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Summer Recreation Program
This program is offered to children who have completed kindergarten
through sixth grade. The program will run the weeks of June 21, June 28,
July 26, August 2, and August 9. Hours of operation will be 7:30 a.m. to
5:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. Weekly fee is $60 per child (you choose the
week) plus a one-time registration fee of $25. For questions, call Kim or
Cheryl Maniery at 770-8122.
The Town is offering five (5) scholarships (one-week
each) for the summer recreation program for any Wallingford
child whose family is unable to afford the weekly registration fee.
Contact Joyce Barbieri at 446-2336 to apply.
Financial information may be requested.
Change of
Address
Tax bills will be mailed in August.
If you’ve closed your post office box or opened one within the last 12
months, please notify the Town Clerk’s office so that your tax bill won’t be
delayed. Thank you.
Thanks to Scott Gordon, owner of Pine Hollow Landscape Services in North
Clarendon, who donated the flowers at the Veterans
And Thank You to Lois Johnstone for donating/planting
the flowers for our flower boxes at Town Hall.
Help
Wanted. Auditor, Conservation Commission, Emergency Management Director,
Planning Commission and Recreation Committee Vacancies – please volunteer.
Call 446-2872.
Thank Our
Volunteers
Congratulations to those pictured here who were
recently honored by Secretary of State Deborah Markowitz (2nd from
left) for giving over 20 years of service to
Zoning
Permits Issued
Joseph & Devin Eaton,
Property
Transfers
None.
{Please note that these meeting minutes are a brief summary and are not the
final approved version.}
Selectboard
6/07/10.
Present: B.
Brooks, J. Gilman, J. Crowley, C. Angel and F. Bruce
Summer Recreation
Director Kim Maniery gave an update on the summer program.
Sheriff Benard reviewed the proposed contract for FY11 which was approved
by the Selectboard.
Kim Maniery asked to go into
executive session to discuss a personnel issue.
Approval was given to the
school to use Elfin
The
Selectboard approved the Extension of Interim Bylaw for Flood Hazard Area
Regulations.
The
Selectboard approved sending a letter to the owners of 20
unlicensed dogs.
A caterer permit was approved for Noel’s.
The
Selectboard signed a modification agreement with the Forest Service in order to
receive the annual $1,000 stipend.
The
Selectboard reviewed the Prudential Committee’s response to a memorandum dated
3/23 concerning the fire protection budget and equipment grant via their 5/12
minutes. J. Gilman recommended someone should circulate a petition based on
overwhelming support of the merger expressed at the 2/1 public hearing.
Julie
reported that Adrian Eisler, the town liaison on the Gilbert Hart Library’s
Board of Trustees, has resigned. The
Selectboard appointed Bonnie Gainer who expressed interest.
Julie
announced that the town will soon to be in need of an Emergency Management
Coordinator, as
J.
Barbieri discussed the Trustees of Public Funds refusal to release approximately
$10,000 in investment funds.
The Town received
word that they were not selected to receive a trail grant for the pit through
the VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
The Selectboard approved hiring Victoria Thompson as a lifeguard and Haley Cotrupi, Abby Keegan, Julia Huessy and Jenny Holler as concession workers.
Planning Commission
05/10/10.
Present: J. West, A. Tiplady, D. Farmer, and E.
Crelin
Application fees were discussed. The additional fee
of $100 presently required for DRB review and public advertisement was reviewed.
As advertisement direct costs are approximately $100+/-, no change was
recommended at this time.
The Town Plan was discussed. Ann Tiplady presented
the status of proposed changes and is to continue revisions. In addition, Ann
initiated conversation relative to the possibility of promoting the Town of
Interim Flood Regulations were discussed. The
regulations will be forwarded to the Selectboard for extension as interim
without revisions at this time.
A
draft copy of revised Flood Regulations incorporating Rebecca Pfeiffer, VT DEC
comments was distributed to the Commission for review and comment.
Prudential
Committee
5/26/10.
Present: S.
Sendra and A. Sharp
Maureen had not heard anything back from the
Secretary of State in regards to being able to allow District #3 the right to
vote on Fire Protection issues only. We
are not even sure that we can legally do this and will have to wait to hear from
the Secretary of State.
Maureen stated that Mark had been up to Hillside Drive
to check on a water issue between a couple of properties but found that it is
not a leak of our water or sewer system.
