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Incredible Panoramic Views!South Hero – Lake Champlain water access and a private shared dock comes with this lovely hilltop contemporary on 10 private acres! It has it all! Offered at $500,000

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Duct Tape Regatta and Pontoons at High Noon

in North HeroThe annual Duct Tape Regatta sails into City Bay, North Hero on Saturday, August

10, in North Hero Village. All ages are welcome to participate in the races by building a boat from duct tape and cardboard only. Registration is at 8:30 am for a 10 am start. The Regatta is sponsored by the North Hero Historical Society; all proceeds benefit the North Hero Community Hall. For rules and information call Hero’s Welcome at 372-8400 or go to [email protected].

Pontoons at High Noon, an Air Show in City Bay, is scheduled for the next day: Sunday, August 11, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, at Shore Acres Inn and Restaurant in North Hero. Activities include a balloon drop, aerobatic planes, hot air balloon,

sea plane rides, Air Guard choppers and food and fun for the family. The show is put on by the North Hero Volunteer Fire Department and the Vermont Flight Academy; sponsors include: Freedom Nissan and Eagle Country 97.5 as well as other local sponsors. Tickets are $5 for adults, kids ten and under: free. Bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy!


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Director for the art shows in the Barn Gallery at Fisk Farm on Isle La Motte. The shows have featured the work of local artists in the Champlain islands as well as painters, photographers and sculptors from further afield including the iconic folk artist, Warren Kimble. Maurie herself is a prolific and gifted painter. While her studio is located in Killington Vermont, Maurie exhibits widely throughout New England. She is also known for her watercolor workshops held at her studio, as well as other locations. Her annual show at the Fisk Farm Barn Gallery featuring many new paintings will be on exhibit from August 1 to August 14. At the same time, Jennifer Buckner, gifted crafter and signature member of the local arts scene will exhibit her work in the Barn Gallery. Jennifer’s beautiful stained glass panels, mosaics, jewelry and pottery have been a highly popular exhibit at Fisk Farm for many years. They make wonderful gifts and provide a great opportunity for Christmas shopping in August.

The ever-popular folk group Potluck, led by Jack Harrington, who happens to be Maurie’s husband, has been bringing rich harmonies to Fisk Farm and other venues throughout Vermont for many years. He is joined by Bernie Martin on mandolin and banjo, Donna Martin on guitar and percussion, and often by Alan Bounds on banjo. Potluck will perform at Fisk Farm on Sunday, August 4 at 2, 3 and 4.

Sunday afternoons at Fisk Farm are presented by and in support of the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust and are run entirely by volunteers. As on every Sunday in July and August, tea, homemade cakes and scones are served in the Tea Room: actually the ruins of the great stone house visited by Teddy Roosevelt in 1901, and can be enjoyed on the lawn overlooking Lake Champlain or in the Tea Room in case of rain. Reservations are not necessary and all is free except for the refreshments. Fisk Farm is located at 3849 West Shore Road on Isle La Motte. For more information, call 928-3364 or visit ilmpt.org and click on Cultural Heritage Programs.

Isle La Motte 5K Race a Great Success

The Isle La Motte 5K Race was held on Saturday, July 20. The Isle La Motte Recreation Department would like to thank all runners, sponsors and volunteers for their efforts. We are especially grateful to Saint Anne’s Shrine for allowing us to host the event on its grounds. Thanks also to the Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department and Isle La Motte Fire Department. Photos and complete race results are posted on the Isle La Motte town web and Facebook pages. The top three male and female finishers were as follows: Male- First: Brandon Darrah-24-17:17, Second: Cameron McDonald-16-19:35 and Third:

Casey Maner-21-19:44; Female- First: Phyllis Clookey-47-20:44, Second: Emma Bricker-46-21:22 and Third: Leanne Macey-49-25:35.

Great sponsors included: Inn At the Isles, Ruthcliffe Lodge and Restaurant, Hero’s Welcome, Price Chopper, Hannaford, Ski Rack and Complete Septic.

Also, a special thanks to the outstanding volunteers: Ann McKay, Cathy Tudhope, Beth Dobson, Peg Carpenter, Don Carpenter, Art Larvey, Barb Larvey, Barbara Callahan, Phyllis Firth, Chet Bromley, Chris Smith, Holly Robins, Norma Montaigne, Dan Rainville, Bill Howland and Sharon Hinman.

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The Greater Burlington YMCA is offering free swim lessons from August 5 through the 9th to all Isle La Motte Student Residents at the Alburgh Dunes State Park in South Alburgh. Register your children, as the classes will fill up quickly. For more information and registration, contact Jaimie Held, Aquatic Director at the YMCA, 802-652-8156, or register online at www.gbymca.org.


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Milton 250 CelebrationRe-scheduled Performances

AnnouncedOn July 4, all of the outdoor performances scheduled as part of the

Milton 250 Celebration were cancelled due to inclement weather and all of the performers asked to return to perform at another time.

Hypnotist Steve Taubman will return to Milton’s Bombardier Park on Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Steve Taubman is a well-known hypnotist living right here in Vermont. He’s been seen on national television and at colleges and resorts throughout the United States and the Caribbean, including Beaches and Sandals, the number one family and couples resorts in the world. Dr. Steve is also the author of the number one bestseller, UnHypnosis, and

speaks frequently for companies around the world on how to harness the power of the subconscious mind for business success. Dr. Steve’s show is widely acclaimed for its humor, energy and humanity. Prepare for an incredible experience!

Also, Jimmy T. Thurston and the Cobras will return to Milton’s Bombardier Park on Saturday, August 3, at 6 pm as part of the Town of Milton summer performance series.

Jimmy T. Thurston is a self-described rock ‘n roll outlaw whose musical career has taken him from childhood memories in backwoods Vermont through the rock ‘n roll revolution at bars and honky-tonks across the country. Now 71, Thurston is a local legend of a cultural phenomenon that has captivated the nation sense the late 1950’s, the twelfth-generation Vermonter has been hooked on music ever since the tender age of eight. Now, 63 years later, and his beard is truly white he has been hailed as the grandfather of Vermont entertainment, and qualifies as a living legend. Something else, he is honest about his country roots.

Other performances to be rescheduled will include: Magician Tom Verner on Tuesday, August 6; The Hillside Hooligans on Thursday, August 15 and Folk Duo Robert Resnik and Marty Morrissey on Saturday, August 31.

Performances will all be free and open to the public Bring your lawn chairs!For more information on the Milton 250, go to www.milton250.org

Academic KudosUnion College

Lucas Viani, a Physics major and a resident of North Hero, was named to the Dean’s List at Union College for the 2012-13 academic year. Viani is a 2010 graduate of Rice Memorial High School.

Wanted: A Few Junk CarsGrand Isle Rescue is looking for donations of salvage vehicles, preferably with passenger capacity

of four or more, for use in an upcoming training exercise. They are looking for a total of four vehicles to be used in the training event that will involve Grand Isle County rescue squads, fire departments, and sheriff’s department. Only intact vehicles will be considered. If you have a passenger vehicle that you would like to donate, they’d like to hear from you. To make a donation, contact Jim Benson at 802-238-3246.

Migratory Game Bird Hunters Must Register for Harvest Information Program

All Vermont migratory game bird hunters, including youth, permanent and lifetime license-holders, must register with the Federal Harvest Information Program (HIP) each year in each state that you hunt.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department provides migratory game bird hunters with a HIP registration process online and by phone. Vermont, like other states, is required to annually provide a list of hunter names to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The list is used for their national migratory game bird harvest surveys.

HIP enables the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and state fish and wildlife agencies to develop reliable estimates of the number of migratory game birds harvested throughout the country. These estimates are important in making sound decisions about setting hunting season dates, bag limits and population management for ducks, geese, coots, snipe and woodcock.

Hunters of migratory game birds are required to register on Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website: vtfishandwildlife.com or by calling toll- free 1-877-306-7091. After providing basic information, you will receive your annual HIP registration number which you need to record on the HIP section of your hunting license.

Hunters who have a permanent or lifetime Vermont hunting license should print out the website response form showing the HIP number and carry this with them while hunting. Permanent and lifetime license holders who register by telephone between 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday will receive a number over the phone for their license. Hunters who have registered for HIP and have lost their license or HIP number can look up their number on Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website.


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The end of this week will mark the beginning of August, and in turn, the end of summer vacation for many. This is the time when we stop and reflect and try to figure out how we will still fit in all of the summer fun we haven’t had the chance to experience yet. Don’t fret-- there are many days left to enjoy the pool or beach or the great outdoors, dinners on the lake, barbecues with family and friends, and just reading a good book under a tree. Just remember: leave the vacuum in the closet, the cleaner under the sink, the dust on the shelves and remind yourself it’s time to get outside! Have a great month of August.

BENEFIT CELEBRATION GOLF TOURNEY

Get your clubs ready for Victoria Reed’s Celebration Golf Tournament to benefit Vermont Children’s Hospital on August 9th. The event will be held at the Alburgh Golf Links golf course. Please call Brian Reed at 868-6356 to register your 4 person team!! Only 26 teams available! $300/team. Listen to www.islelamotte.org/files/vr.mp3 and then visit www.kintera.org/Victoriagolf to sponsor and register! Many wonderful prizes are on “course” to be won. Some of our raffle prizes include a Massey Ferguson MF 175 die cast tractor, Burton pants (L) and jacket (S), Princess House set of four glasses, 8-quart stainless steel cooker, stainless steel & silicone slotted spoon, Tastefully Simple cooler with product, PartyLite Garden Gnome, Airhead Blast water tube, two state inspections and one lube oil filter to Jamie’s Automotive, one year family membership to Shelburne Farms, gift cards include, Swanton House of

Pizza, The Market Barn, North Hero House, and Spirit of Ethan Allen. One of our hole in one prizes is a Massey Ferguson lawn tractor and more to come!! We also have a Kawasaki KTFR27A! Sponsors and volunteers are still needed, so even if you don’t golf, you can join in the fun for a very special cause.

SOUTH ALBURGH WATER IS HAPPENING

Great News! The South Alburgh water project has met its target. We have the customers needed for Phase One down West Shore Road to the golf course, and construction bids will be requested in two to three weeks. Customer contracts are still being accepted for a connection fee of $1,500. The cost is $2,500 after construction begins. If you live in Phase One, join us now and save that $1,000. Contact [email protected] or Judy Higgins at 796-3023. The Prudential Committee wants to thank all of you who have already signed an agreement and supported this major step forward for Alburgh. We will be in touch soon.

SCHOOL CALENDAR AND INFORMATION

The first day of school for Alburgh students will be Wednesday, August 28. This will be an early release day-students will be released at 12:15. Thursday and Friday the 29th and 30th will be full days of school. Alburgh School will be closed on Labor Day: Monday, September 2. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Please watch The Islander in the coming weeks for bus route information.

LIBRARY NEWS796-6077, [email protected]

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open on Monday- 1 to 6 pm, Tuesday- 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday- 1 to 6 pm and Saturday- 10 am to 1 pm.

WI-FI is available inside and outside the library building 24/7.

NEW BOOKS: New books on the shelf this week are First Sight by Danielle Steel, Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson and Highway by CJ Box.

FILM NIGHT: Monday, August 5, at 7 pm, the group will be viewing the movie 42, The Jackie Robinson Story

FOR THE KIDS: Storytime is Tuesday morning, offering books, crafts, and snacks, for preschoolers at 10:30 am with Ms. Holiman.

SIT, KNIT AND CHAT: On Wednesday nights at 6:30 at the library, join the folks who like to knit, sew, embroider or quilt.

KIDS MOVIE BREAK: Wednesday, July 31, at 2 pm, come in and cool off, have some popcorn, and view a kids movie! Free!

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP: Thursday, August 1, at 2 pm, Miss Amy will have a program about worms followed by a craft. Ages five and up are welcome.

