Happy Labor Day!
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Happy Labor Day!
The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 1 Grand Isle Selectboard Sends Out RFP for Fire Station Happy Labor Day! By: Susan Davis Once again, the long-ago voter-approved Grand Isle Fire Station took center stage in the discussions at Monday evening’s Selectboard meeting as the Board announced their intention to send out Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of a new Fire Station by the end of the month. They also noted that the Feasibility Study prepared by the architectural firm of Dore and Whittier was available online at the Town’s webpage with hard copies to be located at the Town Office and Library. Even though statistics from the Study are often alluded to in the back-and-forth conversations of Board and meeting participants, the Study itself has never been officially “presented” to the public in any kind of public forum, which has in turn created even more questions and a lot of head-scratching. Andrea M. Champagne Andrea M. 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See RFP for Fire Station page 8 NORTH HERO Just listed. Over 3200 square feet of living space on almost 5 acres with 471’ direct, clean, west facing Lake Champlain frontage $950,000 ALBURGH Three bedroom, one bath year round cottage with 97’ direct east facing lake frontage, $249,900 Waterfront Home! NORTH HERO NORTH HERO Nearly finished, new construction in new Nice, two bedroom, seasonal camp on 1.7 subdivision, 3 bdrm, 2 bas on 2.6 acres, acres with 260’ of west facing lake frontage, only $209,900. Open house on Sept. 8 only $189,700 ALBURGH Chalet style home on over 10 acres with shared ownership of 472’ of east facing lake frontage, $249,900 ISLE LA MOTTE Beautiful two bedroom ranch on over one acre with over 100’ of deep, clean Lake Champlain frontage, $375,000 We want your homeowner's insurance to be our business... $430,000 Carol Racine Great lake & Mtn views form this waterfront home. 4 bedrm, 3 full REALTOR/Broker, GRI baths, 2 family rooms, Master suite with Jacuzzi tub, 2 car garage, privacy. RE/MAX North Professionals Call me today! OFFICE: 861-6294 HOME: 372-8825 And we're willing to work for it. We provide superior service and protection at a reasonable price. All our client's insurance requirements are reviewed on a regular basis to make sure they're up to date. Why settle for less than the best service your hard-earned insurance dollar can buy? Call us today for a complete review of your insurance. Kinney Insurance Agency Rt. 2, South Hero, Vt. (802)372-8804 email: Carol.Racine@remax.net Perfect Spot on the Water! Contemporary Beachfront Home! Over 200’ of Lakefront! Delightful Home on the Lake! Grand Isle – 144’ of direct lakefront! Cedar trees for pri- Isle La Motte - Soaring ceilings & a wall of glass facing vacy, and great swimming! Fantastic Views! This home is the sunsets and 100’ of owned Lake Champlain beachready for you to finish on the inside! Offered at $395,000 front! This home is a delight! Offered at $339,900 North Hero – West-facing home in a lovely country set- Alburgh – 200’ of waterfront with this lovingly maintained ting. Gradual beach and a boat ramp for easy launches. log cabin home. Stunning gardens, boat ramp, screened Beautiful mature landscaping! Offered at $294,900 porch, decks, and an extra-large garage! Offered at $285,900 Lovely Country Colonial! Grand Isle – Country home convenient to Burlington & minutes to ferry to NY! Spacious layout with all the right touches! Nearby walking trails. Motivated Sellers! Offered at $279,900 Charming Vintage Farmhouse! South Hero – Absolutely charming and completely renovated! 8+ acres, heated barn, and some views to Lake Champlain! Offered at $275,000 South St, South Hero, Vt. Direct East-Facing Waterfront! Great Home on 10 Acres! Grand Isle – The cute red cottage you’ve been waiting for! Grand Isle – At a new price! New kitchen floor & kitchen Incredible views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mtns! island. The garage is awesome: super-sized 26x40 with 3 Gradual grassy slope to water’s edge. Offered at $225,000 overhead doors! Lots of wildlife! Offered at $159,900 10 October Inspections Due www.andreachampagne.com andrea@andreachampagne.com 802-372-4500 Call Mitchel or Kasey 372.6139 Route 2 & 314, South Hero Stop in and visit us at the Champlain Valley Expo! We’ll be serving all your favorites: •Apple pie ala mode •Apple Caramel Delight •Cider • Apples Open Daily 9-5 • 372-5566 The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 2 Take a Seat in the Islands A Huge Success 21 Sunset View Road P.O. Box 212 South Hero, VT 05486 islander@vermontislander.com p: (802)372-5600 f: (802)372-3025 For three months, seventeen handmade benches painted by local artists were on display throughout the Islands, waiting for the day they would go to good homes. Friday night, August 16, 2013 at a lively auction at the North Hero Community Hall, all of them were sent on their way to cheering and applause. Presented by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation and Vermotn Title and Examination Closing Services, the benches, built The Islander is published weekly and circulated in South by Nick Durso of N.A. Durso Woodworking, were also sponsored by the following business: A&B Beverage, Hero, Grand Isle, North Hero, Isle La Motte, Alburgh, MilAllenholm Farm, Bauer Gravel Farnham, Grand Isle Art Works, Hackett’s Orchard, Hero’s Welcome General ton, Georgia, Colchester and Swanton in Vermont, and Store, Islandacres, Kinney Insurance Agency, Lake Champlain Transportation, Mazza’s Store, Merchants Bank, Rouses Point, Champlain, Chazy and Mooers in New York. Northwestern Medical Center, North Hero House, Editor- George Fowler, Production Manager- Tonya Preservation Trust of Vermont, Shore Acres Inn, Poutry, Graphic Artist- Tonya Poutry, Editorial TypesetterSnow Farm Winery and Camp Abnaki. Many of these Courtney A. Schaetz Sales Manager- Courtney A. Shaetz businesses were sponsoring benches for the third Circulation- Chriss Sherwin Contributors- Susan Davis year in a row. - sdavisvt47@gmail.com 802-378-5282, Mary Racicot, The artists were the stars of the evening; most of Courtney A. Schaetz, Mary Harwood, Anita Bruley, Mary them attended the auction, and spoke about their Jane Fox, Lisa Arnold, Beverly Quebec & Julie Dickie. inspiration for the design of their benches. Brian Welsh described the constellations of stars that appear To place display advertising, contact the office at on his bench, North Hero Village Evening. Corliss (802)372-5600 or FAX us at (802)372-3025. Blakely said her bench, Morning Calm, depicted a Office Hours are Thursday-Saturday 9:00-12:00/1:00tree outside her home. Maurie Harrington’s painting 5:00 and Monday 9-5; Tuesday and Wednesday by apof the old Knight’s Barn was also a standout. Other pointment or chance. artists represented were James Bellizia, Paula Deadline for Tuesday's Paper is Bradley, Heidi Chamberlain, Linda Effel, Rachel Saturday Noon. Laundon, Denise and Marie Limoge, Abby Manock, Hannah Maynard, Karen McCloud, Terry Rice, Sarah Rosedahl, Amanda Schirmer, and Kay Webb. Suzanne Editorial material may be reproduced with credit. Advertising material is the property Sauve’s bench, Birches and More, drew the highest of the publisher. bid, and sold for $2,100, which drew huge applause —All Rights Reserved— from the hundred-plus in attendance. The total Not responsible for typographical errors. raised by bench sales was $12,900. 25% of the sale price went to each artist, and partial proceeds of www.facebook.com/lakechamplainislander $2,900 were donated to CIDER. The auction sponsors included Tasty Persuasions, North Hero House, Long Trail, Morway’s Moving and Storage, and media sponsors Hall Communications (WJOY and KOOL 105) and the Islander. Auctioneer Jamie Polli of gameshowsvt.com provided the energy for the fun-filled and fast-paced evening in his trademark red sequined tail coat. The organizing committee of Lori Antell, Paula Bradley, Maurie Harrington, Sherri Potvin and Kathy O’Brien managed the entire event. Website: www.lakechamplainislander.com Classy Potty’s Pepin Awarded First JoAnne Champagne Scholarship “The Elegant Portable Restroom” 802-928-3572 Specializing in Outdoor Weddings Available for all Occasions Flushable Toilets, Hand Wash Sinks and More Luxurious Amenities See Our Online Photo Gallery www.classypotty.vpweb.com Serving the ChamplainValley Congratulations to Cierra Pepin who was the first recipient endowed with the Island Arts JoAnne Champagne’ Scholarship Award of $1000. The award was presented by Bill Champagne at the Citizen’s Band Concert held at the Grand Isle Lake House on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. The award celebrates the memory of JoAnne, who was a generous creative spirit supporting the arts in Grand Isle County with enthusiasm and profound dedication. Cierra is surrounded by her parents and the Island Arts board of directors. In This Issue... Search Lake Champlain Islander and share your news, photos, and opinions with us! Alburgh News.................................................................Page 4 New York News.............................................................Page 5 South Hero News..........................................................Page 6 North Hero News..........................................................Page 9 Isle La Motte ................................................................Page 13 Legal Notices................................................................Page 14 Calendar of Events.....................................................Page 15 Milton News.................................................................Page 16 Grand Isle News...........................................................Page 17 Dicker Dens............................................................Page 18-19 The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 3 Islander Early Deadline for September 4 Issue Please make a note that The Islander will have an early deadline due to the Labor Day Holiday. Please send your articles, ads, and listings no later than Wednesday, August 28, 2013 to be included in the September 3, 2013 issue. We apologize for the inconvenience. Granny’s Attic Closes Soon Granny’s Attic will close for 2013 on Saturday, August 31. This has been the best year yet thanks to the many donors, buyers and volunteers who contributed to making this such a banner year. However, while “The Attic” may be closed for business the last day August, the outside of the Old White Meeting House on Route 2 in South Hero, next to the Firehouse, will be undergoing work to preserve and restore the cupola to its perch atop the building: a familiar sight in South Hero for 200 years. You still have a chance for a final visit until next summer to go in and find that special bargain, or an opportunity to donate an un-wanted item, whose sale will benefit local non-profit organizations. The hours are still Friday from 1 to 4 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Next year, along with the restored roof-line and the wonderful sign on the front of the building by Silver Cloud Designs and friends, Granny’s Attic will be able to surpass even this year’s record-breaking profits. Environmental/Energy Fair at Farmers’ Market in South Hero The fifth annual Islanders Caring for the Environment (ICE) Environmental/ Energy Fair is set for Wednesday, September 4 at the Champlain Islands Farmers Market at Saint Rose of Lima Church in South Hero from 3 to 6 pm. Visitors will be able to check out exhibits on Photovoltaic Solar Electricity, Wind Energy, Geothermal Heating and Cooling, Invasive Species and the Vermont Electric Co-op will discuss their experimental rate structure. NWSWD will be collecting all types of light bulbs and batteries of all chemistry types, and there will be information on the Home Energy Challenge and how to get rebates for weatherizing your house. ICE hosts the Environmental Fair with the South Hero Land Trust. The Island Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary 2013 Heat, Eat & Go Raffle Win one of three prizes: HEAT= $500 worth of winner’s choice of winter fuel EAT= $300 gift card to winner’s choice of grocery store GO= $200 gas card to winner’s choice of gas company $20/Ticket Winner drawn on 10/16/13 at 6 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) Diabetes Research Center (DRC) and cystic fibrosis and cancer research. FOR TICKETS CALL: 372-8623 OR 782-4093 Birth Announcement Congratulations to Margaret (Slater) and Mark LaBonte II of Grand Isle who welcomed baby boy Gavin John LaBonte into the world on August 5, 2013. Sunday School Registration and Ice Cream Party at the South Hero Congregational Church Sunday School begins at the Congregational Church of South Hero, UCC on Sunday, September 8 from 8:45 to 9:45 am for children ages four through grade 6. Sunday School meets each Sunday, with a few Sundays off during the academic year. Go and find out what they are all about! They welcome all children to join them at a Registration Rally and Ice Cream Party on Wednesday, August 28 from 6 to 7 pm. Share in the fun as you meet the teachers, see the classrooms and register to be part of this year’s exciting and interactive Sunday School. They have a class for adults and parents too, also beginning September 8 at the same time: 8:45 to 9:45 am, using the curriculum from The Wired Word which involves lively discussions of current events from a Christian perspective. Each week you can receive by email the discussion topic with questions or you can pick up a copy the week before at the church. Attend one discussion or many: topics change week-to-week. Join them for a year of camaraderie, growth and sharing. They invite you to stay for Sunday Worship at 10 am. They have nursery care available to age five during services. They are located at 24 South Street in South Hero, and they look forward to seeing you. CROSSROADS TRAVEL CENTER RT. 2 & 78, ALBURGH • 796-3044 NEW!!!! SLUSHIES! ATM & EBT Fountain Soda $.79 Propane exchange OPEN 5AM - 11PM DAILY GAS SALE $.05 off per gallon Tues-Thurs Weekly Wine Specials! Offers good thru 8/31/13 The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 4 A lburgh N ews Lisa Arnold 802.796.3325 •lisarno@gisu.org I just can’t wrap my head around the fact that it is the unofficial end to summer! I love autumn, but those bunker-down, get me a cozy sweatshirt and let’s bake feelings have not hit me yet! I hope you have made some memories this summer and feel more ready than I to welcome the next season. I, for one, will stand strong in my flip flops, and hope for a slow arrival! Happy Back to School Week! PANCAKE BREAKFAST A hearty, delicious breakfast is the perfect way to celebrate a beautiful summer. