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HELP WANTED – TOWN OF WALLINGFORD
Volunteer Positions that are currently available: Development Review Board, Planning Commission, Recreation Committee, and Emergency Management Coordinator. Send letter of interest to the Wallingford Selectboard at 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT 05773. Position descriptions can be viewed at wallingfordvt.com under Help Wanted.

Property taxes are due on Monday, October 17^th by 4:30 p.m. Post-marked dates are not accepted.

Seller: David & Holly Deschryver, 705 Creek Road (9.25 acres), Buyer: Steven & Laurie Maciel, Purchase price: $80,000, Assessed value: $81,800.

Seller: Elizabeth Morgan, 1598 Route 7 South, Buyer: Josef & Grace Steenbergen, Purchase price: $750,000, Assessed value: $714,600.

{Please note that these meeting minutes are a brief summary and are not the final approved version.}

Selectboard

The damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene was discussed. Repairs are needed to two bridges in addition to over a dozen roads. The Town garage and recreation field were flooded. Strategic paving (patching) will be done this fall only. Sand, salt and hauling were decided for the winter. The annual coin drop for the WVFD was not approved. Bank financing of the backhoe was approved.

A grant application will be submitted to the Dept. of Economic, Housing & Community for painting the clock tower.

NBF was hired to prepare a cost estimate to rehab or new build of the town garage.

Trisha Nash was appointed Health Officer, Jane Quigley was appointed Lister, and Charlie McClafferty’s resignation from the DRB was accepted.

Flood Hazard Area regulations were adopted following the public hearing held earlier.

Prudential Committee

Don Phillips, Rachel Marvin, and Joe Duncan from Aldrich & Elliott Engineers discussed their services. They suggested that we have a complete water system leakage test done by VTRWA at no cost to us. The Board agreed to have this test done this fall.

Jeff Duchesne reported that the van is being serviced. The Board approved his purchasing a back-up alarm for one of the trucks for about $200.

Scott reported that the riding mower he called on was sold. He’ll still be looking but will probably wait until next spring to buy one.

Conservation Commission Co-Chair Carol Macleod would like to clean up the trash that’s over the bank on the Town property, which is near the turnout on the lodge road and requested permission to park a crane in that turnout. The board could not determine if it is the Fire District property but gave permission anyways.

Jeff Duchesne reported that the lodge alarm system was hit by lightning. The Board approved purchasing a new panel for $1,600 plus lightning protection so it would not get fried again.

Dale was given permission to clean out the Mill Street building of unwanted or usable items.

Stephan Goulet asked permission to apply for an AFG Grant for items like water rescue training that would only require a 5% match from the budget and a FEMA Grant to help repair the driveway at the fire house. The Board approved his requests.

All the paperwork has been signed and submitted for the new tractor and snow blower.

Maureen reported on the refinance of the water bond at a lower interest rate. There will be out–of-pocket expenses. Alicia will study the paperwork and report to the board at the next meeting.

Maureen reported on the flood issues. The sewer plant received the most damage but is up and running. Influent pumps and some motors have to be replaced. The tool shed as well as some items stored there were lost. Some water lines had to be buried again after Dale checked for any leaks. The fire department had a pump and three radios ruined.

Help your community – Help yourself

Volunteers to Work at Stone Meadow Recreation Area

Meet us at the Stone Meadow Parking area on Waldo Lane. Families welcome! We need your help clearing walking trails, building a small bridge over the bog area, trail marking, tree trimming, etc. Take a walk through Stone Meadow Recreation Area today (formerly known as the Pit) and see what has been accomplished so far.

At Wallingford’s Own Stone Meadow Park
(Old Wallingford gravel pit on Waldo Lane)
October 16^th, 12-2PM
Rain date 10/23

Join the Wallingford Conservation Commission for an afternoon of outdoor fun. We will have a fire,
a scavenger hunt and guided hiking tours of the new trails.

Wallingford Elementary School

Carrie Becker presented an overview of the 21^st CCLC program opportunities and described the activities that have been and will be supported by the award. Christine Palance has been hired as the 21C Program Coordinator.

The Board approved the request of Chris LaBate to take personal time off during the school year to attend to important family business; the Collaborative Agreement with Northshire Day School with the tuition set at $1,740 per student per year; the renewal of the food services contract for 2011-12 with the Abbey Group on the same terms as 2010-2011.

Principal Penny Lienhardt reported on the success of the “Meet the principal” event; on maintenance done to the building; on field trips planned; enrollment as of 8-10-11 which is 130: K-19, 1^st -15, 2^nd- 14, 3^rd-18, 4^th- 16, 5^th=19, 6^th- 14 and 15 (29).

Superintendent Cole-Levesque report included a locked- in price of $3.331 for heating fuel and Board members are invited to join all RSSU staff at the In-Service on 8/29/11 at Mill River.

