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The Islander, January 16, 2018

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Three Vt. Banks Robbed Including One in Alburgh

By MIKE DONOGHUEALBURGH – Is a robbery by a woman at the North Country Federal Credit Union

in Alburgh last Tuesday connected to two other bank robberies on Saturday?A woman dressed in blue jeans, wearing a dark jacket and a scarf over her face

entered North Country Federal at 37 South Main St. and demanded money about 4:48 p.m. Tuesday, state police said.

The robber, who did not show a weapon, fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. She was last seen running on South Main Street (U.S. 2 ). Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department and State Police sent officers to the scene, but had no luck locating the woman.

No one was injured in the robbery.The robber was described as about 5-feet to 5-feet-1 inch, about 110 pounds,

Detective Lt. Jeremy Hill said. Her age range was unknown, police said.Police said it was unknown immediately if a vehicle was used.Anybody with any information is asked to call the state police barracks at 524-

5993.The other two bank robberies were reported in Bristol and Richmond about 40

minutes and 20 miles apart on Saturday.All three robberies had similar elements and each happened within the final hour

before the bank was due to close for the day. The description of the woman and her clothing in the two Saturday robberies appeared identical.

Bristol Police say a woman entered the National Bank of Middlebury on Main Street and presented the teller with a note demanding money about 11:10 a.m., Lt. Bruce Nason said.

The woman was about 5-feet-5-inches and wearing a heavy red-and-dark colored checkered pattern coat. She also had a baseball style hat with beanie and hooded sweatshirt.

The bandit fled on foot and was seen leaving the area in what was described as an older model green Subaru Impreza. He was headed east on Vermont 116 toward Starksboro.

About 40 minutes later, Richmond and state po-lice responded to a panic alarm at the TD Bank at 23 Pleasant Street.

Bank employees reported a female entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding mon-ey. The woman was described as about 5-feet-3-inches and slender build. No weapon was displayed during the robbery.

A photograph of the robber in the bank shows she also is wearing a red-and-black checked coat, a hood-ed sweatshirt and hat.

The female robber fled the bank after receiving an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was seen leaving in a small green hatchback car, possibly an older model Subaru. A second suspect may have been in the getaway vehicle, Detective Trooper Jacob Metayer.


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NorthCountry Supports Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program

SOUTH BURLINGTON – NorthCountry Federal Credit Union presented a check for $11,000 to the Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program on Dec. 4, 2017. A portion of the funds were used immediately to help pay for bilateral forelimb neurectomy surgery of Lucy, a 13-year old mare used in the therapeutic horse riding program. Lucy had severe pain in her front feet and the surgery focused on the nerves to help reduce and/or eliminate the pain. She is on the road to recovery and will be back to work in the Spring.

Lucy is one of the primary horses used at CHAMP. The staff calls her a “natural” to be in a therapeutic environment with her gentleness and calm response to the varied disabilities of riders. She is unique in her ability to absorb the tension of the rider, and if the rider is off balance, she stops so CHAMP staff can assist. She also is large enough to handle adult riders.

The funds from NorthCountry were also used to repair a wind-damaged horse run-in which provides shelter for horses who live outside. It has a roof and walls, but is open so horses can go in and out on their own. The horses have been temporarily displaced while CHAMP volunteers repair the structure.

“NorthCountry is committed to helping our neighbors and the local organizations that enhance the quality of life for everyone,” says Bob Morgan, CEO of NorthCountry. “We were happy to assist CHAMP with money they could use now to take care of pressing needs. We are so impressed with CHAMP’s mission and programs

which respectfully and caringly provide therapeutic equine services, and work-experience programs.”

Established in 1987, CHAMP provides horse-assisted programs to meet the needs of children and adults with physi-cal, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges. CHAMP works in partnership with other organizations to develop spe-cialized programs. It aspires to be a sus-tainable center and a leader in therapeutic horse-assisted activities.

At left: CHAMP‘s horse run-in was se-verely damaged by a recent wind storm.

NorthCountry Federal Credit Union presents a $11,000 check to the Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program – CHAMP.”

Pictured left to right, Pauline Gervais (President, Board of Directors, CHAMP), Bob Morgan, (CEO, NorthCountry) Lucy, Jean Desranleau (Executive Director,

CHAMP), Deni Bergne (Board Member, CHAMP), Lorrie Rainville (Barn Manager, CHAMP), Mary Willmuth (Board Member, CHAMP).

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Principal Arnzen, Grand Isle School Reach Separation

Agreement By PATTY LAVIGNE

GRAND ISLE – The Grand Isle School Board has agreed to a separation agreement with Elementary School Principal Eric Arnzen, who has been on paid leave since his arrest by police on a series of charges.

The board voted 3-0 to accept his letter of resigna-tion and also agreed to pay him a $10,000 separation agreement. The payment is instead of continuing to pay Arnzen’s family health care plan for the remain-der of the school year, according to Board Chairman Gary Marckres. He said the amount is about equal to what the town would pay for health care.

Arnzen, who had a contract through June 30, is now off the payroll for the school district, which hopes to select an interim replacement as early as this week, the chairman said. Marckres said a name might be forwarded to the board, which scheduled to meeting Monday night, after the weekly deadline for The Is-lander.

The separation package was discussed as part of a 50-minute executive session during the board’s Jan. 8 meeting. Marckres, and School Board members Don Bartlett and Mike Talbot approved the request. Board members Carol Miller and Nate Robinson were absent.