The Prudential Committee sent thanks to those who
came to the Fire Department’s chicken BBQ.
6/09/10.
Present: S.
Sendra and A. Sharp
Maureen
heard back from the Secretary of State and was told that the only way voters can
vote in a municipality is to live within that municipality, so therefore we
cannot hold a special election to allow District #3 the right to vote on Fire
Protection issues.
Maureen presented a request from the Fire Department
for a donation to Fun Day on July 17th.
The Board approved a $100 donation.
Maureen presented a request from Jim Bowen regarding
the weed eater at the lodge. It is
15 years old and not working. The
Board approved purchasing a new one for $220.
Energy
Committee
05/04/10. J. White, J. Barbieri, D. Blodgett, T. Chila, R. Nimtz and B. Jones
Ralph
provided updated data of municipal energy use (electric & fuel oil).
Some information was a bit confusing when comparing buildings. All
buildings seem to use quite a high amount of energy. Tim has site assessment
report from the school, but no thermal issues included. Tim will e-mail Jason
Morse about finishing the audit for WES. Each member will be assigned one
building to confirm these records and convert to standard. Tim will ask
Selectboard on 5/17 about audit on town hall (which will be free.)
17
energy audits have been done with three to go. We have till the 17th May to
finish.
Student
CFL sale – Tim talked with Jason Morse about this who suggested talking with
Odessey of the Mind folks about a potential fundraiser for their trip. Tim
e-mailed somebody and Joyce heard back that they didn’t want to do it.
Changing
the Town Hall water heater from a 40-gallong electric storage tank to on-demand
electric doesn’t seem like a very good idea $$ wise.
Rutland
Regional Energy Committee wants town energy committees to participate with them.
Wallingford
05/20/10.
Present: K. Fredette, C. Piotrowski, P. Rondinone, and C. Watts
Carie
Dinnan gave a tech presentation and demonstrated the responsive classroom
programs, software and devices.
Several
second policy readings were done.
Jason
Morse reported on field trips planned and special events.
Budget reports show overspending in two areas of note – buildings and
grounds repair and maintenance and transportation substitute drivers.
He reported that the asbestos abatement assessment not been updated since
1998. It was necessary to have an assessment performed to apply for preschool
license. The Board approved $2,105 for an assessment.
The
giant map of
Via
a report, Walter Goetz reported that the South Wallingford Water District would
be digging up pipes on the Little Red School House grounds. This would be
an opportunity to replace the underground pipes that lead from the main
distribution lines to the building. The board noted the opportunity and
requested more information on the issue.
Ken
F. noted that RSSU created a technology committee and sought a representative
from
Recreation
Development Committee Report
Kudos
from
Kudos
also goes to
Kudos
to Shannon Pytlik for writing
Last,
but not least, Kudos to
Look
for future developments at Stone Meadow over
We
know that many of you are interested in participating in
If
you are not familiar with Stone Meadow, come on down.
Hopefully, like us, you will see
“
Foot and blood pressure clinic
on Wednesday, July 7th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wallingford House.
Our next Planning meeting will be Wednesday, July
14th at 11 a.m. at the Town Hall. We
hope to see some new faces and we could use your input.
There will be no Senior Bus Trips during July and
August.
Seniors are sponsoring a tag sale on the porch of the
Wallingford House on Wallingford Days, July 17th.
Donations accepted. Contact
Gwen White at 446-3875.
Remember Senior’s lunch every Monday at Noon at the
Rotary. Contact Linda Weightman at
446-2301.
We will hold bingo on the 2nd Monday of each month at
the Rotary building at 1 p.m. The public is welcome.
The
Gilbert Hart Library
The
library will be open again on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to Noon starting July 10th!
Our library is going through some changes and
challenges. The challenge is, of
course, to keep within a reasonable budget and provide services that are needed
by folks who use the library.
Our library director, Linda Reeves, has resigned as
of July 8th. The Trustees of the library wish to thank Linda for her
dedication and expertise in running the library.
We wish her well in the future.
Through this summer, the Board of Directors of the
library has decided to have all volunteer staff.
Your friends and neighbors will be working at the library, and we
encourage everyone to come in and see what great summer reads we have right here
at home.
Anyone who would enjoy helping is encouraged to
contact Lois Johnstone, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 446-2442.
