The Islander, November 15, 2016 Page 1
Strong Voter Turn Out
Leads to Big Wins in Local Races
By MIKE DONOGHUE
Retired State Judge Ben Joseph of North Hero and Rep. Mitzi Johnson, D-South
Hero will be representing the six towns in the Grand Isle-West Milton District
when the Vermont Legislature is called into session in January.
Joseph, a Democrat, was the top vote-getter with 2,267 as a first-time candidate for the Vermont Statehouse. Johnson, who was seeking her eighth term,
followed with 2,155 votes.
Republican Jason Moquin of Grand Isle, who lost to Johnson by 31 votes two
years ago, finished third with 2,054. Republican Robert Brown of Alburgh, who
did little campaigning, received 1,372.
“I am very grateful that I got strong support,” Joseph told The Islander after
the election.
“I am a newcomer to the Islands. I have only been here 25 years. I am going to
try to do the best for them,” he said.
Joseph said it will be a tough year in the legislature because of the lack of
money.
“It will be a real rough time to get much done. There is not much money to
spend,” he said.
Joseph said he hopes to be assigned to the House Judiciary Committee, where
he can use experience as a trial judge. Joseph would be the only legislator in the
150-member House that has served on the bench. He said he hopes to combat
the shortage of funding in the judiciary.
“We need to make it a judicial branch, not a twig,” Joseph said.
He said the other two branches of government – executive and legislative -also need to watch spending and be cost-effective.
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Thank You
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NORTH HERO - The North Hero House will be holding a new Murder Mystery
Dinner Play on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m. During a three-course dinner, the October Theatre Company will perform “Cold Murder- A Rock & Roll Mystery”.
The story of the play revolves around a rock and roll band who is holding auditions to replace a deceased member of the band. The band will perform music
from the 50’s and 60’s along with tunes from the movie “Grease”. There will be
lots of opportunities to sing along with songs we all know and love. Alas, someone
gets murdered and it’s up to the audience to solve the crime.
Sean Moran, a member of the original Grease cast, will be on hand to sing an
original Grease tune. Moran, a Vermont native, played the character Moose in
the movie and has written “The Diary of a Movie Greaser”. Moran will be signing
copies of his book at the event.
The October Theatre Company consists of 9 actors and is led by John Coon, a
well-known local actor and former drama coach at Colchester High School. Coon
and his troop of actors have performed several murder mystery play dinners at
the North Hero House over the past year.
A three-course dinner will be served during the event and guests will have a choice of starters, entrees and
desserts. Tickets are $ 75 per person and include the play, dinner and all taxes and gratuities. Tickets may be
purchased by calling the North Hero House at 802-372-4732.
••••HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND••••
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n the weekend of
Oct. 28, the North Hero
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weekend, “A Fall for Love”,
performed by the October
Theatre Company.
Two families came together for a weekend
wedding and reception at
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agenda. The particiAbove: Guests were
pants were assigned to either the bride’s
dressed to kill.
At left: the Murderess or the groom’s family. Many chose to wear
a costume for the reception.
It was up to the guests to solve the murder. To help unravel the
crime, clues were placed in various island establishments like Hero’s Welcome, Snow Farm Vineyard, Harborside Market, The Back
Chamber, Grand Isle Art Works and even Hyde Cemetery. Participants visited these locations on Saturday to gather evidence.
Lunch for participants and actors was served at the North Hero
House while the actors performed Act 1 of the Murder Mystery.
About 50 people attended the two day event, coming from places
like Boston, Connecticut, Canada and Vermont. A good time was
had by all.
Former Grand Isle County
Assistant Judge deTreville
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CONCORD, NH- Andrew, “Andy” deTreville, former Grand Isle County Assistant Judge,
was elected last Tuesday to the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He had been a
long-term resident of Grand Isle and an Assistant Judge for 13 years. He and wife, Polly, “retired” to Havenwood Heritage-Heights retirement community in Concord in 2011.
His decision to pursue elective office again was inspired, in part, by his friend and former
mentor Judge Ben Joseph’s successful bid for the Vermont House seat. Andy says he will always have a special feeling for the Grand Isle Court and salutes Judge Joseph’s support for it.
In his new role, he hopes to be involved in some way with New Hampshire’s judiciary. Andy
speculates that it might be “politic” to remove one of the two Vermont stickers from the
exterior of his bright red Prius but he says he certainly will not remove the one remaining!
Diane Cota Elected in
Grand Isle; Selectboard
Starts Budget Work
The Islander, November 15, 2016 Page 3
By MIKE DONOGHUE
GRAND ISLE – Diane Cota captured the four-way
race for a vacant seat on the Grand Isle Selectboard
during special voting as part of the General Election
on Nov. 8.
Cota received 423 votes to fill the vacancy created when Selectboard member John S. Lawrence
stepped down during the summer.
Trailing in the balloting were Ron Bushway with
273 votes, Jeff Martin collecting 190 and Lynda Morgan-Gardiner tallying 183.
“My main concern is that everyone in the town is heard and we discuss the issues with them,” Cota told The
Islander about the election. “The board has been really good.”
She said it will be especially important to hear early from taxpayers on their thoughts about the proposed
Grand Isle Town Center.
Cota is an elected town library commissioner and a member of the Red Cross disaster action team. She also
is the Grand Isle Fire Department Auxiliary co-chair. She retired from a state job last December.
She said she has not made a decision about stepping down from her volunteer positions. She said she
would talk with Chairman Adam White about any possible conflicts of interest they pose while serving on the
Selectboard.
Cota will serve until March 7 when Lawrence’s 3-year term would have run out. She will need to file nominating petitions in January if she wants to retain her seat at Town Meeting in March.
Cota said on Saturday she had not been sworn in yet. She was scheduled to attend her first Selectboard
meeting on Monday – a special 6 p.m. session to consider how to settle two complaints about a dog bite. But
she also noted the Grand Isle Library Commission also had its regular meeting to discuss the budget on Monday.
Cota said she knows she needs to jump into helping the Selectboard draft the proposed 2017-18 annual
budget by late January for consideration at Town Meeting in March.
The Selectboard has sent letters to all town departments and boards indicating the budget theme for this
year is “fiscal responsibility.” Department heads and local boards will be invited into the Selectboard meetings
starting in early December, White said.
White said Grand Isle Rescue appeared recently and said it planned to ask for $17,500 next year. That is
up $2,500 from the past three years, but still below its largest budgets, White said. The increase is due mostly
due to new mandates from Montpelier.
It was the third straight campaign loss for Bushway, who was bounced from the Selectboard by Lawrence
by a 2-1 margin at Town Meeting in March 2014. Bushway lost again in March 2015 to Bill Baron for a 3-year
seat.
Bushway serves as the Grand Isle Town Road Commissioner and Health Officer.
Martin and Morgan-Gardiner were making their first runs for the Selectboard. Martin works at the Grand
Isle School as an instructional assistant and is a member of the town recreation committee. Morgan-Gardiner
is a former board member of CIDER (Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources Inc.)
Lawrence, who served as Grand Isle County Sheriff for 30 years, resigned from the Selectboard in June due
to health issues, but only after ensuring the town had secured a site for a new fire station. He died later that
month.
Voters were forced to fill his seat last week after the four sitting Selectboard members ran into a stalemate
this summer over finding a permanent replace for Lawrence.
Bushway, Cota and Morgan-Gardiner all applied and were interviewed in public. The Selectboard went
into executive session to discuss the three candidates.
Later, White as chairman told The Islander the four members could not reach consensus. It was unclear
why none could get at least three votes from the board.
The cover photo this week was sent in by Joan
Whitesell of Alburgh. The super moon will not be
as close to the Earth as it was Sunday until 2034.
Many photos were received from all over the Islands and can be viewed on our facebook page
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VILLAGE CLERK NOTES
By Amee Gotshall
NEW LED STREETLIGHTS: Vermont Electric Cooperative has been working on replacing the old streetlights with new LED streetlights. These streetlights
are brighter, energy efficient and more cost effective.
CREDIT CARD ACCEPTANCE COMING SOON: I am
very happy to say that I am in the process of getting
the Village set up to accept credit cards online and in
the office, for current Water/Sewer and current Real
Estate Taxes.
Delinquent Water/Sewer and Delinquent Real Estate Taxes will still need to be paid to the Delinquent
Collector Terry Tatro. Stay tuned for more updates!
VILLAGE TRUSTEE VACANCY: The Village of Alburgh has a vacancy on their Board of Trustees. The
Board of Trustees is a five-member board that is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Village;
which includes the water and wastewater treatment
facility plants. Duties include but are not limited to:
attending monthly/bimonthly meetings, approving
invoices, setting a Village tax rate, setting water and
sewer rates, creating budgets, etc. This Board answers to the residents of the Village of Alburgh and
responds to their questions/complaints. The Trustees will appoint accordingly from the list of interested parties at the Dec. 6 meeting. If you live in the
Village and you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please send a letter of interest to 1 North Main
Street, Suite 2, Alburgh, VT 05440, or email it to [email protected].
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 11/20 - Village Tax Bills
due by 5 p.m. Failure to do so will result in penalty
and interest. 11/24 - 11/25, Village Office closed for
Thanksgiving. 12/1 - Water/Sewer Bills due by 5 p.m.
Failure to pay by 12/20 will result in interest and penalty. 12/6 Village Trustees Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
SCHOOL NEWS
By Jim Ross, Principal
On Nov. 17 and 18, ACEC will be holding Parent/
Teacher Conferences. This is a great opportunity to
partner with your child’s teachers in a two-way conversation about the progress your child is making toward his/her educational goals.
During your exchange ask about our programs,
your child’s progress and what we may do together to ensure your child’s success. We would love for
you to share your child’s skills, interests, needs and
dreams!
Please contact the main office at 802-796-3573 to
make arrangements with Wendy to schedule a conference time. We are truly looking forward to working closer with you to best benefit your child.
CLASSROOM CORNER
THIRD GRADE: The fields of science, technology,
engineering and math, STEM, have come together in
third grade this week.
The students explored simple circuits this week.
Each student successfully used their engineering design skills to create a simple circuit with simply a wire,
a bulb and a D-cell battery. They read about simple
circuits and wrote/drew simple circuit diagrams in
their science logs.
As the unit evolves, the students will be connecting to their studies on local history as they learn
about Lake Champlain Lighthouses. During that time,
each child will design and build their own working
lighthouse, building a simple circuit inside so the
lighthouse will actually light up!
In the springtime, Mr. Rob Clark, owner of the
Windmill Point Lighthouse right here in Alburgh,
will give a presentation in the classroom that will be
followed by a field trip to the local landmark! Mrs.