Arnzen, 45, of Fairfax pleaded innocent in Vermont Superior Court this month to charges of driving while under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and resisting arrest on Dec. 8. He also denied a mis-demeanor charge of disorderly conduct for shouting obscenities and making finger gestures while leaving the state police barracks in St. Albans after being pro-cessed, police said.

Arnzen had submitted his resignation after Dec. 4 – when the board held a closed-door meeting to dis-cuss his contract – and before Dec. 8, the day he was arrested.

Superintendent Donald Van Nostrand thanked the Grand Isle staff and students for the great job he

believes they have done dealing with the changes ex-perienced since Arnzen was put on leave. The super-intendent additionally acknowledged members of the Supervisory Union team for their support. Marckres also noted the appreciation by the School Board for

what was described as a seamless transition.

BUDGET IN FINAL REVIEWSchool Business Manager Rob Gess reviewed the

latest budget revision, which has taken an unexpected U-turn.

The Grand Isle board had completed a detailed look at the line items and it appeared there would be a significant reduction in the annual budget by about $95,000.

However, the district received a letter dated Dec. 20 from the Vermont Agency of Education concern-ing special education reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2019. Reimbursement will be reduced across all su-pervisory union districts in the state, creating an ad-ditional expense for the Grand Isle School District of $120,000, the state disclosed.

Gess stated the supervisory union had yet to ap-prove its budget.

The revised budget includes a 3% increase in tui-tion rates based on the direction the board has been given.

The board had hoped to get to a level funded budget but that is no longer is possible. It appears the Home-stead Tax Rate will see a 6.6% increase, slightly high-er on non-residential.

The budget appears complete, but Gary Marckres would like to get financial analysis before the board approves the annual Town Meeting Day warning. The annual warning will be approved at a special board meeting – 6:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 15.

GRADE 7 TUITIONINGVan Nostrand is researching state laws and rules to

determine if families can be provided an option to tu-ition their students out, or keep them in place. There is a chance that the State Board of Education will not allow choice. If it is allowed, offering choice may be-come a political decision for the Grand Isle School district. Van Nostrand stated the importance of mak-ing sure students are given the best opportunity.

There is complexity in offering choice. The cost of tuition, staffing and busing need to be considered as well as scheduling and other administrative issues.

Marckres stated the problem is the Grand Isle School District will transition to a K – 6 Model on July 1, 2019. This transition will split the middle school experience for the 7th grade class during the 2018-2019 school year and force multiple transitions within two consecutive school years.

Currently there are 180 students in classes K-8; Staff includes – 1 Professional, 19 Teachers, and 15.44 support staff, at a cost of $939,538.

There are two choices:-- Tuition all 7th grade students, and not offer school

choice: $330,000 tuition. Potential net savings of $170,000.

-- School choice: $150,000 to $300,000 tuition, po-tential net savings of $153,000.

The board also heard running only one bus will save $68,000, and potential staff reductions will be another significant savings.

As defined each choice, short term, nets an increase in budget overall. Marckres noted there would be ad-ditional savings not yet identified. He said analysis is needed to fully understand the impact. Van Nostrand will follow-up on questions. Marckres and Gess will create a financial analysis.

IN OTHER ACTION

-- A new website for the Grand Isle Supervisory Union is now up and running. Van Nostrand invited people to go online and view the changes.

One key component is there will be increased and improved access to information for taxpayers. There will be easier access to school board agendas, which must be posted at least 48 hours before a meeting. The web will provide more on meetings, which must have draft minutes posted within 5 days.

-- Van Nostrand reported emergency funding was received to replace the school boiler which is now in-stalled and inspected.

-- Marckres opened discussion on maintenance projects. Lighting in the music room and cafeteria were changed with individual circuits, switches and LED lighting, a big improvement is being seen. An estimated savings of over $5,000 will be experienced over the lifetime of the LED bulbs.

DC Energy submitted a quote to continue the LED retro fit of 66 additional fixtures. The total cost $4,229 would be reduced by a state rebate of $650 and an additional discount if done by June 30. The fixtures would be under a 5-year warranty. The project is pro-jected to save $1,540 yearly. Funding was available within the maintenance budget. Mike Talbot moved to approve the spending and it passed 3-0.

-- Dorothy Sacca reported the revised Grades 6 to 8 schedule was implemented that day. The students did a good job going with the flow. The math lab went well and in a week or two an additional on-line adap-tive math program will also be implemented.

-- The Supervisory Union has changed how it ac-counts for food service. It is now at school level for approval monthly.

-- A transformer line blew on Jan. 5 and needed re-pair after leaving parts of the building without power. It was fixed at no cost to the district. The cafeteria also was painted over the holidays.


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SCHOOL NEWSBy Jim Ross, Principal

PREK: Our youngest learners spent time this week working on writing letters and winter words. They also combined writing with measuring in the “block area”. The students also read Snowmen at Night with Mrs. Tefts and Ms. Patnode. They are excited to begin a new unit featuring author Jan Brett!

MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA: This week in ELA, all three grades spent the week working on Argumenta-tive Writing. Grade 6 was introduced to the middle school structure for writing an argumentative para-graph, and practiced identifying evidence in a text. Grade 7 reviewed the structure from last year and independently identified evidence and wrote main points. Grade 8 wrote their paragraphs, finding evi-dence in advanced texts.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH: Grade 8: We have started the New Year by investigating side lengths of trian-gles. We have used Pythagorean’s theorem to solve for any unknown length. We will soon be applying this theorem on a mini-project involving fencing dis-tances between trees. GRADE 7: We are building on our 6th grade knowledge of ratios and ratio tables and analyzing ratios that are not whole numbers. We are looking at fractional relationships and deter-mining unit rates. Grade 6: We have been comparing juice to water ratios in apple juice and orange juice. We are using our knowledge of equivalent ratios and being able to read ratio tables to compare different recipe mixes.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE: The students in Grade 8 are investigating magnets and magnetism. This unit provides lots of opportunities for hands-on inquiry and building. During the unit, students will construct a compass, a simple battery powered motor and ex-periment with maglev trains. The projects will enable students to experience the fundamentals of magne-tism first hand, while incorporating engineering de-sign and technology.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES: Grade 8 stu-dents are coming to the end of the Holocaust unit. This fell on the heels of a WWII unit. The students have been extremely interested, attentive and in-sightful throughout this topic. Mr. Morton reports: “It has been many years since I have seen such a high, and appropriate, interest level among 8th graders for this most disturbing of subjects. To the parents of the 8th grade students you can be proud of the maturity and compassion displayed by these students.”

ART: Kindergarten through second grade students are doing illustrator studies. Kindergarten is focusing on Eric Carle and his cut-paper illustrations. They have been busy making various painted papers that they will use to create an underwater collage. They have been exploring painting techniques using tools they do not usually use for painting, such as hair combs, forks, toothbrushes and plastic wrap! First and sec-ond graders are learning about Vermont artist, Ste-phen Huneck. This artist is known for his wood-cut prints of dogs. Students are creating works featuring a dog and their own favorite winter activity. Interme-diate and middle school students are continuing to develop their Pop Art projects. Several middle school projects are well underway as they explore new ma-terials and concepts. If you are able to donate, we are looking for the following materials: tissue boxes (all sizes), small make-up mirrors and house paint (all colors).

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Primary students are fin-ishing up sport stacking. We have learned the stack-ing patterns 3-3-3, 3-6-3 and 1-10-1. We have also experimented with jumbo stacking cups, mini stack-ing cups and partner stacking where two people

work together to perform patterns. We are moving on to kidnastics; a child friendly form of gymnastics. Intermediate students are participating in a basket-ball unit and are working on passing, dribbling and shooting. We are also learning about defense and how to guard an opponent. We are discussing how to increase success on the court and build relationships through effective communication. Middle school stu-dents have enjoyed playing basketball and are mov-ing on to a volleyball unit. We will learn the forearm pass, set and underhand serve. We will be discussing the importance of moving the feet to get into po-sition before hitting the ball. We will then transfer these skills into small sided games.

SCHOOL NEWSBy Susan McKelvie, Principal

It is hard to believe, but this is our first Patri-ot Press of 2018! And what a start it has been with sub-zero temperatures, ice, snow, wind and now 50 degrees and rain. At least Vermont winters are nev-er boring. Seeing some students wearing shorts and snow boots seems to perfectly sum up the confusion we are all feeling. This weekend’s forecast of a poten-tial foot of snow is certainly no surprise.

In the meantime, school is humming along with all kinds of amazing learning activities. Rehearsals for the K through 4 play have moved to the main stage in preparation for the curtain to rise this Wednesday at 6 p.m. Preparation for the middle school science fair in February is well under way. And, in preparation for a month-long focus on valuing everyone’s individual differences, today we had a “Kindness Kickoff” facili-tated by our middle school World of Difference mem-bers that involved students from K through 8 partici-pating in a variety of kindness activities and problem solving. What a wonderful place to be a student!

Our Blackboard Connect automated phone sys-tem is only as good as the information we input into it. It will send phone messages and email addresses to ensure you get any emergency messages we send out. Please make sure your phone is cleared of voice mails occasionally, and keep us informed if numbers change. A good way to get updates is also on our school Facebook page. We try to post there as well whenever there are closures, delays or updates. If you “Like” the Facebook page you will get those up-dates immediately!

Finally, once again, please do not drop your child off at the front entrance between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Use the well-marked drop off area in the parking lot. At the other end of the day, please do not pick up your child at the front entrance between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. This is for the safety of our students with bus traffic coming and going. Thank you for helping us with this.

ODDS AND ENDS FROM THE OFFICE: If your stu-dent is going to be absent, tardy or will be dismissed early, please contact Sue McNayr at 802-372-6600 ext. 2 by 8:30 a.m. For students who attend the Champlain Islands Parent Child Center afterschool program here at Folsom, please make sure to contact the Parent Child Center in the event that your child will not be attending the program that day. Any ques-tions regarding after school activities in the library should be directed to Kegan Calkins, town librarian. If you have questions related to the mentoring pro-gram, please contact Sue Mitchell at 802-372-3445 or 918-766-3206.

ATHLETICS SCHEDULE: The schedules for the 5/6 and 7/8 boys’ and girls’ basketball programs are posted on the Folsom website under the Athletics tab. They are all made using Google Calendar and you should be able to sync these calendars to your personal devices!

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COMMUNITY INPUT NEEDEDThe Grand Isle Free Library and the Friends of the

Grand Isle library invite community input on the de-velopment ideas and plans for a new library.

If you are interested in participating please stop into the Library on Monday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m.

This is the rescheduled meeting from Jan. 8 that was canceled due to bad weather.

Visit Vt. Fish & Wildlife at the

Yankee Sportsman Classic

ESSEX JUNCTION - The annual Yankee Sportsman’s Classic show will be held Jan. 19, 20 and 21 at the Champlain Valley Expo in Es-sex Junction, and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is inviting you to visit their exhibits and attend their seminars at the show.

