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The Islander, November 24, 2015

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Grand Isle Voters Approve Bond for Poratti Land

Now What?By Susan Davis

On November 17, Grand Isle voters gave the go ahead to the Selectboard to purchase the Poratti property (formerly the Poquette property), 4.88 acres of land off Hyde Road, for $113,000. The final vote count was 137 in favor; 94 opposed.

Sitting in the current Town offices on Hyde Road, Selectboard member Mark Cobb said, “In our Town Plan, this area is designated as our Town Village whereas the Gordon property was and is agricultural and the gravel pit off Route 2 is com-mercial.”

The relevance of Cobb’s statement is simple. The Selectboard, armed with a lot of historical background, found that the acquisition of the Poratti property would allow the Town to continue the tradition of a Village center – be it with a town office, fire station, library and town road facility or a combination thereof.

“The Poratti property was not purchased just for the purpose of building a new fire station,” said Selectboard Chair Adam White. “It will allow us to enhance our Town Village over time, building on a tradition that has existed since the early 1900s,” he added.

The Selectboard signed an option to buy the Poratti property in early July of this year. “There was a sense of urgency about this deal because the owner had pulled a permit to build a house on the land just two days before we made the offer,” said Cobb, noting that the option on the land gave the Board the opportunity to have the site and the soil investigated and analyzed to insure that there would be enough septic allowance for a variety of scenarios.

See Poratti Land, page 7

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Wishing you a Thanksgiving and Holiday Season filled

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A Hero Among UsBy Hudson Kinney and Joe Resteghini

In the life of a police officer any day at work can provide for catastrophic dangers. When St. Albans Police Sergeant Frank McCarty leaves for work each night he never says goodbye, instead it is always, later. This message to his eight year old daughter Grace means clearly I am coming home no matter what.

On an evening last year one of Sergeant McCarty’s greatest fears presented itself to him in the line of duty and later allowed him to stay focused and calm.

At 1:11 am Sergeant McCarty arrived at a call for a house fire. In St. Albans because there is not a standing fire department police officers are often first on the scene. As he, Officer Keith Cote and Corporal Talley arrived they could hear a man screaming from inside the structure.

The two officers ran inside to discover a man unable to rescue himself, due to disability, from the building. In the instant that they were assessing the situation an oxygen tank inside the apartment exploded. The blast sent the two officers off the porch. Both men were shaken, scraped by shrapnel and debris but back into the apartment they went.

In the few minutes that followed they were able to get the man to safety and to also assist other residents from the burning building. They saved people that night and to them it was just part of their job.

Sergeant McCarty refers to his colleagues as his boys and they see him as a father figure type. He leads by example. In this case, as he said, “you don’t think you just react.” It

Pictured second from left, Medal of Valor recipient and North Hero resident Sergeant Frank McCarty.

is that type of run towards danger attitude that makes our country the greatest in the world.Sergeant McCarty was honored, along with Corporal Talley and Officer Cote for their bravery on this

particular night. Frank McCarty, a North Hero resident, is now Frank McCarty Medal of Valor recipient. He and his wife Kate and daughter Grace were presented the honor at a regional gathering of law enforcement on September 22. The honor was shared with those from New England but the impact of the work hits close to home.

Grace sometimes worries about her dad at work but she knows that he is a man of his word. No matter what she will see him later.

Sergeant Frank McCarty and daughter Grace

Akeda Foundation Donates to Local Food ShelfBy Rabbi Stuart Jay Robinson, Esquire

President and CEO, AkedaAkeda made a decision to include in its gifting those individuals regardless of culture those who are

dietary observant, Kosher turkeys and trimmings so they too would be able to participate. This is in addition to the Non- Kosher food gifting.

Thanks to your kind donations and working in conjunction with Bonnie Woltner and Amy Mathieu at the Price Chopper Store #165 on Shelburne Road along with Sophia Morton of the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, the Akeda Foundation was able to deliver over 500 pounds of food to both the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf and Grand Isle Methodist Church Food Shelf. The food donations contained both Kosher and Non- Kosher Turkeys and trimmings along with pet treats. Your continued support allows Akeda to Be our Brothers

and Sisters Keepers. Pictured at left: Rabbi Stuart Jay Robinson

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THE ISLANDER OFFICE WILL BE

CLOSED ON THURSDAY AND

OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9 TO NOON!


TOWN OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURSThe Village of Alburgh would like to wish everyone

a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving! In Observance of Thanksgiving the Village Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.

8th GRADE CLASS THANKSThe Alburgh 8th Grade Class of 2016 extends a

big thank you to everyone who supported their Tack Auction. It was a great success. Thanks also to everyone who has donated bottles at their ongoing Bottle Drive at the Jolley Mobil in the Village. You may contine to donate bottles at the Jolley Mobil (across from the Legion). Thanks to the community for your continued support of the 8th Grade Class of 2016 end of year School Trip to Boston.

SELECTBOARD APPOINTS NEW MEMBERThe Selectboard met on Thursday, November 19,

2015 and interviewed three people for the position of Selectboard.

Lee Kimball has been appointed as the new Selectboard member.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 24 at 7 pm. The agenda is available online at http://alburghvt.org /Uploads/selectgallery_agenda_20151124_1120161053.pdf

SCHOOL NOTESBy: Jim Ross, Principal

On the 25th of November we will have a full moon – just in time for Thanksgiving! According to the ‘Old Farmer’s Almanac” full moons were given names by Native Americans to help keep track of time and the different

seasons. This month’s full moon is called “Beaver Moon” (also known as “Frost Moon”) because the beavers are very busy preparing for the winter at this time. For Native Americans and colonists, it meant it was time to set traps before the waters froze over. For more information check out: www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-names.

A little more “did you know” this time about Thanksgiving. Most of us know the first feast between pilgrims and Native Americans did not look like today’s traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, the pilgrims did not even make it an annual event. George Washington declared Thursday, November 26, 1789 as the first ever National Thanksgiving Holiday. However, Thanksgiving wasn’t an annual event until the Civil War era. Starting in 1827 Sara Josepha Hale, author of the nursery rhyme “Mary Had A Little Lamb”, spent almost 30 years campaigning for a national holiday recreating the first feast. A campaign during which she published recipes for pumpkin pie, turkey and stuffing – items not included in the first feast. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday in November as the annual national holiday of Thanksgiving (www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving).

The winter sports season has begun. All of our basketball teams have been busy practicing. The season opening games are just around the corner. Thanks to contributions from many of you the Mustangs will be making their debut in our new basketball uniforms! Keep an eye out for our schedule! We hope to see many of you cheering from the bleachers!

Please extend a warm welcome to Mr. Kolby Patterson and Mrs. Laurie Johnson. We have recently hired Mr. Patterson and Mrs. Johnson to serve our students as para-educators.

I’d like to pass along some thanks to various community members. The Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department for putting on an incredible “All-You-Can-Eat” breakfast last weekend. I did, indeed, eat all I could. To Toni Soule for weeding and placing new flags around the Alburg Honor Roll War Memorial. Finally a huge thank you to Steve Brown, Sr. and Steven Brown, Jr. for volunteering their time and materials to paint a much needed “no parking” area

SAT. NOV. 28 Plain Jane

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SAT. DEC 5American

Legion Christmas Party

ALBURGHSend your Alburgh News, tips, story ideas to

[email protected] Noon every Saturday

in the school’s main parking lot.On behalf of the ACEC faculty/staff, I would like

to extend hearty congratulations to the Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department for being recognized nationally for their exceptional law enforcement and traffic safety programs.

Alburgh Healthy Future, a group representing many individuals and organizations within Alburgh, are requesting assistance from the residents of Alburgh - participation in the completion of a survey. The results of the survey will be used to help develop/support a plan to bring a healthier future to Alburgh. Please feel free to direct any questions to Amy Brewer, NMC Health Educator, at [email protected] or 802-524-1296. You will find the Alburgh Healthy Future survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5L5G93G

Don’t forget to check out our new website at: www.alburghschool.com.

CLASSROOM CORNER: 3rd Grade: Students in Dobson’s class started a new unit in reading. In reading they are developing strategies and understanding for reading nonfiction text. The class combined science and reading by talking about “text features” such as table of contents, titles, and subtitles while reading about electricity. The students are also discovering and comparing open vs. closed circuits.

SCHOOL BOARD NOTES: The ACEC school board has voted to change the start of their b-monthly meetings to 5:30pm. The next scheduled BOE meeting is December 7th. For more information on Unification Act 46 go to: www.islandschools.org.

PTO NOTES: The PTO wishes to thank the Weston family for donating a Christmas Wreath to be raffled off for free at this year’s Holiday Concert! If you would like to purchase a Weston Christmas Wreath please call 802-782-7225.

FRIENDLY REMINDERS: November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break, no school; December 8: PBiS Assembly, 8am, ACEC gymnasium; December 11: Holiday Luncheon, ACEC Mustang Cafe; December 15: PTO meeting, 5pm, ACEC library; December 17: Holiday Concert, 6pm ACEC gymnasium

LIBRARY NEWSBy: Gina Lewis, Library Director

802-796-6077, [email protected]: The library will be closed Thursday 11/26,

Friday 11/27, and Saturday 11/28.COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING: On Friday, December

4 the library will be hosting this year’s Alburgh Christmas tree lighting. The celebration will begin at 6 pm at the library. Warm drinks and refreshments will be served following the lighting. All ages are welcome!

FAMILY HOLIDAY PARTY: The library will be holding the yearly Family Holiday Party on Saturday, December 5 from 10 to 1 pm. Crafts, Snacks, Music, and Gifts for every child! This party will be hosted by the Alburgh Public Library, Building Bright Futures, and Northwestern Counseling and Support Services.

ANNUAL LIBRARY COOKIE WALK: The library annual cookie walk will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 10 to 1pm. This is a library fundraiser. Buy an empty box for $7 and fill it with a variety of homemade cookies! Thank you North Country Federal Credit Union for supporting this fundraiser!

If you would like to donate cookies please stop by the library or call to sign up.

BOOK NIGHT: Monday, November 30, at 7 pm the library will be discussing the book The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander.

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM: Monday-Thursday 3-4.30 pm. Monday-Games and Puzzles, Tuesday-Lego Club, Wednesday- Zumba, Thursday-Arts and Crafts. All children are welcome to attend for free.

The children’s librarian is willing to walk students to the library after school if needed. For more information to register please contact Amy at 796-6077

ADULT COLORING: Every Thursday from 4 to 6 pm stop by the library and enjoy some relaxing Adult Coloring! All the supplies will be available in the reading room. This program is for anyone ages 15 and up.

LIBRARY WEBSITE: Did you know the library has a website? It features our monthly events, new books, many online resources, and our entire library catalog!