Dobson could definitely use some extra hands when
the students begin building their lighthouses. Please
look for a future invitation to help out!
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Entering the gymnasium
these days, you may find students stacking cups. This
is actually an activity called Sport Stacking that uses
stacking patterns to help children develop eye/hand
coordination, reaction time and focus. Sport Stacking
is a bilateral activity that encourages students to use
both sides of their bodies and brains!
Students are challenged to perform different
stacking patterns, trying to complete each pattern in
faster and faster times. Fitness and motor skill development could also be part of Sport Stacking, depending on the game or activity being played.
SCHOOL BOARD NOTES: The next scheduled BOE
meeting is Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m. at ACEC. Board minutes
available at www.alburghschool.com. If you move
at any time during the school year, you must fill out
new residency paperwork in the office.
UPCOMING EVENTS: 11/17 - 18: Parent/Teacher
Conferences, 12:15 p.m. dismissal. 11/22: Hat Day;
11/23 - 25: Thanksgiving Break, no school.
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Vehicle Complaint / South Hero
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ATV Incident / Alburgh
Vehicle Complaint / South Hero
Alarm / Grand Isle
Citizen Assist / Alburgh
Juvenile Problem / Alburgh (2)
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Citizen Dispute / Alburgh
Theft / Alburgh
Assault / Grand Isle
Theft / Isle La Motte
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Vehicle Crash / South Hero
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Alarm / South Hero
Citizen Assist / North Hero
Service of APO / Grand Isle
Vandalism / South Hero
Citizen Assist / South Hero
Service of APO / Alburgh
Directed Patrol / Alburgh
Vehicle Complaint / North Hero (2)
Vehicle Complaint / Alburgh
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Assist Rescue / Alburgh
Citizen Assist / Grand Isle (3)
Citizen Assist / South Hero
11-8-16
Vandalism / North Hero
Citizen Assist / South Hero
Assist Fire / Alburgh
Juvenile Problem / Isle La Motte
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Voters Approve Act 46
in Three Towns;
South Hero Opts Out
The Islander, November 15, 2016 Page 5
By MIKE DONOGHUE
Voters in three Champlain Island towns gave the green light for a new merged
school district, but South Hero residents soundly rejected Vermont’s new controversial school consolidation plan.
The towns of Grand Isle, Isle La Motte and North Hero each overwhelmingly
authorized forming the Champlain Islands Unified School District effective July 1,
2019.
Grand Isle approved the merger 575-301. Isle La Motte gave the thumbs up
243 to 60. North Hero affirmed it 394 to 170.
South Hero turned down the school issue 737-380 during day-long balloting
for the General Election on Nov. 8.
South Hero voters had rejected the consolidation idea, 417 to 344, in a
non-binding referendum during the Primary Election in August.
The School Board, led by the chair Kristina Bowser, later split 3-2 to bring the
ballot item back to voters. Bowser maintained she had been encouraged by a few
Selectboard members and by some residents who she said claimed they were
confused by the first vote. She declined to identify any of the people.
The percentage voting against the merger plan increased from 54.7 percent in
August to 65.9 percent in November.
Bowser said Sunday that she was unable to say what she thought the School
Board would do for its next step. She said the board’s next scheduled meeting is
6 p.m. Thursday at the Folsom School.
The fifth town in the Champlain Islands – Alburgh – did not vote on the issue.
Alburgh has been told that it has until Nov. 30, 2017 to vote on possibly joining
the union district.
Alburgh School Board Chairman Michael Savage has told The Islander that the
community is taking a cautious approach to the whole thing for the time being.
Savage also serves on the county-wide Act 46 Study Committee.
FILLING THE BOARD
There was only one contest to get on the new consolidated union school district board among the three towns approving the ballot item.
In North Hero, Andy Julow, who chairs the Act 46 Study Committee, beat Bart
Wilcox, a vocal opponent of the proposal. Julow prevailed 385 to 161 for the
2-year term – the town’s only seat on the board.
Isle La Motte Town School Director Jane Zera was unopposed for the 2-year
term representing her community on the new board.
The town of Grand Isle will have 3 seats due to its size. Gerald Marckres won
a 3-year term, while Michael Talbot secured a 2-year term. Nathan Robinson
picked up a 1-year term.
South Hero would also have received 3 seats – but nobody filed nominating
petitions for the 1, 2 or 3-year terms.
The Act 46 school consolidation ballot issue was considered by many to be one
of the most controversial issues to face voters in the Champlain Islands in many
years.
The topic has seen charges and counter-charges filed at public meetings about
what the legislation all meant to Grand Isle County. Even state legislators, who
approved the 2015 legislation, admit the law isn’t perfect and may need tweaking
when the new legislature takes office in January.
The issue also saw possible bogus messages posted on Front Porch Forum, an
online subscriber-based email system, by a suspected imposter that were later
taken down.
FPF said it closed the account when the business was unable to confirm “Ava
Green” on East Shore Road in South Hero was a real person. The Islander reported in its Nov. 1 issue that school and town officials were never able to confirm
such a person lived in the town, was on the voter checklist, or was known to South
Hero leaders. Law enforcement also said it could find no trace of “Green.”
Julow told The Islander on Sunday that the next step will be for Vermont Education Secretary Rebecca Wood Holcombe to come to Grand Isle County to conduct an organizational meeting for the new school board. Julow said he expects
Holcombe will wait until after the 30-day period for voters to contest ballot items.
Holcombe may have to move quickly. Gov.-elect Phil Scott has indicated that
he plans to have new personnel in all key state positions.
Julow said he was pleased that 3 towns have agreed to keep moving forward.
“I think it helped that the 3 towns had started the process and that discussion
– before penalties and rewards (were presented) for districts…” he said.
South Hero has done a really nice job holding out as student population declined. They still do well by their kids and the school,” he said.
‘Tis the Season for CRAFT FAIRS
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 •
SWANTON - Local crafters and artisans showcase their work, while shoppers enjoy lunch and a bake sale. All ages.
Time: 9 to 3 p.m. Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. 38 Grand Avenue. Information: 802-868-7185
HEMMINGFORD, QB- Twenty-five artisans will sell their work including;
knitting, quilting, stained glass, candies and chocolates, woodcraft, houseplants, jewelry, hand-made crafts from Kenya and much more. Soup and
sandwich luncheon available and a bake sale.
Time: 9:30 to 4 p.m. Location: 550 Goyette Street, Hemmingford, Quebec.
Information: 450-247-2686 or 450-247-2430
HEMMINGFORD, QB- The 27th annual German Canadian Christmas Market will be held at 10 to 4 p.m. at the Hemmingford Elementary School.
Available for sale will be imported chocolate and cookies from Germany, local crafts, paintings, cards, jewelry, maple syrup products, Christmas
items and much more. A German-style meal will be served; sausages, sauerkraut, potato salad, rolls, desserts and coffee. Admission is free.
Time: 10 to 4 p.m. (Also on Sunday, Nov. 27). Location: 548 Champlain
Avenue, Hemmingford, Quebec. Information: Julie Hebert at 450-247-3788
or [email protected]
• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 •
GRAND ISLE – The Annual Grand Isle School Holiday Craft Show will feature
a wonderful variety of Crafters and Venders, several raffles, the Scholastic
Book Fair in the library and the eighth-grade class will be selling breakfast
and lunch in the Cafeteria!
Time: 9 to 3 pm. Location: 224 US Route 2. Information: 802-343-2740
or email [email protected].
COLCHESTER – The 39th Annual Colchester Holiday Show at the high
School will feature many crafts, antiques, baked goods, and door prizes. $2
admission ages 16 to adults. Visit with Santa from 10 to 1 p.m.
Time: 9 to 4 p.m. Location: Laker Lane. $2 admission at the door (ages
16 to adult).
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*Email Craft Show information to
[email protected] to be included
in the next issue 11/22/16.
Holiday Train Hits the Rails
Supporting Hunger Awareness
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will hit the rails again in 2016 to raise money,
food, and awareness for local food banks and food shelves. The holiday train will
visit over 150 communities across the U.S. and Canada, including stops in Plattsburgh and Rouses Point, NY on Sunday, Nov. 27.
At each event, the Holiday Train provides a box car stage, a line up of great musical talents and a corporate contribution to the local food bank.
Attendees, in turn, is encouraged to donate food and funds, all of which stays in
the community. Items such as infant formula, canned meats, and spaghetti sauce
are in popular demand.
The Holiday train rolls in to the Plattsburgh Amtrak Station at 7:15 p.m. and the
Rouses Point Station at 9 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change. All times are local. Times indicate arrival times –
show starts 10-15 minutes after, please come early.
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SCHOOL NEWS
By Joe Restighini, Principal
Take it to the bank; it is going to snow.
Tom Messner, meteorologist at WPTZ, himself
made the statement at North Hero School. He said
it here first.
We could not get him to predict a total number
of inches, but he did visit our third and fourth grade
classroom and he was quoted as saying, “it is going
to snow.”
PARENT/TEACHER
CONFERENCES:
Next Thursday and Friday are parent
teacher conferences. If you have not
signed up yet, please do.
EVENTS: Dec. 10 will be our Cookies with the Clause. There will be an art
show/silent art auction at this event,
which is sure to add flair to your home
holiday décor. Bring a neighbor.
Our holiday performance, North
Hero School presents The Polar Express
will take place on Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family to the town hall
to celebrate the joy of a true holiday performance.
On Dec. 17, fingers are crossed, we
may have a private, friends of North
Hero only, screening of Star Wars: Rogue
One.
Check the North Hero School Facebook page for more information on this
exclusive event.
D.O.F.: This week we were introduced
Student of the Week, Alexis Kinney -- Power player, taking an
to the Destroyer of Fun. The D.O.F. is
important call.
best known for being overly competitive, struggling with rules of games and
especially for purposefully doing things to make others upset. One time recently the D.O.F. showed up
when a certain little girl was working on a project.
She was really focused and doing a lovely job. A certain brother came crashing in with, “why are you usROUSES POINT, NY- Local Author debuts her new
ing my special markers? Who gave you permission to
mystery novel at Dodge Library on Wednesday, Nov.
use them?”