We would also like to see folks who have special talents come and share
them at the library. We can easily
put on programs in the evening or during the day that are of interest to the
people in our town. If you have some
talent or area of expertise you would like to share, please join the fun!
Sun
& Mon: closed
Tues:
10 - 5:00
Wed:
10 –
8:00
Thurs & Fri: 10 – 5:00
Saturday:
9 – 12:00 (starting 7/10)
Telephone 446-2685
Hart Lines
By the Friends of Gilbert Hart Library
With
austerity ruling the Library for the next few months, our programs will seem few
and far between this summer. Never mind, where else can you find novels and
mysteries to captivate you and keep your mind busy? Directions for your quilt
making efforts or carpentry projects? Tales of travel and adventure all over the
world? Or the latest in technology or politics? It’s all here, and we have
lots of volunteers to help you locate what you’re interested in.
We
are also returning to the hours when we’ve always been open, including
Saturdays from 9 – 12.
Coming
up in July, besides Independence Day, (with the Library closed on July 3rd
) are two whist parties on the 9th and the 23rd (Friday
nights at 7:00 p.m.) with Carol Pratt in charge at 446-2843.
Also
on Wallingford Fun Day, we will have our usual book sale as well as tag sale.
Spaces will also be available on the lawn for you to rent at $10 per space. Call
the Library or leave your request with someone at the check-out desk.
Meanwhile,
you can bring in your book contributions for the sale, as well as tag sale items
at anytime. Proceeds from this sale benefit the Library.
At
the moment nothing I know of has been scheduled for August. Whist parties are on
August 6th and 20th. Our Friends meetings are on July 14th
and August 11th. At these meetings we need to decide on books for
discussion in the coming year, and what other programs to offer to our Library
Patrons. Come meet with us with your suggestions!
Events for the
Maple Valley Grange #318 on Route 7 in
Every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Line Dancing.
$5 per person. Snack bar
available. Beginners &
experienced.
The Chipman Lodge 52 FAM holds monthly meetings
on the second Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge.
Suicide Survivors Support Group monthly meetings for
those who have lost a loved one through suicide are held at the Maple Leaf
Clinic, 167 North Main Street
in Wallingford
(446-3577) on the third Tuesday.
Lunch, Love
& Laughter
Come join us for lunch at the First Congregational
Church of Wallingford at
Krafty Kids
Lunch,
laughs & make a Craft. Every
Thursday over the summer from 12:15-1:15 p.m. No cost at
the First Congregational Church of Wallingford at
Wallingford
Neighborhood Watch
If
you’d like to receive emails under the
Angel Food
Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit,
non-denominational organization dedicated to providing substantial grocery
savings to communities
throughout the
Take
a look at the new Angel Food Ministries offerings at www.rutlandangelfood.com.
Questions can be directed to Carleen Eaton at (802) 779-8078.
Gift cards are now available for Angel Food!
Orders will be taken in person by a volunteer who
will be at the Town Hall on Tuesday, July
6th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (*new time*). Stop by.
Debit/credit cards, EBT (food stamps) or Cash accepted.
Order deadline is July 25th at noon; delivery date in
Wallingford
Congregational
Church Food Shelf
The Wallingford Congregational Church houses an
Emergency Community Food Shelf. Supplies will be given by appointment
only. Contact Robin Milner at 446-3966.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
Jr. Firefighters – Age 13-18
Senior Firefighters – Age 18 - ?
We will train.
Volunteers needed -- Age 13- seniors for Fundraisers,
work details, events!
Contact Charlie Gauthier at 353-0996 for details.
THE
NEW # 1 BURGLAR SECRET: Part II
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe
where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with
me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best
alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town,
you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow
of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)
14. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn
guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
15. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
16. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise.
If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to
hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was
doing. It's human nature.
17. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a
fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
18. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that
you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or
walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to
pick my targets.
19. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page.
It's easier than you think to look up your address.
20. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is
a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
21. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally,
I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Wallingford
High School
Alumni News
The
Wallingford
High School
newsletter has been sent out and replies are coming back for the Annual W.H.S.
Alumni Banquet. This will be held at
the
Franklin
Conference
Center
in
Rutland
on Saturday, July 10th. Social
hour is from 5-6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
The deadline for replies is July 1st.