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 1 for a Pancake Breakfast from 8 until 11 am at the Alburgh American Legion Hall. The menu includes: pancakes- plain and blueberry, with Vermont maple syrup, homefries, eggs, toast, sausage, bacon, sausage gravy with biscuit, juice and coffee. The donation is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for kids age sic to twelve and free for kids five and under. The breakfast is cooked and sponsored by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit #60. ANNUAL CROCK POT COOK-OFF Do you like to cook? Do you like to eat a variety of great food? If so, you should definitely mark your calendars for a fun and exciting evening at the Saint Amadeus Parish Crock-Pot Cook-Off Dinner. We are challenging any cooks to bring a crock-pot filled with your delicious recipes in any of the following categories: pasta, chili, stew, chowder/soup, or dessert. All are invited to come choose the “Best Cook” from each category. There will be prizes for the winners and a raffle for all to participate in. To enter a dish, please call Denise Pardee at 796-4776 or the Parish Office at 796-3481 for details. September 2 is the deadline for participation. If you just want to enjoy the food, put in on your calendar to join us Saturday, September 7, from 5 to 7 pm at the Saint Amadeus Parish Center on Main Street in Alburgh for the Crock-Pot Cook-Off! Tickets are only $5 per adult and $2.50 for children under twelve years old. All are welcome! ALBURGH REINDEER 5K RUN As listed in last week’s Islander, the Holiday Light Committee will be sponsoring the first annual Alburgh Reindeer Run on September 7. The run will begin at 10 am at 293 West Shore Road, continue to the Isle LaMotte Bridge and then return to 293 West Shore Road. West Shore Road, from Middle Road to the Isle LaMotte Bridge will be closed from 9:45am to Noon. Of course emergency vehicles and people going to their homes or camps will definitely be allowed through. The first fifty people to turn in their registration form will receive participation gifts and there will be prizes awarded for different age groups. Entry fees are $20 per person for ages sixteen and up, $10 per person for ages fifteen and under. To sign up, please download the registration form from the town website at www.alburghvt.org, email the Town Office and request a form at townofalburgh@fairpoint.net, stop in at the Town Office and pick up a hard copy or you can even register anytime after 8 am the morning of the Run at 293 West Shore Road. All completed registration forms can be turned into the Town Office on or before September 6 or can be turned in the morning of the Run. Walkers are welcome also. If you have any questions, you can call the Town Office at 796-3468. Hope to see you there! CALCUTTA NIGHT The Alburgh 8th Grade Class of 2014 is holding an exciting Calcutta Night on Saturday, September 28. The Calcutta will begin at 6:30 pm at the Alburgh Legion Hall. Tickets, or Ball Numbers, are available for $20 each. This is a Progressive Calcutta and the Grand Prize is $1,000, or more depending on number of tickets sold! Every tenth ball drawn will be put back in for a second chance. There will be raffle balls and an auction ball that evening as well. To purchase a ticket, please contact Mary Jane Cota at 7964422 or head to their Bake Sale at On the Run Mobil on Saturday, August 31, and pick one up there! More details to follow! SCHOOL NEWS We are excited for the start of another new school year at Alburgh Community Education Center. School opens on Wednesday, August 28 for students in grades 1-8. This will be an early dismissal day and students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm. There will be a Kindergarten Parent informational chat on Tuesday, August 27. Please join Mrs. Spear and the new principal, Janet E. Cerro, to learn about what to expect this year for your child. It will be held in the Kindergarten classroom from 5 to 6 pm. Kindergarten parents and students are also invited to a breakfast on Wednesday, August 28 from 8 to 8:45 am. After the breakfast, all Kindergarten students and their parents and families will take a bus ride around town from 8:45 to 9:15 am. All Kindergarten students are welcome to ride even if they won’t normally be riding the bus to and from school. Bus safety and rules will be explained. Kindergarten students will have half days on Thursday, August 30 and Friday, August 31. They will be dismissed at 12:30 pm on both days. Preschool students will not start on Wednesday. There will be an orientation for the three-yearold program students on Thursday, August 29, and for the four-year-old program students on Friday, August 30. Orientation on both days will be from 9 am to 10:30 am. School is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2. Starting Tuesday, September 3, all K to 8 students will have the regular schedule of 7:45 am to 2:45 pm. Preschool students start the regular schedule of 8 to 11:30 am, either Tuesday and Thursdays for three-year-olds, or Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for four-year-olds. Busses and walking students arrive at 7:40. Breakfast is served from 7:40 to 7:55 am. Classes begin at 8 am and school dismissal begins at 2:45 pm. Any child arriving after 8 am must go the office before joining their class. Tardy students should have a written excuse signed by a parent. Any child leaving school before 2:45 pm must be signed out at the school office. The school office is open from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The answering machine is automatically on after hours for messages or to reach other staff members by voicemail. Please feel free to call 796-3573 if you have any questions or concerns. We remind you also to please call the school if your child is going to be absent. Leaving a message on the answering machine before 7:30 is extremely helpful. HIGH SCHOOL BUS ROUTES NCCS: Leave Swanton at 7 am, and take Route 78 to Alburgh. As soon as you cross Swanton/Alburgh Bridge the first stop will be on the corner of Route 78 and East Alburgh Road at 7:15. Cross the tracks, turn right on to Springs Road. Stop at Blue Silo after the train tracks at 7:18. Next stop will be at 7:21 on 12 Greenwoods Road then on to 67 Greenwoods road at 7:26. At stop sign, turn right. Next stop QUEEN OF HEARTS GAME WEDNESDAYS. $392 EXEC MEETING THUR, 29TH. DUSTY ROSE PLAYS SAT. THE 31ST. $5 COUNTRY/ROCK. MEMBERS MEETING MON. SEPT. 2ND. 7:30 2014 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE NOW DUE. PAY BY OCT 31ST AND BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE. is at 7:31 on 100 Greenwoods Road. Continue on Greenwoods Road until intersection of Martell Road. Turn on to Martell Road. At the end of the road, turn right on to Route 78. At intersection of Route 2 and Route 78, turn left on to Route 2. Next stop will be at 7:43 at the Boatsmith. Continue on Route 2 to Route 129. Turn on to Route 129, first stop is at 7:52 on 18 Route 129: garage with green roof. Continue down Route 129; turn right on West Shore Road. Next stop is at 8:10 on Deer Run Road. Continue down West Shore Road, to Truck Route. Next stop is at 8:06 on 102 Truck Route. Continue on Truck Route to Route 2. Next stop is at 8:09 on the corner of Truck Route and Route 2. Turn left on Route 2, next stop is at 8:12 on 212 Route 2: house after store. Next stop is at 8:17 on the corner of Route 2 and Winters Lane. Next stop is at 8:20 on the corner of Route 2 and Jarvis Lane. Next stop is at 8:23 on corner of Route 2 and Vantine Avenue. Next stop is at 8:26 on the corner of Route 2 and Champlain Street. Continue on through village. After the cemetery, turn on to Border Road. Next stop is at 8:31 on 65 Border Road. Go the Border Road and turn around. At the intersection of Border Road and Route 2 turn right and head towards New York. The afternoon route will be in reverse beginning at 3:15 and ending b 5:15. LIBRARY NEWS By: Gina Lewis, Library Director 796-6077, alburgpl@fairpoint.net NEW BOOKS: New on the shelves this week are: Bones of the Lost by Kathy Reichs, Secrets She Left Behind by Diane Chamberlain, Wednesday Daughters by Meg Waite Clayton and, the longawaited, How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny. CLOSED: The library will be closed on Monday, September 2. BOOK DISCUSSION: The library book discussion will be held, Monday, September 9 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the book Montana 1948 by Larry Watson. SPECIAL STORYTIME: At Preschool Storytime on Tuesday, September 3, at 10:30 am, Mrs. Holiman will be at the library to harvest the storytime garden and make some salsa! All are welcome to attend. HANDCRAFTERS MEET: Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm, handcrafters meet to knit, sew, crochet, or work on any handcraft project. All are welcome! OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK: The library is open on Monday- 1 to 6 pm, Tuesday- 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday- 1 to 6 pm and Saturday- 10 am to 1 pm. WI-FI is available inside and outside the library building 24/7. N ew York N The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 5 ews Mary Racicot 518.297.6138 • sara@primelink1.net 55TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY CELEBRATION The Mooers Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 55th Annual Labor Day Celebration on Sunday, September 1. Festivities will begin with a parade through the village at 11 am. A chicken barbeque will begin at Noon and field day activities throughout the day. There will be a kiddie slide and fun house, along with concession of hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, fried dough, and cotton candy. The Ladies Auxiliary will have a fancy booth with crafts and baked goods. There will also be a beach volleyball tournament and a garden tractor pull which will begin at 1 pm. Everyone is invited to joy in this annual event. FUNDRAISER BENEFIT FOR MICKEE LANGLOIS A Tricky Tray Fundraiser Night benefit will be held for burn victim Mickee Langlois on Saturday, September 7 at Time After Time Reception, formerly the American Legion, at 127 Elm Street, Champlain. Doors will open at 5 pm. Calling winners starts at 6 pm. There will be free coffee, along with a bake sale, snack bar, popcorn, games and activities for kids. Don’t miss this fun-filled family night for a great cause. Tricky tickets are $1 for 25 chances which includes a free entry for the huge door prize. Items will include small groupings of new and used items, holiday items, baked goods, indooroutdoor plants. Big prize table items are one ticket for $1 or ten tickets for $5. This table includes Avon Basket, gift certificates, theme baskets such as Romantic picnic, family fun night, baby items, large basket of groceries and more. Local goods, $50 tattoo gift certificate from Marked Man Tattoo in Peru, NASCAR pit crew jacket, gift certificate from Rambach’s, money tree, back packed filled with school supplies and so much more. NOADIAH MOORE DEDICATION A first for me this week as I had this young writer by the name of Logan Gooley, ask me if I would put his article on the Noadiah Moore Dedication in The Islander. Logan is 11 years old, loves history and this is his first news article. He was able to follow Celine Paquette, curator of the Samuel de History Center in Champlain, and in his words was her historian in training. Logan wrote, “Noadiah Moore was the son of Pliny Moore, the founder of Champlain. He was also an abolitionists during the years of the underground railroad. On August 17, in celebration of Champlain’s 225th Anniversary, the town honored him for his part in freeing the slaves with a placement of a historic marker. Celine Paquette introduced Mayor Greg Martin, Don Papson, the founding president of the North Country Underground Railroad Association, and Jackie Madison, the current president of the North Country Underground Railroad Association, as guest speakers to the celebration. Don Papson studies and writes about the Underground Railroad. He talked about Noadiah Moore’s life and what he did. Jackie Madison talked about how slaves must have felt when they arrived in Champlain. David Patrick, descendent of Noadiah Moore also attended the dedication. At the end Mayor Greg Martin, Don Papson, Jackie Madison and David Patrick uncovered the marker of Noadiah and Caroline Moore, that now stands in front of Saint Mary’s Church in Champlain. This was the Noadiah Moore dedication”. COMPASS ROSE WILL PERFORM AT CENTER STAGE Compass Rose, a country folk band, formerly known as the Back Porch Band, will perform at the Samuel de Champlain Center Stage on Thursday, August 29. This will be the last concert of the 2013 summer series, so bring your favorite chair or blanket and plan to enjoy an evening of music. All concerts are free. The drawing for the three prize raffle of a barbeque grill and accessories, $50 gas card, or a basket of cheer will take place during intermission. SENIOR COMPUTER CLUB On Monday, September 9, the Clinton County Senior Computer Club will meeting at the Plattsburgh Senior Center at 1:30 pm. The guest speaker will be Julie Dowd who is a trustee and docent at the Clinton County Historical Museum. She has been instrumental in digitizing historical and genealogical collections. Julie is an accomplished editor and webmaster for the Northern New York American Genealogical Society. The meetings are open to the public and should be very informative and enjoyable. Dennis Scott is the new president of the Computer Club, as Ed Schiffler decided to step down after many years of dedicated service. HISTORY CENTER DISPLAYS On Saturday, August 17, The Samuel de Champlain History Center featured displays on Irene Lalonde, artist, and Edmond Lalonde, barber, and The Sheridan Iron Works Company. It was a beautiful summer day, with a strong sun and warm breezes. The air was heavy with anticipation and excitement as residents and visitors as far away as Florida checked schedules of events being held throughout the village and town of Champlain in an effort not to miss anything. On this day, the celebration of the Town of Champlain’s 225th anniversary, the History Center opened its doors to welcome the public. It was a perfect moment for residents and visitors to gather and reflect on the valuable contributions made by a prominent and vital industry, the Sheridan Iron Works Company, and life of the beautiful, resourceful, Lalonde family of Champlain. People were waiting by the door as early as 9 am. Soon, the space was filled with the cadence of voices greeting, laughing, welcoming each other as though a reunion was taking place and it was, to a great extent. Men who hadn’t seen each other in years came to reconnect with family and friends living in local villages and those who had relocated but came back to share this special event. One wanted to know if anyone knew, “where Tom moved to”, other groups to reminisce over when fishing on the Great Chazy reaped a plentiful catch, others to recall time spent at the elementary school, the boat works industry down the road, the time when Island Park was the place to go, the days of drive-in movies, the hotel era, bootlegging, and the stories went on and on. They read newspaper articles on the Sheridan Iron Works’ long history of foundry operation on the site of the present plant; the rich history of manufacturing in this tiny township, begun back in 1840’s. They spoke of the time when Sheridan was acquired by Harris in 1964, looked through photo albums, recalled fond memories of parents and grandparents being employed at the plant, and of childhoods spent in this busy, vital village. They took pride in knowing that machinery and product produced in Champlain touched so many and reached far beyond the shores of America. They boasted, and rightly so, about how Champlain made an important contribution to America’s overall gross national product. So many who came were eager to share stories about Irene and Edmond Lalonde. Men recalled as far back as the 