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Informational Meeting Scheduledfor Proposed Keeler Bay MarinaBy: Susan DavisIn 2012 Mike and Michele Gammal and Dave and Karen Crawford purchasedthe former Montani Campground located on Keeler Bay. Soon after thepurchase the new owners changed the name of the business to Keeler BayCampground and Marine and did a fair amount of sprucing up, including anew bath house and new water and electric hook-ups for the 28 campsites.<strong>The</strong>ir new website: keelerbay.com, states their goal is “to run and operateda safe, simple, family-run campground”.With some 900 feet of shoreline associated with the campground and anexisting permit for 22 docks, although the application sites 30 permitted docks,the owners, under the name of Keeler Bay Associates LLC, have petitioned theAndrea M. ChampagneAndrea M. ChampagneReal Estate Broker372-4500You brought 4 p’s tothe table!(perception, patience,passion, andperformance).You and your teamare a credit to the realestate industry!- Rick and MimiCountry Home on 10 Acres!Grand Isle-Pretty pastoral views. Hearthstone gas fireplace and bay windowin the living room. Attached converted garage would be perfect foryour business or for a den/family room area. <strong>The</strong> property also includes adetached storage barn. Come and see this home! Offered at $275,000Vermont Departmentof EnvironmentalConservation toconsolidate thedockage into threedock trees, each 173-feet long, with fivefinger docks per side,each approximatelyfive feet wide and 20-feet long which wouldaccommodate some 60boats.See MARINA page 3THE NATIVEISLANDERExperienceIntegrityProfessionalALBURGH - $409,900Perfect, private hideaway. Mature orchard.100-ft private shale beach, shoresidescreenhouse & deck, roll-out dock,swim platform & deep-water mooring,Don’t miss these houses!ISLE LA MOTTE - $789,000Splendid isolation! Over 20 private acres.1682’ of direct, clean lake frontage w/fantastic views. 3 bdrm mobile home w/1 bdrm guest apt. above garage. Use asis or build the home of your dreamsCarol RacineREALTOR/Broker, GRIRE/MAX North ProfessionalsCall me today!OFFICE: 861-6294HOME: 372-8825email: Carol.Racine@remax.net<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 1ALBURGH - $549,000Magnificent home w/beautiful easterlyviews. Many amenities including centralglassed in Atrium open to the sky above.Sheltered lakeside patio w/pavers. Appx.190’ direct lakefront with beach.ALBURGH - $599,900Stunning home on 67 acres w/172’ of direct,west facing lake frontage. Propertyis beautiful inside & out. Meticulouslylandscaped. Large lakeside yard to takein the blazing sunsets.NORTH HERO - $599,000Your dream Lake Champlain home awaits.Gorgeous, east shore property boasting3.5 acres and 200 of clean, direct lakefrontage offering blazing sun and moonrises over the Green Mountains.ALBURGH - $1,100,000Incredible value! 20 acres with 500’ ofdirect lake frontage. 4000 square feet.This home offers spectacular lake and islandviews throughout the house. Indoorswimming pool.Interested In SavingMoney On YourHomeowners Insurance?Now it's possible with our newPreferred Plus Homeownerspolicy. It combines maximumsavings with high qualityprotection for qualifying homes.Here is what we are offering:• Savings up to 30%•A free, no obligation, review ofyour present Homeownersinsurance program.•A Vermont based company andthe 4th largest insurer of homes in the state.• Our own claims staff. 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Offered at $319,000Patti LaBountyReal Estate ProfessionalNorth Hero, VTGilbert BohannonReal Estate ProfessionalLee B. TaylorReal Estate ProfessionalSouth Burlington, VTHere’s What People Are Saying About Andrea M. Champagne:Andrea and her team work long, hard, and creativelyto get the job done. Any problem that popped upalong the way was “no problem!” - Anne and Marywww.andreachampagne.comandrea@andreachampagne.com372-45002Dec. Inspections DueCall Mitchel or Kasey 372.6139Route 2 & 314, South Hero<strong>Classy</strong>Potty’s“<strong>The</strong> Elegant Portable Restroom”802-928-3572Specializing in Outdoor WeddingsAvailable for all OccasionsFlushable Toilets, Hand Wash Sinksand More Luxurious AmenitiesSee Our Online Photo Gallerywww.classypotty.vpweb.comServing the ChamplainValley
New YorkNewsMary Racicot518.297.6138 • sara@primelink1.netFROSTBITE RUN<strong>The</strong> NLTC 5k Frostbite Run will be held onSunday, February 10 beginning at Noon fromthe Rouses Point Fire Station. Forms for preregistration$15 and must be in by February 6.Registration on race day is $20 with registrationbeginning at 11 am. Contact Gerry or Mary at297-2192 for more information.VALENTINE COMEDY SHOW<strong>The</strong> American Legion Post 912, in Rouses Point,will host Lovin’ N Laughin’- a Valentine ComedyShow on Friday, February 15 at the legion. Plan fora fun evening of love and laughter. Go early andenjoy free hor d’oeuvres and a drink. Tickets are:Advanced- $18 per couple and at the door: $20;Advanced- Singles $10; at the door- $12. Ticketsare available at the American Legion on PrattStreet or online http://adirondackcomedyclub.ticketbud.com. Doors will open at 7 pm with theshow beginning at 8.COINCIDENTAL TRAVELER AT THEALICEYou are invited to join in <strong>The</strong> CoincidentalTraveler: Adventure for Budget-minded Grownupsprogram at <strong>The</strong> Alice T. Miner Museum onThursday, February 21, at 7 pm. This programwill be an illustrated talk with Jaki and RobRoy. <strong>The</strong>y will discuss Adventure: hike, meet,climb, snorkel, see, do, feel, taste, play volunteer,engage, “budget-minded” local accommodationsand transports, camp, couch-surf for “Grownups”,seniors, seasoned travelers, or not.In a 50-minute slide presentation, authorsand world travelers Rob and Jakie of WestChazy, New York, share simple workable travelstrategies gleaned over a life-time; strategiesfor creating exceptional travel experiences bycultivating coincidences. <strong>The</strong> requirements: abasic level of fitness, willingness to depart fromone’s comfort zone, free time, and, a little bit, ofmoney.On one recent journey, Rob and Jaki wereinvited into a sacred Maori marae in the CookIslands, witnessed an exploding volcano inVanauatu, canoed and steam boated Australia’sMurray River, played cricket in a New SouthWales goat field, hiked across Rarotonga, andsnorkeled amongst self-illuminating jellyfish inNew Zealand’s Poor Knight Islands. Your resultsmay vary. Seating is limited, reservations are agood idea so please call 846-7336 or director@minermuseum.org.DODGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY<strong>The</strong> Knit/Crochet group continues to meeton Wednesday evening from 6 to 7:30 pm.Everyone, regardless of ability, is welcome tojoin the group.Computer classes are back and will begin onThursday, February 7 with a class on Internet/Email from 10 am to Noon, and another class onThursday, February 14 with a class on Laptopcomputers which will be provided. <strong>The</strong> classesare free and are limited to five students so contactDirector, Donna Boumil at 297-6242 to register.Donna will be teaching these two classes.ROUSES POINT NOTESNotes taken from the notes of former Village ofChamplain Historian, the late Marie Bechardreports that the Village of Rouses Point held anelection of officers on March 20, 1877, after theincorporation was recorded on March 1, 1877 at9 am, volume 70 of Deeds at Page 622 by J. P.Brenan.Votes received at the time: Patrick H. Myersreceived 111 votes for the office of President,Solomon Bullis 1 and Rufus Heaton 4, EugeneViele received 117 votes for Trustee, as didJohn Phillips; Wesley Weeks received 116 andHubbard D. Mott received 1. Three trustees wereelected, one of them obviously not Hubbard D.Mott. Harry T. Fleury was elected Treasurer(117 votes) without apparent opposition as wasCROSSROADS TRAVEL CENTERpizzaby the slice$1.99RT. 2 & 78, ALBURGH • 796-3044ATM & EBT<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 5GAS SALE$.05 offper gallon Tues-ThursFountainSoda Hot Dog, ChipsSoda 2/$3.00 & Drink Special$.79 2 Liter$3.00O P E N 5 A M - 1 1 P M D A I L Y Offers good thru 2/26Gilbert W. Hubbard for the office of Collector.Boundaries: using what information couldbe gathered from the original document theboundaries as described in 1877 of RousesPoint would be described today as: the northernboundary- north part of Rose Avenue; easternboundary- Lake Champlain; southern boundary-Smith Street and western boundary- the railroadtracks.At a special meeting of the Rouses PointVillage Board, held April 3, 1877 at the officeof George Standage (or Standish?), SolomonBullis was appointed chief of police. Bullis ranunsuccessfully for the office of president (Mayor)of the village on March 20, 1877. He lost toPatrick H. Myers, who received 116 votes to his 1.Besides the appointment of Bullis, the villageboard appointed George Marney PoliceConstable.<strong>The</strong> village board of 1877 rules that Bullis alongwith Marney execute “a bond in the penalty of $5with two sureties to be approved by the board.”“At an adjourned meeting on April 7, 1877,Solomon Bullis appeared with his bonds and 2sureties in the persons of Charles H. Gosselinand James Shaw. Bond approved by the boardand he took oath of office as chief of the policeforce which is on file”, village meeting minutesof 1877 note.At a special meeting of the village board onApril 11, 1877, John Vail was appointed “StreetCommissioner of the Village of Rouses Point” at asalary of $50 per year. By today’s standards, Vailwould have been considered the Superintendentof Public Works.<strong>The</strong> North Countryman of April 2, 1977 - as ofApril 11, 1877 Vail’s first duties involved villagesidewalks.<strong>The</strong> village didn’t put in sidewalks or maintainthem like today - the property owner did.<strong>The</strong> owners and occupants of lands or lots infront of or adjoining the areas designated forsidewalks, built and maintained the sidewalks,according to village specifications.<strong>The</strong> street commissioner was also empowered toensure all sidewalks were made and completedin accordance with village specifications, down tothe last nail. When the village board determinedthat sidewalks in a certain area were needed, theproperty owners in the area were served with anotice. After 30 days, the sidewalks had to becompleted.It was the street commissioner’s job to “establishthe line of grade” and serve the property ownersa notice to have them built.