11/09

Wallingford News November 2009

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Wallingford Town Office will be closed, Wednesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. The Transfer Station will be open. The Town Offices will also be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th & 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Reminder – No Parking Ban goes into effect November 15^th through March 31^st. No parking allowed on Wallingford roads between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Free Residential Leaf Relief Program
Rutland County Solid Waste District will accept leaves and some yard waste free of charge from District residents at the Gleason Road Transfer Station in Rutland through Saturday, November 14th. Leaves should be loose or packed in paper bags. Leaves in plastic bags must be emptied and the bags disposed of separately. Tree limbs and brush up to 4 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length is also acceptable. Call 802-775-7209 with any questions.

Land Posting
Did you know the owner posting lands shall record this posting ANNUALLY in the Town Clerk’s office? The record shall be filed and open to public inspection. There is a $5 fee for this recording. Pursuant to 10 V.S.A. Section 5201(b) the Fish & Wildlife Commissioner specifies that signs prohibiting the taking of fish or wild animals or trapping on land posted against such activity by the person or persons having the exclusive hunting, fishing and trapping rights thereto shall be as follows: 1) of a size not less than 11.5” wide by 8” high; 2) lettering and background must be of contrasting colors; 3) contain the wording that hunting; fishing or trapping or any combination of the three are prohibited or forbidden; and 4) shall not be considered void if other language is added to the sign that is not covered under Section 5201, as long as a reasonable person would understand that hunting, fishing or trapping are prohibited or forbidden.

Zoning Permits Issued
James Edmunds, 15 South Main Street , increase seating capacity by 25
Ronald Shaw, 151 North End Drive , garage

Property Transfers
Seller: Estate of Ruth Tarbell, 201 Creek Road , Buyer: Kate & Kenneth Fredette, Sales price: $30,000; Assessed value n/a (40 acres).
Seller: Roger & Diana Garrow, 4211 US Route 7, Buyer: Melissa Garrow, Sales price: $100,000; Assessed value: $140,500.
Seller: Art & Kum Cha Squier, 6000 Creek Road , Buyer: David Potter & Susan Potter Living Trust, Sales Price: $45,000; Assessed value: $66,500.
Seller: Delinquent Tax Collector, 75 Depot Street , Buyer: Lisa Edge, Sales Price: $13,000; Assessed value: $18,000.
Seller: Phil Bushey, Jr., 110 Church Street , Buyer: Justin Filskov, Sales Price $165,000; Assessed value $150,100.

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

Selectboard

The Selectboard held a public hearing to allow for public comment on the discontinuance of all town highways that are not otherwise clearly observable by physical evidence of their uses a highway or trail and that are not included as such on the sworn certificate of the description and measurement of town highways filed with the town clerk on 2/10/09. There was little discussion and no public comment.

The Selectboard against discussed a long-term agreement with WHS in order to be housed upstairs at Town Hall.

Conservation Commission Co-Chair Tim Chila received approval to form an Energy Committee (5 members) to help residents, businesses and municipalities reduce energy consumption in order to save money and the environment.

Delinquent Tax Collector Lee Perry discussed outstanding delinquent taxes that now total $55,860.32. The Town currently has sufficient cash flow because of incoming tax payments; however, Joyce indicated she may have to borrow in the first week of November when the payment has to be made to the school.

Approval was given to purchase materials for a new metal roof and top soil for Elfin Lake .

There was discussion regarding changes proposed by the Recreation Development Committee for the berm removal at the “pit” along Waldo Lane , since Phil Baker addressed the Selectboard in August.

Winter sand/mix will be purchased from Pike and SLC and hauled by Ethier Trucking.

The Selectboard discussed correspondence from AT&T as well as Black Dot Wireless concerning renegotiating the cell site rent.

The Selectboard reviewed Superior Court Judge Helen Toor’s decision involving the City of Barre ’s sex offender residency restrictions.

J. Gilman reviewed his draft job descriptions for recreation positions. There was discussion about merging the two budgets.