Several classes are planning reunions at the banquet.
The classes of ’40, ’50, ’60, and ’75 are planning to meet at the
banquet. The class of 1970 is also
planning a party for some time this summer.
If your class would like space reserved at the banquet, please contact
any member of the Board.
Last year we tried to raise money for the Scholarship
Fund by holding a golf tournament. We
have decided to try it again this year. The
Second Annual W.H.S. Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Friday,
July 9th at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club.
If you would like to play, contact Kevin Fredette at 446-2224 for more
information. If any business would
like to donate prizes such as golf balls, tees, hats, shirts, umbrellas, or
things that have your logo on them, contact any member of the Board.
All proceeds go to the W.H.S. Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Members of the Board are: Alice Munson, President,
Marge Eddy, Vice President, Rita Reynolds, Secretary/Treasurer, Sharon Seaver,
Stearns Stewart, Linda Weightman, John Colvin, Ruth Dana, Conrad Waite, and
Richard Stewart.
Wallingford
Rescue 50/50 Raffle
Good news! The
tickets are being printed and the 50/50 Raffle is on for 2010!
After taking a year off, the 50/50 raffle is returning.
The date is Friday, July 23rd at the newly renovated Boy’s
Camp on beautiful Elfin
Lake.
In case you are not familiar with the Annual
Wallingford Rescue 50/50 Raffle, here is a summary of the event. 225
raffle tickets are sold. Eight cash
prizes range from $40 to $1,500. On
Friday, July 23rd, a raffle drawing is held at the Boy’s Camp.
There will be a buffet of finger foods available for all ticket holders
and one guest. At 7:30, the
elimination process begins. During the drawing of tickets, there are also dozens
of door prizes given away. These
prizes are generously donated by local businesses.
They range in value from $10 to over $100.
There will be 225 tickets for sale and the price
remains at $40 each. If you
purchased a ticket in 2008, then you will be receiving a call in late June to
see if you would like to purchase a ticket.
If you have not purchased a ticket, you can call any of the members of
the Wallingford Rescue to be put on a wait list for a ticket.
This has been Wallingford Rescue’s major fundraiser
for 22 years. It seems to be a
popular event for local people. We
would like to thank you for your support over the years.
Without you, the building at
2010 Officers are: President Bastian Auer, Vice
President Laurie Phillips, Secretary Rita Reynolds, and Treasurer Nancy Seward.
The Board of Directors are Rich Auer,
The
Legislative
Report
Another
legislative session has come to a close, and it's one that we can all be proud
of. In January, the challenge of filling a $156 million budget hole was
daunting. To accomplish it without increasing taxes or severely crippling
essential services took a lot of hard work, a lot of compromise between the
Legislature and the Administration, and a lot of creative thinking by all
parties. I am proud to have played a small part in the process.
There
was a good feeling about this Session from day one. I think the enormity of the
budget hole brought us together immediately.
There was a decidedly less partisan atmosphere in
The
Capital bill [H-790] assures that funding is in place to allow vital local
projects to move forward.
We
passed an historic judicial restructuring bill [H-470] that consolidates the
Judiciary into one unified Superior Court. This will increase efficiencies
within the system and deliver justice more quickly.
We
strengthened our education system without any increase in the property tax rate.
We kept the control of our schools local while providing for tax incentives for
those districts that choose to consolidate. We felt it was important that any
consolidation come from the communities themselves and not be mandated by
One
of the most important things we accomplished was the implementation of
Challenges for Change. Simply put, this is new way of addressing the budget
process. Instead of paying for effort, we want to pay for outcomes. Challenges
for Change is an attempt to quantify expenditures with results so as to increase
efficiencies going forward. Like any new idea, this one had growing pains and
was, and still is, controversial. I feel it is a good start to a process that
will allow
There
were many other good bills passed. Bills to keep our lakes and rivers clean; a
good transportation bill that provides extra money for towns to repair roads and
bridges; changes in our Corrections Department to reduce the prohibitive cost of
incarcerating non- violent offenders; a retooling of the unemployment insurance
fund to keep it solvent; H-781, a renewable energy bill that invests in our
clean energy future; highway safety bills that prohibit texting while driving
and the implementation of ignition interlock devices to keep drunk drivers off
our highways. We were busy, and I believe, productive.