<strong>The</strong> sidewalks had to be 40” wide and shall bemade of good, sound hemlock or tamarackplank, 13 feet long, 10 inches wide and 2 inchesthick bedded every 3-1/2 feet upon good, soundtamarack or cedar sleeper. Sleepers shall be 40inches long, at least 6 inches wide and 4 inchesthick; said plank shall be nailed at said sleeperswith 40 penny nails, 2 at each end and 2 in themiddle of each plank.After drafting sidewalk specifications,establishing who would build them andappointing a street commissioner, the villageboard then decided where sidewalks would bebuilt.<strong>The</strong> following is a list of sidewalks as of 1877.Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat 8-12, Sun ClosedMain St. Alburgh • 796-3434Propane Refills7 Days a WeekAfter hours, call Tim at 378-0124On the north side of Pratt Street starting at theintersection of Pratt and Canada (now) LakeStreets and running west to the New York andCanada Railroad. On the south side of Chapman’sblock running north to the Ogdensburg andLake Champlain Railroad Tracks; on the southside of Pratt Street starting at Canada Streetrunning to the west line of the Joseph Lavoie lot;on the north side of State Street starting at lakeshore and running west to the Catholic Church(Church Street now); on the south side of PrattStreet from the Joseph Lavoie lot to the NewYork and Canada Railroad; on the south side ofChamplain Street starting at the intersection ofLake street and running west to the F.W. Myerslot.HOME TOWN CABLEHome Town Cable, 24, is the viewer-supported,local cable-TV/internet channel for thecommunities of Altona, Champlain, Chazy,Ellenburg, Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily fourhourprogramming starts play at 11, 3 and 7 amand pm, except Wednesday, three-hour program,which is shown at 11, 2, 5 and 8, am and pm.Programming is also available as free video-ondemandat www.hometowncablenetwork.comand www.plattsburgh.com. Presently over 8,600videos are available free online viewing.Wednesday, February 6: NCCS vs. Peru varsityboys’ bowling, Chazy vs. Elizabethtown-Lewismodified girls basketball, Seton Catholic vs.Ticonderoga varsity girls basketball; Thursdayand Friday, February 7 and 8: Chazy vs.Elizabethtown-Lewis jv girls basketball, NCCSvs. Peru varsity boys basketball, Rouses PointVillage board meeting; Saturday and Sunday,February 9 and 10: Our Little Corner withGordie Little: Bill McBride Chevrolet Subaru,What’s Going on Here with Bob Venne; Mondayand Tuesday, February 11 and 12: Champlain-Rouses Point vs. Mooers 5th and 6th gradeboys basketball, Chazy vs. Elizabethtown-Lewisvarsity girls basketball, Airborne Speedway 2012annual banquet.NOTESI am thankful that we did not lose power duringthe terrible winds we had this past week, andthat there was no flooding locally. Downed treesand flooding were a common occurrence southof us. I always feel for the work crews who haveto get out in terrible weather to do the repairs.Perhaps there will be some snow this week soeveryone can enjoy all the winter carnivals thatare planned for the coming week.
MNilton ewsLorinda A. Henry802.893.7036 • lamoillecounty@yahoo.comTOWN CALENDARTuesday, February 5- Planning Commissionand Monday, February 18- Presidents’ Day withtown offices closed. However, Select Board is onthe calendar.For more information, visit www.milton.govoffice2.com.You can call 893-4111 for the Town Clerk’s officebut the other departments have their own phonenumbers.VALENTINE’S DINNER/DANCEGrab your Valentine and come out and play.<strong>The</strong>re will be a Valentine dinner and dance at theMilton Eagles Club on Saturday, February 16.<strong>The</strong> dance will be presented by the ArrowheadAuxiliary of Milton to benefit their charities. <strong>The</strong>hours will be 6 pm to Midnight. A ham dinnerwill be served and <strong>The</strong> Adams Band will play.Cost is $35 per couple or $18 per single. Formore information, call Carol at 878-3090 orCheryl at 891-3090.MILTON WINTER FESTIVAL 2013Join community members of all ages forMilton’s fifth annual winter festival includingsome Milton’s 250th Birthday celebration fun.This winter celebration offers special activities,programs and events such as our Party In thePark on Friday, February 8. From 6:30 to 8 pm inBombardier Park, there will be snow sculptures,a bonfire, ice skating, moonlight snow-shoeing,luminaries, laser tag, fireworks, and more,including free hot cocoa and pizza. <strong>The</strong> eventis free and open to community members ofall ages. On Saturday, there will be a CelebrityCommunity Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am atthe Apollo Diner.Breakfast will be served by Milton celebritiesincluding: Town Manager Brian Palaia, Fox44 News Anchor Lauren Maloney, Fire ChiefDon Turner, MHS Football Coach ChrisHughes, Former UVM Women’s BasketballStandout Sheri Turnbull Lacy, MEMS PrincipalMaryJane Stinson, Race Car Driver Jean-Paul Cyr, Community Member George Caban,MTSD Superintendant John Barone, and <strong>The</strong>Milton “Yellowjacket”! Tips for the servers willbe donated. Later in the day, there will be freesledding at Sharp Park and guided snowshoeingat the Bove Property, if there is snow.A Family Sock Hop Saturday evening providesfun for all with the live band Bobby and theRetrotones who will provide music from the 50sand 60s. <strong>The</strong> dance will be from 7 to 10 pm atNew Life Fellowship Church. <strong>The</strong> event is free,however, please feel free to bring a donation tobenefit the Vermont Federation of Families forChildren’s Mental Health which serves familiesthroughout Vermont, including in Milton.Refreshments available for a small fee.Sunday, it’s back to the park for Sleigh Rides:$2 per person or $5 per family, Sled Dogs: $5per person, People-powered sled races, SnowVolleyball, Guided StoryWalk, Snow Golfprovided by Arrowhead Golf Course and morefrom 12:30 to 2:30 pm in Bombardier Park.Come have fun!SCHOOL NEWS<strong>The</strong>re are some exciting things coming up inthe middle school! On Friday, February 8,Blackberry Jam will be performing at the MiltonHigh School auditorium. <strong>The</strong> show starts at 7:30pm. <strong>The</strong>re’s a suggested donation of $5. Oneweek later, on Friday, February 15, the middleschool will be holding a Cupid Dance. <strong>The</strong> danceis from 7 to 9 pm and admission is $4. Pleasenote that this is not a formal dance. Students areencouraged to ‘dress up’ a little bit, but it’s notnecessary to buy anything formal.Also up and coming, the middle school will havea yearbook this year! We have just started thisproject and more information will be comingas soon as we iron out the details. Parents areencouraged to share pictures to be used in theyearbook. Within a week, we will have access tothe website and there will be a community linkfor posting/sharing pictures that can then beused in the yearbook.HIGH SCHOOL WRITERS PRESENT<strong>The</strong>re will be a Coffee House on Friday, February15, at 6:30 pm, in the Milton High School Library.MHS Writers Block hosts four to five CoffeeHouses a year to showcase the extraordinarymusical, artistic, and literary talents of MiltonHigh School students and teachers. <strong>The</strong> MHSlibrary is transformed into a lounge, andaudience members are treated to a night oforiginal poetry recitations, guitar and ukeleleperformances, singing, dancing, live comedy,and more! Community members are welcometo perform at the open mic, which takes placeat the end of every Coffee House. <strong>The</strong> event (aswell as food and drink) is provided to the schooland community free of charge by Writers Block.Questions? Please email Kelly Knight, WritersBlock Editor, atkknight@miltonyouth.org.TEEN TRIPS<strong>The</strong> MCYC still has room it’s snowshoeing tripover February break for MMS students. Only$10 and scholarships are available! Visit this linkfor more info or to register. www.miltonyouth.org/teen-trips.RECREATIONSTORYWALK: Storywalk is an innovativeprogram that combines walking outdoors withchildren’s books. Each month the Recreationstaff chooses a children’s book and a park. <strong>The</strong>pages of the book are laminated and mountedonto poles. Each page will lead you and yourchild down a trail to the next page. Enjoy thegreat outdoors in the Milton community whilereading with a child! This month’s book is Duckat the Door by Jackie Urbanovic and it’s at theBombardier Park Trails. Free and any time youwant. <strong>The</strong> StoryWalk Project was created byAnne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont anddeveloped in collaboration with the VermontBicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the KelloggHubbard Library.FOREVER YOUNG REMBRANDTS: <strong>The</strong>kids don’t get all the arty fun. Forever YoungRembrandts for Adults for ages 18 and up willbegin another round on Tuesday, February 5.Learning from the Masters! Young Rembrandts’step-by-step method and personal instructionare a great way for adults of any experience levelto learn drawing techniques. Create a different12x18 pastel composition each week, exploringthe works of some of art’s greatest masters.We will find inspiration through works suchas Edvard Munch’s <strong>The</strong> Scream, Vincent VanGogh’s Starry Night and Harvest at Le Crau,Monet’s Regatta at Argenteail, and more. Ifyou’ve ever been curious about this challengingand fun medium, this workshop is for you! Pleasewear an old shirt or smock to class.<strong>The</strong> instructor will be Michelle Kessler, andSession III will be held on Tuesdays, February5, 12 and 19 and March 12, 19 and 26, from 6to 7:30 pm each day, in the MHS Art Room (B);MHS Foods and Nutrition Classroom (C). <strong>The</strong>fee is $80 for the six-week session.COOKING FOR KIDS: Hey kids! Check out thiscool, new, after school program where you willlearn your way around the kitchen and how toprepare delicious, healthy meals! This three-partprogram culminates with a Milton CommunityDinner on Monday, March 11 where kids willhelp with the dinner preparation and familiesare invited to come share in the meal as well.