A letter of resignation from Zoning Administrator Amy Loomis was read. She wants to cut back on her work schedule due to her husband’s retirement.

Mr. Phillips asked to be put on the next agenda to discuss the Town’s needs with the reclamation plan at the pit. Several options for the property were discussed.

10/19/09 . Present: B. Brooks, C. Angel, F. Bruce, J. Gilman, and J. Crowley

The Selectboard agreed to give the Wallingford Historical Society and Wallingford Alumni Association a permanent home.

The Selectboard agreed to give the Gilbert Hart Library $5,000 of their donation ahead of time.

The Rt. 140W bridge sidewalk has been closed until repairs can be done next summer through the enhancement grant.

Revisions to allow all voters (except for in Fire District 2) to vote on the WFD #1 fire protection budget will be proposed to the Prudential Committee.

Conservation Commission

09/28/09 . Present: T. Chila, C. Macleod, R. Nimtz, A. Miller, and K. Blodgett

Tim is waiting to hear from the Planning Commission regarding their interest in the WCC hosting a meeting with Jens Hilke.

Carol brought walking brochures to the meeting for distribution in Wallingford .

Fall Presentations were discussed: October 15^th: Composting and October 29^th: Button Up, both at Town Hall. The Committee discussed ways to improve attendance.

Tim attended the energy summit in Rutland . He is on the next Selectboard agenda to propose the formation of an Energy Committee.

In the next town newsletter, we will include a “Message From Your Conservation Commission” and Kim will use the Efficiency Vermont literature to compile a list of “Ten Things You Can Do To Make Your Home More Energy Smart”.

Prudential Committee

Alicia Sharp gave an update on delinquent taxes. She stated that she has collected several delinquent bills and is working on many to have payment plans. Alicia is looking to put liens on property for overdue payments. We will be looking at making a policy for placing liens at the next meeting.

The tank for the diesel fuel at the fire house has been installed and has 200 gallons in it.

The water leak at Timber Hills has been repaired but they are still under a boil water notice. There is a leak also now in the manhole near the iron bridge. A quote will be obtained from Peder Johnson to get it fixed as soon as possible.

The Knox-Box for the lodge was omitted from the original contract with the contractor, and we had been specific about having it. The Board approved purchasing the knox-box for the lodge.

Alicia Sharp reviewed financial printouts to show the corrected numbers for the 2008 figures that were in the annual report. We have found that we no longer have a Capital Improvement Fund for the sewer as it was closed in 2007 and deposited in the water/sewer fund.

The repair that was done at Timber Hills seems to be working fine without the pump house being on. The repair on Circular Drive that has been on hold for a year has now been complete. The leak in the manhole by the bridge has been completed as well, and we are going to replace the T-Pad that is giving a garbled reading.

The next project that Dale is going to work on is replacing the Fire Hydrant on the corner near the bridge.

Starting next year, the quarterly water/sewer bills will be due in February, May, August, and November so there is nothing due during the holiday season. This will also allow for all the checks to clear before the end of the year.

Scott talked to John West who reported that the Fire District can shut off the water on any property that goes up for tax sale until all back taxes are paid.

The Lodge did not pass its fire inspection as there are a few things that needed to be fixed. The storage under the building has to be completely cleaned out, and the hand rail needed to be raised. Matt will come back on Friday so that we can get our occupancy certificate before the weekend. Jim is going to have one of his workers help get the underside cleaned out.

Dennis mentioned that the Fire Department is looking at late October to get the hydrants flushed.

The board briefly discussed the results of a survey done previously in Wallingford representing citizen's input for the Town Plan.

Ann Tiplady received a letter from Shannon Pytlik, a citizen concerned about flooding and FEMA flood zone regulations.

09/14/09 . Present: J. West, E. Crelin, R. Soule, A. Tiplady, D. Farmer, and B. Clark

The Planning Commission plan to re-review the flood regulations as the Town has adopted the minimum requirements.