1950’s, when going to Edmond’s barber shop on Main Street for a haircut, shave and talk with Edmond was the way to gather news and share anecdotes. They recalled Irene’s “Artist Nook” art gallery and her bountiful garden, a magnificent mix of color and aroma that added an atmosphere of beauty and uniqueness to Main Street. Edmond was a native of Ottawa, Irene Fisher, a native of Germany, came to America in 1928. They met in New York, married in 1940 and ventured with their young daughter, Jeanette, to this remote region of New York State in 1947; to start a family and begin a life that enhanced the lives of all who knew them. Finally, at 3 in the afternoon, it was time to close the door of this magnificent gathering place, the site of the First National Bank of Champlain, with its hallowed walls and spectacular views of the Great Chazy River; until next time when we gather again to share cherished moments of life in this region of America. GOLF TOURNAMENT The Champlain Fire Department will hold its seventh annual golf tournament at the North Country Golf Club on Saturday, September 21. The format is a four-person scramble, with a Noon shotgun start. The cost if $65 for non-members, $50 for members needing a cart and $40 for members not needing a cart. The fee includes greens fees, cart and meal to follow. Many games and prizes will be available, and once again, Parker Chevrolet has donated a hole-in-one award of a car special. For more information, or to enter a team, contact Cory Thompson at 298-4559 or the North Country Golf Club at 297-2582. HOME TOWN CABLE Home Town Cable, 24, is the viewersupported, local cable-TV/internet channel for the communities of Altona, Champlain, Chazy, Ellenburg, Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily four-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 8,950 videos are available for free online viewing. NOTES Good luck to all the students going back to school next week, whether it be kindergarten, grade school, high school or college. Hope 2014 proves to be a good and productive year for all of you. Since I was not able to attend the festivities in Champlain last weekend, I want to thank Logan Gooley and Louise for the great news articles on the events. It sounds like an enjoyable day was had by all who took part in the celebration. Many memories of my days at Sheridan in the engineering department came back to me, as that was my place of employment from 1959 to 1962. I typed many stock lists for CT trimmers, book binders and all the other machines that were used in the book binding business. Thursday was pay day, and that was the day I ventured out to the beautiful bank that is now the History Center, I fondly remember the wonderful lunches at Lil Corcoran’s Mom and Dad’s, Mr. and Mrs. Matott. The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 6 Sunshine Laundry & Dry Cleaning 111 River Street, Rt. 7, Milton (802)893-4300 Coin-op Laundry Wash • Dry • Fold Services Now Open 24 Hours Open 365 days a year! Open 6am - 2pm Daily 90 Lake St, Rouses Point, NY 518-297-6378 Silver by Tish SILVER & GOLD JEWELRY Open Mon • Weds • Fri • Sat 10-5 Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday by chance 11 South Street, South Hero VT 05486 802-372-5527 silverbytish@hotmail.com S outh Hero N ews Mary S. Harwood 802.372.4127 • mary.s.harwood@gmail.com EARLY SUBMISSION DATE Please have your news to me by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27 as The Islander will be going to print early due to the Labor Day holiday. BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES This week, Happy Birthday to Ron Phelps and Skarlette Clark, who share the day on Monday, September 2. APPLE ISLAND GOLF As always the Apple Island Ladies’ League was well represented Wednesday morning. The Ladies were in rare form and all teams played very well. Gisele Lizewski, Mary White and Carolyn Antone played just a little bit better, and came out on top. Audrey Coughlin was closest to the Pin with a distance of 9 feet 9 inches. Congrats to all. Not to be outdone the Men’s League had a great turnout of their own, 18 Golfers started play at 9 am. At 11:30 the winners were announced. Dick Ward, John Collette and Dave Villemaire took the honors, although there was initially a three way tie for first place. Moe Thibault showed off his talent by dropping one 5 feet and 2 inches from the pin. Both Leagues invite everyone who hasn’t stopped in yet to play, to set aside some time. You’ll make new friends and have a fun time playing. ENERGY FAIR AT FARMERS MARKET The Fifth Annual Environmental / Energy Fair will be held at Champlain Islands Farmers Market on Wednesday September 4th, 3pm to 6pm at St Rose of Lima Church. Islanders Caring for the Environment (ICE) will have exhibits on Photovoltaic Solar Electricity, Wind Energy, Geothermal Heating and Cooling, Invasive Species, and Vt Electric Co-op will discuss their experimental rate structure. NWSWD will be collecting all types of light bulbs and batteries of all chemistry types. There will be information on the Home Energy Challenge and how to get rebates for weatherizing your house. ICE hosts the Environmental Fair with the South Hero Land Trust. BOARD OPENINGS The Town of South Hero, Vermont has three openings on the Town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. Members must be South Hero residents, able to meet 1 or 2 evenings a month and additional time on land development decisions. The term length is 3-years. If interested, send a letter of interest to the Select Board by September 5. For more information, please email soherosb@gmail.com. There are also two positions open on the Recreation Committee. Members must be residents of South Hero and able to meet one evening a month plus at additional times as needed and for events. It is a three year term. To apply, send a letter of interest to the Select Board. MENTORS NEEDED Summer is a great time to sign up to be a mentor to a local K-8 school child. Grand Isle Mentoring pairs children with adults who work together one hour each week at a mutually convenient time. You don’t need experience, just be a caring mentor. For more information, please contact Karen Browning, coordinator at 372-5239 or email gicmentoring@gmail.com 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, Wednesdays11 am to 8 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 2 pm. EVENTS: On Wednesday, September 11, at 7 pm, Karen Archer of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont will lead a workshop on Technology Safety for Children. This program is mainly geared toward middle/high school students, their parents, teachers and caregivers but all are welcome. On Wednesday, September 25, at 6 pm, join us for Amour; Austrian auteur Michael Haneke’s carefully controlled, emotionally devastating film, nominated for five Adademy Awards including Best Picture. STORY HOUR: Toddler Time is on Thursdays at 10 am and is great for ages three and under. NEW IN LARGE PRINT: BombShell by Catherine Coulter, Second Honeymoon by James Patterson, American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms by Chris Kyle, Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand, and Eye of God by James Rollins. TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is normally held on the second Wednesday of every month at 4 pm, and it is open to the public. Please note the August meeting will be held on the 28th. South Hero Community Library is located at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational and Community Center. Please stop by, email, call or visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org for more information. Banjos and Fossils at Fisk Farm Sunday afternoon, September 1 will be the final Sunday Afternoon at Fisk Farm of the 2013 season, with art, music, and afternoon tea in the garden presented by the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust. The current art exhibit is entitled Fossils of the Chazy Reef by photographer Art Murphy in the Barn Gallery at Fisk Farm. A photographer of considerable renown, Art Murphy visited Isle La Motte last summer to photograph fossils of the ancient Chazy Reef in the Fisk Quarry and Goodsell Ridge Preserves. He writes, “I am an artist and not a scientist. I have always though, been intrigued with the visual manifestations of scientific inquiry-- those confluence points between art and science. And I believe that focusing a lens on the fossils on the Chazy Reef on Isle La Motte, helps to open a personal window to a relatively unseen view of life’s earliest stages.” Folk musicians Rick Ceballos and Matt Witten will perform at 2, 3 and 4 pm. Born in Pennsylvania, musically raised in Maine and seasoned in Vermont, Rick has been entertaining New England audiences for almost forty years. Known mainly for his wide array of banjos and banjo styles, Rick is also an accomplished accordion and concertina player as well as a fine songwriter. In addition, he is a folk music presenter and has served as Artistic Director of the Champlain Valley Folk Festival and is currently Artistic Director of Best Night, Bristol VT’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Matt Witten, in addition to accompanying Rick on piano, guitar, percussion and vocals, is an accomplished musician in his own right and well-known as a singer/songwriter and one half of the very popular children’s duo the Swing Peepers. Drawing on a wide range of folk music traditions, Rick and Matt cover a lot of ground. From early African banjo blues to their own modern compositions with Irish, French, Galician and whatever else they pull out of the hat in between. All are played on a variety of banjos, squeezeboxes and rhythm instruments and presented in a highly entertaining performance style. Along with the art and music afternoon tea, lemonade, cakes, scones, and tea sandwiches are available to enjoy on the lawn, or in the “tea room” if it rains. It’s all free except for the refreshments, with all proceeds going directly to the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust. Come casual or dressed up. Park your bike, your car, or your shoes. Borrow a flower bedecked garden hat during your visit. Enjoy a beautiful setting on Lake Champlain and feed your soul. Fisk Farm is located on 3849 West Shore Road on Isle la Motte. For more information, call 9283364 or visit ilmpt.org and click on Cultural Heritage Programs. The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 7 Water District Bond Vote Passes Handily By: Susan Davis In an unprecedented voter turnout, the Grand Isle Consolidated Water District (GICWD) passed a bond last Tuesday in the amount of $809,000 for the construction of a granular activated carbon (GAC) water and filtration disinfection system. With a total of 118 votes cast (94 yes; 24 no), the users agreed with the GICWD Board’s decision to not use chloramine in their disinfection process. “In 25 years, the people of Grand Isle will be pleased with this vote because this town is going to be way ahead of all other Vermont towns,” noted Water Commissioner Bill Truex. The new bond will be added to the remaining $199,000 from an earlier bond passed in February 2012. The Board anticipates that the Grand Isle users will see an average increase of $14 per month per connection. Commissioner Janine Banks, who was instrumental in first, organizing a grassroots movement within the community who were opposed to the addition of chloramine to their water, and second, bringing a GAC system to the forefront of options needed to make GICWD come into compliance with current EPA standards, was elated at the voter turnout and the passing of the bond. “We, the Board, felt that it was important to work with the community and have the Grand Isle residents living within the water district decide this issue,” she said. “Grand Isle is the first town in the state to say no to adding another chemical to our drinking water and to adopt a GAC system. Many towns facing the same EPA restriction have been watching us—now, we’ll see how they decided to proceed,” added Banks. “Now we begin the difficult task of actually going to the construction phase of the project. We intend to keep the two-way lines of communication open as we move ahead. We encourage all users to stay in contact with the Board, come to our monthly meetings and continue to be an active part of this water district,” said Banks. CIDER Notes Keeler Bay Sales and Service along with Snowfarm Vineyard and Winery are sponsoring a Pig Roast for CIDER on Saturday, September 7. The event will be held at Snowfarm Vineyard and Winery in South Hero from 4 to 8 pm and will feature, along with the tasty pig and other fixings, live music by the Yankee Pot Roast band. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids twelve years old and younger, and may be purchased at Keeler Bay Service and Sales, the CIDER Office, or at the door. The rain date is Sunday, September 8. Want to learn more about Advance Directives for Health Care, Durable General Powers of Attorney, Terminal Care Documents and More? The CIDER “Flashlight” end-of-life program will be offering a presentation by Probate Judge George “Ned” Spear, and attorneys David Carter and Joe Bauer from 12:45 to 2 pm on Wednesday, September 25. The presentation will be held in the municipal conference room located at the Alburgh Town Office. Though more than 170 people throughout the county volunteer in some fashion with CIDER, they can always use more. They need individuals willing to give elders and persons with disabilities rides to medical appointments and therapy, especially in the Alburgh and Isle La Motte area. Drive when you want or can, it’s always ok to say no. Must have a reliable car and be able to pass a simple background check. A mileage reimbursement of 56 cents per mile to and from your residence is available. Stop by the CIDER Office at 324 Route 2 in South Hero or call Haley at 372-6425. Also, don’t forget to return your CIDER Membership application-- they can’t do what they do without you! Two Historic Campgrounds to be Featured by South Hero Historical Society On Friday, September 6, at 7 pm at the Folsom Educational Center, the South Hero Historical Society will reminisce about Skyland and Lakeside Campgrounds. Both, at one time, offered campers delicious communal dinners. Both hosted campers who returned season after season and now have become residents of South Hero. Priscilla Norton Arnold, third generation owner/manager of Skyland will share stories of Skyland, which was purchased by her grandparents, William and Mable Norton in l927. Many local residents have fond memories of her father, the local doctor, whom they would see every day at 8 as he drove up South Street to make his rounds. He was one of the last to make house calls. Skyland no longer serves meals, but it does have rustic cabins, rv campsites, as well as tent sites. Priscilla and her husband, Jack Arnold have managed the popular campground for several years. Lakeside was managed by the Giffords for many years. Although it is no longer operated as a campground, it holds many happy memories by many former campers, such as Sandy Gregg, who will share stories and photos. Both the Nortons and the Giffords were not only business people, but also active in the community as a whole, participating in church, plays, masons, and many other community activities. All are welcome to share in the memories of an important part of this community. at