16. Audrey Ashline Svec will talk about her newly deIt was a big reaction to a non-problem. The little
buted mystery novel, Venetian Sunset, her writing
girl in question summoned her inner-Super Flex and
process and how she became published. Questions
destroyed the D.O.F. with one lightning strike, othare encouraged. It begins at 6:30 p.m. with refresherwise known as an “I” statement. It sounded like
ments being served at the library.
this, “Brother, I did not like when you grabbed that
Location: 144 Lake Street, Rouses Point.
marker from my hand. These actually are my special
markers. Next time can you please ask me before you
jump to conclusions?” For a kindergartner it was a
pretty advanced “I” statement, but the point of makST. ALBANS- Celebrate the Franklin County Animal
ing the other person really know how you feel is viRescue
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urday, Nov. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Clause. 12/16 - Holiday performance of The Polar ExLocation: 141 Fairfax Road, St. Albans.
press.
Local Author Debuts
New Mystery Novel
This is good. Winter is coming. We thank Tom for
his visit.
SKI PROGRAM: Isle La Motte and North Hero
Schools will ski together in January and February at
Titus Mountain.
Prices for students in grades 3 through 6 remain
very close to what they were last year, around $60 for
a four or five-week program.
More details to follow. If you are interested in having your child participate, it is gear gathering season!
Open House
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SELECTBOARD MEETING NOTES
The Grand Isle Selectboard met at the Grand Isle
Recreation Park prior to their regular meeting on
Nov. 7. Items of discussion: 1. Agreed the wording of
the times the park is opened should be changed.
2. Discussed moving the rocks and gate to increase
the size of the parking lot.
3. Adam will work with the Recreation Committee
on the issues.
4. Bill said he will have some questions about the
location of the volleyball court in relation to the trees
and trying to develop a strategy going forward with
a little more dialog between the Recreation Committee, what they have planned for the park and the
Selectboard and maybe other departments in Town
that have an interest in the public facility.
The Selectboard relocated to the Grand Isle School
for the regular meeting.
Grand Isle Historical Society: Fay Chamberlin gave
a report on the successful summer for the Historical
Society. Chamberlin presented a check to the town
for half of the money raised this year, $767. The Selectboard passed a motion to give the money back to
the Historical Society.
The Historical Society is still looking for a new president as well as new volunteers. Anyone interested
can contact her at 802-372-8339.
The Stratton Books are being reprinted and are for
sale. There are 2 volumes at $50 per book, $100 per
set. There will be forms available at the Town Office
if anyone wishes to purchase them.
PROCUREMENT POLICY: The Selectboard discussed
setting forth a procurement policy if the department
is looking at goods or services believed to be over a
certain amount (of money) that it needs to go out to
a formal bid. Adam is working on it and hopefully will
get it to everyone for the next (Selectboard) meeting.
GRAND ISLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
BRUSH TRUCK TITLE: Adam reported when the brush
truck, a 2003 Chevy pick-up truck, voted upon and
approved by the voters, the title was incorrectly put
in the name of the Town of Grand Isle. He said he
is bringing this up to correct it and transfer the title
from the Town of Grand Isle to the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department. The brush truck has municipal plates that need to be transferred to volunteer
plates.
A motion was made and passed to move the title of
the 2003 Chevy brush truck from the Town of Grand
Isle to the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT LETTER OF SUPPORT:
Adam read the letter he has drafted to apply for this
grant to replace the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department’s outdated SCBA equipment and asking for the
Selectboards support. A motion passed to sign the
letter in support of the Fire Department application
for the grant. AnnaMarie seconds, all in favor, motion passes.
BUDGETS: Melissa Boutin, Town Clerk has sent
the Selectboard letter to all Boards and Departments
stating this year’s theme is fiscal responsibility. Adam
will be notifying each Board and Department as well
as to when they will be meeting with the Selectboard.
DOG ORDINANCE: Mark and Adam had met with
the Town Attorney back in September, the attorney
has sent edits on the dog ordinance and Adam will
have copies to everyone to review and plan to discuss at the next meeting.
RECYCLING: Bill met with Merritt Vantine from
the Transfer Station about the notice from the North
West Consolidated Waste District of the ban on black
plastic and how to educate the public. Mark would
like to recommend Brad Sheridan, Road Foreman, as
supervisor of the Transfer Station, attend the Solid
Waste meetings and be on that board.
Fire Station Update: Bill gave the following Fire
Station Update:
1. No movement of substance due to a
work commitment. (BillBaron)
2. Need to schedule date and time to interview
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Clerk of the Work candidates.
3. Need to review Mechanical, Electrical and
Plumbing plans (MEPs) with Nate Hayward, David
Roy and Pearson Engineering.
4. To do: send electronic copy of MEPs to Mark,
update letter to public, distribute Clerk of the Work
proposals to Selectboard members, apply for local
Building Permit.
ANNEX UPDATE: Mark reported that the permit
from the Development Review Board was received
on October 22, 2016. Some access work will be done
this fall per State Highway ordinance. Adam will notify the Learning Adventure and Mark said he is looking for the end of this year to transfer the property
to the school.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion passed at 8:19
p.m. to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. A motion made to come out of executive
session with no action taken was passed at 8:46 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46. p.m.
SCHOOL NEWS
HEALTH OFFICE NEWS
By Angela Voerman, RN - GISU School Nurse
It’s that time of year again! This is the time when
symptoms of cold and flu begin to emerge with some
frequency. We’ve had multiple complaints of coldlike symptoms in the health office and I’d like to notify
you of a change in the way we will be managing cough
drops at school. Cough drops can pose a choking risk
and many brands can actually contain medicine.
As a result, it’s important that the health office
is able to administer cough drops in the safest way
possible. We will not be stocking and providing
cough drops in the health office. Cough drops will be
considered an over -the - counter medication and we
require that they are brought to and from the school
by an adult. Additionally, we require that a medication
administration permission form be completed by you
at the time they are dropped off. TAKE NOTE: 11/16:
PTA Meeting, 7 p.m., Library. 11/17-18: Parent/
Teacher Conferences. Early Dismissal. 11/23-25:
Thanksgiving Recess. 11/29: Book Club, 6:30, Library.
11/28: GISB Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Library. 12/14: GISB
Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Library. 12/15 Winter Concert,
5:30 p.m. Gymnasium. 12/22: Local In-Service. No
School.
THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING
The Scholastic Book Fair is an excellent fundraiser
for the school library and will be at the school Nov. 28
through Dec. 3. The money earned through the sale
of books and other items comes back to the library in
the form of scholastic dollars for the purchase of new
books to add to our collection.
The book fair also helps teacher’s build classroom
libraries when customers purchase books through
the Classroom Wish List program. In addition, the
Book Fair will feature the All for Books™ program,
where kids can share the thrill of reading by donating
loose change to purchase books from the Book Fair
for families in our community unable to buy books.
Scholastic matches monetary donations with
a donation of up to one million books, which go
to national non-profit organizations dedicated to
helping families in need, such as the Kids in Distressed
Situations and Kids In Need Foundation.
The Book Fair offers specially priced books and
educational products, including popular series,
award-winning titles, new releases, and other great
reads from more than 100 publishers.
Students will have an opportunity to browse the
book fair during their library time. They can make
purchases at that time or later in the week. Teachers
wish lists will be available at the fair
if you want to buy a book to donate to a classroom
library.
FAIR SCHEDULE: 11/28 - 11/30: 8 - 6:30 p.m. 12/1:
8–7 p.m. 12/2: 8 -3 pm.
The book fair will also be open during the Holiday
Craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 to 3 p.m.
Can’t make it to the fair? No worries, shop online
at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gi
Want to volunteer at the bookfair? Contact Ms.
Brabazon at [email protected] or 372-6913 x119.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM VOLUNTEERS
Parent/Community representation on the school’s
leadership team are wanted. If interested please
contact the building Principal, Eric Arnzen at 3726913 X102, or [email protected]
Christmas Wreaths
for Sale
Now that you have eaten all the Halloween candy, and the political ads have thankfully stopped, it is
time to start thinking about ordering your Christmas
wreaths! These beautiful balsam wreaths from the
Northeast Kingdom of Vermont are hand decorated
by the elves at the Congregational Church of South
Hero and are offered as a fundraiser for their many
church and community projects. Wreath pick up will
be at the church on South Street on Saturday, Dec. 3
at 10 a.m.
To find out more information, or to obtain an order form, please call the church office at 802-3724962, or Mary Jane Wirsing at 802-372-5415. You
may also email Mary Jane at mjsoherovt@gmail.
com.
Food Drive
ALBURGH - North Country Federal Credit in Alburgh will be collecting non-perishable food items
until mid-December. All donations will benefit the
Grand Isle County food shelf and our local neighbors
in need throughout the holiday season!
The Smart Shoe
Has Arrived
Just in time for Christmas, sneaker-maker Nike
will start selling the first self-lacing shoes, reports the
Association of Mature American Citizens. Sensors inside the shoe tighten the laces when you put your
foot in.
But, says AMAC, if you think that is an amazing
development, think again. A startup company calling itself Vixole is getting ready to launch a high-top
sneaker with an electronic screen that can display
stationary or moving pictures that you can control
using your smart phone.
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Islands
Holiday Hop
Seeking Information
December 3 is right around the corner, meaning it is almost time to Hop.
Schools, churches and libraries throughout the
Island towns will be hosting fundraising events,
named the Islands Holiday Hop.
A map will be available by in hard copy at the
Senior Center in Alburgh and the Farmer’s Market in South Hero, compiled to help visitors hop
from one location to another.
The event will be widely publicized making the
Hop a do-not-miss event.
The Holiday Hop committee is collecting the
information for the map. If you would like to be
included, email [email protected]
Businesses are welcome to send in a brief listing including hours.
3rd Annual Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony
ALBURGH- St. Amadeus Parish’s 3rd annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Monday, Nov. 28 at
6:30 p.m. “Purchase” a light for a loved one, living or deceased, to help us light up the night and light up the
holidays! The cost is: $5/person or family name commemorated.
The tree will be lighting up the St. Amadeus Church/Rectory lawn throughout the season! The ceremony is
both inside and outside with refreshments to follow.
Location: 9 North Main Street. Information/Purchases: Connie Cosgrove 802-796-3425, Maurice Gauthier
802-796-4418 or Laura at the Rectory Office 805-796-3481.
Save the Date for the Holiday Party
NORTH HERO - Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corp is teaming up with the Lake Champlain
Regional Chamber to co-host the annual Holiday Party at the North Hero House Inn & Restaurant on Dec. 2
from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
This festive event will feature fabulous hors d’oeuvres from the Inn’s notable chef and a cash bar. Event
tickets are $20 for advance sales $25 at the door.
North Hero House Inn & Restaurant is offering special room rates Contact the Inn directly at 802-372-4732
and mention this event for more details.
Location: 3643 US Route 2. Information/Registration: www.vermont.org or Sherri at 802-372-8400
Baby, it’s Cold Outside!
