. Westport
Modified Boys’ Basketball, 2014 8-Ball Billiards
Pool Tournament; Thursday and Friday, April 10
and 11- NAC vs. NCCS Varsity Boys’ Basketball,
CCRS Recognition Banquet for the 2013 Class
D Champion Boys’ Soccer Team; Saturday and
Sunday, April 12 and 13- Talking Business with
Joey Trombley at Bechard’s Sugar House in
Ingraham, Our Little Corner with Gordie Little
at the Clinton County Senior Center, highlights
of the Toronto Blue Jays and NY Mets at
Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on March 29 when
they recognized the 1994 Montreal Expos
team; Monday and Tuesday, April 14 and 15Champlain-Rouses Point 5 and 6 Grade Boys’
Basketball, NCCS vs. Beekmantown Varsity
Boys’ Basketball, (Mahoney) Pond Hockey
Tournament, Rouses Point Village Board
Meeting.
NOTES
I heard and saw the Canadian geese flying
over the house this week. The noisy birds were
headed toward the lake. It was snowing a little,
so, perhaps they were wondering if they were
too early. I hope not!
Little White Church
to Reopen Easter
Sunday
The Little White Church on the Lake, aka the
West Swanton UMC will reopen for the season on
Easter Sunday, April 20 at 9 am. Their new pastor,
Rev. Elizabeth Griffin, will lead worship. They are a
small but faithful congregation; they celebrate God’s
love through the Gospel of Jesus, and they find
meaning and strength in worshiping as a community.
Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of the
month, and they have the occasional community
hymn sing. The Church is located on Church Road in
West Swanton on Route 78.
Sunday, April 27 will be Earth Sunday, a day
when they pause to give thanks for the beauty of
God’s creation and reflect on how they can best be
stewards of this gift.
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South Hero
News
Mary S. Harwood . 802-372-4127
• mary.s.harwood@gmail.com •
CONNECT WITH FOLSOM PTO
Some of us remember wrapping paper sales!
Now you can “like” Folsom PTO on Facebook
and keep up to date on how they are working to
support our students through fundraisers, parent
support meetings, volunteer opportunities, and
fun activities for our youngest and very important
community members! Check them out at https://
www.facebook.com/FOLSOMSCHOOLPTO.
And remember all those door-to-door sales?
Today you can help raise money for Folsom
activities without even leaving home every time
you buy something on Amazon. Just use the Amazon portal on the PTO page on the Folsom school
website when you shop. A percentage of the purchase will automatically be credited to the Folsom
PTO! They have already seen great results from people using the portal and it has allowed the PTO
to supply the school library with the money to buy DCF books to augment the collection for the kiddos!
Use the URL below for a direct link to the PTO page. Here’s the link to the school website: http://www.
gisu.org/folsom/folsompto.php.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 19, from 11 am to Noon, at Hacketts
Orchard at 86 South Street in South Hero. All children eight years old and younger are invited to
come. Please call ahead to register, at 372-5555, so that the Easter Bunny knows how many eggs
to hide.
PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST
There will be a scrumptious Palm Sunday Breakfast Buffet with all the traditional items including,
but not limited to: pancakes with maple syrup, sausage, hash and eggs on Sunday, April 13 at Saint
Rose of Lima Church. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11:30 am. The cost for adults is $7,
children- $3.
NOTES FROM SELECTBOARD
The Board turned the meeting on Monday, March 31 over to Sandy Gregg, Chairman of the Lavin
Property Working Group (LPWG), which was charged by the Select Board to determine the feasibility
of purchasing the Lavin property. This was the first of three public forums before a town vote on
November 4.
Jay Buermann and David Roy spoke to the potential wastewater capacity and possible Town
center ideas. It was discussed that Mr. Lavin will undertake a State approved wastewater analysis
and a wetlands study before the Town has to make a decision on the property. The audience and
Selectboard were asked for pros, cons, and considerations to study at future meetings.
PROS: Consolidation of Town properties; Allows main part of Town to be commercial; Selling old
municipal properties would allow that land to go back onto the tax rolls; Town Center on the Lavin
property would provide identity; consolidating municipal buildings would allow for a central plant and
municipal economy; buying the Lavin parcel would be an investment in the Town’s future; controlled
development on the Lavin property could be an incremental process; $550,000 appears to be a
reasonable cost. Note: the Select Board stated a proper appraisal of the land would be completed
before the vote; buying the Lavin parcel would provide implementation of The Town Plan; land has
improved septic capacity; by moving Town Municipal buildings to the Lavin property with less Route
2 frontage this would free up more Route 2 frontage for commercial; entrance to a new Town Center
would potentially slow down traffic.
CONS: Installing a septic system would cost a lot of money; the property has been for sale for
about forty years, is it a “white elephant”; cost of the property may be high. Note: the Select Board
stated a proper appraisal of the land would be completed before the vote; timing of the purchase is
bad considering all other tax increases; limited professional development expertise is available at this
time; many, several, years the land will be off of the tax rolls; abandoned Town buildings- what will
happen to them?; does the Lavin property provide enough road frontage?
CONSIDERATIONS: Could there be a public/private partnership? Is there a development/
capitalization plan? Septic installation cost could be phased-in. Consider the annual septic maintenance
cost, cost of updates, etc. Fifty years from now, what do we want South Hero to look like? Any
development on the Lavin property could be incremental. The price of the property- is it fair? The
Select Board stated a proper appraisal of the land would be completed before the November 4 vote.
Continuity of purpose- will the Lavin property suit an evolving Town Plan? There is a need for a vision
for the Lavin property. The South Hero community makes the decisions: timing of the purchase of the
land and any controlled development. Also discussed: CIDER retirement housing needs; recruiting a
School Board Member to be on the LPWG; recruiting a Folsom faculty member to be on the LPWG;
recruiting a high school student to be on the LPWG for a young person’s
point of view; return of Applefest to a new Town Center. Can we live with the
deal? Also: investigating other means or properties available to resolve Town
municipal needs; cost of maintaining and updating of current Town buildings,
include energy costs; include summer residents in the process; the road
frontage- is it enough? A stop light at the entrance of a new Town Center to
slow traffic and for emergency signal. Donations toward either the purchase
of the Lavin property or future Town Buildings- are they tax deductible?
Other comments include: what would happen if the Lavin Property was
sold to a developer and up to fifteen homes were built. How would a housing
development affect our schools and taxes? Property has been for sale on
and off for forty years, but as farmland and without the knowledge of septic
capacity. Not a lot of frontage on Route 2 may be a good thing. Keep in mind
that this is the first of three proposed public forums.