WII: The library now owns a Wii! Come by Friday, at 2 pm, and play! If you have a paddle or a favorite game to share feel free to bring it.

ALBURGH LIBRARY WELCOMES VACATIONERS: Travelers are always welcome at the Alburgh Public Library, where they can borrow books and DVDs, use high-speed Internet services or tap into wireless. Visiting children are invited to participate in weekly summer reading program activities, which include art lessons, movies, and workshops.

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VTrans and Fish and Wildlife Partner to Improve Wildlife

CrossingsWhen wildlife ventures onto roads and highways,

the results can be devastating for people and animals. In addition to creating roadkill, highways act as barriers that can halt animal migration, isolating wildlife and promoting inbreeding among disconnected populations.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and VTrans are undergoing a two-year study to learn how to mitigate the effects of highways on wildlife populations and improve highway safety. The study area extends from Waterbury to Bolton Village, where researchers say wildlife populations are divided by I-89, US Route 2, a railroad line, local roads, and the Winooski River.

The VTrans wildlife transportation committee has been working to improve wildlife migration corridors along roads for nearly a decade. Tropical Storm Irene and other recent flooding events have demonstrated the need for larger road culverts to improve flood resiliency. Jens Hawkins-Hilke, conservation planning biologist for the Fish and Wildlife Department, sees these larger culverts as an opportunity to give wildlife the chance to cross roads without incident.

Hawkins-Hilke works with communities to improve migration corridors for wildlife. He cited this particular stretch of highway as a major roadblock for animal, particularly larger species such as bear, deer and moose.

“A bear looking to move from the Mt. Mansfield area to Camel’s Hump in search of food or a mate is going to encounter a number of obstacles along the way,” said Hawkins-Hilke. “When they arrive at the highway, there is low concrete barrier blocking their way. Assuming they find their way around that, they still have to cross the interstate, Route 2, several town roads, and the railroad, any of which could end fatally for them and create a dangerous situation for drivers.”

Vermont’s bear population is higher than it has ever been right now, resulting in an increase of crashes involving bears, and in 2012 Vermont motorists were involved in 98 collisions with moose, which frequently total vehicles and can be fatal to the driver.

The study will deploy game cameras to measure the abundance of wildlife species and to determine areas along the road with a high incidence of wildlife crossing. Researchers hope to use this information to assess the current level of use of existing wildlife crossing structures and to prioritize locations for similar structures in the future.

“These culvert improvements really are a win-win for people and wildlife,” said Hawkins-Hilke. “They improve the infrastructure, increase flood resiliency, and allow wildlife to migrate safely without creating a hazard for drivers.”


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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLVacation Bible School will be held from Sunday, August 18 to Friday, August 23, at Christ Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Butternut Street, Champlain, from 5:30 to 8 pm. This program is for all children of all denominations in the Northern Tier. More information will be forthcoming.COMPLETELY STRANDED AT CENTER

STAGECompletely Stranded, a comedy act will take place on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. Jason Borrie and Andrew Ducharme are part of this comedy team.The Chillbillies, a rock and roll and country band with Kevin Connelly will perform in concert on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30 pm.Bring your favorite chair or blanket and plan to enjoy an evening of music. Take a chance on the three prize raffle of a barbeque grill and accessories, $50 gas card, or a basket of cheer which will be drawn at the last performance of the summer season on August 27.All events at the Center Stage are part of the Summer 2013 Concert Series and are free.

CHAMPLAIN DAYThe Town of Champlain is celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. A big day of events is being planned on Saturday, August 17 throughout the Village of Champlain and the Town of Champlain. Champlain Telephone Company is having its Annual Open House and the Town is sponsoring its annual town-wide yard sale.A special feature of this year’s Champlain Day will be the unveiling of a historic marker in front of Saint Mary’s Church at 11 am to honor the Underground Railroad work of Noadiah and Caroline Mattocks Moore. Their home was located in the village across the street from Saint Mary’s. Noadiah was a founder of the Clinton County Anti-Slavery Society. After the unveiling, the village festivities will continue in Riverside Park, along the Great Chazy River.The Town of Champlain celebration will begin at noon at the Town Office complex. There will be several activities such as petting zoo, brushed tattoos, refreshments, face painting, and food sale. A special pictorial postmark cancellation will be provided by the Champlain Post Office from 1 to 4 pm. At 4, the official ceremony will begin with the unveiling of a historic panel commemorating Champlain 225th anniversary. The day will culminate with the Gibson Brothers concert starting at 5. There is no charge for this event.The Samuel de Champlain History Center will have two special exhibits. One will feature Sheridan Iron Works and its over 100-year history in Champlain. Many photographs and other memorabilia will be available for viewing. Former Sheridan employees will be on hand to share memories. Another exhibit will feature former Champlain artist, Irene Lalonde. Many will remember her “Artist’s Nook” on Main street. Her daughter has loaned the History Center several paintings done by her mother. A small exhibit of Edmond Lalonde’s barber equipment will also be on view.This is a very exciting day in Champlain. Come and meet your friends and share memories and create new ones.

DODGE MEMORIAL LIBRARYDodge Memorial Library in Rouses Point upcoming activities includes: Story time for children ages one to five years of age takes place every Monday from 10 to 11 am. The Youth Commission Reading Program with Matt Fredette takes place on Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 am. Call 297-6242 for more information.A beading class for children ages eight to twelve will be held on Wednesday, July 31 from 10 to 11 am. Thursday, August 1 will feature a movie matinee at 10 am. Watch for the title of the movie on the sign displayed in front of the library.Game day is scheduled for Wednesday, August

7 for children ages six to twelve from 10 to 11:30 am.NORTH COUNTRY

CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE

ARTSNCCCA will hold a Live’N Local Concert on Friday, August 2, from 7 to 9 pm. All events are free and are held on the front lawn at the corner of Brinkerhoff and Margaret Street in Plattsburgh. For more information call 563-1604 or visit plattsburgharts.org.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Clinton County Senior Citizens Computer Club will offer beginners computer class for seniors consisting of sixteen sessions meeting each Monday and Wednesday from 9 to 11 am. Classes begin on Monday, August 5. All classes will be offered at the Senior Center, 5139 Northern Catherine Street. All persons wishing to attend should pre-register by calling the center at 563-6180. A donation of $1 to the senior center per person per class is suggested.

SPRING SPORTS ALL-STARS

Northeastern Clinton Central School students named to the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference baseball Division 1 all-stars are Kevin Sousa and Marcus Lefebvre. Josh Rabideau was named honorable mention.All-star recognition at the Section VII Track and Field State Qualifier was Northeastern Clinton Central School senior Mallory Honan as this year’s recipient of the New York State sportsmanship award. Mallory was named to the all-star team as was senior Celine Bouvier.

CVAC tennis All-Star teams included boys No. 1 doubles team of McKenna Hunter, a senior and junior Adam Khater. They also won the Section VII doubles title. No. 2 Doubles team honors went to sophomore Austin Tetreault and freshman Devin McManus. Second team honors went to Ryan Marks.The No 2 girls doubles honors went to senior Sarah Babbie and junior Morgan Rabideau. Jenna LaValley earned honors in No 2 singles and Aryana Kellison and Andrea Mossey were named honorable mention.Boys’ track and field all-star honors went to NCCS junior Rodney Grimshaw.CVAC All-Star Golf team honors went to senior Nolan Reid.Congratulations to all-star team members.

HOME TOWN CABLEWednesday, July 31: NAC fifth grade graduation, CCRS annual alumni banquet; Thursday and Friday, August 1- and 2: Altona’s Got Talent - part one, Airborne Speedway racing from July 6: Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4:

Talking Business with Joey Trombley at Ranch Side Park campground in Ellenburg, Our Little Corner with Gordie Little at the Babbie Rural Farm and Learning Museum in Peru for an old-fashion barn raising, What’s Going on Here with Bob Venne; Monday and Tuesday, August 5 and 6: Champlain Children’s Learning Center pre-K graduation #2, CCRS high school graduation, Altona’s Got Talent, part 2.

NOTESWhat a beautiful week this has been. Plenty of sunshine and cooler weather always makes me happy. The blueberries are delicious and plentiful. Picking will continue for another four weeks. Squash, lettuce and cucumbers fresh from the garden are a joy at mealtime. Tomatoes are another question, plenty of green, but no ripe ones yet. Plants are not looking so great, but seem to be improving this week. I understand local corn will be available shortly. It has been a difficult season for farmers and gardeners, but things seem to be on the upswing.


S Nouth hero ewsMary S. Harwood


participants from two age groups: zero to seven and eight to eleven years old. All participants in this free event receive a t-shirt and refreshments; cash donations accepted to support the event. Town residency not required-- all are welcome to swim, bike and run for fun!

SAINT ROSE BREAKFASTThere will be a delicious breakfast with all

the usual trimmings on Sunday, August 11 from 7 to 11:30 am at Saint Rose of Lima Church in South Hero. The cost for adults is $7, children: $3.

MENTORS NEEDEDSummer is a great time to sign up to be

a mentor to a local K to 8 school child. Grand Isle Mentoring pairs children with adults who work together one hour each week at a mutually convenient time. You don’t need experience, just be a caring mentor. For more information, please contact Karen Browning, coordinator at 372-5239 or email [email protected]

LIBRARY NEWSBy: Carolyn Brennan, Librarian

372-6209, [email protected]

SUMMER HOURS: Sunday and Monday- closed, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday- 9 am to 2 pm, Wednesdays- 11 am to 8 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 2 pm.

EVENTS: Wednesday July 31 at 7 pm, An Unmilitary Innovation: Civil War Hospitals in Vermont with Vermont historian Michael Sherman.

Wednesday August 7 at 7 pm, UVM historic preservationist Thomas Visser will present Porches of North America. August 21, 7 pm local author and parks ranger Julia Lynam will discuss her book Treasures on Your Doorstep: the Other National Parks of the USA

YOUTH EVENTS: Tuesday, July 30 at 10 am, Ellie will be back for another of Ellie’s Preschool Parties!

Thursday, August 1 at 11 am the Vermont Institute of Natural Science will be coming for a Live Animal Demonstration.

Friday, August 9 at 10 am, Mike and the Big Blue Trunk will be here for our end of summer reading party. Bring your completed summer reading log to be entered to win the Razor Scooter or just come enjoy some great games and refreshments!

STORY HOUR: Story Hour will be Fridays at 10 am for children up to age six. Stay after stories to color!

Check out our website or stop by the library for a detailed list of events.

NEW BOOKS: The Astronaut Wives Club, The Boys in the Boat, 12th of Never, Eleven Rings: the Soul of Success, I Hate to Leave this Beautiful Place, Lean In, My Education, The Silver Star and much, much more!

WEBSITE: Please visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org. Also, follow us on Facebook

TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 4 pm, and it is open to the public.

South Hero Community Library is located at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational and Community Center. Please stop by, email, or call for more information.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIESWant your birthday or anniversary in the paper? Send it to me by email, [email protected] by Thursday for the next Tuesday’s paper.This week, send big birthday wishes to Jack Tremble, who has his special day on Friday, August 2.

APPLE ISLAND GOLFOnce more the Apple Island Golf Men’s and

Ladies’ Leagues had a very good turnout. The competition was tough to the very end, but the team of Gisele Lizwski, Joy Anderson, Cherie Derby and Audrey Coghlin ended up in first place. This week it was the accuracy of Anne Newman that took “closest to the Pin” with a distance of 10 feet 7 inches. The Men had a little competition of their own Thursday morning with two teams tied at 7 under par. After matching cards the team of Jon Anderson, Ray Yandow, Emile Thibault and Paul Durfresne were declared the winners. Closest to the pin was Arch White with a distance of only 28 inches. Both Leagues are looking for more players at next week’s match.