Check it out, alburghpl.orgLIBRARY HOURS: Monday 1-6, Tuesday 9-5,

Wednesday 1-6, Thursday1-6, Friday 1-6, Saturday 10-1.Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri 1-6 pm; Tue 9-5 pm;

Sat 10-1 pm • www.alburghpl.org__________________________________

CRIME WATCHTue 11/17: Wanted Person, Citizen Dispute; Mon

11/16: Alarm, Citizen Assist (2), Vehicle Crash, Animal Problem (2), Suspicious; Fri 11/13: Assist Rescue


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

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802-372-6651Roger & Rosemary Rabideau

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Mon-Fri 7-6, Sat 8-12, Sun ClosedMain St. Alburgh • 796-3434

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Isle La MotteSend your Isle La Motte News, tips, story ideas

to [email protected] Noon every Saturday

TOWN OFFICE HOURSTuesday and Thursday 7:30 to 3:30 pm. Wednesday

and Friday 1 to 5 pm. Saturday 8 to Noon. The office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING FRIDAYThe Christmas tree on the Recreation Field will

be lit beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Thanks so much to Bonneville Brothers Construction for replacing malfunctioning lights and for their continued assistance.

SCHOOL NOTESThomas T. Tregan, Principal

The week at Isle LaMotte School was highlighted by a Thanksgiving feast prepared by Chef Lisa and sponsored by the PTO. Students and family came together on Thursday to enjoy a

fabulous meal, and the company of friends, family and special guests. Approximately 100 were in attendance and a delightful time was had by all. Students readied for the event by preparing tables, place settings, and welcoming their guests. We also owe a thank you to David Wales of the Isle La Motte Masonic Lodge for assisting with tables and chairs. Report cards were mailed home on Monday, November 23. Thanksgiving recess begins Wednesday, November 25.

Students have had a productive 1st trimester, working toward success and with purpose as well as great enthusiasm. The staff at Isle La Motte looks forward to similar hard work as the year progresses.

The PTO is to be congratulated for its support, providing for activities that could not otherwise be funded, and continued support of all children.

DATES TO REMEMBER: November 25 through November 27 Thanksgiving Recess; December 7 District Wide In-service no school; December 16 BOE meeting; December 17 Holiday play 6 pm; December 23 through January 3 Holiday Recess

ICE SKATING ON ISLE LA MOTTEThe Isle La Motte Recreation Department and

Isle la Motte Fire Department are teaming together to establish a skating area for town residents. The proposed area will be located at the south end of the causeway. Plans are to create a marked area to be used for general skating and also for hockey. Two junior size hockey goals have been purchased. Depending on the interest specific hours will be designated for hockey and general skating. A portable pump will be utilized to keep the ice as smooth as possible. The proposed skating area will be contained in the shallow waters close to area of the Isle La Motte sign and Christmas tree. Once the ground freezes plans are to utilize land inside the fenced area for parking. The success of this venture is dependent on volunteers assisting to ensure proper maintenance, safety, and making this fun for everyone. The intent is to promote positive interaction among youth, adults, and families through exercise and fitness. Anyone wishing to help out may contact the town office at 928-3434. We are also reaching out to those who may have no longer used skating equipment such as skates, hockey sticks and pucks who would be interested in donating them. Below are general rules which will be posted on signage in the skating area. We anticipate minimal impact on ice fishermen and are confident fishermen will be respectful of skaters and the designated area to be used.

• SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK• SKATE WITHING MARKED AREA

• BE CONSIDERATE OF SKATERS AND OTHERS USING THE LAKE

• TREAT EQUIPMENT RESPECTFULLY• BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!

________________________________Isle La Motte Library

Fridays 3-6pm Main St. 802-928-4113_______________________________________

CRIME WATCHMon 11/16: 911 Hangup, Suspicious

Franklin County Home Health Elects

New Board MembersAt their 46th Annual Meeting, Franklin County

Home Health Agency elected Lisa Hango of Enosburg Falls, Mary Ann McDermott of St. Albans, Rae L’Esperance of St. Albans and Elizabeth Malone of Fairfax to their first three-year terms. Fern Mercure of Sheldon, Michael Gawne of St. Albans and Bridget Howrigan Rivet of Fairfield were elected to their

second three-year terms on the Board of Directors.Board officers elected were: Bridget Howrigan

Rivet of Fairfield, Chair and Henry Lambert of Swanton, Vice Chair. Officers of the Corporation were also elected: Janet L. McCarthy, President/Executive Director; Kristina Senna, Vice President and Treasurer and Susan O’Brien as Secretary.

Outgoing board members Barbara Murphy, Marie Speer and Gina Clark were thanked for their service on the Board. Both Barbara Murphy and Gina Clark have served two terms and as officers of the board.

Franklin County Home Health Agency has provided home health care and hospice for over 46 years to County residents of all ages and incomes. Services include both long and short term care as well as services that help people live independently such as the Choices for Care, CareNet and Homemaker programs. FCHHA also provides childbirth education courses, skilled pediatric nursing and support for new mothers as well as free support groups for caregivers and those in grief. The Agency also offers flu and foot clinics throughout the year.

For more information about FCHHA, please contact Mary Harwood, Community Relations Coordinator, 802-393-6717, [email protected]. Visit our website, www.fchha.org, or our Facebook page for more information on our programs.

AchievementsSOUTH BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH HONORS- Grand Isle: Brent C Jacobs, Sam-uel Long-Middleton, Cameron N Peyko, Stephanie Adams, Hannah Mahar and Emily Thomason. South Hero: Jenna Murray, Caleb Schirmer, Haeli Warren, Josh Webster-Heenan, Rebecca Gardner, Patrick O’Hara, Marguerite C Althoff, Lucia Pendolino and Kip C Zinn.

HONORS- Grand Isle: Carter T Cameron, Alexan-dra A Rosenberger, Rudd Rexford, Ryley Barrows, Bai-ley T Blow, Gabrielle Jarvis, Eva Gavin and Alexandria P Gingras. South Hero: Austin Lalumiere, Max Bell-inghiri, Austin Lalumiere, Calvin Banas, Ethan Brooks, Victoria Fearn, Oliver Kowalewitz, Brendan Prouty, Chloe Zinn, Aiyana Chastenay, Ethan Hood, Keighla Martin, Colin McKay, Carson Schirmer and Sarah C Webster-Heenan. North Hero: Brent C Jacobs, Molly S Richard-Lynch, and Gabrielle G Timms. Eric R Mowll from Alburgh.

GIC Mentoring Is Thankful For New

Mentors Share what you know. Mentor a Child. The Grand Isle County Mentoring Program is

thankful for the wonderful mentors who meet with Grand Isle students each week. The Grand Isle County Mentoring Program 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. Children from all five island schools are involved in the program and range from grades K to 8.

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.” We are so thankful to all the mentors who take the time to make a difference.

If you would like more information, please contact Leslie Ward, coordinator at 372-5239 or email [email protected]


TOWN NEWSThe Selectboard met on Monday, November 16. A

copy of the minutes can be seen online at http://www.grandislevt.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2015-11-16-Draft-SB-Minutes-.pdf.

The next Selectboard meeting will be Monday, December 7 at the Town Office located on Hyde Rd.

SCHOOL NEWSCELEBRATION OF LEARNING AT UVM

By Charlie Farrell The timing could not have

been better. Our PBiS committee was looking for a way to celebrate the students’ hard work during the first trimester

and UVM scheduled its Second Annual Catamount Classroom Event on the very last day of the trimester.

Last Friday the entire Grand Isle School loaded onto four buses to form a caravan to the University of Vermont’s Patrick gym. This is the second time the Grand Isle PBiS team has teamed up with the university’s classroom event to treat the students to a Division I basketball game.

Our school arrived in time to cheer the Lady Cats as they warmed up for the game against Central Connecticut. Our students waved their homemade signs, cheered and stomped their feet as the UVM team ran patterns and did lay-up drills. UVM Hall of Famer Aaron Dickie no doubt felt feelings of nostalgia!

Photo credits: Jeff MartinThe first period of the game was represented by

some sloppy play by the Lady Cats but during the second period the team came alive with a 25-0 run. From that point they never again relinquished the lead. At halftime the score was 37 to 19.

During the halftime we were entertained with a series of challenge races. Students were selected from the crowd to race against each other. Grand Isle’s Maddie Straight, a fourth grader, was selected for one of the races. She had to dribble a basketball from the end line to the foul line where she had to put on an oversized pair of UVM shorts. Then she had to dribble to the half court line to put on a large jersey.

Then she had to dribble back to the hoop to make a shot. Maddie virtually disappeared in the oversized uniform but she managed to be the first student to make a shot so she won a small basketball.

Marc Hickok from Athletic Strength and Training took the court to explain the importance of school and striving to be the best version of you.

UVM continued to dominate during the second half of the game. Several UVM players had noteworthy performances. Senior Kylie Atwood a former player from Lake Region Union High School scored 12 points with four 3-pointers and sophomore Sydney Smith recorded her first career double with 20 points and ten rebounds. It should be noted that this win represents Lori McBride’s 100th career win as a college coach.

It was a fantastic way to celebrate a trimester of hard work!

THE HOUR OF CODE IS COMING TO GRAND ISLE SCHOOL - Computers are everywhere, but fewer schools teach computer science than 10 years ago. Good news is we are on our way to change this. If you heard about the Hour of Code last year you might know it made history. In the first Hour of Code, 15 million students tried computer science. Last year, that number increased to 60 million students! And from the start, Grand Isle School students have been a part of this movement and this year will be no exception. The Hour of Code is a one hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. During the week of December 7 through 12 students will be participating in the hour of code during library class and throughout the week.

Our school is entered to win $10,000 to increase our technology and participation for everyone is important as well as sharing what is happening on social media too! Students are encouraged to visit https://code.org/learn and try the tutorials. We’ll be doing non-tech coding activities as well and pairing older students with younger students throughout the week to encourage learning code together.

1ST TRIMESTER HONOR ROLL- GRADE 6: HIGH HONOR ROLL: Jazmin Munson, Brianna Jarvis, Tristen Gingras and Sarah Bartlett. HONOR ROLL: Skyler Daignault, Sam Cruz, Noah Cristman-Pettitt, Tullus Bergeron, Liam Trombley, Dodavah Smart, Kristian Richardson, Lucy LeDuc and Gabby Joachim

GRADE 7: HIGH HONOR ROLL: Sierra Butler and Jack Talbot. HONOR ROLL: Jackson Valley, Benjamin Valley, Ella Troville, Joshua Thomason, Ally Larose, Johanna Iula, Ashley Emmons, Madison Durfee, Taylor Dickie, Ella Deane, Reeghyn Blow, Cannan Barrows and Olivia Aultman,

GRADE 8: HIGH HONOR ROLL: Ella Boardman-Wolfe, Morgan Marckres, Cassadra Libby, Hannah Larose, Colby Geney and Mitchell Gadapee. HONOR ROLL: Ashli Shepard, Nikki Pearl, Nicole Emmons, Russell Chase and Brandon Bushey.

Students that maintain a GPA between 3.0 and 3.9 earn honor roll.

BOOK FAIR COMING TO SCHOOL The Scholastic Book Fair is a great fundraiser for the school library. The money earned through the sale of books and other items comes back to the library in the form of scholastic dollars for the purchase of new books to add to our collection from December 1 through December 5. The book fair also helps teacher’s build classroom libraries when customers purchase books through the Classroom Wish List program.

The Book Fair offers specially priced books and educational products including popular series, award winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers and other great reads from more than 100 publishers.