RUN FOR THE KIDS
Start training now for the 5K Run for the Kids to benefit the Champlain Island
Parent Child Center. Race starts at their South Street location on Saturday,
June 7 at 9:30 am. Register now at http://www.active.com/south-hero-vt/
running/distance-running-races/first-annual-run-for-the-kids-2014 This race
is a fundraiser to benefit the Champlain Islands Parent Child Center in South
Hero. They are a non-profit organization that has been serving the Grand Isle
County for the past 25 years.
LIBRARY NEWS
By: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian
372-6209, SouthHeroLibrary@gmail.com
HOURS: Sunday and Monday- Closed, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9
am to 4 pm, Wednesdays- 11 am to 8 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 2 pm.
STORY HOUR: Preschool Story Hour is held Tuesdays at 10 am.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Want to protect yourself from fraud? Would you
like to know how the credit bureau determines your rating? On Wednesday,
April 9, at 6 pm, the Merchant’s Bank will be at the library to help you get
Money Smart for money smart week!
On Wednesday, April 30, we will present a screening and panel discussion
of the newest Ken Burns documentary The Address in conjunction with
Vermont Public Television at 6:30 pm.
VHC BOOK DISCUSSION: Get inspired for the growing season with our
spring book discussion series: Farms and Gardens. Our first book is Second
Nature: A Gardener’s Education by Michael Pollan and our first meeting will
be Wednesday, May 7 at 6 pm. Pick up your copy today!
NEW BOOKS: The new Green Mountain Book Award books just arrived!
The GMBA is Vermont’s readers’ choice award for grades 9 to 12, but you
don’t have to be in high school to enjoy these amazing books! We also have
the latest from Harlan Coben, Jeffrey Archer, James Patterson and many,
many more.
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is held on
the second Wednesday of every month at 4 pm, and it is open to the public.
South Hero Community Library is located at 75 South Street inside Folsom
Educational and Community Center. Please stop by, email southherolibrary@
gmail.com, call 372-6209, or visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org for
more information.
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Milton
News
Lorinda A. Henry . 802-893-7036
• lamoillecounty@yahoo.com •
SEATS AVAILABLE ON MILTON
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Are you a resident of Milton and interested in
preserving the natural areas of your town? Do
you have experience related to parks or natural
preserves or a desire to learn more about ways
to preserve ecological values and enhance
recreational opportunities in Milton? Do you have
experience in grant applications or working with
town or county administrations? Do you want to
get involved in a town commission and have the
fourth Tuesday evening of the month off? Well,
the Milton Conservation Commission may be
your answer. We are looking for new members.
We are in the process of implementing the
management plan for the Bove Property. Other
projects include developing signage and writing a
brochure for the Municipal Forest/Bove Property,
developing and maintaining trails in all natural
areas including Eagle Mountain, the Lamoille
River Trail and Bombardier Park. In addition,
the Commission leads field trips and provides
lectures of conservation and environmental
interests. We would like to pursue additional
projects as well.
If you are interested in becoming involved
in any of the above areas, or have ideas for
the commission, please join us for a meeting
at 6:30 pm, every fourth Tuesday of the month
at the Municipal Building. You can pick up an
application from the Town’s Manager’s Office
or Town website, or call Town Planner, Jacob
Hemmerick, the staff member assigned to the
Commission, at 893-1186. Thank you for your
consideration.
TOWN CALENDAR
Thursday, April 10- Recreation Commission
Alburgh Village Store
•Groceries
•Bottle Redemption 8am-5pm
•Hunting &Fishing Licenses
• Ice Cold Beer
13 South Main St., Alburgh, VT
802-796-3545
Mon - Sat: 6am-9pm • Sun: 6am-8pm
$.06 Bottle Returns
•Cigarettes Cheapest in town
•We Now Gift Certificates!
We Carry the
Burlington Free Press.
at 6 pm; Thursday,
April 10- Development
Review Board Meeting
cancelled;
Saturday,
April 12- Bombardier
Park
Beautification
Day from 9 am to
Noon; Tuesday, April
15Planning
Commission from 7 to
9 pm; Monday, April 21Selectboard
Meeting
at 6 pm; Tuesday,
April 22- Conservation
Commission from 6:30
to 8 pm; Thursday,
April 24- Development
Review Board from 7 to
9 pm.
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FIRE TRUCK PULL
Milton Middle School will be holding its fifth
annual Fire Truck Pull on Saturday, April 12 from
11 am to 1:30 pm. We are looking for teams to
pull the Fire Truck. Ten people can form a team,
and it is $10 per person or $100 per team to
enter. We are renting tables for $30, if people
are interested in selling their wares or crafts.
Please contact Joe Smith at jsmith3@mtsd-vt.
org or 893-3215 ext. 1200, if you are interested.
FARMERS’ MARKET SEEKS VENDORS
The Milton Farmers Market is looking for folks
interested in selling fresh foods at the market this
June through October. With a new location at the
Hannaford, there’s lots of energy and excitement,
and you’re sure to have lots of customers! For
an application, or to learn more, visit www.
miltonyouth.org/farmers or contact Katie Combs
at kcombs@miltonyouth.org or 802-893-1009.
The market will be held on Thursdays starting
June 5.
SCHOOL NOTES
Pre-K to Grade 5 Spring Pictures will be taken
on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17;
the Scholastic Book Fair will take place Monday
through Friday, April 14 to 18, and April Break is
scheduled for April 21 to 25.
BOOKS AND IDEAS AT THE LIBRARY
FOR CHILDREN: Infant Story Times, for ages
zero to eighteen months, are on Mondays at 10
am with stories, songs and crafts with Mrs. Dulac.
Preschool Story Times, for ages three to five, are
on Tuesdays at 10 am with stories, songs crafts
with Mrs. Dulac. Toddler Story Times, for ages
eighteen months to age three, are on Fridays,
at 10 am, with stories, songs and crafts with our
hero, Mrs. Dulac.
Cleo, the therapy dog from Therapy Dogs
of VT will visit the Library on Saturday, April 19
at 10:30 am. Cleo loves to have children, ages
three and up, read to her!
FIREFIGHTERS’ BINGO
Milton Firefighters Association Special Bingo
will take place on Sunday, May 4 at the Arrowhead
Senior Center on Middle Road. Games start at
6:30 pm, and it is $5 for up to 24 cards, $10 for
up to 42 cards. Support a great cause, and have
some fun, too!
MILTON HISTORY MUSEUM OPENS FOR
THE SEASON
The Milton Museum will be open from April
through October on first and third weekend
afternoons from 1 to 4 or by appointment; it
will be closed on Easter. We are always in
need of guides for our guests, whether they be
experienced or novice. We always partner a
novice with an expert, so, no one is left on their
own. It is always a learning experience and a fun
time for all.
GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH
Milton’s senior citizens are invited to join the
Groovy Lunch Bunch for meals and activities
at the Arrowhead Senior Center several times
a week. Upcoming menus include: Friday, April
11- minestrone soup, egg salad, lettuce and
cheese, bulky roll and mixed fruit; Monday, April
14- shepherd’s pie with gravy on side, honey
dill carrots, marble rye bread, and sherbet;
Wednesday, April 16- a special meal with baked
ham with raisin compote, creamy scalloped
potatoes, whipped squash, wheat roll and
chocolate mousse with topping. There will be
Bingo on Wednesday. Friday, April 18- spinach
pie, parslied potatoes, wax beans, wheat bread
and tapioca pudding. Menu is subject to change
depending on availability of supply. Milk is served
with all Meals.
All meals and programs are sponsored by the
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and are held
at the Milton Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center,
unless otherwise noted. Seniors age sixty and
over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 8931619, at least 25 hours ahead, for reservations.
A $4 donation is appreciated. Meal-site manager
is Barb “Andy” Joachim at 309-8790. Milton’s
CVAA advocate is Julie Petersen at 865-0360 or
1-800-642-5119.
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Run For the Kids
Start training now for the 5K Run for the Kids
to benefit the Champlain Island Parent Child
Center. Race starts at their South Street location on
Saturday, June 7 at 9:30 am. Register now at http://
www.active.com/south-hero-vt/running/distancerunning-races/first-annual-run-for-the-kids-2014.
This race is a fundraiser to benefit the Champlain
Islands Parent Child Center in South Hero, which is
a non-profit organization that has been serving the
Grand Isle County for the past 25 years.
Big Rig Day in
Swanton
On, Saturday, April 12, celebrate the Month of
the Young Child with Building Bright Futures at Big
Rig Day! This is a free family fun event, with book
giveaways, that will allow kids of all ages to check
out big rigs, play, create and eat healthy snacks. This
year, there will be over twenty activity tables for
kids! Also, be sure to explore the Big Rig Day with the
FGI Bookmobile.
The event will be held at the Swanton Elementary
Schools: Central and Babcock, from 10 am to Noon.
You are asked to park at the Babcock Swanton
Elementary School at 113 Grand Avenue/Route 7.
For more information, call 802-370-0838 or email
fgibbfdirectservice@gmail.com.
Pizza
Pan's South Hero
372.4729
Weds-Sun: 4:30
Health Department
and Agency of
Agriculture to Hold
EEE Meeting
Open 6am - 2pm Daily
Two horses in Franklin County died last summer
from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), marking
the first time the mosquito-borne illness has been
detected in the northwest corner of the state.
Although only horses were affected last summer,
people can also become infected resulting in a severe
and sometimes fatal illness.
The Health Department and Agency of Agriculture
are hosting an informational meeting on Thursday,
April 10, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Swanton Village
Complex , at 120 First Street, to discuss plans to trap
and test mosquitoes and conduct surveillance for
human and animal illness throughout the summer.
“We want people to come to the meeting and
ask questions,” said Erica Berl, an infectious disease
epidemiologist. “We want them to know there are
actions they can take to reduce their risk of infection.”
For more information on mosquito-borne diseases
in Vermont healthvermont.gov, Follow them on
Twitter and join them on Facebook for up-to-date
news, alerts and health information.
Early April Walk
at the Missisquoi
National Wildlife
Refuge
Join Park Ranger, David Frisque for a look at the
life and activity in a vernal pool early in the spring.
Vernal pools are important breeding areas for some
of the more reclusive and seldom seen amphibians
such as wood frogs, and salamanders. Because
these temporary wetlands often dry up completely
in late summer or early fall, egg laying and early
development of juvenile salamanders and frogs must
begin early in the spring. The walk will be at the
Stephen Young Marsh Trail located on Tabor Road,
about one mile south of the Headquarters Building,
on Saturday evening April 12. The walk begins at 6 pm
and will end at about 8. Bring waterproof knee or hip
boots and a headlamp or small flashlight. Call 802868-4781 to register for this activity. Ice conditions at
the vernal pool and/or lack of registrants may cause
postponement of the activity.
90 Lake St, Rouses Point, NY
Death Notices
WILLIAM DICKIE RAVDIN
On March 30, 2014 a caring and loving man
passed into the arms of our Lord.
William Dickie Ravdin, 85, died at his home at
Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
after a long illness. He was predeceased by his
wife of 55 years, Mary Herndon Ravdin, in 2005.
Born in Camden, New Jersey, Bill Ravdin was
the son of Dr. Isadore S. Ravdin and Dr. Elizabeth
Glenn Ravdin, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
and was a 65 year summer resident of Grand
Isle. A graduate of Friends Central School and
Swarthmore College, he received his BA in History
in 1950. His career took him to many parts of the
globe, but he always returned to his much-loved
Philadelphia and the many Friends schools which
benefited from his wise counsel.
A founding Trustee of the Kendal Communities
and a longtime member of its Board, he was also
a member of Kendal Monthly Meeting of the
Religious Society of Friends.
518-297-6378
Bill was a keen fisherman, woodworker,
gardener, lover of classical music, book lover,
and dedicated volunteer for countless causes
and organizations over his lifetime. He will be
remembered as a caring friend and colleague,
devoted father and grandfather, and beloved spouse
to Mary, whom he adored.
He is survived by a son, R. F. Glenn Ravdin
of South Hero, and his wife Kimberly; two
daughters, Anne Ravdin Taylor of Kennett Square,
Pennsylvania and her husband Richard, and Susan
B. Ravdin of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and her
husband Wilfrid de Freitas; two grandchildren,
Dylan H. and Marel L. Ravdin of New York City,
New York; a brother-in-law Henry N. Herndon, Jr.
of Hanover, New Hampshire; a sister-in-law Nancy
H. Clapp of Wilmington, Delaware; many nieces
and nephews; and his partner and companion,
Katherine L. Rosier, also of Kendal at Longwood.
A Memorial Service after the manner of Friends
will be held at Kendal at Longwood on Saturday,
May 10 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be
sent to The Mary Herndon Ravdin Memorial Fund,
Media-Providence Friends School, 125 W. 3rd
Street, Media, PA 19063.
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North Hero
News
Courtney A. Schaetz
• nheronews@yahoo.com •
Preschool and Early Childhood
Screenings
The GISU Early Childhood Program provides
free developmental screenings for young children from birth to school age. Screenings are
done in child care centers, day care programs,
homes, and elementary schools throughout the
Grand Isle Supervisory Union and are available
free of charge. Children age 4 by Sep 1 are eligible for free preschool and do not need to be
screened. Children age 3 by Sep 1 may be eligible for free preschool, but must be screened.
Preschool for these children is based on availability.
A developmental screening is a brief (45-60
minute) check of a child’s communication and
motor (fine & gross) skills. It is a play-based observation of the child interacting with an adult,
other children and materials. It includes an informal check of the child’s vision and hearing.