SAVE THE DATE FOR TRY-ATHLONThis year’s Family Try-Athlon will be held

Sunday, August 25 at White’s Beach beginning at 10 am. A Try-Athlon course will be available for

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Happy “Dog Days” from your friends and neighbors at CIDER. Join them at The Neighbors, a community meals program located at the South Hero Congregational Church or on a CIDER excursion or shopping trip. The CIDER wheelchair-accessible vans are a safe and convenient way for Grand Isle County elders and persons with disabilities to travel. CIDER provides more than just medical transportation. Seating is limited and reservations may be made by calling CIDER

at 372-6425. Cost is by donation only.Upcoming events include: Wednesday, August

7 at 5 pm, Ed’s Annual Pulled Pork Supper at The Neighbors, RSVP; Tuesday, August 13- Port Kent Ferry Ride and Picnic RSVP as soon as possible; Friday, August 23- Shopping Excursion to Plattsburgh with lunch at Jade Restaurant; Monday, August 26- Van from Alburgh to lunch at The Neighbors for meatloaf; Tuesday, August 27- Trip to the Champlain Valley Fair for $3 Senior Discount Day; Shopping and appointment trips to Saint Albans on Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 27

Volunteer drivers needed! For more information, call 372-6425.

What’s Cooking at The Neighbors in

AugustIt’s summer! Get out and enjoy a tasty and

nutritional lunch with your friends and neighbors-- good food, good people and a price you can’t beat! Reservations may be made, and are most appreciated, by calling The Neighbors Community Meals Program, serving elders and persons with disabilities, at 372-4642 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings between 8 and 11 am or CIDER at 372-6425, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Meals are served at Noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the South Hero Congregational Church. Home-delivered meals for eligible individuals are available Monday through Friday south of the drawbridge, and, currently, on Tuesdays and Thursdays north of the drawbridge. Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available at no cost. A donation of $4 is requested, $3.50 for home delivered meals. All meals include: bread, dessert, juice, and a choice of milk, coffee or tea and are salt-free according to the Agency on Aging’s nutrition standards.

The menu for August includes: Thursday, August 1- kielbasa sauerkraut casserole, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, cake; Friday, August 2- salad days, orange nut bread, pineapple upside down cake; Monday, August 5- hot dogs, baked beans, mixed veggies, rolls, zucchini cake; Tuesday, August 6- Salisbury steaks, baked potato, peas, cucumber salad, peach crisp; Wednesday, August 7- Ed’s Pulled Pork Supper, 5pm, RSVP; Thursday, August 8- fried chicken, green beans, rice, broccoli salad, apple squares; Friday, August 9- chow mein, noodles, rice, honey bread, ice cream; Monday, August 12- mac and cheese, chicken, garden vegetables, chocolate cake; Tuesday, August 13- chicken cacciatore, cauliflower, curly pasta, Italian bread; Wednesday, August 14- pork roast, mashed potatoes, carrots, apple sauce, rye bread, Hawaiian wedding cake; Thursday, August 15- tuna salad, pasta salad, deviled eggs, cranberry bread; Friday, August 16- pea soup, chicken salad sandwich, raspberry bars; Monday, August 19- chicken, French fries, beets, pumpkin-cranberry bread, cake; Tuesday, August 20- hamburger pie, corn, tossed salad, rolls, pie; Wednesday, August 21- 11:30 am Breakfast for Lunch; Thursday, August 22- pot roast, potatoes, carrots, apple sauce, brownies; Friday, August 23- chicken and biscuits, peas, cranberry sauce, maple walnut brownies; Monday, August 26- meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, orange cinnamon bread-- van from Alburgh available; Tuesday, August 27- chicken stir fry, rice, egg rolls, Chinese noodles, apple salad; Wednesday, August 28: Cook’s Choice; Thursday, August 29- stuffed shells, broccoli, lettuce and tomato, fresh fruit, garlic bread, cake; Friday, August 30: homemade pizza, tossed salad.


MUSIC IN THE PARKMango Jam will perform on Tuesday, July

30 as the final concert in the Music in the Park summer concert series at the Islands Center at Knight Point State Park in North Hero.

Tickets are $5 for adults, children twelve and under: free. Ticket price includes access to the beach and picnic area before the concert. Food and beverages will be for sale, or bring your own picnic. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy a fabulous live concert under the new tent.

POSTCARD PRESENTATIONThe North Hero Historical Society will be

presenting a slide show from Ron Fierstein’s vast postcard collection with narration by Doug Tudhope titled North Hero Postcards.

Learn about the Railroad, the Carry, the Irving House, the Sandbar, Lake Champlain Vacation Camp, Birdland and other historical places at the North Hero Community Hall on Wednesday, July 31 starting at 7 pm.

For more information, contact Tracy Giroux at [email protected] or 372-5544.

CRAFTS AT THE COMMUNITY HALLThe annual Island Arts Craft Show will be

held at the North Hero Community Hall on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10.

The show will feature jewelry by Patti Malone and Ethel Schuele, quilting by Sue Alenick, weaving and miniatures by Mary Jane Healy, woodwork by Francis Williams, pastels by Connie Cassevaugh, pen and ink drawings by Ben Thurber and much more.

The show will be open each day from 10 am to 4 pm. A reception on Friday afternoon will treat visitors to Vermont-made cheeses and sweets. Admission is free.

For more information, call Sue Alenick at 802-863-5723.

DUCT TAPE REGATTAThe annual Duct Tape Regatta sails into City

Bay, North Hero on Saturday, August 10, in North Hero Village. All ages are welcome to participate in the races by building a boat from duct tape and cardboard only. Registration is at 8:30 am for a 10 am start. The Regatta is sponsored by the North Hero Historical Society; all proceeds benefit the North Hero Community Hall. For rules and information call Hero’s Welcome at 372-8400 or go to [email protected].

AIR SHOW IN CITY BAYPontoons at High Noon, an Air Show in

City Bay, is scheduled for Sunday, August 11, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, at Shore Acres Inn and Restaurant in North Hero. Activities include a balloon drop, aerobatic planes, hot air balloon, sea plane rides, Air Guard choppers and food and fun for the family. The show is put on by the North Hero Volunteer Fire Department and the Vermont Flight Academy; sponsors include: Freedom Nissan and Eagle Country 97.5 as well as other local sponsors. Tickets are $5 for adults, kids ten and under: free. Bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy!

FIBERFESTThe fourth annual Fiberfest will be held

“under the big-top” in North Hero in front of Country Antiques with demonstrations and sales of all things fiber: rug-hooking, punch-needle, knitting, weaving, spinning and more. Stop in and check it out on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11 from 9 am to 5 pm each day.

ARE YOU A NORTH HERO MIA? North Hero’s Reappraisal visits and data

collection are rapidly coming to a conclusion. With a two day visit to Butler Island scheduled for August, most properties will have been appraised by the assessors from Vermont Appraisal Company, except perhaps for yours! Are you ready to see what your house is worth?

Listers have been calling, writing and sending emails and post cards to property owners since May of 2012. There remains a relatively small group of owners we have not scheduled for appointments that we are encouraging to contact the Listers’ office at 372-8503 or [email protected], as soon as possible.

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Visiting properties to obtain accurate information is essential for a fair appraisal resulting in a fair market value for your property. Information regarding the condition of your home and land that only you can give can impact value. Therefore, we appeal to you to contact the office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. Without your help data entered may be incorrect.

Final visits must be completed by Labor Day. Exterior inspections and measurements will only be an estimate of value. Please call soon to assure a fair assessment.

PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER

By: Joe ResteghiniThe North Hero

School Walking Trail is starting to take shape on the property. We would like to thank Jay Hutchins for doing the work on this excellent addition to the school and community.

The dog days of summer are upon us. Before you know it the bus will be making its final approach and landing at a driveway near you. We hope that you are having a lovely and relaxing summer.

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We also hope that our students may be doing some summer reading.

Terry Tuck has decided to step away from the maintenance role at North Hero School. Mr. Tuck has been a very important part of the school community, and his dedication to our school will be greatly missed. We wish Mr. Tuck the best in all of his future endeavors, and hope that his sage advice may still be available in plant maintenance and the heat of battle. On a freezing cold February day a pipe burst, and without Mr. Tuck’s lightning quick response we may still be cleaning up a disaster. This is a great example of a time where we could not have done it without him. North Hero School thanks him for his service.

LIBRARY NEWSBy: Judy Poquette, Librarian

372-5458, [email protected] HOURS: Tuesday- 2 to 7 pm,

Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday- 9 am to 2 pm.

POET’S READING: On Thursday August 8, at 7 pm, Joyce Benvenuto, a summer resident of North Hero, will read and discuss her book, A Grand River: Poems for Michigan. Joyce sees many similarities in the history of Michigan and Vermont; early French and English settlers, mutual waterways, the same forests. We all grew up to rock ‘n’ roll and eat Michigan hotdogs.

FREE PASSES: All North Hero residents may borrow free State Park and Historic Sites Pass for three days at a time. This is a great opportunity made possible by the Vermont Department of Libraries. This is your tax money at work, so take advantage.

NEW ADDITIONS: Books- Good Bringing Mulligan Home: The Other Side of the Good War by Dave Maharidge, Massacre Pond by Paul Doiron, Thinking in Pictures: and Other Reports from My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin, The Bat by Jo Nesbo, Wheat Belly by Mitchell Davis. For up-to-date listings of all our materials, see our online catalog at www.northherolibrary.org

BOOK DISCUSSIONS: Orchestrated Stories: Novels about composers is the theme for the summer book discussions at the library. The fourth book, Vivaldi’s Virgins by Barbara Quick is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, at 7 pm. Our guest scholar, Dr. William Tortolano will guide the discussion. Copies are available at the library. More information is available on our website.

KIDS SUMMER CONTEST: All children from age four to twelve can enter our reading contest which runs until August 21. Read the most books from our library and win a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. There are second and third place prizes as well. All you need is a library card. Garrett Ward is still our front runner.

WI-FI: Available 24/7 from our parking lot. Free public computers are also available.


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To the Editor:A few weeks ago I saw an article in the Burlington Free Press called Saving Alburgh. As I’m a resident of Alburgh and hadn’t heard of any earth-shattering news about someone or something needing to be saved, I began reading immediately.

After reading about 10 paragraphs I was mortified that the ABC Group thinks they can and are Saving Alburgh single-handedly. The ABC Group has brought many smiles into Alburgh by putting up harvest people in the Fall, putting on a street festival and now they’re starting a Bed & Breakfast, however, was the ABC Group responsible for the Streetscape Project, which will enhance the Village next Summer, did they call the owners of the new crematorium being built in the Ind’l Park and ask they build in Alburgh? Did the ABC Group have their hand in the new Dollar General coming in, did they work on the new Town Garage so the Select Board could keep the building costs down or offer to help with the Fire Dept renovations? Did ABC work with SAFD#2 to help with the water project going down the West Shore or help bring in the Alburgh Health Center? I, myself, did help with some of the items listed above and so did my friends but we don’t feel that we alone are saving anyone or anything and we definitely don’t think we’re the only ones bettering Alburgh. I wonder if the ABC Group understands what businesses they may have hurt because of this article, such as Realtors in Town trying to sell homes and/or properties and now their prospective buyers see the article and purchase in a different community or businesses in Town that will lose if people read the article and don’t even stop in Alburgh for supplies, food, etc. on their way through while vacationing. And what about other Groups in Town that help and probably never get a THANK YOU, such as the Masons who take care of flowers in the “ALBURGH” boxes placed at all main road entries into Town that greet tourists that come into the area. Or people who coordinate the Easter Egg Hunt for the kids every year or the American Legion, which puts up flags throughout the Village or even the Holiday Light Committee that makes the Village glow with happiness during the holidays. These Groups might not “SAVE” Alburgh and bring in tons of money but they provide activities that help build and maintain the Community the same as ABC is trying to do. There are many other Groups, such as Partner’s

function adds value to the Community. Car shows, a street festival, selling flowers to support building renovations, a concert or even a Bed & Breakfast are not going to SAVE Alburgh alone. However, all of these items PLUS the Select Board continuing to save money and assisting with new businesses coming in PLUS Groups in Alburgh doing their part with various projects but not trying to obtain all the glory at the expense of others PLUS the Alburgh Finance Corp giving low interest loans PLUS the Alburgh Industrial Park Corp preparing land for more businesses to come in will SAVE Alburgh. Since there are many different Groups with different interests in Town it will take the entire Community working together to make Alburgh the hay-day it used to be. Zoning can be a double sided sword. As for the appearance of Main Street when there’s no zoning people can do what they want with their property…this can be good but it can also be bad. Perhaps the ABC Group should look in the mirror when speaking of other properties not looking so hot or having a Green-Up Day that the Community could buy into. I was out there Green-Up Day and the Town handed out coloring books for the kids, magnets, t-shirts for all and gave out free creemees. The Town also picked up bags, tires and debris the following Monday so I’m not sure what else the Town could do to get people interested in Green-Up Day. I looked on the list and only saw 3 people from the ABC Group that signed up for Green-Up Day but out on the streets there were many Townspeople. So have no fear ABC Group, the Town is not dying and we don’t need you to save our Heathen Souls (no, the article did not say that but it sure did make me feel that way). I recently put a response on FaceBook when I read we didn’t take pride in our property, which really upset me, since I own two properties in the Village on North Main. My Father lives at one of these properties and he continuously works on both properties to make sure they are attractive to the eye. I see this Town coming alive with projects finally coming to life that were started years ago. As for the Town being a woebegone Town or the Group needing to SAVE Alburgh, please feel free to save yourselves first.