The Planning Commission discussed whether or not to regulate storm water drainage for development under an acre. The State of Vermont requires a permit for disturbances of an acre of more.

Public Hearing for Lorelei Stork for a 2-lot subdivision at 1220 Route 140 West. There was discussion on the 10 foot right of way. With only a 10 ft right of way, how can the property be developed (access and power)?

The current access is not wide enough for emergency vehicles. Permission to upgrade the access to a 20 ft. right of way has not and will not be given by the abutters. Upgrades have been made to the existing 10 ft. right of way. The DRB agreed to further study the right of way issue.

09/21/09 . Present: E. Crelin, J. West, C. McClafferty, L. Miller, and A. Tiplady.

Public Hearing for Tom and Kimberly Phillips, 3-lot subdivision, to remove 5-10,000 yards to flatten lot, and to remove overburden at 70 Waldo Lane , Wallingford .

Map submitted does not show how the property will be subdivided or where the access to the properties is located. Topographical map submitted was outdated. Interested parties want maps submitted to show the contours of the site in its present state and contours after the site is developed. Interested parties objected to extraction in the Zoning District FRR which is not a permitted use as stated in the Zoning Regulations. The abutters had concerns with noise and traffic.

Purpose: To add 25 seats for dining, a handicap accessible bathroom and a handicap ramp to the building.

There would be no increase to the size of the building. The indoor renovations are to accommodate larger groups. A copy of the permit would need to be given to the Wallingford Fire District due to the additional seating. Mr. Edmunds stated he has plenty of parking available. No objections.

The Public Hearing was closed at 7:55 and the Board entered deliberative session.

08/12/09 . Present: K. Shelvey, T. Petrossi, J. Osmer, L. Marchinkoski, T. Phillips, P. DiIonno

Keith shared a proposed survey that Julie would like completed by season pass holders. The committee discussed suggestions of questions and made changes.

Income and expenses for the lake were reviewed. We will have more specific information regarding the finances of the lake after it closes in two weeks.

We do have an attendance list of the busiest times at the lake. This will be useful for staffing for next year.

When the lake closes for the year, the dock needs to be brought in by the lifeguards and the picnic tables need to be stacked and the whole area and building needs to be cleaned. The lake closes August 23.

There was discussion about the expenses and income for the summer rec program. Field trips were discussed. We would like to explore policies of using the school buses for field trips in the future.

09/09/09 . Present: C. Macleod, J. Gilman, R. Nimtz, D. Scranton , and T. Phillips

Ralph reviewed two parking lot schematics that he had drawn up. The 40-space parking lot will have a one-way entrance from the northern end. Josh was given a copy of each plan for the Selectboard.

Removal of the berm in front and to the south of the new bridge was discussed. The committee was in agreement that an opening to the pit going in a diagonal fashion that would make an opening of about 12 feet might be preferable to taking down the berm from Phillips property to the now-existing opening to the pit. The new proposed berm removal should be considerably easier and still offer adequate entrance to the pit area. It would also preserve an interesting geologic structure on the back side of the berm. We will await instructions from the Selectboard regarding their choice as to who will remove the berm.

Future discussions of the Committee will focus on coming up with a more concrete plan for the Pit. This may include discussion of the slope abutting the Phillips property which is in need of Act 250 reclamation, potential grants available and information on grant writing. T. Phillips will pursue Chris Williams’ offer to shoot topographic maps of the Pit.

Tom Phillips is working on his small bulldozer and should be ready to begin to remove berm in about two weeks. He will email everyone so that we know when this will occur, and we will provide assistance as needed.

Ralph has taken pictures and will try to locate the geologist at Castleton State College to see if she can shed some light as to what this structure represents.

General discussion of the direction and areas of information for the committee took place. We discussed the necessity for grant writing and education about what was available and how other groups have done what we wish to accomplish. Carol is to call Michael Smith of Pine Hill Park to see if we can meet with him. It was suggested that Doug Reeves of the Forest Service (and Wallingford resident) might be able to enlighten us regarding trail construction.