<strong>The</strong> workshop is intended for students in grades5 to 8, and the instructor will be Steve Marinelli,MTSD Food Service Manager. <strong>The</strong> workshopwill be held on Mondays, February 11 and 18 andMarch 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm each day, in theMEMS 5/6 Cafeteria. <strong>The</strong> fee is $12 per student.LIBRARY PROGRAMSSTORYTIMES: A selection of story times withrelated activities runs throughout the yeareach week, under the direction of Kathy Dulac,Children’s Librarian. <strong>The</strong> storytime cycle is:Preschool Tuesdays at 10 am for ages three to fivewith books, songs, and crafts; Toddler sessionis Fridays at 10 am for 18 months to age 3 withbooks songs, and crafts; Infant time is Mondaysat 10 am with lap songs, books, and fun!OTHER EVENTS: <strong>The</strong> Adult Book Group meetsfirst Thursdays, for good books, good foodand good company-- essentially a book party!Sign up to borrow a copy of the month’s book.For February 7: <strong>The</strong> Language of Flowers byVanessa Diffenbaugh.Beginner Computer Classes are on the secondand third Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 pm.Participants must attend both classes. For moreinformation and to register, contact the libraryat 893-4644. <strong>The</strong> subject for February 13 and 20is Basic Internet.Legos At <strong>The</strong> Library meets the second Mondayof each month, February 11, from 3:30 to 5 pmand is for ages 7 to 12.Tech Talk at the Milton Public Library willbe held on Monday, February 11, at 7 pm, andTuesday, February 19 at 1 pm. Looking for helpwith your laptop, Nook, Kindle or tablet? Do youneed some basic assistance in setting up free<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 7email, getting on Facebook, adding attachmentsthrough Microsoft Word? Care to discuss latesttechnology trends in the world today? We canhelp! Visit the library for Tech Talk on the secondMonday night of the month at 7 pm or the thirdTuesday of the month at 1 pm at the library.Bring your device with you, if you can.Teen Wii Challenge will be held on Thursday,February 14 and meets on the second Thursdayof the month from 3:30 to 5 pm for ages 12 andup. Sign-up required; to sign up, call 893-4644.Come and join your friends for an afternoon offun and excitement!Middle School Books To Film will feature PercyJackson & <strong>The</strong> Lightning Thief by Rick Riordanon Thursday, February 21, from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Come join us for snacks and a movie. Signup required; to sign up, call 893-4644. Booksavailable at the library and are yours to keep!<strong>The</strong>re will be a Community Book Discussion onThursdays After-school at MHS and at 7 pm atMPL on February 21 featuring: Man Without AFace by Masha Gessen, A Day in the Life of IvanDenisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Cityof Thieves by David Benoof.<strong>The</strong>re will be a Food Drive and Movie Screeningon Wednesday, February 13, from 6 to 8 pm.Please bring a non-perishable food item or a$5 donation which goes to Milton’s food shelf.<strong>The</strong>re will be a screening of the documentary/movie Doctored in the Library meeting room.Sponsored by the Milton Chiropractic Center.HISTORY<strong>The</strong> Milton Historical Society will meet onWednesday, February 6 for a business meetingat 7:30 pm. <strong>The</strong>ir business meetings are a timefor members to learn what is going on, giveadvice, ideas and learn where they can help.<strong>The</strong>y hope for a strong showing of members atthis meeting to kick off the new year in style. <strong>The</strong>Milton Historical Society Museum is located at13 School Street.SENIOR LUNCHES<strong>The</strong> Groovy Lunch Bunch will meet for thefollowing events: Lunch on Friday, February 8--sloppy joes and salad are on the menu. <strong>The</strong>rewill be a foot clinic that morning beginning at8:30 am; please sign up-- first come, first served,numbers will be issued. Monday, February 11will feature a lunch of chicken with mushroomgravy, rice, and more. <strong>The</strong> meal for Wednesday,February 13 will be the National Honor Society’sannual Valentine’s Luncheon and Entertainmentfor us. It is always enjoyable so hope many willbe able to attend. <strong>The</strong> menu is subject to changefor that day. Friday, February 15 will providecream of broccoli soup and tuna salad sandwichmakings.Birthdays coming up are Fernand Lefebvre onFebruary 10 and Dick St. Amour and GlennaGermain, both on February 19.All meals and programs are sponsored by theChamplain Valley Agency on Aging and areheld at the Milton Arrowhead Senior Citizens’Center unless otherwise noted. Seniors age 60and over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 893-1619, at least 25 hours ahead for reservations. A$4 donation is appreciated. Meal site manageris Barb “Andy” Joachim 309-8790. Milton’sCVAA advocate in Julie Petersen at 865-0360 0r1-800-642-5119.GUIDED NATURE WALKJoin Naturalist Laurie DiCesare on Saturday,February 16, when we will be exploring the BoveProperty, beginning at the brand new parkingarea at 599 Westford Road. Walking at an easypace, we’ll check out signs of wildlife: insecteggs, animal tracks, and green life: wildflowerseedpods, winter buds. We’ll talk about plantanimalinteractions, Native American andcurrent uses of plants and which ones you couldeat if you were “starving in the woods”. <strong>The</strong> walkwill take place from 10 am to Noon, and the feeis $8 per person.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 8State Wide Valentine Wine &Chocolate WeekendFebruary 9 & 10 • Noon to 5:00 p.m.Pairings: three ice ciderswith dark chocolate hardcaramels made withHall Home Place applecider syrup andlocally-made biscotti.Special WeekendDiscounts!Call 928-30914445 Main St.Isle La MotteFebruary CIDER CalendarHappy Valentine’s Day from your friends and neighbors at CIDER. You’re invited to join <strong>The</strong> Neighborscommunity, senior meals program located at the South Hero Congregational Church or on a CIDER excursionor shopping trip. <strong>The</strong> CIDER wheelchair-accessible vans are a safe, warm, and convenient way for Grand IsleCounty elders and persons with disabilities to travel. Seating is limited and reservations may be made, bycalling CIDER at 372-6425. Cost is by donation only.On Wednesday, February 13: Music and Poetry of Valentine’s Day with Rae Patrick at <strong>The</strong> Neighbors from11:30 am to Noon; Friday, February 15: Shopping Trip to Plattsburgh Wal-Mart with lunch at Jade Restaurant;Monday, January 25: Foot and Blood Pressure Clinic at <strong>The</strong> Neighbors, 10 am to Noon, RSVP, suggesteddonation of $10. Don’t forget to bring a towel!Shopping and appointment trips to Saint Albans on Thursdays, February 7, 21 and 28.Volunteer drivers needed! To volunteer, call 372-6425.What’s Cooking at<strong>The</strong> Neighbors in FebruaryGet out and enjoy a tasty and nutritional lunch with your friends and neighbors. Good food and good peopleand a price you can’t beat! Reservations may be made, and are most appreciated, by calling <strong>The</strong> NeighborsCommunity Meals Program, serving elders and persons with disabilities, at 372-4642 on Monday, Wednesday,or Friday mornings from 8 to 11 am. You may also call CIDER at 372-6425; Monday through Friday from 8 amto 4:30 pm.Meals are served at Noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the South Hero Congregational Church.Home-delivered meals for eligible individuals are available Monday through Friday south of the drawbridge,SnowFarmVineyardPairings of all wineswith chocolate heartsfrom Vermont Nut-FreeChocolates! Red wines withdark chocolate. Whiteswith milk chocolate andLate Harvest Vignoles withcrispy chocolates.Call 372-9463190 West Shore Rd.South Heroand currently, Tuesdays and Thursdays north of the drawbridge. Wheelchairaccessibletransportation is available at no cost. A donation of $4 is requested,$3.50 for home-delivered meals. All meals include bread, juice, and a choiceof milk, coffee, or tea, and are salt free according to Agency on Aging nutritionstandards.<strong>The</strong> menu includes: Tuesday, February 5- Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Potatoes,Carrot Salad; Wednesday, February 6- Hot Soups, Egg Salad Sandwich, Crackers;Thursday, February 7- Ravioli, Cheese, String Beans, Fruit; Friday, February 8-Homemade Pizza, Tossed Salad, Chocolate Chip Cake; Monday, February 11- Chili,Rice, Tossed Salad, Corn Bread, Cake; Tuesday, February 12- Roast Pork, Potatoes,Beets, Applesauce; Wednesday, February 13- BBQ Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw,Beets; Thursday, February 14- Chicken Cacciatore, Cauliflower, Curly Pasta; Friday,February 15- Baked Haddock, Red Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables; Monday, February18- Tuna Noodle Casserole, Hummingbird Cake; Tuesday, February 19- VegetableStir Fry, Rice, Egg Rolls, Waldorf Salad; Wednesday, February 20- Chicken Gravy,Biscuits, Peas, Cranberry Sauce; Thursday, February 21- Hamburger Pie, Carrots,Broccoli Salad; Friday, February 22- Mac and Cheese, Fish Sticks, Parmesan HerbBread; Monday, February 25- Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Banana Oat Bread; Tuesday,February 26- SalmonCakes, Peas, Home Fries, Cabbage Salad; Wednesday,February 27- Goulash, Cottage Cheese, Salad, Shirley’s Cake; Thursday, February28- Stuffed Peppers, Spanish Rice, Squash.Vermont Winemakers to HostSecond Annual Wine andChocolate WeekendVermont winemakers are hosting a statewide Wine and Chocolate Weekend onFebruary 9 and 10 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Fourteen wineries around Vermonthave paired at least one of their wines with a local chocolate confection or otherVermont dessert product. Many have partnered with Vermont chocolate makersto put a local twist on the classic combination.<strong>The</strong> full range of Vermont wines will be on display during the Wine and Chocolateweekend, including black currant cassis, honey mead, ice cider and grape winesmade from varieties like Marquette, La Crescent, and Louise.Some of the sweets are homemade, some made by chocolate makers specificallyfor the wine pairing, and some are quite surprising. Spicy chocolate popcorn willbe featured with one of Huntington River Vineyard’s red wines. This year, visitorswill find many different approaches to pairing wine with treats, from sweet tospicy. Champlain Orchards is serving their own apple pie with their ice cider, anapple-upon-apple dessert special.“To help spice up Valentine’s Day, we’re teaming up with Lily B’s Cupcakes,” NicholeWolfgang of Artesano Mead said. “Our Chili Cinnamon Mead will be paired withLily B’s Mexican Chocolate cupcakes.”