“We are looking forward to talking with as many people as possible at the show,” said Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “It is a great opportunity for us to share the latest in-formation about fish and wildlife, and it gives people a chance to talk with us about fish and wildlife issues. Our wardens, biologists and oth-er staff will be at our exhibit.”

The 2018 hunting, fishing and trapping law-books and optional Vermont big game tags will be available at Fish & Wildlife’s exhibit booth. The free tags are offered as a durable alternative to paper tags on licenses and may be used to tag deer, bear or turkeys. Hunters, anglers and trap-pers will also be able to buy their 2018 licenses.

Fish & Wildlife is coordinating two Saturday seminars upstairs on field dressing and process-ing deer by Rodney and Theresa Elmer at 1 p.m. and Wild Game Cooking with the Skinny Pan-cake at 2:30 p.m. upstairs. Commissioner Por-ter will also hold a Q & A session Saturday at 12 p.m..

Show hours are Noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Location: 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction. Information: http://yankeeclassic.net


MONDAY•Tai Chi at the South Hero Congregational Church; 9 to 10 a.m.•Lunch at “The Neighbors”, South Hero Congregational Church; Noon.

. TUESDAY• Strength & Balance Train-ing at St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.•Tai Chi at the South Hero Congregational Church; 4 to 5 p.m.• Chair Yoga at Alburgh Senior Center 10 a.m.

Wednesday•Tai Chi at the South Hero Congregational Church 9:00 to 10:00 am•Lunch at “The Neighbors”, South Hero Congregational Church; Noon. •Bingo at Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh; Doors open 5 pm - Games 6 p.m.•Islands Food Shelf at Grand Isle Methodist Church (side door); 1 to 4 p.m.• Tai Chi & Qigong at the North Hero Community Hall, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday• Strength & Balance Train-ing at St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero; 9:30 to 10:30 am•Tai Chi at the South Hero Congregational Church 4 to 5 pm•Bingo at St. Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle; 6:15 pm• Fiber Bees meets in the base-ment of the North Hero Meth-odist Church; 11 to 4 p.m.• Chair Yoga at Alburgh Senior Center 10 a.m.

Friday•Lunch at “The Neighbors”, South Hero Congregational Church; Noon. •Tai Chi at the South Hero Congregational Church 9 to 10 am

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Saturday• Food Shelf at Island in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh; 11 a.m.

SHREDDED BBQ PORK DINNERFRIDAY, JAN. 195 P.M. TO 7 P.M.

SOUTH HERO - Come down to the Isle of Patmos Masonic Lodge on for a delicious dinner. How about shredded barbeque pork, baked beans, cornbread or a roll, coleslaw and a yummy dessert? Cost: Adults $10. Age 65+ $9. Age 12 and under $5. Under 2 free. Take out available, call ahead (802) 777-6316 the day of the event.Location: 40 South St.

ROAST PORK DINNERSATURDAY, JAN. 27

5 P.M.ALBURGH - The Islands in the Sun Senior Center will host their fa-mous Roast Pork Dinner and all the

home-cooked goodies that go with it. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to have a great meal and to socialize with friends and neighbors. Don’t forget, this also a good time to re-new your membership for 2018 and get a discount on your dinners. Cost: Adults $10, Seniors $9 and Mem-bers $8.Location: 54 South Main St.

TURKEY DINNERSATURDAY, FEB. 3

5 P.M.SOUTH HERO - A tradi-tional turkey dinner will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church including roast turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, cooked car-rots, baked beans, and much more. The dessert includes Parish Pie Ladies pies and also those made by members of the congre-gation. Cost: Adults: $10. Age 12 and under: $5Location: 501 US Route 2

To the Editor,Citizens of Grand Isle: My term as a mem-

ber of the Grand Isle Selectboard will expire in March 2018. After careful consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election. Ad-ditional family and business demands will require my full attention over the next few years. My brief tenure on the Selectboard has been tremendously rewarding and I encourage others who have an interest in our municipal government to seek election to the Selectboard. There are exciting and challenging opportunities facing the Town of

Grand Isle and a diverse, citizen driven gov-ernment is key to moving our community on a path toward a brighter future. Thank you for your support over the past three years.

Bill Baron, Grand Isle

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What makes AMVETS different from oth-er Veterans Organizations is that our mem-bership is open to ALL Veterans regardless of what time period you served. We also ac-cept National Guard and Reservists without the need of having any Active Duty time. Any service member currently serving is also welcome to join us. AMVETS does not lim-it membership, but in practice it opens its membership and eligibility.

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To the Editor,Can those in/around the White House re-

peat all of the Pledge of Allegiance?Are they familiar with the inscription of our

Statue of Liberty?I am old enough to remember when a man

tried to make Germany pure and safe -- what a mistake he made!

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Masons and The Islander Present Parade Proceeds to

Support UVM Children’s HospitalSOUTH HERO – The first Champlain Islands Christmas Parade was a hit and also a successful fundraiser for

the UVM Children’s Hospital.Jeff Parizo, Master of the Isle of Patmos Lodge #17 presented a check totaling $1,500 to Sarah Spencer of

98.9 WOKO-FM radio and Jackie Woodwell of the UVM Children’s Hospital on behalf of the Masons and The Islander, during the monthly breakfast hosted by the Masons last Saturday.

The funds were raised by donations for the free meal offered after the parade and many area businesses that donated to the cause. Over 200 people filled the Mason Lodge, located on South St. for a warm bowl of chili, holiday treats and of course a visit with Santa.

Spencer, a well-known on air personality of WOKO told the crowd, “what better way to help the children’s hospital than a children’s parade during the holidays.”

