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The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 1 Land Trust Celebration in South Hero Join the Vermont Land Trust and South Hero Land Trust for their 2014 Annual Celebration on Sunday, August 10 from 9 am to 2 pm. This year, the celebration will be held at the beautiful Health Hero Farm at 350 West Shore Road in South Hero. The day will be packed with activities: field trips, food, music and keynote speaker Travis Marcotte of the Intervale Center. You are invited to join them as they reflect on how much they have accomplished together, look ahead to the future and celebrate our ever-changing Vermont. Participants can choose one of six field trips: a tour of Health Hero Farm; a bike tour to conserved farms in South Hero; a natural history tour of ancient fossil reefs; a woodlands walk in Grand Isle; a tour of Hackett’s Orchard or a tour of Pine Island Farm in Colchester. Cook Sisters Catering will be providing a delectable, locally sourced lunch, and topped off with apple crisp from Hackett’s Orchard. Guests will enjoy the fiddle music of Sarah Blair, whose powerful fiddle style playing brings Irish tunes to life. Andrea Champagne Real Estate Company Andrea M. Champagne Real Estate Broker 372-4500 “I would like to thank you Andrea for your outstanding professional work in the sale of my home. You are very organized and work hard to insure clients are satisfied. You have the qualities that successful individuals possess in the business world and you do it with courtesy and a personal touch. Good luck in all that you do!” ~Thomas Patti LaBounty Real Estate Professional North Hero, VT Stunning Lakeside Contemporary! After lunch, Travis Marcotte, Executive Director of the Intervale Center, will give a lively talk about the intersection of community, land stewardship and farm viability. Hear how great partners, supportive communities and skilled farmers are essential to conservation and local food. To register, visit www. vlt.org or call VLT at 802223-5234. Lee B. Taylor Real Estate Professional South Burlington, VT ISLE LA MOTTE Large three bedroom two bath ranch style home on over 10 acres, $149,900 ALBURGH Large five bedroom, two bath home with 75’ direct broad lake frontage, $224,900 ALBURGH ALBURGH Two bedroom home on over 12 acres with Seasonal two bedroom, one bath cottage 375’ west facing Lake Champlain Front- with new two car garage and 55’ direct age, $199,000 west facing lake frontage, $199,000 NORTH HERO Two acre building lot with over 300’ direct lake frontage, power and water on site, $199,000 GRAND ISLE Charming one bedroom cottage on triple lot with beautiful lake access and additional camper, only $79,000 THE NATIVE ISLANDER Pretty Lake Views! North Hero – Enjoy sunsets over Lake Champlain! Cedar cathedral ceil- South Hero - Sited at the end of a quiet road! 298 feet of lake ing, beautiful fireplace, granite counters & cherry cabinetry! The lower frontage. There is a boat ramp to the water’s edge and all within level is finished for guests w/ kitchen & living area! Offered at $624,000 walking distance to the village amenities. Offered at $619,900 Featured Properties Carol Racine REALTOR/Broker, GRI Experience Integrity Professional RE/MAX North Professionals Call me today! OFFICE: 861-6294 • HOME: 372-8825 We at the Co-op still believe that service is a key part of the product we sell. That's why we still make house calls at your convenience to review your farm, home or business insurance. We sti ll mak e House Calls. Rt. 2, South Hero, Vt. (802)372-8804 email: Carol.Racine@remax.net Inviting Lakefront Home! Elegant Lakefront Living! Private Lakeside Getaway! Lovely Post and Beam! Lovely Post and Beam! Historic Home Near Bike Path! Cozy 1890 Farmhouse! Cozy Lake Cottage! Alburgh – This beautiful home comes with an incredible 270’ of di- North Hero – 3 Bdrm/2.5 Bath open floor plan home w/soaring ceilings. Direct, gradual lakefront & over 10 acres. Enjoy the remodeled kitchen, rect Access to wraparound decks provide lake views, big-sky sunsets, raised stunning fireplace & expansive lakeside deck! Offered at $565,000 gardens. 3 bay garage. 200’ shared prime waterfront. Offered at $536,000 South Hero - Privately nestled at the end of a private drive, a me- South Hero - Directly on the beach with gorgeous views! ticulously maintained summer getaway awaits you! Enjoy lazy days Perfect for swimming & boating. Great room with fireplace. on 353’ of owned Lake Champlain waterfront. Offered at $462,000 Walk to the Village! Great rental history! Offered at $425,000 Grand Isle - Country home sited on 5 acres w/cedar hedge for privacy! In South Hero - Shared private beach access! Easy 30 minutes to ground pool for summer fun & spacious kitchen for the aspiring chef! 2 Burlington, in a delightful country neighborhood! Beautifully car garage and barn could be perfect for horses! Offered at $415,000 renovated kitchen and extensive built-ins! Offered at $323,900 South Hero – Absolutely charming and com- Alburgh - 100 feet lakefront with a gradual slope to pletely renovated! 8+ acres, heated barn, and some the waters edge. Nestled in the trees, offering privacy. views of Lake Champlain! Offered at $273,000 Come relax and listen to the waves! Offered at $ 175,000 Oil Changes & More! October Inspections Due 10 www.andreachampagne.com andrea@andreachampagne.com 802-372-4500 Call Mitchel or Chris 372-6139 Route 2 & 314 South Hero LodiGreen, Tart, Crisp! Open Daily 9-5 • 372-5566 The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 2 FISHING E AR DW HAR Young Virtuosos to Perform for Island Arts Benefit If you have children who are interested in music, or are taking music lessons, mark Saturday, August 16, on your calendar. They, and all adults who enjoy the thrill of seeing young musicians destined to be recognized on the world-wide stage, will want to attend this benefit concert for the Island Arts Youth Scholarship Fund. Those under fourteen years of age, accompanied by a parent, will be admitted free. Performing will be the exceptionally talented pianist Yang Bao and violinist InMoYang. Their concert entitled Sonata Heroes highlighting works by Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven will be presented at the North Hero Community starting at 8 pm. Twenty-two year old Yang Bao, born in Lanzhou, China, began his musical studies at the age of three. A child prodigy who won many piano competitions, he was awarded a full scholarship to the Julliard School of Music and is currently S a student at the New T GIF England Conservatory of Music in Boston, studying under the world HOU SEW ARE renowned professor TO Wha-Kyung Bhun. Piano OL S JEWELRY has proved to take Yang many places, including the White House in 2009, to represent the young musicians Largest Selection of Vermont T-Shirts of Philadelphia and & Sweatshirts on the Islands. currently many Steinway •Maple Products •Souvenirs • Sandals sponsored events and •Moccasins for the whole family tours. •Watershoes InMo Yang, age 19, Route 314, just off Rt. 2 was born in Seoul, South at Keeler's Bay, South Hero Korea and started his 802-372-5031 Gift Shop Open 7 Days a Week 10 -5 21 Sunset View Road P.O. 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Grand Isle News..........................................................Page 3 Alburgh News...............................................................Page 4 New York News...........................................................Page 5 South Hero News.........................................................Page 6 Milton..............................................................................Page 13 Isle La Motte.................................................................Page 14 Legal Notices...............................................................Page 14 North Hero News.........................................................Page 15 Calendar of Events.....................................................Page 16 Dicker Dens..............................................................Page 18-19 violin studies at the age of five. He currently studies with Miriam Fried at the New England Conservatory of Music, where he pursues a bachelor of music. Since age 11, InMo has performed many recitals and appeared as a soloist with prestigious orchestras throughout the world, winning numerous international violin competitions. Just this year he won second prize at the Yehudi Menuhin C o m p et i t i o n - - S e n i o r North Hero, VT Section, held in Austin, (802)372-9514 Texas. To see his amazing performance check it out on You Tube. Tickets are limited Bulldozer, Backhoe, Dump Truck, Stone, Gravel, Sand and can be reserved Septic Systems & Water Lines - All Kinds of Work! F R E E in advance for $20 by Estimates Road Grader Alburg, VT calling 802-372-8889 or in South Hero at Hackett’s Orchard, The Green Frog, and Snow Certified Massage Therapist Farm Vineyard, the Alburgh Public Library, the Isle LaMotte Country Store, and in North Hero at the Back Chamber and the Island Arts office in the lower level of the Community Hall. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. For more information, visit islandarts.org. Rt. 2, South Hero • Irick Excavating 796-3571 South Hero Check out our HUGE selection of: • Dollar Items • Greeting Cards • Health & Beauty Aids • Household & Pet Products • Large Selection of Snacks • Milk starting at $3.49/Gal. Your Neighborhood Island Pharmacy Where excellent customer service & competitive prices are our goal! Route 2 802.372.5377 Kristin Watson • Hot Stone Massage • Swedish Massage 893-7888 Grand Isle News Julie Dickie • grandislenews@yahoo.com • 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. HISTORICAL FIREARM PROGRAM David Graham will present The Development of Early American Firearms on Tuesday, August 12, at 7 pm, at the yellow one-room Schoolhouse next to the Hyde Log Cabin and the Grand Isle Elementary School on Route 2. This program will be enjoyable to all who are interested guns and appreciate the beauty of antique weapons. The Schoolhouse was built in 1814. To celebrate its 200 years, there will be a special presentation following the program. This event is free and handicap-accessible and sponsored by the Grand Isle Historical Society; everyone is invited, and there will be home-baked refreshments. For more information, contact Fay Chamberlin, President at 372-8339 or dfchamb@aol.com. BOTTLE DRIVE Boy Scout Troop 617 of Grand Isle will be hiking trek to Philmont Scout Ranch, a High Adventure Base in New Mexico in July of 2015. They will be having a bottle drive on Saturday, August 9. Please support their efforts. If they miss you, and you have bottles for the boys, please let them know, and they will come to you. Contact Brian Allen, Scoutmaster, to arrange pick-up at 372-5324. They thank you, in advance, for your support. TOWN LIBRARY NEWS By: Kathy Tulissi, Library Director 372-4797, grandislefreelibrary@hotmail.com Don’t forget about our Summer Reading Events-- be sure to check out our events page on our Library Blog for details and Fizz Boom Read! Tuesday, August 5, from 6 to 7:30 pm, Geology of the Islands will be discussed at the Library. Come hear Marjorie Gale of the Vermont Geological Survey talk about how the Islands were formed and some of the local rocks. Adults and Older Teens. Please register, as this will determine where we will meet. Thursday, August 7, starting at 7 pm, Grand Isle County public libraries and historical societies present: Howard Coffin, Civil War Historian and Author at the North Hero Community Hall on Thursday, August 8 at 7 pm. This program is free and open to the public. Tuesday, August 12, Grand Isle Public Library is pleased to present Amy Stegner, Pharmacist at Fletcher Allen Health Care, for one night only. She will be dropping by to discuss the ongoing importance of prescription drug interactions with over-the-counter medications. Please register, as this will determine where we will meet. NEW BOOKS: All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner- All Fall Down is the story of a woman’s slide into addiction and struggle to find her way back up again. TRUSTEES MEETING: Trustees meet on the second Monday of even numbered months at 6 pm, and the public is always welcome to attend. Their next meeting will be held on August 11. WEEKLY EVENTS: Story Time is back! Come listen to a great book at 10 am on Wednesdays. HOURS: Tuesday- 1 to 8 pm, Wednesday- 9 am to Noon, Thursday- 4 to 8 pm and Saturday9 am to 3 pm. Check out the Library Blog at grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com, and Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary. The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 3 The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 4 Alburgh News Lisa Arnold . 802-796-3325 • lisarno@gisu.org • Slow down summer, you are traveling by a bit too fast for me! School kids, and many of us as well, will be heading back to school this month, and it’s just unbelievable! I have been happy to be able to spend the last few weeks with some great kids at our Alburgh ARCH Summer Program at school. We learned about Alburgh’s history, the students received tutoring in math and literacy, we made unique creations, we play group games, we shared stories, and we had a great time. Kudos and thanks are extended to my coworkers Beth, Polly, Kayla and Joanne; our student helpers, Myranda Reynells and Dylan Baker; our custodians who were so gracious and supportive, Dave, Rick and Mary; Barbara Bluto for volunteering her time and coming to do Zumba with us; Lorraine Mumley, Connie Boutin and John Goodrich for sharing their knowledge of Alburgh’s rich history and opening up the Historical Society Museum for our visit; Donna Bohannon and her assistant Danielle for giving us maps and a tour of the Town Clerk’s Office and especially, all of the families and children who participated. Now, it’s time to get out and enjoy the last few weeks of summer! ALBURG GOLF LINKS Results for the Men’s League on July 30 include Blind Draw Partners: First- Bill Cheely and Alan Lendway -6 under par, Second- Pete Jacques and George Patnode Even Par; Friday Night Mixed Scramble on August 1: First- Gary LeClair, Tom Rothfuss, Patricia Sanders and Debbie Bloxham -4 under par Ladies State Day at Alburg Golf Links First Place winners were: A Division Gross- Andrea Brown (Champlain Country Club) 74, B Division Gross- Maureen Murphy (Alburg Golf Links) 83; D Division Gross- Gloria Lyford (Champlain) 94; D Division Net- Diane Bazin (Alburg Golf Links) 70 and E Division Net- Claudia Rasl (Alburg Golf Links) 69. The Alburgh Golf Links Ladies League game on July 31 for the thirteen players was Beat the Pro. Jim Ironside, the Alburg Golf Links Pro, played four holes with each of our groups. For those four holes winners in that group were those with net scores lower than his gross score. It really is amazing to watch a pro golfer hit the ball 300-plus yards. Those who beat the pro for their holes were: Johanne Prefontaine, Louise Sauve, Michelle Bourget, Jacky Hill, Linda Roberts, Sue Snyder and Barbara Bloom. His presence must really have inspired us! Sue Synder chipped in on the par 4 #15. Aline Campbell chipped in on the par 3 #8 for Par. And, Johanne Prefontaine chipped in on #16 for Birdie. The Alburg Golf Links Ladies League plays every Thursday with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Visitors are welcome to join our friendly and low-key competition. Call 796-4248 for more information or to sign up, or you may sign up in person. Then, be at the club no later than 8:10 for foursome assignments. On Thursday, August 14, we’re having a special Ladies Event, starting at 9 am, with special rates, special game, a special lunch and prizes. Contact the pro shop if you want to participate, and sign up and pay by Friday, August 8. SUMMERFEST IN ALBURGH ABC’s first annual Summerfest will be on Saturday, August 16 from 10 am to 5 pm. It will be located at the old Bluegrass Festival sight. It will be combined with our third annual Antique Car and Tractor Show. There will be a chicken barbeque, and lots of other festival foods to choose from, live bands playing outside, so, bring a chair, lots of vendors, flea market, kids summer olympics, pie-eating contest, whiffle golf ball tournament, two-legged races, a petting zoo and so much more! They will be doing a maple baking contest and a pie-baking contest. They do require registration. Sign-up sheets will be at several stores in the area. Also, there will be lawnmower drag racing which requires registration. You may sign up ahead of time, or you can register for the drag races the day of the event. A DOT approved helmet is required, and there will be Stock and Modified Classes. Come join us for a day of fun, music and laughter. SECOND ANNUAL VICTORIA REED GOLF TOURNAMENT Get your friends together and make a team to join in the fun of the second annual Victoria Reed Golf Tournament. The Tourney will be held on Friday, August 8 at the Alburg Golf Links. Call the Links at 796-3586 to register a team or become a sponsor. All proceeds will benefit the Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Registration on the day will start at 9 am, and the shotgun start will begin at 10:30. It will certainly be a great day of golfing fun, even if you ‘re not a golfer, with raffle prizes galore, camaraderie and raising money for a great cause! ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST Get your appetites ready for another delicious Pancake Breakfast, on Sunday, August 10, by the Alburgh American Legion Auxiliary. The menu includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, homefries, bacon, ham, sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits, toast, coffee and juices. The breakfast will be from 8 to 11 am at the Alburgh Legion. HUNTER ED CLASS The Alburgh Rod & Gun Club will be sponsoring a Hunter Education Class on Saturday, August 16, Bowhunter on Sunday, August 17. These are home-study online courses. All who are interested must register through the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/edu_ hunter.cfm, as soon as possible. Materials must be received from the State, through the mail, before you begin the home study; don’t forget the parental consent form. If you have any questions, contact Vermont Hunter Ed Coordinator Chris Saunders at 802828-1193. Please do not delay, as you must complete the home-study portion prior to final review and testing at the Club on August 16 and 17. SCHOOL CALENDAR The first day of school for Alburgh students will be Wednesday, August 27. This will be a half-day with dismissal at 12:15. PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS By: Gina Lewis, Library Director 796-6077, alburgpl@fairpoint.net VERMONT AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN: *Propane Exchange Weds & Thurs. Valid thru 08/26/14 DARTS TUES. 7:30 $5 BREAKFAST BY THE LADIES AUXILIARY. SUN. 10TH THE NEW 2015 MEMBERSHIP CARDS ARE IN AND DUES ARE DUE. Thursday, August 7 at the North Hero Community Hall at 7 pm, Howard Coffin will be speaking about Vermont during the Civil War. This program is free and sponsored by the Island Libraries and Island Historical Societies. ALBURGH BOOK AND FILM GROUP: Monday, August 11 at 7 pm, the book group will be discussing the book Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare. FOR THE KIDS: Story Time is every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am. Bring your child to listen to a story, do crafts and have snacks. This program is recommended for preschool age children. CAMERA CLUB: Wednesday, August, 6 at 10 am, the Camera Club will meet at the library. The Club is a program for all skill levels to share, compliment and critique one another’s eye for photography HANDCRAFTERS MEET: From Knitting to needlework, all handcrafters are welcome! Come and enjoy a quiet, laidback environment with a wonderful group of individuals to work on your latest project. Handcrafters will meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm. SUMMER READING PICNIC: Friday, August 8 at 1 pm, the Library will host its end-of-theyear Summer Reading Picnic. Stop by and have lunch with us! Awards will be handed out. The library is located at 16 South Main Street in Alburgh village, and is open six days a week: 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. The Development of Early American Firearms The August meeting of the Grand Isle Historical Society will be one which you will not want to miss. David Graham of Grand Isle will present an interesting program: The Development of Early American Firearms on Tuesday, August 12, starting at 7 pm, at the yellow, one-room 1814 Schoolhouse next to the Hyde Log Cabin and the Grand Isle Elementary School on Route 2. This topic should be of great interest to all who collect guns and appreciate the beauty of antique weapons. The yellow Block Schoolhouse was built in 1814 and to commemorate its 200th birthday, there will be a special presentation following the American Firearms program. This event is free, everyone is invited, it is handicap accessible, and there will be home-baked refreshments. Sponsored by the Grand Isle Historical Society. For more information, contact Fay Chamberlin, President at 372-8339 or dfchamb@aol.com. New York News Mary Racicot . 518-297-6138 • sara@primelink1.net • SUMMER 2014 CONCERT SERIES The Rouses Point Samuel de Champlain Center Stage will be hosting Cumberland Head Barbershoppers on Thursday, August 7 starting at 6:30 pm. Montgomery Post 912 American Legion is sponsoring this event. The Rustic Rider, a folk music group, will be at the stage on Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm. Pfizer Pharmaceuticals will be the sponsors for this entertainment. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of music with family, friends and neighbors. All programs are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Steve Merchant at 297-2954 or www.rousespointny.com or Facebook page. ROUSES POINT-CHAMPLAIN HISTORICAL MEETING The Rouses Point-Champlain Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 19, starting at 6:30 pm, at the Rouses Point History and Welcome Center at 88 Pratt Street. Please note the change to Tuesday from Wednesday for this month only. Several visitors have visited the History and Welcome Center from near and far. It has been rewarding to hear all the wonderful comments about this beautiful restored D&H Station. The society is grateful to all the local people who have worked so hard to make this Center a reality. Many thanks go to the people who have so generously loaned or donated items for display. Right now, the theme is Railroad Memorabilia, but future displays featuring many other facets of the Village are planned, such as: the Fort, Lake Champlain, local industries, businesses, organizations and much more. Please stop by the Center, from 11 am to 2 pm, on Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. Volunteers will be on-hand to greet you and enjoy hearing the many stories that are part of the history of our Village. All meetings are open to the public, and new members are always welcome. FREEDOM FESTIVAL OF MUSIC There will be a Freedom Festival of Music featuring: Speedy Arnold and Friends, Charlie Stone and Split Rock, Sounds of Northway and Kelly ‘n’ Crane on Thursday, August 7, from 4:30 to 8 pm, at the Ausable Chasm Pavilion. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door and $2 for children under twelve years of age. Tickets may be purchased with cash only at Arnold’s Grocery in Keeseville, Bob’s Music, 32 Plattsburgh Plaza, Corner-Stone Bookshop, 110 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, North Star Museum at Ausable Chasm or at the door. Bring your own chair and picnic supper. Light snacks will be available for purchase. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. For group rates of twenty or more, call 834-5180. Proceeds from this event will benefit the North Star Underground Railroad Museum, www. northcountryundergroundrailroad.com. DEDICATION CEREMONY AT PAQUETTE PARK The Village of Champlain will be sponsoring a dedication ceremony for the new gazebo in Paquette Park on Saturday, August 16, starting at 10 am, in Paquette Park on Main Street, Route 9. This structure, a gift to the Village of Champlain from Dr. Celine Racine Paquette, will be dedicated to the military men and women of Champlain, past and present, which have served our country. Guest speaker will be Steve Bowman, Director of Clinton County’s Veterans Service Agency. Refreshments will be served. TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE The Town of Champlain will be having a TownWide Garage Sale on Saturday, August 16, from 9 am to 2 pm. The Champlain Telephone Company will be participating in the Garage Sale and will also be host to their annual Customer Appreciation Day at the Telephone Office on Main Street. There will be fun for the whole family with food, games, face-painting and entertainment by the band Overdrive. Proceeds from their garage sale items will be going to the local food shelves. ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW On Sunday, August 24, Saint Patrick’s in Rouses Point will hold its second Antique and Classic Show, from 10 am to 3 pm, on the grounds of Saint Patrick’s Parish. The The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 5 Island Industrial Park, 4 Island Circle Grand Isle, Vermont Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-3:30 Fri. info@islandexcavatingcorp.com www.islandexcavatingcorp.com show will be for vehicles 25 years and older. Registration is $10 with no charge to spectators. Dash Plaques will be awarded to the first fifty car arrivals. The participants will do judging with awards for the top forty. Spectator’s Choice and the Best of Show will be awarded at 3 pm. There will be a concession stand, 50/50 drawing and a u-pick raffle. All proceeds are for Saint Patrick’s Church. Please contact George Legnard, at 297-6778, if you have any questions on the car show. VENDORS NEEDED FOR SUMMER CRAFT SHOW Vendors are needed to the first Saint Patrick’s Summer Craft Show to be held on Saturday, August 23, from 10 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday, August 24, from 10 am to 3 pm. Table rentals are $15 each. Call the Rectory, at 297-7361, for a registration form or Sabrina Barcomb, at 2975532, for more information. POETRY SERIES AT PAQUETTE PARK On Thursday, August 21, at 6:30 pm, the Village of Champlain will be presenting the first poetry series at Paquette Park in front of the new gazebo. If you would like to read a short selection of your original poetry, please contact Janet McFetridge or the Village Office for more information. CLINTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFFERS WALKING TOUR The Clinton County Historical Society will offer a walking tour of the Plattsburgh Old Base on Saturday, August 16 and Saturday, September 20 from 11 am to 2 pm, each day. City of Plattsburgh Historian John Krueger will lead the tour beginning at the Museum at 98 Ohio Avenue in Plattsburgh. Participants can either call ahead to register, or sign up at the Museum on the day of the tour. The cost is $5 per person. Children and members are free. NCCS STUDENTS AND COACH EARN HONORS Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Softball High School Recognition on the CVAC All-Star team went to three Northeastern Clinton Central School players and their coach this past season. The CVAC coaches choose the athletes for the All-Star awards. Coach of the Year was Carrie McComb whose Cougar team finished at 9-5 and 7-3 CVAC play. This second year coach’s team tied for second place. Other coach of the year honors went to another second place team coach, Joni Moschelle-Griffin of Beekmantown. Named to the first division team was Michaela McDonough, a senior center fielder varsity player for the Cougars. Madalyn Tucker, a sophomore, served as catcher for the NCCS team. Katie Matott was named to the Honorable Mention team. Congratulations to Coach McComb and athletes. 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 SEAPLANE TOURS 796-4300 Open 9am - 6pm Daily 90 Poor Farm Rd., Alburgh www.seaplanesrfun.com program, which is shown at 11, 2, 5 and 8, am and pm. Programming is also available as free videoon-demand at www.hometowncablenetwork. com and www.plattsburgh.com. Presently, over 9,500 videos are available for free online viewing on-demand. Wednesday, August 6- Champlain-Rouses Point vs. Beekmantown T-Ball, Saint Patrick’s and Saint Mary’s Confirmation; Thursday and Friday, August 7 and 8- 2014 NCCS High School Graduation, Larry Ebere in Rouses Point; Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10- Our Little Corner with Gordie Little at the Peru Central Time Capsule, NAC FFA 2014 Ag Fair, What’s Going on Here with Bob Venne; Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12- Champlain-Rouses Point vs. Mooers Grasshopper Baseball, 2014 CCRS High School Graduation. NOTES Here it is: August 1; where did July go? On the positive side, the flowerbeds and gardens look great. We are enjoying cucumbers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, squash and beets. I had to replant the yellow beans and carrots, so, they will be ready much later, but they are now showing signs of maturity. I went blueberry picking this week. The berries are sweet and huge. I will have to make pies and cobbler, but they are delicious by the handful. I am hearing rumblings of school shopping. It does not seem possible that it is that time of year again. Larry Brett’s Jukebox Plays in North Hero Larry Brett’s Jukebox, aka LBJ, is bringing some of his 101,000 songs to Knight Point State Park on Tuesday, August 12 for a dance party! The Jukebox will be set up under the big tent at the Islands Center at Knight Point State Park in North Hero from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Bring chairs or a blanket and your dancing shoes. Come early and buy a picnic from Mediterranean Mix and Champlain Harvest Kitchen, or bring your own picnic; bring your own adult beverages. Tickets are $5 for adults, kids twelve and under are free. Programming at Knight Point State Park is presented by the Islands Center at Knight Point State Park and Vermont State Parks. Don’t miss Jimmy T on Tuesday, August 5, and Starline Rhythm Boys on Tuesday, August 19. The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 6 South Hero News Mary S. Harwood . 