"Wallingford Seniors’ Happenings”

Foot and blood pressure clinic on Wednesday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wallingford House.

Our monthly meeting dates to the third Monday of each month, at 1:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Senior Program: The bus will leave the Wallingford House at 9 a.m. biweekly for grocery shopping in Rutland on October 7^th and 21st. All are welcome. Questions, call Gwen White at 446-3875.

October’s bus trip will be to Hildene on Wednesday October 19^th. Board the bus at the Wallingford House at 9 a.m. sharp.

Remember Seniors’ 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 Board of Trustees wishes to announce that both the Annual Meeting and our regular Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on October 18^th. **

This month brings the arrival of audiobook and e-book access for patrons with a library issued barcode identifier. Please come by the library to see Wendy, fill out a new membership application, and have a barcode added to your current card. You will then be able to visit the ListenUp! Vt website in order to download needed software and browse their collection. You can download and enjoy books on your computer, cell phone, ipod, or e-book reader. There is a two-week lending period for items and they return automatically, so all this can be done from home. With no extra cost to you, be sure to take advantage of this great new service for our patrons. Also, this month brings more great additions to our collection, and many fiction and non-fiction bestsellers are available to patrons. Check out the current acquisition and best sellers lists posted in the library and make your requests! If a book is out with a patron we will be glad to hold it for you once it returns. The two- week check out period for new books is still in force, so books come in and out much more quickly.

Two other events this month are the Annual Friends’ Dinner on Saturday, October 15TH and the Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 18TH at 7 p.m. The book sale is ongoing in the Klock room and as always, the Friends support the library with donations of time, effort, energy, and funds. Trustees work hard to oversee the daily operations, make improvements, and staff the library Wednesday evenings and Saturdays. Both the friends and trustees are assisted by other volunteers as well. Together we all work to make the library a vibrant part of the community. If you would like to be more involved, attend the annual meeting or speak to Wendy anytime.

Tues:              10 - 5:00
Wed:              10 – 8:00
Thurs & Fri:   10 – 5:00
Saturday:         9 – 12:00

Hart Lines By the Friends of Gilbert Hart Library
It seems a little early for Fall, but that is certainly what it feels like outside. Did the summer go too fast? (The answer is yes!)

The Friends are excited about their next project: the annual fund-raising dinner, coming up on October 15^th, a Saturday night with 2 seatings from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with no increase in the cost of the meal: $10.00 for each adult and $5.00 per child. We’re going a little Italian this year with lasagna the main event, meaty or vegetarian, with a tossed green salad, garlic bread, and apple crisp with ice cream for dessert. Coffee, tea, milk and grape punch will also be served. We hope all our Wallingford neighbors will come out for this annual event, and enjoy an evening of community and good food. Again, this dinner will be held at the Rotary Building on North Main Street.

Following this event, it will be time to gear up for the holidays, but not before the Library has its Annual Meeting on October 18^th at 7:00 p.m. Open to all members, we read reports and generally get up to date on whatever we’ve done over the past year, and plan for the new year. There’s a lot of news to hear about so, plan to come to the Klock Room on October 18^th at 7:00 p.m.

As for holiday plans, we know there will be the singing of carols and tree-lighting on December 1^st (Thursday) with cocoa and cookies to follow. And on December 3^rd the Elementary School Craft Fair will take place, with the Library offering tea in the Klock Room in the afternoon. The Trustees plan on doing a Silent Auction again this year, starting on November 18^th and running through December 16^th.

Meanwhile other things are also going on. We are looking into a visit to Hildene, together with the Seniors group. Watch for notices on when that will happen.

Whist Parties continue every other Friday night at 7:00 p.m. In October they are on the 14^th and 28^th of the month. Carol Pratt is in charge. Call 446-2843 for further information.

First Wednesdays, the Lecture Series held at Rutland Free Library at 7:00, begins on October 5^th with “Virtue and Vice: The World of Vermont’s Women.” Dartmouth professor Jane Carroll examines the stories behind some of the works of the 17^th century Dutch painter, Jan Vermeer. Keep in mind that Manchester (First Congregational Church) also has a Lecture Series, but different lectures. I will post the Manchester schedule on the bulletin board.

The year 2012 is also the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War so you may run into many programs connected to this event in history. And in recognition of this fact, Vermont Reads has selected Bull Run by Paul Fleischman as the book for both adults and students to read in 2012. (The 2011 book is To Kill a Mockingbird, if you remember – a real treasure – and we have booth the book and the movie in our collection.)

First Congregational Church of Wallingford
The Ladies Aid of the First Congregational Church in Wallingford will be sponsoring a chicken pie supper on Thursday, October 6th from 5:00 P.M. on. Dinner will consist of chicken pie, cole slaw, cranberry sauce and cranberry relish, glazed carrots, coffee, tea, milk and homemade pies. Take-out is available.