Parizo said plans for the 2nd annual parade are in the works.“We had an incredible turn-out for the first year. The excitement generated throughout the community is a clear indication of the level of participation we can expect for next year.”

From left to right: Jeff Parizo, Master of Isle of Patmos Lodge #17 presents a check on behalf of the Mason and The Islander to Sarah Spencer, left, of WOKO and Jackie Woodwell, of the UVM Children’s Hospital in the amount of $1.,500.

A live video of the parade, held Dec. 2, was streamed on The Islander’s facebook page with over 7,000 views and comments from across the country, including Montana and California.

The parade committee thanks everyone for the support, participation and can’t wait for the next one. Details on the 2nd Annual Champlain Islands Christmas Parade will be announced in The Islander at a future

date.

By Representative Mitzi JohnsonVermont is a truly

special place - there is a reason people come here, and there’s a reason people stay here. This legislative session, we are focusing on policies that make the Vermont dream accessible to everyone and keep Vermont on the path to a strong,

healthy future. In the coming months I’ll share more details, but here is a sample of the work already underway in statehouse committees.

In response to federal changes limiting access to affordable health insurance, the House Health Care Committee is refining legislation to maintain access to insurance. We don’t want to slip backwards to the days when the number one cause of personal bankruptcies was medical bills. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee will soon be presenting two bills on consumer protection and data security that will: 1) provide credit protection , 2) ensure Vermonters are not exploited by data brokers, and 3) ensure access to credit markets.

For years we have wrestled with education funding. School budgets and the needs of students have gone up while the number of students overall has gone down. At first blush, decreasing students and increasing costs doesn’t make sense…the problem is that you can’t stop offering 5th grade or reduce heating costs because a school lost 2 students. Figuring out how to raise $1.6 billion to educate 82,000 students in about 300 schools is no small task, but I’ve asked the Education Committees and Ways and Means Committee to draft alternatives to Act 60/Act 68. They will be looking for ways to reduce reliance on the property tax and make education funding simpler and more transparent. If you have additional ideas, I would be happy to pass your thoughts along to them as well!

Working people and the middle class are the driving engines of the economy. Investing in them is how we build prosperity in Vermont. We will be prioritizing legislation that creates a strong economy that works for all of us, not just a few. To make this successful, we need better strategies for rural areas. This is not a problem unique to Vermont! When I talk with Speakers of House from other states- no matter their politics- I find that all rural states are struggling with issues of aging populations and slow economic growth. There are ideas underway to boost connectivity for cell phone and internet access, make Vermont more attractive for young people and make our government more efficient and affordable- Stay Tuned!

Please reach out with any concerns or questions: Mitzi Johnson - [email protected] 802-

363-4448.


bus day trip to

akwesasne mohawk casinohogansburg, new york

bus day trip to

monday, Feb. 5th • $35 per person

Free eXtras including:$25 Free slot play • Free buFFet •Free coFFee & donuts •bottled water • movies aboard

bus departs: 7:00 am. Meet at Milton Park & ride off i89 exit 17 between 6:45 - 7:00or new PickuP in alburgh 7:45 a.M.dePart casino at 4:30PM

call barbara802-829-7403

RESERVEEARLY!

Friday, Jan. 19- Carol Ann Jones at Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20- Plain Jane at the Alburgh American Le-gion Post 60; 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27- Nite Sky at the Alburgh American Legion Post 60; 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Calling All Grand Isle County Businesses and Local Non-Profits

NORTH HERO - Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation (LCIEDC) is excited to host the 2nd Champlain Islands Business Expo Great Ice Event.

The Expo will be held at the North Hero Community Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the first Saturday of the Great Ice Events in North Hero Village and there will be lots of local folks and visitors from neighboring communities.

Participating vendors are welcome to bring product to sell or display information about their business prod-ucts or services or a sampling of both. It is a very inexpensive way to introduce yourself and your business to the community and invite visitors to return during the summer tourist season.

Last year, close to 30 vendors and well over 300 visitors participated in the day. The spirit and enthusiasm from both vendors and visitors created a fun and successful day.

The cost to participate is $30. You can rent a table for $5 and chairs at $1 each. You can bring your own table and chairs provided they will not scratch the floor. Setup begins at 9:30 a.m. for vendors.

For further information or to register, please contact Sherri at the LCIEDC office at 802-372-8400 or email [email protected].

Make Your Plans for Empty Bowls Supper

GRAND ISLE – Bring your own spoon to the 4th an-nual Champlain Islands Empty Bowls Supper.

Empty Bowls, an international effort to fight hun-ger, raises both money and awareness about hunger around the world. Recognizing that hunger exists here, in the Islands and throughout Vermont, a group of Islanders are busy organizing this year’s event.

Leading up to the supper, students, potters and others around the Islands are creating handcrafted bowls, writing haiku’s about hunger, and having con-versations about hunger.

Local restaurants are donating soups and bread, glasses and silverware.

In exchange for a suggested donation, guests will enjoy a simple dinner of soup and bread and take home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world.

According to Hunger Free Vermont, 33% of Grand Isle county children live in food insecure households; 64% of Island children are eligible for free or reduced meals.

In addition to raising awareness, the 2017 Empty Bowls event raised approximately $3,000, enabling the Bowls project to support three local groups and one international organization.

An Empty Bowls donation of $1,000 to Cham-plain Islanders Developing Essential Resources, Inc. (C.I.D.E.R.) covered the expenses of nearly 150 tasty and nutritious meals for seniors and home bound community members.

The Champlain Islands Food Shelf, a primarily vol-unteer organization, bought 1500 pounds of food from the Vermont Food Bank with the $1000 dona-tion from Empty Bowls.