802-372-4127 • mary.s.harwood@gmail.com • KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Kindergarten registration is now open. If you have a child who will turn five years old by September 1, 2014, please stop by Folsom School, 75 South Street, and pick up a registration packet. We have several upcoming events you will want to attend. For more information, please call Sue at 372-6600 or email susmcna@gisu. org. TOWN HEARINGS On Wednesday, August 6, starting at 7 pm, the Zoning Board and Planning Commission will hold a hearing for a planned unit development brought by the Cota Family Trust and landowner Sidney Boyle. They propose nine conditional uses on one 9.98 acre property at 15 Ferry Road. Proposed uses: Propane Distribution Center, Propane Professional Offices, Wood Pellet Storage, Empty LP Tank Storage, Firewood Processing Facility, Mulch and Salt and Sand Storage, Professional Office and two Restaurants. SELECT BOARD NEWS South Hero residents who participate in the curbside garbage sticker program must remember that recycling must be in either bins or clear plastic bags. Gauthier’s will not pick up any black or opaque bag with a recycling sticker on it. At their regular meeting on July 28, Rick Bellows, of John Stark Road, stated that he feels that the revised painting on Route 2 is making it unsafe to turn onto and off of the road. Chris Herrick spoke to VTrans, and they will review the situation. Main St. Alburgh • 796-3434 Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat 8-12, Sun Closed Propane Refills 7 Days a Week • Cash Only After hours, Tim 378-0124 #10 Inspections Due A prepared statement was read by John and Susan Dubie, from West Shore Road, with concerns about the noise and other issues with the concerts at Snow Farm Vineyard; see the statement at the Town Hall. David and Julie Lane were present to discuss the situation. The Vineyard is permitted for fourteen concerts during the year. Note that there have been many north wind evenings this year, and the sound will travel toward the Dubie’s area when the wind is in this direction. The Dubie’s do not hear the concerts on south wind evenings. David Lane will give the Dubie’s his cell phone number, and if there is a complaint, he will ask the band to turn down the volume. He noted that this may not make a major difference, as the topography of the concert venue and the location of the Dubie’s house are still the same. There were also concerns about parking, the number of cars and people and the number of port-a-potties. There are a total of fourteen employees, three of them are hired security personnel. They do not allow the road to be blocked and try to park the cars on the vineyard property. People do cross the road to get form parking to the concert lawn, and the driveway entrance to the parking may be moved in the future to make it a shorter walk on the road. Some residents on Lakeview Road were present and do not have an issue with the situation and think that the concerts are good for the community. The Lavin Property wastewater has been completed and the property will be permitted by the State for 5,320 gallons per day. This wastewater number will be given to the appraiser hired by the Town. The Town Plan report update should be completed by December 1, 2014. Due to the number of boards and hearings necessary to have it approved, the earliest that it could be approved by the Selectboard is March 24, 2015. South Street Update: Evan Detrick is beginning meetings with some residents. It is hoped that a Board member can be present for the meetings. LOCAL MOTION NEWS Ride the Bike Ferry! Volunteer to help out! The ferry is now running daily, 10 am to 6 pm, Thursdays until 9 pm. Come out and see the new wave attenuating dock and ride the sixteenpassenger ferry. Day passes for adults are $8, $6 for members, youth $5, $4 for members, age six and under free; a Season Pass is only $40 for adults and $25 for youth. They also need volunteers each day. Contact Tom Cohen, at thomas@localmotion.org, or go to their website and click “volunteer”, and sign up for a time slot. APPLE ISLAND GOLF LEAGUE On Saturday July 26, we held our first Inter Club match with Arrow Head Golf Club. The course was in fantastic shape and the two teams came out swinging with tight matches everywhere, great shots and good times had by all. In the end Apple Island Resort and Golf Club won the match scoring a 19 to 7 points victory. The winning team members were: Dakota Engberg, Emile Thibault, Moe Thibault, Jim Ashtone, Ed Luce, Ray White, Larry Litchfield, Ray, Vince Smith, John Collette, Dick Ward, Ray Bedell, Paul Godin, Jon Anderson, John Derby, Dave Antone and Bob Sr., Peggy. The return match will be held Sunday, August 24 at Arrow Head Golf Club. The ladies had a perfect summer day for golf. With the sun shining and temps in the 70”s nothing could go wrong. And nothing did for the winners of the day: Trina Villemare, Mary White, Pam Perkins and Jean Richling. Closest to the pin went to Trina Villemare at 10’6”. The men played a three club match Thursday. They had a putter and two clubs of their choice-what fun and very good scores. At -5 the team of Mike Smith, Steve Audette and Ray Yandow pulled out the victory. John Collette almost had another hole in on leaving his ball only 9.25” from the hole to win the closest to the pin contest. Sign up for the Apple Island Open Golf Tournament on August 16. Check out our website or call the golf shop. KID’S DAY AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET Do you know a young baker, gardener, or crafter? The Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market will be hosting a series of Kid’s Markets this summer, and kids are invited to become vendors for the day! They can sell home-baked goods and other homemade prepared foods, garden vegetables and fruits that they have grown or crafts that they have made. The kids will share tents and a table for a fun, creative day at the Farmers’ Market. The Kids’ Market will be held August 9 and September 13. All kids are welcome, and it is free to participate! If you would like to learn more, or sign up, please contact Denise Boutin at 372-3291. SAINT ROSE BREAKFAST There will be a hearty breakfast, including: pancakes, eggs, hash, sausage, baked beans and more on Sunday, August 10, from 7:30 to 11:30 am, at Saint Rose of Lima Church in South Hero. The cost for adults is $8, children: $4. TRY-ATHLON Save the date: Sunday, August 24 will feature the annual South Hero Recreation Commission Try-athlon. Registration will be at 10 am, with the race beginning at 10:30. There will be two age categories: children under seven and children age seven to eleven. Snacks, drinks and t-shirts will be provided. Come, swim, bike and run for fun! LIBRARY NEWS By: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian 372-6209, SouthHeroLibrary@gmail.com SUMMER HOURS: Sunday and MondayClosed; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday9 am to 2 pm; Wednesdays- 11 am to 8 pm. LIBRARY SURVEY: Help us serve you better! We are conducting a usage survey available in hard copy at the library and online at www. surveymonkey.com/s/7yqbllm. YOUTH PROGRAMS: On Wednesday, August 6 at 11 am, the Green Mountain Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America will be here for a Stitch In. They will display their work and answer any questions you might have. Last year, they brought beautiful embroidered bookmarks to take home! Friday, August 8 at 10 am, we are busting out the library microscope for Microscopy Day! Take a gander at our pre-prepared slides or learn to prepare your own slides for viewing! Friday, August 15 at 10 am, is the End-ofSummer Reading Party with Mike and the Big Blue Trunk! Not a summer reader? No problem! This event is all ages, open to the public and tons of fun. ADULT PROGRAMS: Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 pm, Local Motion will offer Bike Commuting 101 with instructor Peter Burns who will give expert advice and practical tips for incorporating bicycle commuting into any lifestyle. NEW BOOKS: Jacqueline Winspear- The Care and Management of Lies, Jojo MoyesOne Plus One, Dean Koontz- The City, Hillary Clinton- Hard Choices, Eve O. Schaub- A Year of No Sugar and many more! BOOK SALE: We still have tons of highquality books for sale! Hard-covers are 50 cents and paperbacks just 25 cents; all sales support library programs, and the sale will run through mid-August. TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 4 pm, and it is open to the public. The August meeting has been moved to Wednesday, August 20. South Hero Community Library is located at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational and Community Center. Please stop by, email southherolibrary@gmail.com, call 372-6209, or visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org for more information. The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 7 Sharing Music, Art and a Twenty-Year Tradition Years ago, John and Marge Butterfield discovered that music is a wonderful way to reach out and connect with others. On Sunday afternoon of August 10, this talented folk duo will entertain audiences at Fisk Farm with music from a wide variety of cultures. John grew up in the Caribbean where he was raised on Calypso and Latin music, along with tunes from the “U.S.A.”, that came in over the family shortwave radio. Marge first discovered her singing voice while riding in the family car and harmonizing with the songs on the radio. Right after they were married, John and Marge headed overseas, where they lived and worked for several years. Absorbing different cultures nurtured their love of music and their desire to share it with others. On August 10, they will be sharing their music at the Fisk Farm, in Isle La Motte, in three 25-minute sets at 2, 3 and 4 pm. On that same afternoon, the vibrant water colors of Maurie Harrington, Art Director of Fisk Farm, and the stained glass, pottery and jewelry of well-known craftswoman Jennifer Buckner will be on display in the Art Barn at Fisk Farm. The work of these creative women is always among the most popular of the art exhibits shown in the barn. Also well-loved, is the work of versatile craftswoman Ginger Johnson, whose work is also on exhibit. Thursday, July 31 6:30-8:30 The twenty-year-old tradition of serving art, music and tea at Fisk Farm on summer Sunday afternoons was originally a dream of Carol Bemmels, now proprietor of the charming Bicycle Hostel and B&B in her restored 1930s school house Free Concert • Picnicking at 5 on Isle La Motte. In the summer of 1995 Carol, then Wine & Beer for Sale living at Fisk Farm, scoured yard sales throughout No Outside Alcohol Permitted the islands for miscellaneous tea cups, silverware, Pizza Papillo is available and dessert plates; she tested recipes for scones Island Beverage Food Truck and cakes. Two Irish folk singers were invited to perform. An artist from Montreal brought sculpture 190 W. Shore Rd. South Hero, VT 802.372.9463 • www.snowfarm.com and paintings to the partially restored Horse and Open 6am - 2pm Daily Carriage Barn. On July 31, 1995, after a morning of 90 Lake St, Rouses Point, NY 518-297-6378 rain, afternoon sun shone on the first Tea Garden at Fisk Farm. Over the years, it proved to be a popular summer Sunday Pan's South Hero event in the islands and eventually evolved into a fundraiser for the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust. Twenty years later, Open 7 Days folks from far and wide at 4:30 continue to enjoy music, • Dinner Nightly• art and afternoon tea on 5:00 - 8:30 the lawn. Children and • Breakfast Daily• dogs are welcome; dress 8:30 - 10:00 is elegant or informal; (Sunday: 8:30 - 11:00) transportation varies Chef and Family Owned for 57 Years from antique cars, to Old Quarry Road, Isle La Motte, VT pick-up trucks, bicycles, (802)928-3200 www.ruthcliffe.com the occasional boat or unicycle-- they’’re still waiting for horses. No matter what the weather has in mind, the show goes on, with music in 4445 Main St., Isle La Motte, VT the barn if it rains and refreshments enjoyed 802-928-3091 • www.hallhomeplace.com under cover. Sunny days offer a setting of spacious lawn, bright flowers, and spectacular views of Lake Champlain. Fisk HALL’S TASTING HALL Farm is located at 3849 OPEN DAILY OPEN DAILY West Shore Road. For Breakfast & Lunch served 11:00-4:00 daily more information, call All Day! Sample our 802-238-7040 or visit Ice Ciders, Apple Wine & Mon - Fri: 7:30-2:30 info@ilmpt.org and click Premium hard cider Sat & Sun: 8:30-2:30 on Cultural Heritage Check us on Facebook for specials and events Programs. Concerts in the Vineyard BLUES FOR BREAKFAST Pizza 372.4729 The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 8 To the Editor: I have had the pleasure of knowing David Miller, the Grand Isle County State’s Attorney, for 34 years. I met him first when he was the Deputy Health Commissioner for the State of Vermont. In recent years he has served as one of the most effective State’s Attorneys Grand Isle County has ever had. He also serves with me on the Board of Directors of the Champlain Islands Parent-Child Center. David Miller is always well prepared, thorough, fair, and sensible. He has handled several murder cases, numerous sexual assault cases, countless DUI cases, and scores of other charges. He prosecutes the cases with calm deliberation and an even temper. I know when I have a case my client will be treated with the appropriate degree of justice, with no personal agenda. David’s wealth of experience in the criminal law, as well as the administrative position he served in as Deputy Health Commissioner, are extremely important elements to the highly complex position of State’s Attorney. My support in this Primary election goes to David Miller. I hope others will give him their vote, as well. David Clinton Carter South Hero To the Editor: I am a former employee of the Grand Isle County Courthouse and worked there for a year-and-a-half (2008/2009). One part of my job was to be present in the courtroom and record the proceedings. I now reside in another state and can no longer vote in North Hero, but I was raised there and have a fondness for the community where I spent not only my childhood, but portions of my adult life. Many of my friends and family still reside there. While working at the Courthouse, I witnessed that David Miller was constantly late for court, routinely unprepared, rarely prepped his law officers for hearing, and was seldom in the Office of the State’s Attorney in North Hero. In fact, I don’t recall a time where I ever was able to reach him in the North Hero office. He dismissed cases often, failed to bring cases, settled cases on far less charges than originally filed by the officer to the point I wondered why he bothered bringing them at all. After witnessing my mother’s recovery from an almost fatal accident caused by an uninsured drunk driver, it is specifically infuriating to see DUI criminal charges dismissed so casually in Grand Isle County. It does absolutely no good whatsoever to have committed law enforcement without the investment, and support, of the prosecutor/State’s Attorney. On most Jury Draw days, Jurors sat around the courthouse while Mr. Miller finally began to negotiate with opposing counsel, which should have been done prior to jurors being summoned and forced to take time off from work. After negotiations, the jurors were regularly told that all the cases settled, they were not needed, and they could head home. Mr. Miller showed little regard for their time. Other attorneys frequently complained he wouldn’t return their calls. I honestly felt that Mr. Miller viewed his job as an easy paycheck, pension and health insurance that came to him regardless of his job performance. His focus appeared to be on his private practice in Saint Albans. I was appalled at some of his plea agreements and thought he just didn’t want to draw a line that was reasonable because he didn’t want to spend the time in a trial. If I were still a resident of Grand Isle County, I would be voting for Doug DiSabito because it is time for a change in the Islands. I have witnessed SCUBA DIVING SERVICES * Locating Moorings * Water lines and check valves * Recovery of personal items with air bags Call Bill Gett for an appointment (802) 309-4675 or (802) 796-4115 Silver by Tish SILVER & GOLD JEWELRY Open Monday - Sunday 10-5 Or by Chance. 