St. Joseph’s Church Hall in Grand Isle every Thursday at 6:30p.m. with Early Birds starting at 6:15p.m. The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 8 RFP FOR FIRE STATION Continued from page 1 “But as a voter, I’m concerned that my vote and the vote of others meant nothing.” Robinson continued asking, “What assurance do we have that anything we vote for will count for something? We are in limbo!” Robinson also noted that as a lawyer he would “be there with an injunction and let the courts decide” on this matter. Earlier, Grand Isle Fire Chief Bill Baron addressed the Board saying that he wanted to be on the record that the Volunteer Fire Department is opposed to the site that the Selectboard has chosen to locate a new Station rather than the Gordon property on Route 2. The new site, located on town-owned land known as the gravel storage area, is at the junction of Route 2 and VT 314 near Kim’s Snack Bar. Contrary to the REMODELING BARNS RESTORATION HOUSE LIFTING FOUNDATIONS PAINT & TILE Bill Miller 355-0313 recommendations in the Feasibility Study, the Fire Department believes the new location is problematic for a variety of reasons that include difficulty with the egress of firefighters and their equipment due to traffic and sight distances and a relocation of an emergency evacuation location to area churches rather than the Fire Station. “I don’t believe that anyone from the Selectboard has contacted anyone on the School Board to talk about a change in an emergency evacuation location for the students,” said Baron. In addition, the Fire Department disagrees with the Study’s assessment of “high risk” areas within the town are not along the West Shore but rather in the northern part of town that include a number of older homes, the Round Barn, the School and a proposed elderly housing complex that CIDER is working on. Other areas of concern include the fact that there will be no onsite septic. “The effluent will have to be pumped to the Island Excavating’s system,” said Baron, “and that cost will most likely be larger than pumping out the holding tanks at the original site.” An audience member asked about the accuracy of a statement in the Selectboard’s recent letter to the residents where they stated that the Town does not own the Gordon property on Route 2. Baron responded saying that the Fire Department owns the property in question and was about to turn it over to the Town but stopped when the Selectboard refused to move on the bond vote. He went on to comment ALBURGH 1st Monday • 7:30pm 796-3730 ISLE LA MOTTE 2nd Friday • 7:30pm 928-3343 SOUTH HERO 1st Thursday • 7:30pm 372-5664 All Masons Welcome! 2b1ask1 on the Feasibility Study’s estimate of $3.5 million for a new Fire Station, a significantly higher total than the original design cost. In other matters, the Selectboard is looking into the creation of an ordinance that would allow for the removal of a dangerous animal/dog from private property. Their action is based on a recent incident when a child was mauled by a dog and responding officers could not remove the dog because the child’s parents apparently owned the dog, and it was on their property. And, if the brouhaha over the Fire Department is not enough, there seems to be some conflict within the Grand Isle Planning Board and the Development Review Board (DRB). According to Colleen Cobb, who serves on the Planning Board, they are at an impasse and “not getting anything done”. Although a five year Town Plan was completed in 2012, there are those who would like to make changes to the Plan. “They are trying to solve a problem by changing the ordinances,” said Cobb. The Selectboard agreed to bring in all concerning parties to try and rectify this long-standing dispute, possibly at their next meeting. The next two Selectboard meetings are scheduled for Monday September 9 and 16, due to the Labor Day holiday. Free Open House at the Vermont Genealogy Library The public is invited to visit the Vermont Genealogy Library for free on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. The Library welcomes the opportunity to show you their ever-expanding collection of books, microfilm and periodicals that can help you track down your ancestors. There will be demonstrations of several of the computer databases that are available at the library. They will also have books and guides for sale to help you with genealogy research for Vermont, Canadian, Irish, Scottish and German ancestors. Plan to come, by all means bring a friend, and find out how they can help you in this exciting quest for family history. The Library is located in Fort Ethan Allen Colchester; parking and the entrance are on Hegeman Avenue across from the State Police. For more information, visit www.vt-fcgs.org/vtgen. html or call 802-310-9285. N orth Hero N The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 9 ews Open House Sunday, September 1 1687 Lakeview Drive, North Hero Courtney A. Schaetz nheronews@yahoo.com WHAT’S UP IN NORTH HERO? I am always looking for your input on what appears in the North Hero News section; please send your stories, events and ideas to nheronews@yahoo.com. MENTORS NEEDED The Grand Isle County (GIC) Mentoring Program is starting its’ fifth year and will be having a training for new mentors in September. This school-based mentoring program matches community children with adults who have similar interests who will meet once a week for one hour in the school at a mutually convenient time. For more information, contact Karen Browning, coordinator at 372-5239 or email gicmentoring@gmail.com. FIBER BEES INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM Champlain Island Fiber Bees meet Thursdays, from 11 am to 4 pm, in the North Hero Methodist Church basement. They do hooking, embroidery, knitting, spinning, punch needle, quilting-- just about anything that has to do with fiber. Join them, learn a new art form, sit a spell, bring your lunch and join a great group of women. For more information, contact Lynn Soule at soulemates01@aol.com or 802-373-0628. PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER By: Joe Resteghini, Principal I am pleased to announce that our variance was heard and we will be able to offer families the opportunity to have full time care for three and four year olds. Shannon Rasmussen will operate Eagle Care, which will tag off with our preschool program at 11:30 am Monday thru Friday. We are very excited to be able to offer this opportunity. Preschool starts on the 28th, along with the regular school schedule. Eagle Care though, does not officially begin until Tuesday, September 3. Please make a note all preschool students will need to be transported at 11:30 am on the 28th, 29th, and 30th. Our Opening Night Question and Answer and Ice Pop Extravaganza is Monday evening at 6:30 pm. Please stop by and have a pop, ask a question, and ease your kiddos back into the feel for our small but mighty school. The school is buzzing with activity. Teachers are making classrooms beautiful. Mrs. Groff has the library dialed in for business, and Mrs. Rudin has created a dream world of magic in the multi-purpose room. Mr. Perras has been doing jumping jacks all summer and has purchased a golden whistle, and if you listen very carefully you may hear the beautiful music Mrs. Little is composing in preparation for our upcoming performances. LIBRARY NEWS By: Judy Poquette, Librarian 372-5458, nhlibrary@comcast.net SUMMER HOURS: Tuesday- 2 to 7 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday- 9 am to 2 pm. SUMMER READING PROGRAM WINNER: Congratulations to the winners of our summer reading contest. Garett Ward won first place, reading a grand total of 34 books. Nicole Caneco placed second with eight books read, and Greg Caneco placed third with seven books read. Each child received a gift certificate to local bookstore. Nice job kids! NEW ADDITIONS: Books- Light of the World by James Lee Burke, The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally and Bones of the Lost by Kathy Reichs. - A RTS & C RAFTS B UNGALOW • Stone Fireplace, Cherry Floors, and a First Floor Master Suite • $519,000 MLS#4208169 Kathy O’Brien 802-846-7835 Kathy.obrien@lmsre.com - CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS LAKEHOUSE • Easy Access 400’ Lakefront • Private, Big Views •Wonderful Restoration • Easy Drive to Burlington • Crystal Clear Water • $1,225,000 MLS#4218301 PASSES: The State Park and Historic Sites Passes are available to North Hero residents through Labor Day weekend, and the Echo Pass is available year round. Access our website at www.northherolibrary. org for more information on new arrivals, web courses, programs and meetings. WI-FI: Available 24/7 from our parking lot. Free public computers are also available. Geri Barrows Geri.barrows@lmsre.com 802-846-7834 see more photos look online at www.lmsre.com Island Memorial Pet Services Loyalty Personalized Cremation Services with Transportation! www.islandmemorial.com Clean Air Permit# AP05034 Deserves Dignity 802-316-2284 The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 10 Death Notices STUART M. BARROWS Stuart M. Barrows, 72, of Grand Isle passed away peacefully at Fletcher Allen on August 20, 2013. He leaves behind his wife Rose and two step-sons: Rick and Mark. He had five children: Rusty and his partner Marie; Stuart and Lisa and their two boys: Ryley and Cannan, David and Erin, his son Marcus. Angel and Tom, their four children Keighla, Andrew, Miah and Sebastiian; Katy and her fiancée Mathew, Stuart also leaves behind his brother William and his wife Linda. Stuart also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. There will be a gathering at his son Stuart’s home on Hyde Road in Grand Isle on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 2 pm. You are invited to stop in and listen to his grandkids tell about the times they watched wrestling with him or about the times he took them fishing. Stuart used to tell them stories about the big ones that got away. Maybe you could share a story with them too. THIS WEEKS SPECIALS Gatorade G2 8 Pack $3.97 • John Deere T-Shirts $6.97 Olde Cape Cod Cocktail Sauce $.97 or 4 for $1.97 Kid’s Shorts and T-Shirts $.97 2 Gallon Gas Cans $9.97 • Lawn Ornaments $.97 Humidifiers valued up to $59.00 for only $9.97 All Clothing 50% off Open Daily 10 - 6 • 802-796-6666 • 103 Route 2, Alburgh www.islandbargainbarn.com Snow Farm Vineyard Concerts in the Vineyard Thursday August 29 6:30 Starline Rhythm Boys Co-Sponsored by: WVMT Email: lanes@snowfarm.com 190 West Shore Rd. South Hero, VT 802.372.9463 BEVERLY JEAN COUTURE Beverly Jean Couture, age 60 years, a resident of this community for the past 42 years died Wednesday afternoon August 21, 2013, at the Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at her side. Born in Connecticut on February 4, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Chaffee. She came to Vermont at a young age, attending schools in Montgomery, Alburgh and Franklin. On June 19, 1971, she was married to David Rodney Couture who survives her. She has been associated with Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories in Rouses Point for the past 20 years. Beverly enjoyed camping, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. Her greatest joy was making memories with her grandbabies whom she loved with her whole heart. “My greatest gifts call me Nana” In addition to her husband David of 42 years, Beverly leaves her son, Darcy Couture and his wife Tara of Alburgh; her daughter, Heather Manor and husband Brett of Ellenburg Depot, New York; five grandchildren, Brianna and Cale Manor and Kane, Landon and Macklen Couture; a brother, Michael Chaffee of Alburgh; a very special person in her life, Cole Boutah whom she loved as one of her own grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Gladys Couture of Franklin; sisters and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Doug Harrod of Sheldon, Carolyn Sangermano of Rindge, New Hampshire and Penny Couture of Milton; favorite canine companion Diesel as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Nelson Couture; brothers-in-law, Donald Couture and Bill Sangermano. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at 11 am from Saint Amadeus Roman Catholic Church, 9 North Main Street, Alburgh Village. Father Lawrence P. Ridgley will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will take place later in Saint Amadeus Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton on Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. Gifts in Beverly’s memory may be made to the Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. EDNA CARLINE MUNDT HOLZSCHUH Edna Carline Mundt Holzschuh, a local craftswoman and author, died August 20, 2013 at Birchwood Terrace of natural causes. It seemed fitting that she picked the day of the Full Sturgeon Moon to leave this earth as she always remembered the full moon names, and up until just recently was able to recite them with no difficulty. Until her illness she had lived from 1999 at the Pillsbury Senior Communities in South Burlington. She was the author of the local history book, The Grandview Hotel on Snake Mountain, Vermont and a book for children, Molly’s Magic Mirror. Edna Holzschuh, middle daughter of the five children of Edward and Dorothea Kobarg Mundt, was born in East Aurora, New York, where she attended a one room school and then high school, completing post graduate work in commercial art. She and her husband Herman Holzschuh (d. 1979), owner of a dry cleaning plant, were married in 1941. The Holzschuh family moved to a farm in Java Center, New York, in 1955. She usually set their dinner table with their own meat, side dishes, bread and butter and fruit pies from the animals, fruits and vegetables they grew. After their children left for college and careers, they raised sheep and border collies. He made wooden-ware, and she made quilts. She and her husband wove colorful rugs on their loom. She moved to Chipman Park, Middlebury, Vermont, in 1979, where she was active in the Russell Sholes Senior Center sewing group designing babywear and greeting cards, volunteered at the Sheldon Museum assisting with the registration of many of its objects, and was a member of the Twist of Wool crafters, traveling with them to the Shelburne Museum where they patiently rerolled a collection of quilts. In Middlebury she walked her border collies and read and recorded children’s books for the local library. Hundreds of school children received warm winter hats she knitted every year after she moved to South Burlington. She also enjoyed reading, music events, and political programs on TV. Her gift for friendship served her well wherever she lived. She is survived by her two children, Elaine Holzschuh Harrington (Kevin) of Chicago, Illinois and James Holzschuh (Ellen Thompson) of South Hero. Grandchildren Heather Holzschuh Gebo (Brian) currently stationed in Rhode Island with the Navy and Karl Holzschuh (Jessica) of Hinesburg, Vermont, great grandchildren Brady, Aidan, and Spencer Gebo and Gabe Holzschuh. She would have been 97 on September 1 and she routinely told her family that “I enjoy every day.” Being a special place of interest to her, family and friends will gather at the revolutionary war site, Mount Independence, on September 1 for a time of remembrance and to celebrate her life. Donations in her name may be made to the Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753. Continued