Toni Lynn SouleAlburgh

Excavation, Drummac, and Advantage Properties that do much work for free within the Town, which brings monetary value into to the Community, that never get recognized. When you come right down to it every single person in Alburgh that pays taxes, goes to a store in Town or supports any Town

Island Arts Craft Show to be Held at North

Hero Town HallThe annual Island Arts Craft Show will be held at

the North Hero Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10.

The show will feature high quality Vermont crafts in a beautiful, lakeside setting across from City Bay. Products will include jewelry by Patti Malone and Ethel Schuele, quilting by Sue Alenick, weaving and miniatures by Mary Jane Healy, woodwork by Francis Williams, pastels by Connie Cassevaugh, pen and ink drawings by Ben Thurber and much

more.A reception on

Friday afternoon will treat visitors to Vermont-made cheeses and sweets.

The show will be open each day from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.

For more information, or to apply for one of the few remaining vendor spaces, call Sue Alenick at 802-863-5723.


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Be A Part of the Island Arts Jazz Combo

On one of those rare summer evenings with the sun setting in the west and the full moon rising in the east, the Island Arts Jazz Combo opened for an appearance of the Vermont Jazz Ensemble at the Grand Isle Lake House.

Tony Pietricola, Dean of Island Arts Academy, introduced and performed with members of the Combo including, from left: Abhi Dodgson, Tony Gagnon, and Laura Shaw. For an appreciative audience of over 130 they played Stompin’ at the Savoy and One for My Baby. The Combo, all from Grand Isle County, is part of FlynnArts, a program for young musicians to learn more about jazz and improvisation. The Combo is looking to expand and all you need is a musical instrument, at least one year of playing experience, and a willingness to be creative. Tony Pietricola, Combo instructor, will make improvisation easy and fun for all and the good part is that all rehearsals are in Grand Isle County. To be part of this unique and talented group of young musicians, just call Tony at 372-5363 or email [email protected]. Don’t delay as you can be part of their next concert at the North Hero Community Hall at 2 pm on Friday, August 23.


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evening at the historic Grand Isle Lake House on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain. Children under twelve are free and adults only $10 when tickets are purchased in advance.

This mid-week event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 with picnicking at 5:30 pm and show at 6:30. Performing will be the forty-member Citizens Concert Band, dating back to 1947, now directed by Kevin Loomis. Featured will be a multitude of styles that include marches, show tunes, pop, and some rock. Their choice of music depends on the mood of the crowd, but expect to hear Irving Berlin’s Music of America, Irish Rhapsody, Italian Festival, Tijuana Brass in Concert, and vocalist Claire Hungerford, from Saint Albans, will accompany the band in such songs as Blue Moon, by Richard Rodgers and I Got Plenty of Nuttin’ from the Broadway show Porgy and Bess. Director Looms says, “We love what we do and it shows.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 in South Hero at Hackett’s Orchard, the Green Frog, and Snow Farm Winery at Crescent Bay; the Back Chamber in North Hero; the Alburgh Public Library; and the Isle LaMotte Country Store, or by calling 802-863-5966 and online at flynntix.org or islandarts.org. Bring chairs, blankets, flags, dancing shoes and a picnic with all profits to benefit the Island Arts Youth Scholarship Fund. In case of rain the event will be at the Grand Isle School. For more information, call 372-8889.

Annie a Resounding SuccessBy: Lynn O’Brien

The curtain has come down on the final show of Annie.Thank you to the cast and crew for all of your hard work-- we sold out all

three performances!Thank you to the following businesses that provided

goods or services to make this performance possible: Allenholm Farm, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, Eagle Camp, Junk and Disorderly, Silver Cloud Designs, Lyric Theatre, Saint Michael’s Playhouse, Robinson’s Hardware, Salon Professional Academy, South Hero Players, The Islander, US Postal Service and Subway of Essex.

Thank you to all that came to the show. We should be able to donate enough money to send two children to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta—see you next year!

Waterfowl Hunting Seminar to be Held at Missisquoi National

Wildlife RefugeThe Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will host

a free seminar entitled Introduction to Waterfowl Hunting at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, August 24. The seminar follows the curriculum of the popular Junior Waterfowl Hunter Training Program and will provide hunters of all ages with the opportunity to learn about waterfowl hunting.

Fish & Wildlife Warden Dan Swainbank and retired waterfowl biologist Bill Crenshaw will present on waterfowl hunting regulations, waterfowl identification, safety and ethics, and where to waterfowl hunt. They will demonstrate the use of decoys and blinds, and will give advice on guns and ammunition used for waterfowl hunting. Additionally, the Lake Champlain Retriever Club will demonstrate the advantages of using a retriever on waterfowl hunts.

The seminar will take place from 9 am to 3 pm, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required by calling Mary Childs at 802-241-3720 or by emailing [email protected]. Provide your full name, address, and phone number; you will receive a confirmation letter, including directions, following registration.


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You Could Win An Extraordinary Doll HouseBy: Katya Wilcox

When Janet Hazen won an unfurnished doll house from a CIDER raffle, she was inspired to create an extraordinary Doll House Museum with an art gallery and showroom. So, she sought original arts from family, friends and neighbors in the Islands and then decided to have it raffled once again to benefit both CIDER and Island Arts. “It has been a vision of mine since I won this empty doll house” she emphasized.

The refurbished doll house is almost completed and raffle tickets are available at CIDER and Island Arts’ offices. The raffle will be held at the North Hero Community Hall on Friday, August 23 at 2 pm. You do not have to be present to win.

It was a challenge for the artists. Their work had to be the same scale as the doll house. The scale is one inch to a foot scale, but they did it, and they did it in droves. Everything is hand-made and original: the floors, the porcelain face doll, the toys, the furniture, the paintings, dishes, fruit and jewelry.

So far, close to a dozen artists’ creation adorn the gallery and showroom: to name but a few: Amee Rousseau, Polly Hazen Dietsch, Rebecca Hazen O’Donnell, Laura Hazen Sibley, Valerie Rider, Paula Bradley, Linda Forrer, Patti Malone, Katrina Giard, Cathy Croteau and Kathie Dustira. Donations of artwork are ongoing and welcomed. You can view more photos of the dollhouse by visiting islandarts.org.

The winner of this extraordinary dollhouse gets the blue print of the Colonial Williamsburg style house, precisely and beautifully built by Robert Perry, part-time resident of North and a bio of each participating artist with their coordinates.

Tickets for the raffle are $10 each or three tickets for $20 and are available at the CIDER and Island Arts offices. For more information, call 372-8889.


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The weather is quite a lot different than last week: better for sleeping and also much more comfortable. If the weather would stay this way for quite some time it would be so nice. Although it looks like fall, and I don’t want that yet.

SCHOOL BOARD NOTESDuring our July 18 School Board meeting, Mr.

Phillips reported a $2,000 over budget for the year on the latest financial update; an accounting of special education costs was requested by Barbara Callahan, which Mr. Phillips will provide; all five schools will be involved in a School Improvement Plan based on two schools failing to meet NECAP guidelines; a retreat at the end of the month is planned to work on some of these development questions; GISU was asked to be involved with the University of Kansas SWIFT grant which focuses on identifying and utilizing interventions that can happen before students advance to special education considerations. Trainers will be provided to work in GISU schools with staff at no cost. This is a great opportunity for GISU. Mr. Phillips announced that Mrs.

Rubin has contracted with the GISU, due to her experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s), to enhance teamwork in each school within the staff, working one day a week with other principals in the district utilizing teacher teams, sharing successes and challenges.

Mrs. Rubin reported that the Five-Year Maintenance Plan is on target; painting and clean-up work will take place shortly, and the Solar Project is on target to be operable on August 1st.

During Board discussion Sarah Peacock brought to the Board’s attention our current playground equipment; if the PTO approached the Board in the past with ideas to replace or renovate the equipment. The discussion moved into the larger discussion of improving “play” versus just replacing equipment. Sarah will take findings to PTO with hopes for improved and focused work on improving and updating our play space while involving all interested parties in the discussion. The Roof Loan with the Trustees of Public Funds was amended, approved and signed for $26,697.48, which paid off the loan with Peoples United. The first reading of the Harassment Policy was completed.

Warrants in the amount of $68,173.38 were approved;

$44,186.45 for FY13 and $23,986.93 for FY14.Note: The next meeting will be Monday, August

12 at 4:30 pm. The Board welcomes community participation. Detailed copies of minutes are available at GISU.org and IsleLaMotte.org, or you can contact the GISU central office at 372-6921 for a printed copy.

A NOTE TO SUMMER RESIDENTSBy: Edorah Rubin, Principal

I would like to welcome all of our seasonal Isle La Motte residents back to the island. I hope you have survived the rain and heat, and are now enjoying these glorious days! I periodically write letters for The Islander during the school year, so I thought I would write one primarily for summer residents. Our school is a gem tucked in the center of Isle La Motte. We have a very positive staff of three full-time teachers and several part-timers, along with my half-time principalship. Together we work to educate the students of Isle La Motte in a way that nurtures close relationships among everyone in the school community. We have multi-age classes that are small enough to allow individualized attention and program development for our preK-6 students. We strive to match our teaching techniques to the abilities, needs and interests of our students. Our students visit the Flynn Theater, local farms and state parks, and area

museums to enrich their education. Drawing on federal and state nutrition programs, our school serves free breakfast and lunch to every student every day, along with dinner during after school programs. To keep our relationships strong, all staff and students eat all of our meals together. Frequently there are extra staff members at recess just because we like spending the time with the kids. We have a very active PTO and receive donations of labor, goods and funds from individuals and organizations on the island, including the Isle La Motte Community Organization (ILMCO) which has been serving pancakes on some Sundays in July. I encourage you to come admire our brand new solar panels on our year-old roof. While you’re here, we could use donations of returnable bottles and cans to the bins next to our shed. The investments of the community in our precious school is greatly appreciated by our students and staff. Feel free to call me with any questions, or to arrange a visit at 928-3231.

ISLE LA MOTTE SWIM LESSONSThe greater Burlington YMCA is offering free

swim lessons during the week of August 5 to 9, for all Isle La Motte students and residents at the Alburg Dunes state Park in South Alburgh. Register your children as the classes will fill up quickly. For more information contact Jamie Held, Aqautic Director at the YMCA at 802-652-8156 or online at www.gbymca.org/.