09/17/09 . Present: C. Watts, D. Klock, C. Piotrowski, P. Rondinone, and K. Fredette

Jason Morse, Principal, reported that the Scholastic truck that delivered large book fair display cases backed up onto the sidewalk and cracked it. He’s been in touch with their insurance company. Don Glendenning was contacted to get an estimate for the repair.

The 4^th grade went to the fair on September 10^th. WES Open House on September 16 at 6:30

A few parents discussed a ski program at WES. A brainstorm meeting is scheduled. The president’s address to students was shown on September 11^th.

Two Paw Prints have been sent home as well as information about the precautions and procedures we have in place for H1N1. Jason requested paying substitute nurses $100, as this is a specialized skill area.

Board approved Principal’s request to pursue establishing a ski program. Board postponed discussion on the Substitute Nurse pay request until the next meeting.

Ken reported on the next RSSU Board Meeting September 21st at Mill River . The next VSBA Regional Meeting is September 29 at Manchester Elementary. The VSBA Annual Conference is October 15 & 16. Ken will be speaking with superintendents on a panel addressing the issue of consolidation.

Chuck P. reported the RSSU Superintendent search continues, and resumes have been received. He requested a substitute clerk for the 10/1 meeting, and Ken recommended asking Judy.

Chuck W. reported the fact-finder’s findings are due next week for teacher negotiations. He noted that the RSSU Business Manager in no longer with the office. Other staff will be sharing the duties until a replacement is found.

10/01/09 . Present: C. Watts, D. Klock, C. Piotrowski, P. Rondinone, and K. Fredette

There was a lengthy discussion on the status of the Little Red Schoolhouse. The Board would like to review documents on the schoolhouse before making any decisions. Then the prior use can be re-established once the organization (Board of Directors) is back functioning. The group should come back to the Board and the formalities can be take place.

J. Morson reviewed the ski program at Okemo where they also offer snowshoeing, ice skating, and cross country skiing. There are bowling programs offered in Rutland as well as ice skating at the field house. Shrewsbury had this program last year and they might have some answers to the questions raised. Jason will update the Board after the next parent meeting.

The check is in the general fund for the sidewalk repair earmarked separately; the work should be done by June 30^th.

Mary Grabowski has received enough through grants for the walking path. Work started today.

There is not a nurse at school on some Friday’s and there is a need for a substitute when Sandy is not in the office. Therefore, the Board approved raising the substitute pay for a nurse to $100/day.

Chuck Piotrowski discussed the decisions made regarding the President’s web-speech.

W. Goetz will start the support staff budget support staff. Health insurance might go up 8 to 10%. The budget needs approval by the middle of January. The Board agreed that 3% should be the starting point for support staff. Ken stated that the base education amount for FY11 is level funded but the tax implications are only applicable to Vermont residents and not second home owners. Because of this, even being very frugal could mean an increase in the tax rate. There are 117 students at WES right now; last year was a low of 121 and high of 126.

Ken will not be at the next meeting; will be at Lake Morey for VSBA conference. Chuck P. reported the search committee for RSSU Superintendent continues. There are a couple more resumes in house and 12 invites have been sent out. There is a committee being formed to find a business manager. Chuck W. announced the VISBIT Annual Meeting will be held on Oct. 14^th at the Lake Morey Inn.

Send letter of interest to the Wallingford Selectboard, 75 School Street , Wallingford , VT 05773 .

Foot and blood pressure clinic on Wednesday, November 4th at 10:30 a.m. at the Wallingford House.

The Senior Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, November 12^th at 10 a.m. upstairs at the Town Hall. We welcome your ideas and participation.

Please join us Monday, November 16^th at 1:30 pm at the Town Hall for history and pictures of East Wallingford with Louise Seward and Jay Eddy. All are welcome. Building is handicap accessible.