on page 13 Calling All Landscape Artists and Art Lovers Alike Plein Air Paint Out: Painting the Vintner’s Realm is a Lake Champlain Islands’ art and wine connection that is sure to be the talk of the summer! Visit the Lake Champlain Islands on Saturday, September 14 for the very best the summer has to offer: a lush vineyard with spectacular lake and mountain views and artists capturing the scene! Join painters at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, East Shore Vineyard in Grand Isle, and/or Hall Home Place, Isle La Motte from 10 am to 3 pm. See the art being created and have a taste of summer from the vineyard! The day will culminate at Grand Isle Art Works at 259 US Route 2 in Grand Isle where artists will display and sell their finished pieces. Join the group in the Café at the Gallery for a cash bar with cheeses and veggies from 4 to 6 pm. Selected gallery items will be offered in a silent auction, and a portion of the proceeds from the art sale and auction will benefit CIDER! Grand Isle County Chorus Ramping Up The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 11 Show Off Your Skills in the Crock-Pot Cook-Off Do you like to cook? Do you like to eat a variety of great food? If so, you are invited to a fun and exciting evening at the Saint Amadeus Parish Crock-Pot Cook-Off Dinner. Organizers are challenging any cooks to bring a crock-pot filled with your best creative cooking in any of the following categories: pasta, chili, stew, chowder/soup, or dessert. All are invited to come choose the “Best Cook” from each category. There will be prizes for the winners and a raffle for all to participate in. For more information or to enter a dish, call Denise Pardee at 796-4776 or the Parish Office at 796-3481. The deadline for participation is Monday, September 2. The Local Burger Place... and more! This Week’s Special: Chef Mike’s Chili Look for More Fall Specials. New Fall Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-3, Sat & Sun: 11-6 111 South Street, South Hero at Allenholm Farm As we lurch towards Labor Day, it is getting to be time for the Grand Isle County Chorus to think about singing. Have you been to a previous Christmas concert and thought, “Hey, I would love to do that?” Now is your chance. The chorus is open to all who love to sing. They will meet on Mondays, starting on September 9 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Grand Isle Methodist Church on Hyde Road in Grand Isle. The concerts will be on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15-- join other Islanders who love to sing! For more information, or if you would like to join, contact Mary Jane Wirsing at mjsoherovt@ gmail.com or 372-5415. Kristin Watson Certified Massage Therapist • Hot Stone Massage • Swedish Massage Rt. 2, South Hero • 893-7888 August & September Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 DINNER 5:00-8:00 1 Come check out our latest production of Isle Blend Wine! Tasting Hall hours are Sat & Sun from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. 8 DINNER 5:00-8:00 2 9 3 10 DINNER 5:00-8:00 Thursday Friday 29 30 DINNER 5:00-8:00 DINNER 5:00-8:00 6 4 5 11 12 DINNER 5:00-8:00 DINNER 5:00-8:00 Saturday 31 DINNER 5:00-8:00 7 DINNER 5:00-8:00 13 DINNER 5:00-8:00 14 DINNER 5:00-8:00 Reservations Appreciated Chef and Family Owned for 56 Years Old Quarry Road, Isle La Motte, VT (802)928-3200 www.ruthcliffe.com DINNER 5:00-8:00 The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 12 Death Notices Continued from page 10 DOROTHY R. PICKARD Mrs. Dorothy R. Pickard, age 93 years, died Friday August 16, 2013, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, New York exactly ten years to the day after her beloved husband Arthur. Born in Saint Albans, Vermont on March 6, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Julian P. and Gladys Mildred (Logan) Rockwell. Dorothy received her early education in Alburgh’s one room school house continuing at the Montpelier K B L eeler ay ilies Going Out of Business Sale! All potted and field dug plants on sale. Final 5 weeks. CLOSED Sept. 15th 5 Keeler Bay Rd., So. Hero, VT—372-8319 Hours: Thurs - Mon: 9am - 5:30pm CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY Seminary and later receiving her Master’s Degree from the University of Vermont. On May 23, 1942, she was married to the love of her life, Arthur H. Pickard who predeceased her on August 16, 2003, following 61 years of marriage. As a teacher and an accomplished musician Dorothy began her teaching career at Thompson Island Farm and Trade school, continuing at Alburgh, retiring from the Chazy Central Rural School after twenty years as a vocal music teacher. In earlier years Dorothy had been an active member of the former Alburgh First Congregational Church serving many years as organist and choir director. She will be remembered by many for serving countless years as organist and pianist at many other churches throughout the Franklin-Grand Isle County areas as well as giving many private music lessons. Dorothy also had a special place in her heart for Lake Champlain. She was very proud of her Rockwell family lake heritage, supported the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, enjoyed boating and two weeks prior to her death enjoyed her final boat ride on board Lake Champlain’s Spirit of Ethan Allen. She was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers’ Association, the Daughters of the American Revolution and was still serving as secretary of the Alburgh Center Cemetery Association. Dorothy enjoyed quilting, playing bridge and Alburgh Village Store 13 South Main St., Alburgh, VT • Ice Cold Beer •Cigarettes Cheapest in town •Wine •We now carry All Milk $3.89/gal 32oz 2/$2.50 802-796-3545 Support the CARE Program in a Delicious Way On, Saturday, September 14, Columbia Chapter #76, Order of the Eastern Star will hold their effort as part of the state-wide bake sale at the Alburgh Public Library. The bake sale will run from 8:30 am to Noon and the proceeds will benefit the CARE Program which trains teachers and administrators on methods to work with and support children at risk. •Groceries Lactoise Free “Lactaid” •Snapple Tea •Deli Coming Soon was an accomplished seamstress. She and her husband Arthur had a great love for Round and Square Dancing and were members of the Continental Round Dancers and Champlain Squares. Dorothy leaves her four daughters, Carol Pellerin of Alburgh, Elizabeth Pickard and husband Robert Fricke of Alburgh, Julie Brunell and husband Dennis of Plattsburgh and Dorothy “DeeDee” Brunell and husband Hermon of Chazy; grandchildren, Arthur and Rita Pellerin of Fairfax, Katelyn and Matt Ryan of Plattsburgh, Kayse Brunell of Plattsburgh and Drew and Ashley Brunell of Chazy as well as a keenly anticipated great-grandson, Benjamin Ryan. Dorothy’s family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to the management and staff of the Progressive Care Unit at the CVPH Medical Center and the Samuel F. Vilas Home. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday August 20, 2013 from the Swanton Christian Church, in Swanton. The Reverend Deborah Laporte officiated. Interment followed at the family lot in the Alburgh Center Cemetery. There were no public calling hours. Gifts in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Samuel F. Vilas Home, 64 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or to the, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT 05691 or www.lcmm.org. $.06 Bottle Returns •Nightcrawlers •Hunting & Fishing Licenses Mon-Thurs: 5-9 Fri & Sat: 5-10 Sun: 6-9 bgordesky@dceivt.com Located in North Hero, VT The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 13 I sle la motte N ews Anita Bruley 802.928.3246 • rayanita@fairpoint.net Summer is about over. The high humidity we were having has gone down, and it’s really cool when I awake in the morning. It’s quite warm tonight, but the air is good. LAST BINGO! The Saint Amadeus Bingo will be going on for only one more week, after you read this. On Sunday evening, September 1, doors will open at 5 pm, and bingo will begin at 6:30. Regular bingo games cost $30, and special bingos: $50. The snack bar will be open as usual, and this is the last Sunday night bingo! CROCK-POT DINNER On Saturday, September 7, from 5 to 7 pm at the Saint Amadeus Parish Hall in Alburgh, there will be a Crock-Pot Cook-Off. We are challenging any cooks to bring a crock pot filled with your favorite in any of these categories: pasta, chili, stew, chowder/soup or dessert. All are invited to come and choose the “Best Cook” from each category. There will be prizes for the winners and a raffle for all who participate. Please call Denise Paredee at 796-4776 or the Parish Office 796-3481 for details by Monday, September 2. The cost for adults will be $5, children: $2.50. MEETING OF 1930 OLD SCHOOLHOUSE Hi everyone! I’m hoping to track down old school pictures and stories about the old 1930 School House in ILM. Many residents on the Island went to or worked here and have interesting stories or pictures. I want to preserve some of the personal history. If you went to school or worked here, would you please call me at 928-3053 and come for a visit, hopefully with an old class picture that I can copy, and I will return them? You don’t have to have stories with you-- when you see the old place you will have valuable information and memories that get jogged. I’ll be having open house on Teddy Roosevelt Day, but I would like to start now. You can also email me at cbemmel@mac.com . HISTORICAL SOCIETY On Wednesday, September 11, there will be a joint meeting at Isle La Motte Society and of all the neighboring Societies. There will be wine and cheese at the ILM Society buildings at 5 pm followed by a potluck supper at 6:30 at Saint Anne’s Shrine. This is an annual event for Alburgh, North Hero, Grand Isle, South Hero and Swanton in Vermont and Rouses Point, Chazy and Champlain, New York, and everyone is welcome! SCHOOL BOARD AUGUST MEETING At our August meeting Mrs. Rubin reported that six new children will be added to the 2013-2014 school year and, residency requirements have changed slightly, a special education Teacher, Melissa Young will be added to our staff and shared with North Hero. Welcome packets will be sent out this week to parents. School starts on Wednesday, August 28. The building has been power-washed and all outside doors painted. The sink and grease traps are scheduled to be fixed, Lots of painting has been done in the school, and the Solar Project is complete and panels on line. The Principals from GISU and across the state went on an Educational Team Building Retreat, and the GISU Team gelled very well. The Isle La Motte and Folsom schools were recognized by the Vermont Agency of Education for maintaining an excellent level of Education. In board discussion, Kathy Tudhope was introduced as the new education Liasin between the Isle La Motte School and Historical Society. Ms. Rubin stated that she and Tony Fowler of the Preservation Trust will be meeting to discuss and incorporate Natural Science, This is unique to the Island. Kris Luce announced that several updates and changes have been made to the ILM School Website. A second reading of the Harassment Policy took place and the discussion on establishing a Capitol Fund for appropriation expenses was tabled until next Board Meeting. Warrants in the amount of $ 21,762.48 were approved for FY 2014 and $4,807.68 for FY2013. The next meeting will be on Monday, September 16 at 4:30 pm. The Board welcomes community participation. Detail copies available at GISU. org and isleLamotte.org or contact Central Office at 372-6921 for printed copy. JOKE OF THE WEEK! NORTHERN VISITOR IN GEORGIA: “I see you raise hogs almost exclusively out here. Do you find that they pay better than corn and potatoes?” NATIVE, SLOWLY; “Well, no, but you see, stranger: hogs don’t need no hoeing.” HAVE A GOOD WEEK! The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 14 Legal Notices STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT GRAND ISLE UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO. 31-4-13GIVC NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC v. RAYMOND M. KARLE GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC OCCUPANTS OF 3605 MAIN STREET, ISLE LA MOTTE, VT SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Raymond M. Karle 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. A copy of the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file and may be obtained at the office of the clerk of this court, Grand Isle Unit Civil Division, 3677 US Route 2, North Hero, VT 05474. Do not throw this paper away. It is an official paper that affects your rights. 2. PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM. Plaintiff’s claim is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that Raymond M. Karle has breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated June 15, 2004. Plaintiff’s action may affect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Isle La Motte at Volume 35, Page 451. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by Raymond M. Karle. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Grand Isle, State of Vermont. 3. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 41 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail the Plaintiff a written response called an Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published, which is August 27, 2013. You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s attorney, Amber L. Doucette, Esq. of Bendett and McHugh, PC, located at 270 Farmington Avenue, Ste. 151, Farmington, CT 06032. You must also give or mail your Answer to the Court located at Grand Isle Unit Civil Division, 3677 US Route 2, North Hero, VT 05474. 4. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 5. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT GIVE YOUR WRITTEN ANSWER TO THE COURT. If you do not Answer within 41 days after the date on which this Summons was first published and file it with the Court, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. 6. YOU MUST MAKE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST THE PLAINTIFF IN YOUR REPLY. Your Answer must state any related legal claims you have against the Plaintiff. Your claims against the Plaintiff are called Counterclaims. If you do not make your Counterclaims in writing in your answer you may not be able to bring them up at all. Even if you have insurance and the insurance company will defend you, you must still file any Counterclaims you may have. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you should ask the court clerk for information about places where you can get free legal help. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still give the court a written Answer to protect you rights or you may lose the case. ORDER The Affidavit duly filed in this action shows that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the method provided in Rules 4(d)-(f), (k), or (l) of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that service of the Summons set forth above shall be made upon the defendant, Raymond M. Karle, by publication as provided in Rule[s] [4(d) (l) and] 4 (g) of those Rules. This order shall be published once a week for 2 weeks beginning on august 27, 2013 in the Islander, a newspaper of the general circulation in Grand Isle County, and a copy of this summons and order as published shall be mailed to the defendant Raymond M. Karle if an address is known. Dated at North Hero, Vermont this 15 day of August, 2013 Dennis R. Pearson Hon.Presiding Judge Grand Isle Unit, Civil Division WATER BOARD OPENING The North Hero Board of Water Commissioners has an immediate opening. The five member board meets monthly on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Town Office meeting room. Interested applicants should apply no later than Monday, September 9th. Please apply by contacting Larry Dupont at 309-0220 or email at lwdupont@ aol.com PUBLIC NOTICE The weeks of August 26 – September 16 the Town of North Hero will implement their water distribution flushing program The North Hero Water Department conducts a comprehensive water line flushing program throughout the Town. This process rapidly moves water through the Town’s water piping system to scour the inside of the water lines. Flushing is a common practice to improve water quality and maintain the water distribution system. Minerals and other materials that accumulate in the lines are removed by flushing. This material is not harmful but can cause discolored water. Customers may notice discolored water or a change in water pressure when flushing is conducted in their area. When flushing is taking place, we recommend that customers check to ensure their tap water is running clear before using it for drinking, cooking, or clothes washing. Customers who experience some coloring or sediment in their water should run the cold water faucet for a short time. This should clear up any discolored water. If you have any questions, call the water plant at 3726258. 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://vermontarchives.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). Rule 2.000: Health Insurance Rate Review Vermont Proposed Rule: 13P030 AGENCY: Green Mountain Care Board CONCISE SUMMARY: Under current Vermont law, the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) reviews each request filed by an insurer to change the rates charged for health insurance. DFR makes a recommendation to the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB), which then has 30 days to approve, modify or disapprove the rate request. 8 V.S.A. § 4062; 18 V.S.A. § 9375(b)(6). In Act 79 of 2013, the Legislature changed the process. As of January 1, 2014, insurers will file rate requests with the GMCB, which will have 90 days to approve, modify, or disapprove. 8 V.S.A. § 4062(as amended by Act 79, §5c). DFR will continue to review rate requests for the sole purpose of providing the GMCB with an analysis and opinion about the impact of proposed rates on insurer solvency and reserves. Act 79 also introduces statutory changes aimed at enhancing transparency in the rate review process. This proposed rule revises the GMCB’s current rule to match the Act’s structural changes to the review process and implements the Act’s transparency measures. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael Donofrio General Counsel, Green Mountain Care Board 89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620‐3101 Tel: 802‐828‐4892 Email: michael.donofrio@state.vt.us URL: http:// www.gmcboard.vermont.gov/rules. For Copies: Janet Richard Green Mountain Care Board 89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier VT 05620‐3101 Tel: 802‐828‐2901 Email: janet.richard@state.vt.us. Vermont Access Rules and Adaptable and Visitable Standards for Dwellings Vermont Proposed Rule: 13P031 AGENCY: Vermont Access Board / Department of Public Safety CONCISE SUMMARY: The Vermont Access Rules that govern access to buildings for people with disabilities are being amended to specifically indicate when vertical access (elevator) is required or exempted from rule or statute. The changes in this document amounts to about 1 ‐ page in Chapters 2 & 4 only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert A. Patterson, Deputy Director Department of Public Safety 1311 US Route 302 ‐ Suite 600 Berlin, Barre VT 05641‐2351 Tel: 802‐479‐7566 Fax: 802‐479‐7562 Email: robert.patterson@ dps.state.vt.us URL: http://firesafety.vermont.gov. For Copies Michael O’Neil Department of Public Safety 1311 US Route 302 ‐ Suite 600 Berlin, Barre, VT 05641‐2351 Tel: 802‐479‐7565 Fax: 802‐479‐7562 Email: michael.e.oneil@state.vt.us. General/Emergency Assistance Temporary Housing in Catastrophic Situations Vermont Proposed Rule: 13P032 AGENCY: Human Services CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule proposes changes to clarify the eligibility criteria for temporary housing applicants with a catastrophic need in both the General Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs. The rule defines the time period in which a catastrophic situation must have occurred to within the 12 months preceding application for assistance. The proposed rule changes the requirement that applicants contribute all of their available income toward their emergency need to 50% of gross monthly income. The rule also relaxes the verification criteria under constructive eviction for victims of domestic violence and provides a definition of domestic violence. The rule clarifies other catastrophic eligibility criteria that must be met in order for an applicant to be eligible for temporary housing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Heidi Moreau, Esq., Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐595‐9639 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: heidi.moreau@state.vt.us URL: http:// dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rule. For copies: Traci Desrochers, Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐769‐6457 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: traci.desrochers@state.vt.us. General Assistance Emergency Housing for Vulnerable Populations Vermont Proposed Rule: 13P033 AGENCY: Human Services CONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed rule establishes emergency housing eligibility criteria for vulnerable populations who are not in a catastrophic situation. Four groups of vulnerable populations are categorically eligible: individuals 65 years of age or older; supplemental security income or social security disability insurance recipients; children six years of age or younger; and pregnant individuals in the third trimester. The proposed rule also establishes eligibility for other, non‐categorically eligible vulnerable populations according to a point system based on health and safety risks. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Heidi Moreau, Esq., Policy Analyst, Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐595‐9639 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: heidi.moreau@state.vt.us URL: http:// dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rule. For copies: Traci Desrochers, Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐ 769‐6457 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: traci.desrochers@state.vt.us. All Programs: Verification Process Change Vermont Proposed Rule: 13P034 AGENCY: Human Services CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule proposes to change the Economic Services Division (ESD) rules to update the name of the program from “Food Stamp” to the State program name “3SquaresVT” or to the federal program title “SNAP”. The rule also updates the verification process for 3SquaresVT applicants. The proposed rule will eliminate the mandated second written contact under the current rule and will provide a more timely eligibility determination for 3SquaresVT applicants. The proposed rule change is consistent with federal regulations at 7 CFR § 273.2(c)(5) that require the State agency to provide each household with a notice of the verification requirements the household must meet as part of the certification and recertification application process. The notice also informs the household of the State agency’s responsibility to assist the household in obtaining required verification, provided the household is cooperating with the agency. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Patricia Duda, Agency of Human Services Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐769‐6439 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: pat.duda@state.vt.us URL: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rule. For copies: Traci Desrochers, Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐769‐6457 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: traci.desrochers@state.vt.us. REPUBLICAN CAUCUS Republicans in the County of Grand Isle will be holding their caucuses at the following locations to form new Town Committees. Alburgh: September 25 7:00 PM Alburgh Rod & Gun Club Grand Isle: September 11 7:00 PM Town Clerk’s Office No. Hero: September 3 7:00 PM Shore Acres Barn So. Hero: September 10 7:00 PM Town Clerk’s Office The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 15 RABBI STUART JAY ROBINSON, ESQ. Champlain Islands Health Services Est. 1974 33 East Shore North, Grand Isle, VT Keeler Bay Health Center 564 RT 2, South Hero 372-4687 Welcoming New Patients of All Ages Medical - Patient Counseling - Financial Assistance Dr. Glen Moyer. "The Gentle Dentist" 55 Town Line Rd, Grand Isle Gentle Professional Dental Care for the Entire Family. All insurance accepted including Vermont Medicaid as well as participating with CBA, CIGNA, Delta Dental and Met Life. Hours: Mon: 8-7 Tues: by Appt. Weds. - Thurs: 8-5 (802)372-3737 ORTHODONTICS GIVE YOUR CHILD... a good start to good appearance and lifelong dental health... in a complete family care practice with over 30 years experience. "Invisalign Certified" Invisible Braces Latest techniques Flexible payment plans available. (Adult care available also.) Walter W. Burnett, D.M.D. James S. Simollardes, D.D.S. General Dentistry Milton Dental Associates, Inc. 33 School St. Milton, VT 05468 893-2552 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 - Storytime for Pre-schoolers at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 10:30 am. - Ice Cream Social and Open House at Grand Isle School from 5:30 to 7 pm. - The Hydes presentation at the Block School House, Grand Isle starts at 7 pm. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 - Sunday School Registration Rally and Ice Cream Party at the South Hero Congregational Church from 6 to 7 pm. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 - Robert Resnik and Marty Morrissey performance at the Milton Public Library from 10 to 11 am. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - Tea, Art and Music at the Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte from 1 to 5 pm. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - Isle La Motte PTO Bottle and Box Top Collection at the Isle La Motte School from 10 am to Noon. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - Storytime for Pre-schoolers at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 10:30 am. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - Hand-crafters Get Together at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 6:30 pm. - Islanders Caring for the Environment Environmental/Energy Fair at the Lake Champlain Islands Farmers Market at Saint Rose of Lima Church, South Hero from 3 to 6 pm. - Author discussion at the Milton Historical Museum starts at 7:30 pm. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - All About Ants kids workshop at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 2:30 pm. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - South Hero Historical Society Campgrounds discussion at the Folsom Educational Center, South Hero starts at 7 pm. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 - Milton Time Capsule Dedication at the Milton Public Library starts at 10 am. - Vermont Genealogy Library Open House from 10 am to 4 pm. - Pig Roast for CIDER at Snowfarm Vineyard, South Hero from 4 to 8 pm. - Crock-Pot Cook-Off at the Saint Amadeus Parish Center, Alburgh from 5 to 7 pm. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 - Book Discussion at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 7 pm. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - Storytime for Pre-schoolers at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 10:30 am. - Milton Activities Fair at the Milton Elementary/ Middle and High Schools from 6 to 8 pm. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - Columbia Chapter #76, Order of the Eastern Star Bake Sale at the Alburgh Public Library from 8:30 am to Noon. - Plein Air Paint Out: Painting the Vintner’s Realm at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, East Shore Vineyard, Grand Isle and Hall’s Home Place Orchard, Isle La Motte from 10 am to 3 pm with sale, refreshment, cash bar and auction at Grand Isle Art Works, Grand Isle from 4 to 6 pm. Have a Great Week! Al-Anon 860-8388 for friends & families of alcoholics (www.vermontal-anon.alateen.org) Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. Behavior Health Crisis Services • 524-6554 or 1-800-834-7793 • Specializing in the General Practice of Law, including the areas of • Civil & Criminal Litigation • Constitutional Law • Family Law • Business Law PO Box 50 Grand Isle, VT 05458 terpsrobinson@aol.com (802)372.5129 (802)881.9158 (c) (802)372.4165 (f) Crime Watch Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Dept. 08/19/13 VANDALISM: ALBURGH PARKING COMPLAINT: SOUTH HERO ASSIST RESCUE: NORTH HERO 911 HANG UP: ALBURGH FAMILY DISPUTE: NORTH HERO RETAIL THEFT: ALBURGH ASSIST VSP: NORTH HERO VEHICLE COMPLAINT: SOUTH HERO SUSPICIOUS PERSONS: SOUTH HERO SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ISLE LAMOTTE SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH JUVENILE PROBLEM: ISLE LAMOTTE VEHICLE CRASH: ALBURGH STALKING COMPLAINT: ALBURGH 08/20/13 ASSIST RESCUE: NORTH HERO SUSPICIOUS PERSONS: SOUTH HERO 911 HANG UP: GRAND ISLE SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: GRAND ISLE WELFARE CHECK: ALBURGH VEHICLE DRUG SEARCH: SOUTH HERO THEFT COMPLAINT: ALBURGH RETAIL THEFT: ALBURGH CITIZEN ASSIST: ALBURGH SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: ALBURGH 08/21/13 SEX OFFENDER REGISTERY CHECK: ALBURGH RETAIL THEFT: ALBURGH CITIZEN ASSIST: NORTH HERO CITIZEN ASSIST: ALBURGH CITIZEN ASSIST: NORTH HERO CITIZEN ASSIST: SOUTH HERO ARREST LICENSE SUSPENDED: SOUTH HERO SEARCH WARRANT VEHICLE: SOUTH HERO WELFARE CHECK: ALBURGH SUSPICIOUS PERSON: NORTH HERO SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: GRAND ISLE VEHICLE COMPLAINT: GRAND ISLE 08/22/13 THEFT COMPLAINT: ALBURGH CITIZEN DISPUTE: GRAND ISLE FAMILY FIGHT: ALBURGH • THESE ARE COMPLAINTS THAT DEPUTIES WERE ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER / NOT ALL DAILY ACTIVITIES ARE LISTED/ DURING PATROL IN TOWNS THEY CHECK PROPERTIES AND ENFORCE MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 16 A Gift, Card, & Souvenir Shop Located in Alburgh Village Explore our FREE Civil War Museum SOLDIERS & CITIZENS Open daily 10-5 Sun. & Weds. by chance Visit our VT. History & Geology Room Catch us on facebook! 