11 South Street, South Hero VT 05486 802-372-5527 silverbytish@hotmail.com Doug’s hard work and professionalism, and believe the Islands should be represented by an actual Islander! Living in the islands gives Doug a vested interest in the outcome of all court cases in the Grand Isle County; something Mr. Miller does not have, since he lives in Saint Albans. If you vote within the five towns of Grand Isle County, do your community a favor and vote for Doug DiSabito. Christen McDonald Sevierville, Tennessee To the Editor: I am a former Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate who provided support and advocacy services to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. I am also a registered voter in Grand Isle County. I want to share with you what I know about our States Attorney, David Miller. In August of 2009, a woman filed a complaint for Relief From Abuse in the Grand Isle Court alleging that her husband had pushed her down the stairs, punched her in the back, and grabbed her by the back of her neck and threw her into a door. The woman was the mother of three small children. A temporary order of protection was granted by the Judge with a date set for hearing. Imagine how this woman felt when she appeared for the hearing and found David Miller sitting at the table in the courtroom representing her alleged abuser as his private counsel. Mr. Miller has assured the residents of Grand Isle County that he has been here protecting, prosecuting, and keeping us safe against those who would do us harm. Do you think the plaintiff in this case felt protected by the Grand Isle State’s Attorney? It is both unsettling and unconscionable that the Grand Isle State’s Attorney, David Miller, would take private cases where a domestic assault had been alleged. If you doubt what I say is accurate, feel free to go to the courthouse in North Hero and ask to see the case, as it is a public document (Docket No. 21-8-09 Gifa). To reward David Miller with another four years in office is not in our county’s best interest. Domestic violence is a serious matter deserving of a prosecutor who is sensitive to the victims and its impact on the community. Sincere regards, Sonya Rochon North Hero To the Citizens of This Great County: This is a brief version of my résumé: Military Police, U.S.M.C. Sergeant, St. Albans City Police Department Chief of Police, Swanton P.D. Fraud Investigator, Chittenden Bank Shelburne Police Officer I have been reading the ads from David Miller’s opponent in the primary contest for State’s Attorney. They show a long list of dismissals, but give no context for them. My experience tells me that there are always reasons for dismissals and reductions. I worked closely with David Miller for many years. He has the experience and the wisdom to know when a dismissal or a reduction in the case is appropriate. I have been in law enforcement for over 35 years and have come in contact with many State’s Attorneys. David Miller is tough, but fair, and he is one of the best. We deserve the best. We need to keep him. One other thing I know is that oftentimes voter turnout is low in primary elections. This is an important election, because it could alter the future of our county. Please get out and vote for David Miller, State’s Attorney, either early through absentee ballot or at the polls on August 26. Clyde Yarnell Alburgh Print space paid for by Reelect Miller State’s Attorney, 14 Tebeau Terrace, Grand Isle, VT The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 9 Hookers to Descend on North Hero By: Susan Davis Lynn Soule of North Hero is all abuzz about the upcoming Fiber Fest that will take place “Under the Big Top” in North Hero Village this weekend. “This is the fifth annual Fiber Fest,” said Soule, a member of the Champlain Island Fiber Bees, who will be one of the fifteen exhibitors participating. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 from 9 am to 4 pm, each day, and it will feature demonstrations of various forms of fiber art, including: rug-hooking, knitting, needlepoint and punch rug making and spinning. “The Champlain Island Fiber Bees began six years ago,” said Soule. “We now have over thirty members who meet every Thursday, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the North Hero Methodist Church. It’s a real cohesive group who are die-hard fiber artists.” The Fiber Bees will also participate in the seventeenth annual Hooked in the Mountains Exhibition that will take place at the Champlain Expo in Essex Junction from October 15 to 19. The Exhibition is the largest fiber show in the world. Framed Prints of Watercolors for Raffle At Hidden Treasures III Exhibit The Isle La Motte Historical Society is offering raffle tickets for framed prints of watercolors from this summer’s exhibit titled Hidden Treasures III: A Retrospective in Watercolors and Collections by the Late Sylvia Barry, a Summer Resident of Isle La Motte. The pouring rain, during the July 3 exhibit opening, did not dampen the visitors’ enthusiasm for the more than five dozen watercolors of wildflowers, local barns, and lake and mountain scenes displayed in the Frances Ford Slab-Log cabin at the Isle La Motte Historical Society. The display also included some of Sylvia’s collections of vintage toys and vintage household items: kitchen utensils, glassware, dishware, etc., collected mostly on the island over the years. A silent auction for the original watercolor painting, Kingfisher, ran from the exhibit opening reception on July 3 to the opening of the Historical Society’s summer hours, on July 5. The Fowler Family of Isle La Motte won the silent auction, but the public can still enjoy this stunning painting at the exhibit. In addition to the silent auction, the Historical Society has offered raffle tickets at $5 each for a framed print of one of four watercolors, to be chosen by the winner. For each twenty raffle tickets sold, there is a drawing for a framed print and, so far, three drawings have already taken place: Tony Fowler from Isle La Motte won Fishing in the Early Morning Fog on Lake Champlain, in the July 5 drawing; Louise Sauve won Barn on Route 78 on the Way to Swanton, in the July 19 drawing and Lucie Beauchesne won Lighthouse on Isle La Motte in the July 26 drawing. The exhibit can be enjoyed and raffle tickets can be purchased at the Isle La Motte Historical Society until the end of August, on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm, at the corner of Main Street and Quarry Road, near the south end of the island, and viewings are available by appointment. For more information about the exhibit and the raffle tickets, call 802-928-3248. $1,000 Scholarship to Support Artistically Talented Youth If you are an artistically talented youth, you may qualify for a $1,000 scholarship that will support your endeavor. Island Arts is offering two such scholarships. One from Robert Foley of North Hero, Paid for by Reelect Miller State’s Attorney, 14 Tebeau Terrace, Grand Isle, VT in memory of his wife Priscilla Rose: Priscilla Rose Scholarship and one from Bill Champagne of Grand Isle, in memory of his wife JoAnne Champagne: Joanne Champagne Scholarship. Any youth receiving the scholarship must have demonstrated artistic ability and commitment as confirmed by a support letter of his/her teacher, in any of the arts. To apply, visit www.islandarts.org and download one of the scholarship forms, and mail it to Island Arts, PO Box 108, North Hero, VT 05474. For more information, call Katya Wilcox at 802-2331725. Grand Isle State’s Attorney Candidate Forum The Grand Isle County Democratic Committee will be hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming democratic primary election. The forum will be held Tuesday, August 5, from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Courthouse in North Hero. Candidates will give brief speeches and a question-and-answer session with the two candidates for State’s Attorney will follow. Stick around afterwards to mingle with the candidates. Everyone is encouraged to attend. If you have questions for the State’s Attorney candidates, please send them in advance to the county chair, David Cain, by either emailing abaircain@gmail.com or calling 373-0410. Complete Line of Groceries USDA Choice Meats Fresh Lobster & Seafood Full Deli Homemade Salads Hot Grilled Paninis Sandwiches Made to Order Fresh Bread & Desserts Baked Daily Hot Lunches Cold Beverages Fresh Fruit & Vegetables $.05 off Gas on Tuesdays Discounted Wine & Beer Island Blueberries U-PICK Call for hours: 372-5656 Corner of Adams School Rd. & Quaker Rd., Grand Isle The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 10 Super Heroes Walking in MS Challenge Walk Sarah Jacoby, of South Hero, is very open about her multiple sclerosis, but when it comes to her blisters, she hides them like a teenager with a pimple on prom night. “I don’t show them to the medical team because I’m afraid they’ll tell me I can’t walk!” exclaimed Jacoby. By walk, she means taking part in the three-day, 50-mile Walk MS: Cape Cod Challenge. “You gotta be a little crazy to do this to yourself, but it’s worth it!” Despite having MS, an often times disabling disease, and pushing seventy years old, Jacoby has walked the Cape Cod Challenge every year since its inception in 2001. That first year, she walked as an individual, but over the years, her family and friends have joined her. “I had family members that came down (to the Cape) to watch everybody walk in (over the finish line) and they got hooked with that,” she said. Now, her team, MS Action Heroes, is fifteen members strong and includes Sarah’s great niece and great nephew. Also joining her is her friend Bonnie Winch, who also lives with MS. The team has raised a total of nearly $80,000 to fund research and services for people with MS, like Sarah and Bonnie. “I think the big thing (for me) is raising money for the research. I think that’s so important. There are so many people worse off than I am with it, so I hope someday we find a cure.” On September 5 through 7, Sarah and her team will join hundreds of other people in Walk MS: Cape Cod Challenge Walk 2014, sponsored by EMD Serono/Pfizer. The Walk begins and ends in Hyannis, Massachusetts. To learn more about Challenge, go to: http://challengemam. n a t i o n a l m s s o c i e t y. org/site/TR?fr_ id=22396&pg=entry; to make a donation to MS Action Heroes, go to: http://main. nationalmssociety.org/ goto/msactionheroes. Sarah will be a featured speaker at the program Saturday night, September 6 that accompanies a Candlelight Vigil for Hope with People with MS. Sarah admits she’s a bit behind in her training this year because she spent eleven days in the hospital this spring with a problem with her appendix, but she’s fought through monster blisters, so, a little surgery won’t keep her from taking on the Challenge. August CIDER Calendar The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 11 Grand Isle County seniors are invited to join their friends and neighbors at The Neighbors, community meals program, located at the South Hero Congregational Church or on a CIDER excursion or shopping trip. The CIDER wheelchair-accessible vans are a safe and convenient way for Grand Isle County seniors and persons with disabilities to travel. CIDER provides much more than just medical transportation. Seating is limited, and reservations may be made by calling CIDER at 802-372-6425. Cost is by donation only. Their calendar for August includes: Tuesday, August 12- Bob’s annual Port Kent Ferry trip and picnic; Wednesday, August 13- Ed’s smoked and pulled pork dinner at The Neighbors starting at 5 pm; RSVP by August 11, and a van from Alburgh/Isle La Motte will be available. Friday, August 22- Shopping Excursion to Saint Albans Walmart with lunch at Lucky’s; Monday, August 25- Foot and Blood Pressure Clinic at The Neighbors from 10 am to Noon with RSVP; Tuesday, August 26- Van to senior day at the Champlain Valle Fair. There will be shopping and appointment trips to Saint Albans on Thursdays, August 7, 14 and 28, and CIDER will be closed on Labor Day: September 1. Volunteer drivers are needed! For more information, call 802-372-6425. What’s Cooking at The Neighbors in August Reservations for August be made, and are most appreciated, by calling The Neighbors, a community meals program serving elders and persons with disabilities, at 802-372-4642 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings, between 8 and 11 am, or CIDER at 802-372-6425, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Meals are served at Noon, unless otherwise noted, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the South Hero Congregational Church. Home-delivered meals for eligible individuals are available Monday through Friday, south of the drawbridge, and currently, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, north of the drawbridge. Wheelchairaccessible transportation is available at no cost. A donation of $4 is requested, $3.50 for home-delivered meals. All meals include bread, dessert, juice and a choice of milk, coffee or tea, and are salt-free according to Champlain Valley Agency on Aging nutrition standards. Tuesday, August 5- quiche, home-fries, peas, cucumber salad; Wednesday, August 6- meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn; Thursday, August 7- chili, rice, green beans, coleslaw; Friday, August 8- chow mein, noodles, rice; Monday, August 11chicken tenders, mac and cheese, fresh garden vegetables; Tuesday, August 12chicken cacciatore, cauliflower, curley pasta, Jell-O salad; Wednesday, August 13smoked and pulled pork dinner starts at 5 pm, RSVP by August 11; Thursday, August 14- tuna salad, pasta salad, deviled eggs; Friday, August 15- homemade pea soup, chicken salad sandwich; Monday, August 18- chicken, french fries, beets; Tuesday, August 19- hamburger pie, squash, tossed salad; Wednesday, August 20- breakfast for lunch; Thursday, August 21- pork roast, potatoes, carrots; Friday, August 22chicken-n-biscuits, peas, cranberry sauce; Monday, August 25- turkey roast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, carrots, applesauce; Tuesday, August 26- vegetable stir fry, rice, egg rolls, chinese noodles, apple salad; Wednesday, August 27- Cook’s Choice; Thursday, August 28- stuffed shells, broccoli, lettuce and tomato, fresh fruit; Friday, August 29- goulash, tossed salad, corn bread; Monday, September 1- closed for Labor Day. Reed, Rosin and Pedal to Perform at Fisk Farm Reed, Rosin and Pedal or “RRP” is a lively classical music trio slated to perform on Saturday evening, August 16, starting at 7:30 pm, at Fisk Farm in Isle La Motte. The trio features Wesley Christensen, clarinet, Laura Markowitz, violin and Melody Puller, piano. The group was formed in 2012 and is made up of Vermont musicians from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the greater Burlington area. The idea of a clarinet-violin-piano trio is relatively modern. While previous examples exist, it is only recently that this particular combination of instruments has started to become popular. The mission of Reed, Rosi, and Pedal is to perform a wide variety of music for this delightful combination of instruments. Their program on August 16 will include Mozart, Milhaud, the ever humorous Peter Schickele and some toetapping klezmer-- definitely not to be missed. This is the twelfth year that classical concerts of the highest musical quality organized by Music Director, Michael Waters have been presented by the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust. They are performed in the intimate setting of the historic Horse and Carriage Barn at Fisk Farm a venue with two Knabe grand pianos, old wooden walls and floorboards and acoustics which one person described as “playing inside of a cello”. Art exhibits throughout the barn, in its beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, enhance the experience of concert audiences. Advance reservations for limited inside seating are $25 and can be made by calling 802-928-3364 or by email at ilmpt@info.org. Tickets at the door can be purchased for $28 if inside seating remains. Seating on the lawn is $15, and children accompanied by adults on the lawn are free. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs, or bring your wine and picnic baskets for a pre-concert dinner on the lawn. The grounds open at 6:30 pm, and the Fisk Farm is located at 3849 West Shore Road. Death Notices ALFRED C. JACOBSEN Alfred C. Jacobsen, 88, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Island Health & Rehabilitation Center in Merritt Island, Florida. Al, to his friends and family, was born on May 25, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York the son of Norwegian parents, August and Ida (Mathisen) Jacobsen. He was a first generation American, although throughout his life, Al visited Norway and celebrated his Norwegian heritage. Al adored his mother, likely because she let him get away with all sorts of childhood shenanigans on the streets of Brooklyn. Al served in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division, during WWII. He graduated from City College, in New York and married Irene Kuminski in Brooklyn in 1951. She was his life-long partner of 62 years. He decided a move out of the city, to upstate New York, was a good opportunity. A few years later, he decided to take a chance on joining IBM. That chance was wellrewarded, which earned him a national reputation at IBM for the statistical testing he developed for purposes of quality control. He worked for 26 years at IBM in Poughkeepsie, New York and later in Essex Junction, Vermont. While living in Vermont, he enjoyed competing in golf and tennis, skiing the Vermont mountains and fishing and sailing on Lake Champlain. He later had a home built on the lakeshore in South Hero. He made his last move to Cocoa Beach, as a snow bird, returning to his home in South Hero for part of every year. Al and Irene enjoyed almost thirty years of retirement watching the sun set over Lake Champlain and the Atlantic waves wash up on the Florida beach. In addition to his wife Irene, Al is survived by his son Tom of New Jersey and his daughter Carol of South Hero. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 4, 2014 in the South Hero Congregational Church. Burial followed in the South Hero Cemetery to mark the final return of the Brooklyn boy that made good in Vermont. Online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com . The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 12 Thank You From the Village Players Village Players would like to thank those that came to their recent show, Rainbow Connection. The audience seemed to really enjoy the wide variety of talent, and they received many positive comments from those that saw the show. Unfortunately, they barely made enough to cover their expenses, but they were able to make a small contribution to Dance in the Isle to use toward scholarships. They would like to thank Keeler Bay Variety and Hero’s Welcome for their financial contributions toward the piano recital; thanks also go to Karen McCloud of Silver Cloud Designs for donating her services to help design their program and posters and to The Islander for printing their publicity articles. Most of all, they would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew that worked so hard to put on such a wonderful show. They are looking for new board members who want to actively participate in working on future shows. For more information, contact Board Chair, Lynn O’Brien at 802-372-4382. Academic Kudos New England School of Communications The New England School of Communications has announced the Spring 2014 Honors List. Bradley Isham, a resident of South Hero, earned the distinction of being named to the Honors List for the Spring semester. Milton News Lorinda A. Henry . 802-893-7036 • lamoillecounty@yahoo.com • TOWN CALENDAR Tuesday, August 5 and 19- Planning Commission at 7 pm; Wednesday, August 13Economic Development Commission at 8 am; Thursday, August 14- Recreation Commission at 6 pm; Thursday, August 14 and 28- Development Review Board at 7 pm; Monday, August 18Selectboard Meeting at 6 pm. FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK Brian Palaia, Town Manager, regularly updates residents on what’s going on in town business/ Capital Projects recently include purchase of a 14-yard tandem dump truck. This vehicle replaces a 2005 International with 120,000 miles on it. Having a newer fleet that is under warranty helps manage down time and contracted repair and maintenance costs. One other tandem 14-yard dump and one 7-yard single-axle dump truck have been ordered and are currently being built. The Town engaged Aldrich & Elliott engineers to do some design work for reconstructing a 500’ section of Everest Road. The bid for the construction work will go out next month and construction is scheduled for the fall. MILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT On July 21, 2014, the Milton Police located a 2013 lime green Jeep Wrangler abandoned in the woods behind Birchwood Manor Trailer Park, located on West Milton Road in Milton. Investigation revealed it was stolen in Burlington earlier that morning. If anyone has any information regarding this crime, they are asked to contact the Milton Police Department at 893-6171. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Join us for Milton’s fifth annual National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, August 5 starting at 5:30 pm at the Municipal Complex. National Night Out is an opportunity for community members to come together to strengthen neighborhood spirit, support local crime prevention, build police-community partnerships and just have fun! This event will feature food, live music by Bobby and the Retrotones, children’s games, safety demonstrations and more. After the event, turn on your porch light from 9 to 11 pm to show Milton’s solidarity in preventing crime! For more information, visit www.miltonyouth.org/NNO or call the Milton Community Youth Coalition at 893-1009. NNO is sponsored by the Town of Milton’s Police Department, Fire/Rescue Department, Public Works, and Recreation Department, New Life Christian Fellowship, Milton Community Youth Coalition (MCYC), local Milton businesses, clubs, parents and families. NIGHT LIGHTS DINNER AND GOLF To benefit the Milton Family community center and its programs, there will be a one-of-a-kind local, over-21 event featuring live music by Nobby Reed Project, great food from One Federal and Glow-in-the-Dark Golf. This is a great opportunity to meet local business owners, neighbors and future friends! No need to travel to B’ton or Saint A to listen to music, have a drink and a delicious meal. Just come out to Arrowhead Golf Course, 350 Murray Avenue in Milton, to have fun and support a wonderful organization. All proceeds benefit the Milton Family Community Center. The event will be held on Saturday, August 23 when the fun kicks off at 5:30 pm with cocktails and hor d’oeuvres, followed by dinner at 7. The music begins at 7:30. There will be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction with dozens of wonderful items donated by local merchants and artisans. At 9, the golfers will tee off with glow-in-the-dark golf balls on the lighted greens, for a truly unique game. For those who don’t wish to golf, the music will continue until 10:30. Dinner and golf is $200 for at team of four or $60 per person; Golf only is $40 per person and dinner is only $35 per person. Tickets can be purchased via www. miltonfamilycenter.org. SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Join us at the Milton Outdoor Performance Center in lovely Bombardier Park for a different performance each Wednesday evening! Performances are from 7 pm to dusk, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to community members of all ages, so, bring your lawn chair or blanket, relax and enjoy the show! On Tuesday, August 19, the performer will be the Milton Community Band. MILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS AND EVENTS It has been a busy summer for the Society and at the museum, with lots of projects and lots of visitors. The following is an update on the happenings and the upcoming events. An Evening by the Fire with Kurt Valenta will be held on the Milton Museum grounds on Wednesday, August 6 starting at 7 pm. Our August event is a new concept for us: it will be outside and it will be geared towards our younger members. Join us for an outdoor “hands on” evening designed for our younger members and for those young at heart. Naturalist Kurt Valenta will regale us with folk tales and stories of our natural history outside on the museum lawn. Bring a chair or a blanket, cozy up to the fire and come to enjoy some s’mores, stories and fun for all ages. The rain date will be August 13. LOOKING AHEAD: On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Champlain will be our subject, with Colonel David Fitz-Ens, retired, who shares the story of this battle from the War of 1812. This is a Vermont Humanities Council sponsored event. GOOD PRESS: Have you caught the Burlington Free Press “History Space” articles on Milton by our own Jim Ballard? We have had two so far and another will be coming out in August! REST STOP GOODIES: In June, we had the Rest Stop Fundraiser at the Williston rest areas. Thanks to everyone who made goodies and to those who helped out during the day. The event was a success, and we raised $512. Also in June, we had historian Dan Cole visit and give us a presentation on the Civil War and its connections to the Shelburne Museum. PARADE FLOAT: We hope you caught our float at the Fourth of July Parade. It was great fun to put together and show off. The theme of the float was the Stannard House with a goal of making people aware of the important historic site we have in Milton. STANNARD HOUSE ACTIVITY: July also marked an important milestone for the Stannard House. An independent committee has been formed by Society members and community members with the the goal of saving the Stannard House. For more information on this, please visit the Facebook site https://www. facebook.com/GeneralStannardHouse or email bill@yeolddesignshoppe.net. FARMERS’ MARKET 2014 OPEN FOR THE SEASON The Milton Farmers Market is open for the season on Thursdays from 4 to 7 pm. In a new, more visible location this summer, near Hannaford, there is plenty of parking and a lot of room for vendors. The new space is more highly trafficked and visible than older sites and debit and Ebt cards are now accepted. GENERAL STANNARD HOUSE REHABILITATION The General Stannard House Committee met last week to conduct business. Officers for the year are as follows: Co-Chairs- Kate Cadreact and Bill Kaigle; Treasurer- Amy Joseph, awaiting confirmation; Secretary- Charlie Farrell; Communications Coordinator- August Cyr. The plan is set out in phases. Phase One is to get the house stabilized this year before snow. The Committee consists of Milton Historical Society members and other interested people of varied backgrounds and is working with the Historical Society. The General Stannard House The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 13 “Tim the (now RETIRED!) Carpenter” taking a few small jobs; hang a door, fix a window, repair cabinets, partitions, closets & such. 928-3047 tlsdesign@aol.com at St. Joseph’s Church Hall in Grand Isle every Thursday at 6:30p.m. with Early Birds starting at 6:15p.m. Committee has already started a Facebook page for the restoration project: https://www.facebook. com/GeneralStannardHouse, where you can find more information. CHESS CLUB LEADER NEEDED The Milton Library is looking for an adult volunteer to run our Chess Club beginning in the Fall. Chess Club usually meets every third Monday of the month from 6:30 until 8 pm, and it is for ages six to twelve. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact the Library at 893-4644. FOR ADULTS AT THE LIBRARY The Adult Book Group will meet on a different week for August: the discussion will be Thursday, August 14. The book is Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Come for wonderful food and conversations. Our adult Summer Reading Program this year is called Literary Elements. For every book you read between now and the end of August, enter your name into a drawing to win two $25 gift cards to Amazon and the grand prize in August: a Kindle Fire! Also, remember that the weekly Bridge Club meets every Wednesday, from 1 to 3 pm, for friendly games. All levels are welcome, including beginners. GROOVY LUNCH BUNCH Milton’s seniors enjoy meals at the Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center twice a week; there will no longer be meals at the Center on Mondays, as the attendance has been so low. In August, we are planning a Bake Sale at the Milton Farmers Market. This year, it is being held in the parking lot at Hannaford’s, so, it will be more visible to the public. We have not set a firm date yet but will let you know when it will be. The Senior Center will be closed on Friday, August 8, as well as Monday. The meal for Wednesday, August 13 is Mulligatawny soup with crustless broccoli cheddar quiche, wheat roll, and butterscotch pudding, and there will be Bingo. On Friday, August 15, chicken fricassee, egg noodles, cucumber dill salad, pumpernickel bread, and melon will be served. There is a first come, first served Foot Clinic on the 15th too. Milk is served with all meals. All meals and programs are sponsored by the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and are held at the Milton Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center unless otherwise noted. Seniors age sixty and over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 8931619, at least 25 hours ahead, for reservations. A $4 donation is appreciated. Milton’s CVAA advocate is Julie Petersen at 865-0360 or 1-800642-5119; the Meal-site Coordinator is Karen Fitzgerald. ANTIQUE CAR SHOW The thirteenth annual Car Show will be held at the Dragstrip again this year on August 16. Please come join us to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Vermont. They have our own Facebook page: Milton Area Car Show-check it out for pictures of past years! The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 14 Isle La Motte News Anita Bruley . 