<strong>The</strong> participating wineries will be open from Noon to 5 pm during the Wineand Chocolate weekend. Wine and chocolate tastings are free. Visitors can alsopurchase a bottle of the featured wine with the accompanying chocolates forValentine’s Day gifts.Local wineries participating in the Wine and Chocolate Weekend include: EastShore Vineyard of Grand Isle who will showcase: Dark chocolate bark with raisinsand cranberries paired with 2011 St Croix; Chili-infused truffles paired with 2010Cabernet Franc; cheese pairings from Vt Butter & Cheese (Bijou and Cremont)with 2011 Cabernet Franc; cello and violin accompaniment. For more information,call 802-859-9463 or visit www.eastshorevineyard.com.Hall Home Place Ice Cider in Isle La Motte with: three ice ciders with dark chocolatehard caramels made with Hall Home Place apple cider syrup and locally-madebiscotti. For more information, call 928-3091 or visit www.hallhomeplace.com.Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero with: all wines with chocolate hearts fromVermont Nut-Free Chocolates— Leon Millot, Baco Noir, and Crescent Bay Redwith the dark chocolate; Seyval Blanc, Traminette, and Riesling with the milkchocolate; and Late Harvest Vignoles and Vidal Blanc Ice Wine with crispychocolates. Accompanied by colorful paintings of sunflowers by Islands painterPaula Bradley. For more information, call 372-9463 or visit www.snowfarm.com.For more details about the Wine and Chocolate Weekend, visit www.VermontGrapeAndWineCouncil.com. <strong>The</strong> Vermont Grape and Wine Councilis a consortium of over 25 wineries, vineyards and farms in Vermont that areproducing interesting and delicious wines, ciders and other fermented productsindigenous to the Northern state.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7- Playgroup at the Alburgh Family Center from9:30 to 11 am for ages 0 to 6.FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8- Bonfire on the Ice and Chamber Chili Cook-off infront of the North Hero House starts at 5 pm.- Basic Argentine Tango class at the North HeroCommunity Hall from 7 to 9 pm; fee charged.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9- Champlain Islands Ice Marathon, Nordic Skatingand Sled Dog Demonstration on North Hero’s CityBay.- Barn Dance at Kristy’s Corner, Route 314, GrandIsle from 8 pm to Midnight; featuring Red and <strong>The</strong>Workingman Band. $10 cover, BYOB and no minors.- Motorcycle Flea Market and Winterfest at theSaint Amadeus Hall from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.- Isle La Motte Community Organization generalmeeting starts at 9 am at the Isle La MotteElementary School.- Learn-to-Skate Day at the new ice rink next toFolsom School, South Hero from Noon to 4 pm.- Vermont Wine and Chocolate Weekend withevents at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, EastShore Vineyard, Grand Isle and Hall Home PlaceIce Cider, Isle La Motte from Noon to 5 pm.SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10- Champlain Islands Ice Marathon, Nordic Skatingand Sled Dog Demonstration on North Hero’s CityBay.- Grand Isle 8 th Grade Calcutta at McKee’s IslandPub and Pizza, South Hero.- Benefit breakfast at Saint Rose of Lima, SouthHero from 6 to 11 am.- Vermont Wine and Chocolate Weekend withevents at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, EastShore Vineyard, Grand Isle and Hall Home PlaceIce Cider, Isle La Motte from Noon to 5 pm.MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11- Grand Isle County Sheriff Department Parent/Student Forum at the Grand Isle ElementarySchool; pizza at 5:30 pm, presentation startsaround 5:50.- Keeler Bay Marina Dock Proposal Plan PublicInformational Meeting at the South Hero TownOffice starts at 6 pm.TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12- A Tour of Cambodia with South Hero’s Lyn Jarvison WCAX-TV’s Across the Fence at 12:10 pm.- Healthy People, Strong Communities Public InputMeeting at the Grand Isle Elementary Librarystarts at 6:30 pm.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13- Breastfeeding Support Group at the AlburghFamily Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am with BabyMassage starting at 10:30.- A Tour of Cambodia with South Hero’s Lyn Jarvison WCAX-TV’s Across the Fence at 12:10 pm.- Island Arts meeting at the North Hero CommunityHall starts at 7 pm.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14- Playgroup at the Alburgh Family Center from9:30 to 11 am for ages 0 to 6.- Parenting Workshop at the Alburgh Family Centerfrom 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16- F-f-frozen Chosen Regatta, Kids Fishing Derby,Flapjack Breakfast and Trek to Knight Island andpickup hockey games in North Hero’s City Bayand Sweetheart Boogie Valentine’s Dance at NorthHero Community Hall.- Saint Ann Cabin Fever Roast Pork and BeansDinner at Saint Ann Parish Hall, 41 Main Street,Milton starts at 5:30 pm.- Sweet Heart Boogie at the North Hero CommunityHall from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. $10. Cash Bar.SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17- F-f-frozen Chosen Regatta, Kids Fishing Derby,Flapjack Breakfast and Trek to Knight Island andpickup hockey games in North Hero’s City Bay.MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18- Healthy People, Strong Communities Public InputMeeting at the Swanton Village Complex starts at6:30 pm.TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19- Food Shelf at the Alburgh Family Canter from 10am to Noon.- YOGI Little League Registration at Folsom Schoolin South Hero from 6 to 8 pm.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20- YOGI Little League Registration at Grand IsleSchool from 6 to 8 pm.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21- Playgroup at the Alburgh Family Center from9:30 to 11 am for ages 0 to 6.- Winter Wonderland Celebration at the Church ofthe Nativity on Canada Street, Swanton starts at 11am.- Parenting Workshop at the Alburgh Family Centerfrom 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.- Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Misusediscussion from Noon to 1 pm at NorthwesternCounseling & Support Services in the Main Office,Main Conference Room.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23- Spaghetti Dinner in support of Big Change Round-Up at the Saint Amadeus Parish Center in Alburghfrom 4:30 to 7:30 pm.SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24- <strong>The</strong> Collins Perley Figure Skating Club presentsBritish Invasion starting at 2 pm.TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26- Food Shelf at the Alburgh Family Canter from 10am to Noon.THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28- Playgroup at the Alburgh Family Center from9:30 to 11 am for ages 0 to 6.- Red Cross Blood Drive at the South HeroCongregational Church from 1 to 6 pm.SUNDAY, MARCH 3- Spaghetti Dinner at the Weathercock in Chazy,New York from 11 am to 3 pm.THURSDAY, MARCH 7- YOGI Little League Registration at Grand IsleSchool from 6 to 8 pm.FRIDAY, MARCH 8- YOGI Little League Registration at Grand IsleSchool from 6 to 8 pm.SATURDAY, MARCH 16- Get Lucky Tonight Saint Patrick’s Day dinner,dance and silent auction at Folsom School in SouthHero from 6 to 11 pm.- All-you-can-eat Saint Patrick’s Day corned beefdinner with dessert and entertainment by Isle LaMotte’s Seawolves starts at 6 pm at McKee’s IslandPub & Pizza, South Hero.SATURDAY, APRIL 6- Franklin County Quilt Show at Saint Albans CityHall from 9 am to 4 pm.SUNDAY, APRIL 7- Franklin County Quilt Show at Saint Albans CityHall from 10 am to 3 pm.South Hero Residentto Host Cambodia andVietnam Touron Across the FenceLyn Jarvis, of South Hero, and WCAX-TV’s SharonMeyer will host a tour of Cambodia and Vietnam onTuesday and Wednesday February 12 and 13 at 12:12pm on Channel 3. <strong>The</strong>ir first stop will be Siem Reap,gateway to the floating fishing village of Chong Kneasthat moves with the ebb and flow of the Tonle SapRiver, “Something that must be seen to be believed,”says Jarvis. Nearby are the ancient ruins of AngkorWat, one of the wonders of the architectural world.It was the center of the dynamic Khmer Empire thatruled much of Asia from the 9th to the 15th century.<strong>The</strong> Vietnam War is a fading memory and the countryis vibrant with friendly people. Ho Chi Minh, formerlySaigon, is a bustling industrial center welcomingvisitors from around the world. Other stops include<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 9China Beach, the landing site of US Marines in 1965,now a luxury resort area; an organic vegetable farmin Tra Que; Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam; and HaLong Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, with some 1,600islands. Many of them are hollow with enormouscaves, including the Thien Grotto.“You don’t take a vacation, a vacation takes you,” sayMeyer and Jarvis so join them for many unexpectedhappenings and adventures on Across the Fence.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 10North HeroNewsCourtney A. Schaetznheronews@yahoo.comBIRTHDAYSHappy Birthday to Dennis Berard onFebruary 5; Michelle Dubuque on February6; Peter Lawrence, Sr. and my beautiful niece:Leila Straight on February 8; Grace McCarty onFebruary 9 and Jan Peterson on February 11--best birthday wishes to you all!ANNIVERSARIESHappy Anniversary to Rich and Renee Roseon February 11—best wishes for many more!GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS FORNORDIC SKATING GEAR<strong>The</strong> first annual Champlain Islands IceMarathon, a two-day event, will take placethe first weekend of Great Ice in Grand Isle.Marathon Skating International has offered apair of Nordic skates with boots, binding andblades for a raffle. <strong>The</strong> skates will be awardedto the winning raffle ticket-holder on Sunday,February 10, at 1 pm, during the final awardsceremony for the Ice Marathon.Tickets are $5 and will be on sale at Hero’sWelcome and the Islands Chamber office. Formore information, call 372-8400.GREAT ICE IN GRAND ISLEGreat Ice in Grand Isle is back for itsseventh year! Festivities will be held in NorthHero on February 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17. A quickreminder of what you have to look forward to:Chamber Chili Cook-off, bonfire on the ice, firstannual ice marathon, Nordic skating, sled dogdemonstrations, F-f-frozen Chosen Regatta,kid’s fishing derby, flapjack breakfast, trek toKnight Island and hockey games.Got a great chili recipe? Join the cook-off;it’s only $5 to enter and you can do so by callingSherri at the Chamber, 372-8400.Be sure to get started on your human-poweredice machine for the F-f-frozen Chosen Regatta,and don’t forget that volunteers are needed forthis fun, community event; call the Chamber tooffer your assistance.PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTERBy: Joe Resteghini, PrincipalIf you would like to be a part of cycle of learningthat is happening at school please considerjoining me for our report card restructuringmeeting, which will take place on Wednesday,February 6 at 5:30 pm. It offers the opportunityto share in the process of further developing thevision of North Hero School.LIBRARY NEWSBy: Judy Poquette, LibrarianHOURS: Tuesday- 2 to 7 pm, Thursday- 10am to 3 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 1 pm.ONLINE CATALOG: Great news! Ourlibrary catalog is now online. You can find iton our new website, www.northherolibrary.org.