JOKE OF THE WEEK! The family ne’er-do-well, returning home

after adventuring for many years in the west, told his father, a Connecticut farmer, about buying a silver mine in Colorado for $3,000.

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“Yes, but I didn’t lose anything. I formed a company and sold half the stock to a Connecticut man for $7,000.”

“Y-you did,” gasped the old man as he turned white. “I’ll bet I’m the one who bought it.”

HAVE A GOOD WEEK!

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La Motte, will be teaching a landscape painting workshop at the Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery in South Hero on Thursday and Friday, August 15 and 16. Susan is an award-winning artist who has been painting in the Champlain Islands for six years, and has over twenty years of teaching experience with all ages from preschool to adult students. This two day workshop is open to beginning and intermediate students who would like to learn techniques of painting “En Plein Air”, painting the landscape outdoors in the French Impressionist tradition. It will be held on the beautiful grounds of the Snow Farm Vineyard, and the Crescent Bay Farm B&B, with many wonderful views and painting sites. For more information and to register for this workshop, contact Susan Larkin at 928-3081, or email [email protected]. Susan’s work can be seen at her website, www.susanlarkinpaintings.com.


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Havea GreatWeek!

TUESDAY, JULY 30- Pickleball at the Barlow Street Community Center, Saint Albans from 10 to 11:30 am.- Storytime for Preschoolers at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 10:30 am.- Music in the Parks concert at Knight Point State Park, North Hero starts at 6:30 pm.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31- Reflection Series at Saint Anne’s Shrine with Mass at 11:15 am followed by lunch and presentation at 1 pm.- Summer Movie Break at the Alburgh Public Library starts at 2 pm.- Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market at Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle from 3 to 6 pm.- Island Bike Ride leaves from Grand Isle School at 6 pm.- Grand Isle VFW Post #10854 Annual Dinner at Saint Rose of Lima Church, South Hero with serving from 5 to 7 pm.- North Hero Postcards presentation at the North Hero Community Hall starts at 7 pm.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1- Pickleball at the Barlow Street Community Center, Saint Albans from 10 to 11:30 am.- UVM Extension’s Northwest Crops and Soils Field Day at Borderview Research Farm, Alburgh from 10 am to 3:30 pm.- Milton Farmers’ Market at the Milton High School from 4 to 7 pm.- Hypnotist Steve Taubman at Bombardier Park, Milton starts at 6:30 pm.- Completely Stranded comedy at the Rouses Point Civic Center starts at 6:30 pm.- Karate for all ages at Camp Ingalls, North Hero from 6:30 to 8 pm.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3- Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market at Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle from 10 am to 2 pm.- South Hero Land Trust annual celebration and picnic at the Sawyer Bay Farm, South Hero from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm- Sam’s Barbeque Chicken Dinners To Go with all the fixins’ from 4 pm until gone at the Lake Champlain Property Owners Association Clubhouse in Grand Isle; follow directions from Route 2 to East Shore South to Ketch Road to Lakeshore Boulevard; rain or shine, all are welcome.- Jimmy T. Thurston and the Cobras concert at Bombardier Park, Milton starts at 6 pm.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4- Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival at

Burlington’s Waterfront Park from 8:30 am to 3 pm.- Art, Tea and Music at the Fisk Farm Isle La Motte from 1 to 5 pm.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6- Milton’s National Night Out at the Milton Municipal Complex from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7- Champlain Islands Farmers’ Market at Saint Rose of Lima, South Hero from 3 to 6 pm.- Island Bike Ride leaves from Grand Isle School at 6 pm.- Northern Borders film screening at Grand Isle Elementary School starts at 7:30 pm.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8- Milton Farmers’ Market at the Milton High School from 4 to 7 pm.- The Chillbillies concert at the Rouses Point Civic Center starts at 6:30 pm.- Karate for all ages at Camp Ingalls, North Hero from 6:30 to 8 pm.- Northern Borders film screening at Grand Isle Elementary School starts at 7:30 pm.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9- Island Arts Craft Show at the North Hero Community Hall from 10 am to 4 pm.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10- Duct Tape Regatta in City Bay, North Hero with registration at 8:30 am, race at 10.- Island Arts Craft Show at the North Hero Community Hall from 10 am to 4 pm.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11- Pontoons at High Noon on City Bay, North Hero from 11 am to 3:30 pm.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14- Citizens Concert Band at the Grand Isle Lake House with picnicking at 5:30 pm and show at 6:30.- Island Bike Ride leaves from Grand Isle School at 6 pm.- GICWD Informational Meeting at the Grand Isle Fish Hatchery starts at 7 pm.- Vermont Road Show: Early Automobile Travel in Vermont presentation at the North Hero Community Hall starts at 7 pm.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15- Karate for all ages at Camp Ingalls, North Hero from 6:30 to 8 pm.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18- North Hero/ Grand Isle Volunteer Rescue Squad Breakfast at Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle.- Saint Albans Raid Half Marathon on Main Street, Saint Albans starts at 9 am.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20- GICWD Bond Vote at the Grand Isle Fish Hatchery from 7 am to 7 pm.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23- Free performance by the Island Arts Jazz Combo at the North Hero Community Hall starts at 2 pm.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24- Introduction to Waterfowl Hunting at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge from 9 am to 3 pm; registration required.- Pro-Series Concert at the Fisk Farm, Isle La Motte starts at 7:30 pm.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25- Try-athalon in South Hero starts at 10 am.


LegalNotices

GRAND ISLE CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT

WARNING

The legal voters of the Grand Isle Consolidated Water District are herby notified and warned to meet at the Fish Hatchery, 14 Bell Hill Road in Grand Isle, Vermont on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) in the forenoon (a.m.), at which time the polls will open, and seven o’clock (7:00) in the afternoon (p.m.), at which time the polls will close, to vote by Australian ballot upon the following Article of business:

ARTICLE IShall the Grand Isle Consolidated Water District

issue bonds in an amount not to exceed Eight Hun-dred Nine Thousand Dollars ($809,000), subject to reduction from available federal and state grants-in-aid, for the purpose of constructing granulated activated carbon water filtration and disinfection improvements related to the District’s public water supply system?

The estimated cost of such water system improve-ments is $1,007,000, to be paid by the application of $199,000 of unissued bonded indebtedness autho-rized by the District at the February 15, 2012 special meeting thereof, and the expenditure of $809,000 of bonds described in this warning.

The legal voters of the Grand Isle Consolidated Water District are further notified that voter quali-fication, registration and absentee voting relative to said special meeting shall be as provided in Chapters 43, 51 and 55 of Title 17, and Chapter 91 of Title 24, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

The legal voters of the Grand Isle Consolidated Water District are further notified that, pursuant to the requirements of 17 V.S.A. §2680(G), an information meeting will be held at the Grand Isle Elementary School in Grand Isle, Vermont on Wednesday, Au-gust 14, 2013, commencing at seven o’clock (7:00)in the evening (p.m.), for the purpose of explaining the subject proposed water system improvements and the financing thereof.

PROPOSED STATE RULES

By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules.ovnotices.htm. The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.To get a copy of a rule or make suggestions to the agency, call or write the contact person listed below. You may also comment on the proposal by writing the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).Vermont Stream Alteration RuleVermont Proposed Rule: 13P026AGENCY: Vt. Agency of Natural ResourcesCONCISE SUMMARY: The proposed Rule seeks to clarify how stream alterations within watercourses of the State shall be managed under the authority of the state during emergencies and otherwise. Stream alterations are activities that may change, alter, or modify the course, current, or cross section of any watercourse within or along the boundaries of Vermont either by movement, by fill, or by excavation of ten cubic yards or more of instream material in any year. The Rule contains standards such that proposed activities: (1) will not adversely affect the public safety by increasing flood and fluvial erosion hazards; (2) will not significantly damage fish life or wildlife; (3) will not significantly damage the rights of riparian owners; and (4) in case of any waters designated as outstanding resource waters, will not adversely affect the values sought to be protected by designation.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mike Kline Agency of Natural Resources, Watershed Management Division , 1 National Life Drive, Main 2, Montpelier VT 05620‐3522 Tel: 802‐490‐ 6455 Fax: 802‐828‐1544 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.watershedmanagement.vt.gov/cfm/notices/rivers‐notices.cfm. For Copies: Shayne Jaquith Agency of Natural Resources, Watershed Management Division, 1 National Life Drive, Main 2, Montpelier, VT 05620‐3522 Tel: 802‐490‐6154 Fax: 802‐828‐1544 Email: [email protected] UseVermont Proposed Rule: 13P027AGENCY: Human Services, Dept. of CorrectionsCONCISE SUMMARY: The rule sets guidelines for the development of procedures within the correctional system regulating inmates’ use of the telephone.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Jane Ainsworth, Agency of Human Services ‐ Department of Corrections 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671‐1001 Tel: 802‐951‐5042 Fax: 802‐951‐5086 Email: [email protected] URL: http://doc.vermont.gov/about/policies.For Copies: David Turner Agency of Human Services ‐ Department of Corrections 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671‐1001 Tel: 802‐951‐5038 Fax: 802‐951‐5086 Email: [email protected] Pertaining to the Construction and Operation of Net Metering SystemsVermont Proposed Rule: 13P028AGENCY: Public Service BoardCONCISE SUMMARY: This is an amendment to the existing rule governing the net metering process which is in turn based upon the statutory provisions of 30 V.S.A. Section 219a. The amendment incorporates the recent legislative changes made to 30 V.S.A. Section 219a. Specifically, these changes include an increase to the permitted capacity of systems, changes to the billing practice for group systems, increases the utility net metered capacity limit, and establishes a registration process for smaller systems.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Gregg Faber, Public Service Board, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620‐2701 Tel: 802‐828‐2358 Fax: 802‐828‐3351 E‐Mail: [email protected] URL: http://psb.vermont.gov.For Copies: Susan Hudson, Public Service Board, 112 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620‐2701 Tel: 802‐828‐2358 Fax: 802‐828‐3351 E‐Mail: [email protected] Assistance Emergency Housing for Vulnerable PopulationsVermont Proposed Rule: 13‐E03AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)CONCISE SUMMARY: The rule changes the effective date of when the eligibility criteria established in rule 265.2.3 shall apply from July 15, 2013 to August 1, 2013.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Heidi Moreau, Esq., Policy Analyst Agency of Human Services, Dept. for Children and Families, Economic Services Division 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐595‐9639 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: [email protected] URL: http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules.For Copies: Traci Desrochers Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671‐1201 Tel: 802‐769‐6457 Fax: 802‐769‐2186 Email: [email protected].

Jay Craven’s Northern Borders Screenings in South Hero and Grand Isle

Award-winning Vermont director Jay Craven’s new film, Northern Borders, will play special area screenings on Wednesday, August 7 at Grand Isle School and Thursday, August 8 at the Folsom Educational Center Gym in South Hero. Showtimes are 7:30 pm. The screening comes as part of the film’s summer 100 Town Tour. Craven’s place-based production and grass-roots touring are featured in July’s Orion Magazine.

Northern Borders is based on Howard Mosher’s award-winning novel that was recently declared by The London Guardian as one of the Top Ten Books Featuring Grandparents, others included: Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations and Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The picture stars Bruce Dern of Coming Home and Alfred Hitchcock’s Family Plot and Geneviève Bujold of Anne of a Thousand Days and King of Hearts. Dern was recently named Best Actor at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, for Alexander Payne’s new film, Nebraska which he shot immediately after completing Northern Borders. Both Bujold and Dern have received Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy nominations. Bujold has also won an Emmy and Golden Globe. Northern Borders also stars Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick of Moonrise Kingdom. The film was featured at a sold-out June 27 screening of the recent Nantucket Film Festival and it will play Friday, August 2 at the Woods Hole Film Festival on Cape Cod.