FAIR SCHEDULE: 12/1 & 12/2: from 8 to 6 pm; 12/3: 8 to 7 pm; 12/4: 8 to 3 pm; 12/5: 9 to 3 pm. Cannot make it to the fair? No worries, shop online at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/gi. Want to volunteer at the book fair? Contact Ms. Brabazon at [email protected] or 802-372-6913 extension 119.

Grand IsleSend your Grand Isle News, tips, story ideas to [email protected]

Deadline Noon every Saturday

STUDENTS RAISE 190 LBS OF FOOD FOR LOCAL FOOD SHELF- Mrs. Ochs’ and Mr. Foster’s Advisory would like to thank everyone for participating and helping with the Food Drive for the Grand Isle Food Shelf. Although they fell short of their goal they were still able to raise 190 pounds of food for the local food shelf.

DATES TO REMEMBER: November 25 through November 27 Thanksgiving Break. December 1 Grand Isle PTA Meeting Library; 7 pm. December 2 Middle School Office Hours 3:30-6 pm. December 5 Holiday Craft Fair 9 to 3 pm.

RECREATION DEPT. NEWSSANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN- Join the

Grand Isle Recreation Committee as we ring in the holiday season December 5 at 4:30 pm at the Hyde Log Cabin for our annual tree lighting. Who knows what the crazy big guy Santa Claus has in store for us this year!

Please RSVP with names and ages of the children attending for ages 10 and under. Email Julie Dickie at [email protected] no later than Wednesdya, December 2.

PORATTI PROPERTY VOTES PASSESVoters approved the purchase of the Poratti

Property located on Hyde Road in Grand Isle on Tuesday, November 17. The vote was 137 yes to 94 no. See the article on page 1 for more information.

TOWN OFFICE NOTESThe Town Offices are closed Thursday, November

26 through Sunday, November 29 and will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 8:30 am.

The Transfer Station is closed Thursday, November 26 and is open as usual on Saturday, November 28 from 8 until 2 pm.

TOWN LIBRARY NEWS By: Kathy Tulissi, Library Director

372-4797, [email protected] Please be advised the Library will be closed for the

Thanksgiving Holiday!! Library Wish List: If anyone is getting rid of any

Legos, the Library would love to take them off your hands. We are looking for LEGOS for toddlers (BIG size) and children (smaller size).

NEW BOOKS: Corridors of the night: a William Monk novel by Anne Perry and Obsession Falls by Christina Dodd and Who do you love by Jennifer Weiner.

NEW EVENTS: Toddler sing-a-long will now be the first Wednesday of every month @ 10:00am; the next sing-a-long will be December 2nd.

TRUSTEES INFO: Trustees meet on the second Monday of even numbered months at 6 pm, our next meeting will be December 14th and the public is always welcome to attend.

WEEKLY EVENTS: Story Time is back! Come listen to a great book at 10 am on Wednesdays.

FIBER NIGHT: Meet us on Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8 P.M. Everyone is welcome even those who do not do a fiber craft. Come and see what we do, meet new people, get re-acquainted with old friends and enjoy the conversation. Fiber crafts include: knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider, etc.

FREE PASSES: The Library has passes for the ECHO Museum, Shelburne Farms and Vermont History Museum, Vermont Historical Site and Vermont State Park Passes. Check out our Library Blog for more details. Through the generosity of the Friends Group of Grand Isle Public Library we purchased a Shelburne Museum Pass... you will need an up-to-date Library card to use the Shelburne Museum Pass. Be sure to check the hours and admission dates of the museums.

FREE WI-FI: Public computers are available in the library and wireless internet can be accessed from the parking lot at any time you will need to, come inside for a password.

Check out the Library Blog at grandislefreelibraryvt.wordpress.com, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GrandIsleFreePublicLibrary

10 Hyde Rd.Tuesday 1-8pm, Wednesday 9-Noon, Thursday

4-8pm, Saturday 9 to 3pm__________________________________

CRIME WATCHTue 11/17: Assist Rescue; Sat 11/14: Alarm; Fri

11/13: Vehicle Complaint


WREATHS FOR SALEThe Wreath Committee of the South Hero Congregational Church has announced that the annual Wreath

Sale begins next week. Forms are available. For more information contact the Church at 802-372-4962, Sally Krebs at 802-372-4567 or Mary Jane Wirsing at 802-372-5414.

SELECTBOARD MEETING UPDATEThere will not be a fifth Monday meeting on November 30.

LIBRARY NEWSChange is the word as 2015 wraps up at the South Hero Community Library. First, our hours have changed to support the strong desire of the school board, in the interest of school

security, to limit access to the Library to hours when school is not in session. Effective November 3, the Library will operate on weekdays beginning no earlier than 3 pm. The Saturday schedule will include morning and afternoon hours. During the summer we will be open our traditional summer hours.

With the change in public access, combined with the community’s wishes as outlined in our 2015 to 2020 strategic plan, comes a powerful need to move the Library to a new and independent facility. The SCHL Board of Trustees and recently formed Steering Committee have been working for months to study alternatives that will greatly expand our ability to serve you.

Finally and sadly, we bid good bye to our much loved Library Director Carolyn Brennan, who has left us to explore an opportunity at Burlington College. We will miss her.

As we search for a new Library Director, we are fortunate to have a trio of generous women, Carolyn Brennan, Penny Cunningham and Diana Cleborne, willing to fill in and keep the Library open as much as possible.

Please stop by Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 3 to 8 pm or Saturdays from 9 to 2 pm. We understand these limited hours are not ideal but if you can make in in we would love to see you.

Exciting things are in the works so stay tuned! Thank you from the Library Trustees.LIBRARY NEWS

HOURS: Tuesday and Wednesday 3-8 and Saturday 9-2. South Hero Community Library is located at 75 South Street inside Folsom Educational and Community Center. Please stop by, email [email protected], call 802-372-6209, or visit us online at www.southherolibrary.org for more information.

CRIME WATCHTue 11/17: Suspicious; Fri 11/13: Alarm, Fraud

South HeroSend your South Hero News, tips, story ideas to [email protected]

Deadline Noon every Saturday

*Propane Exchange

Tues &Thurs

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Discover the Heart of The IslandsCall for Artists!

Being the Tenth Year it’s going to be BIGGER and BETTER! This year we are opening our venues to include more Vermont artists! The price for both days remains at $50 per artist or product selling farm. No cost to those farms willing to host a tour or just plain open your barn doors for the two days!

Join us for the Tenth annual Discover the Heart of the Islands: Open Farm and Studio Tour, July 9th & 10th, 2016. This year we are using communal or hub across four island towns. We are opening our artist registration up to off island artists! Agricultural venues in Grand Isle County are also to be featured. Visit vineyards, farms, gardens, art studios, galleries, and farmers’ markets. Meet the artists, agricultural producers and their animals living and working within sight of, and sometimes at the edge of, magnificent Lake Champlain.

All artists will be clustered in 14 different locations. All venues will have an appropriate number of artist spaces for exhibiting and demonstrating your work. Each will draw a crowd! Artists who are not listed will need to provide a first, second and third choice of locations. We will do our best to honor your choices.They are:

SOUTH HERO: Snow Farm Vineyard, Health Hero Farm, Hacketts Orchard, Allenholm Orchard, Blue Thumb Farm, Champ Horse Farm, Anne Zolotas - studio and farm, Yellow Dog Farm, East Shore Vineyard, Sherry Corbin, Across the Grain - studio;

GRAND ISLE: Grand Isle Art Works, Faywood Gardens, Jessica Remmey - studio; Anza Myers - studioNORTH HERO: Linda James - studioISLE LA MOTTE: Hall Homeplace Cidery, Harmon Noble Barn. More information will be sent as applications

are received.There is an Early Bird registration fee of $50.00 per farm or individual artist by February 15, 2016, after

this date it is $75.00. All registrations must be received by April 15, 2016. Studio demonstrations are highly recommended. This is a chance to teach our community about craft in Vermont! The registration fee is waived for farms with no items for sale.

An application can be found at: www.openfarmandstudio.comArtists contact Jessica Remmey, (802)-372-6680. Farms contact Jim Holzschuh, (802)-372-4556

Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department Holiday

Traffic Safety Enforcement

The Grand Isle Sheriff’s Department will be participating in “Click It or Ticket” campaign from November 25 through November 29 to ensure our roadways remain safe as well as Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort).

By using high visibility enforcement coupled with education, we will promote both our citizens and visitors to drive responsibly on our highways during the upcoming weekend and throughout the holiday season.

The national Holiday Click It or Ticket campaign, sponsored by Vermont’s Governor’s Highway Safety Program, is an effort to encourage safe travel, for every trip. GHSP awards federal highway safety grant funds to local, state and not-for-profit agencies for projects to improve highway safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries due to crashes. The GHSP also works closely within a network of state and local agencies, non-profit organizations and private-sector partners to deliver quality traffic safety projects, services, and information across the state.

Operation CARE is a national campaign by state police agencies across the country that have joined together in the endeavor of reducing human suffering on our highways, particularly during the national holidays. Formed as a multi-jurisdictional program, Operation CARE is committed to the patrol, enforcement, and activity planning for the purpose of committed to the goal of accident reduction. Since 1977 several organizations have joined with Operation CARE in a combined effort to deter the three key causes of highway fatalities: speeding, impaired driving and failure to use occupant restraints.

Annual Tree Sale to Benefit North Hero Volunteer

Fire DepartmentBy the NHVFD Auxiliary

O u r b e a u t i f u l trees will be available at the usual locations in North Hero the Saturday a f t e r Thanksgiving.

They will be on display and ready for sale at H a r b o rs i d e H a r v e s t Market at the north end of the village just before you cross the bridge to

Alburg and also at Hero’s Welcome in the center of the village. Both of these establishments have been doing this for us for many years and we appreciate their involvement in helping us raise money to provide needed supplies for the N.H.V.F.D. Get there early and spend a little extra time inside.

There are many items that could help you get started on your holiday shopping and pick up supper at the same time. We are sure you have other places to purchase trees and thank you for your continued support. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember all those that are not able to be together for this special day.


Health ServicesNorthwestern Counseling &

Support Services, Inc.Behavior Health Crisis Services

• 524-6554 or 1-800-834-7793 •

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

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 A.M. YEAR-ROUNDSUNDAY SCHOOL & Nursery Care Ages 5 and underWe Invite and Welcome Everyone.

Pastor: Rev. Cordelia Burpee

24 South St., South Hero, VT 05486Tel: 802-372-4962 E-mail: [email protected]

www.vtcucc.org/South_Hero •www.facebook.com/CCSHVTOffice Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

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

Rev. Thomas NadeauSt. 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 Hero

MASS SCHEDULESt. Amadeus, Alburgh- Sunday: 10:30 a.m.St. Joseph, Grand Isle- Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

St. Joseph, Isle La Motte- Saturday: 6:00 p.m.St. Rose of Lima, South 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. Bobbie Rambach

Champlain 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

Episcopal Diocese of VT & Anglican Diocese of Montreal

www.diovermont.orgww.montreal.anglican.ca

Give thanks to God this Thursday!Sunday, November 29th at 10 a.m.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, AlburghThe Rev. Thora L. Chadwick

802-863-8036

PORATTI LANDContinued from page 1

White jumped into the conversation saying that he had heard some say that the Poratti property didn’t really offer enough septic capacity that the Town would need.