The meteorologists are predicting a cold winter with lots of snow in many parts of the country, particularly
in the northeastern regions, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.
The wintry conditions may extend well into next spring, say the forecasters.
According to AccuWeather’s Paul Pastelok the Southern
portions of the nation
will see drier, warmer weather, although
central Florida may experience a “damaging
freeze in in mid- to late
January.”
Arrow Head Eagles Donate $1000
to Grand Isle Food Shelf
GRAND ISLE - The Arrow Head Eagles 4218 of Milton presented a very
generous donation of $1000 to the Grand Isle Food Shelf on Wednesday,
Nov. 9. The president of the Arrow Head Eagles, Jim Jimmo along with
member Tammy Conner, Eagles member presented the check to Judy
Ayers, Food Shelf representative.
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LOCAL RACES
COUNTY ACT 46 RESULTS
GRAND ISLE SELECTBOARD RESULTS
Continued from page 1
Joseph said he remains committed to try to ensure the Grand Isle County
Courthouse is not closed by the state. He said the workload demands and the
delay in justice for local residents – including child protection -- require proper
resources.
Johnson said she is thankful for the continued support from district voters.
“I am appreciative for people support and look forward to working on issues that people talked with me
about during the election,” Johnson said.
She said she did a “Honk-and-Wave” the morning after the election to thank voters for their support. Johnson said she even did a “Honk-and-Wave” thanking voters the first year she lost the election.
Johnson said she spent the first few days after the election going throughout the district removing the
scores of lawn signs sprinkled throughout the district.
Joseph will fill a seat vacated by Veteran Rep. Roberts Krebs, D-South Hero, who announced he was retiring
after being appointed by Governor Jim Douglas in 2010.
FRANKLIN-ALBURGH SENATE
Republican Sen. Dustin Degree and Rep. Carolyn Whitney Branagan, R-Georgia easily won the two senate seats in a four-way race in the Franklin-Alburgh Senate
District. The district covers the town of Alburgh in Grand Isle County and most of Franklin County.
Degree of St. Albans tallied 10,546 votes, while Branagan scored 9,426 votes.
Branagan is moving to the Senate after serving her hometown for 14 years in the Vermont House.
Former Sen. Sara Branon Kittell, a Fairfield Democrat, finished third with 8,537 votes. She was looking to return to the senate after a four year sabbatical.
Her running mate Denise Smith of St. Albans finished fourth with 6,213.
The unofficial results also show that 7,596 votes – about 18 percent -- were left blank.
“I am humble by the support. We were able to get into Franklin County and Alburgh our message: pro-jobs, pro-growth and a more affordable Vermont,” Degree
said.
“I think it really resonated with voters. I look forward to getting down to business,” the senator said.
Attempts to reach Branagan were unsuccessful.
There was increased interest in the race because Sen. Norm McAllister was suspended in January by his colleagues. The action came after he was arrested on sexual
misconduct charges.
Franklin County prosecutors ended up dismissing one case against McAllister partway into his criminal trial earlier this year, but he due to go on trial for the second
unrelated case in January.
In the Republican primary in August Branagan easily outdistanced McAllister to win the second nomination 2,570 to 814.
GRAND ISLE-COLCHESTER SENATE
Veteran Sen. Dick Mazza, D-Colchester had no announced opposition and easily won re-election.
“I am so thankful to represent the Islands and Colchester. They have been wonderful to me. I take pride in representing and responding to constituents,” Mazza
said.
“I represent all the towns no matter how big or small. It has been a good relationship and I appreciate all the support over the years. I am here for them any time.”
Mazza has been in the Vermont Senate since 1984 and had served in the Vermont House from 1972-76.
While he ran as a Democrat in the primary, he collected enough write-ins from Republicans to carry that party.
His strongest opposition appears to have come from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Sanders, who bought a $575,000 seasonal home in North Hero in early August,
received at least 17 write-ins, according to unofficial results from the Vermont Secretary of State’s Office.
OTHER HOUSE RACES
Veteran Democratic Rep. Jim Condon won re-election, but Republican Rep. Joey Purvis was bounced by voters by 25 votes during the General Election in Chittenden
District 9-1 in Colchester.
Democrat Curt Taylor finished second edging out Purvis, 1,443 to 1,418. Condon was the big winner with 1,828 votes.
Republican Patrick Liebrecht trailed in fourth with 658.
In Chittenden 9-2 -- the Malletts Bay section of town -- Reps. Patrick Brennan, a Republican, and Maureen Dakin, a Democrat, booth won re-election without opposition.
MILTON RACES
Veteran Reps. Don Turner, the House minority leader, and Ron Hubert, also won re-election without opposition. Both are Republicans. Turner tallied 3,387, while
Hubert netted 2,765.
Their district covers most of Milton, except for the western portion, which is linked to the Grand Isle House District.
Rep. Mitzi Johnson Seeking
Speaker of the House Position
By MIKE DONOGHUE
SOUTH HERO -- Rep. Mitzi Johnson, D-South Hero, has confirmed to The Islander that she will seek to serve
as the powerful Speaker of the House when she returns to Montpelier.
She told The Islander that after winning re-election last week she has officially started to reach out to House
members to get a feel for her candidacy and to talk some issues with her colleagues. Johnson said she has not
asked anybody to pledge their vote yet.
Johnson, 45, has served in the House for 14 years and recently has served as the chair of the House Appropriations Committee, which she joined in 2007.
She also serves on the House Health Reform Oversight Committee and the
Joint Fiscal Committee and Joint Transportation Oversight Committee. She
earlier served on the House Agriculture Committee.
The other candidates for House Speaker are:
-- Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, D-Bradford has completed 12 years of service in the House. Copeland-Hanzas, 46, is the House Majority leader and is
on the House Government Operations Committee. She also is on the House
Rules Committee and Joint Rules Committee.
-- Rep. David Sharp, D-Bristol, has served since 2002 in the House. Sharpe,
70, chairs the House Education Committee and is on the Joint Fiscal Committee.
-- Rep. Charles “Chip” Conquest, D-Wells River has served 8 years in the
Rep. Mitzi Johnson
House. Conquest, 55, is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the
clerk on the Joint Committee on Judicial Retention.
The Speaker’s post will be filled by the full 150-member House when it convenes in January. The Democrats have retained a strong majority in the House. It is unknown if the Republicans plan to field a candidate
for Speaker.
One of the four is expected to replace House Speaker Shapleigh “Shap” Smith Jr. of Morristown, who did
not seek re-election.
Smith, who works for a Burlington law firm, is considered among the leading candidates to be appointed
to an expected vacancy on the Vermont Supreme Court by Gov. Peter Shumlin before he leaves office in early
January.
Smith, 51, served 14 years in the House, including as Speaker since 2009. He will go down as tied for second
for longest serving Speaker in Vermont. Rep. Ralph Wright, D-Bennington served for 10 years starting in 1985.
Smith formally announced he was running for Vermont Governor in August 2015. Three months later
Smith backed out of the race after his wife Dr. Melissa Volansky was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Later his wife urged him to jump into the race for Lt. Governor, a part-time post, in May 2016, but he lost
in the 3-way Democratic primary to David Zuckerman in August. Zuckerman, D-Chittenden went on to win the
post of Lt. Governor in the General Election last week.
The speaker’s post includes presiding over the House of Representatives. The Speaker also gets to pass out
committee assignments for the 150-member House and often controls much of the flow of legislation.
The Democratic House members are expected to meet Dec. 3 at the Vermont Statehouse to elect their
leaders, including the people they want for Speaker, Majority Leader, the Whip, the clerk of the House and
more.
Lap Robes for Veterans
ALBURGH - The American Legion Auxiliary’s President, Joanne Shedrick is collecting lap robes for Veterans
to be distributed to the VA Hospital in White River Jct, the Veterans Home in Bennington, the Transition Home
for Veterans in Northfield, and to veterans in local nursing homes.
Many have been collect over the last few years but more are needed. Please contact Joanne Shedrick, 802796-4554 to donate.
Mason’s to Host Holiday Dinner
By Michael Santor
SOUTH HERO - The holidays are a time of giving, caring, family and friends. It is also the time of year to
recognize those who are less fortunate and are in need.
The Isle of Patmos#17 Masonic Lodge strives to aid our Island community by helping other community based
programs in place. Knowing that the holidays specifically can be a joyous time for some ad well as a difficult
time for others, we would like to invite our Island neighbors to spend an evening with us.
Please consider joining us at the Masonic Lodge for an open to the public dinner on Friday, Dec. 16 from 4:30
to 7:30pm. Come share an evening of warmth, friendship, and conversation with us.
Do you know of someone that would enjoy an evening out? Bring them along to attend and enjoy an evening
of friendship and from our Ma-sonic family to yours.
The Mason’s are also collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the Islands Food Shelf. You can bring
your donation to the next All You Can East Breakfast, Saturday Dec. 3
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Isle La Motte Walks and Rolls
ISLE LA MOTTE - The Isle La Motte Volunteer Fire Department recently escorted students to school as they
participated in the Walk and Roll to School Day. Students, biked, walked or rollerbladed from the Isle La Motte
School accompanied by many parents and community members. Additionally, once at school the fire department generously provided a valuable fire safety program to students, enjoyed by all.
Grand Isle County Chorus is in the Spirit!
Shop Small on
South Hero Island
By Ellen Thompson
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to
supporting small businesses across the country.
This day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business
Saturday is on Nov. 26. One small day has grown
into a movement that millions of individuals,
businesses and communities have embraced nationwide both here in Vermont and across the
nation.
Many of our enterprises in South Hero and
Grand Isle have banded together to promote
small business Saturday. Look for the “Shop
Small” logo at participating businesses. If you
shop at, and make a purchase at, these establishments on that day you will have the opportunity to put your name in a drawing for one of
many donated prizes. Winners will be selected
after Saturday and announced via phone and/or
e-mail. Support your local businesses on Small
Business Saturday. Shop small on South Hero Island and you could be a winner!
SOUTH HERO - “It is not worth sing for ourselves; it is nicer if two people sing together. Then more people;
hundreds, thousands, until the huge harmony can be heard, in which we can all be just one, indeed. Then will
we be able to say, ‘Let the world be happy”. Zoltan Kodaly
This is what happened with the Grand Isle County Chorus which took on its shape and form in the mid1970s. Longtime member, Alice Toth, remembers that in the beginning, the Chorus was made up of choir
members from some of the local churches who wanted to have a Christmas concert for the county.
There were 20 to 30 members who met for rehearsals in those early days at the Grand Isle United Methodist Church under the direction of Don Wilder. His wife, Helena, and Theresa Steady were the seamstresses.