Senior trip is Friday, November 20^th to Middlebury to visit the Vermont Folk Life Center , the Middlebury College Museum of Art, Maple Woodcraft featuring toys, games and educational items. Lunch at Rosie’s Restaurant. The bus will leave the Wallingford House parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Contact Peggy Rice at 446-6050.

Anyone wishing to donate to the Seniors table at the Christmas Craft Fair on December 5^th at the Wallingford Elementary School, please contact Barbara Nichols at 446-3928 or Gwen White at 446-3875.

Remember Senior’s lunch every Monday at Noon at the Rotary. Contact Linda Weightman at 446-2301.

Aahhhh! October and November – autumn-- my favorite time of the year. Color everywhere; beautiful, crisp days, and Thanksgiving is almost here. Life is good! Happy Thanksgiving wishes from the Library Staff and Board of Trustees!!

Good job! Kudos! and High-5’s to the Gilbert Hart Library! The library was recently selected as a 2009 Centennial Nonprofit Library and the Library Director received special recognition for her commitment to the library and her community. A plaque signed by the Vermont Secretary of State Deborah Markowitz, letter from Representative Peter Welch, and a letter from Senator Bernie Sanders noting “a fitting recognition of the success of your mission and of your dedication to the Vermont community” documented these recognitions.

Recognition and words of appreciation are also sent to Carl Buffum. Carl has had a long association with the Gilbert Hart Library in his role as a member and past President of the Board of Trustees. Carl just notified the library that he is no longer available to serve on the Board. As Connie Johnson, the current President of the Board of Trustees said “Carl has always been the voice of reason and measured thinking when responding to matters before the Board. We all appreciate your devotion to our library …” Thank you, Carl, for your extended service and loyal support. You will be missed!

Feel better wishes to Fred Thurlow!! We miss seeing your smiling face at the library.

On October 10, the library was filled with magic and the sound of children laughing! Thanks to Kevin House and Angela Woodbury, a member of our Patron Volunteers Committee, the children’s program was a big success. A magic show with magician Christian Doran had children hopping up and down in their seats and one little tyke actually lost his head (but for only a moment!). Kevin reports approximately 20 children with several parents in tow saw the show. Christian used volunteers from the audience for his magic which elicited a great deal of laughter. After the show, each child received a deck of magic cards and refreshments. The snacks were provided by members of the Library Board of Trustees (Connie Johnson, Clare Bornarth, Lois Johnstone, and Adrian Eisler) and included magic wand pretzel sticks and “Merlin’s Magic Mixture” elixir. Thanks to Kevin and Angela for the great job in coordinating the program. Stay tuned for details about our next program scheduled for after the holidays.

Speaking of schedules, mark your calendars for the following changes in time and library hours:

The Surrender Tree: Poems of

Cuba

’s Struggle for Freedom
(Newbery Honor Book) (children) Margarita Engle

Half the Sky – Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide Nicholas Kristof

Book Review: Half the Sky - Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide was written by Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn and is basically a passionate call to arms against our era’s most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. The story takes the reader through Africa and Asia to meet the extraordinary women struggling there, among them a Cambodian teenager sold into sex slavery and an Ethiopian woman who suffered devastating injuries in childbirth. The writers show how a little help can transform the lives of women and girls abroad – that Cambodian girl eventually escaped from her brothel and, with assistance from an aid group, built a thriving retail business that supports her family. The Ethiopian woman had her injuries repaired and in time became a surgeon. A Zimbabwean mother of five, counseled to return to school, earned her doctorate and became an expert on AIDS. Through these stories, Kristof and WuDunn help us see that the key to economic progress lies in unleashing women’s potential. This is an informative and enlightening read.

…All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all…

Library Hours
M – closed
Tu, Thu, Fri – 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Wed – 10:00 – 6 p.m. (effective 11/25/09 )
Sat – 9:00 – noon
Su – closed

What a wondering event the Community Heritage Dinner turned out to be!! The attendance was great (some diners had to wait for a place to eat!), some coming from Manchester , Rutland and Cavendish, to name some of those we didn’t recognize. The food was raved about, our waitresses were attentive to everyone’s needs, and everybody worked tirelessly to make it all come together.