$9.00 adults, $5.00 children under 5 years old. Children under 3 years old, free.

Community Food Shelf
The First Congregational Church of Wallingford’s Food Shelf will be open on Mondays from 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. (except October 6^th). All other times contact Evelyn Smith at 446-2341.

Events for the Maple Valley Grange #318 on Route 7 in South Wallingford……

Every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing. $5 per person. Snack bar available. Beginners & experienced.

Harvest Dinner – October 8^th serving at 5 p.m. Turkey dinner. $9 per person; children discounts.

Halloween Dance - October 22nd starting at 7 p.m. Door prizes; costumes optional. Snack bar will be open and dancing with DJ Robyn!

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.

Wallingford Neighborhood Watch
If you’d like to receive emails under the Wallingford “Neighborhood Watch” system, send an email to townadmin@wallingfordvt.com and keep updated on vandalism, thefts, etc. in Wallingford and surrounding towns.

Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing substantial grocery savings to communities. Angel Food now has three different signature boxes ranging in price from $22 to $46 depending on your family’s needs. Each month’s menu is different and consists of both fresh/frozen items with an average retail value of more than $60. Generally, one box of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. Take a look at the Angel Food offerings at www.rutlandangelfood.com. Questions, call (802) 775-5805.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Volunteers needed -- Age 13- seniors for Fundraisers, work details, events! Contact Charlie Gauthier at 353-0996 for details.

East Wallingford Fire Department
The East Wallingford Fire Department would like to thank the many residents who baked pies for the 250th Town Celebration. Even though "Irene" cancelled the event, we appreciate your donation.

BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE
By Time Sale; Interest Free
GREEN HILL CEMETERY
South Main Street ~ Wallingford, VT
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.

WORK AND ODD JOBS WANTED to help fund my three-month volunteer trip to teach English in Peru. My name is Leah Rogstad and I am a recent graduate of Mill River. I have experience in childcare, gardening, yard work, pet and house-sitting, mural painting/drawing, and some office work, but I learn quickly and am willing to do anything. Available: Last week in July, August, September, and some of October. References are available upon request. I can be contacted at 259-3532 (home), 558-5424 (cell), or soccerlr33@gmail.com (email).

Wallingford Rotary Club
The Rotary is sponsoring a Benefit Motorcycle Ride on OCTOBER 1^st (Rain Date October 2^rd). REGISTRATION/START LOCATION is 96 Main Street, Wallingford, across from the Post Office. Registration: driver $20, rider $15. Coffee, Pastries and lunch included. RIDE STARTS AT 10:00 a.m. SHARP.

Wallingford has a chance to win up to $12,050
NeighborWorks® of Western Vermont invites Wallingford - and all Rutland County towns to participate in the County Energy Competition. Each participating town has a target number of home energy improvements to reach.

Wallingford will win $50 for every completed improvement regardless if the target is reached.

All towns that achieve their target number are eligible to win one of two $10,000 awards for the following categories:

(Please note that a town can only win one category in the bonus round.) All financial awards must go toward an energy efficiency improvement activity, such as weatherizing a town building; purchasing materials for an energy curriculum at your local school, or helping residents or businesses improve energy efficiency.

The target number for each town is 5% of the number of households owning a home. Wallingford’s target is 41 (and five are already complete!)

All home energy improvements must be finished (with “test-out” complete) by May 31, 2012, and winners will be announced by July 15, 2012.

Join your friends and neighbors. It starts with one call to the NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad for a Home Energy Check-Up. Stop wasting money on utility and energy costs to keep your home comfortable! ACT NOW and make your home count! Call (802) 438-2303 x 227 to schedule your check-up or visit www.heatsquad.org for more information.

Getting It Done Under the banner “NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad”, we have developed a “One-Stop-Shop” for home energy improvements to include:

Help scheduling a “home energy check-up” wherein a certified energy professional conducts a detailed analysis of energy saving efficiency opportunities in their home;

Help from an Energy Advocate about technical and financial resources, and works with the homeowner throughout the entire process

Help with construction management to ensure that the work is done to the homeowner’s satisfaction; and,

Local partners plan to use a wide range of techniques to reach people in their communities, including: door-to-door campaigns, phone-a-thons, and tables at town meeting day, among other outreach methods. To help assist these efforts, NeighborWorks will provide educational packets and marketing materials, conduct workshops, and maintain a website with town-by-town updates on the competition. NeighborWorks will be glad to come to your community to explain how the competition works.

In July 2010, NeighborWorks received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to implement a county-wide effort to achieve wide-scale energy savings, create jobs, and put in place the infrastructure for long-term energy savings in Rutland County. Within a 3-year period, NeighborWorks will facilitate 1,000 homeowners undertaking home energy improvements.

If so‚ please contact the East Wallingford Baptist Church. Our youth group would love to provide you with assistance. Call 259-2831 or visit ewbaptist.com.