“That’s just not true,” said White. The Poratti property has two pre-existing permits for two mound systems and deeded septic capacity to the adjacent Island Lane apartment building. “Plus it has municipal water. And in addition, we can add capacity for the existing buildings – the town office, fire station and town garage. All together those are significant capacity numbers,” he said.

So what’s next on the Grand Isle Selectboard’s agenda? “Just getting through the end of the year; taking a breather,” said Cobb. “But we do have an obligation to

the Fire Department,” he added.The Town took out a bond anticipation note in 2014 from Peoples Bank. “We’ve actually been making money

on that bond note,” said White, noting that it was somewhere in the vicinity of $40,000 thus far. The original due date of the note was April 2015, which has been extended for one year with the option of extending it until April 2017. There remains $1.55 million of available funds in the note.

“We need to regroup,” said Cobb who added “this is not going to be an overnight thing.”

White agreed. “We will begin some serious ‘heavy communication’ at the beginning of the new year. We need to hear from all department heads about op-tions that might exist and then we need to hear from our constituents – the residents of Grand Isle. Just what do you want to see happen over the next two years and into the future.”

Both Selectboard members encourage residents to attend their meetings or watch them on the Lake Champlain Access TV (LCATV).

Shane Claiborne to present Tearing Down the Walls

The South Hero Congregational Church is pleased to welcome Shane Claiborne on Saturday, December 5. The program Tearing Down the Walls begins at 7 pm. A light dinner will be offered at 5:30 pm. Please make reservation if you will be attending the dinner..

“From picket fences and gated neighborhoods to office cubicles and prison cells, we live in a world of walls. We can end up lonely people...stuck in the ghettos of poverty and the ghettos of affluence. But God is all about tearing down walls. We are not alone. Stories of compassion and reconciliation invite us into the promise that the gates will not prevail. Poverty and injustice become personal, as we gain the eyes to see the suffering around us. The Gospel comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable... but is good news to all of us.”

Shane graduated from Eastern University and did graduate work at Princeton Seminary. In 2010, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Eastern. His adventures have taken him from the streets of Calcutta where he worked with Mother Teresa to the wealthy suburbs of Chicago where he served at the influential mega-church Willow Creek.

As a peacemaker, his journeys have taken him to some of the most troubled regions of the world – from Rwanda to the West Bank – and he’s been on peace delegations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Shane is a founder and board member of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. He is married to Katie Jo, a North Carolina girl who also fell in love with the city and with Shane. Please call to the church 802-372-4962 if you plan to attend dinner. Free will offering will be taken. The Congregational Church is located at 24 South St. in South Hero.


Al-Anon 1-866-972-5266

for friends & families of alcoholicswww.vermontalanonalateen.org

Did You Know?Did you know announcements of

engagements, births and weddings is free in The Islander? The Islander also does not charge for obituaries for residents and family

members. Contact The Islander at 802-372-5600 or by email at

[email protected]

The Champlain Islands Announce Annual

‘Holiday Hop’Tired of the malls and their endless supply of

the ‘same old thing’? Hate large crowds? Dread the hassle of having to think up unique gifts for Aunt Sally? Your prayers have been answered! Come to the ‘Islands’ Holiday Hop’ on December 5th, because holiday spirit has taken over the Champlain Islands. Take a tranquil ride through the beautiful Islands and experience relaxed, no-hassle shopping. The organizations in our towns have planned a delightful day and plenty of opportunities to find something special for your family and friends, while contributing to the local economy and helping your neighbors.

The “Holiday Hop Map” listing all the events will be available after November 30 by request

through email to [email protected]. Follow the map and continue your ‘Hop’ along Routes 2 and 129 to local merchants who are planning special

events and shop at local gift and craft fairs. You will find special holiday merchandise, unique gifts and of course, trees, wreaths and other holiday decorations to make your home cheery. Buy local, support your friends and neighbors. You will have a very enjoyable shopping experience while contributing to the Island economy.

Christmas in South Hero Tree Lighting

The South Hero Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary would like to invite everyone to come on Saturday, December 5 for our Tree Lighting. Starting at 4 pm there will be cookies to decorate and Santa will be arriving. There will a bonfire at 4:30 pm and the Tree lighting with carols led by Jason Lee at 5 pm.

New unwrapped toys will be collected for Toys for Kids of Vermont. Toys for Kids of Vermont is an entirely volunteer program which collects toys during the pre-Christmas season and oversees their distribution to children in need throughout the state.

If you would like, bring a holiday treat to share with your neighbors and friends. Join us in celebrating holiday cheer and our community. All are invited!

Email [email protected] for more information.

American Legion Post 60 Christmas Party

Legion Auxiliary, S.A.L. members and one guest are invited to enjoy a Christmas party on December 5. Serving begins at 6 pm. Dinner will be stuffed chicken breast or roast beef. Make reservations with your choice of entrée and payment no later than November 25 to Nellie Lockerby, 29 Alburgh Springs Road, Alburgh, VT 05440 or call 802-796-3331.

Please bring a gift for your gender for the gift exchange. The gift should not exceed $10 value.

14th Annual Festival of Choirs

The Grand Isle County Chorus Ensemble will join other choirs for an Interfaith Musical Community Celebration, on Saturday, December 5 at 6 pm. The theme is Christ, Light of the World.

Prelude starts at 6:40 pm with the Carolyn Bever Violin Studio. Participating choirs include Calvary Episcopal Church Green Mountain Children’s Choir, First Congregational Church of Essex Junction Finally At First, Heavenly Harmony, Men At First, Sanctuary Choir, Grand Isle County Chorus Ensemble, Northfield Community Choir, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Festival Choir, United Church of Underhill and the Winooski Community Chorus. The combined Finale will be Hallelujah Chorus.

The performance will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction.

Christmas Bizarre Bazaar

Are you ready for the North Hero Methodist Christmas Bizarre Bazaar? On Saturday, December 5 the North Hero Methodist Church will host its annual bazaar from 9 to 2 pm. There will be an offering of unique Christmas gifts featuring: Christmas gift crafts, gently used Christmas items, tasty homemade creations, a selection of famous Rada knives and international fair trade crafts from Serrv benefiting women and men of the world.

Finish your shopping with lunch beginning at 11 am featuring delicious soups, chili and pies made by the Island’s best cooks, proceeds to benefit the Champlain Islands Parish! See you there!


Grand Isle Recreation Park UpdateBy Julie Dickie

Photo By Jeff Martin

As we still continue to clear the walking trail, we would love to invite you to check out the newly paved and lined basketball court at the park on Donaldson Road. This park is your park, a place for all ages to enjoy!

Take a stroll, play on the playground, pick up basketball game, softball or baseball and even still great weather for you die-hards to picnic and barbeque! We would also like to thank the Isle of Patmos lodge #17 for their generous donation to the Recreation Park for continuous improvements as we move forward.

Turkey Trot Fun! By Julie Dickie

Photo By Jeff MartinA cooler day, yet the sun filled the sky for the 2nd annual Turkey Trot sponsored by the Grand Isle Recreation

Committee. People of all ages enjoyed the scenic fall 3.1 mile walk through the Grand Isle State Park and back. Six families had the winning poker hand and were able to bring home a turkey to cook on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thanks to all who came and participated! Happy Turkey Day to you all!

St. Amadeus Parish NewsThe clothes closet at St. Amadeus Parish center will be closed the week of

Thanksgiving but will reopen Monday, November 30. We have a good selection of winter clothing for men women and children. Lots of coats! It is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 3 pm. Free will donation for clothing.

The Parish will not be participating in the Holiday Hop this year but we are still running our Giant Christmas Stocking Raffle. There will be one for boys and one for girls. The drawing will be held at the Holiday Hop on December 5 at Islands in the Sun Senior Center. Tickets: 1 for $1 or 6 for $5 and 15 for $10.

2nd Annual Memory Tree will be held November 30 at 6 pm. Purchase a light for a loved one to help us light up the night and light up the holidays! Meet at the Christmas tree outside St. Amadeus for caroling and a prayer followed by a candlelight ceremony in the Church ending the evening in the Rectory with refreshments. This is a beautiful way to start the Advent Season with your children, family members and friends! Cost is $5 per person or family commemorated. Honor your loved ones, living and deceased.

Please call the Parish rectory Tuesday through Thursday between 9 and 5 pm with any questions concerning the raffle, clothes closet or memory tree at 802-796-3481 or [email protected].

Franklin County Animal Rescue

As part of the Festival of Trees this year, Franklin County Animal Rescue is hosting Pet Memorial Tree and Blessing of the Animals, just prior to the big tree lighting at 4:45 pm in Taylor Park. The Tree Lighting will begin at 5 pm as scheduled.

The Blessing of the Animals is a brief service honoring all passed pets and those still with us.

This is a lovely way to remember a beloved pet or honor your current 4-legged friend. The blessing will be administered by a local minister. The Blessing is open to the public and their pets; however dogs MUST be leashed and cats MUST be crated.

Memorial ornaments for the Memory Tree will be on sale at Walkers Home Farm & Tack, Franklin County Animal Rescue’s main office and the Highgate Public Library.

A pet’s name and or photo can be put on the ornament to be hung on the Memory Tree in Taylor Park.

Ornaments are $10 each.

Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Rose of Lima & St. Joseph’s

This year the Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held in two locations. St. Joseph’s Church in Grand Isle with new vendors will also be participating. The St. Rose location will include vendors, bake sale and luncheon. This year St. Joseph’s will have vendors only. All happening on Saturday, December 5 from 9 to 3 pm.


Small Business Saturday See article on Page 19!

Shopping

ALBURGH• New England Via Vermont

• The Tie Dye Shop• Little Bit of Everything

ISLE LA MOTTE• Hall Home Place

NORTH HERO• Hero’s Welcome

• North Hero House• Shore Acres

• The Tie Dye Shop

GRAND ISLE• Grand Isle Art Works• Interstate Mtn. Co.

SOUTH HERO• Clever Designs

• Noumena Designs• Snow Farm Vineyard

• Silver By Tish• Hackett’s Orchard• Allenholm Farm

• Keeler’s Bay Variety


PizzaPan's South Hero

372.4729 O p e n 7 D a y s !

Box Springs & Mattress $45 & upGood Selection of new & USed fUrnitUre!

2 pc. Living Room Set $135Table & 4 Chairs $49

Queen Sized Bed $225 Sofas $30 & up

8 Vantine Ave., Alburgh802-796-4027

802-372-WINE www.snowfarm.com

Mulled Wine & Cheese Samples Mitzi Johnson on Piano from 6-9

Dinner Options from Cook Sister’s CateringEnter Small Business Raffle Here!