Experienced, certified early childhood teachers, a special educator and speech and language pathologists employed through the local
schools coordinate the screenings. A child’s
performance is summarized with the parent at
the end of the session.
Screening Locations/Dates/Phone Numbers:
Learning Adventure - Grand Isle, April 1, 2014
from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, please call 372-3930
to schedule a screening.
Alburgh Preschool - April 2, 2014 from 8:00 am
to11:30 am, please call 796-3573 to schedule
a screening.
Isle LaMotte Preschool - April 2, 2014 from
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, please call 928-3231 to
schedule a screening.
North Hero Preschool – April 7, 2014 from 9:00
am to 11:00 am, please call 372-8866 to schedule a screening.
Champlain Islands Parent Child Center-South,
April 10, 2014 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, please
call 372-4704 to schedule a screening.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
A very Happy Birthday to Emma Mae Tudhope
on April 14. She will be celebrating her sixteenth
birthday, and her family wants to wish her a
wonderful day filled with love and laughter.
LOOKING TO TRY SOMETHING NEW?
If you are looking to master a new skill or
perhaps, gain a new hobby, look no further than
North Hero.
The Fiber Bees meet Thursdays at the North
Hero Methodist Church, from 11 am to 4 pm;
there is also line dancing at the North Hero
Community Hall every Friday from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Both activities welcome new students and old
pros alike.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
The Planning Commission will hold a hearing
on Monday, April 28, at 7 pm, at the North Hero
Town Office Meeting Room to receive public
comment on proposed amendments to the
North Hero Development Regulations.
A copy of the proposed amendments
is available at the Town Office or at www.
northherovt.com.
YOUTH ASSISTANTS
Are you in grades 7 to 12 and want to work
with children in North Hero Summer Camps?
The North Hero Recreation Committee is
accepting applications from young people from
the Town of North Hero, including those whose
parents or grandparents are summer residents,
who have completed grades 7 to 12, or are
between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, to
serve as Youth Assistants to Camp Directors.
Youth Assistants may apply to assist in one or all
of the three camps being offered.
An applicant may request consideration for
specific camps or submit a general application
to assist in the Nature Camp to be held from July
14 to 18, for children in grades K to 3; the Kayak
Camp from July 28 to August 1, for children
ages six to ten; or, the Storytelling Camp, from
August 3 to 8, for children in grades K to 4. The
Assistant will be expected to attend Nature and
Storytelling camps from 9 am to 1 pm at Camp
Ingalls, Monday through Friday; Kayak Camp
from 1 to 4 pm at Knight’s Point State Park.
A stipend of $100 to $150 per session will be
paid to successful applicants. Only one Youth
Assistant will be hired for each session
Applications are to be submitted to the Town
of North Hero Recreation Committee. Application
deadlines are April 30. Applicants will be chosen
by the Camp Directors and confirmed by the
Recreation Committee. For more information or
applications, contact the North Hero Town Clerk
by emailing townclerk@northherovt.com.
WHAT’S UP IN NORTH HERO?
Do you have something you would like to
share with your North Hero neighbors? I am
always looking for your input on what appears
in this column; please send your stories, events
and ideas to nheronews@yahoo.com.
PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER
By: Joe Resteghini, Principal
Helen Kenny was
an incredible supporter
of North Hero School,
and the community in
general. Helen Kenny
was a supporter of
the arts, and she took
great pride in seeing
our children succeed.
Helen Kenny shared
a positive spirit, was a
strong support, and along with her passing there
deserves a fitting tribute. We had decided to
plant an apple tree on the property, with a small
tribute to acknowledge that the tree represents
her contributions to our community.
As ideas tend to do, this one took root, and the
roots began to spread. As usual, and with many
of my wild ambitions, I looked to this tribute and
tried to think how we could nurture it towards it’s
educational value. With support from the school
board, and my right hand woman: Mrs. Tier, we
have decided to plant the tree in memory of
Helen� Kenny, and to also open the opportunity
to plant your own apple tree on the property. The
hope is to create and educational experience,
have a product unique to us that is truly orchard
to table, and to gain traction in creating our own
apple festival.
I have contacted distributors of trees and the
price that we have arrived at with Gardener’s
Supply in Williston is $56. Our goal is to plant
twenty apple trees this year. If you are interested
in having a tree planted on the property, with your
family name recognized on, or near it, we will
begin the process of planting our own orchard.
If you are interested please contact Mrs. Tier.
This is certainly an opportunity to beautify our
property and to create a micro economy as
unique as our town.
There is still time to sign up for preschool
screening appointments on Wednesday, April
7. Please contact the office if you know a kiddo
interested in joining in the fun next school year.
Friday, April 9 is a professional in-service day.
There is no school for students. If you are in need
of childcare, please contact Eagle Care to check
for availability. The drop in, daily rate is $35.
Friday, April 16 is a major field trip opportunity.
North Hero School will be traveling to Burlington
to see Suessical the Musical.
Science is in the air. In third and fourth
grade, they are making observations about the
life cycle of crayfish, doing scientific drawings,
and comparing characteristics. In fifth and sixth
grade, students are working on matter, mass,
and density Recently, they did an observation on
the density of water. They were actually able to
get an egg to float. Ask a fifth or sixth grader how
and why this is possible.
Have a great week. Plant a tree.
Our love and respect goes out to the Kenny’s.
LIBRARY NEWS
By: Judy Poquette, Librarian
372-5458, nhlibrary@comcast.net
HOURS: Open on Tuesday from 2 to 7 pm,
Thursday- 10 am to 3 pm and Saturday- 9 am
to 1 pm.
KEEP YOUR MONEY SAFE: On Thursday,
April 10, the North Hero Library, in conjunction
with Money Smart Week in Vermont, will host a
program presented by Merchants Bank. Bank
representatives Karen Potvin and Jeri Baker will
speak on Keep it Safe- Identity Theft and ways
to protect you from fraud, and To Your Creditconcerning Credit Reports, how they are used,
what is reported and tips on repairing credit. The
presentation will start at 6:30 pm, it will last about
an hour and is open to everyone. Young adults
learning to handle their finances will find this
program especially helpful.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING: A
planning session for the May Plant Sale will take
place on Saturday, April 10, at 1 pm, in the library.
New volunteers are always appreciated and will
find a warm welcome. The Friends have one
major fundraiser a year and very few meetings
to accomplish their goals. Your time will be well
spent.
NEW MATERIALS: Adult Books- Frog Music by
Emma Donoghue, Runner by Lee Patrick, The
Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh; Audio BooksOdds Against by Dick Francis, Red Herring by
Archer Mayor; Kids’ Books- Space, Glow In The
Dark Constellations: A Field Guide For Young
Stargazers, Lunch Lady and the School-wide
Scuffle, Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet;
DVDs- Saving Mr. Banks, Book Thief, Frozen.