Northern Borders tells the story of ten year-old Austen Kittredge, who is sent to live on his grandparents’

Kingdom County Vermont farm, where he has wild adventures and uncovers long-festering family secrets. It’s 1956 and Austen experiences rural Kingdom County as a place full of eccentric people including his stubborn grandparents, whose thorny marriage is known as the Forty Years War. Initially feeling stuck in this fractured household, young Austen plans a quick exit but ends up stranded with no choice but to navigate and endure. A humorous and sometimes startling coming-of-age story, Northern Borders evokes Vermont’s wildness, its sublime beauty, a haunted past, and an aura of enchantment.

Northern Borders was produced as the result of a unique partnership between Jay Craven’s non-profit Kingdom County Productions and Marlboro College, where Craven is professor of film. The picture was made as the outcome of a semester-long

film intensive called Movies from Marlboro. It was produced on a lean budget, through the collaboration of 20 young filmmaking professionals and 26 students from 12 colleges, who worked in substantial roles in every level of production. A new 2014 Movies from Marlboro project will produce Peter and John, based on Guy de Maupassant’s ground-breaking 1887 novel. That production is planned for next spring on Nantucket. It will again partner professionals and students from multiple colleges who earn academic credit for a “semester away” from their home school. Information is available at Movies.Marlboro.edu or by contacting Jay Craven at [email protected].

Northern Borders tickets will be available at the door. Tour schedules are available online at KingdomCounty.org or by calling 802-357-4616. For more information, contact Jay Craven at [email protected].

Island Arts Presents Writing Workshop,

Camps and the Jazz Combo

Island Arts is holding a few summer workshops and camps in August, including: Start Writing Your Memoir Now with Ginger Johnson on Thursday, August 1 and 8 from 7 to 8:30 pm each night.Participants will begin their journey toward writing

a memoir. Week 1: Getting Started- organization and collecting; Week 2- Focus Writing and the nitty-gritty of finding your own voice; Week 3- Help along the way, editing and publishing.The workshop will be held at the North Hero

Methodist church and is intended for adults; there is a maximum number of students of twelve and tuition is $45.Art Camp will be held Monday through Friday,

August 5 to 9 from 9 am to 1 pm each day with instructor Ms. Lisa Besler.Art camp is a time to let your creativity run wild while

enjoying the freedom of nature. In this week-long camp, students will experience creative play through art and nature. Students will use their surroundings to be inspired. You will spend the morning learning about a new art form. After a short snack students will engage in their own art using inspirations from the morning lesson. At the end of the week students will have finished work to take with them, as well as new tools to use in their future artistic endeavors.The camp is intended for children ages six to twelve,

and there is a maximum number of students of 25. The camp will be held at Camp Ingalls in North Hero, and tuition is $130 per child for the week plus a $15 material fee.Summer Nature Camp will be held July 29 to August

2 from 9 am to 1 pm each day with instructor Kurt J. Valenta.This week-long camp is an exploration of the natural

environment and the plants and animals within. Hands-on activities, walks and games included.The camp is intended for children ages six to twelve,

and there is a maximum number of students of 20. The camp will be held at Camp Ingalls in North Hero, and tuition is $130 per child for the week.Jazz Combo Camp will be held Monday through

Friday August 19 to 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 am with instructor Tony Pietricola.You will learn to play jazz, “jazz rock” and Latin/jazz

styles with an emphasis on improvisation. It’s easy, fun and gives you a chance to begin unleashing your creativity. The only things you need to bring are a musical instrument you have been studying in school or privately for at least one year, and an open mind that is willing to try new ideas. The course will end with a concert on Friday, August, 23 from 2 to 3 pm.After the week’s course, students will have the

option of meeting on a regular basis: once per week, during the fall and becoming part of the Flynn Arts program. This will give members a chance to play at the Flynn Theater, Burlington Jazz Festival, and be the opening act for various Island Arts jazz concerts.The camp will be held at the North Hero Community

Hall and is intended for musicians from grade 5 to adults, and there is a maximum number of students of twelve. There is a prerequisite of at least one year of study on a musical instrument and tuition is $130.


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from Islands FarmsBy: Emily Alger, South Hero Land Trust

Celebrate sixteen years of conservation and community building in South Hero! South Hero Land Trust is hosting our Annual Celebration and Picnic at the Sawyer Bay Farm on Saturday, August 3. Join us from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for the best potluck picnic of the year! Local chef Chrissie Mack of Cook Sisters Catering will be providing a delicious entre of local meat and vegetables, guests are encouraged to bring a potluck salad, side dish, or dessert. In addition to our picnic, we’ll hear updates on

South Hero Land Trusts projects and activities. The highlight of our annual meeting this year will be the opportunity to learn about South Hero’s current project to conserve Sawyer Bay Farm, tour the farm, and meet the new farmers who are working the land. This will include hearing from keynote speaker Eric Noël, one of the four farmers at the farm and an expert in raising sustainable, organic grass-fed beef, and taking a tour of the Sawyer Bay Farm.Thanks to wonderful farmers of several conserved

farms in the Islands, we will be having a special drawing for donors to the Sawyer Bay Farm Project at our Annual Celebration and Picnic. These farms have come together to support this project in appreciation of the community’s support in conserving each of their farms!For each gift of $250 and above to the Sawyer Bay

Farm Conservation Project, donors will be entered into a drawing to a night at Crescent Bay B&B with full country breakfast and private wine tasting at Snow Farm Winery, a free-range Chicken CSA Share from Savage Gardens: fifteen chickens over twelve months, or a woven afghan from Paradise Bay Farm. For each gift of $1,000 and above, the donor will also be entered into a drawing to win an individual summer CSA shares from Blue Heron Farm or Health Hero Island Farm. To be entered into the drawing donations must be received on or before Saturday, August 3. The drawing will be held at our Annual Celebration and Picnic.Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP if you can, but

we’d love to see you no matter what! Call 372-3786 or email [email protected]. We respectfully suggest a donation of $10 per individual or $20 per family, to help us cover the costs of this event, and don’t forget a side dish or dessert to share!To learn more about this project, or about our

annual meeting, visit our website, www.shlt.org.

Grand Isle County Mentoring Recruiting

for Fall-- Share What You Know:

Mentor a Child. By: Karen Browning, Coordinator

The Grand Isle County (GIC) Mentoring Program completed a very successful third year, matching 42 students in the Grand Isle Schools with community mentors. GIC Mentoring is a school-based mentoring program, which matches community children with adults who have similar interests. They meet once a week for one hour in the school at a mutually convenient time. We hope to have some new matches in the fall. This is a good time to apply to be ready to start in the fall. Children from all five island schools are involved in the program and range from grades K to 8. Now is the time to think about young people in our community who could benefit from an additional relationship with a caring adult. Every child who wants a mentor should have one! Mentoring has proven results for both the children and adults who care enough to make the commitment of just one hour a week. Young people who have a mentor are more likely to stay in school and go on to college, raise their life aspirations, stay away from drugs, seek teachers’ trust, help others and avoid fights and other violent behavior. A mentor is more likely to increase his or her appreciation for diversity, feel more productive at work, and develop core leadership and communication skills, and feel good for having positively influenced another life. Mentoring doesn’t require an expert; it only requires your time. “Make a difference in a youth’s life; be a mentor.”If you would like more information, please contact me at 372-5239 or email [email protected].


M Nilton ewsLorinda A. Henry


FOOD SHELF NEEDS YOUFolks need your help. The shelves at the

MFCC Food Self are almost bare. The food shelf helps provide food security to an average of 75 Milton families a month. Right now the most needed staples are peanut butter, canned meat or fish, soups, canned stew or chili, rice, boxed potatoes, canned vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, and meal helpers, but donations of any kind would be most welcome. Food can be left in the Food Shelf Bin at Hannaford’s or dropped off at MFCC, 23 Villemaire Lane between 8 am and 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday. Call Cheryl Alwine at 893-1457 or email [email protected] for information about donating or holding a food drive. Thank you for caring for your neighbors.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN MILTONJoin us for Milton’s fourth annual National

Night Out on Tuesday August 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Milton Municipal Complex on Bombardier Road! National Night Out is an opportunity for community members to come together to strengthen neighborhood spirit, support local crime prevention, build police-community partnerships and just have fun! This event will feature food, live music by Bobby and the Retrotones, children’s games, a bike helmet decorating station, bike skill games, safety demonstrations, a helicopter, and more. After the event, turn on your porch light from 9 to 11 pm to show Milton’s solidarity in preventing crime! For more information, visit www.miltonyouth.org/NNO or call the Milton Community Youth Coalition at 802.893.1009.

NNO is sponsored by the Town of Milton’s Police Department, Fire/Rescue Department, Public Works, and Recreation Department, New Life Christian Fellowship, Milton Community Youth Coalition (MCYC), local Milton businesses, clubs, parents and families.

MILTON ACTIVITIES FAIR

The Milton Activities Fair is still several weeks away, but the Milton Youth organization has announced that Sue McGranaghan is stepping in as the new chair. The Milton Activities Fair, sponsored by the Milton Community Youth Coalition in partnership with the Milton Town School District is going into it’s seventh year and is still going strong. This event. designed to provide “one-stop shopping” for parents and families in the community to find out about activities and programs available to children, and adults in Milton.

Sue is an amazing volunteer whom many of you might already know, who has Co-chaired Project Graduation 2013, chaired the Milton Elementary School PTA Scholastic Book Fair and a myriad of different volunteer projects that support our kids right here in Milton. She is already hard at work to make this whole event another enormous success. If you would like to contact Sue, you can reach her at [email protected].

SCHOOL NOTESThe first day of school for the 2013-2014

school year will be Wednesday, August 28.Milton Middle School is looking for coaches

for Girls and Boys Soccer and Cross Country. Any one interested in these positions should apply at http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=399912.

SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM FOR MILTON KIDS

Students eighteen years and younger get free breakfast and lunch at several sites, including: Milton Elementary School, Milton Park and Rec. Department, Birchwood, Milton Town Library, and in Colchester at Mallets Bay School & Recreation. Meals will continue until August 23.

Here are the lunch menus for the next week or so: Wednesday, July 31- ham and cheese on whole wheat bun, veggie sticks and dip, peaches, milk; Thursday, August 1-chicken tenders; Friday, August 2- cheese and pepperoni pizza, fresh veggie selection, fruit selection, milk; Monday, August 5- turkey and cheese sandwich, carrot sticks, fruit selection, milk; Tuesday, August 6- cheddar cheese quesadilla, garden bean salad, fruit selection, milk; Wednesday, August 7- cheese burger on bun, potato puffs, Italian beans, fruit selection, milk.

Breakfast Offerings: Mondays- assorted cereals, banana, milk; Tuesdays- bagels with cream cheese, fresh orange, milk; Wednesdays- cereal bar, banana, milk; Thursdays- fresh baked muffin, fruit cup, milk; Fridays- granola cereal, with yogurt and strawberries, milk.

All grains served are whole wheat and the program serves as many local products as available.

EXPANDED SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT

Join us for this newly expanded entertainment series at the Milton Outdoor Performance Center in lovely Bombardier Park. Performances include rescheduled Milton’s 250th Independence Day acts, and are free and open to the community. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, relax and enjoy the show!

The schedule includes: Thursday, August 1- Hypnotist Steve Taubman from 6:30 to 7:30 pm; Saturday, August 3- JimmyT Thurston and The Cobras from 6 to 8 pm; Tuesday, August 6- Magician Tom Verner starts at 1 pm at the Milton Public Library; Thursday, August 15- The Hillside Hooligans with opening act Citizen Bare from 6 to 8:30 pm; Tuesday, August 20- Milton Community Band from 7 pm to Dusk and Saturday, August 31- Robert Resnik and Marty Morrissey from 10 to 11 am at the Milton Public Library.

LIBRARY EVENTSThe August adult book discussion will be held

on Thursday, August 15 at 7 pm. The book will be The Great Gatsby. The bridge club meets Wednesday, July 31.