190 W. Shore Rd. South Hero


Island Industrial Park, 4 Island CircleGrand Isle, Vermont

Hours: 8:00-4:30 Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-3:30 [email protected] www.islandexcavatingcorp.com

Lake Champlain Regional Chamber Holiday Party and

Silent AuctionThe Lake Champlain Regional Chamber Islands

Annual Holiday Party will be at North Hero House Inn and Restaurant on Friday, December 4 from 6 to 8:30 pm. This festive event features fabulous hors d’oeuvres from the Inn’s notable chef, a cash bar and the not to be missed Silent Auction! Do your holiday shopping while enjoying the hospitality of the Inn and the company of Chamber Members and friends. The silent auction is a great way to showcase your business for the Holiday Season. If you would like to donate a product or service, please contact Sherri at the number below. An attractive display to promote your business will be made.

John Abair and Collin Cope Duo will perform at the Holiday Party.

John Abair and Collin Cope were born on a Green Mountain bound freight train sent out from the heart of America. Influenced by the traditions of North American music, John and Collin bring a fresh take on a familiar sound. From deep Blues/Gospel to the Country/Folk influenced originals, John and Collin’s unique voices blend to create a sound that is fragile yet powerful. John’s finger-style playing and Collin’s soulful harmonica lay the perfect backdrop for their authentic covers and Abair’s heartfelt originals.

Event tickets are $20 for advance sales and chamber members and $25 for non-members at the door. You can register for this event on line at www.vermont.org or call Sherri at 802-372-8400.

North Hero House Inn & Restaurant is offering very special room rates for the evening and weekend. Please contact the Inn directly at 802-372-4732 and mention this Chamber event for more details.

C.I.D.E.R. NewsBy Robin S. Way, Executive Director

You can’t get there from here! This is the punch line to a number of classic Vermont jokes usually involving some hapless tourist from away. For individuals, often older seniors, who live in rural parts of the Green Mountain State like Grand Isle County, if you are unable to drive or do not have easy access to an automobile, the joke is not all that funny. With medical services, large grocery stores, pharmacies and so one often twenty miles or more from home access to these essential services can be challenging and sometimes proves to be the tipping point in the difficult decision about whether to continue living at home or relocate to housing off island.

The need by our large and growing population of older seniors in Grand Isle County for access to these services is why providing transportation accounts for three quarters of C.I.D.E.R.’s budget, staff and activity. Each region of Vermont is served by a regional public transit provider and Grand Isle County is combined with Franklin County in the region served by Green Mountain Transit Agency. GMTA is a division of Chittenden County Transportation Authority and handles their rural transportation in Franklin, Grand Isle and Washington Counties. C.I.D.E.R. subcontracts with GMTA and CCTA to provide elderly and disabled transportation as well as most of the transportation for eligible Medicaid recipients in the five towns of Grand Isle County. We receive a portion of the Federal transportation funds that come to our region for elderly and disabled transportation, about $126,000, bill Medicaid rides through GMTA and lease our six wheelchair accessible vehicles from CCTA. To the best of our knowledge, C.I.D.E.R. is unique in Vermont as the only non-public transportation entity providing this type of transportation.

The majority of the rides provided on our wheelchair-lift equipped buses, ramp-equipped vans, sedans and by the wonderful crew of volunteer drivers using their own automobiles, are to medical appointments and therapy in Saint Albans or Chittenden County. We also transport elders and persons with disabilities to adult day programs, grocery shopping, lunches at our South Hero senior meal site and to a variety of other personal and social destinations. We even try to schedule an excursion trip or two each month as social isolation is another huge challenge for rural seniors. During our last fiscal year, C.I.D.E.R. provided 10,988 trips for 301 different individuals, driving a combined distance of 297,186 miles or almost 12 times around the circumference of the Earth!

We request 48 hours advance notice for a ride request and no individual receiving a ride is ever charged for the transportation. Donations are gladly accepted and most riders donate a couple of dollars for each ride. Thanks to the dedication, community spirit and flexibility of our staff drivers and dispatcher, as well as the best group of volunteer

drivers in Vermont, it is rare that we are unable to meet a ride request. We continue to need more volunteer drivers as ride requests for volunteers is increasing at an average of more than 30% each year. In particular, we need drivers living in the northern half of the county, especially Alburgh. Please contact our Dispatcher, Deb Piche at 802-372-6425 for information about serving as a C.I.D.E.R. volunteer driver or to request a ride. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at C.I.D.E.R.!

Caring and Sharing Operation Happiness

The holidays are now upon us. While this is a fun and festive time for most, we have neighbors here in the North Hero, Grand Isle and South Hero that are worried about how they will be able to afford toys for their children and a nice Christmas dinner.

Caring and Sharing/Operation Happiness is a non-denominational program which works in conjunction with Operation Happiness in St. Albans here to help these less fortunate families. Food will be provided for a full turkey dinner with all the trimming and then some. Family with children will also receive toys that will be collected through Toys for Kids of Vermont.

If you would like to help with this very worthy cause, either by giving your time or by making a financial contribution, please contact Manon Farnham at 802-372-9513. No special talents are required, only the desire to help a neighbor.

If you or someone you know could use some help this year with food and toys for Christmas, please call Val Hunter at 802-372-5595.

This year’s distribution of food and toys will take place on Saturday, December 19 between the hours of 9 and 10:30 am at St. Rose of Lima Church in South Hero. Recipients are asked to pick up their boxes again this year.

Help with wrapping is needed on Friday, December 18 starting at 9 am. Help will also be needed to box up food later that day starting at 6 pm.

Just show up with lots of energy at St. Route of Lima, Route 2 in South Hero, across the street from Keeler’s Bay Variety.

North Hero Preschool at the

Catamount Classic

Newman CenterThe Newman Center film series presents The

Golden Age of Comedy an award winning compilation of the silent cinema’s greatest comedians including the humble beginnings of Laurel and Hardy all set to the music of Chopin.

Showing will be on reel-to-reel 16mm on Saturday, December 5 at 7 pm at the Newman Center, 90 Broad Street, across from SUNY Plattsburgh’s Myers Fine Arts. Free with donations welcome to defray operation costs. For further Information email [email protected].


TOWN CALENDARTuesday, November 24- 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Conservation Commission; Thursday, November 26 from 7 to 9 Development Review Board; Tuesday, December 1 from 7 to 9 pm Planning Commission; Wednesday, December 9 at 6 pm Recreation Commission; Thursday, December 10 from 7 to 9 pm Development Review Board

HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY BAND CO-ORDINATE HOLIDAY EVENTS

Instead of competing for your attendance, the Milton Historical Society and The Milton Community Band are teaming up again to present their holiday events. Sunday, December 6 is the day from 11 to 2 pm. Join the historical society at the Milton Museum for a holiday lunch of festive treats and sounds of the season. This is a family event and there are special hands on activities for kids including crafts and handcrafted vintage toys. Make a day of it by heading over to the high school for a 2 pm performance of music by the Community Band and friends. Enjoy a break from the hectic pace of the holiday season. The Milton Community Band invites you to their festive annual concert including familiar tunes of the season with special guests Colchester Community Chorus. The concert will also include a narration of Twas the Night Before Christmas by John Lindsay and a sing-along to well-known songs. Gather family or meet your friends as this is a special way to capture the holiday spirit. Both events are free of charge.

LADIES OF ST. ANN CHRISTMAS BAZAARThe Ladies of St. Ann will hold their annual

Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on Saturday, December 5 from 9 until 2 pm at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 41 Main Street. Come enjoy Lunch with a variety of Homemade Soups while choosing a decorated fresh wreath, locating something unique at the craft table, shopping at the New or Almost New Tables or Tagless Tables or trying your luck at several Raffles, a $350 upholstery package available with many cash prizes.

Do not forget to pick up some Homemade Bake Goods like pies, breads, doughnuts, baked beans, cookies and candies. Church Ladies make the best goodies! Also please bring a non-perishable food item to contribute to our community food shelf.

Further questions contact Celeste Lang 802-893-4012

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED Would you like to help your neighbors by reducing

isolation and loneliness? Delivering meals on wheels is a great way to make a difference in your community. Please contact Erica or Zoe at CVAA 802-865-0360.

MOLLY AND MILTON SEEK ADVENTUREWe are informed by the kind people at the

recreation offices that Molly and Milton Bear are

ACROSS THE SandBAR

Submitted by: Lorinda A. HenrySend your news to [email protected]

getting into mischief and really need to get out of the office and stretch their legs. Could you be the one to offer them a vacation, trip or outing? They are really well behaved but are already getting antsy about the coming winter since they do not intend to hibernate. Call the recreation office to make plans to show them a fun time.

GROOVY LUNCH BUNCHMilton’s seniors meet each Wednesday for fun,

friendship, and food. Dinner on November 18 was Roast Turkey with Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Creamy Winter Squash, Wheat Roll and Pumpkin Pie with topping. On Thursday November 19 Rhonda invited us to join her other group for a dinner at the Abbey Restaurant. The entertainment that day was Karlo and Carolyn.

We will be closed on Wednesday November 25 so we can get ready at home for our Thanksgiving Dinner.

PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTSSTORY TIMES: Mondays Infant Story Time begins

at 10 am for up to 18 months; Tuesdays at 10 am Preschool Story Time for ages 3 to 5; Fridays at 10 am Toddler Story Time for ages 18 months to 3 years; Saturdays at 10 am Drop-in story time for all ages.

MONTHLY EVENTS FOR KIDS: Lego at the Library first and third Mondays from 3:30 to 5 pm for grades K through 5; Movies at the Library Wednesday, November 25 and Saturday, December 30. All from 1 to 4 pm; PJ Story Time come in your PJs for stories, songs and crafts December 10, beginning at 6:30 pm.

OTHER EVENTS: Minecraft at the Library, Tuesday, November 24 from 1 to 3 pm. Sign-up is required. The library is also sponsoring a Hat and Mitten Tree so please bring in your new or gently used donations to share with others; Game Night Tuesday, November 24 at 5 to 8 pm meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Drop in for games and fun. All are welcome; Movie Matinee Wednesday, November 25 from 1 to 3 pm watch a movie on the big screen at the library with snacks provided.

ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS: Bridge Club meets every Wednesday for all levels from 1 to 3 pm; Daytime Handcrafters Club meets on third Thursday’s beginning at 1 pm all are welcome; Writers’ Club for beginning writers on second and fourth Mondays

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from 6:30 to 8 pm; One-on-One Computer Classes, sign-up required, on third Wednesdays and first and third Tuesdays of each month; Game Nights for older teens and adults on second and fourth Tuesdays from 5 to 8 pm.

ADULT BOOK CLUB: This group meets once a month usually the first Thursday. Call to reserve your books for wonderful conversation and refreshments. Starts

at 7 pm. Come sign up for a copy of the book for December.

GIFT BASKET RAFFLE: At last count there were more than two dozen baskets for our annual Friends of the Library Gift Basket Raffle! The baskets will be displayed in the library for the month of November as raffle tickets are being sold. Drawing will be on Saturday, December 5. Proceeds will help support multiple programs for the library.

All library programs are free of charge. To register for events, please call the library at 893-4644.

HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9 to 8 pm; Friday 9 to 5 pm and Saturdays 9 to 4 pm.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closing early on Wednesday, November 25 at 5 pm and will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. We wish everyone an enjoyable Thanksgiving!