802-928-3246 • rayanita@fairpoint.net • It has been rather warm this afternoon and evening. We’re supposed to get thunder showers tomorrow in some areas, but I hope it’s not in this area: I really don’t like them. FREE SOCIAL COOK OUT Father Christopher and the Legions of Christ, located at the Brothers Camp on the West Shore of Isle a Motte, will be having their second annual Social Gathering Cook-Out on Saturday, August 9 starting at 5 pm. The Brothers want to meet with all the people of Alburgh and Isle La Motte, so, come and enjoy the evening with the Brothers. The Legions of Christ will be doing the Masses on the following weekend, on Sunday, August 17: the 9 am at Saint Joseph’s in Isle La Motte and the 10:30 am at Saint Amadeus in Alburgh. CLOTHES CLOSET The Clothes Closet, at Saint Amadeus in Alburgh, is open Mondays and Wednesdays and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10 am to 3 pm. Childrens clothing is needed. LAKE MONSTERS GAME The Vermont Lake Monsters are hosting the Isle La Motte Rec Department and community for the Sunday, August 17 game and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Rec Department. The Rec NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF ALBURGH There will be a special meeting of the Selectboard on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 for the purpose of discussing the position of an appointed official. The meeting will begin at 8:00 PM in the conference room of the Municipal building at 1 North Main Street. NOTICE - TOWN OF NORTH HERO Jerusalem Road in North Hero, VT will be closed to all non-essential road traffic from August 11th through August 16th. A road closure in necessary as the project includes a complete rebuild of the road. Please direct all questions and concerns to our public works foreman, Pat Loyer, at 372-4755. LEGAL NOTICE GRAND ISLE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The Grand Isle Development Review Board will hold the public hearing(s) listed below in the meeting room of the Town Office, 9 Hyde Road. Applications may be inspected at the Town Office. Anyone wishing to have "Interested Party" status must participate at this hearing, either verbally or in writing, according to the criteria in Section 2.11 of the Town Bylaws. Hearing: #03-13 Date/Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 7:00 PM Applicant: Kristy Wheel Property: 91 Allen Road Parcel ID#: 05-02-60.1 Description: Annual Board Review Hearing: #11-14SKP Date/Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 7:00 PM Applicant: Thomas and Shirley Parizo Property: 5 Parizo Lane Parcel ID#: 050220 Description: Sketch Plan Review Hearing: #11-14FP Date/Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 7:00 PM Applicant: Thomas and Shirley Parizo Property: 5 Parizo Lane Parcel ID#: 050220 Description: Final Plat Department has approximately fifty $6 tickets on sale for $4. If you cannot make the August 17 game, you may exchange the tickets for another game by calling the Lake Monsters office. The Rec Department needs about five volunteers to help out with the raffle. If you volunteer, you will receive a tee shirt, free admission and food and beverage at the game. The game begins at 5 pm. Please call Paul Hinman at 928-3131, if you wish to purchase tickets or volunteer. COMPUTER PROBLEMS I am having problems with my computer. Guess I’ll have to get a new one. JOKE OF THE WEEK An old lady was considering buying a squirrel fur coat. “But will it be alright in the rain?” she asked anxiously. “Oh certainly, madam,” said the manager smoothly. “You’ve never seen a squirrel with an umbrella, have you?” HAVE A GOOD WEEK! Almost Time to Place Your Bids at the Take a Seat in the Islands Auction Take a Seat in the Islands, presented by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, is a community art project which includes nineteen benches painted by local artists and now on Legal Notices display in the Champlain Islands for a few more days. There is still time to see them all! On Friday, August 15, all the benches will be sold at a live auction at the North Hero Community Hall. The auction is free, but registration is required in order to bid on a bench. There will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres provided by Tasty Persuasions. Doors open at 6:30 pm for viewing, and the auction will begin at 7. Returning as auctioneer will be Jamie Polli of Gameshowsvt.com. Take a Seat in the Islands is sponsored by KOOL 105, and the benches are Amish-made, from Sam’s Wood Furniture. Vermont artists whose benches are on display are Haley Bishop, Paula Bradley, Heidi Chamberlain, Alyson Chase, Cathy Croteau, Laurie Darling, Linda Effel, Jessica Goerold, Maurie Harrington, Nicole Mandeville, Karen McCloud, Daniel Pettullo, Suzie Quinn, Kevin Ruelle, Elaine Sarkisian, Suzanne Sauve, Amanda Schirmer, Judy Tiplady and Kay Webb. A smaller version of the bench, painted by Paula Bradley, will be raffled off at the auction. To see it, and purchase a raffle ticket, go to Grand Isle Art Works on Route 2. The benches are sponsored by A&B Beverage, Allenholm Farm, Bauer Gravel Farnham, Camp Abnaki, Grand Isle Art Works, Green Frog Gifts, Hackett’s Orchard, Hero’s Welcome General Store, Kinney Insurance Company, Lake Champlain Transportation, Mazza’s Store, Merchants Bank, Northwestern Medical Center, North Country Federal Credit Union, North Hero House Inn & Restaurant, Preservation Trust of Vermont, Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant and Snow Farm Winery. Partial proceeds from the auction will go to the artists and to the Visiting Nurse Association programs in Grand Isle. For more information, call the Islands branch of the Chamber at 802-3728400 or 800-262-5226 or find them on Facebook and at www.vermont.org. GRAND ISLE SUPERVISORY UNION Notice to Parents and Guardians of Students within Grand Isle County Parents and Guardians of students who have school choice because of legal residency within Grand Isle County. The Grand Isle Supervisory Union (GISU) and local school boards are working together to monitor and track student enrollment with students who are tuitioned to receiving high school and middle schools. Our goal is to prepare a school budget that is as accurate as possible for the March 2015 school budget vote. The Grand Isle Supervisory Union is also collaborating with the receiving high school and middle schools. The Grand Isle Supervisory Union encourages any parent or guardian to contact Beth HemingwayDirector of Student Support Services with any changes regarding your student(s) enrollment status at their school of choice. This information is used solely in preparation for a school budget that reflects true enrollment of students. Schools have different annual tuition costs and this information will help determine the number of students and the actual costs at receiving high school and middle schools that will be reflected in school budgets. If your student(s) were enrolled at a receiving high school or middle school in the 2013-2014 no call is needed at this time. If your student(s) have transferred from one school to another school please contact the GISU. If you have recently moved to Grand Isle County and will be enrolling children in a receiving high school or middle school please contact the GISU. If have been home-schooling your children and have decided to enroll them in a public school outside the local school district please contact the GISU. Thank you for communicating student enrollment information to us ahead of time. Also, if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding middle school or secondary enrollment do not hesitate to contact the Grand Isle Supervisory Union and speak with Beth Hemingway- Director of Student Support Services or Robert Phillips-Superintendent of Schools at 372-6921. GRAND ISLE SUPERVISORY UNION NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS 2014 Special Education records, which have been collected by Grand Isle Supervisory Union related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district, must be maintained under State and Federal laws for a period of Five (5) years after the cessation of Special Education services. Special Education services cease when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, no longer meets age eligibility requirements, or is no longer enrolled at the district. This notice is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Grand Isle Supervisory Union’s intent to destroy the Special Education records of students who were no longer receiving Special Education services in the district. The destruction of special education records will affect students born within the years of 07/01/1986 – 06/30/1987. If you received special education services in the Grand Isle Supervisory Union District and wish to obtain your records, you must do so prior to, August 1, 2014. Records will be destroyed after September 30, 2014. After Five (5) years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but they may be useful to the parent/ guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. Records may be requested in writing to the address below and include the following: Students name, date of birth, social security number, date(s) of attendance, and a signature. Grand Isle Supervisory Union Attn: Gwyn Winchell 5038 US Rte 2, North Hero, VT 05474 802-372-6921 X 100 North Hero News Courtney A. Schaetz • nheronews@yahoo.com • MUSIC IN THE PARK Music in the Park keeps on playing: and the next concert is with Jimmy T. Thurston and the Sleepy Hollow Boys will play on Tuesday, August 5! Bring a blanket, a picnic and enjoy a live concert under the tent, rain or shine. Concerts start at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults, children twelve and under: free, and they include access to the beach and picnic area before the concerts start. In case you don’t have the time or inclination to pack your own picnic, food and beverages will also be available for purchase from several vendors. Also, don’t miss Larry Brett’s Jukebox on August 12! FIBER BEES UNDER THE BIG TOP The Champlain Islands Fiber Bees fifth annual celebration is scheduled to be held August 9 and 10, from 9 am to 4 pm, under the “Big Top” in North Hero Village. The event will feature: rug-hooking, knitting, quilting, spinning, punchneedle, embroidery and weaving, to name a few. Completed items will be available for purchase, as well as, kits. They will have demonstrations throughout the two days, so, please stop by and say hi! Donations from this event will help support the local Food Shelf, so, clean out your pantry, and bring the Bees your non-perishables-- they will get them to those that can use it. They will also be accepting monetary donations. If anyone would like to participate in the twoday event, they can contact Lynn Soule at 3730628 or soulemates01@aol.com. ISLAND ARTS CRAFT SHOW The 28th annual Island Arts Craft Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9 at the North Hero Town Hall. The Show features juried crafts and fine art from some of Vermont’s most recognized artists and artisans, including pottery by this year’s featured artisan: Sandra Erickson. There will be a Vermont cheese and cider reception on Friday at 2 pm. The Show will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, each day, and admission is free. For more information, contact Sue Alenick at 802-863-5723. NOTICE Jerusalem Road in North Hero, VT will be closed to all non-essential road traffic from August 11th through August 16th. A road closure in necessary as the project includes a complete rebuild of the road. Please direct all questions and concerns to our public works foreman, Pat Loyer, at 3724755. SONATA HEROES IN NORTH HERO On Saturday, August 16, talented pianist Yang Bao and violinist InMoYang will perform their concert entitled Sonata Heroes highlighting works by Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven. The concert will be held at the North Hero Community Hall starting at 8 pm, and it will benefit the Island Arts Youth Scholarship Fund, as well as, possibly provide inspiration to young musicians. Children under fourteen, who are accompanied by an adult, get free admission, but tickets are limited. You can reserve yours locally, in advance for $20 at the Back Chamber and the Island Arts Office in the lower level of the Community Hall. Tickets will be available at the door for $25. For more information, visit islandarts.org. VILLAGE PLAYERS SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS The Village Players, a community theater group, is seeking new board members who would like to actively participate in the planning of future performances. For more information, call Lynn O’Brien, Board Chair at 372-4382. WHAT’S UP IN NORTH HERO? Do you have something you would like to share with your North Hero neighbors? I am always looking for your input on what appears in this column; please send your stories, events and ideas to nheronews@yahoo.com. PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER By: Joe Resteghini, Principal Immediately after I arrived home from the beautiful Lake House in Grand Isle today, the skies opened up, and it poured. After ten minutes, the rain faded away and a beautiful rainbow appeared. At first, I found myself contemplating what it all meant? Was it a sign? The administrators of the Grand Isle Supervisory Union and I concluded two full days of meetings where we outlined some of the fundamental plans that set the path in motion for a very successful year for our students. These two days also reflect an increased level of attention on creating systems that function across all five of our schools and make us a more unified district. Needless to say, this professional team is enthused in the ground we covered this week. Everything that we discussed was through the lens of “how does our work support our students’ learning and growth?” We problem solved in anticipation of the new SBAC, standardized test, that all our grades 3 to 8 students will take later this year. We coordinated our administrative work plan in a way that it will better support the needs of our professional teaching community. There is a great deal more, but it is still technically summer, and I don’t want to overwhelm everyone. On Monday, August 25, I would like to invite everyone to an open forum to discuss changes to our handbook, discuss our new bus video policy and to offer the