For the summer reading kids, Wednesday,

the 31st at 10 am, there is a Puppet Workshop for ages four to six; sign-up required.

A new book for August will be up for StoryWalk at the VAST trail: Dinosaurumpus by Tony Mitton on the first of the month.

Thursday, August 1 brings the 3 pm DCF Book Discussion for grades 4 to 8 at 3 pm; sign-up required. At 6:30 pm on the same day, Spiderwick will be discussed by the Grade 3 and 4 parents and children; sign-up required.

Friday, August 2 at 10 am, Toddler/Preschool Story Time.

Monday, August 5 will be a teen summer program workshop on making stepping stones at 6:30 pm.

Tuesday, August 6 at 1 pm, will be the End Party for all participants of the summer reading events.

Wednesday, August 7 at 10 am enjoy Legos for the Little Ones for ages five to seven.

MILTON ARTSMembers of the Milton Artists’ Guild are

reminded that they may set up a tent at the Milton Farmers’ Market for free any week this summer. Just send out an email to the Guild to make sure we don’t double book ourselves on any certain week and collect the MAG banner from Gisela to identify yourself and represent the guild. All profits stay with the artist. The Farmers Market runs from 4 to 7 pm Thursdays at the High School.

The traveling art show, Vision of a Hometown will move to Montpelier for the month of August, where it will be on view at the statehouse cafeteria.

CIVIL WAR MEDICINEThe Milton Historical Society is continuing

it’s commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with Pills, Potions, Liquors, and Laudanum: Medicine in the Civil War Period presented by Charlotte historian, Dal Cole. Dan’s presentation is based on letters written by Vermont soldiers and includes images for viewing and will be held on Wednesday, August 7 beginning at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will follow with time to chat with the speaker.

Join the Society for their monthly meeting, held at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Museum unless otherwise noted.

THE GROOVY LUNCH BUNCHSenior birthdays are Rodney Germain on July

30, Carol Dow on July 30 and Loretta Beaupre, who will be 99 on July 31. Happy times to all.

On July 31, Paul Ward and the Arrowhead Ramblers will be playing. The meal for Friday, August 2 will be chicken salad with grapes and celery on salad greens, orzo vegetable salad, fruit muffin and ice cream. Milk is served with all meals. More menus next week.

All meals and programs are sponsored by the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and are held at the Milton Arrowhead Senior Citizens’ Center unless otherwise noted. Seniors age 60 and over are welcome. Call Shirley early at 893-1619 at least 25 hours ahead for reservations. A $4 donation is appreciated. Meal site manager is Barb “Andy” Joachim 309-8790. Milton’s CVAA advocate is Julie Petersen at 865-0360 0r 1-800-642-5119.

EXTRAS AT THE FARMERS’ MARKETThe Milton Farmers’ Market features fresh

produce, flowers, prepared foods, crafts and more. The market meets every Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the Milton High School. We also share with the community a variety of non-profits and local businesses that will be included in next month’s markets: August 1- Learn How to Compost with Chittenden Solid Waste District, and Milton Mentors will have a lemonade stand; August 8- What’s Compostable? with Chittenden Solid Waste District; August 15- Women Helping Battered Women information table; August 22- Kinney Drugs will be handing out free water, bug spray and pharmacy information.

Hope to see you there! There is plenty of off street parking and all ages are welcome.

at St. Joseph’s Church Hall in Grand Isle

every Thursday at 6:30p.m.

with Early Birds starting at 6:15p.m.


> CHURCH SERVICES >Congregational Church of South Hero, U.C.C.

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9am JULY & AUGUSTNURSERY CARE

SUN. SCHOOL BEGINS IN SEPT.We Invite and Welcome Everyone.

Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486

Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: [email protected]/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVT

Office HOurs: MOnday - friday 9aM - 3pM

Free Community Supper 2nd Friday each month 5:30-7pm

UNION BIBLE CHURCHMain St., Route 2, Alburgh, VT

Dr. John C. Kehoe, Pastor796-3055

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

CORNER ROUTE 2 AND ROUTE 129SOUTH ALBURGH, VERMONT 05440

REV. C. ANDREW CHRYSLER, PASTOR(802)782-9384 WWW.GLBCVT.ORG

GOD'S LITTLE BROWN CHURCHA non-denominational

GCMF affiliated Church

“God’s Word has the answer”WORSHIP......SUNDAY 9:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM

Father Lawrence P. Ridgley, PastorSt. Amadeus Office 796-3481

St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092

Island Roman Catholic ParishesServing the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,

Isle La Motte & South HeroMASS SCHEDULE

St. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.St. Rose of Lima, South Hero-

Sat.: 4:00 p.m. Sun. Morning Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Island Bible FellowshipNorth Hero Community Hall

Route 2, North Hero, VT

Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m.

All Welcome - Come As You Are!Pastor Larry A. Rohm - 802-393-9427

ServiceSIsle La Motte

United MethodistChurch Sunday

8:00 a.m.North Hero UMC

Worship9:30 a.m.

Grand Isle UnitedMethodist Church

Sunday 11 a.m.

Rev. Hyungyong Choi

Champlain Islands Parish

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Parish Office 372-6638

THE BORDERS REGIONAL MINISTRY

Episcopal Diocese of VT & Anglican Diocese of Montrealwww.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.org

St. Luke’s, Rte. 2, AlburghSundays at 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas’, Rtes. 225 & 202, Noyan2nd & 4th Sundays at 10 a.m.

St. George’s, Rte. 202, Clarenceville1st Sundays at 9 a.m. & 3rd Sundays at 10 a.m.

The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick • 802-863-8036

St. Anne's ShrineP.O. Box 280, Isle La Motte, VT 05463

802-928-3362, or 3385 Fax 928-3305 Email [email protected] www.saintannesshrine.org

"Center of Life, Light and Love"On the Shores of Lake Champlain

Mass ScheduleSaturday 7:00 p.m. (May 25 - August 31)

Sunday 9:00 am (June 16-Sept 1); 10:30am (May 26-Oct. 13)Monday - Friday 11:15 a.m. (July 1 - Aug. 30)

Visitor’s Center Open Daily ~ Gifts ~ Books ~ VT Products ~ CafeAll Welcome!

G Nrand isle ewsJulie Dickie

[email protected]

A fantabulous Saturday morning on the Islands. The roads are alive with tourists, the Farmer’s market is packed, Lawn sales galore. Hard to believe one month left before school starts again. The count down has begun! Enjoy the weather, enjoy the sites, enjoy the local community!

BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIESAnniversary wishes to Beth and Brian

Langlois as they celebrate on August 4. Happy Birthday to Herbert Durfee IV. Enjoy

your special days. DEADLINES

Do you have Grand Isle happenings that you would like to share? Be sure to send it in! News needs to be received by 5 pm on Fridays for the Grand Isle News section at [email protected].

SCHOOL NEWSLIBRARY NOTES: Greetings from the Grand

Isle School Library. This summer the school has worked to support summer reading by hosting the space for the kick-off event and opening the school library for students to check out books or return and exchange books from their summer book bag. Miss B will be available to help with checkout and to hear all about your favorite summer reads! Grand Isle School Library Hours are: Wednesday, July 31- 1 to 8 pm and Tuesday, August 13- 9 am to 1 pm.

Summer Reading Movie Night will be held on Wednesday July 31, from 6 to 8 pm, and will feature City of Ember, rated PG and recommended for ages eight and older. This fantasy and adventure film is based on the book by Jean DuPrau and tells the story of two brave teens who try to save their underground city from impending doom. Please RSVP by leaving a message at the library 372-6913 x119 or by emailing [email protected]. Oh, and don’t forget to visit the Grand Isle School Library website and click on the blog tab to leave a post about what you are reading this summer! The website address is: www.grandisleschoollibrary.com

GRAND ISLE FREE LIBRARYBy: Kathy Tulissi, Library Director

372-4797, [email protected]

http://grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com

NEW BOOK: Life In A Jar by Jack Mayer- “During World War II, Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker, organized a rescue network of fellow social workers to save 2,500 Jewish children from certain death in the Warsaw ghetto. This was information was suppressed and virtually unknown, that is, until three high school girls from an economically depressed, rural school district in southeast Kansas stumbled upon a tantalizing reference to Sendler’s rescues, which they fashioned into a history project, a play they called Life in a Jar.”

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Wednesday, July 31 is Pizza and Movie Night at the Grand Isle Elementary School, see above for more information.

On Tuesday, August 6, from 1 to 3 pm, come for a presentation by Stuart Strife, retired geologist. Do you think a rock can float like a boat

on water? Did you ever wonder if you could read a book through solid rock? Can a rock change colors like a chameleon without using paint or magic markers? If you look carefully at a fossil dinosaur bone do you think you can tell what part of its body the bone is from?

TRUSTEES MEETING: Trustees meet second Monday on even numbered months at 6 pm, and the public is welcome to attend. The next meeting will be held on August 12.

WEEKLY EVENTS: Story Time is back! Come listen to a great book at 10 am on Wednesdays. NEW FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary HOURS: Tuesday- 1 to 8 pm, Wednesday- 9 am to Noon, Thursday- 4 to 8 pm and Saturday- 9 am to 3 pm.

New England Via Vermont

802-796-3665www.newenglandviavermont.net

A Gift, Card, & Souvenir Shop Located in Alburgh Village

Explore our FREE Civil War MuseumSOLDIERS & CITIZENS

Open daily 10-5 Sun. & Weds. by chanceVisit our VT. History & Geology Room

Catch us on facebook!

Islands’ Soccer Program Starts in

SeptemberThis years Islands Fall Soccer Program will

begin on Saturday, September 7 and will run for six Saturdays. In addition to the Saturday games there will be a weekly skills session held one weekday evening for the 1st to 4th graders, day and times to be announced. The program is open to children from all the island towns who will be entering pre-K through fourth grade this fall. Registration information will be available soon. For more information or if you are interested in helping with the program, call Cynthia O’Hara at 372-8391


---------------------------------1988 14’8” Grumman Alum Boat. 20HP Merc. Galv. trailer. GUAR-ANTEED TO RUN STRONG. Asking $2175 - or best reasonable offer. 802-363-2160 8/6

---------------------------------2003 5th wheel cruiser. 27’, large slide out with garden windows in rear. AC, Fridge, Freezer, Stove, Queen Bed. New Awning. Very good condition. Asking $6,450. Call 802-372-5429 7/30

---------------------------------2010 5th Wheel. Montana High Country. No mileage. Like new on waterfront lot. Deck, shed includ-ed. $39,900. Call 802-734-8989 9/3

---------------------------------Cedar Trees: a native tree excellent for use in screens, hedges and ero-sion control. 3-4’ $20ea 4-5’ $25ea 5-6’ $30 ea. 802-868-9961 or 393-3546. BTFN

---------------------------------Island Beverage Firewood. Green or dry. Selling wood pellets by the ton. Call for delivery. 802-324-1955

---------------------------------Clean, quality mixed hardwoods for sale. Custom lengths. Dubuque’s Firewood Sales. A Cut Above the Rest! 802-372-6440 8/20

---------------------------------Aluminum dock 10ft with alumi-num deck, 2 legs, $225. 802-378-5145. 7/30

---------------------------------Looking for a unique puzzle to put together? NEW ENGLAND VIA VERMONT in Alburgh Village has a great selection of Made in U.S.A. puzzles. See our display ad for further information.