WILM RadioThere is something local in the air. It is WILM

Radio in Isle La Motte on 1630 AM and 105.5 FM on your radio dial. WILM can be heard in Isle La Motte, North Hero, Grand Isle, Alburgh and Clinton County on AM and on FM in the previous areas as well as St Albans, Swanton and Sheldon.

The format is 40’s current music as well as comedy and talk.

WILM is a low power hobby broadcast station. Contact [email protected] to have your announcements aired at no charge. Your comments and input are welcome.


TOWN NOTESThe draft minutes from the Selectboard meeting

held on Monday, November 22 are online at http://northherovt.org/uploads/2015-1116sbm.pdf.

North Hero resident Jim Dubuque has been hired as the Public Works Foreman. Congratulations Jim!

Ben Joseph gave a solar update. He spoke with Andrew Thomas about the terms of the potential agreement. They would pay $137,000 rent at a fixed rate for 10 years, then a 2% increase for years 11 through 35. Ben spoke with Pete and Geri Segal and the taxes would be about $20,000 per year. Ben will revise the agreement to state 30 acres.

Ben continues to work on making sure the North Hero Courthouse remains open speaking with Senator Dick Mazza who has been a big help.

SCHOOL NOTESIt is a time to give thanks to those we love and

honor. It is time to reflect on the joy we bring to each other’s lives. It is also a time to welcome new friends to our community. Having our new friends join us means that we are going to need to alter our bus route by a few minutes. Please give a look at the new route times. The route change will take place on Monday, November 30.

We have some exciting events coming up and many reasons to celebrate. On Saturday, December 5 Eagle Care will host a parents’ day out. Parents can drop their kids off for the day to take care business. Spaces are limited and we all have business to attend to so please sign up soon.

Our artist in residence and published illustrator, Mr. Lee, will host and art therapy session on December 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to get to know the man behind the legend and to distress and learn some adult coping mechanisms.

December 7 is an in service for teachers. There is no school.

Our PTYO is sponsoring a basket raffle that will be given away at our holiday performance on December 17. Tickets for the baskets are one dollar a piece and five dollars for six. There are two baskets. Both are splendid. The one that I am going for is valued at over $900 and offers the opportunity for romance and beauty.

On December 20 we have arranged for all friends of North Hero program to have a PRIVATE screening of Star Wars the Force Awakens. The Essex Outlet Cinema will open its doors to us for a special 10

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am screening. All are welcome. They have offered a special ticket price of $6.75 as well. I am going to be wearing a costume and it may or may not rhyme with trayah.

We do have school on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Please contact the office if you do have travel plans. If your student has exceeded five or more absences you will find a letter following the protocol I sent home last week.

Mrs. Downing is looking for shoe boxes for a project her class is doing. If you have any lying around please send them along.

The third and fourth grade class has been working on aspects of biographies during writing. They created works of art and writing pieces about famous people in history. Fionn Timms writing about Albert Einstein meets the grade level expectation but his art work blows my mind. They all did an awesome job. It is worth it to stop by and take a look at this great work.

Ms. Krikorian, our music teacher, has been impressed by the level of aptitude that our students have shown in learning our new and sometimes complex songs so quickly. She remarked that she has seen middle school students struggle with what our students have learned in two short weeks. I believe that it is largely based on their interest and enthusiasm in music. Learning music challenges us in a way that other content areas do not. Our brains are firing on all and many different cylinders and it feels awesome!

LIBRARY NEWSBy: Judy Poquette

802-372-5458, www.northherolibrary.orgHOLIDAY HOURS: Closed on Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26.BOOKS: The Guilty by David Baldacci; Tricky

Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich; Crimson Shore by Douglas Preston; Jimmy Bluefeather by Kim Heacox and The Magic Strings of Frankie Pesto by Mitch Album.

AUDIOS: Firewall and The Fifth Woman by Henning Mankell

DVDS: Restless, Inside Out and Love and Mercy,

CHILDRENS’: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Old School by Jeff Smith.

BOOK SALE: Our basement sale is always on. Second hand books, audio books and DVDs are all yours for a fair donation. Some books have been read only once and would make great gifts. Come on in and have fun shopping.

ECHO PASS: The Echo Center in Burlington is a great way to entertain kids as the weather gets colder. Check out our pass for reduced admission. We also have passes for Vermont History Museum and Vermont Heritage Galleries which are fun for all ages.

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GIUMC Ready to Renew Holiday Bazaar

Tradition By Fay Chamberlain

Last year the members of the Grand Isle United Methodist Church were devastated when a disastrous fire destroyed the downstairs hall of the church and for the first time in many years the annual Christmas sale was canceled. However, the fire damage has been repaired and we are ready to welcome everyone with open arms as we celebrate with our Bazaar on Saturday, December 5 from 9 until 2 pm. We are located on Hyde Road, just up the

hill at the blinking yellow light on U S Route 2 in the center of Grand Isle.

We will again have our very popular new and slightly used sweater table which is hosted by Lu Christie, our candy and baked goods sale again featuring homemade chocolates by Tracy and popcorn balls made by Carla. Gwen’s donuts will be available for as long as they last plus many other jams, jellies, pickles, cookies, sweetbreads, etc. made by our great cooks. There will be a book and jewelry table, a Christmas Craft table and much more. Also, we will again have our Treasures Table where you will be able to find many items for Christmas gifts. Sit, rest and visit at our Hospitality Corner as you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

We prayerfully ask anyone who would like to contribute food, candy, sweaters or other items for this sale to please have them at the church on Friday, December 4 or before 8:30 am Saturday, December 5.For more information call Fay at 802-372-8820, 802-372-8339 or 802-922-8577 or Carol at 802-372-6671.

Grand Isle School Holiday Craft Show

Crafters and Vendors will fill the Grand Isle School gym on Saturday, December 5 will all sorts of goodies and gifts for you and your loved ones. There will be food concessions and the Scholastic Book Fair will be on site. There is no charge for admission. Doors open at 9 am until 3 pm.

For more information call 802-343-2740 or email [email protected] Grand Isle School is located at 244 US Route 2.

Grand Isle Fire Department Auxiliary

On Saturday December 5, 2015, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM the Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is participating in the Island Holiday Craft Show. We will be located at the Grand Isle School and selling items to raise funds for the GIVFD operations. We will have homemade items for sale as well as GIVFD t-shirts and pasta. There will be silent auction and raffle items. More information to follow. Hope to see you there!

Isle La Motte Holiday Craft Sale

Isle La Motte Holiday Craft Sale is happening on Saturday, December 5. Artisans and Crafters are wanted. Please call Jane at 802-928-3553 or email Ember at [email protected]. Help make it a great day! Table monies will benefit Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.

South Hero Players Announce

Spring ProductionAuditions in December

The South Hero Players will be performing Almost Maine, by John Cariani this spring at Camp Ta Kum Ta. Performance dates will be March 24, 25 and 26 and also April 1, 2, and 3.

Scripts are available at the Allenholm Farm Shed. Please sign out your copy. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 7 and Tuesday December 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the South Hero Fire Station. No previous acting experience is necessary. Be prepared to have lots of fun, be silly and learn some new skills! Rehearsals will be scheduled in February and March to suit your needs.

Almost, Maine is a series of short comedic, mostly, two person skits set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine. The production will be directed by Noni Stuart and produced by Bill Champagne.

“Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways… in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.”


LEGAL NOTICES

Memorial Auditorium; 10 to 5 pmMONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

- 2nd Annual Memory Tree lighting at St. Amadeus Parish in Alburgh; 6 pm

-DECEMBER-TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1

- Free 4H Karate class at Grand Isle School from 6:30 to 8 pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2- Bingo at Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh; 5 pm

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3- Free 4H Karate class at South Hero Folsom School; 6:30 to 7:30 pm

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4- Lake Champlain Regional Chamber Islands Annual Holiday Party at North Hero House; 6pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5- Winter Farmers’ Market at the South Hero Congregational Church; 10 to 2 pm- Annual Craft Show at Grand Isle School; 9 to 5 pm- St. Amadeus Parish Giant Christmas Stocking raffle drawing at Islands in the Sun Senior Center Holiday Hop, Alburgh- Christmas Bizarre Bazaar at the North Hero Methodist Church; 9 to 2 pm- Christmas Bazaar at the Grand Isle United Methodist Church; 9 to 2 pm- Christmas Luncheon at Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh; 11:30 am- Tree Lighting at South Hero Volunteer Fire Department; 4 pm- American Legion Post 60 Christmas Party in Alburgh; 6 pm- 14th Annual Festival of Choirs at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Essex Junction; 6 pm- Vermont Genealogy Library Class in Colchester; 10:30 to 12 pm- Newman Center Film Series in Plattsburgh; 7 pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8- Free 4H Karate class at Grand Isle School; 6:30 to 8 pm- Parkinson’s Support Group in St, Albans; 10 to 11:30 am - Christmas Celebration Luncheon at Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh; 11:30 am



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12- Winter Farmers’ Market at the South Hero Congregational Church; 10 to 2 pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15- Free 4H Karate class at Grand Isle School; 6:30 to 8 pm



FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18- Caring and Sharing Toy Wrapping at St. Rose of Lima, South Hero; 9 to Noon- Caring and Sharing Packing of Food Boxes at St. Rose of Lima, South Hero; 6 to 8 pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19- Winter Farmers’ Market at the South Hero Congregational Church; 10 to 2 pm- SOLO dinner meeting at Maple City Diner, St. Albans; 5 pm- Caring and Sharing Distribution of Food and Toys at St. Rose of Lima, South Hero; 9 to 10:30 am




November 20, 2015

State of Vermont, County of Grand IsleAnnual Preliminary Budget Hearing

Fiscal Period: July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017LEGAL WARNING

The legal voters of Grand Isle County are hereby notified the Assistant Judges of Grand Isle County will hold a public meeting for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget of the county and inviting discussion thereon. This will be the Annual Preliminary Meeting and will be held at the County Courthouse in the Town of North Hero, Vermont, on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6:00 P.M.

Hon. Sherri Potvin, Assistant Judge Hon. Joanne Batchelder, Assistant Judge

NOTICEPUBLIC HEARING

NORTHWEST SOLID WASTE DISTRICT DRAFT ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 20155:00 PM

DISTRICT OFFICE, 158 MORSE DRIVEGEORGIA, VT

The Northwest Vermont Solid Waste Management District Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM at the District Offices, 158 Morse Drive in the Town of Georgia to obtain public comment on the draft FY2017 (July 2016-June 2017) District Administrative budget.

Copies of the draft budget can be obtained at the District Office, Tel: 524-5986, and are available at Town Clerk’s offices of member municipalities.

PROPOSED STATE RULESBy 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://secure.vermont.gove/SOS/rules/. 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).