We thank all who cooked, served, and enjoyed the special dishes from the past. It was truly a community effort for our community, and for the Library. We truly thank the Historical Society for all their help as well. It is with all of us working together that we succeed.

Now the Friends will be turning their attention to the events of the holiday season. The first of these will be our second annual Chocolate Shoppe to be held at the Library in the Klock Room on December 5, 2009 . I believe this will be the same day as the Elementary School Craft Fair. We haven’t met to decide on the particulars, but we may be opening on that Saturday when the Library opens at 9 a.m. Last year we sold out by 2 p.m. There will be posters, so you will know more about this later. DO be thinking about what you can make of chocolate to donate!

But before that there will be the lighting of the holiday tree on Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 . There will be holiday songs, as the tree comes to life outside the library and inside, hot cocoa and homemade cookies, a time to chat with your neighbors, and a time to get warm.

Whist parties are scheduled for November 6 and 20 and only one party scheduled in December on the 11^th. All are held on Friday, 7 p.m. , in the Klock Room at the Library. Carol Pratt may be contacted at 446-2843 for more information.

The monthly Friends’ meeting will be held on November 11, which is Veteran’s Day. As the Library will be closed, the meeting will be held at Priscilla Auer’s home. Priscilla’s address is 299 South Main Street , Wallingford . The meeting will start at 2 p.m. We will be planning for the Chocolate Shoppe, so it’s important to be there. You may telephone Priscilla at 446-2173 if you need additional information.

Book discussions will take a break until February; but on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. , we will meet to discuss the book Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman. This is the story of a cloistered community of Orthodox Jews, and one of their members becomes restless.

First Wednesday lectures for the year 2009-10 for Manchester and Rutland are posted on the Bulletin Board at the Library.

Thanksgiving, to my mind, is also an important holiday. But it is a more family-oriented, reflective, time for remembering and renewing and being thankful for all that we have in this great country or state or community we live in. There will be some for whom this year’s Thanksgiving will hardly measure up; think of them, too, and do what you can. And have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Best of Breed
Her AKC name is "Pitter Patter's Simply Paradise" and she finished her AKC Championship in Cumberland , Maine on August 29, 2009 . She is owned by Victoria Cole-Wilbur and Dean Wilbur of 752 Hartsboro Road in Wallingford .

Energy Conservation and Efficiency
The Wallingford Conservation Commission has sponsored several talks this fall on energy conservation and efficiency. We have learned many things about how to save money and cut our energy usage. The following are 10 things that can be done to “Energy-Smart” your home:

1. Purchase Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) for $.99 at local hardware stores and replace the incandescent light bulbs. CFL’s use less than 1/3 of the electricity of incandescent bulbs and last about six to ten times longer. Ten 100W incandescent bulbs cost approximately $160/year to light your home. Ten CFL bulbs will cut the cost to around $47—a savings of over $100/year.

2. When shopping for a new large appliance (stove, refrigerator, dryer etc) look for those with the Energy Star label. This label identifies high-efficiency models and will save you lots of money on your electricity bill over the long-term.

3. Water heaters use a tremendous amount of energy (over 380 kWh/month on average) second only to heating your home. Save water heating costs by lowering your water heater to 120 degrees, installing low-flow shower heads and faucets aerators, and insulating your hot water tank and pipes. Consider an instantaneous/on demand water heater or solar water heater.

4. Insulate, insulate, insulate! Don’t overlook the edge of the attic. A reduction of insulation at this point can cause ice damming. If you see icicles on the roof in the winter, it means heat is escaping from your attic. Finding the leaks and sealing them is one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make on your house but don’t forget to maintain soffit ventilation to the attic.

5. Install insulating curtains or blinds. Replace single glazed windows or add storm windows and doors.

6. Close dampers in fireplaces when fire is out or install doors or a removable metal cover. Stuff insulation in unused fireplaces.