---------------------------------WOODFLAME GRILL- like new with manual and supply of fuel. $150 obo. Call Joe 802-378-5171

---------------------------------2012 39FDen retreat camper by Keystone. Was $45,000 new. Asking $31,900. Can be seen at 1088 Lakev-iew Dr, North Hero, VT. Is posted on Craigslist July 21 with pictures. Call Sandy at 802-378-5279 or cell 1-954-778-3281 8/13

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SALES---------------------------------

Yard Sale-Indoor. Isle La Motte Village. 9-12 Seven Days. Troll-ing motor, 275 gal oil tank(new), Sail boat. Vintage items, tools, etc. BTFN

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---------------------------------Garage Sale. August 2, 3, 4. 11 & 13 West Shore Rd., Grand Isle 9am to 3:30 pm. Antiques, birch logs, books, cat equipment, small fur-niture, fishing gear, garden tools, household items, mink coat, porta potti for camp or boat, old records, and much more.

WANTED---------------------------------

Cash paid for Junk Vehicles & Old Farm Equipment. Call Ron Pouty for price. 802-372-4024 8/13

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FOR RENT---------------------------------

South Hero. 1 Bedrm 2nd floor du-plex, with LR, K, full bath. Country living near ferry, 25 min to Exit 17, $655/mo includes heat, A/C, town water, plowing & mowing. Lease, Ref, Secur. No pets, no smoking. Avail after 8/15 802-372-5241

---------------------------------Lake house for rent in North Hero. Immaculate 2BR home in secluded setting with 80’ direct waterfront. Fully furnished. 2 car garage. 1year lease.$1195/month+. No pets/smokers. [email protected] or 363-1979 evenings. 7/30

---------------------------------10x50 - 1 bed. lakefront access. Grand Isle. $700 monthly + utili-ties. Call 802-372-6044 or 802-373-9103 8/6

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EMPLOYMENT---------------------------------

Administrative Assistant- Estab-lished finance company in Grand Isle is looking to hire an Admin-istrative Assistant. The applicant must have strong communication skills, computer experience, abil-ity to multi-task and have attention to detail. Call 372-8435 to schedule and interview.

---------------------------------The Burlington Free Press is look-ing for a professional individual to wholesale copies of our publication in the Champlain Islands. Respon-sibilities would include, but are not limited to, overseeing a small carrier force delivering to home delivery subscribers in Grand Isle County, delivery, billing and collec-tions from stores as well as provid-ing weekly return information and ensuring exemplary service. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their own business. Interested parties please contact Monique at 316-7194 8/13

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FOR SALE

SERVICESOFFERED

---------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alterations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802-372-0194 8/6

---------------------------------Champney Tree Service. Removals, Pruning, Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing. 802-922-2199. Fully insured. 24 hour emer-gency service. [email protected] 8/27

---------------------------------Boat or personal watercrafts. Win-terize and shrink wrap, boat and trailer service and repairs. Also ve-hicle repair service. Tires. State In-spections. Lamothe Repair Shop. 1772 Lower Newton Rd. St. Albans. 802-524-6867 10/22

---------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless & steel. Inshop & portable. Propel-ler, skeg repair. Jesberger Welding. 802-796-4079 802-324-6954. 10/15

---------------------------------R. ROSE CONSTRUCTION. Roofing, House renovations, Ext. paint/siding, additions, deck, cus-tom screening, porches, etc. Fully insured. Free Est. 802-372-5693 BTFN

---------------------------------Langlois Lawn Care, LLC – Call today for a free estimate on Lawn Care, Pressure Washing, Bark Mulching, Spring Clean Up, Brush and Small Tree Removal, Light Landscaping and Other Jobs. Call Brian at (802) 363-4777 or (802) 782-0786. BTFN

---------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingles, metal, rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs. Chim-ney repair. FREE ESTIMATES. INSURED. 802-372-5781 John. BTFN

---------------------------------R&L HOME & LAWN CARE. Landscaping, Mowing, Property Maintenance, Bark Mulch, Small Bucket Loader, Brush-Hog, Tree Service, Spring Seasonal Clean-up, General Carpentry, Roofs, Decks, Siding, Remodeling. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. 802-372-4486 BTFN

---------------------------------CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Roofing, siding, carpentry, paint-ing, also repairs. No job too small. Honest and reliable. free Esti-mates. 802-233-7031 8/13

---------------------------------IMPECCABLE house cleaning and camp cleaning. 12 yrs experi-ence. Reasonable rates! Call Angie 802-399-4213 or email [email protected] 7/30

---------------------------------Remodeling. Barns. Restoration. House Lifting. Foundations. Paint & Tile. Bill Miller 802-355-03137/23


LARGE enough to store your car or small boat!small enough to

clear your clutter!

Route 2, Alburgh VT

Call today for sizes & info!

rrs TM

A. H. James Heating LLC802-796-3730

Oil & Gas SystemsRinnai Water Heaters

Sales & Service

Excavating, Waterlines, foundations, septic systems, driveways, roads, retaining walls, lake shore reinforcements, town water connections.

Mooring Systems, Custom design for your needs. Installed. Fast Service.

Scuba Diving Service, from mooring placement to ice vehicle recovery. Zebra Mussels filters installed and services.

Welding, Certified Welder. All materials, Fabricating, Portable Equipment.

Trucking, All Materials. Rototilling & Brushhogging

Carl Penske Enterprises

372-4819

Custom Marine CanvasBoat Tops & Covers

Mark Casavant

Hog Island Design 868-2271at R/L Marine, Alburg Springs, VT

MISC.---------------------------------

Found: Blue and white paddle boat near Camp In-galls on S. End Road, North Hero. 802-372-5257 7/30

---------------------------------To my friends, family, neighbors, and customers: This is probably the 100th draft of this note, and each time I have struggled to find the right words to convey my gratitude to you during my recovery. While this note is long overdue, with each draft my sense of how grateful I am for everyone’s support has deepened – I have been truly amazed by the outpouring of concern, good wishes, and prayers over the last six months. My family and I are so appreciative of all the sup-port my Harborside “family” gave us through my recuperation. I am especially thankful to Todd and Lisa Keyworth for sending updates on my progress. While in the hospital, I received over 100 emails from so many of the friendly faces I have grown accustomed to, and fond of, seeing in the store. Since leaving the hospital, I have had a chance to look back at all the cards and feel sustained by your support – I appreciate it now just as much as I did when I first became ill. Moreover, your thoughts and prayers helped my family cope even when I wasn’t aware of all your kind sentiments. To each and every one of you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your never-ending stream of support. I couldn’t have made it through this difficult time without you all, and I feel so blessed to be a part of this community. I miss the local gossip, practicing my French, shar-ing new samples, and seeing all your friendly faces at the store. I hope you’re all having a wonder-ful summer – I truly look forward to seeing you all again soon! Penny Pero

---------------------------------The Family of Carlton Sturgeon wish to thank ev-eryone for cards and condolences extended to us acknowledging our loss. Very thankful for the hos-pice care he received during his last days and the wonderful care at Our Lady of the Meadows, our appreciation.

---------------------------------LOST: 12’ Tan, Tarpon Wilderness Kayak on Keeler Bay. Reward. (802) 363-6002

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Crime WatchGrand Isle County

Sheriff’s Dept.07/22/13SEX OFFENSE COMPLAINTCITIZEN ASSIST: NORTH HEROMISSING PERSON: NORTH HEROASSIST RESCUE: GRAND ISLESUSPICIOUS PERSON: GRAND ISLE911 HANGUP: ALBURGHWANTED PERSON ARRESTEDVEHICLE CRASH: ALBURGHVEHICLE COMPLAINT: GRAND ISLEVEHICLE COMPLAINT: ALBURGH

07/23/13VIN INSPECTION: ISLE LAMOTTESUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: WHITES BEACH -SOUTH HEROAGENCY ASSIST: SOUTH HEROVEHICLE COMPLAINT /SOUTH HERO 07/24/13CITIZEN ASSIST: SOUTH HEROCITIZEN ASSIST: NORTH HEROWELFARE CHECK /SOUTH HEROSUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: ALBURGHVEHICLE COMPLAINT: ALBURGH 07/25/13LITTERING COMPLAINT /GRAND SILEALARM: SOUTH HEROAGENCY ASSIST: ALBURGHCITIZEN ASSIST: NORTH HEROVEHICLE COMPLAINT: NORTH HEROVEHICLE CRASH: NORTH HEROFIREWORKS COMPLAINT: ALBURGH 07/26/13VIN INSPECTION: SOUTH HEROFRAUD COMPLAINT: ISLE LAMOTTEVANDALISM COMPLAINT: GRAND ISLELITTERING COMPLAINT: SOUTH HEROVEHICLE COMPLAINT: NORTH HERO

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Located in North Hero, VT

CITIZEN ASSIST: GRAND ISLEAGENCY ASSIST: SOUTH HERO911 HANGUP: ISLE LAMOTTETHREATENING COMPLAINT: SOUTH HEROCITIIZEN DISPUTE: GRAND ISLEASSAULT: ALBURGH 07/27/13VEHICLE COMPLAINT: SOUTH HEROSUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: ALBURGHAGENCY ASSIST: ALBURGHCITIZEN DISPUTE: ALBURGHSUSPICIOUS PERSON: ALBURGH

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ACTIVITIES ARE LISTED/ DURING PATROL IN TOWNS THEY CHECK

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ALBURGHWell appointed executive 4 BR/2.5 BA home set on 5.72 acres w/exclusive ROW to lake, mature trees, pond, paved drive, massive deck & patio surround-ing in-ground pool, Hot Tub & child’s playground and so much more. Extra land & barn available. Call today for all the details! $349,900.

SOUTH HEROThis unique cottage is a great place for family & friends. Enjoy the screened in porch & bunk-room that will sleep 4 people! Take a swim in the large heated pool, play golf on the executive course just a short walk away or put your boat on a slip or moor-ing at the marina. Call today $93,900.

SOUTH HEROContemporary Salt Box tucked into a 1.48 acre coun-try lot just 25 minutes from Burlington. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings make a bright & airy layout. The first floor mother-in-law apt/studio has its own entrance. The upper level balcony offers mountain views and peaks of the lake. $289,900

GRAND ISLECustom built 3 BR/2 BA Contemporary set on a private 1.6 acre lot w/200’ directly on prime Lake Champlain shoreline. Awesome sunsets, lake & mountain views. East access to lake & beach via lighted ramp. Open floor plan perfect for en-tertaining. Convenient location & many amenities. $829,000.

SOUTH HEROThis beautiful 4 BR/3 BA home was thought-fully constructed w/attention to every detail, supe-rior quality & craftsmanship. Sited on 64 acres w/breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding fields. 2 large barns for a horse farm or gentleman farmer. The possibilities are endless. $899,000.

LINDA TROMBLEY598-9322

CARLA LANGLOIS363-5758

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FRANZ ROSENBERGER777-7646

EVAN POTVIN999-6277

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2 Ferry Rd., South Hero: 802.372.5777 4 South Main St., Alburgh: 802.796.3426ISLANDS REALTY INC.

GRAND ISLERecently remodeled 3 BR/2 BA home set on a pleasant 1.6 acre lot. New kitchen with Hickory cabinets, appliances, & counter tops. All new windows, doors, flooring, drywall & baths as well. One car attached garage and 19x25 outbuild-ing w/ 425 sq ft loft. Sundeck & covered porch overlooking the water. Just 25 minutes to Burlington. Only $159,900.

ENOSBURGThree bdrm, two bath home w/one level liv-ing. The lawn and home have been meticu-lously cared for & features; new windows, kitchen cabinets & counter. Town water & sewer. $99,900.

GRAND ISLE10 very private acres on a private dead end road w/gradual sand beach & over 400 ft of lakeshore on the Broad lake. This unique & desirable site is further complimented by the nicely appointed 2 BR year-round residence. You will love the open updated Kitchen /Living Area w/Vaulted Ceilings & the wall of glass to take in the lake views. Additional septic capacity available. $499,000.

GRAND ISLESunny, 1 level, 3 BR Cottage w/140’ of direct lake-front w/panoramic lake & sunset views. Great place for entertaining! 17x15 deck right on the lake. Big 16x24 outbuilding for boat, kayaks, and water toys. Now $304,000.

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