Food for Thought (FFT), used the $1,000 donation to support their school and summer vacation lunch pro-grams. These funds enabled FFT to feed over 100 children in mind and body for one week last summer.

Lastly, Empty Bowls made a contribution to 52 Kids a small non-profit in Uganda, making the connection that hunger is a world-wide issue.

The event will be held Saturday, Jan 27 at the Grand Isle School from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.The Empty Bowls supper is festive and fun. Classes throughout the Islands decorate the cafeteria and local

musicians add a cheerful note. There will be fabulous gifts on the raffle table, a special raffle table just for kids, and a silent auction featuring

elegant locally made crafts. You’ll have a good reason to get out of the house on a cold January night and you’ll be making a difference

in the lives of many neighborsLocation: 224 US Route 2Information: Jodi Butler [email protected] or Ellen Dorsch [email protected]

at St. Joseph Church Hall in Grand Isle

every Thursday at 6:30p.m.

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

Cannabis ReformTown Hall Meeting

GRAND ISLE – A Town Hall Meeting will be held with Lt. Governor David Zuckerman to discuss Can-nabis Reform.

Attendees will hear from opponents and sup-porters, learn some of the latest research and share thoughts, concerns and ideas.

The event will be held at the Grand Isle School with a family style meal offered on Monday, Jan. 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Location: 224 US Rt. 2. Information: 802-828-2226 or [email protected]

- JANUARY-MONDAY, JANUARY 15

- Solo Dinner Meeting at Maple City Diner, St. Al-bans; 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19- Newman Center Film Series, Plattsburgh; 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20- Newman Center Film Series, Plattsburgh; 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21- Newman Center Film Series, Plattsburgh; 7 p.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22- Franklin County Legislative Breakfast at Swan-ton Village Complex; 8 a.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27- Empty Bowls Fundraiser at the Grand Isle School; 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.- 7th Annual Meet the Artist, Groundhog Day Gala at Grand Isle Art Works, Grand Isle; 5:30 p.m.


LEGAL NOTICES

ZONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERThe Town of Grand Isle Planning Commission seeks applicants for a Zoning Administrative Officer to fill the balance of a three-year term which expires 12/31/2018. Land use, devel-opment and environmental permitting experi-ence are preferred. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Grand Isle Planning CommissionGrand Isle Town Office, P.O. Box 49, 9 Hyde Road, Grand Isle, VT 05458

Deadline for submissions is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

NOTICE OF SALE According to the terms and conditions of a Judg-ment and Decree of Foreclosure by Judicial Sale (the Or-der) in the matter of Harry G. Hutchins and Dorothy M. Hutchins v. Donald Pidgeon, Jr. and Karen Pidgeon and all others residing at 554 US Route 2, South Alburgh, Ver-mont, Vermont Superior Court, Grand Isle Unit, Civil Di-vision, Docket No. 37-7-16 Gicv, foreclosing the equity in a deed for contract dated November 12, 2012 and amended December 15, 2012 between Harry G. Hutchins, Dorothy M. Hutchins and Donald Pidgeon, Jr. and Karen Pidgeon, the real estate with an E-911 address of 554 US Route 2, South Alburgh, Vermont (the Property) will be sold at pub-lic auction at 11:00 a.m. on February 13, 2018 at the loca-tion of the Property.

Property Description. The Property to be sold is all and the same land and premises described in the Mort-gage, and further described as follows: The foreclosed mortgage is pursuant to the Court’s Find-ings and Order dated June 30, 2017 as a contract for deed matter. The foreclosed mortgage is on lands and premises more fully described in a deed from Harry G. Hutchins to Harry G. Hutchins and Dorothy M. Hutchins dated August 9, 2005, and of record in Volume 120, Pages 209-210 of the Town of Alburgh land records.

The Property may be subject to easements, rights-of-way of record and other interests of record

Terms of Sale. The Property will be sold to the highest bidder, who will pay $10,000.00 at sale in cash, certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check made payable to Bennett & Zaikowski, PC Client Trustee Account (or by wire transfer, if arrangements for wire transfer are made at least five (5) business days in advance, confirmation of wire transfer is available before commencement of sale and bidder pays additional fees required for wire transfer) and will pay the balance of the highest bid price within thirty (30) days of the issuance of an Order of Confirmation by the Vermont Superior Court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the highest bidder at sale shall be entitled only to a return of the $10,000.00 deposit paid. The highest bidder shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Morgagee’s attorney. The highest bidder will be required to sign a no contingency Purchase Agree-ment and attached Vermont Lead Law Real Estate Trans-action Disclosures. Copies of the Purchase Agreement and Disclosures are available by calling the telephone number below. The Property is sold “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. The highest bidder is required to purchase the Property whether or not the Property is in compliance with local, state or federal land use laws, regulations or permits. Title to the Property will be conveyed without warranties by Order of Confirmation. This sale is exempt from federal lead based hazards disclosure. 24 CFR Section 35.82. If the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the Proper-ty as required by the Purchase Agreement, the $10,000.00 deposit will be forfeited to Plaintiff. The person holding the public sale may, for good cause, postpone the sale for a period of up to thirty (30) days, from time to time, until it is completed, giving notice of such adjournment and spec-ifying the new date by public proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale.

Redemption Rights of Mortgagor. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the Property at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Order, includ-ing the costs and expenses of sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Bennett & Zaikowski, PC, (802) 985-2533.