They made matching vests of blue, red, and silver for sparkle for each chorus member. Theresa Steady also
sang tenor with a few other women to fill in with the men. There have been several directors of the chorus
including: Don Wilder, Terry Welch, Diantha Howard and more recently, Mary Jane Wirsing, who used to be
the accompanist. These days the chorus has the good fortune of being accompanied by the talented and accomplished musician, Chris Leduc.
Besides singing a Christmas concert, the early Chorus would sing where ever people invited them throughout the holiday season, including at one time, a performance on Burlington TV, and a performance for the
Association of the Blind with other choruses, under the direction of a member of the Association.
Each year the chorus attracted more members who wanted the chance to sing through the holidays, causing the Chorus to swell in numbers. The Chorus also has sung with The Village Players of North Hero in the
summer and continues to perform whenever someone makes a request for shared music.
Alice Toth, Theresa Steady and Lola Scandore, as a few of the longtime members of the County Chorus, all
agreed, that singing in all those venues made them happy and still provides happy memories.
So this December, come and join the Grand Isle County Chorus of 2016 as its members share with you the
joy of singing the collection of sacred and secular music of the season. Delight in the hauntingly beautiful ballad of Lowry & Greene’s Mary Did You Know? to the toe-tapping Frosty the Snowman. Your heart will race with
the rhythm of Go Tell It on the Mountain and you will burst into song yourself with the lilting We Need a Little
Christmas to name a few; are you humming yet? Join the Grand Isle County Chorus for their holiday concerts
on: Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Isle United Methodist Church in Grand Isle and on Sunday, Dec. 11
at 3 p.m. at the Congregational Church of South Hero in South Hero. Let the world be happy!
Locations: 8 Hyde Road, Grand Isle and 24 South Street, South Hero.
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LAKE
Submitted by: Mary Racicot
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LADIES COUGARS WIN CLASS C VOLLEYBALL
The Northeastern Clinton Central School Lady
Cougar Volleyball team captured the Section VII Class
volleyball championship by defeating Saranac Lake
Red Storm team in three straight sets. Coach Brent
Baker was proud of his team and pointed out it was
40 years since the last Cougar Class C title.
Coach Baker said that Natalie Boulerice had a
strong across the board game with 11 points, 12
digs and 24 assists. Julie Letourneau had 10 digs and
5 kills and Valarie Simmons finished with 6 points,
eight kills and 16 digs. Nicole Lamberton added a
point, 2 kills and 4 digs while Nicole Khater had 3
points, 8 kills, a block, 28 digs and an assist. Jacqueline Rasco made 8 points, an ace, 5 kills, 2 blocks, 15
digs and Harleigh Green had 6 points, 1 ace, 2 kills,
17 digs and 1 assist.
Congratulations girls! Now it is on to the Class C
NYSPHSAA regional semi-final game.
3rd ANNUAL SANTA SPRINT
The Champlain-Rouses Point Rotary will host the
3rd Annual Santa Sprint on Saturday, Nov. 26 with the
race beginning at 9 a.m. The start and end of the race
will be at The Last Resort on Montgomery Street,
Rouses Point.
Pre-registration is $20 and can be done online at
www.adirondack.coasteveents.com or you can register the day of the race for a $25 fee from 7:30 a.m. to
8:30 a.m. at The Last Resort.
Participants will receive a bonus gift if they bring
an unwrapped toy to the registration table on Nov.
26. The toys will be donated to the Champlain-Rouses Point Rotary Adopt-A-Family program.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the North
Country Honor Flight.
The first 50 registrants will receive a free t-shirt
and prizes will be awarded to the top female and
male runners and walkers.
Participants are encouraged to wear holiday or
Santa attire.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL SCHOOL CELEBRATION
It was a celebration of 100 years of the structure
of the Chazy Central Rural School that brought over
eight hundred alumni, former students, teachers and
community members to celebrate. The state of the
art educational institution was built in by Philanthropist William H. Miner in 1916.
The many visitors roamed the halls and classrooms of the present building built in 1969.
There were artifact displays throughout the
school; a 100-year timeline, a documentary entitled
“Pioneer of Rural Schools”; a recognition ceremony,
book signing by former teacher David K. Martin for
his book “A History of Chazy” and Dr. Joseph Burke
for “William H. Miner, The Man and the Myth and
George Brendler and
Larry Gooley’s book
“Brendler’s Boys, The
House that George
Built” about soccer in
Chazy.
Former student Suzanne Brown Moore
writes that time shifted
at will during the magical celebration, dating
back to the days when
the majestic Chazy Central Rural School dominated the small farming community, to the
early days in the “new”
school, to the present.
Suzanne’s grandmother,
Island Industrial Park, 4 Island Circle
Mother and her Dad,
Grand Isle, Vermont
along with Suzanne and
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-3:30 Fri.
[email protected] www.islandexcavatingcorp.com
her sister are proud
graduates of CCRS.
in Clinton County has there been so many notable
Many memories and friendships were renewed
historic events occur.
during this celebration while strolling the halls viewProceeds from the calendar will go the Glenwood
ing the beautiful art work, original door from the
Cemetery Association of Champlain.
original building, looking at yearbooks and many picThe calendar may be purchased for $15 from
tures.
Champlain: Kinney Drugs on Route 11, the Village of
Compliments to the Chazy Alumni Association
Champlain office, the Town of Champlain office, the
officers and committee have been numerous as the
Champlain Memorial Library, Chauvin Insurance and
celebration was a great success. Officers of this group
the Samuel de Champlain History Center; the Corare Rhonda Trombley O’Hagan, Nancy Powers Vasnerstone Drug and Gift Store in Rouses Point; Corco, Jane Fulton Hess, Richard West, Cathy Munson
ner-Stone Book Shop, downtown Margaret Street
Devins, Margaret Ryan Trombley, Ann Baker Carey
and Clinton County Historical Association in Plattsand Krista Duprey Ringer.
burgh.
John Fairchild is Superintendent and a former
HOMETOWN CABLE
alumnus of the CCRS campus.
Home Town Cable 24, TWC Channel 97.2 is the
2017 CHAMPLAIN HISTORIC CALENDAR
viewer-supported, local cable TV/Internet channel
The latest of 15 Champlain Historic Calendars
for the communities of Altona, Champlain, Chazy, Elprepared by David Patrick is now available. The 2017
lenburg, Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily 4-hour procalendar contains a 19-page original essay about the
gramming starts play at 11, 3 and 7, both a.m. and
history of Point au Fer with images to support the
p.m. except Wednesday, which is a 3-hour program
essay. Point au Fer is surely a most historic location in
shown at 11, 2, 5 and 8 both a.m. and p.m. Programall of Clinton County.
ming is also available as free video-on-demand at
The Town of Champlain Point au Fer locality was
www.hometowncablenetwork.
the site of a French and Indian War skirmish with
Wednesday, Nov. 16: Youth soccer from the Rousthe famous Rogers Rangers in June of 1760. In 1774
es Point and Mooers tournaments, Our Little Corner
the British built a stone garrison called the “White
with Gordie Little “Isle LaMotte Reefs”. Thursday and
House” at the site of the former Scales house toFriday, Nov. 17 and 18: NCCS vs. Peru varsity boys’
day. During the Revolutionary War, the American
soccer, Chazy vs. Lake Placid varsity boys’ soccer,
and British controlled Point au Fer at different times
square dancing from 1988. Saturday and Sunday,
and occupied the garrison. In June of 1777, parts of
Nov. 19 and 20: David Blixt and the free Thanksgiving
British General Burgoyne’s 7,500-man army camped
meal for 2016, Our Little Corner with Gordie Little at
here on their way to a defeat in Saratoga. After the
the 2016 Business Expo, What’s Going on Here with
Revolutionary War ended in 1783, the Point was one
Bob Venne “Mildred Weisberger”, and the “new”
of only a handful of locations in the United States still
recycling convenience station (1992). Monday and
occupied by the British. During this time, the British
Tuesday, November 21 and 22: NAC vs. Elizabethleft in 1796, the Point was surveyed in 1805 by Wiltown-Lewis-Westport varsity girls’ soccer, NCCS vs.
liam Beaumont and auctioned off in 1809. During the
Saranac Lake varsity boys’ soccer. Wednesday, Nov.
War of 1812, it was used as a lookout post by the
23: Mooers Roxie-Luanne Memorial youth socAmerican army. Many notable American and British
cer tournament, two games, Our Little Corner with
dignitaries and military officers set foot on the Point
Gordie Little and Rob Clark on the 1969 Moon Landor assessed it on Lake Champlain. Over the years, the
ing and Talking Business with Joey Trombley at J&R
Point has changed from a farming community to a
Auto Savage.
year-round residential community. No other location
The Islander, November 15, 2016 Page 14
ton’s Kinney Drugs, Centre Drive, MFCC or the Town
Clerk’s office.
Fill your bag(s) with the items listed on the bag:
packaged stuffing mix, jar or tin of turkey gravy, one
tin of cranberry sauce, 4 cans of vegetables, potatoes
in quantity or bag, also sweet potatoes, a package of
mix for a quick bread item and a dessert.
Submitted by: Lorinda A. Henry
Please check the items off as you pack your bag.
Send your news to [email protected]
Complete bags can be folded at the top and taped
shut. This tells us the bag is filled and ready to disMILTON TOWN CALENDAR
tribute. Incomplete bags should NOT be taped shut.
Thursday, Nov. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. Development
We will complete them before giving them out;
Review; No school the week of Thanksgiving; ThursDeliver
your bags to MFCC, between 8 and 5 p.m. on
day, Dec. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Development Review
Wednesday,
Nov. 16 through Friday, Nov. 18.
Board; Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 5 p.m. EcoDue to limited storage space, please do not delivnomic Development Commission; Wednesday, Dec.
er
before
Nov. 16.
14 at 6 p.m. Recreation Commission; Thursday, Dec.
Call
Cheryl
or Kelly at MFCC 802-893-1457 for ad15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Development Review Board.
ditional information. The Milton Family Community
COMMUNITY DINNER SERIES RETURNS
Center is located on Villemaire Lane.
The Milton Community Dinner Series is back by
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED
popular demand. On Nov. 14, a Thanksgiving celebraVolunteers needed to deliver hot, nutritious
tion will be held in the Milton Middle School cafetemeals
to homebound elders in their homes.
ria from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The meal is offered for free,
Drivers
pick up food at a central location and dedonations are appreciated.
liver
to
residential
locations on their route.