I
am running for re-election and would appreciate your continued support. The
policy part of legislating is fairly straight forward.
You show up for committee every day, you do your homework, you work hard
to understand all sides and potential consequences of an issue.
How the policy part interacts with the political part is a little more
tricky. It takes a couple years to understand how you can be more effective. I
am in a much better position to effect positive change for my constituents than
I was two years ago. I hope you will honor me with the opportunity to work for
you again.
Thanks,
Eldred French
Horse
Riding Camp -- Danby
It's time
to plan summer! We are offering $200 discounts for Vermont Residents on all
riding camps! Check out all the camp details at www.mountainviewranch.biz.
We are also offering some great deals on Riding Lesson Packages. Riding
here at the MVR is perfect for horse crazy kids, because it's all about
horses, horses and more horses!
Green
We are pleased to announce the opening of The Green Mountain Harmony
Farm and Flea Market;
Sue and Elbert Crosby have graciously offered the use of their field
across from E.C.
Crosby & Sons True Value Hardware store. This is a
fantastic location on Route 7 between
The Green Mountain Harmony Farm and Flea Market is looking for local
farmers and Artisans who produce quality food, arts and crafts to join us.
The market is also looking for flea market vendors and others to enhance the
market. Farm vendors must grow their own produce for sale at the market.
Artists, Crafters and prepared foods vendors are encouraged to use local
materials in the production of their wares. All vendors must reside within
35 miles of the Market location.
More information can be found at www.Greenmountainharmony.com.
If you would like to participate in the market, please complete an
application online or send your completed application via e-mail to: nikki_kuhn@yahoo.com
or mail to: Nicolet or Stephan Kuhn,
New Daycare To
Open
Peanut Gallery Too Inc. Child Care and
Come hear Adam Boyce discuss the change of musical
styles and culture over the years. Learn
how
Program will be held at the Town Hall, 75 School
Street, Wallingford on Tuesday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. Free, accessible to people
with disabilities and open to the public.
Following the Program, there will be a Wallingford
Historical Society Meeting to discuss upcoming election of officers.
Help
Needed.
The Wallingford Historical Society will be working on the collection on
the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month if anyone wants to join us.
The time is 1:30 -3:00 pm. We have been given some vintage clothing that
needs to be catalogued and stored
Call Christine Bannerman at 802-446-3560 for more
information.
FastCar
An Exciting Indoor Car Race for Kids. Bring
Up to 6 Matchbox/Hotwheel Cars and Join in the Fun! Grades 1-6, July 24th, 1-4
p.m. at the
Vacation
The Vermont Department of Health (VDH)
is requesting your help in promoting the Dead Bird Reporting line. The warmer
weather brings mosquitoes and potentially the West Nile virus, so monitoring the
density and location of dead birds helps VDH assess the risk for human exposure
to
Although VT’s last reported human case occurred in 2003,
167 dead birds were reported and four tested positive for the virus in 2009.
Mosquitoes also tested positive last year, so the virus is still circulating.
Only one out of five people
who are infected with the virus experience symptoms. The symptoms are most often
mild and include fever, body aches, headache, nausea, vomiting and sometimes
swollen lymph nodes or a rash. Less than one percent of people develop severe
illness affecting the central nervous system. The severe symptoms can include
high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, muscle weakness, numbness
and paralysis.
To prevent
Wear long sleeves and pants and avoid outdoor activities at dusk
and dawn when mosquitoes are active.
Reduce
mosquito breeding habitats by getting rid of standing water; drain areas where
water can pool such as rain gutters, wading pools and any other water-holding
containers such as old tires.
Use
effective mosquito repellents
Install
or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
Vaccinate
horses because they are also susceptible to infection.
For more information on West
Nile Virus visit healthvermont.gov. If you have any questions, please call the
Infectious Disease Epidemiology section at 802-863-7240 or 800-640-4374.
BURIAL LOTS FOR
By
Time Sale; Interest Free
Call
Charles Gauthier at 353-0996
Terms:
20% down; balance paid in 10 monthly payments. Deed will be written when last
payment is made. If APPLICANT FAILS TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT AS AGREED, APPLICANT
WILL FORFEIT 20% DOWN PAYMENT. ANY
ADDITIONAL MONEY PAID WILL BE RETURNED TO APPLICANT.