802-796-3665 www.newenglandviavermont.net New England Via Vermont M ilton N ews Lorinda A. Henry 802.893.7036 • lamoillecounty@yahoo.com A NEW SCHOOL YEAR The first day of school for the 2013-2014 school year will be Wednesday, August 28. Hope everyone had a great summer! The children attending the Milton Early Education Program at MES will have their first day of preschool on Thursday, September 5, or Friday, September 6 if you child attends the MWF session. PICK-UP SPORTS FOR ADULTS Adult pick-up sports are being played almost every day of the week in Milton! Whether you’re looking to get back into the game, find more players, make some friends, get some exercise, or just have some fun - these are great options for you. Do you know of other pick-up groups in the area, or are you starting one yourself? Please let us know by emailing Ben Nappi at bnappi@ town.milton.vt.us. All Pick-Up Sports are played at Bombardier Park. Softball is planned for Tuesday evenings; contact Allyson Nadeau at abnadeau@gmail. com. Tennis on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings; contact Ben Nappi at bnappi@town. milton.vt.us. Soccer on Sunday evenings; contact Chris Hoffmeister at 802-503-5999. Volleyball is on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons; contact Kim Abromavich at bettyannwoods@gmail.com. FARMERS’ MARKET Due to thunder storms, there was no collecting for the food shelf by Kinney on Thursday. However, they are collecting school supplies for MFCC until the end of the month at Kinney Drugs on Centre Drive. In September, they will be collecting for the food shelf all month. Come visit the Milton Farmers’ Market every Thursday afternoon on the grounds of Milton High School. There is plenty of parking, so, you can visit all the splendid vendors. GOLF FOR GOOD There will be an Edify Golf for Good Classic to benefit MFCC and the Champlain Valley Office for Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) on Saturday, September 14 at 2 pm. The Shotgun Scramble, 18 holes with prizes, 9 holes tournament play will benefit the Milton Family Community Center (MFCC) and CVOEO. $50 per person includes receipt for $25 charitable donation. Sponsored in part by Green Mountain Messenger. Sign up at Arrowhead Golf course or PJ@edifyvt.com. MILTON LIBRARY EVENTS Story times are lined up for the fall season. Children’s librarian, Mrs. Dulac, reads and leads songs and crafts for three different little folks’ age groups every week. Infant Story Times, for ages zero to eighteen months are on Mondays at 10 am beginning on September 6. On Tuesdays at 10 am, pre-schoolers ages three to five have their turn, and they will begin on September 3. Toddlers’ Story Times for ages eighteen months to three years are on Fridays, also at 10 am. Cleo The Therapy Dog Visits on the first and third Saturdays of the month beginning Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 am at the Milton Public Library. Cleo, from Therapy Dogs of Vermont visits the library and loves to have children ages three and up read to her. HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS LOCAL AUTHOR Meet author Roberta A. Herold on Wednesday, September 4, at 7:30 pm, at the Milton Museum. R.A. Herold’s first historical mystery, Heron Island, is set on a Lake Champlain island near the mouth of Keeler Bay, and local color abounds as Fishbladder Island, Savage Island and Grand Isle provide the backdrop for murder. The cast of characters includes paper tycoon Warren Dodge, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Webbs of Shelburne Farms. Ms. Herold, who lives in Montpelier, tells us where fact and fiction meet, and provides an exciting portrayal of the Guilded Age of Lake Champlain, including rare photos, drawings and maps gathered during her research. The event is free and open to the public with refreshments to follow. For more information, contact Allison Belisle at 802-363-2598 or miltonhistorical@ yahoo.com. ACTIVITIES FAIR Each year as school starts, the Milton Community Youth Coalition sponsors the Milton Activities Fair. This year it will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 6 to 8 pm at the Milton Elementary/Middle School and Milton High School. The Milton Community Youth Coalition (MCYC) is proud to bring the annual Milton Community Activities Fair to the community every September. The fair offers one-stop-shopping for families and community members to learn about and/or sign up for the many opportunities offered in Milton, including sports, recreation, clubs, and services. Last year, the Activities Fair featured over 47 non-profit groups and drew approximately 600 attendees! This exciting, community-wide event will help make busy lives easier this fall for families and organizations alike, and will also provide a venue for non-profit groups to network and collaborate with each other. We invite your organization to be a part of it! Visit www.miltonyouth.org/ activities/ for more information. SENIOR LUNCHES The Groovy Lunch Bunch meets at the Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center several times a week for company, nutritious meals, entertainment and more. Come join in! One August birthday to celebrate: Sandra Williams on August 29. Happy Birthday, Sandra! On Wednesday, August 28 Paul Ward and The Arrowhead Ramblers will play their signature music. The meal for Friday, August 30 will be Chicken Fricassee, egg noodles, roasted root vegetables, whole wheat roll and mixed berry compote with pound cake and topping. The menus for September aren’t in yet. 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 893-1619, 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. COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER On Friday and Saturday, August 30 and 31 the MFCC will hold their Annual Yard Sale! Please call Charlotte Parot at 893-1457 if you have items to donate. Please do not drop off any donations before calling Charlotte. Then, come on Friday and Saturday to shop the sale and support the center. To the Editor, Well, what ARE they doing? That question went through my head the other day when I took my regular jaunt to the local Post Office. I have a feeling that many others who live along US Route 2 through the Islands could be asking the same question. All the white lines have been erased and a new one painted at least a foot further out on both sides. So all the good work that was done over the past 10 years to make this a safe cycling road and encourage more tourists, now seems to have been effectively annulled. Really, do we NEED this roadway to be widened at the expense of the very business we should be encouraging? Just think of the end result. Although we’d all like to believe that traffic follows posted speed limits, the realistic fact is that most drivers make their own decision as to what speed is comfortable and safe. Anytime a slow limit is posted on a wide, open road, you’ll always see even ‘the average speed’ of traffic exceeding that figure … it’s just human nature to make these judgements on safety and logic, like it, laws or not. So with a wider road, we are encouraging both faster and wider traffic and before long, we’ll start to see even 18-wheelers coming down through our vacation paradise, just because it’s no longer ‘the slow way’ to get to Burlington. This will further endanger any cyclists on the road and we’ll kill (hopefully not literally!) the results of many years of promoting cycle trips through the area. I’ve heard talk that the cycle path will be maintained … but this will mean that there will be many more areas where there will not even be a safe space for a single file … such as when crossing bridges, riding alongside steel railings that cannot be moved out and handling dips for intersecting driveways etc. and this inconsistency for a cycling group, will just add to the danger. And then, if they do enlarge the road, many driveways along Rte 2 will be shortened and compromised and this will make their intersections with the highway more dangerous too. My own is tricky now and the only safe way I can back out is to first get out on the verge, from where I can then assess the traffic flying at me around a nearby S-bend. Although this is still posted at 50mph, many rushing to and from work, still try it at 60. And as I’ve carefully observed, at that speed, there’s just NO way a heavy truck can stop in time should I be forced to back out into their lane due to having lost my verge …. so my Russian Roulette exits can only get even worse. But this is not about one personal situation … as I am sure this scenario will be repeated in many places all along Rte 2. It’s just that I really question the wisdom of encouraging faster transit down this highway that has SO many driveways opening on to it … as well as the logic behind scaring our peaceful cycling visitors so much, that they start to go elsewhere. I was shocked to see that this road widening and loss of safe cycling space, was also carried right through the center of the village of North Hero where there are often stone walls that are immoveable. Do we really want traffic to go through there faster than before? I’ve been here nearly 40 years now and to me, this is really a step in the wrong direction. I just hope that others further threatened by the new speeds and traffic we will be seeing come next year, will raise their voices to keep the road width down, to a function of how we want the road to be used. This is touring, vacation country – surely not a through-road for commercial traffic that will not stop. A personal viewpoint, Michael Waters, North Hero > CHURCH SERVICES > Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C. G rand Isle N The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 17 ews Julie Dickie grandislenews@yahoo.com SUNDAY WORSHIP 9am JULY & AUGUST NURSERY CARE SUN. SCHOOL BEGINS IN SEPT. We Invite and Welcome Everyone. Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee 24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486 Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: ccshvt@gmail.com www.vtcucc.org/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVT Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm Island Roman Catholic Parishes Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle, Isle La Motte & South Hero MASS SCHEDULE St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSat.: 4:00 p.m. Sun. Morning Mass: 8:00 a.m. Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, Pastor St. Amadeus Office 796-3481 St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092 Champlain Islands Parish Services Rev. Hyungyong Choi Isle La Motte United Methodist Church Sunday 8:00 a.m. North Hero UMC Worship 9:30 a.m. Grand Isle United Methodist Church Sunday 11 a.m. 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 CORNER ROUTE 2 AND ROUTE 129 SOUTH ALBURGH, VERMONT 05440 REV. C. ANDREW CHRYSLER, PASTOR (802)782-9384 WWW.GLBCVT.ORG “God’s Word has the answer” WORSHIP......SUNDAY 9:00 AM BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM THE BORDERS REGIONAL MINISTRY Episcopal Diocese of VT & Anglican Diocese of Montreal www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.org St. Luke’s, Rte. 2, Alburgh Sunday, September 1st at 10:30 a.m. St. George’s, Rte. 202, Clarenceville Sunday, September 1st at 10 a.m. St. Thomas’, Rtes. 225 & 202, Noyan 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10 a.m. The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick • 802-863-8036 I must be in a time warp, a time bubble, or at the very least in some sort of Boone’s Farm-induced coma. There’s really no getting around that as I look in the mirror every day and see the gray hairs starting to pop, the laugh lines starting to appear, that yes, I am getting old. The realization came when I started getting messages on my Facebook account about the planning of my next school reunion, suddenly seeing pictures being posted of us, with big, poofy AquaNet hair, legwarmers, and the boys rockin’ the mullet cut, when mullets were cool, and zebra-patterned parachute pants! I guess my fascination right now of loving 80s music should have been a tipoff. I miss my records of Purple Rain, Xanadu, GNR, or roller-skating to Hungry Like A Wolf. But no one can rock like Rick Springfield. I’ll admit it: I still jam to Jessie’s Girl at least one day a week on my way to work. So, I close with this, if Mick Jagger can stand the test of time, who just turned 70 years young, then I guess I have to accept the fact that I am too getting older. I will reminisce, but I don’t really have to grow up too soon, because frankly, I am not ready too! BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES Happy Birthday to Jordan Chamberlain on September 2. DEADLINES 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. Special deadline for Labor Day: I need your submissions by 8 am on Thursday this week, no exceptions. SCHOOL NEWS NEW BUS ROUTES: The routes have been redesigned for this year. There are two buses, one serving the West side and one on the East side of Route 2. Times are approximate, adjustments can be expected based on ridership. Numbers listed represent addresses. For more information, visit www.gisu.org K-4 BUS A- Start on Route 2 at 6:36 am; stop at 266 at 6:37; stop at 294 at 6:38; stop at Route 2 at Canamak Drive at 6:39; stop at Point Farm Road, turn around at 6:40. East Shore North at 6:41; stop at 283 at 6:42; stop at 281; stop at Route 2/Hislops Landing/Cozy Cottages; stop at 325 at 6:48; stop at 313 at 6:49. Faywood Road: stop at 3 at 6:51; stop at 22 at 6:54. Faywood/ East Shore North: stop at 146 at 6:59; stop at 139 at 7:14. Lover’s Lane: stop at Lover’s Lane/ Dodge Terrace at 7:16; stop at 36 at 7:18; East Shore South: stop at 180 at 7:15; stop at East Shore South/Tebeau Terrace; stop at East Shore South/Folsom Harbor Road at 7:16; stop at 146 at 7:17; stop at 138 at 7:17; stop at Dinghy Road: dirt road on right, at 7:18; stop at East Shore South/Donaldson Road at 7:20; continue on East Shore to Town Line Road at 7:24. Route 2: stop at 16 at 7:27; stop at 64 at 7:29; stop at 108 at 7:30, and continue to School. K-4 BUS B- Route 2: stop at Intersection Route 2 /Ciara Drive at 6:06. Pearl Street: stop at 51 at 6:08; stop at 63 at 6:09; Bell Hill Road: stop at 50 at 6:10; stop at Maynard Court at 6:11. West Shore Road/ Route 314: stop at 36 at 6:12. Pearl St. Anne's Shrine Island Bible Fellowship North Hero Community Hall Route 2, North Hero, VT Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. All Welcome - Come As You Are! Pastor Larry A. Rohm - 802-393-9427 P.O. Box 280, Isle La Motte, VT 05463 802-928-3362, or 3385 Fax 928-3305 Email fstanne@pshift.com www.saintannesshrine.org "Center of Life, Light and Love" On the Shores of Lake Champlain Mass Schedule Saturday 7:00 p.m. (May 25 - August 31) Sunday 9:00 am (June 16-Sept 1); 10:30am (May 26-Oct. 13) Monday - Friday 11:15 a.m. (July 1 - Aug. 30) Visitor’s Center Open Daily ~ Gifts ~ Books ~ VT Products ~ Cafe All Welcome! Street: stop at 110 at 6:19; stop at 116 at 6:20. Allen Road/Route 314: stop at 95 at 6:32; stop at 97 at 6:32. Reynolds Road: stop at 6 at 6:38; stop at Parizo Lane at 6:39; stop at 55; stop at 58 at 6:40; stop at 59. Hyde at 6:44; stop at 74. Adams School Road at 6:45; stop at 58 at 6:47; stop at 50 at 6:47. Allen Road/Route 314: stop at 46 at 6:49. Hyde Road at 6:53; stop at 2; stop at Intersection of Hyde Road and Isle Lane at 6:54; stop at 35 at 6:55; stop at 48. Reynolds stop at 89 at 6:56. Hodgekins Place: pick-up at Intersection with Hodgekins Place; Moccasin Avenue: stop at 18 at 7:07; stop at 22; stop at 23; stop at 35; stop at 39 at 7:08. Simms Point Road at 7:10; stop at 4. Griswold at 7:13; stop at 6 at 7:16. Route 2: stop at 267 at 7:17. Continue to School on left. 5-8 BUS A- Route 2: stop at 254 at 7:50; stop at 274 at 7:51; stop at 284 at 7:52; stop at 298 at 7:53; stop at Route 2/Canamak Drive at 7:54; stop at Route 2/Point Farm West at 7:57. Route 2/Raewyn Lane: 7:58; stop at Route 2/Canamak West at 7:59. Faywood: 8:01; stop at 3 at 8:02; stop at 19 at 8:01; stop at 22 at 8:02; stop at 27 at 8:04. Lover’s Lane: stop at 36 at 8:06. East Shore South: 8:12; stop at 180 at 8:12; stop at East Shore South/Tebeau Terrace at 8:13; stop at 148 at 8:13; stop at 144 at 8:14; stop at East Shore South/Old Marsh Road at 8:15; stop at 107 at 8:16; stop at East Shore Road/Donaldson Road/Cooper’s Bay at 8:17; stop at East Shore South/ Lakeview Road at 8:18; stop at 13A. Route 2: stop at 62 at 8:23; stop at Route 2/Hatch Hill at 8:24; stop at 108 at 8:26; stop at 196 at 8:30, and continue to School. 