The event will also include an indoor, cash only
Volunteers visit with people receiving food to be
Farmers’ Market.
sure
all is well with them and report any changes
Please call 802-893-3210 with questions or if your
and/or
concerns to Age Well staff. Benefits include
organization or business is interested in volunteering
seeing the difference you make in someone’s life,
or sponsoring a meal.
contributing to the greater good of your community,
THANKSGIVING PACKAGE FOOD DRIVE DUE NOobtaining experience working with seniors and reVEMBER 16 THROUGH 18
ceiving ongoing support and recognition.
The Milton Family Community Center (MFCC) is
Time commitment varies from 1 day per week to
sponsoring a package food drive to ensure everyone
1
day
per month, from approximately 10:45 to 11:45
has a Thanksgiving Dinner.
a.m.
weekdays.
Training provided.
Here is what you do: Pick up your bag(s) at MilDrivers especially needed in Milton.
ton’s Hannaford just inside the main entrance, MilContact Age Well
Director of Volunteer
Services, Erica Marks at
662-5249 or emarks@
agewellvt.org.
BASKETS OF BOOKS!
Raffle baskets are on
display at the Milton Li- REOCCURRING EVENTS brary for the month of
November.
MONDAY
Thursday
Each basket contains
•Preschool Storytime at the
•Adult Coloring at the Alburgh
a
book
plus various gifts
Alburgh Library; 11:30 am
Library; 4:00 pm
that
reflect
the theme
•Film Night at the Alburgh Li•Living Strong in the Islands
of the book.
brary; 7 pm
Strength & Balance Training
Raffle tickets cost $1
•Tai Chi at the South Hero
at St. Rose of Lima Church,
each
or 6 for $5. The
Congregational Church; 9:00
South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am
drawing
will be on Satto 10:00 am
•Tai Chi at the South Hero
urday, Dec. 3!
•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
Congregational Church 3:00
LIBRARY EVENTS
South Hero Congregational
to 4:00 pm
STORY
TIMES: Infant
Church; Noon.
•Bingo at St. Joseph’s Church,
story times on Tuesdays,
• Strength Training at Alburgh
Grand Isle; 6:15 pm
toddler story times on
Senior Center; 5 to 6 pm
•Champlain Islands Fiber
Wednesdays and preBees at North Hero Methodist
school story times hapChurch; 11:00 to 4:00 pm
TUESDAY
pen on Fridays. Also,
• Strength Training at Alburgh
•Living Strong in the Islands
drop-in story times on
Senior Center; 5 to 6 pm
Strength & Balance Training
Saturdays for all.
at St. Rose of Lima Church,
Cleo the therapy dog
South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am
will be at our Saturday
Friday
•Tai Chi at the South Hero
story times the first and
•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
Congregational Church; 3 to 4
third Saturday of the
South Hero Congregational
pm
month. All story times
Church; Noon.
•Storytime at the North Hero
begin at 10 a.m.
•Writing Group meets at the
Library; 3 pm
PLAYGROUPS:
Every
Alburgh Public Library; 6 to 8
Monday and Thursday
pm
if school is open from
Wednesday
•Tai Chi at the South Hero
9:30 to 11 a.m. for kids
•Story Time at the Grand Isle
Congregational Church 9 to 10
to age 5 in library comLibrary; 10 am
am
munity room.
•Tai Chi at the South Hero
•Girl Scouts meet at Islands in
VERMONT READS MOVCongregational Church 9:00
the Sun Center, Alburgh; 4 to 6
IE: Nov. 21: Chasing
to 10:00 am
pm
Shackleton Part II. Mov•Lunch at “The Neighbors”,
ie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
South Hero Congregational
and light refreshments
Church; Noon.
will be provided.
Sunday
•Bingo at Islands in the Sun
The 2016 VT Reads
•Bingo at the Alburgh Fire StaSenior Center, Alburgh; 5 pm
Book is The Endurance:
tion; 5 pm - games at 6:15 pm
Shackleton’s Legendary
To submit your weekly event,
Antarctic
Expedition
contact Tonya at 802.372.5600 or
by Caroline Alexander.
[email protected]
Copies of this book will
*Some restrictions and fees may apply
be available at the front
ACROSS THE
SandBAR
Weekly
Happenings
desk for community members to take, read and pass
along to someone else to enjoy! The library will be
offering several programs around this book including
a movie series.
GAME NIGHT: For older teens and adults on second and fourth Tuesdays. Drop in for game night at
the library!
Milton resident, Steve Rubino, will also be here
to teach and play a variety of games with you! Game
nights are a great opportunity for players to gather
together and share their favorite games.
Players of all experience levels are welcome and
new players who have been interested in the board
gaming hobby are especially encouraged to play. You
are welcome to bring out your own games to play
and there will be a selection of easy to learn games
available as well.
Players are welcome to arrive at any time, although please note that games should be able to be
played in the time allotted and all games should try
to end around 7:45 p.m. so that the library can close
on time.
ADULT COLORING CLUB: Second Wednesday of
the month. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to
bring your own!
This is a great opportunity to meet other people
who share the same passion and interest as you! No
sign up required. Light refreshments will be provided.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER CLASSES: First and
third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month 6 to 8
p.m. Call to reserve your one-hour spot!
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: First Thursday on every month. Call to be on the list to get a copy of the
book to read. Refreshments are included, usually
themed to the book; English tea for English books,
for instance.
HANDCRAFTERS’ CLUB: Every Thursday at 6:30
p.m.; Daytime, third Thursday at 1 p.m.
Tet Offensive, Nam ’68
3-2-1 Can Do!
By JOHN LAKE
To begin with, I was sick.
CWO Hooten mixed
me a bourbon with
bad ice. I was on my cot
by six, sleeping it off,
a cool Long Binh
breeze stirring tent flaps.
“Up and at them”
at eight. In a dark fog,
on came boots, helmet, revolver. Into the jeep to
TC Hill, headquarters.
Strangely we stopped at the 542nd, a shortbed unit
from National Guard, Washington State. They were
fired up, ready to go, need one shotgun for the lead
vehicle. Only I had a weapon, my handgun. In I got,
and the company jeep left, as I after found out, leaving the wrong person at the wrong place, namely me.
What an adventure that night was! Pedal to the
metal, blackout lights only, a cement road east to
Bear Cat, only two hours away, but in total blackness,
right on the tail of a tank, then catching some quiet until two, when we returned to Long Binh, noisy,
dusty, tired, sore. It gave me a feel for being there.
The first and only night convoy I ever was on, luckily
peaceful.
When I got back to home, I found I had avoided
my assignment, an emergency northern convoy, Loc
Ninh. This would prove a blessing in disguise. ILT
Haering went in my place. He got a warning from
spotter aircraft, “You’re surrounded.”
In I came, the following day, relieved Joe, went further toward Cambodia, a forward base 1st Cav wanted evacuated. On the way, I tangled with a pilot, a
one star General.
Live and learn, another day in Nam.
Part 7 of 50, celebrating the Golden Anniversary Tet 68’. This column will be in the
third issue of every month. Part 7 will be in
the Dec. 20, 2016 issue.
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•CHURCH SERVICES•
Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.
ALBURGH
By: Gina Lewis, Library Director
802-796-6077, [email protected]
ATTENTION ALL COOKIE MAKERS:
The library is already planning the Annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 3. If you would like to
donate cookies the library would greatly appreciate it. And if you don’t like baking we would love
for you to come and purchase cookies!
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: Every Wednesday
beginning Nov. 16 - Dec. 21 at 4 p.m., the library
will be hosting Christmas crafting. Make and
take projects will be set out to make. Supplies
will be supplied and the program is FREE!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Friday, Nov. 18
at 6 pm the library will host family movie night.
This month’s movie will be “Ice Age 5”. Popcorn
and drinks will be provided.
NEW BOOKS: New books on the shelf this
week are “Order to Kill” by Vince Flynn, “Chaos” by Patricia Cornwell, “Small Great Things”
by Jodi Picoult, “No Man’s Land” by David Baldacci, and “The Sleeping Beauty Killer” by Mary
Higgins Clark.
WRITERS GROUP: The library writing
group will be meeting on Monday nights at 6 pm
in the library.. Anyone who is interested in being part or learning more is welcome to attend.
BOOK NIGHT: Monday, November 21st at
7 pm the library book group will meet to discuss
the book “Middlesex” by Jeffrey Eugenides.
STORYTIME: Storytime for preschoolers is
held Tuesday mornings at 10:30 offering stories,
songs, crafts, and snacks.
ADULT COLORING: Every Thursday at 4
pm stop by the library and unwind! Ages 15 and
up. Coloring supplies are provided.
KNITTERS AND HAND CRAFTERS:
Thursday nights at 6:30.
PASSES: Stop in for discounted and free admissions passes to area attractions.
16 South Main Street, Alburgh
– www.alburghpl.org Mon, Weds & Fri: 1-6 pm,
Tues: 9-5, Sat: 10-1
GRAND ISLE
By: Kathy Tulissi, Librarian
802-372-4797,
[email protected]
NEW BOOKS: “The Last Days of Jack
Sparks” by Jason Arnopp, “The Rift Uprising”
by Amy S. Foster, “Woman of God” by James
Patterson and Maxine Paetro, “Sisters” by Raina
Telgemeier, “No dragons for Tea: fire safety for
kids (and dragons)” by Jean Pendziwol.
HOLIDAY CRAFT EVENT: Saturday, Dec.
10. It’s that time of year again! Gather for crafts,
cocoa and cookies at 10:30 am, children can
make holiday ornaments in the library, one for
the library Christmas tree and one for them to
take home. Everyone is welcome!
MOVIES: No movie will be shown in December. Movie night will return in January.
TRUSTEES INFO: Trustees meet on the second Monday of even numbered months at 6 pm;
the public is always welcome to attend.
WEEKLY EVENTS: Storytime: Come listen
to a great book on Wednesdays at 10 am. Toddler
sing-a-long will be back to the first Wednesday
of the month.
FIBER NIGHT: Thursday nights at 6:30 pm.
Anyone who works with fibers is welcome - we
knit, crochet, quilt, mend, etc. All our neighbors
are welcome.
FREE PASSES: The Library has passes for
attractions around the State.
- 10 Hyde Road, Grand Isle –
grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com
– We’re on Facebook– Free Wi-Fi
Tues: 1-8 pm, Weds: 9-Noon,
Thurs: 4-8 pm, Sat: 9-3 pm
ISLE LA MOTTE
By: Joyce Tuck, Librarian
The Isle La Motte Library wishes to thank everyone who came to our Halloween Haunted
Library. We hope you had as much fun as we
did? We look forward to doing it again next year
and hope to see even more people at the event.