opportunity to have any back to school questions answered. This event will take place in the gymnasium of North Hero School at 6:30 pm. Things are happening at the school. Our new preschool team has been organizing their room. Our custodial staff is shining desks, floors, and walls. Mr. Perras has put a coat of lemon delight on the walls of the lobby, and Mrs. Tier has been preparing information packets, which will soon be mailed to our families. We had an unfortunate incident occur at school which is worth mentioning. Someone attempted to enter the building through an outside window, and also, cut and stole the copper piping from the propane tank outside of the building. The Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department is keeping a close eye on the building, but it makes sense to be a nosy neighbor, not just around school, if you see something that doesn’t appear as it should. Do not put yourself at risk, but our friends at the Sheriff’s Department are a great support and would welcome a phone call. I mentioned in a previous newsletter that summer is so fleeting. We live in a place where it is easy to take for granted the gorgeous lake and the great family times our backyards offer. Kids grow up too fast. Take advantage of these summer days and nights. Eat watermelon. Make s’mores. Dance in the moonlight, and if you happen to see a rainbow; don’t waste your time contemplating the significance of the universe or the scientific reasoning behind rainbows-- use that time to just appreciate the moment with the ones you love instead. There will be time to discuss the water cycle, the size of the universe and particle formation in science class sooner than you think. See you soon! LIBRARY NEWS By: Judy Poquette, Librarian 372-5458, nhlibrary@comcast.net HOURS: Open on Tuesday from 2 to 7 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday- 9 am to 2 pm. PROGRAMS: The Grand Isle County Libraries The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 15 Northwest Solid Waste District North Hero location SPECIAL SUMMER HOURS FRIDAY: 4PM-7PM SATURDAY: 8AM - 4PM A Gift, Card, & Souvenir Shop Located in Alburgh Village Explore our FREE Civil War Museum SOLDIERS & CITIZENS Open daily 10-5 Sun. & Wed. by chance. Visit our VT History and Geology Room Look for the Red Welcome Wagon 802-796-3665 www.newenglandviavermont.net New England Via Vermont and Historical Societies will present Howard Coffin, noted Civil War historian and author, at the North Hero Community Hall on Thursday, August 7 at 7 pm. This program is free and open to the public. Summer Storytime is held on Thursdays at 9:30 am and is great for ages three to ten. The Summer Book Discussion’s last book is Blood of the Prodigal on Thursday, August 21 at 7 pm. Funding for this program comes from the Friends of the Library, and we are very grateful for their support. The program schedule is listed on our website and in the library. ADULT BOOKS: Shots Fired by C.J. Box, Dear Daughter by Elizabeth Little, The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear, The Dead Will Tell by Linda Castillo, Act of War by Brad Thor, The Heist by Daniel Silva, Wayfaring Stranger by James Lee Burke, Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian, The Bone Orchard by Paul Dioron. FREE PASSES: The State Park Pass and Historic Sites Pass have arrived at the Library. They are available for residents of North Hero. A resident may borrow a pass for two days, which gives free admission for one vehicle with up to eight passengers. WI-FI: Available 24/7 from our parking lot. Free public computers are also available. The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 16 Zach’s Cafe at the Grand Isle Art Works, Grand Isle. - Casino Night at the Masonic Lodge, South Hero with dinner starting at 5 pm; Casino starts at 7:30. - Reed, Rosin and Pedal concert at the Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte starts at 7:30 pm. - Yang Bao and InMo Yang concert at the North Hero Community Hall starting at 8 pm. Learn Boater Safety in South Hero TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 - Milton’s National Night Out at the Milton Municipal Complex from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. - Geology of the Islands discussion at the Grand Isle Free Library from 6 to 7:30 pm. - Music in the Park Concert at Knight Point State Park, North Hero starts at 6:30 pm. - Grand Isle County Democratic Committee Candidate Forum at the Grand Isle County Courthouse, North Hero from 7 to 8:30 pm. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 - Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market at Saint Rose of Lima Church, South Hero from 3 to 6 pm. - Bingo at Saint Amadeus Parish Hall, Alburgh with doors open at 5 pm, games start at 6:30. - An Evening by the Fire with Kurt Valenta at the Milton History Museum starts at 7 pm. FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 - Island Arts Craft Show at North Hero Community Hall from 10 am to 4 pm with Artists’ Reception at 2. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 - Nature Photography Workshop at Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester from 9 am to Noon. - Family Paddling Day at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton starts at 9 am. - Fiber Fest Under the Big Top in North Hero Village form 9 am to 4 pm. - Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market at Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle from 10 am to 2 pm. - Island Arts Craft Show at North Hero Community Hall from 10 am to 4 pm. - Shakespeare in the Park at Knight Point State Park, North Hero starts at 6 pm. - Saint Albans Raid & Other Songs and Tales of the Civil War at the Saint Albans Historical Society from 7 to 9 pm. SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 - Vermont and South Hero Land Trust Annual Celebration at Health Hero Farm, South Hero from 9 am to 2 pm. - Fiber Fest Under the Big Top in North Hero Village form 9 am to 4 pm. - Tea, Art and Music at the Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte from 1 to 5 pm. - Shakespeare in the Park at Knight Point State Park, North Hero starts at 6 pm. - Full Moon Hike at Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester from 7:15 to 9:45 pm. MONDAY, AUGUST 11 - Nature Connections at Niquette Bay State Park, Colchester from Noon to 2 pm. - Prescription Drug Interactions with Common Over-theCounter Medications discussion at the Grand Isle Free Library from 6 to 7:30 pm. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 - Music in the Park at Knight Point State Park, North Hero from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. - The Development of Early American Firearms and Grand Isle Historical Society Meeting at the 1814 Block Schoolhouse, Grand Isle starting at 7 pm. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 - Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market at Saint Rose of Lima Church, South Hero from 3 to 6 pm. - Bingo at Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh with doors open at 5 pm, games start at 6:30. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 - United Church of Canada, Bedford Pastoral Charge Annual Barbeque on the Church Lawn, Bedford, Quebec from 5 to 7:30 pm. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 - Take A Seat in the Islands Auction at the North Hero Community Hall with doors open at 6:30 pm and auction starting at 7. SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 - Alburgh Summerfest at the old bluegrass site from 10 am to 5 pm. - Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market at Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle from 10 am to 2 pm. - Painting event at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero from 10 am to 3 pm with festivities to follow at A Boat Vermont Safety Class is scheduled to be taught on Wednesday and Thursday, August 13 and 14 and September 10 and 11 in the Apple Island Resort Community Center in South Hero. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the eight-hour course over two sessions: 6 to 10 pm both nights. The course is free, and participants will receive their license to operate a motorboat in Vermont’s waters. The Apple Island Resort Community Center is located at 71 Route 2. For more information, visit www.cgaux.org/boatinged/ class_finder, call 802-372-3922 or email marina@ appleislandresort.com. Family Paddling Day on the Missisquoi River A Family Paddling Day is scheduled to be held at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton on Saturday, August 9. The day will be focused on getting kids on the water and exploring the Refuge and will take place from Louie’s Landing on Route 78. Participants will start with Paddle Instruction from 9 to 11:30 am followed by a free barbeque, from 11:30 am to 1 pm, courtesy of the Friends of the Missisquoi Champlain Islands Health Services National Wildlife Refuge. From 1 to 2:30 pm, you can put your new paddling skills to use on an easy, guided tour on the Missisquoi River or take a guided walk, from 1 to 1:30 pm, and enjoy the natural wonders of Vermont. All canoe gear is provided, but it is recommended that you bring water, snacks and sun or rain protection. RSVP is requested; register for free with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail by visiting www.northernforestcanoetrail.org, calling Roger Poor at 802-496-2285, ext. 3 or emailing roger@ northernforestcanoetrail.org. Island Arts Presents End-of-Summer Art Courses School will soon be back in session, but before it is, Island Arts is offering a couple of courses that kids of all ages may be interested in. August 11 to 15, from 9 am to 1 pm, each day, Heidi Chamberlain will be teaching Art and Printing at Camp Ingalls in North Hero. This course will give students some basic art skills with an emphasis on printmaking. Students will work on their own art book. They will create art using prints. They’ll use glue, cardboard, Styrofoam and linoleum to create their own print blocks to print with, and all materials will be provided. The class size will be limited to ten students, age six and up; tuition is $130, and there is a materials fee of $15. On Wednesday, August 20, from 1 to 3:30 pm, Lyna Lou Nordstrom will lead Jello is Not Just for Dessert at the North Hero Methodist Church. Using a 4” by 6” slab of Jello, also known as gelatin plate prints, participants will focus on using nature’s wonderful shapes and textures to create the imagery. Leaves, weeds, flower petals, vines—anything relatively flat can be added in layers to create an interesting design, but no poison ivy, please! When the plants are pressed into the inked gelatin, all the lines will be reproduced like magic. Various other textures can be added making these prints have an abstract by nature, not necessarily just a reproduction of Mother Nature. Using rich primary colors with transparency and black and white, an infinite variety of colors are created. One continues to add layers until the monoprint looks finished. The work is fast-paced and spontaneous creating two prints at one time. Signing of prints will be discussed. Most people leave with ten to fifteen original prints. The class size is limited to ten students as young as age ten with an adult and fourteen and up without an adult. Tuition is $45, and the materials fee is $5. For more information, or to enroll in either of these courses, contact Tony Pietricola at 802-372-5362 or info@islandarts.org. 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. Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. Behavior Health Crisis Services • 524-6554 or 1-800-834-7793 • Al-Anon 1-866-972-5266 for friends & families of alcoholics www.vermontalanonalateen.org (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 > CHURCH SERVICES > Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C. SUNDAY WORSHIP 9 A.M. JULY & AUGUST NURSERY CARE SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:45A.M. AGES 5 THRU GRADE 6 We Invite and Welcome Everyone. Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee 24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486 Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: ccshvt@gmail.com www.vtcucc.org/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVT Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm Island Roman Catholic Parishes Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle, Isle La Motte & South Hero MASS SCHEDULE St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, Pastor St. Amadeus Office 796-3481 St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092 Champlain Islands Parish Services Rev. Hyungyong Choi Isle La Motte United Methodist Church Sunday 8:00 a.m. North Hero United Methodist Church Worship Combined Service at 9:30 a.m. The Churches with... OPEN HEARTS... OPEN MINDS... OPEN DOORS... Parish Office 372-6638 UNION BIBLE CHURCH Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor 796-3055 Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel Preaching SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM “A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You” Nursery Provided at all Services website: www.unionbiblechurch.org GOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCH A non-denominational GCMF affiliated Church CORNER ROUTE 2 AND ROUTE 129 SOUTH ALBURGH, VERMONT 05440 REV. C. ANDREW CHRYSLER, PASTOR (802)782-9384 WWW.GLBCVT.ORG “God’s Word has the answer” WORSHIP......SUNDAY 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM THE BORDERS REGIONAL MINISTRY St. George’s, Clarenceville St. Luke’s, Alburgh St. Thomas’, Noyan Sunday, August 10 at 10 a.m. St. Thomas’, Noyan th US Route 2 north from Alburgh village to VT/QC 225 crossing to just past QC 202 blinker The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036 www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca We Welcome You To Attend Island Bible Fellowship A/G North Hero Community Hall Rte 2, North Hero Village Sunday Services 9:00AM – 10:30AM Pastor Larry Rohm 802-393-9427 Island Arts Craft Show at North Hero Community Hall The 28th Annual Island Arts Craft Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, at the North Hero Town Hall on Route 2, across from beautiful City Bay. The show features juried crafts and fine art from some of Vermont’s most recognized artists and artisans. Highlighted in this year’s show will be jewelry by Linda Bennett and Janice Eaton, woodwork by Gerald Bourque, Colin Gray, Francis Williams and Vermont Rolling Pins, weaving and dollhouse miniatures by Mary Jane Healy, photography by Pam Monniere, pen and ink sketches of Vermont by Ben Thurber, pastels and oil paintings by Connie Cassevaugh, dessert and dips mixes by Hy Crest Farm Foods, natural body care products from Lotus & Lily, patchwork by Sue Alenick, and pottery by this year’s featured artisan: Sandra Erickson. There will be a Vermont cheese and cider reception on Friday at 2 pm. Show hours are 10 am to 4 pm, each day. Admission is free. For more information, contact Sue Alenick at 802863-5723. Alburgh Summerfest Spend the day at the Alburgh Summerfest on Saturday, August 16 from 10 am to 5 pm. This event will be filled with fun music and food! The Alburgh Business Community has graciously been loaned the use of the old Bluegrass Field, so, the Car Show has grown into a Festival! The vintage cars will be a great event to see, or bring your own vintage car, and see how it rates among the rest in the field. The Lawnmower Drag racing will be lots of fun for all the participants and viewers, and if you have a lawn tractor, know that we will be offering both Stock and Modified Classes. Don’t forget your helmet! The best time wins! Also, great cooks are encouraged to bake their favorite pie, and/or maple baked good, and enter to win first place in either of these competitions. Don’t forget the Large Veggie Decorating Contest -- create your whimsical character at home or at the Festival. The Alburgh Crazy Olympic Games will be happening in two rounds and both welcome athletes from 1 to 99! Pickleball anyone? How about a Long Drive Field Golf Competition. Sounds easy but how will you do with whiffle balls? Children’s crafts will entertain the kiddos, and Marshmallow Target Shooting is sure to be a hit. There will be vendors to please everyone. Treat yourself to a Great Chicken Barbeque by the Alburgh Fire Department, along with all your favorite festival foods: tacos, Michigan’s, fried dough, popcorn, cotton candy, Vermont Flatbread, freshly squeezed lemonade and other tasty treats. On-stage will be Donna Thunder and The Storm starting around 12:30 and continuing with Rebecca Padula, Open Mic, Chasing 440 and more—attend and enjoy a great day with friends and family! 