(Internet Explorer users need to check the upperleft corner for instructions to enter directly.) Wewant to thank Julow Computing for designingour site.NEW MATERIALS: Books: Kind of Kinby Rilla Askew, Honorable Lies by RobertMacomber, Robert Parker’s Ironhorse by RobertKnott, Insane city by Dave Barry, Private Berlinby James Patterson, A cold and lonely place bySara J. Henry. DVDS: Taken 2. Kids Books:Clementine, Volumes 2, 3 & 4.WI-FI: Available 24/7 from our parking lot.Free public computers are also available.Hochelaga’s YWCA inturmoilBy: Susan DavisOver the last several months the YWCA of Vermont,owners of Camp Hochelega in South Hero, have beenembroiled in an internal organizational turmoil. <strong>The</strong>century-old women’s organization, now based inWinooski, saw an annual meeting overflow into atwo-day affair complete with an ousting of a numberof members of the Board who were replaced byformer Board members. Even proxy votes came intoplay.It’s a rather confusing state of affairs for outsiders,which is why a young woman from Grand Isle,Rebecca McCray took the initiative to find out justwhat was going on in an institution about which shecares deeply. .McCray, who both attended and worked at CampHochelaga and is a YWCA member, called a meetingto help other Island residents and supporters of theYWCA clarify the rumors and innuendo that hassurfaced over the last few weeks.McCray invited past Board Members and YWCAexecutive staff, none of whom showed up at theThursday evening meeting. <strong>The</strong> current President,Renee Mobbs, Esq., sent a short letter via MarianFritz, a South Hero resident who also serves on theYW’s finance committee. In the letter Mobbs notedthe “many opinions, rumors and perspectives circlingthe community about the state of the organizationand its Board of Directors”, adding that she welcomedthe opportunity of discourse but felt that all membersof the YWCA should have an “equal opportunity toparticipate and engage”.<strong>The</strong> letter went on to invite the public or anyconcerned YW member to the next official publicmeeting, which will be held on Thursday, February21, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at the ECHO Lake Aquariumand Science Center in Burlington.That “next official public meeting” is actually a SpecialMembership Meeting that was called via petitionand whose primary raison d’être is the removal ofMembers of the Board of Directors and the electionof their replacements. Katie Little, a former YWboard member who became part of a “banned groupof members” was a leader in the ousting of boardmembers at the annual meeting and is also one ofthe individuals, who by proxy votes, was reinstatedon that Board. Little was also part of the break-offgroup that founded the Camp Hochelega AlumnaOrganization, which was forced to stand down by acease and desist court order.<strong>The</strong>re’s more but it’s all very complicated and hardto get your head around. <strong>The</strong> Special Meeting mightbring everything to a head and resolve many issuesor it just might create more controversy.“All we want to do is create a more functionalBoard,” said Little. “One that has a balance of peoplewho represent Hochelaga as well as the other YWprograms. Everyone involved believes in the YWmission,” she added.Meet the Candidates atILMCO’s GeneralMeeting<strong>The</strong> Isle La Motte Community Organization (ILMCO)will hold a general meeting on Saturday, February 9,beginning at 9 am at the Isle La Motte ElementarySchool. <strong>The</strong> agenda will include a discussion as towhether ILMCO will serve food beverages at TownMeeting as was done last year.Also, there will be an opportunity to meet thecandidates who are running for election this year.<strong>The</strong> candidates are: Selby Turner for Select Board;Betsy Howland for Town Clerk and Treasurer; RustySpaulding, Moderator for Town and School Meeting;Deb Daly for Lister; Chris Smith for Keeper of theCemetery, Mary Labrecque for Delinquent TaxCollector. All of the above are running unopposed.For School Board, Jennifer Rafferty is running againstincumbent Barbara Callahan.All are welcome to attend the meeting.Get Lucky in SouthHeroGet out and celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in SouthHero. <strong>The</strong> Champlain Island Parent Child Center ishosting a Get Lucky Tonight Saint Patrick’s Day dinner,dance and silent auction at Folsom School in SouthHero. <strong>The</strong> event is going to be held on Saturday,March 16, from 6 to 11 pm and expect impressiveitems for the silent auction this year. <strong>The</strong> event is$45 per person for dinner and dancing and $40 perperson if paid before March 1. Tickets are availableat Parent Child Center, 372-4704 or by email atcwcipcc@fairpoint.net and at Hero’s Welcome inNorth Hero. Gourmet dinner is by My Kid’s Kitchen,music by DJ and cash bar.> CHURCH SERVICES >Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.SUNDAY WORSHIP AT 10:00 A.M.Nursery care- Sunday SchoolYouth Activities- Adult Study GroupsWe Invite and Welcome Everyone.Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: ccshvt@gmail.comwww.vtcucc.org/South_Hero • www.facebook.com/CCSHVTOffice Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pmIsland Roman Catholic ParishesServing the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,Isle La Motte & South HeroMASS SCHEDULESt. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.St. Rose of Lima, South Hero-Saturday: 4:00 p.m.Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, PastorSt. Amadeus Office 796-3481St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092Champlain Islands ParishRev. Hyungyong ChoiServicesIsle La Motte<strong>The</strong> Churches with...United MethodistChurch SundayOPEN HEARTS...8:00 a.m.North Hero UMCWorshipOPEN MINDS...9:30 a.m.Grand Isle UnitedOPEN DOORS...Methodist ChurchSunday 11 a.m. Parish Office 372-6638UNION BIBLE CHURCHMain St., Route 2, Alburgh, VTDr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor796-3055Independent—Bible Believing—Gospel PreachingSUNDAY School & Bible Study _______ 9:30AMSUNDAY Worship__________________ 10:30AMWEDNESDAY Prayer Mtg. & Bible Study 7:00PMWEDNESDAY Children's Bible Club____ 7:00PM“A Friendly and Joyful Welcome Awaits You”Nursery Provided at all Serviceswebsite: www.unionbiblechurch.orgGOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCHA non-denominational GospelCrusade affiliated ChurchCORNER ROUTE 2 AND ROUTE 129SOUTH ALBURGH, VERMONT 05440REV. C. ANDREW CHRYSLER, PASTOR(802)782-9384“God’s Word has the answer”WORSHIP......SUNDAY 9:00 AMPRAYER - WEDNESDAY 6:00 PMTHE BORDERS REGIONALMINISTRYEpiscopal Diocese of VT & Anglican Diocese of Montrealwww.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.orgSunday, February 10 th10 a.m. St. Thomas’, Noyan6 miles north of St. Luke’s on Vt/Quebec Route 225Sunday, February 17 th10:30 a.m. St. Luke’s, AlburghUS Route 2 next to American Legion<strong>The</strong> Rev. Thora L. Chadwick • 802-863-8036Island Bible FellowshipNorth Hero Community HallRoute 2, North Hero, VTSunday Service at 9:00 a.m.All Welcome - Come As You Are!Pastor Larry A. Rohm - 802-393-9427
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 12Dave OliverPainting50 Years in BusinessResidential • CommercialTaping • Wall CoveringInterior & Exterior Painting~ Challenges Accepted ~H: 372-5757C: 598-2539“We Can Fix What ThoseOther Guys Did”North Hero, VT(802)372-9514I r i c k E x c a v a t i n gBulldozer, Backhoe, Dump Truck, Stone, Gravel, SandSeptic Systems & Water Lines - All Kinds of Work!F R E E796-3571Road Grader Estimates Alburg, VTDeath NoticesJOAN G. TETREAULTJoan Kathryn (Garrand) Tetreault, 76,formerly of Mooers, passed away peacefullyJan. 30, 2013 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home.She was born June 29, 1936 in Plattsburgh,the youngest child and only daughter of thelate Alphonse “Alfonzo” T. and Helen (Tulley)Garrand of Mooers.Joan was a 1954 graduate of Mooers CentralSchool, and graduated in 1955 from AlbanyBusiness College. On September 1, 1956, she wasmarried to Wendell R. Tetreault at St. Joseph’sChurch in Mooers by Rev. Roger Poirier. <strong>The</strong>ywere married for 35 years before he passedaway on October 19, 1991. Joan would like tobe remembered most as a loving wife, mother,and grandmother, devoted to her family, friends,and to her community. From the 1950s-1980s,she was employed by Marshall’s Hardwarein downtown Plattsburgh, Dragoon’s FarmEquipment in Mooers, Trimex Enterprises andAcme Engineering in Mooers, and AubuchonHardware in Champlain. For a short time, shedelivered meals for the Mooers Senior Citizen’sNutrition Program. From 1963-1975, she heldvarious positions in the village of Mooers: VillageClerk, Treasurer, and Tax Collector. She was adevoted communicant of St. Joseph’s Churchin Mooers, a member of the church financecommittee, Mooers Fire Dept. Auxiliary, and aRed Cross Liaison during the Ice Storm of 1998.As long as she was able, Joan enjoyed cooking forfamily and friends, gardening, the outdoors, andpainting. She survived for over a year more thandoctors predicted, which is a testament to herstrength and perseverance through hard times.Survivors include two daughters, BrendaMumley and her husband Michael of WestShore Rd., Alburgh, VT, Julie Lafountainand her husband Billy of Mesa, AZ; one son,Jonathan W. Tetreault (partner Eric Mundell) ofIndianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Daniel Mumley(companion Olivia Muir) of Saint Albans, VT,Jason Mumley (companion Megan Kittell) ofAlburgh, VT, Andrew & Adam Hendrickson ofCarthage, IN, Gillian Hernandez of Miami, FL;step grandchildren, Holly Lafountain (partnerHector Espinosa) of West Hollywood, CA,Bobbi Lafountain (partner Tiffany Titus) ofCrown Point, NY, Adam Lafountain (partnerCraig Vaughn) of Plattsburgh, NY; and onegreat-grandchild, Aubrey Muir-Mumley ofSaint Albans. One brother, Arlen Garrand Sr.of Mooers also survives, in addition to sisterin-laws Rita Garrand, Mary Ellen Garrand, andAnita Garrand of Mooers, and Mary H. Tetreaultof West Chazy, and several nieces and nephews.She is also survived by several close friends.In addition to her husband and parents, Joanwas predeceased by brothers Warren Garrand,Rodney Garrand, and Wayne T. Garrand; sistersinlaw and brother-in-law Luella Garrand,Wanda Renadette, Joyce Duquette, and EugeneL. Tetreault.Calling hours were held Sunday, February3. A Mass of Christian burial was celebratedMonday, February 4, at St. Joseph’s Church inMooers, with Rev. Gerald A. Cerank officiating.Burial will take place in the spring, in St. Joseph’sCatholic (Riverside) Cemetery in Mooers.Donations made in memory of Joan to St.Joseph’s Church in Mooers, or to the MooersEMS. Arrangements are in the care of the RossFuneral Home, 2586 Route 11, MooersSuspects Arrested for<strong>The</strong>fts from AlburghEstateOn December 10, 2012 the Vermont State Police,with the assistance of Grand Isle Sheriff’s Departmentand Swanton Police Department, initiated aninvestigation into reports of large quantities of goldcoins being sold in and around various businessesin the Chittenden County area. <strong>The</strong> initial reportinvolved gold coins being sold that were valued inthe tens of thousands of dollars. Early investigationdetermined that multiple subjects from the Alburghand Swanton area were selling the same style of coin.Independently, the subjects selling the coins advisedthe coin dealers that they received the coins as aninheritance.Through multiple interviews, it was determined thatthe coins originated from a vacant house in Alburgh.<strong>The</strong> home had been vacant following the death ofthe male owner, Radkin. After his death the estateremained vacant for several months. During thistime multiple suspects stole items from the estate toinclude a vehicle, miscellaneous antique items, andvarious metal items for scrap. <strong>The</strong> suspects eventuallymade entry into the home and outbuildings on theproperty. In the process of burglarizing the buildingslarge quantities of gold coins were located and stolen.<strong>The</strong> coins were subsequently sold at various coin andjewelry dealers around Chittenden County for cash.<strong>The</strong> accused include: Jennifer Jarvis, 32 years old,Alburgh who was arrested on January 24, 2013and released on citation. Arraignment is scheduledfor Monday, February 25 in Grand Isle County forcharges including: Welfare Fraud-Felony, Burglary,Agg OOC, Possession and Sale of stolen property.Ricky Benjamin 35 years old, Alburgh, was arrestedon January 8, 2013, lodged at NWCC for a lack of$75,000 bail, and arraigned on January 9, 2013 forBurglary, Agg OOC, Possession and sale of stolenproperty. Mark Mumley 52 years old, Alburgh, wasarrested on January 28, 2013, lodged at NWCC fora lack of $75,000 bail, and arraigned on January29, 2013 for Burglary, Possession and Sale of stolenproperty, Possession and control of regulated drug-Morphine. Shawn Farrell, 41 years old, of Swanton,was arrested on January 30, 2013, lodged at NWCCfor a lack of $75,000 bail, and arraigned on January31, 2013 for Possession and Sale of Stolen property,Possession of Marijuana-Felony, Possession andcontrol of regulated drug.Through the course of the investigation the VT StatePolice worked with the coin and jewelry store ownersand determined that approximately $207,000 ingold coins were stolen from the estate and sold bythe above listed defendants. <strong>The</strong> estimate will likelyincrease with continuing investigation. <strong>The</strong> value ofeach coin involved ranges from $350 to $1,800 percoin. <strong>The</strong> coins have since been sold by the dealersto a smelter to be melted down. As of January 31,2013 approximately $5,000 worth of gold coins wererecovered from Farrell.<strong>The</strong> State Police continue to investigate this case andanticipate more arrests. Anyone with informationregarding Radkin, the Radkin Estate, or otherinformation relevant to this case are encouragedto call the State Police at 802-878-7111. Questionsregarding the progress of the case can be directed tothe Grand Isle State Attorney and the Franklin CountyState Attorney.<strong>The</strong> State Police are reminding citizens of the highprice of gold and silver. This commodity is the targetof many burglaries due to the easy sale and high cashvalue. Please take time to document your valuables,be vigilant about the security of you property, andbe cautious that the presence of your valuables doesnot become common knowledge.NCSS Welcomes theCommunityto Grand RoundsNCSS welcomes community members to join stafffor in-depth discussions on a wide-range of humanservices topics taught by professionals. Topics includethe areas of behavioral health, children, youth andfamilies plus, developmental services. Prescriptionand Over-the-Counter Drug Misuse will be discussedon Thursday, February 21 from Noon to 1 pm atNorthwestern Counseling & Support Services in theMain Office, Main Conference Room. Mary Pickener,Substance Abuse Prevention Consultant, Alcohol andDrug Abuse Programs from the Vermont Departmentof Health will be the presenter.This is a great opportunity to learn more aboutspecific subjects and many of the services that areavailable through NCSS. Be sure to advise if any specialaccommodations are needed: wheelchair access,interpreters, etc. Just because its medicine, doesn’tmean it is always safe. By the end of this trainingsession you will know more about prescription andover-the-counter (OTC) drugs and their misuse inVermont. Recognize the difference between use andmisuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.Understand the prevalence of the problem in the USand Vermont. Plus, learn prevention strategies.Feel free to bring and enjoy your lunch during thepresentation. Space is limited; to register, call RachaelCobb at 393-6406.
To the Editor,It was withgreat sadnessand anger that Iread the “Islandsin the Sun SeniorBuilding” reportin the AlburghNews (page four)of the January29, 2013 issue of<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>. <strong>The</strong>cut-and-dry andmatter of facts ofthis report, as mentioned by many people I havespoken to in the past week, have prompted me towrite this letter. I know that I am not the only onequestioning the right of a Select board to decidethe fate of a historical building in this area to bedemolished. I realize they are elected officials,but can a building that belongs to the town bedestroyed without all the options explored with/and the townspeople’s approval? I firmly believethis needs to be questioned!As a 56 year old resident North Hero, havingproudly sat on the board of the Board of Directorsof the Islands in the Sun Seniors for three years, Ihave no say in this matter. <strong>The</strong> residents of Alburghdo! <strong>The</strong> Senior Center will continue “activities”regardless of location. I’m asking you to care abouta building that holds so many memories for somany members of the community. It was a belovedschoolhouse commonly referred to by locals as the“Village School”.<strong>The</strong> Alburgh Select board has asked for anadvisory report of the Senior’s belongings fortheir meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, February 14at the Municipal Building. I ask all persons withquestions and concerns regarding the historyand future of this building to attend this meeting.Please, Alburgh residents: you have a right to ask.Respectfully,Donna Holcomb LaroseNorth HeroTo the Editor:It is nice to have a volunteer Fire Departmentin a small town. That being said, the GIVFD hasstrapped the burden of almost $2 million on thetax-payers of Grand Isle for a new building. Inone town meeting, the GIVFD stated repeatedlythat they were uninterested in any option exceptwhat they wanted. So, a less expensive, morecost-effective choice was not an option to even beconsidered. So, now, we, the Grand Isle tax-payers,are stuck with the bill. Surely, a full-time workforce with new equipment is next. <strong>The</strong> GIVFD hasproven that they are willing to do continual votinguntil they get what they want. <strong>The</strong> GIVFD mustthink that Grand Isle tax-payers have money toburn. Wait, that doesn’t sound right. How aboutjust flushing money down the toilet. Oh, forgetthat, there will be no septic system. Oh well, justgrin and bear it and pay more unnecessary taxes.Richard RyderGrand IsleIsland Arts Continuesto Serve Grand IsleCountyIsland Arts thanks its many local supporters. In2012, Island Arts continued making a difference inNorth Hero as it does in all of the towns in the LakeChamplain Islands. Island Arts spent $15,383 tosupport our county youth services with scholarships,financial aid, ArtsBoost and free children’s eventsand performances. Monies for the youth programscome from all the people who attend concerts, manygenerous friends and grants.Island Arts is an enthusiastic and devoted all-volunteerorganization whose purpose is to celebrate, fosterand support creativity in Grand Isle County with allprofits going to support youth and adult scholarshipsin such areas as music, writing, theater, painting andother creative projects.In 2012, Robert Foley, a long-time summer residentof North Hero, created an endowed yearly $500scholarship to honor the memory of his late wife,Priscilla Rose. She was very active in the work of IslandArts and supportive of its mission. She was part of agroup of summer residents who work with the IslandArts Board to enhance fundraising and endowments.For many years she was a friend and supporter of thearts in the Lake ChamplainIslands. Island Arts isgrateful to Robert Foleyfor his generous memorialto Priscilla Rose which willhonor her and her passionfor years to come.In 2012, Island Artscelebrated twenty-nineyears of service to GrandIsle County. In additionto professional concertsand events, Island Artspresents workshops,programs for children,craft shows and galleryexhibits. Each summerthe curriculum of theAcademy is different andunique. Summer campsare offered to childrenand adults presented byprofessionals and expertsin a wide variety of fields.All profits directly benefitIsland Arts programs.Watch for announcementsof 2013 summer programsby visiting www.islandarts.orgArtsBoost is a grantprogram for all five Islandschools with a goal ofenriching