7. Use a programmable thermostat to automatically turn your heat down 10 degrees at night and while you are out of the house during the day and lower your annual heating costs by 15% OR turn down your home thermostat two degrees and save 24 kilowatt hours a month.

9. Share your energy conservation ideas with your relatives, friends, and neighbors.

10. Contact Efficiency Vermont for more information about how to “Energy-Smart” your home. 1 888 921 5990 or go to www.efficiencvermont.com

It turned out to be a beautiful day for our 3rd Wallingford Arts Show sponsored by the Wallingford Historical Society. Thanks to everyone who participated at the spanking new Boy’s Camp on Elfin Lake in August. The show featured photos, paintings, quilts, rugs, jewelry, and baskets, to name a few. It was a huge success with more exhibitors and more attendees than last year.

We have many people to thank for their efforts and participation. Thank you to Chris Bannerman, Marlene Dawson, Jay Eddy, Delma Schoeppler, Joyce Barbieri and Lowell Klock for working so hard to generate interest and getting so many great artists from the community.

Thanks to the exhibitors who had some truly fabulous things for all to see: Missy Whitmore (baskets), Lisa McClafferty (children’s books), Susan Cobleigh (quilts), Jay Eddy (first day of issue stamps), Lowell Klock (photography), Manya Relo (paintings), Kim Reynolds (paintings), Sue Carol Schmitt (jewelry), Cathy Doty (crazy quilts), Christie Harris (jewelry), Susan Carey (felt animals), Louise Seward (postcards), Dave Kelley (wine), Don Shedd (furniture), Chris Bannerman (antique wood carving), Mary Holden (knit items), Sandy Marquis (rugs), Ann Lattuca (quilts), Rita Brooks (folk art), Carl Buffum (pottery), Richard Leach (paintings), Lois Johnstone (puzzle pieces and braided rug) Carol Austen (miniature notebooks), Priscilla Auer (doll house), Shirley Graves (dolls), Diane Cooney (Quimper ware), Debbie Scranton (paintings), Elizabeth Morgan (hooked rugs), Kevin Moffitt (paintings), Eric Briere (painting), Mary Senecal (photography), Sharon Nimtz (dolls), Dave Klock (dolls), Cindy Cather (netsukes), and Lisa Donohue (Apache pottery).

A special thanks goes to the Wallingford Fire District for the use of the building. We plan to have this event again next year. In the meantime, keep those wonderful creative juices going.

Throughout this summer and fall The Wallingford Historical Society had several wonderful, well attended programs. We started off in East Wallingford with a talk on the Seward Family Enterprises. The next month we had Howard Coffin deliver a lively presentation on the Civil War and some of the connections with Wallingford . Mike Bradley, the following month led us through the history of surveying and why things don’t always measure up. August brought our annual art show at the newly refurbished lodge on Elfin Lake . To end the program season, we had Betty Ann Lockhart talking about sugaring in Vermont .

Now that the Town Hall has heat and air, it would be nice if we could extend our programs throughout the year. Something we need to look at for the coming months.

The Historical Society generously donated to the Town of Wallingford $40,000, to add the heat and air to the Town Hall, in exchange for a permanent home for our display of the Town’s artifacts. Through this generous gift, we have not only helped ourselves find a permanent home but have given other town organizations year round space in which to operate.

The WHS also deeded to the Town the parcel of land known as the Memorial Park located on Main Street .

Lowell Klock and Chris Bannerman worked with Wallingford Elementary School ’s 4th grade class and teacher Barbara Nauton, on a year-long project to develop a Quest sheet using some of the older buildings in town. Quest sheets can be found at Town Hall, the Library and in a mail box in front of the school.

Lowell Klock has again managed to send out the wonderful/informative newsletter, Wallingford Perspectives. She can always use help with articles and typing. Thank you to those who have helped in the past.