Dated: January 5, 2018 Angela N. Zaikowski, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiffs

NOTICE OF VACANCYALBURGH VILLAGE

The Village Trustees publicly announce a vacancy for the position of Village Clerk & Treasurer as of January 2, 2018.The duration is an appointment until May 1, 2018, when the positions will become decided at the Annual Village Meeting via election by floor vote.

***Only registered voters of the Village of Alburgh may apply***

Interested parties can send or drop off a letter of interest by January 22nd, 2018 to:Village of Alburgh1 North Main St Suite 2Alburgh, Vermont 05440

Changes Coming to

Grand Isle Selectboard

GRAND ISLE – The Grand Isle Selectboard will see a major turnover in March.Vice Chairman Bill Baron has announced he will not seek re-election after serving on the board for three years.

Selectboard Chairman Adam White an-nounced earlier that he would not seek a new term in March.

Grand Isle residents interested in serving on the Selectboard – or other town and school of-fices that are filled at Town Meeting in March – have until Jan. 29 to submit signed nominating petitions at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Baron, a former Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Chief,

said additional family and business demands will prevent him from continuing.

Baron has been the liaison for the Selectboard and the Fire Department for the new $1.5 mil-lion fire station under construction near the Grand Isle Town Offices on Hyde Road. The new station, which includes a community meeting room, is expected to open this spring.

White also will be staying busy by serving as an assistant chief for the Grand Isle Fire Depart-ment.

White and Baron both are encouraging resi-dents to consider stepping forward to serve.

Embrace the Winter with a

Family Snowshoe Hike

SOUTH HERO - Please join South Hero Land Trust and RiseVT on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a snowshoe hike at the Round Pond Natural Area.

This event is a FREE family-friendly event! Contact South Hero Land Trust if you need to borrow a pair of snowshoes.

Location: East Shore Road. Information: ri-sevt.com. RSVP: www.shlt.org


Health Services

Northwestern Counseling &Support Services, Inc.

Behavior Health Crisis Services• 524-6554 or 1-800-834-7793 •

•CHURCH SERVICES•

Rev. Rogelio Organiza “Father Larry”St. Amadeus Office 796-3481

St. Rose of Lima Office 372-4092

Our Lady of the Lake ParishServing the churches of Alburgh, Grand Isle,

Isle La Motte & South Hero

MASS SCHEDULESt. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 8:00 a.m.

St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Saturday: 6:00 9.m.St. Rose of Lima, South Hero-

Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

ServicesIsle La Motte

United MethodistChurch Sunday

8:00 amNorth Hero

United Methodist Church Worship

9:30 a.Grand Isle Methodist

Church Worship 11am

Rev. Chico MartinChamplain Islands Parish

The Churches with...

OPEN HEARTS... OPEN MINDS... OPEN DOORS...

Parish Office 372-6638

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 10:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER-WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM

THE BORDERS REGIONAL MINISTRY

Anglican - EpiscopalSUNDAY, JANUARY 14th

Second Sunday after The Epiphany10 a.m. Eucharist

at St. Thomas’The Rev. Thora L. Chadwick 802-863-8036 www.diovermont.org www.montreal.anglican.ca

punch, whatever you would like to do. You do not need to live in Grand Isle to attend. All our neighbors are welcome.

WEEKLY EVENTS: Storytime: Come listen to a great book on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

FREE PASSES: The Library has for various attraction throughout the state. Check out the li-brary blog for more details.

- 10 Hyde Road, Grand Isle – grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com

– We’re on Facebook– Free Wi-FiTues: 1-8 pm, Weds: 9-Noon,

Thurs: 4-8 pm, Sat: 9-3 pm

SOUTH HERO By: Keagan Calkins, Director

802-372-6209, [email protected]

MAH JONGG: Every Thursday at 3 p.m. All are welcome to join our weekly game of mah jongg.

MAKE YOUR OWN CLOTHES: Wednes-day, Jan. 24 6 p.m. Learn what skills and tools you need to make your clothes.

FRIENDS GROUP: Wednesday, Jan. 31 6 p.m. It’s an exciting time for the library! If you want to lend your skills, time, or savvy join us for our first meeting.

NEW BOOKS: “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin, “The Road Not Taken” by Max Boot, “The Year I Was Peter the Great” by Marvin Kalb, “The Women in the Window” by A.J. Finn, “Heart Spring Mountain” by Robin MacArthur, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” by Margareta Magnusson, and many more!

TRUSTEES MEETING: The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m., and open to the public. Note the next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.

South St., South Hero– www.southherolibrary.org -

Tues - Thurs: 3-8, Fri: 3-6, Sat 9-3

NORTH HEROBy: Caroline Korejko, Librarian

802-372-5458, [email protected] BOOKS: “Before We Were Yours” by

Lisa Wingate, “Winter” by Ali Smith, “Cast Iron” by Peter May and many more!

CRAFT DAY: Saturday, Jan 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come on in and make origami books. Paper and instructions will be available. Open to all ages.

BOOK SALE: Browse our on-going book sale. Book prices are by donation. Come find a great deal and support your library in the pro-cess.

CAROLINE RECOMMENDS: “Artemis”, stop on by to find out why!

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Come read some fun and exciting books and do crafts asso-ciated with the stories we read. We look forward to seeing you here on Tuesdays at 3 p.m.

TRUSTEES MEETING: The next meeting will be Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. It is open to the public.

Route 2, North Hero.- www.northherolibrary.org -

We’re on Facebook. Free WI-FITues: 2-7, Thurs: 10-3, Sat: 9-1

ISLE LA MOTTE By: Joyce Tuck, Librarian

The Isle La Motte Library will be open by ap-pointment only for the next few months. Call 802-370-2148.