and extendingthe school arts curriculumthrough its teachers and schools. We reach out toart, music, drama, and literature teachers as well asany other teacher who wishes to expand the artistichorizons of her/his students beyond the regularcurriculum. During the 2012 calendar year, all fiveschools shared a grant totaling $2500 for wide scaleprojects or concerts on a district wide or multi schoolbasis.Students in grades K to 4 from the North HeroElementary School were part of a district wideperformance of “No Strings Marionettes” on March22 at the Grand Isle School. On April 13, all studentsfrom Alburgh, Isle La Motte, North Hero, and GrandIsle schools attended a Big Band Concert in Alburgh.Also, a number of North Hero students were involvedin the Grand Isle County Music Fest on April 19. OnDecember 12, students from North Hero and Isle laMotte experienced a performance of Treasure Islandpartially funded by Island Arts.Thank you for joining us as a volunteer, friend ordonor. We meet every second Wednesday: February13 at 7 pm in our office in the North Hero CommunityHall. Come; you will be warmly welcomed.Martin Luther King, Jr.Honored by South HeroStudentsDuring an inspirational August 11,1957, sermon, theDr. Martin Luther King Jr. challenged his congregationto service: “An individual has not begun to live until hecan rise above the narrow horizons of his particularindividualistic concerns to the broader concerns ofall humanity. Every person must decide, at somepoint, whether they will walk in the light of creativealtruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.This is the judgment. Life’s most persistent andurgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”Children from kindergarten to 8th grade at FolsomSchool answered that call to service and honoredKing’s memory last week in myriad ways, includingsharing literature with seniors and preschoolers andbaking for the Food Shelf.Middle school students at Folsom have been readingliterature and discussing anti-bullying literature andother themes of peace after winning a Mercy Peacegrant from the Sisters of Mercy in Burlington, whichfunded multiple copies of books with the peacetheme. <strong>The</strong> grant also spurred ideas to promotepeace within our community of South Hero. Some ofthose ideas evolved into the King Day activities.Seventh- and eighth-graders put their usual morningclasses aside on January 21 and performed activitiesrelated to the civil rights movement and communityservice. Each student was given a significant event ofthe civil rights movement to research, and studentsput important information and a picture on a large<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 13index card. Students then presented their findings tothe class in chronological order and the cards will beplaced on a large timeline and posted. <strong>The</strong> activitydeepened everyone’s understanding of the sacrificesand difficult circumstances associated with theprotracted effort for cultural and political change.Later in the day students were divided into threegroups. Teacher Julie Pidgeon went to CIDER witha group of students and met with senior citizens.<strong>The</strong>re they read an excerpt of King’s Letter froma Birmingham Jail and discussed the Civil RightsMovement with those who had experienced it.Another group worked with art teacher Jenn Hartto design a logo for Granny’s Attic as a serviceproject. Each student submitted a drawing for theorganization to consider. A third group of studentsworked with teacher David McDermott to prepareinformative pieces related to the cupola of the OldWhite Meeting House.January 22, the 5/6 read picture books from thelibrary to children at the Parent-Child Center. AfterFolsom students spent some quality time reading insmall groups, Folsom student leaders brought thekids together to sing some songs as little and bigkids alike shook up some homemade butter. <strong>The</strong>kids enjoyed the butter on some crackers and then adessert of chocolate dipping sauce.<strong>The</strong> 3-4 team January 21 read a narrative piece aboutcivil rights, watched the I Have A Dream speech, andperformed a read-aloud play in their classrooms.Third- and fourth-graders worked on a few projects,including designing logos for Granny’s Attic’s 60thanniversary. Students also have been collaboratingwith the Recreation Commission to design a signfor the new Recreation Nature and Fitness trail nextto the school. Two students are putting the finaltouches on their design, which was selected by thecommission. Some students worked on updating thescale model of the 8 ½-acre plot next to the schoolfor the Recreation Commission, and others made abook with the kindergarteners based on the story, IfYou Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff.In addition, first- and second-graders made snowballcookies, lemon and banana bread for the Grand Islecommunity food shelf. <strong>The</strong>y also watched a video ofJames Taylor’s singing Shed A Little Light, which is atribute to King.Finally, even Folsom’s youngest students aretaking part. Kindergarten teacher Tara Coutureread Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport forher students to learn about King and what he didfor our country. Besides participating in the bookproject with the third- and fourth-graders, thekindergartners created a bulletin board January 23by making pictures of something special about eachone of them. <strong>The</strong> pictures will be used in a class quiltto show how diverse the class is. Soon, students willbake for the South Hero Volunteer Fire Departmentfor a community service project of their own.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 14<strong>The</strong> Dicker DenStep 1Classifieds<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>'s Classified’s - - Deadline Saturday Noon!CIRCLE YOUR CATEGORYfor sale wanted garages sales for rent employmentreal estate services offered thanks misc. lost & foundQuestions:802-372-5600 orislander@vermontislander.comCASH OR CHECK ONLY!DEADLINE: SAT. NOONPRE-PAYMENT REQUIREDWRITE YOUR AD (instructions: one word per line. Towns and phone #’s are one word. Please Use Pen)__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Step2__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63CALCULATE YOUR RATE!Private: $3 for 1st ten words, $.10/per word afterBusiness: $6 for 1st ten words, $.25/per word afterTo Determine Which Rate Applies to each Column's Section:Step 3For Sale-Personal Items/Private Rate; All others/Business Rate Employment Wanted- Business Rate For Rent- BusinessRate Garage Sales—1 per month at private rate; Business rate for more. Wanted- Private Rate Services Offered-Business Rate Miscellaneous & Card of Thanks—$3.00 first 10 words, $.10 per word. Real Estate- Business RateFREE or Lost & Found- 1st ten words Free, $.10 each additional word.TOTAL: ________________ X ________ (# OF WEEKS) = $__________Mail to:<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, PO Box 212South Hero, VT 05486Stop in at:21 Sunset View Rd.South Hero, VT 05486Dicker Dens not accepted by phone.for sale-------------------------------------------------------Jiffy Legend Ice Auger, 3 H.P., 10” blade,used one season. New condition. $300 firm.Call 802-928-32392/12-------------------------------------------------------Island Beverage Firewood. Green or dry.Selling wood pellets by the ton. Call for delivery.802-324-1955BTFN--------------------------------------------------------Clean, Quality Mixed hardwoods for sale.Custom lengths. Dubuque’s Firewood Sales.A Cut Above the Rest! 802-372-64402/12--------------------------------------------------------DRY FIREWOOD – u pick $75/run – $210/cord – delivered $240. 802-796-3021/802-782-4484BTFN--------------------------------------------------------ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT. Augers, manylures, fishing sticks, tip-ups & poles. 2 insulatedhunting, fishing suits. Sizes 2XL. Also24’ Pontoon boat, motor & trailer. Call 802-488-4836 or 802-488-48352/5-------------------------------------------------------WANTED--------------------------------------------------------Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New singles Plattsburgh,NY. Passport/Enhanced License req. Truck-Movers.com or 1-888-567-4861--------------------------------------------------------Services-------------------------------------------------------Babysitter available. Anya is a 14 year oldAmerican Red Cross certified babysitterwilling to babysit your children ages 4-10on Friday Nights or on Saturday. Reasonablehourly charges. If you would like her tobabysit or would like more information, callAnya any day after 5 at 802-796-4063. Willbabysit in Alburgh or Isle La Motte. 2/12-------------------------------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingles,metal, rubber. Painting all flashings & metalroofs. Chimney repair. FREE ESTIMATES.INSURED. 802-372-5781 John. BTFN-------------------------------------------------------TATRO’S REPAIR SHOP, Towing Service. Webuy junk vehicles. Paying $100-$400 cashfor complete vehicles. Call 802-796-37839am to 7pm. 2/12--------------------------------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless & steel. Inshop& portable. Propeller, skeg repair. JesbergerWelding. 802-796-4079 802-324-6954. 10/15--------------------------------------------------------R. ROSE CONSTRUCTION. Low winter prices.Interior paint. Kitchen, Bathroom, Remodeling,Flooring, Ect. Insured. Free Estimates372-5693 BTFN-----------------------------------------------------Search LakeChamplain <strong>Islander</strong>and share yournews, photos, andopinions with us!THanks-------------------------------------------------------<strong>The</strong> Edward W. Bluto family would like tothank the Grand Isle community for theirsupport including phone calls of kindness,food and prayers during Ed’s passing onDecember 18. A special thank you goes toBetty Grenon and her team of ladies fromSt. Joseph’s & St. Rose for providing a beautifulfuneral luncheon. Thanks also to GrandIsle hospice and ambulance teams. We soappreciate this community of caring neighbors.Sincerely,Connie Bluto & Family.-------------------------------------------------------AcademicKudosUniversity of VermontLocal residents were recently named to the Fall2012 Dean’s List at the University of Vermont:Alburgh- Cody B. Jackson, junior, MechanicalEngineering; Grand Isle- Holly A. Bowes,sophomore, Psychology; North Hero- Sarah P.Lawrence, first-year, Biology and South Hero-Christopher J. Farnham, first-year, History,Anne J. Maheux, sophomore, Studio Art, EmilyE. Maheux, senior, Anthropology, HeatherN. Twible, senior, Dietetics, Nutrition & FoodSciences.Bentley UniversityElliot Knight of Alburgh, a junior and Managementmajor, was recently named to the Dean’s list atBentley University for the Fall 2012 semester.