Completion of AARP Safe Driver Course
May Qualify You For Insurance Discounts
The Northwestern Medical Center will host the new AARP Smart Driver Class on Monday, April 21 at 4:30
pm. The 4.5 hour refresher course is open to all drivers fifty years and older.
The curriculum addresses the normal physical changes brought on by the aging process, how these changes
can affect driving ability and then offers ways to compensate for those changes. The course also addresses
changes in vehicles, regulations and roads. Participants will also learn how to interact with other road users,
including truckers, bikers, pedestrians and distracted drivers. The class will address Vermont driving regulations,
many of which have changed over the years.
Many insurance companies offer a discount to drivers who have completed the class. Drivers who have
qualified for a discount by taking the course must take a refresher course every three years. There are no tests.
The fee for the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.
To reserve space in the upcoming class, call Baird Morgan at 802-483-6335
Legal
Notices
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in
newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a
chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative
rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules.
ovnotices.htm. The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on
a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an
association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special
needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.
To get a copy of a rule or make suggestions to the agency, call or write the
contact person listed below. You may also comment on the proposal by
writing the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House,
Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Rules and Regulations: Visitor Conduct and Fees and Charges for State
Park Services and Commercial Activities on Department Lands.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 14P015
AGENCY: Natural Resources; Forests, Parks & Rec.
CONCISE SUMMARY: Amend existing Rules to enable the Commissioner
of Forests, Parks and Recreation to make modest adjustments to fees
for camping and other services in State Parks; and to make some minor
administrative changes.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Craig Whipple, Director of
State Parks, Agency of Natural Resources 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2
Montpelier, VT 05620‐3801 Tel: 802‐343‐5318 Email:craig.whipple@
state.vt.us URL: http://www.vtstateparks.com.
For Copies: Rochelle Skinner Agency of Natural Resources, 1 National
Life Drive, Davis 2, Montpelier, VT 05620‐3801 Tel: 802‐522‐0841 Email:
rochelle.skinner@state.vt.us.
Child Care Licensing Regulations: Afterschool Child Care Programs.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 14P016
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
CONCISE SUMMARY: The current regulations have been in effect since
October 1996. Since 1996, many changes affecting school age programs
have occurred. These include changes in legislation affecting 21st
Century programs (administered through the Agency of Education),
the reorganization of the department responsible to regulating and
monitoring child care programs, the system of early childhood and
afterschool services in Vermont, emerging technologies and new
information on how programs can most effectively support children’s
growth and development. This revision provides clarification and
incorporates new information to update definitions, staff qualifications,
effective program operation and changes in both program and regulatory
practice. The rules have been reorganized to regulatory practice. The
rules have been
reorganized to make the document more user‐friendly for both programs
and licensing staff. These regulations promote a balance between what is
best for the safety and well‐being of children and the practical day‐to‐day
demands of operating a child care program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jan Walker Vermont Agency
of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Child
Development Division 103 South Main Street, Waterbury VT 05671‐5500
Tel: 802‐769‐6426 Fax: 802‐769‐2064 Email: jan.walker@state.vt.us URL:
http://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/child_care_licensing.
For Copies: Lynne Robbins Vermont Agency of Human Services,
Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division, 103
South Main Street, Waterbury VT 05671‐5500 Tel: 802‐769‐6160 Fax:
802‐769‐2064 Email: lynne.robbins@state.vt.us.
NORTH HERO-GRAND ISLE
SCOPING PROJECT
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)
has the opportunity, through renewed funding,
to rehabilitate/replace BR 8 on US 2 between the
towns of North Hero and Grand Isle, Vermont. BR
8 ((North Hero-Grand Isle BHF 028-1(26) Bridge)
is a historic twin leaf bascule bridge, and the only
vehicular movable bridge in the State of Vermont.
This project is currently in the scoping phase of
the VTrans Program Development process.
To learn more about this project, visit our website
at http://vtrans.vermont.gov/projects/nhgi (the link
is under the Major Projects tab). The public will
have the opportunity to receive information on
proposed alternatives and share their opinions /
comments at several points throughout the scoping
process.
ACT 250 NOTICE
MINOR APPLICATION #6G0644
10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6093
On 3/27/2014, Deso & Leduc Properties, LLC, 158
Route 2 South, Alburgh, Vermont 05440, Zaremba
Program Development LLC, 14600 Detroit Ave., Suite
1500, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, and Robert Creller, Jr.,
423 US Route 2 South, Alburgh, Vermont 05440 filed
application #6G0644 for a project generally described
as the construction of a 9,100 SF retail store with 30
parking spaces and new access driveway served by
on-site water and wastewater services. The project is
located southwest intersection of US 2 and TH 4 in
Alburgh, Vermont.
The District #6 Environmental Commission is
reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51
-- Minor Applications. Copies of the application
and proposed permit are available for review at the
Alburgh Town Office, Northwest Regional Planning
Commission Office, and the office listed below. The
application and a draft permit may also be viewed on
the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.
state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database”
and entering the project number “6G0644”.
No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued
unless, on or before April 30, 2014, a person notifies
the Commission of an issue or issues requiring
the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the
Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own
motion. Any hearing request must be in writing to the
address below, must state the criteria or subcriteria at
issue, why a hearing is required and what additional
evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any
hearing request by an adjoining property owner
or other interested person must include a petition
for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a
hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the
telephone number listed below for more information.
Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must
determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing
have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission
holds a public hearing.
If you feel that any of the District Commission
members listed on the attached Certificate of Service
under “For Your Information” may have a conflict
of interest, or if there is any other reason a member
should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please
contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no
later than prior to the response date listed above.
Should a hearing be held on this project and you
have a disability for which you are going to need
accommodation, please notify us by April 30, 2014.
Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality,
the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional
Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and
adjoining property owners and other persons to the
extent they have a particularized interest that may be
affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria.
Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10
V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).
Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 3rd day of
October, 2013.
BY: /s/Geoffrey W. Green, District Coordinator
111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879–5657 geoffrey.green@state.vt.us
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GRAND ISLE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
WARNING FOR HEARING
The legal voters of the Grand Isle Town School
District are herby notified and warned of a Public
Hearing to be held at the Grand Isle School in said
Town of Monday, April 14, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the
evening. Said hearing is an Information Hearing to
discuss the article listed below to be voted on by
Australian Ballot on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.
GRAND ISLE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICIAL WARNING
The legal voters of the Grand Isle Town School District are hereby warned to meet at the Grand Isle
Town Office located at 9 Hyde Road on Tuesday,
April 15, 2014, polls open between the hours of
7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. to vote by AUSTRALIAN
BALLOT on the following article:
1. Shall the voters of the Grand Isle
Town School District appropriate $5,190,950 necessary for the support of schools for the year beginning July 1, 2014?