The vision for the upcoming year is to get the upstairs of the Town Hall, our assigned space, cleaned up and organized so as to present to townspeople and visitors alike a look into our past. We, as an organization, encourage more town activities and organizations to use this wonderful historic space. We’re also always looking for new members and volunteers to help us care for the collections and work on the exhibits. It’s a hands-on way to learn about your local history. Join us on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 4:30 upstairs at the Town Hall to help. Contact Joyce Barbieri for more information (446-2336).

The Wallingford Historical Society is instituting "Museum Wednesdays" on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Members, friends and anyone interested in maintaining the museum space upstairs in the town hall and working with the collection is welcome. Or just come visit us!

We have met twice in October but since the Town Hall is closed on Veterans Day and the meeting after that would be the day before Thanks giving, there will be no sessions in November. Stay tuned for December dates!

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

Hunter’s Breakfast, Saturday, November 14^th from 5-10 a.m. $6 per person. Eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, French toast, and a beverage.

Every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Line Dancing. $5 per person. Snack bar available. Beginners & experienced.

The Chipman Lodge 52 FAM holds meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge.

Suicide Survivors Support Group meetings for those who have lost a loved one or friend through suicide are held at the Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street in Wallingford (446-3577) on the third Tuesday of each month.

Lunch, Love & Laughter
Come join us for lunch at the Wallingford Congregational Church on South Main Street every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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.

First Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid Society is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5^th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church basement on South Main Street in Wallingford . Local vendors, Vermont crafts, Evergreen wreaths, Baked goods and Raffle.

Vendor space available (8’x8’ with 8’ table) $20. For more information, call Evelyn Smith at 446-2341 or Shirley Graves at 446-2787.

Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing substantial grocery savings to communities
throughout the

U.S.

Angel Food is available monthly to any household in a quantity that can fit into a medium sized box at $30. Each month’s menu is different and consists of both fresh/frozen items with an average retail value of $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. Angel Food gladly accepts debit/credit cards, cash and food stamps.

You may have heard that they no longer require the purchase of a Signature Box, Allergen Free or Senior Convenience Box to order specials, like the fresh produce box, the chicken or the beef grill boxes, so please take a look at the new Angel Food Ministries offerings at www.rutlandangelfood.com. Order deadline for the next delivery is November 11th.

Questions can be directed to Carleen Eaton at (802) 342-2703. Gift cards are now available for Angel Food!

NEW Orders will be taken in person by a volunteer who will be at the Town Hall on Tuesday, November 3^rd from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Stop by.

Thrive Center of the Green Mountains
Angela Woodbury celebrated her 1½ year anniversary on August 27th, with the Thrive Center of the Green Mountains , Wallingford , as Office Manager. Woodbury received her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Communications and an Associate's Degree in Business, from Castleton State College in 1993 and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at the College of Saint Joseph . Her greatly appreciated cornerstone duties include: facilitating a variety of front office responsibilities; billing and accounts receivable; HIPAA compliance; special event and offsite programming assistance; and other targeted/ expanded projects; all in a dedicated effort to improve the health of the region one person at a time. The Thrive Center has offered excellence, since 2000 in: chiropractic care; therapeutic massage & bodywork; nutritional supplementation and consultation; holistic health education & classes; health & lifestyle coaching; worksite health promotion expertise; and retail product lines. Angela was formerly with the Porter Medical Center accounts receivable department.

Job Opportunity !!
Gilbert Hart Library - Snow Shoveler(s) needed. Call Linda at the library for more information (446-2685) or stop by the library.

Home Emergency Response Buttons
Two different companies offer personal emergency response systems in Rutland and Bennington counties. Both systems feature the ‘buttons’ that can be pushed by a customer to alert a 24 hour call center that he or she is having difficulties. If the problem is not life threatening, a pre-arranged local friend or family member will be summoned to assist. In a health or other crisis, 911 will be called. The companies also offer additional services for medication and other reminders, smoke detection and more. For information and literature on these systems, call the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging Senior HelpLine at 1-800-542-5119 or 786-5991, serving both counties since 1974.