We wish to thank Dick Middleton of the Isle La
Motte Country Store, the Island Bargain Barn,
for their contribution of materials. We also want
to thank all our volunteers who made our second Haunted Library such a success: Shanne
and Mike Bertrand, Angela Gowing, Charlie and
Ryan St.Francis, and Alycia Tatro.
Thank you from the Trusstees - Joyce Tuck,
Marjorie Bertram, Terrance Tuck, and Diane
Cherrier.
2238 Main St, Isle La Motte,
Fri: 3- 6 pm
NORTH HERO
By: Caroline Korejko, Librarian
802-372-5458, [email protected]
NEW BOOKS: “Paris For One” by Jojo
Moyes, “The Wonder” by Emma Donahue, “Public Library and Other Stories” by Ali Smith and
many more!
MOVIES: “Spotlight”, “The Family Fang”
and more!
BOOK SALE: Browse our on-going book
sale. Book prices are by donation only. We have
so many choices of books, audio books, cds, etc.
Come find a great deal and support your library
in the process.
LIBRARY PASS: Stop in for our discounted
and free admissions passes to area attractions.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Come read
some fun and exciting books and do crafts associated with the stories we read. We look forward
to seeing you here on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.
MONDAY FUNDAY: Our next preschool
gathering will be Nov. 21. We will have some
Thanksgiving fun! We will meet at the library.
All residents of the Northern Champlain Valley
are welcome to participate. Please RSVP at the
library so we can plan accordingly.
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board
of Trustees meet the first Tuesday of each month
at 7pm. It is open to the public. The next meeting will be on Dec. 6.
Route 2, North Hero.
- www.northherolibrary.org We’re on Facebook. Free WI-FI
Tues: 2-7 , Thurs: 10-3, Sat: 9-1
SOUTH HERO
By: Keagan Calkins, Director
802-372-6209,
[email protected]
FANTASTIC EATING ADVENTURE:
Wednesday, Nov 16 3 pm. Are you daring enough
to try some strange and exotic foods? We’ll be
tasting Marmite, Mochi, crickets, and more!
COOKBOOK GROUP: Thursday, Nov. 17 6
pm. Everyone in Cookbook Club makes a recipe based on the theme and gathers to share the
results. Everyone will bring a dish and the recipe and then we’ll discuss and dine. This month’s
theme is gluten free!
INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY: Saturday, Nov. 19 10 to 1 pm. Bring the whole family
down to try some old favorites and brand new
games at the library. There will be prizes, food,
and fun!
GIANT ROBOT ARMS: Wednesday, Nov.
30 6 pm. Have your plans for world domination
stalled? That could be because you don’t yet have
a pair of giant robot arms! Well, we’re here to
fix that. Make your own giant robot arms, just
call or email the library to sign up by Tuesday,
SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 A.M. YEAR-ROUND
SUNDAY SCHOOL & Nursery Care Ages 5 and under
We Invite and Welcome Everyone.
Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee
24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486
Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: [email protected]
www.vtcucc.org/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVT
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm
Island Roman Catholic Parishes
Serving the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,
Isle La Motte & South Hero
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
St. Rose of Lima, South HeroSaturday: 4:00 p.m.
Rev. Thomas Nadeau
St. Amadeus Office 796-3481
St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092
Champlain Islands Parish
Services
Rev. Bobbie Rambach
Isle La Motte
United Methodist
Church Sunday
8:00 am
North Hero
United Methodist
Church Worship
9:30 a.
Grand Isle Methodist
Church Worship 11am
The Churches with...
OPEN HEARTS...
OPEN MINDS...
OPEN DOORS...
Parish Office 372-6638
UNION BIBLE CHURCH
Main St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT
Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor
796-3055
Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel Preaching
SUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AM
SUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AM
WEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM
“A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You”
Nursery Provided at all Services
website: www.unionbiblechurch.org
GOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCH
A non-denominational
GCMF affiliated Church
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
Anglican - Episcopal
Sunday, Nov. 20th at 10 a.m.
St. George’s, Clarenceville
The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036
www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca
Nov. 22 so we can make sure we have enough
material.
THANKSGIVING: The library will be closed
Nov. 23, 24, and 25.
NEW BOOKS: The Chemist by Stephenie
Meyer, Appetites by Anthony Bourdain, The
Award by Danielle Steel, Faithful by Alice Hoffman, 99 Stories of the Game by Wayne Gretzky,
A Christmas Message by Anne Perry, and many
more!
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board
of Trustees Meeting is held on the second
Wednesday of every month at 5 pm, and is open
to the public. Th next meeting will be Dec. 14.
South St., South Hero
– www.southherolibrary.org Tues-Thurs: 3-8, Fri: 3-6, Sat: 9-3
VERCILE GEORGE BLAIR
ALBURGHVercile George
Blair, 73, of Alburgh
passed
away Friday evening, Nov. 4 at
NWMC, with his
loving family at
his side after a
long courageous
battle with cancer.
Born in Alburgh on Dec.
17, 1942, he was
the son of the
late Herman and
Mary
(Sabre)
Blair. He attended both Elementary and High School
in Alburgh. On Feb. 17, 1990, he married the love of
his life, Barbara Cameron, who survives him.
Vercile worked many years as a truck driver in
Florida for Amoco Oil. Upon returning to Vermont,
he went to work for the late Guy Palardy and his
wife, Susan on their dairy farm in Alburgh. He worked
there for 18 plus years until he retired in 2010. He
proudly served his country for 2 years in the United
States Army. He was also a member of the American
Legion Creller Landon Post #60, for 42 years.
He enjoyed many things in life. The thing he enjoyed the most was his family, whether it was playing
cards with his kids and winning all their money or ice
fishing with his kids and grandkids. He was an avid
NASCAR fan, with his favorite driver being #48, Jimmie Johnson. He also had a love for music. He loved
to play guitar with his loving wife, dearest friend Gary
Lockerby, and many others.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 26 years, Barbara Blair of Alburgh; six daughters and their husbands, Lynn Blair O’Neill and Gene Creller Sr., Kelly
and Joseph “Skipper” Deyo, Amy and Scott Mashtare
LEGAL
NOTICES
Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records
Attention Parents/Guardians and Former Students
Special Education Records which have been collected by
the Grand Isle Supervisory Union (GISU) related to identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provisions of Special Education in the Supervisory Union, must
be maintained under state and federal law for a period of
seven years after Special Education services have ended
for the student. Special Education services end when the
student is no longer eligible for services and/or graduates.
This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former
students of GISU’s intent to destroy the Special Education
records of students who are no longer receiving Special
Education services for at least seven (7) years beyond the
age of twenty-one (21). This would include records for individuals whose birth year is 1988 or earlier. These records
will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the
parent/guardian or former student notifies the school district otherwise. These records will be kept in our office
until December 2, 2016. After that date, records will be
destroyed.
After seven (7) years, the records are no longer useful to
the GISU, but they may be useful to the parent/guardian
or former student in applying for Social Security benefits,
rehabilitation services, and college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or former student may request a copy of the
records in writing or in person at the following address:
GISU
5038 US Route 2
North Hero, VT 05474
all of Alburgh; Kimberly and David Lane of Cleveland,
Mississippi, Susan and Dave Gillis, Jr. of Davie, Florida
and Carolann and Sean Tumlin, of Jacksonville, Florida. He also leaves behind two sons; George Blair of
Port Ritchie, Florida and Kenneth Blair and wife Mellissa of Juniper, Florida; 21 grandchildren, 15 great
grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving him are his three sisters; Lucille
and her husband Orvil Price of Bellflower, California;
Blanche Bedard of Buffalo, New York and Mary Lou
Champagne and also a brother in law, Arthur Niles
of Ceridots, California. He also leaves behind close
friends; Susan Palardy, Carol Pellerin, Paul Langlois
and many more.
In addition to his parents, Vercile was predeceased by two brothers, Vernon “Mike” Blair and
Roland Blair and three sisters; Viola Tudhope, Kathy
Niles, and Mildred Bleichroth; a grandson Keith
Mashtare and a nephew Daryl Delisle.
Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu
of flowers, gifts in Vercile’s memory may be made
to Barbara Blair, 326 US Route 2 South, Alburgh, VT
05440, to help with expenses.
The Islander, November 15, 2016 Page 17
She also leaves her special brother: Armand (Kitty)
Blow; and lots of nieces and nephews. Marion was
predeceased by her parents: George and Elizabeth
Blow; brothers: T. George, Edwin, Ivan and Paul Blow;
sisters: Marjorie (Russell) and Katherine (Claude)
Baker; and son-in-law: Bill Wilcox.
Marion has gone home to Maynard and reunite
with her family.
Bring out the beer and wings!
MARION BUSHWAY
SOUTH HERO/
ROCKWALL, TXMarion Rose de
Lima Blow Bushway was born
August 9, 1923
in South Hero to
George and Elizabeth
Lapoint
Blow. She always
thought it was
funny that she was
named literally after the church in
South Hero. Marion passed away
Nov. 5 at 93 years old in Rockwall, Texas where she
made her home with daughter, Patricia. She grew up
in South Hero and on July 13, 1941, Marion married
Maynard Bushway in St. Rose de Lima. Maynard predeceased her May 18, 2005. Marion was a very talented lady and thought nothing of sewing a wedding
dress, re-upholstering furniture or jazzing up a room
with a can of spray paint and a glue gun.
Marion leaves her children: John (Loretta), Linda
(Chuck), Betsy, Susan (David), Patricia (Mark) and
Melissa; and grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
To the Editor,
Congratulations to Kaylee Bumgardner on being
named North Hero School’s student of the week, but
is she really set to ‘dominate life’ having been incorrectly mentored about playing chess?
The board is improperly set up as I am sure many
readers have observed. Maybe we need more, rather
than less homework in our schools.
I doubt that such an error would have occurred in
other countries.