911 Reflective Address Markers Available Everyone knows the adage “every second counts” when referring to an emergency, and it’s true. The difference between life and death may only be a few seconds for a victim. To cut down on emergency response time, the South Hero Fire Department Auxiliary is taking orders for 911 Reflective Address Markers for your home or business. These aluminum signs are highly reflective day or night and can be mounted to your existing mailbox or on a post. Signs are $15 each. These signs may save your life or someone you love. St. Anne's Shrine P.O. Box 280, Isle La Motte, VT 05463 802-928-3362, or 3385 Fax 928-3305 Email fstanne@pshift.com www.saintannesshrine.org "Center of Life, Light and Love" On the Shores of Lake Champlain Mass Schedule Sat: 7:00 p.m. (May 24 - Aug 30) Sun: 9:00am (June 15-Aug 31); 10:30am (May 25-Oct. 12) Monday - Friday 11:15 a.m. (June 30 - Aug. 29) Visitor’s Center Open Daily ~ Gifts ~ Books ~ VT Products ~ Café All Welcome! The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 17 Midnite Sew What!? nstch@aol.com Hours: M-F 9-5 Sat: By Appt. Only Sunshine Laundry & Dry Cleaning 111 River Street, Rt. 7, Milton (802)893-4300 Coin-op Laundry Wash • Dry • Fold Services Open 24 Hrs • 365 Days The Islands Favorite Laundry for 20 Years! Dick’s Repair Shop LLC Parts Plus Car Care Center 79 Allen Road Grand Isle, VT 802-372-6651 Roger & Rosemary Rabideau To order a sign, call Karen Hussey at 802-372-5920 or pick up an order form at the South Hero Town Clerk’s Office, Remedies or by visiting southherofire.com and clicking on “Auxiliary”. Islands in the Sun Senior Center Bingo Coming Home Now that the Islands in the Sun Senior Center’s renovations are nearing completion, they would like to let everyone know that the Alburgh Senior Center’s Bingo will return on Wednesdays, beginning on August 13. This summer, they have been holding a joint Bingo with Saint Amadeus Parish at the parish hall. The last game at the parish hall will be Wednesday, August 6. Beginning on August 13, Bingo will be held every Wednesday in the Senior Center. Be sure to mark your calendar for a night of fun with friends at their beautiful Center. Doors open at 5 pm, and the games begin at 6:30. Go early to take full advantage of their wonderful snack bar, which will have your usual favorites and some weekly specials, as well as, delicious homemade desserts from fabulous local bakers. The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 18 ensure quality food service to retreatants, employees, and visitors to the Shrine. Participates in employment decisions regarding food service staff. The position also involves: directing staff, and assisting in the preparation of foods and beverages; planning menus, supervising meal service; inspecting the kitchen, equipment, and dining areas to ensure sanitary standards are met. Also responsible for inventory/supply management and ordering, as well as adhering to all state and federal regulations. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience and/or schooling in Food Management. Competitive Salary and Benefits. Must be available weekends. Qualified individual should apply via email with resume to: fstanne@pshift.com 8/12 --------------------------------WANTED: Partner to help build provisional patent. Once built will provide vacuum and electricity from waste wood and energy crops. Ideal candidate would be a working dairy farm with shop space. When running will lower utility demand and serve as model to attract investors. If interested contact Derek Simonds 802881-2330 or flowbee3@gmail. com 8/27 -SALES-FOR SALE--------------------------------Benelli Auto 12 gauge shotgun. 3.5” Super Black Eagle II. Camo. Nice shape. Chokes, manual and case. $1000. 802.324-4682 8/5 --------------------------------Utility Trailer “On the Road”. 8x5, unladen wgt 500 lbs, good condition. $450. 802-372-4550 8/5 --------------------------------Beautiful 40’ Joyco Park model on Lake Champlain. Fully Equipped. Just bring tooth brushes. $34,500 Bob. Boast slips available to rent. 520-271-4500 8/5 --------------------------------2003 Cedar Creek Camper 35’. 3 slides, large shower, air hitch stablizers, air conditioning, Loaded!! $12,500 Neg. Please call 802488-4836, 802-488-4835, 802893-1887 8/12 --------------------------------Cedar Trees: a native tree excellent for the use in screens, hedges and erosion control. 2-3’ $15 ea. 3-4’ $20 ea. 802-752-6117 or 372-1172 BTFN --------------------------------22’ Catalina Sailboat needs new family. Fully equipped, trailerable. 802-372-4458 8/5 --------------------------------Canoe. Metal. Grumman 15’ flat back. South Hero $150 860-3710311 --------------------------------1983 Honda Motorcycle Model V45 Saber. Good condition $750 or any reasonable offer. Call 802372-4079 weekends. 8/20 --------------------------------Evinrude 6HP $375, 12ft Sears Boat $100 . Both $400. Isle La Motte 802-928-3108 8/12 -FOR RENT- --------------------------------SOUTH HERO: 700sf suitable for office, retail or studio. Heat & electric included $850 per month. Deposit and lease required. Call 802-370-1760 BTFN --------------------------------NORTH HERO 900 sq. ft. East Shore house, 1 bdrm, security deposit, lease, ref. $950/mo + utilities. 802-378-5025 8/12 -JOBS--------------------------------WANTED. FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR, Responsible for all aspects of food production to --------------------------------Tag Sale August 9. 9:00-1:00. A Little bit of Everything. 216 Rockledge Dr. North Hero. --------------------------------- SERVICES- --------------------------------SMITTY’S TREE SERVICE. Bucket truck, Chipper, Stump Grinding. Insured. Affordable. Big or Small, We Do Em All. 802-372-5297 10/5 ------------------------------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 --------------------------------TREE AND SHRUB PRESERVATION: Pruning and liquid fertilization. Insect and disease diagnosis. Invasives eradication. FRANKLIN FORESTS INC. Gregg Campbell, Advanced Arborist. 802-324-4682 A.A.S. Forestry. First pest detector. VT Tree Soul Steward. Master Gardener 8/5 --------------------------------- --------------------------------HOUSECLEANING from large homes to small camps. Also gardening. Trustworthy, efficient and honest. Exc. references. call Lucy at 802-477-2533 8/12 --------------------------------Bussiness Opportunity for Carpenter/Handyman/Woodshop. Two bedroom home, 1200 sq. ft. garage, fully equipped with welding and woodworking tools, F350 Super Duty Truck and dual wheel cargo trailer may be included. Cargo trailer and most tools have never been used. Commercial lot. Make me an offer. 802-372-8623 8/12 --------------------------------R. ROSE CONSTRUCTION. Roofing, Additions, Remodeling, Decks, Porches, Windows, Siding, Etc. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 802-372-5693 BTFN --------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802-372-0194 BTFN --------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingles, metal, rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs. Chimney repair. FREE ESTIMATES. INSURED. 802-3725781 John. BTFN --------------------------------TOOL WIZARD! Repair Air & Electric Tools, Small engines, trailers, plows and sanders. Call 7 days, 7am-7pm Kevin 802-434-5041. We are in Milton. 8/5 --------------------------------ALL IN ONE TOWING. Towing, Recovery. Buying Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans, Tractors. All Metals. I Pay Cash! Tim 802-598-5224 or tim_r_harris@yahoo.com 9/2 --------------------------------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, Landscaping and Other Jobs. Call Brian at (802)363-4777 or (802)7820786. BTFN --------------------------------Remodeling - Houselifting - Foundations - Painting - Barns - Roofs. Insured. UVM. Bill Miller. 802355-0313 8/9 --------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless & steel. Inshop & portable. Propeller, skeg repair. Jesberger Welding. 802-796-4079 802324-6954. 9/30 --------------------------------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 Marine Family Picnic LARGE enough to store your car or small boat! small enough to clear your clutter! s r r Route 2, Alburgh VT Call today for sizes & info! TM -JOBS- A Marines Family Picnic, sponsored by the various Vermont Detachments of the Marine Corps League, will be held on Saturday, August 23, rain date of August 24, at Sandbar State Park in Milton starting at 10:30 am. If you are a Marine, even if you are no longer on active duty, a FMF Corpsmen, any other service member that was attached to or served with the Marine Corps or a family member or friend of a Marine, you are invited to come enjoy burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and drinks: beer, water and soda. You are asked to bring a dish, casserole, platter or dessert to share, and you may also bring your own beverage, if you wish. You are asked to RSVP by August 21 at 9 pm so that HELP WANTED Benefits including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, medical insurance, and retirement Call Island Excavating Corp. at 372-4473 to arrange for an employment application All positions for our Retail Stores in VT. Please apply online at: www.dollargeneral.com/careers. Contact rtilton@dollargeneral.com for more information. You’re an Overeater? You’re not Alone! Try Food Addicts Anonymous Phone Mtgs. 42 phone meetings every week; AM & PM. More info: Carol 372-8672 www.foodaddictsanonymous.org Local excavation company looking for motivated individuals who enjoys working outside to join our team Must be willing to rake, shovel and lay pipe Experience in operating equipment and CDL license a plus The Islander, August 5, 2014 Page 19 organizers know how much food to buy. To do so, contact Marine Herb Drew at 802-863-3536 or 802-578-6747 or email hfdrew@myfairpoint.net; Marine Roger Cornell at 802-8931312 or redmanus@yahoo.com or Henry Neuberger at 802933-8958, 802-393-1107 or c.chrisms@hotmail.com. Carl Penske Enterprises A. H. James Heating LLC 802-796-3730 Oil & Gas Systems Cash Paid for Junk Car Removal 372-4819 Excavating, Waterlines, foundations, septic systems, driveways, roads, retaining walls, lake shore reinforcements, town water connections. Mooring Systems, Custom design for your needs. Installed. Fast Service. Rinnai Water Heaters Scuba Diving Service, from mooring placement to ice Sales & Service Welding, Certified Welder. All materials, Fabricating, Portable Equipment. vehicle recovery. Zebra Mussels filters installed and services. Trucking, All Materials. Rototilling & Brushhogging # 1 in Grand Isle County!! ISLANDS REALTY SHARI 233-6392 FRANZ 777-7646 EVAN 999-6277 CARLA 363-5758 LINDA 598-9322 CRAIG 372-4179 TIM 236-1402 www.lakechamplainrealestate.com Lots to Talk About INLAND LOTS GRAND ISLE-This 3 BR/2.5 BA home has a wonderful tree house feel. Private & serene natural environment includes, lake views, 10 private acres & nearby Lake Access. Quality materials throughout. 2nd floor deck perfect for entertaining. 20 minutes to Burlington. NOW $399,000. SOUTH HERO- Location, Location, Location! Adorable 2 BR cottage with open floor plan in Keeler Bay. Gorgeous easterly views. 70’ directly on Lake Champlain. Carport. Deck. Close to village conveniences. Now $279,900. SOUTH HERO- Location, Location, Location! Nice 3 BR/2.5 BA home with 86’ directly on the westerly shores of Lake Champlain & 5.20 acres. 20 minutes to Burlington. Lake sunsets & Adirondack Mountain views. $599,000. ESSEX- Well maintained duplex w/ many renovations. Village location on quiet dead end street. 2 units with excellent rental history, each with 2 BR’s, HW floors and screened in porch. Big private backyard & 2 car garage. Perfect investment! $309,000. LOTS W/LAKE AND/OR MOUNTAIN VIEWS GRAND ISLE- Affordable housing with fantastic private lot. This well maintained 1996, 3 BR/2 BA mobile home sits on 1.50 gorgeous acres with many mature trees & cedars and has a one car garage. $132,900 NORTH HERO- Super cute and well maintained home on 1.70 acres. Beautiful views of Lake Champlain & the Green Mountains. 2 Car detached garage. $195,000. FAIRFAX- Very charming 2 BR, move in ready 1880’s farmhouse. Many improvements. 1 car attached garage & workshop. Beautiful mountain views. $169,000. JERICHO- 4 BR/2 BA home with open floor plan and many updates. Large deck, chef’s kitchen, over sized 2 car garage. All on 1 acre nestled in the much sought after Foothills neighborhood. NOW $295,000. NORTH HERO- Meticulously maintained 3 BR/2 BA home built in 2004. Deeded beach access to gradual east shore frontage on Lake Champlain. Spacious open floor plan, updated kitchen w/granite counter tops, SS appliances & HW floors. Finished basement & heated garage. Swimming pool & deck w/privacy screen added in 2013. NOW $239,900. SWANTON- Lovely custom built 3 BR/ 2 BA home on a 0.50 acre lot in “like new” condition. This energy star rated home has a nice interior floor plan with large living room & kitchen. Natural gas heat (very inexpensive). One level living with nice dry basement. A must see at $196,422. ALBURGH- Attention Doomsday Perpares!!! Underground cement home that needs final details. Building size is 40x76 with 12.10 acres of land. Lake Champlain Views from the 2nd highest point in the Islands. $225,000. SOUTH HERO- 4400 square foot executive style lake home with 3?BR & 3.5 BA’s. Quality materials & amenities throughout. 100’ directly on Lake Champlain and 0.49 acre. 3 Bay garage with bonus room above. Please call for more details to many to mention here! $849,000. LAKEFRONT LOTS On lake = no road between 4 South Main Street, Alburgh, VT 05440 2 Ferry Road, South Hero, VT 05486 Office: 802-862-0124 Office: 802-796-3426 Office: 802-372-5777
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