Dated at Grand Isle School District, Vermont this
31st day of March, 2014.
Michael Inners
Carol Miller
Don Bartlett
Gary Marckrres
Teri Geney
GRAND ISLE SCHOOL BOARD
Recorded and posted this 1 day of April 2014 at the
Town Clerk’s Office in Grand Isle.
Attest: Cheryl Vantine, Town Clerk
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
TOWN OF NORTH HERO
PO Box 38, 6441 US Route 2
North Hero, VT 05474
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of North
Hero Water Treatment Facility Cold Storage Building
will be received by Town of North Hero (OWNER), at
the following address: Town Offices, 6441 US Route
2, North Hero, VT 05474 until 10:00 am (prevailing
local time), May 5, 2014, and then at said office
publicly opened and read aloud.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined
at no charge and/or obtained at a non-refundable
payment of $25.00 at the following locations:
1. Town of North Hero Offices, 6441 US Route 2,
North Hero, VT 05474
2. Aldrich + Elliott, PC, 6 Market Place, Ste. 2,
Essex Jct., VT 05452.
The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all
bids, in part or whole, or to waive any irregularities
therein, if such action is deemed in the best
interested of the OWNER.
April 4, 2014
Larry Dupont and Terry Schaefer
Town of North Hero Water Board
GRAND ISLE LISTERS
TO BEGIN INSPECTIONS
As required by law, V.S.A Title 32 §3431 (a) Listers shall reassess all properties with open building
permits.
All outside work will be inspected weather permitting, without an appointment beginning APRIL
1ST 2014 FOR THE 2014 GRAND LIST. The resident may request an appointment if they prefer.
All interior inspections will be done by appointment only.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling the
Listers Office, 372-5233, and leave us a voice mail
message.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Grand Isle Listers:
Janice C. Arnold - Chairperson
Suzanne Sauve, Sue Lawrence
LEGAL NOTICES
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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LEGAL NOTICES CONTINUED FROM
PAGE 11
PUBLIC HEARING
Champlain Islands
Health Services
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TOWN OF
NORTH HERO
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
- Storytime at the Alburgh Public Library starts at
10:30 am.
- Book Club at the Grand Isle United Methodist
Church from 6:30 to 8 pm.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
- Breastfeeding Support Group and Baby Massage at
the Alburgh Family Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
- Storytime at the Grand Isle Free Library starts at
10 am.
- Handcrafters meet at the Alburgh Public Library at
6:30 pm.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
- Playgroup at the Alburgh Family Center from 9:30
to 11 am.
- Exordium Adventure Workshop at the Alburgh
Family Center from 9:45 to 10:45 am.
- Visiting Nurse Association’s Spring Blooms! Fashion
Show and Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel and
Conference Center, Burlington.
- Juvenile Art Class at the Alburgh Public Library
starts at 2 pm.
- EEE Informational Meeting at the Swanton Village
Complex from 5:30 to 7 pm.
- Keep Your Money Safe presentation at the North
Hero Public Library starts at 6:30 pm.
- Fiber Night at the Grand Isle Free Library starts at
6:30 pm.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
- Shared Table Free Community Supper at the South
Hero Congregational Church from 5:30 to 7 pm.
- Learn to Line Dance at the North Hero Community
Hall from 7 t0 8:30 pm.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
- Big Rig Day at the Swanton Elementary Schools:
Central and Babcock, from 10 am to Noon.
- Acadian Genealogy Research Class at the Vermont
Genealogy Library, Colchester from 10:30 am to
Noon.
- Wine Down at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero
with doors opening at 6 pm.
- Vernal Pool Walk at the Stephen Young Marsh Trail,
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton from 6
to 8 pm.
- Pre-Party for the Big Chill at the Eagles Club, South
Burlington from 7 to 11 pm.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
- Palm Sunday Breakfast Buffet at Saint Rose of Lima
Church, South Hero from 7:30 to 11:30 am.
- Turkey Hunting 101 seminar at Mountain Deer
Taxidermy, Northfield,Vermont from 9 am to 4 pm.
MONDAY, APRIL 14
- Library Trustees meet at the Grand Isle Free Library
at 6 pm.
- Film Night at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 7
pm.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
- Storytime at the Alburgh Public Library starts at
10:30 am.
- Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at the
Learning Adventure, Grand Isle from 5:30 to 7 pm.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
- Storytime at the Grand Isle Free Library starts at
10 am.
- Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department Parent and
Community Evening Forum at the Folsom Educational
Center, South Hero starts at 6:15 pm.
- Knitters meet at the Alburgh Public Library at 6:30
pm.
- Alburgh Public Library Trustees Meeting starts at 7
pm.
- Pediatric Asthma and Exercise Presentation at the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, South Burlington starts at
7 pm.
Scheduled for Monday, April 28th, at 7:00 p.m.,
at the North Hero
Town Office Meeting Room
Notice is hereby given to the residents of the Town
of North Hero that the Planning Commission will
hold a hearing on Monday, April 28th at 7:00pm
at the North Hero Town Office Meeting Room to
receive public comment on the following proposed
amendments to the North Hero Development
Regulations, pursuant to Chapter 117 of Title
24, Section 4384 and 4441, Vermont Statutes
Annotated.
The Town of North Hero revised the following
provisions of the North Hero Development
Regulations:
• The entire document was reorganized and
reformatted.
• The Village District size was reduced to reflect
actual village area. The proposed boundary
matches the designated village center boundaries.
• Zoning District purpose statements were
developed to assist in determining whether a
project conforms to the character of the area.
• Allowed uses were incorporated into a table and
reviewed and modified as needed for consistency
and clarification. Definitions for all uses were
developed.
• Dimensional standards were incorporated into
a table.
• The density reserve provision was eliminated,
which was difficult to understand and administer.
• The certificate of occupancy and certificate of
compliance process was revised.
• Development that requires a zoning permit and
development that is exempt was clarified.
• The conditional use review standards were
revised and expanded.
• Site plan review standards were incorporated
into conditional use review to streamline the
process.
• Setback exceptions and waiver procedures were
revised for clarity.
• The Special Flood Hazard Area review
standards were updated to conform with the
National Flood Insurance Program.
• The planned unit development review standards
were updated and expanded.
• The deeded access to the lake provisions were
revised for clarity; they are now permitted as
residential marine associations.
• The subdivision review standards were updated
and expanded.
• Stormwater management and erosion control
standards were added.
• Lighting standards were added.
• Sign standards were added.
• Landscaping and screening standards were
added.
• Road and driveway standards were added.
• Shoreline protection and shoreline stabilization
standards were added.
• Accessory dwelling unit review standards were
revised.
• Standards for off-grid solar arrays and wind
towers were added.
• The telecommunication facilities standards
were revised to conform to Vermont Statute.