2238 Main St, Isle La MotteBy Appointment

ALBURGH By: Gina Lewis, Library Director

802-796-6077, [email protected] Night and Book Discussion are canceled

for the month of January.STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Joe

Sprano will be host storytimes.AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: Miss Kath-

leen will have an after school project on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

PLAYGROUP: Every Friday at 9:30 a.m. Please use back downstairs entrance. All chil-dren and their caregivers are welcome to attend. Call Joe for more information 802-528-9942.

BOOK SALE: The library will have a book sale the month of January. We have fictions and non- fictions to sell. Please, come with a bag to fill. All donations will be welcomed.

NURTURING FAMILIES WORK-SHOP: The Nurturing Families workshop meetings are held every Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A light meal is served and child care is pro-vided. This workshop is sponsored by Vermont Prevent Child Abuse.

16 South Main Street, Alburgh – www.alburghpl.org -

Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri: 1-6 pm, Tues: 9-5, Sat: 10-1

GRAND ISLE By: Kathy Tulissi, Librarian

802-372-4797, [email protected]

Be sure to check your expiration date on your Library Cards. Drop in to get your card updated.

NEW BOOKS: “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark T. Sullivan, “Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites” by Deb Perelman, and “The Wolf, the Duck, & the Mouse” by Mac Barnett.

FIBER NIGHT: Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who works with fibers is welcome - we knit, crochet, quilt, mend, etc. Needle- work-ers are welcome to cross stitch, tat, and needle


-FOR SALE----------------------------------

Clean, quality mixed hardwoods for sale. Cus-tom lengths. Dubuque’s Firewood Sales. A Cut Above the Rest! 802-372-6440 2/13

---------------------------------Man’s Snowmobile Suit, size large. Green & black. Overalls & jacket. New. Never worn. Tags still on. Original price: $99.95. Asking $60. Complete Fisher 8-foot electric snowplow off older Ford pickup $300. 802-372-9419

---------------------------------Vermont Castings Gas Stove Fireplace - ex-cellent shape 10 years old, used only a few months each year. Has not been used for the last 2 years. Emerald green with glass front and remote $425. Call Denise 802-372-3937

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

North Hero Parks and Recreation is hiring! We are looking for 2 Assistant Directors and 1 Director for our summer camp programs. For more details go to the NH town website: northherovt.org or call John Skutel 802-370-1760 1/16

---------------------------------Caretakers needed for gentleman with M.S. Available weekends, some holidays and sick coverage. Please call/text 518-420-7980. Cli-ent lives in Alburgh. [email protected] 1/16

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

Wanted: Comic Books, Pulps, Magazines, Books, Movie Related Paper, etc. Call David, 802-796-3003

-FOR RENT-So. Hero: Share a home w/ a kind senior who enjoys cribbage and woodworking. Seeking housemate to provide transportation, cook 2-3 meals/wk, share some conversation. $200/mo. No pets. Shared BA. 863-5625, HomeShareV-ermont.org for application. Interview, refs, background check req. EHO 1/16

---------------------------------1 bdrm cabin, 3-4 bdrm houses in Grand Isle. Call Kelly 82-782-4076 for details

-SERVICES----------------------------------

E.C. ELECTRIC- Licensed Electrician with 25 years experience. 802-796-4610 2/13

---------------------------------KING’S CARE - Offering Pet Setting, Feeding, Potty Breaks and Housesitting. Daily, weekly, long-term. Call to schedule for vacations 802-355-1002 or email [email protected]

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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

-AUCTION-

---------------------------------Snow Plowing. Residential & Commercial. Free estimates. Call Jamie McAllister 802-372-1915 BTFN

---------------------------------Finnish Touch Carpentry – Remodeling, reno-vations and more. Fully insured. Over 40 years’ experience and knowledge. Call 802-233-2639 2/27

---------------------------------THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE - 10+ years experi-ence. Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu. Call Sue 802-752-6342. BTFN

---------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alter-ations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802-582-4913 BTFN

---------------------------------TURNBAUGH ROOFING- Slate, shingle, metal, rubber. Painting all flashings & metal roofs. Chimney repair. Free Estimates. Insured. 802-372-5781 John BTFN

---------------------------------Inside boat, RV and vehicle storage. Little Cove Marina 802 373 8253 1/30

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-VOLUNTEER-Do you enjoy meeting people or do you like organizing concerts and classes? Do you en-joy working with websites or do you prefer helping out at concerts or working on grants? if yes to any one of those choices, join us and volunteer for Island Arts. We will welcome you www.islandarts.org, [email protected], 802-372-8889 1/23

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Al-Anon 1-866-972-5266

for friends & families of alcoholicswww.vermontalanonalateen.org

Have a Great Week!

Super-efficient, open, updated & affordable. Nearby club-house, lake access & dock available by joining

LCPOA. Grand Isle | $178,900

Spacious lakefront. Amazing woodworking, built-ins & cabinets. Lots of storage. Incredible views.

Alburgh | $199,900

300’of lakeshore & 10+ acres. Spectacular land-scaping and stunning views.

Grand Isle | $579,900

Partially furnished 3BR. 10.18 acres. Energy effi-cient. Westerly views for stunning sunsets.

Alburgh | $249,900

390’ of Direct Lakefront & 12+ acres. Open & airy log home with commanding easterly views.

Grand Isle | $549,000

1900’ of water frontage & 25 Acres. Excellent develop-ment potential. Located on the desirable

West Shore. Grand Isle | $1,900,000

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