-------------------------------------------------------------Registration and Operation of Snowmobiles, Approved Helmets and VAST Snowmobile Registrations.Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P057AGENCY: Transportation, Dept. of Motor VehiclesCONCISE SUMMARY: This is a change in the present rule which adds some definitions, while also adding language regarding the registration issue, renewal dates and headgear requirements to match the statute. The rule also modifies language regarding the responsibility of the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST). In addition, the rule adds the authority for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to suspend or revoke an agent’s privilege to issue registration decals and stickers, while also adding penalties which may be assessed to either VAST or VAST Agents for repetitive errors in record keeping and tardiness in submitting fees or documents to DMV.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael Smith Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles 120 State Street, Montpelier VT 05603 Tel: 802-828-2066 Fax: 802-828-2170 Email: [email protected] URL: http://dmv.vermont.gov/dmv_info/rules.FOR COPIES: Rebecca Blouin Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05603 Tel: 802-828- 5497 Fax: 802-828-2826 Email: [email protected].

Operator License Endorsements.Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P058AGENCY: Transportation, Dept. of Motor VehiclesCONCISE SUMMARY: School Bus Endorsements: The Department of motor Vehicles (DMV) now uses an automated knowledge testing system. Previously, school bus knowledge tests were comprised of 20 multiple choice, 9 fill in the blank and 2 essay questions. These question variations have been incorporated into the automated testing system to assure the required knowledge is understood by the applicant. DMV is updating

the rule to indicate the tests will be administered as “prescribed by the Commissioner,” allowing for more flexibility. Three-wheel motorcycle restrictions: The only change in the motorcycle section is changing the word “written” to “knowledge”.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michael Smith Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05603 Tel: 802-828-2066 Fax: 802-828-2170 Email: [email protected] URL: http://dmv.vermont.gov/dmv_info/rules. FOR COPIES: Michael Charter Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles 120 State Street, Montpelier VT 05603 Tel: 802-828-0496 Fax: 802-828-2826 Email: [email protected].

Rule Governing Compliance with Patient Choice At End Of Life.Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P059AGENCY: Human Services, Department of HealthCONCISE SUMMARY: This rule applies to patients and health care providers involved in the decisions pursuant to Patient Choice At End Of Life Act. The rule also provides the process by which the Commissioner of Health will receive information concerning 18 V.S.A. ch. 113 in order to monitor compliance and make a report available to the public.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Englander, VT Dept. of Health Commissioner’s Office Suite 301, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: [email protected] URL: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx. FOR COPIES: Dawn Philibert VT Dept. of Health, Commissioner’s Office Suite 301, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7212 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: [email protected].

Newborn Screening Program Rule.Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P060AGENCY: Human Services, Department of HealthCONCISE SUMMARY: This rule provides standards for screening certain diseases in newborn children where early identification and treatment may prevent severe disability and/or death by assuring timely initiation of treatment services. These screenings are part of the early case-finding program for chronic diseases. This rule applies to all medical care providers for newborn infants. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lillian Colasurdo Vermont Dept. of Health, Commissioner’s Office Suite 301, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-951-0107 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: [email protected] URL: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx. FOR COPIES: David Englander, Vermont Department of Health Commissioner’s Office Suite 301, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: [email protected]. Shellfish Sanitation Rule.Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P061AGENCY: Human Services, Department of HealthCONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes the minimum requirements necessary to regulate the reshipping and repacking of molluscan shellfish. It establishes a program to protect the public health by assuring the sale of and distribution of shellfish is from safe sources and assuring shellfish have not been adulterated during cultivating, harvesting, processing, shipping, or handling. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lillian Colasurdo Vermont Dept. of Health, Commissioner’sOffice Suite 301, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402 Tel: 802-951-0107 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: [email protected] URL: http://healthvermont.gov/regs/index.aspx. FOR COPIES: David Englander, Vermont Department of Health Commissioner’s Office Suite 301, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington VT 05402 Tel: 802-863-7280 Fax: 802-951-1275 Email: [email protected].

Rule Governing the Importation of Untreated Firewood Into the State of Vermont.Vermont Proposed Rule: 15P062AGENCY: Natural Resources; Forests, Parks & Rec.CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule prohibits the importation of untreated firewood into Vermont. The definition of firewood states that it is wood processed for burning and less than 48 inches in length, but does not include wood chips, pellets, pulpwood, or wood for manufacturing purposes. It allows treated firewood to enter the state if it is treated to the USDA standard of 160· F (71.1· C) for at least 75 minutes at a certified treatment facility and is accompanied by certification of treatment. By written request, the Commissioner may waive this prohibition under conditions which ensure that the firewood poses minimal threat to forest health. Violations may result in confiscation of firewood and/or a civil citation. The rules are to take effect on May 1, 2016.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Barbara Schultz Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation 100 Mineral Street, Suite 304 Springfield, VT 05156 Tel: 802-777-2082 Fax: 802-885-8890 Email: [email protected] URL: http://fpr.vermont.gov/forest/forest_health/helath_management/ firewood.FOR COPIES: Paul Frederick Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation 1 National Life Drive, Davis 2 Montpelier VT 05620 Tel: 802-777-5247 Fax: 802-828-1399 Email: [email protected].

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24- Free 4H Karate class at Grand Isle School from 6:30 to 8 pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25- Bingo at Islands in the Sun Senior Center, Alburgh; 5 pm- Clothes Closet at St. Amadeus Parish, Alburgh; 10 to 3 pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26- Free 4H Karate class at South Hero Folsom School; 6:30 to 7:30 pm- Annual Women’s Festival of Crafts at Burlington


ACROSS THE LAKESubmitted by: Mary Racicot

Send your news to [email protected] LITERARY CLUB ENJOYS EMS TOUR

The Champlain Literary Club established in 1923 held their October meeting at the new EMS building on Route 11 in Champlain. EMS members gave a wonderful detailed tour. Tammy Trombly RN, a founding member of the organization, presented a history of Champlain EMS. The group was impressed by the enthusiasm of the EMS personnel. We are fortunate to have dedicated people who are willing to give their time to become qualified to provide this wonderful service in our community. Again, thank you to all of you for giving us this comfort level.

PARKING BANThe Village of Rouses Point wishes to remind all drivers that the parking ban for all vehicles on the village

streets between the hours of 2 and 6 am will be in effect starting December 1 until winter plowing ceases.This prohibition is necessary to permit the efficient plowing of streets and to prevent damage to any private

vehicles during the plowing and sanding operations.In a related matter residents are asked to make sure that cars parked in driveways do not block the sidewalks.Thank you in advance to all residents for adhering to this parking ban.

SANTA SPRINTThe 2nd Annual Santa Sprint sponsored by the Champlain-Rouses Point Rotary will be held on Saturday,

November 28 starting at The Last Resort on Montgomery Street in Rouses Point. Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:30 am at The Resort and the race will begin there at 9 am.

Pre-registration is $20 and day of event is $25. Please bring a toy or special gift.The first 50 registrants will receive a free T-shirt and prizes will be awarded. Santa and other holiday attire

are encouraged and welcomed.Proceeds from this event will be donated to the North Country Honor Flight Program.For further information contact Pamela Keable at 518-297-6932.

HANNAFORD HELPS LIBRARY SYSTEMThe Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System has been selected to participate in Hannaford Helps Reusable

Bag sales. This new program was designed to create significant revenue streams for deserving local nonprofits. For every Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag purchased at the Plattsburgh Hannaford on Smithfield Boulevard through December 31 the Library System will receive a $1 donation.

GEF Library System’s Executive Director Ewa Jankowska said, “We are really pleased to be invited to participate in this new funding initiative. We have already tagged whatever amount of money is raised to support our book and e-book collections for young readers in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties so in a sense this project will have a regional impact on readers.”

This alternative funding stream is especially timely, adds Director Jankowska, as the System has just tallied summer reading statistics from 22 participating community libraries. Nine hundred children and 99 teens registered for reading programs at their local library this past summer and more than 7,000 books were read.

This is great news and a real tribute to the hard work and creativity of our member library directors,” she observed. “However, we all are constantly challenged to keep up with the demand for quality reading materials.”

The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System was established in 1954 and was the first multi-county library in New York State. All residents of three counties with a borrower’s card from a member library can search and request the holdings of 30 public library system members. The web site www.cefls.org also provides free and 24/7 access to downloadable e-books, downloadable audio books and digital magazines on demand.

DEVASTING FIRE AT GIROUX’S POULTRYFor the second time in less than a year Giroux’s Poultry on Route 9 has suffered a major fire at one of their

buildings which was under construction. Thankfully, this time there were no chickens involved, as was the case on March 9 when 50,000 chickens were lost in that blaze.

The Mooers, Beekmantown, District 3, West Chazy, Chazy, Champlain, Rouses Point, Cumberland Head, Ellenburg Depot, South Plattsburgh and Altona fire departments all responded to the fire, supplying manpower, tankers and other equipment.

ANNUAL CP RAIL HOLIDAY TRAINThe Annual CP Rail Holiday Train will be arriving in Rouses Point on Sunday, November 29 at 9 pm. The train

will arrive 10 to 15 minutes before so please come early. As always it is requested that you bring a donation of canned or non-perishable food that will be donated to our local food shelf. Please mark your calendar and don’t miss this enjoyable event.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE OF TOYSThe annual Parade of Toys sponsored by the Village of Rouses Point is scheduled for Friday, December 4

beginning at 6:45 pm at the Rouse Park at the corner of Lake and Chapman Streets and then parade down the street with Santa Claus to the Peg Huchro Memorial Gazebo, near the village office where carols will be sung and the tree will be lit. The children will be treated to hot chocolate and cookies and have their chat with Santa.

The Dodge Memorial and Friends of the Library will be present with Christmas theme books available to the children.

Everyone is invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal and join in the parade and fun.MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS TRAIN

The Marine Toys for Tots Train will be arriving at the Rouses Point Train Station on Pratt Street on December 6 at 3 pm. and departing at 3:30 pm.

HOMETOWN CABLEHome Town Cable, 24, is the viewer-supported, local cable-TV/Internet channel for the communities of

Altona, Champlain, Chazy, Ellenburg, Mooers and Rouses Point. Daily 4-hour programming starts play at 11, 3 and 7 both am and pm, except Wednesday which is a three hour program, shown at 11, 2, 5 and 8 both am and pm. Programming is also available as free video-on-demand at www.plattsburgh.com and www.hometowncablenetwork.com.

Wednesday, November 25: Rouses Point mite’s soccer tournament, NCCS vs. Plattsburgh JV boys’ soccer. Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27: Annual Thanksgiving Day showing of What’s Going on Here with Bob Venne and Jimmy Meseck followed by the 2015 northern tier Ecumenical Thanksgiving service at the Mooers Wesleyan Church and If I Could Have Something for Christmas by Staub Spiegel. Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29: Our Little Corner with Gordie Little and David Patrick and the 2016 Champlain Calendar, What’s Going on Here with Bob Venne at Graves Mansion. Monday and Tuesday, November 30 and December 1: NAC vs. Lake Placid varsity volleyball, NAC vs. Franklin Academy-Malone varsity boys’ soccer, NCCS vs. Saranac Lake Section VII Class B boys’ soccer quarter final. Wednesday, December 2: NCCS JV volleyball vs. Beekmantown, NCCS vs. Chazy JV boys’ soccer.

ELIZABETH ANN BROWNMILTON –

Elizabeth Ann Brown, 58, died peacefully on Sunday November 22, 2015 at the Ft. Ethan Allen Nursing Home in Colchester following a long illness.