• Standards for earth resource extraction were
revised.
• Standards for lake access structures were
revised for clarity.
• Standards for home occupations were revised
to allow for exempt home businesses.
• Standards for marinas and yacht clubs were
revised.
• Review of pre-existing small lots was revised to
reflect current practice.
• Definitions were incorporated as needed.
Complete copies of the proposed revisions to the
Development Regulations are available at the
Town Office or at www.northherovt.com.
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> CHURCH SERVICES >
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
NURSERY CARE
SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:45A.M. AGES 5 THRU GRADE 6
We Invite and Welcome Everyone.
Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486
Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: ccshvt@gmail.com
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm
Island Roman Catholic Parishes
Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,
Isle La Motte & South Hero
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, Pastor
St. Amadeus Office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
Champlain Islands Parish
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Rev. Hyungyong Choi
Isle La Motte
United Methodist
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8:00 a.m.
North Hero UMC
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9:30 a.m.
Grand Isle United
Methodist Church
Sunday 11 a.m.
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796-3055
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SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
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Palm Sunday
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We Welcome You To Attend
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North Hero Community Hall
Rte 2, North Hero Village
Sunday Services 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Pastor Larry Rohm
802-393-9427
Isle La Motte
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The Islander, April 8, 2014 Page 13
Anita Bruley . 802-928-3346
• rayanita@fairpoint.net •
I haven’t been to school for a week or so. We
have a new teacher in my room, but I haven’t met
her yet. Mrs. Degree left for Maternity leave on
Friday, March 29. She had baby girl on Tuesday,
April 1: Hazel Mae weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The March 20, 2014 meeting began with
Superintendent, Phillips reporting that the
students will need to make up some snow days.
Students are required to attend between 178 to
180 days, and teachers are contracted to 188
days. The Board approved the last day of school
will be June 20, which will be 178 days. It will be
at the discretion of the Principal to ensure that
the teachers get 187 days. Mr. Phillips further
reported the High School Budget is $30,000 over
budget at this time. This is one of the expenses
we have no control over and may change as the
year progresses.
The Principal, Mrs. Rubin, reported that a
long term substitute for 2nd and 3rd grades has
been hired. The Vermont Floor Map curriculum
was excellent, and the experience was a hit with
the students; the European Floor Map should
be here by the end of the month. 5th grader
Emmalee Henderson won the Spelling Bee for
Isle La Motte and went on to Saint Michaels
College to compete for the State.
The Board had a discussion on pending
legislation regarding consolidation of districts.
Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Peacock, Ms. Rafferty attended
a meeting at the State House, hearing both pros
and cons of eliminating local boards in favor of
unionized structures.
It appeared that many of the “lack” of
opportunity complaints expressed had to do
with Secondary Education. There is also talk of
reducing, and/or eliminating the Small School
Grant Program, which acts for only about 5
percent of Isle La Motte’s revenue budget-- this
is not a reliable figure because the revenue
fluctuates through out the year, because of our
Special Education reimbursements, which has
been reduced in recent years to a small percent
of our schools revenue. Also, income sensitivity
will be more inclusive. The State passed a bill
placing a moratorium on privatizing schools until
2016.
The Board also discussed two transportation
issues: transportation to NCCS at one time.
There was an agreement between families
and Alburgh to get students to NCCS. Mr.
Phillips will look into this. Secondly, parents of
Isle La Motte students would like to establish
a transportation committee for Pre-K to 6. Mrs.
Callahan volunteered to head up this committee.
The Board approved payables of $45,298.35.
A question of the Solar Tax was raised. It is an
annual fee.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, April
17 at 3:45 pm. The Board welcomes community
participation. Detailed
copies of minutes are
available at GISU.org
and
islelamotte.org,
or you can contact the
Grand Isle Supervisory
Union’s Central Office,
at 372-6921, for a
printed copy.
JOKE OF THE
WEEK!
Grocer: “What was
that woman complaining
about?”
Assistant: “The long
wait.”
Grocer: “And only
yesterday she was
complaining about the
short weight. You can’t
please some people.”
HAVE A GOOD WEEK
***
Guy Winch of South Hero celebrated
his 90th birthday on April 7, 2014.
***
A very Happy Birthday to Emma Mae
Tudhope on April 14 who will be
celebrating her 16th birthday.
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-FOR SALE--------------------------------SOUTHBEND
COMMERCIAL
PROPANE RANGE. The South
Hero Congregational Church
would like to sell its SouthBend
commercial 60” propane range
which was purchased new by
the Church in 2010. This stainless
steel range has two ovens, six top
burners and, a fixed griddle. The
asking price is $3,500.00 which is
negotiable. Any interested party
should contact Trustee, Chuck
Besterman at 802-372-3749
--------------------------------46,000 mile pampered, preserved 2 owner, 2000 Plymouth
Neon. Like new, no rust ever, yr
old tires, economical commuter
equivalent to a 2011 car for just
$3,495! See it to believe it at
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4/8
--------------------------------1950 Ford 8-N Tractor. Nice condition. Tire chains, pushbar, two
new tires. Needs battery. Jeff
Dubuque. 802-372-6440
4/22
---------------------------------
--------------------------------TROLLING MOTOR - 12V for fresh
and salt water. Motor Guide
Great White. Like new. $180.
802-922-3456
--------------------------------WATER SKIS - 1 pair $15. 802-9993456
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-JOBS------------------------------Request for Proposals. The Congregational Church of South
Hero wishes to hire a contractor to reconfigure existing bathrooms in order to create a handicap accessible bathroom. The
job will require demolition and
building new walls with doors
between 2 bathrooms. Electrical work will be necessary with
minimal plumbing, as well as tiling and finish work. Bids will be
due by 5/1/2014. Please contact
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Week of April 7, from 9:00am4:00pm for interview.
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or e-mail bgfinfo@vtlawoffices.
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year, The Islander for the publicity articles, CIDER for
printing our programs and to all of our patrons that
came and enjoyed the show!
April CIDER Calendar
Happy Easter! Grand Isle County seniors are
invited to join their friends and neighbors at The
Neighbors, a community meals program located at
the South Hero Congregational Church, or on a CIDER
excursion or shopping trip. The CIDER wheelchairaccessible vans are a safe and convenient way for
Grand Isle County elders and persons with disabilities
to travel. CIDER provides more than just medical
transportation. Seating is limited and reservations
may be made by calling CIDER at 372-6425. Cost is
by donation only.
Upcoming events include: Friday, April 11Shopping Excursion to Saint Albans Walmart with
lunch at Lucky’s; Wednesday, April 16- Special
Easter Pork Roast Dinner at The Neighbors starts at
Noon, please RSVP, and the van from Alburgh will be
available; Monday, April 21- Foot and Blood Pressure
Clinic at The Neighbors from 10 am to Noon, RSVP;
shopping and appointment trips to Saint Albans will
be on Thursdays, April 17 and 24
Volunteer drivers needed! For more information,
call 372-6425.