TMINsle la motte ewsAnita Bruley802.928.3246 • rayanita@fairpoint.netWeather is crazy. Last week it was -20, andthen a couple of days ago it was around 50degrees. Its colder tonight but not sub-zero. It’snot good for health, and the wind has added tothe cold the last few days.HAPPY BIRTHDAYTo everyone born in the month of Februaryincluding: Allison Jensen, Lauren Cave, JohnYartz, Richard Hill, Bruce Noble III, DustinBruley, Wayne LaForest, Jesse Wright, DuaneLanglois, Diane Creller, Brandon Mashtare, KrisLuce, Isaiah LeBlanc, and Gauge Rye.HAPPY ANNIVERSARYTo everyone wed in the month of Februaryincluding: John and Nancy Clayton, Steve andSharon Dulude, Len and Sharon Cave, Nathanand Kimberly Senesac, Joel and ShannonEnglish.ILMCO GENERAL MEETING!<strong>The</strong> Isle La Motte Community Organization(ILMCO) will hold a general meeting onSaturday, February 9, beginning at 9 am at theIsle La Motte School. <strong>The</strong> agenda will include adiscussion as to whether ILMCO will serve foodbeverages at town meeting as was done last year.Also, there will be an opportunity to meetthe candidates who are running for election thisyear. <strong>The</strong> candidates are: Selby Turner for SelectBoard, Betsy Howland for Town Clerk andTreasurer, Rusty Spaulding for Moderator forTown and School Meeting, Deb Daly for Lister,Chris Smith for Keeper of the Cemetery, MaryLabrecque for Delinquent Tax Collector. All ofthe above are running unopposed. For SchoolBoard, Jennifer Rafferty is running againstBarbara Callahan.All are welcome to attend the meeting.SCHOOL NOTESSKI PROGRAM: <strong>The</strong> skiing program has beenput off for the last two weeks due to temperatureand bad weather.FARM-TO-SCHOOL GRANT: One of theimportant items at school is that they havebeen awarded an $8,700 farm-to-school grantfrom the Vermont Agency of Agriculture! Thisgrant will allow the school to engage students inagriculture education via field trips to local farmsand fish hatchery. We will also bring farmers toschool for agriculture presentations. In additionto educational activities, the grant provides fundsto purchase food from local farmers. During ourCommunity Meal on Monday, February 18, ourmenu will highlight some of this local food.SPELLING BEE: On Thursday, February14, we will be holding the Scripps Spelling Beeat school. This is a National Spelling Bee thathas been the subject of movies and televisionspecials. We will kick off the Bee season byholding a faculty spelling bee for the studentsand viewing the movie, Akeelah and the Bee withthe two older classes. All the students in grades 1to 6 will be participating in the Scripps SpellingBee.MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Tuesday, 2/12-PTO Meeting from 7 to 8:30 pm; Thursday,2/14- Scripps Spelling Bee; Thursday, February14- Early dismissal at 11:30 am; Monday,2/18-Bread Oven Presentation/tasting from 3 to4:30 pm and Community Dinner from 5 to 6:30pm.MENU: Milk and juice served with each meal.Tuesday, 2/5- Breakfast: bagel and fruit cocktail,Lunch: soft tacos, black bean salad and peaches;Wednesday, 2/6- Breakfast: breakfast sandwichand peaches, Lunch: chicken noodle soup, rollsand applesauce; Thursday, 2/7- Breakfast:cinnamon buns and applesauce, Lunch: roastturkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls andfruit cocktail; Friday, 2/8- Breakfast: bull’seyeeggs and pears, Lunch: mac and cheese,carrots, corn muffin and peaches; Monday, 2/11-Breakfast: cereal, oatmeal, toast and pears,Lunch: pizza, tossed salad and pears; Tuesday,2/12- Breakfast: bagel and peaches, Lunch:turkey Caesar and fruit cocktail.FOSTER GRANDPARENT MEETINGOn Thursday, January 31, 2013, we attendedthe foster Grandparent Program in Saint Albans,for Franklin and Grand Isle County.It was a good meeting and we had a nice meal.We listened to a great speaker. More membersare needed for the program.In many towns there has been a decrease. Ifyou are 55 years or older and have time on yourhands, and would like to volunteer your timefor a minimum of 15 hours or maximum of 40hours. Call or e-mail me or call 524-6337, ifyou’re interested.JOKE OF THE WEEK!“How much do you charge for weighinghogs?” Gil Becker asked at the station.“Oh, just get on: I’ll weigh you for nothing.”HAVE A GREAT WEEK!AcademicKudosSUNY PlattsburghPaul and Mary Fortin of Alburgh, previously ofColchester, are very proud to announce that theirdaughter Jill Fortin has made the Deans List forthe second time with a 4.0 GPA. <strong>The</strong> first time wasat CCV while going for her Associates Degree andagain while at Plattsburgh SUNY while going for herBachelor’s Degree. Doing all of this while workingfull time at Bibens Lakeshore Ace in Colchester andtraveling two hours per day.Jill has also found time to travel to London, England-Barcelona, Spain- and two trips to the Canary Islands,Spain to visit a special family that she stayed with thefirst time.We also have to give a very big thank you to BibensLakeshore Ace for working with Jill to give herthe chances to be able to accomplish all of theseachievements.Johnson State College<strong>The</strong> following students have been named to thePresident’s List at Johnson State College for the fall2012 semester: Crystal Bluto, a junior from GrandIsle, Eric Nielsen, a senior from Milton and MelissaFrench, a senior from Swanton.University of Rhode IslandChloe Marie Salomone of Alburgh was recentlynamed to the Dean’s List at the University of RhodeIsland.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Islander</strong>, February 5, 2013 Page 15r e w a r d !LOST DOGJack Russell. 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# 1 in Grand Isle County!!ISLANDS REALTYSHARI233-6392FRANZ777-7646EVAN999-6277CARLA363-5758LINDA598-9322CRAIG372-4179TIM236-1402www.lakechamplainrealestate.comALBURGH- Texas sized, 5 BR/5 BA, renovatedhome on 4.32 acres with 550’ eastfacing direct lakefront. Gourmet kitchenwith granite, 2 master bedroom suites,Jacuzzi tub & sauna, game/exercise room,large room for entertaining complete withbar, in ground pool & more. $595,000.NORTH HERO- Church For Sale!Perfect location for retail shop, studioor office. Historic property built in1823 with great exposure on Route 2and with lovely easterly Lake Champlain& Green Mountain views. NOW$125,000.ALBURGH- Affordable one level living!This 3 BR/ 2 BA home offers open designinterior, 3 season room and oversized 2car garage. Seasonal Lake ChamplainViews. Nicely situated on beautiful, landscaped1 acre lot on dead end road. Only$132,000.GRAND ISLE- Lovely 4 BR/2 BA Colonialon two acres. Open floor planw/some hardwood flooring, granite inthe kitchen & baths, cedar cathedralceilings, balcony, oversized 2 car garage& more. $319,000.SOUTH HERO- Very nice 1 acreproperty w/easterly lake & mountainviews. Open floor design with 2 BR’s& BA’s, wood stove, some HW flooring& multiple decks. 20 minutes toBurlington. $235,000.GRAND ISLE- Sunny, 1 level, 3 BR Cottagew/140’ of direct lakefront w/panoramiclake & sunset views. Great place for entertaining!17x15 deck right on the lake. Big16x24 outbuilding for boat, kayaks, andwater toys. Now $314,000.NORTH HERO- This Year-round Cape hasan amazing value featuring 4 BR’s/2 updatedbaths, HW flooring, updated kitchen,FP, wrap around deck, 1.3 acres of meticulouslymaintained yard with tons ofperennials and 200’ of westerly lakefront,oversized 2 car garage & more. NOW$299,500.NORTH HERO- Well appointed and spacious4 BR/4 BA home constructed withquality materials; tile, marble & cherryflooring & cherry kitchen cabinets w/granitecountertops. 3 car garage w/heatedworkshop. 10.2 acres w/shared lake frontage.$569,000.GRAND ISLE- Updated 3 BR/2 BAcontemporary with 180’ of lakefronton the east shore. Open interior design.Huge screened porch. 4+ cargarage. 1.1 acres. Panoramic LakeChamplain & Green Mountain views.NOW $472,500.SOUTH HERO- Rustic, year round cottageon the lake in very desirable location onprivate road. 112’ of nice gradual shalebeach w/great water quality. Fireplace. 4season sleeping porch with lots of windowsto enjoy the amazing lake, mountain& island views. 12x20 outbuilding andshed for extra storage. Now $309,000.ALBURGH- Well appointed executive4 BR/2.5 BA home set on 5.72 acres w/pond, mature trees, paved drive, massivedeck & patio surrounding in-ground pool,Hot Tub & child’s playground and so muchmore. Extra land & barn available. Calltoday for all the details! $349,900.NORTH HERO- Many updates in thissuper cute Holiday Point cottage w/120’of lakeshore & expansive easterly views.Wrap-round porch. Open design interior.New HW floors & vintage shiplap trim. Private.71 acre lot and includes 1/7th interestin 200ft Sand beach only 300 feet from theproperty. $225,000.NORTH HERO- Meticulously kept homew/ 2,498 sq ft of living area, 4 BR/2.5 BA& bonus room above attached garage. 2.3acres of beautifully manicured lawn & 385’of Lake Champlain frontage. Seawall.Detached 26x40 garage in the backyard.Large deck & sunroom both overlook thelake. NOW $525,000.ALBURGH- Many updates comewith this 3 bedroom country home.15.50 acres creates a lot of privacyand gives wildlife in your back yard.Large enclosed porch. Shed. 14x20frost wall ready for your addition.Sub-division possibilities. $129,000.ENOSBURG- Three bdrm, two bathhome w/one level living. <strong>The</strong> lawnand home have been meticulouslycared for & features; new windows,kitchen cabinets & counter. Townwater & sewer. $109,900.SOUTH HERO- Adorable light filledIsland Cape w/ wide pine floors &fireplace. Lots of charm & built-ins.1.2 acres w/lots of perennials & maturetrees. Also included is a 1 BRcabin/studio w/loft & fireplace. Now$219,900.NORTH HERO- Well maintained 2BR cottage on super private 4.2 acres& 132’ of direct lakeshore. Lovelywesterly sunset views. Poured foundation.Town water. Extra land andlake frontage available. $245,000.ISLE LA MOTTE- Private countryhome on 1.4 acres with end of theroad location and some lake views.Many apple & pear trees, aboveground pool, large barn & detached2 car garage. $175,000.2 Ferry Road, South Hero, VT 05486-0122 4 South Main Street, Alburgh, VT 05440-0020Office: 802-372-5777 Office: 802-862-0124 Office: 802-796-3426
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