Elizabeth was born on October 9, 1957 in Burlington,

the daughter of William and Audrey (Sears) Blow. Elizabeth graduated from Burlington High School

and married Leroy Brown in 1992.She had worked as an LNA for Green Mountain

Nursing Home, Starr Farm and Pillsbury Manor.In addition to Leroy, Elizabeth is survived by her

stepson James Edward Brown and his wife Caroline of Duxbury, by her brother Bill Blow of Florida, her sisters Kathy Guillemette and her friend Larry Hubert of Milton and Tonia Chatterton of Winooski, her special cousin Norma LaBounty and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents, and her stepson Derrick Anthony Brown and her stepdaughter Marie Brown Ferwer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Milton Rescue, 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05468 or the the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 5-8 pm with prayers offered by Fr. Feltz at 8pm in the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11 am in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Milton. Burial will follow in the Grand Isle Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com

DONALD A. DUHAMELA L B U R G H /

PLATTSBURGH-Donald A. Duhamel, age 72 years, died early Wednesday morning on November 18 at the Meadow Brook Nursing Facility in Plattsburgh.

Born in St. Albans on December 29, 1942 he was the son of the late Roger and Florabell Irene (LaFarr) Duhamel. He attended local

schools and was married to the former Sandra Pearo who survives him.

For 50 years Donald operated a dairy farm on the Middle Road in Alburgh and during that time also ran Duhamel’s Country Store located on the Truck Route also in Alburgh. Prior to his illness Donald most recently worked at the Mohawk Nation Indian Reservation in Altona, New York.

He was a parishioner of St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Church and served the Town of Alburgh on the Select Board for 15 years.

In addition to his wife Sandra of Alburgh, Donald leaves his daughter, Tammy Duhamel of Alburgh; two sons, Donald Duhamel, Jr. of Altona and Randy Duhamel of Alburgh; two grandchildren, Devin and Monica Duhamel.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 25 at 11 am at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue in Swanton. Father Thomas D. Nadeau will officiate. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Duhamel family lot in St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Cemetery.

There will be no public calling hours.

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Air Hockey Table. Excellent condition. 4’x7’. Great Xmas gift. $200. 518-297-3096

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Bill Miller. Painting, Remodels Specials for Feb-March. House lifting. Barn Repairs. 802-355-0313 12/1

---------------------------------WELDING: Aluminum - stainless & steel. In-shop & portable. Propeller, skeg repair. Jes-berger Welding. 802-796-4079 802-324-6954. 5/31/16

---------------------------------ISLAND SEWING: All aspects of sewing. Alter-ations, mending, formal wear. Specializing in bridal gowns. 30+ years experience. Call 802-372-0194 BTFN

---------------------------------Reiki Natural Energetic Relaxation and Heal-ing for Mind, Body and Spirit. Contact Megan Tomestic 413-626-7021 [email protected] for appointment or information 12/1

Make Your Reservation for Islands in the Sun Christmas Celebration

By Irene ClarkA Christmas Celebration is being planned at the Islands in the Sun Senior Center in Alburgh. We will have a

free Christmas Luncheon of Cranberry Chicken with all the fixings for all Senior Citizens from Isle la Motte and Alburgh, on Tuesday, December 8. It will begin with Christmas music from 11:30 to 12:15 pm with Maurice and Carol - who hope you will join in the singing. The scrumptious luncheon will take place at 12:15. We are also expecting Santa and maybe some little ones who are so to special to him, to help us enjoy the magic of the holiday season. We request that reserve your place so that we can plan accordingly.

Contact Maurice 802-309-4731 or Irene 802-999-5862 or email [email protected] for more information and to make your reservation. Please join us and celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

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

clear your clutter!

Route 2, Alburgh VT

Call today for sizes & info!

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A Big Thanks to All Farmers!

We want to thank you for growing and raising cows, goats, tomatoes, crab apples, potatoes, carrots, grapes, oranges, lemons, peas, meat, squash, chickens, corn, steak, wheat, eggs, sugar, bacon, apples, bacon, melons, bananas, pears, plums and honey. Without you, we would be very hungry!

Your friends at the Alburgh Library,Sully, Otis, Tim, Mac, Ryli, Sabrina, Victoria, Anna, Steven, Carson, and Virginia

Small Business Saturday This

Saturday Shop Small! Shop Local!

Over a dozen enterprises in South Hero and Grand Isle have banded together to promote Small Business Saturday. This day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Saturday, November 28 marks the date.

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses everywhere. Look for the “Shop Small” logo at these participating businesses: Remedies Pharmacy, Hackett’s Orchard, Silver by Tish, Wally’s Place, Robinson’s Hardware, Keeler’s Bay Variety, McKee’s Island Pub, South Hero Pharmacy, Snow Farm Winery, A&B Islands Supermarket, Grand Isle Art Works Gallery, Zach’s Cafe at the Gallery, Pan’s Pizza, Blue Paddle Bistro, Interstate Mountain, Clever Designs, Noumena Designs & Allenholm Farm.

Shop at these establishments on Saturday, November 28 and enter your name in a drawing for one of several donated prizes. Winners will be selected after Saturday and announced via phone and/or e-mail. Support your local businesses on Small Business Saturday. Shop small on South Hero Island and you could be a winner!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28-26th Annual German Canadian Christmas Market at Hemmingford Elementary School, 548 Champlain Avenue (Route 202), Hemmingford, Quebec; 10 – 5 pm-Women’s Festival of Crafts at Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main Street, Burlington 10-6- Hemmingford Girl Guides Xmas Bazaar at Hemmingford Recreation Centre, 550 Goyette Street, Hemmingford, Quebec; 9:30-4 pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 -26th Annual German Canadian Christmas Market at Hemmingford Elementary School, 548 Champlain Avenue (Route 202), Hemmingford, Quebec; 10-4-Women’s Festival of Crafts at Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St, Burlington 10-5

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2-2015 Holiday Bazaar and Food Drive Burlington, VT at Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center Burlington; 9 - 3 pm

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4-Vermont International Festival Essex Junction at Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction; 5-8

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5- Winter Farmers’ Market at the South Hero Congregational Church; 10 to 2 pm- Annual Craft Show at Grand Isle School; 9 to 5 pm- St. Amadeus Parish Giant Christmas Stocking raffle drawing at Islands in the

Sun Senior Center Holiday Hop, Alburgh- Christmas Bizarre Bazaar at the North Hero Methodist Church; 9 to 2 pm- Isle La Motte Holiday Craft Sale at the Isle La Motte School; 9 to 2 pm- Christmas Bazaar at the Grand Isle United Methodist Church; 9 to 2 pm- St. Rose of Lima South Hero; 9 to 3 pm- St. Josephs Church, Grand Isle; 9 to 3 pm-Vermont International Festival Essex Junction at Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction 10-6

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015-Vermont International Festival Essex Junction at Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction; 10-5

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11-Tastes and Talents of the North Country Craft Show at the St Lawrence Centre Arena in Massena, NY; 12-8

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12-Tastes and Talents of the North Country Craft Show at the St Lawrence Centre Arena in Massena, NY; 9-4 pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13- WOKO Winter Indoor Flea Market at Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction; 8:30 - 2 pmEmail your Craft Fair information to: [email protected]

C R A F T F A I R S ! ! !

2 Ferry Road, South Hero, VT 05486-0122Office: 802-372-5777

4 South Main Street, Alburgh, VT 05440-0020Office: 802-796-3426Office: 802-862-0124

GRAND ISLE- Bright & spacious 3 BR/3 BA lake home w/privacy & panoramic ele-vated views of the Lake, Islands & Green Mountains. Beautiful gardens & mature trees are the focal point of the 54 acre par-cel w/400’ of Lake shore and an FAA certi-fied 2000 x 150’ runway & a 44x46 Hangar/ Workshop & Seaplane Port. $899,000.

NORTH HERO- Church For Sale! Per-fect location for retail shop, studio or of-fice. Historic property built in 1823 with great exposure on Route 2 and w/lovely easterly Lake Champlain & Green Mountain views. NOW $125,000.

ISLE LA MOTTE- Three bedroom Ranch style home on 2.6 acres. Three car detached garage w me-chanic’s pit. Plenty of room for gar-dens. Enclosed sun porch off the back of the house. Priced to sell...at $100,000.

SOUTH HERO- Excellent opportunity & location! Well maintained building w/cedar shake exterior, warm wood floors & bead board accents through-out. It can be configured as a large shop/office or with as many as 3 different units, each w/separate entrances. New roof in 2013, town water, forced hot air heat, central A/C & parking for 8-10 vehi-cles. $200,000.

NORTH HERO- Direct Lakefront, very pri-vate, 3 BR seasonal home. 130’ of protect-ed lakeshore perfect for a dock or mooring your watercraft & just minutes to the broad lake. Large lakeside deck is a great resting spot and has gorgeous views of the lake. Clean interior with open eat in kitchen/liv-ing room. Municipal water. $149,000.

ALBURGH- This home is in like new con-dition! Three bedrooms, two baths with a nice open floor plan. The Vaulted ceilings with skylights in the kitchen gives the home lots of natural light. Nice ½ acre lot with deck and shed. Near public beach access. NOW $79,000.

GRAND ISLE- Pristine 2 BR cottage is the perfect starter home or ideal if you’re thinking of downsiz-ing. All the work has been done and you can move right in. Inside you have a very cute open floor plan and outside it is very peaceful with space to garden and relax. Join the lake association and have lake access with use of the dock, clubhouse and boat ramp only steps away. $142,900.

GRAND ISLE- Smartly designed 3 BR/2 BA Hillside Ranch features one level living & open floor plan. It’s sited on 5 acres w/Green Mountain & Lake Champlain views and comes with a separate 1 BR Log Cabin. Sub-divi-sion potential. NOW $329,900.

GRAND ISLE- Year round, 3 BR/2.5 BA home directly on 225’ of pristine lakeshore & 1.25 acres. The property has beautiful stone walkways that are brimmed with trees & flowers (almost magical) along with awe inspiring panoramic lake & mountain views. To many amenities to list here. Please call! $732,500.

ALBURGH- This property has it all!!!! Nice 3 BR/2 BA home with open design interior. Large Gazebo. Detached 2 car garage. Choice Lake Champlain frontage w/boat ramp & 102 acres of land. Great hunting!!! Amazing sunsets!!! Over 90 wild apple trees & so much more!!!! Call for details! Only $340,000.

ALBURGH- Large commercial building with many updates located in the heart of Alburgh. Large office space & con-ference rooms downstairs with plenty of storage space and 3 bedroom apartment upstairs. Upstairs apartment gets $850.00 per month. Town water & sewer. Now $129,900.

NORTH HERO- Beautifully renovated 3 BR/ 1.5 BA, year round Cottage Inspired Cape w/100’ of deep, clean & protected lake frontage and shale beach. 0.45 acre with gorgeous views. Gleaming Oak & Douglas fir floors. Hearth & propane FP insert. 1 car garage. Easy commute to Bur-lington. MOTIVATED SELLER! $244,900.

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