Respectfully submitted, Bob Harris, Grand Isle
Health Services
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
The Islander, November 15, 2016 Page 18
-FOR SALE-
--------------------------------Lund Bass Boat. 25HP Yamaha 4 stroke. EZ
load trailer. Many extras. $2500. 802-372-8623
11/22
--------------------------------Lincoln Square Wave 175 amp. Tig/Stick welder. Less than 30 hrs. use. Several boxes of filler rods, tungston, contact tips, caps, gas tank
and gages. 4 1/2 - 4’x8”x1/16” sheets of steel
included $1800. 802-372-8623 11/22
--------------------------------Portable Kerosene Stove, Used Three Times,
Nice Clean Condition, $35: Call 802-999-3456
--------------------------------17’ Planer/Molder. Complete set of knives and
stand. Retail $900. Sale $700. 802-372-8623
11/22
------------------------------Vision Fitness Elliptical, great condition, used
@ 20 hours. $250.00. Call 802-922-8242 11/15
--------------------------------Triton Aluminum Snowmobile Trailer. 8’5” x
10’. Good condition. $500. 802-928-3048
--------------------------------2nd Cut Hay. $4/a bale. Call 802-372-5811
11/22
--------------------------------4 Hankook studded snow tires. Size: P255/65/
R18 low mileage. $300. Call 802-796-3806
-FOR RENT-
--------------------------------SOUTH HERO - 1 bedroom mondern studio
apartment. New washer/dryer. Heat and utilities included. Available Dec. 1. Rent $875/
month. 1st/last/damage deposit required,
along with employment history and credit. Call
802-917-3570
--------------------------------Prime Office Space in Downtown North Hero.
2nd floor above Hero’s Welcome. Steps to
Post Office and County Courts. Fantastic view!
Phone Bob 802-372-4121
-SERVICES-
--------------------------------MOTORCYCLE STORAGE. Call Bill 802-3180822. 12/6
--------------------------------THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE - 10+ years experience. Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu. Call Sue
802-752-6342. 3/21
--------------------------------E.C. ELECTRIC- Licensed Electrician with 25
years experience. 802-796-4610 12/27
--------------------------------HOUSECLEANING - I have a few openings
in my schedule. Houses, camps, seasonal or
year-round. Good local references. 802-4772533 11/22
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LARGE enough
to store your car
or small boat!
Route 2,
Alburgh VT
small enough to
Call today for
sizes & info!
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--------------------------------KING’S CARE - Offering Pet Setting, Feeding,
Potty Breaks and Housesitting. Daily, weekly,
long-term. Call to schedule for vacations and
holiday breaks 802-355-1002 or email
[email protected]
--------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in
bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802372-0194 BTFN
--------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - Stainless & Steel. Custom railing, ramps, decks. Full tanks, holding
tanks. One off hot rods & chassis. Boat propeller & skeg repair. Jesberger Welding & Fabrication. 802-324-6954 4/25/17
--------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingle, metal,
rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs.
Chimney repair. Free Estimates. Insured. 802372-5781 John BTFN
--------------------------------R. Rose Construction. Roofing. Interior remodeling. Exterior everything. Free estimate insured. Call 802-372-5693 BTFN
--------------------------------Remodeling. Windows, Doors, Roofs, Tiles,
Floors, Paint - Inside & Out, Barn Restoration.
House Lifting, Foundation Repair. Insured. Bill
Miller. 802-355-0313 12/13
--------------------------------SNOWPLOWING. Residential & Commercial.
Free estimates. Call Jamie McAllister 802-3721915.
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-FREE-
FREE CLASSIFIED FRIDAY - Stop by The Islander or email ([email protected])
your private for sale, yard sale, lost, found, and
free items. Reach all 5 Island towns, Swanton,
Georgia, Milton, Colchester in Vermont and in
NY - Rouses Point, Mooers, Chazy, and Champlain!
-CLASSES-
--------------------------------Zumba® Fitness with Erin. North Hero Community Hall, every Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:15pm,
$5/class. First class is free!! No experience
necessary BTFN
-THANK YOU-
--------------------------------I’m proud and humbled by the support and encouragement from the community to run as a
Democratic candidate to represent Franklin
County and Alburgh in the Vermont State Senate. I remain hopeful that we will continue to
focus on creating more economic opportunities for everyone by creating solutions together as a community. I want to thanks the voters,
and all the supporters for their donations, letters writing, hay bale set-up, standing at the
polls, and the many tasks of a campaign. I especially want to thank my campaign team, and
my family.
Yours truly, Sara Branon Kittell
The Islander, November 15, 2016 Page 19
Grand Isle Mentoring November Spotlight
By Julia Weiland
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
- Mystery Novel Debut at Dodge Library, Rouses
Point; 6:30 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
- KTK at Alburgh American Legion; 8 to Midnight
- Winter Champlain Islands Farmers Market at
South Hero Congregational Church; 10 to 2 pm
- Newman Center Film Series in Plattsburgh; 7 pm
- Craft Festival at Sacred Heart Parish Center,
Chazy; 10 to 4 pm
- Franklin County Animal Rescue Open House, St.
Albans; 4 to 7 pm
- Vermont Genealogy Library Class, Colchester;
10:30 to Noon
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
- Super Prize Bingo at Alburgh American Legion;
Noon
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21
- SOLO Dinner Meeting at Maple City Diner, St.
Albans; 5 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
- Hemmingford Annual Christmas Craft Fair at
Recreation Centre, Quebec; 10 to 4 pm
- 27th Annual German Canadian Christmas Market
at Hemmingford Elementary School, Quebec; 10
to 4 pm;
- Small Business Saturday, South Hero and Grand
Isle; All Day
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
th
- 27 Annual German Canadian Christmas Market
at Hemmingford Elementary School, Quebec; 10
to 4 pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
- Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony at St. Amadeus
Parish, Alburgh; 6:30 pm
-DECEMBERSUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
- Holiday Party for Lake Champlain’s Economic
Development and Regional Chamber, North Hero;
6 to 8:30 pm.
When I first met Beth, I was greeted by
a warm smile and a handshake. After our
meet and greet, I was lead through the
school cafeteria, I observed where other
mentoring pairs hang out, play games, do
puzzles, play-dough, read books, etc. Beth
and Callie were both very eager to get to
the school kitchen where we would begin
our day.
The activity for the day was baking Halloween-themed cupcakes. Beth came prepared with cupcake mix, frosting and even
cute little Halloween cupcake tins and
sprinkles for Callie to decorate. We chatted
over mixing and measuring and of course
sneaking taste of the batter. Eight-year-old
Callie told me about her Halloween costume, and her favorite part about Halloween, which was the trunk-or-treating event
that the school hosts for the kids, where
people dress up their car trunks with
spooky decorations and fill the trunks with
candy for the taking.
We talked about what else they like to
do together. They do a lot of other activities besides baking, playing board games,
working in the computer lab, playing outside on the “big-kid” side of the playground, a rarity for Callie. They
also love making their own play-dough. That and baking seemed to be their favorite activities to do together. I
asked Callie what she liked most about baking; she beamed at me and exclaimed, “You get to eat it!” A concept
I can thoroughly understand.
Beth, a special needs teacher at the school, first got paired together with Callie two years ago. Callie wanted a mentor, and Beth wanted a mentee, and they have hit it off ever since. When asking Beth what her favorite thing was about the mentoring program, she said that “the best part is seeing a student not in a learning
environment, and exposing them to things they may not have been exposed to otherwise.” And of course, it
is a lot of fun for her too!
We waited for the cupcakes to bake and then cool over a lively game called “pizza”, a board game that Callie
loves. When the cupcakes came out of the oven, we frosted them and decorated them with ghost and pumpkin shaped sprinkles for Halloween. To my delight, Callie offered to split one with me! We ended our day with
sticky-sweet fingers and full bellies.
The Grand Isle Mentoring Program is currently looking for more volunteers to work as mentors. Every Child
who wants a mentor should have one! Mentoring does not require an expert; it only requires your time. Make
a difference in a youth’s life and become a mentor. If you would like information, please contact Karen Browning or Leslie Ward, coordinators: [email protected] 802-372-5239.
Youth Hunt Success
-EMPLOYMENT-
-FOR RENT-
---Lakefront Home in North Hero For Rent---
•New, modern 2 story home •Westerly sunsets •3 bdrm/2 ba.
•Private & Quiet •Beautiful kitchen. •1 Year Lease w/ 2nd year option
$1800/mo. + $2000 seq. + all utilities & heat. • References required.
Call 802-922-2537 for more details! - Available immediately.
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Little Bit
of Everything
GOOD SELECTION OF
NEW & USED
FURNITURE!
Sofas & Loveseat- $149
7 pc. bedroom set $595
Full Size Bed - $99
Recliners - $45 & up
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--------------------------------The Family of Helen Kinney would like to extend our special thanks and gratitude to the
staff of the Keeler Bay Health Center and the
VNA-Hospice, Betsy and Melinda for their wonderful care and a sincere thank you to friends
and neighbors for their many expressions of
sympathy and kindness.
--------------------------------The Family of Leo Bonneville wishes to thank
those who called, visited, brought food and
thought of and prayed for us during our recent
loss. Special thanks to the ILM and Alburgh
Rescue personnel for their efforts and assistance.
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Griffin Lawrence, 14, of South Hero, shot this 8 point, 130 pound deer on Sunday Nov. 6 during the youth
weekend hunting season in Alburgh. Congratulations to Griffin.
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-SERVICES-
8 Vantine Ave.,
Alburgh, VT
802-796-4027
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ISLANDS
REALTY INC.
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY
Excellent development potential. 1,900’ shoreline. Currently configured w/ 12 cottages
& golf course. Unparalleled
views. Grand Isle $1,900,000
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
2 BR classic camp. Knotty pine
walls, painted wood floors, exposed beams & vaulted ceilings. Alburgh $199,000
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
Cozy, sun drenched 3BR log
home. 1st fl. master w/ FP &
constant water views. 2 peaceful
acres. Grand Isle $599,900
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
2BR. 3 bay heated garage w/ 2
heated & framed floors above w/
lots of potential.
South Hero, $349,900
Sophisticated & artfully crafted
3BR. Demonstrates quality, style
& comfort. 54 acres. Extraordinary views. Grand Isle $895,000
EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
2BR w/ open floor plan, sun
porch, garage & storage barn.
Western shoreline with stunning sunsets. Alburgh $199,000
DIRECT LAKEFRONT
Well-appointed, cottage inspired 3BR. Tasteful design elements. Docks & security system. Grand Isle $699,900
METICULOUS CAPE
Charming 3BR. Pantry & builtin’s. Nearby golf, boat launch
& sand beach. Lovely outdoor
space. Isle La Motte $229,000
LAKEFRONT
Spacious 4BR. Open floor
plan & stunning easterly views.
Oversized detached 2 car garage. North Hero $309,000
FRANZ ROSENBERGER
802-777-7646
BEV NOBLE
802-309-1759
CRAIG SNYDER
802-372-5777
EVAN POTVIN
802-999-6277
SHARI SWAINBANK CARLA LANGLOIS
802-233-6392
2 Ferry Rd., South Hero: 802.372.5777
www.LakeChamplainRealEstate.com
363-5758
TIM TRAPANI
802-236-1402