5-8 BUS B- Route 2: stop at 83 at 7:40; stop at 69 at 7:42; stop at 47 at 7:43. Pearl Street at 7:43; Bell Hill Road at 7:45; stop at 50 at 7:46; stop at 33 at 7:47; stop at Maynard Court at 7:47; stop at 4 at 7:48. West Shore Road, Route 314: stop at 20 at 7:52. Bell Hill Road at 7:53. Pearl Street at 7:55; stop at 71 at 7:55; stop at 110 at 7:56; stop at 116 at 7:57. Adams School Road: stop at 6 at 7:57; stop at 45 at 7:58; stop at 50 at 7:59; stop at 58 at 7:59. Hyde Road at 8 am; stop at 98 at 8; stop at 83 at 8:01; stop at 84; stop at 72 at 8:01; stop at Isle Lane at 8:03; stop at 35 at 8:05; stop at 34 at 8:05; stop at 48 at 8:07; stop at 55. Reynolds Road at 8:09. Hodgekins Place at 8:09. Reynolds: stop at 133 at 8:10. Moccasin Avenue: stop at 23 at 8:12; stop at Nichols Bay Lane at 8:12. Simms Point: stop at 4 at 8:17. Griswold: stop at 46 at 8:20. TOWN OFFICE NOTES SELECTBOARD MEETING CHANGE: The Grand Isle Selectboard will be meeting on Monday, September 9 and September 16 for the month of September due to the Holiday. TOWN OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE” The Grand Isle Town Offices will be closed August 31 to September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy holiday. GRAND ISLE / NORTH HERO RESCUE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Grand Isle Rescue, who serves both North Hero and Grand Isle towns are seeking people who are committed to making a difference in their communities. Join us to gain the knowledge and experience that provides help to your neighbors, friends and your own family-plus a deep feeling of personal satisfaction. The Grand Isle Ladies Auxiliary are also in need of volunteers. These wonderful ladies organize fundraising events like the famous annual Strawberry Social and rescue breakfasts. Please contact Deb Benson 372-5105 or Matt Reisdorff 372-4221 for more information First Hole-In-One for Frank Edmonds Frank Edmonds, of South Alburgh, hit his first holein-one at the Alburgh Golf Links on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Frank had played golf only briefly as a young man, then gave up the game for over fifty years. He began playing again two weeks ago, and hit this incredible shot on the sixteenth hole. Great job Frank! The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 18 --------------------------------Enjoy Lake Champlain! Thirty five Coachman Camper. 12’x24’ 10 window - two steel doors on porch. .08 acres land, boat and beach, artistion well - sleeps six. $84,000. 802893-7967. --------------------------------20ft. long Tempo heavy duty temporary shed. 10ft wide, 8 ft high. Used 1 winter $300. Will deliver and assist set up. Call 802-379-4079 9/10 --------------------------------Trailer for pontoon boat will handle a 24’ pontoon $850. 10x10 aluminum deck on wheels, easy to more. Wheels are removable $250. Contact Fred at 802-233-3870 9/3 SALES --------------------------------Blow Out at The Back Chamber. Labor Day Weekend 9-4. No early Birds, please. Too tired to refinish: Too busy to repair: Too much to store for a rainy day: Come make an offer and leave with a “little trash or treasure”. Sale does not include items in the retail shop. Sale will not be held if raining. 372-5544 --------------------------------- WANTED --------------------------------Want to rent - 1500 square foot garage space with electricity, heat not required, for personal hobby shop 802-233-0321 9/10 --------------------------------- FOR SALE --------------------------------Mixed hardwood dried, split and delivered. $225 in Islands. 802-7963021 802-782-4484 BTFN --------------------------------SAILBOAT. Sanibel 18 with trailer, excellent condition $5000. Call 802244-9124, Alburgh 9/3 --------------------------------Ultimate 17’ Jon boat for duck blind or fishing asking $4950 - loaded or will strip for less. Also have 14’ Dura-Boat for $1500. Call 802-363-2160 for more info. Trade for pontoon a possibility. 9/10 --------------------------------2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue V-6 automatic, PS/PB, AC. 68,500 miles. Asking $3000 OBO as is. 802-8814151 8/27 --------------------------------Play Station Sportsuff model 581010 120” water trampoline, like new $200. 14’ Wolden Passage Kayak $500. Misc 1, 2, & 3 person water tow floats and tubes. Best offer. Obrien Elite combo water skis, used twice - best offer. Please call 609-413-2273 8/27 --------------------------------19’ Thrifty Lifty Dirt Conveyor with 12” belt and angle cleats. New 1/2HP motor $1000. 802-796-3565 --------------------------------FIREWOOD Dry and seasoned maple, ash, and hickory. 16” split and delivered. Call for prices. Arborist Services. Franklin Forest Inc. 802-324-4682 8/27 --------------------------------2010 5th Wheel. Montana High Country. No mileage. Like new on waterfront lot. Deck, shed included. $39,900. Call 802-734-8989 9/3 --------------------------------Cedar Trees: a native tree excellent for use in screens, hedges and erosion control. 3-4’ $20ea 4-5’ $25ea 5-6’ $30 ea. 802-868-9961 or 3933546. BTFN --------------------------------Island Beverage Firewood. Green or dry. Selling wood pellets by the ton. Call for delivery. 802-324-1955 BTFN --------------------------------Clean, quality mixed hardwoods for sale. Custom lengths. Dubuque’s Firewood Sales. A Cut Above the Rest! 802-372-6440 9/17 --------------------------------Used Picket Fence, at least (8) 8’ sections $50. Water ski: E.P. Graphite Single Slalom $75. Pond liner; pump; waterfall. $50. 802-796-3138 9/3 --------------------------------- WANTED --------------------------------10’x50’ - 1 bed. lakefront access. Grand Isle - $700 monthly + utilities. Call 802-372-6044 or 802-3739103 9/3 EMPLOYMENT --------------------------------Part time worker wanted till November. Appx 20-25 hours per week. Call 802-881-5496. Leave message will call back. 9/3 --------------------------------Marina dock worker: Fuel service, dock hand, lawn maintenance, blocking and washing boats. 802372-5953 8/27 --------------------------------- SERVICES OFFERED --------------------------------Boat or personal watercrafts. Winterize and shrink wrap, boat and trailer service and repairs. Also vehicle repair service. Tires. State Inspections. Lamothe Repair Shop. 1772 Lower Newton Rd. St. Albans. 802-524-6867 10/22 --------------------------------- --------------------------------HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHING – Call for free estimate to have your home, roofs, RV/ camper, patio, decks, etc. super cleaned w/hot water & biodegradable detergents (Portable Water Available). Paint stripping power! Before & after photos available. Insured & References Available. Contact Brian at (802) 363-4777 or LangloisLawnCare@yahoo.com BTFN --------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802-372-0194 BTFN --------------------------------Daycare Opening in Grand Isle. Infant - preschool ages. Call Deena 802-378-4444 8/27 --------------------------------Champney Tree Service. Removals, Pruning, Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing. 802-9222199. Fully insured. 24 hour emergency service. champneytree@yahoo.com 8/27 --------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless & steel. Inshop & portable. Propeller, skeg repair. Jesberger Welding. 802-796-4079 802-324-6954. 10/15 --------------------------------R. ROSE CONSTRUCTION. Roofing, House renovations, Ext. paint/siding, additions, deck, custom screening, porches, etc. Fully insured. Free Est. 802-372-5693 BTFN --------------------------------Langlois Lawn Care, LLC – Call today for a free estimate on Lawn Care, Pressure Washing, Bark Mulching, Spring Clean Up, Brush and Small Tree Removal, Light Landscaping and Other Jobs. Call Brian at (802) 363-4777 or (802) 782-0786. BTFN --------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingles, metal, rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs. Chimney repair. FREE ESTIMATES. INSURED. 802-372-5781 John. BTFN ----------------------------------------------------------------R&L HOME & LAWN CARE. Landscaping, Mowing, Property Maintenance, Bark Mulch, Small Bucket Loader, Brush-Hog, Tree Service, Spring Seasonal Clean-up, General Carpentry, Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. 802-372-4486 BTFN --------------------------------Lawn mowing, light trucking, gravel, sand, bark mulching, small bucket loader. Fully insured. Bushway’s Property Services. 802-3724834 8/27 --------------------------------CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Roofing, siding, carpenty, painting, also repairs. No job too small. Honest and reliable. Free Estimates. 802-233-7031 9/17 The Islander, August 27, 2013 Page 19 THANK YOU --------------------------------My most heartfelt thanks go out to all my family and many friends who gathered at Kristy’s Barn to celebrate my 85th Birthday. Thank you for the catered food, cards, generous gifts and great music by the Poquette Bros. Band. It was a fun time and greatly appreciated. Fondly, Charlie Steward, Grand Isle --------------------------------- EMPLOYMENT The NWSWD is looking for a responsible and friendly Recycling Drop-Off Attendant and Materials Processor who wants to become a part of our team and help us Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in the North Hero area! JOB DESCRIPTION: Attendant will be responsible for all aspects of site operation including: opening and closing site, assist residents with unloading of materials, collect fees from residents, answer any recycling/disposal related questions. Materials Processor would also be trained in our recycling warehouse. Warehouse operations include receiving, shipping, sorting, preparing and packaging all types of recyclables for shipment. WORK SCHEDULE: Part Time Day Shifts OnlyMonday-Saturdays CONTACT: Barry Domina, 524-5986 or bdomina@nwswd.org For more information or to print an application visit our website www.nwswd.org. SERVICES OFFERED A. H. James Heating LLC 802-796-3730 Oil & Gas Systems Rinnai Water Heaters Sales & Service Carl Penske Enterprises 372-4819 Excavating, Waterlines, foundations, septic systems, Local PTO Seeking Your Support Through Box Tops and a Bottle Drive The Isle La Motte PTO will be having a bottle redemption drop-off at the Isle La Motte Elementary School on Labor Day: Monday, September 2 from 10 am to Noon. They will be collecting refundable bottles and Box Tops to help support PTO programming for the new school year. Bottle Drive funds have been instrumental in helping the PTO to provide fun programming for local kids and families. If you would prefer a pick-up of your refundables, call Sarah Peacock at 928-3166, anytime between now and Labor Day. driveways, roads, retaining walls, lake shore reinforcements, town water connections. Mooring Systems, Custom design for your needs. Installed. Fast Service. Scuba Diving Service, from mooring placement to ice vehicle recovery. Zebra Mussels filters installed and services. Welding, Certified Welder. All materials, Fabricating, Portable Equipment. Trucking, All Materials. Rototilling & Brushhogging LARGE enough to store your car or small boat! small enough to clear your clutter! s r r TM Route 2, Alburgh VT Call today for sizes & info! A Builder’s Home with all the Extras and Quality items – radiant heat, hardwood flooring, master suite w/ jetted tub and shower, custom kitchen with built-ins, 2 large bedrooms and 2 full baths, first floor laundry, private backyard with brick patio, heated & sheetrocked 2 car garage. Deeded gradual shoreline with scenic Green Mtn. views. Price $210,000. Get Priority Access to All MLS Listings at www.RRAVT.com 448 Swanton Rd. St. Albans 802-524-5923 SEAPLANE RIDES Share the Expense • $180 Seats 3 People • 30 Minutes 796-4300 www.seaplanesrfun.com Largest Selection of Vermont T-Shirts & Sweat Shirts on the Islands. Maple Products. Souvenirs. Sandals. Moccasins for the whole family. Watershoes. Route 314, Ferry Rd. just off U.S. Rt. 2 at Keeler's Bay, South Hero, Vermont 05486 802-372-5031 Open May-Dec. 7 Days a Week ISLANDS REALTY INC. www.LakeChamplainRealEstate.com HIGHGATE- Located on a quiet dead end road this wonderful 3 BR/1.5 BA home w/ over 2600 sq ft of living space is ready for you to move right in! Nice neighborhood & nicely landscaped 1.00 acre partially fenced lot. 2 car garage, large shed & deck. $214,900. SOUTH HERO- 3 BR/2 BA home with deed Lake Champlain access to a prime piece of west facing lake frontage & a biking/walking trail both less than 250’ away. Conveniently located, affordable and without all the high taxes. NOW $158,000. NORTH HERO- This 4 bedroom 3 bath beautiful one level Lake house is set on 13 very private acres with amazing views and over 900 ft of shoreline and includes a private protected cove. The property is being sold fully furnished and includes a 3 car detached garage. 1.2 Million SOUTH HERO- This 1.5 BA cottage is move in ready w/many of the furnishings included. Relax on your deck, take a swim in the resort’s pool, visit the clubhouse, enjoy the resorts 160 acres, use the marina on Lake Champlain w/slips & moorings or play golf. All this for only $89,900. ALBURGH- With 100’ of direct lakefront, this furnished cottage is the perfect place to spend the summers. The property features gradual access to the lake, beautiful western views and sunsets looking towards Fort Montgomery. Minutes to New York & Canadian Border. $159,000. GRAND ISLE- Cute as a button cottage & bunk house on 0.29 nicely landscaped acre. Totally remodeled. Shed with power for storage. Beach access, clubhouse & dock on Lake Champlain are a few steps away for a $75.00 per year fee. Perfect get away in the Islands. Only $129,000. NORTH HERO- Expansive lake & mtn. views w/deeded lakeshore. Bright & open layout. Maple flrs, rustic beams, brick hearth & gas stove, 24x14 lakeside LR w/ vaulted ceilings. Nice gradual lake access about 200’ from lot. Garage/workshop w/ unfinished area above. $397,500. NORTH HERO- Year round living at its best! 3 BR/ 2.5 BA Contemporary style home built in 2000. 100’ directly on Lake Champlain + deeded access to beautiful Holiday Points sandy beach. Sit and enjoy your morning coffee looking over the lake to Vermont’s Green Mountains. $499,000. SOUTH HERO- Exquisitely maintained, year round, lake home on 0.62 acre on quiet dead end road. 100’ of Lake Champlain frontage with serene lake views and gradual beach. Large lakeside deck. About 20 minutes to Burlington. $449,900. LINDA TROMBLEY 598-9322 FRANZ ROSENBERGER 777-7646 CARLA LANGLOIS 363-5758 South Hero: 802.372.5777 • EVAN POTVIN 999-6277 SHARI SWAINBANK 233-6392 TIM TRAPANI 236-1402 Alburgh: 802.796.3426
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