What’s Cooking at
The Neighbors in April
Reservations may be made, and are most
appreciated, by calling The Neighbors Community
Meals Program, serving elders and persons with
disabilities, at 372-4642 on Monday, Wednesday
or Friday mornings, from 8 to 11 am, or CIDER at
372-6425, Monday through Friday from 8 am to
4:30 pm. Meals are served at Noon on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at the South Hero
Congregational Church. Home-delivered meals for
eligible individuals are available Monday through
Friday south of the drawbridge, and, currently, on
Tuesdays and Thursdays north of the drawbridge.
Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available at
no cost. A donation of $4 is requested, $3.50 for
home-delivered meals. All meals include: bread,
dessert, juice, and a choice of milk, coffee or tea, and
all meals are salt-free according to Agency on Aging
nutrition standards.
Meals for April include: Tuesday, April 8- quiche,
hash brown potatoes, coleslaw, green beans;
Wednesday, April 9- pea soup, chicken salad
sandwich; Thursday, April 10- chicken and biscuits,
sweet potatoes, peas, applesauce; Friday, April 11goulash, tossed salad, broccoli salad, French bread;
Monday, April 14- mac and cheese, chicken, Jell-o,
cranberry oat bread, honey bun cake; Tuesday, April
15- hamburger steak, baked potato, spinach, tossed
salad; Wednesday, April 16- Easter Dinner with pork
roast, potatoes, carrots, squash, RSVP by April 14;
Thursday, April 17- beef stew, potatoes, carrots,
pickled beets; Friday, April 18- baked haddock, sweet
potatoes, mixed vegetables, banana bread, lemon
bars; Monday, April 21- tuna noodle casserole,
coleslaw, raspberry bars; Tuesday, April 22-:cranberry
chicken, egg noodles, Brussels sprouts, fruit salad;
Wednesday, April 23- Salad Days; Thursday, April 24spaghetti and meat sauce, broccoli salad, carrot and
celery sticks; Friday, April 25- salmon and wild rice
casserole, squash, cabbage, orange bread, pumpkin
dessert; Monday, April 28- soup and sandwich;
Tuesday, April 29- tuna noodle salad, deviled eggs,
tomato salad; Wednesday, April 30- meat pies, sweet
potatoes, Brussels sprouts.
Thank You From the
South Hero Players
The curtain has come down on another successful
run of shows by South Hero Players. Thank you to
the cast and those behind the scenes that worked
so hard to make this a great production! We want
to thank Camp Ta-Kum-Ta for hosting us again this
Wine Down at Snow
Farm Vineyard
Join your friends and neighbors at Snow Farm
Vineyards to drink, eat and enjoy music at a Wine
Down on West Shore Road, South Hero on Saturday,
April 12. The doors will open at 6 pm, and there will
be music from 6:30 to 8:30 pm by Jason Lee. Order
tickets for $10 and order your gourmet picnic items
for event delivery at www.cipcc.org/center-news.
html or order at the Champlain Island Parent Child
Center at 114 South Street. Order now to reserve
your spot and delicious food. Proceeds will benefit
the Champlain Island Parent Child Center.
Big Chill Pre-Party- Be
A Hero for Epilepsy
Saturday, April 12 will be an evening of great music
to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont at the
Eagles Club in South Burlington from 7 to 11 pm.
The Eagles is located on Shelburne Road across from
Verizon and Uno’s Chicago Grill in South Burlington.
The band, THEM, will be playing music beginning at
7:30 pm. The cost of admission is $5. There will be
a Silent Auction and a 50/50 Raffle. This event is a
Pre-Party for The Big Chill- Be a Hero for Epilepsy
taking place at Mallett’s Bay in Colchester on Sunday,
April 27. This event is open to the public and raises
funds to help children who have epilepsy. For more
information, email epilepsy@sover.net or call the
Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont at 1-802-318-1575.
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provide their own accompaniment and costuming.
Want to join in the fun? Contact Liza Mercy, at
372-3394, or Lynn O’Brien, 372-4382, with your
name, what you would like to do for an act and your
contact information. Organizers need to know how
many people want to be involved as soon as possible.
Liza and Lynn look forward to hearing from you!
OES Now Accepting
Rummage
For Biannual Sale
The biannual Order of the Eastern Star (OES)
Rummage Sale will be held at the end of April, so,
now is the time to begin your spring housecleaning.
Soon, you will want space for all the new summer
clothes you will be buying. The OES will gladly accept
your clean, old items of clothing and household
goods so that you will have space for the new items
you will be tempted to buy.
You can leave your clean, used items at the Lodge
Hall on South Street in South Hero any time between
now and April 23. If there is someone there, bring
your stuff right on in. If not, you are asked to leave
it on the porch, to the right side, so as to not block
the door. If you can, keep in mind that smaller bags
are easier for the organizers to handle than the large
trash bags.
The sale will begin on Friday, April 25 from 3 to 6
pm. As usual, most items will cost only 25 cents each.
They will have an area designated for the slightly
more expensive things. Also, as usual, they will never
argue if you ask to pay more than the asking price.
The sale will continue on Saturday, April 26, from 8
to 11 am, with special bargain pricing.
Academic Kudos
Becker College
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Colby Darling and Travis Giard, both of Milton,
were recently named to the Becker College Dean’s
List for Fall 2013.
Birth
Announcements
A. H. James Heating LLC
802-796-3730
Oil & Gas Systems
Congratulations to proud parents Timothy Geraw
and Jade Chicoine, of Milton, who welcomed baby
boy Brayden Mark Geraw into the world on March
23, 2014.
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Sales & Service
Congratulations to proud parents Mason and
Desiree (Cote) Maltais, of North Hero, who welcomed
baby boy Theodore William Maltais into the world on
March 10, 2014.
Congratulations to proud parents Chris and Jamie
(Shappy) Sanborn who welcomed baby girl Harper
Leah Sanborn into the world on March 20, 2014.
Village Players Needs
You!
The Village Players would like to put together an
old-fashioned variety show featuring some of the
amazing talent from right here in the Islands. Do you
sing, dance or play some instrument? Do you have
a gymnastic or comedy routine that you would like
to share? Were you involved in Village Players in the
past and would like to recreate one of the numbers
you did on stage? If you answered “yes” to any of
those questions, then, the Village Players need you!
They will be partnering with Dance in the Isle
for this show. Miss Liza Mercy has agreed to let The
Players use her studio on Reynolds Road, in Grand
Isle, for their rehearsals, and she will help put the
show together. The show is tentatively scheduled for
July 18 and 19 at the North Hero Community Hall,
which is air conditioned. Acts will be expected to
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