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Volume 9 Number 2 February 2018

Letter from the Editor:

For anybody that reads this, a Wonder Woman (one of those women in my life that have

super powers) gave me a rosemary plant after my public announcement of herbal failure.

You all will be thrilled to know that it is still alive and the trick is spritzing not watering.

As is with many holidays – the legend of origin is much more gruesome than the

hallmark holiday would lead you to believe. So for now let us stick with hearts and

flowers rather than martyrs and maulings.

Ok – I just CANNOT go bad on a holiday that celebrates love. Love of all sorts, all

shapes and sizes (like me over the years) and is available for FREE to EVERYONE!!! I

hear the eye-rolling, I see the snorting and harrumphing. But in this case I am RIGHT!!!

I promise you. Just give it a try and you’ll see. This is a no fail way to get a smile on

your face and on somebody else’s. I PROMISE!!! You can go buy a $3 card if you are

either A) rolling in dough B)do not have any time or C)truly have no creative bones in

your body. BUT!! I suggest you make a card. It can take 2 seconds with a piece of paper

and a pen. Or get really creative and stamp, cut out, use crayons or anything at your

disposal and make a hand-made card. For your Grandma, Mom & Dad, your kid’s

teacher, for your honey, for your best friend, for your plumber who stopped your pipes

from freezing, for your plow guy, for your niece who always babysits in a pinch. I mean

the list is limitless as to whom you may grace with a Valentine but how nice to be on the

receiving end of a home-made, free, thoughtful Valentine!!! You can also skip the whole

making thing and just email one if you are technically savvy and you get the internet to

work at your house.

On Valentines Day I would like to snuggle with my honey

Cuz affection is free and won’t cost a lot of money

No candy or flowers

Just cuddling for hours

With the dog by the fire

ME! you get to admire

While it might seem ideal

That I prepare you a meal

I think with a wink and a klink

We should just share a drink!

Yes you can borrow this – my gift to you – Happy VD – Darcy Duval

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THE WANATASTIQUET FOUNDATION

The Wanatastiquet Foundation invites you to participate in a NO

SHOW: DO NOT ATTEND Valentine’s Day Gala of dinner and

dancing!

This NON EVENT will benefit the Wanatastiquet Londonderry

Rotary Scholarship Fund in honor of Dick Foley

Suggested contribution is $ 50.00

Please RSVP to this no show event by writing a check to the

Wanatastiquet Foundation and mail your contribution to

WANATASTIQUET FOUNDATION

PO Box 309

LONDONDERRY, VERMONT 05148

Thank you for participating in this unique way to support the youth

of our surrounding communities.

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First Baptist Church of South Londonderry Meeting in a New Location

First Baptist Church of South Londonderry would like to share with great

excitement that they have begun holding worship services in their new building at

62 Crescent Street in South Londonderry. They have been rebuilding after their

previous building was destroyed by a fire in August of 2010. Their first worship service

was on January 21st, 2018.

With the help of a matching gift donation, they were able to complete the main floor of

the building, including the sanctuary, church office, and a meeting room. They continue

work on the lower and upper floors and hope to complete them within the next year. They

are grateful for all of the support they have received over the years as they have worked

towards rebuilding.

First Baptist Church will be holding a celebration on May 19th. Details on the event

will be shared as the date gets closer.

Worship services at First Baptist Church of South Londonderry are at 10:00am on

Sunday mornings at 62 Crescent Street in South Londonderry. For more information, take

a look at their website: firstbaptistlondonderryvt.org or call 802-856-7266.

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TAI CHI Doreen Fabiano, certified in Tai Chi, begins a six-week course at The

Meeting Place @ Neighborhood Connections beginning Monday, January 22nd at 10am.

Originally conceived as a Chinese martial art, Tai Chi offers excellent health benefits.

The practice aids in fall prevention, diabetes, arthritis, balance and is good for overall

healthcare. If you ever wanted to try Tai Chi, now is your opportunity. This program is

offered at no charge, but space is limited. Call 824-4343 if you would like to attend.

TUESDAY FEB 6 - APR 10 @11:30-5pm - AARP FREE TAX AIDE

AARP is once again offering Free Tax Preparation at Neighborhood Connections. Call

824-4343 to make an appointment.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23rd 2pm - THE BATTENKILL RIVER with Lee Simard,

Fisheries Biologist, VT Fish & Wildlife Department

The BattenKill is one of Vermont's pre-eminent wild trout streams, but in the 1990s the

brown trout population was in near collapse. Studies revealed that a lack of instream

cover led to low survival of midsize trout - contributing to the population decline. Lee

Simard, Fisheries Biologist with the VT Fish & Wildlife Department will explain the

instream habitat improvement projects which have resulted in an increase in the number

of fish across multiple age classes and how collaboration with watershed groups, Federal

and State agencies and other dedicated individuals has improved the overall health of the

BattenKill watershed. I encourage you to attend outreach programs from the VT Fish &

Wildlife Department so that they will be inclined to continue to bring quality

programming to our area.

FYI Neighborhood Connections will be the beneficiary of TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE

WESTON INN on Wednesday, February 28th. If you are a trivia buff, join us! Dinner

at 6pm and the games begin at 7pm. There is a charge for dinner and beverages.

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The New Vital Records Law (Act 46) and What It Means for You

The Vermont Legislature passed Act 46 in May 2017, which significantly changes the

state laws that govern vital records –namely, birth and death certificates. The new law

and rules will enhance the safety and security of birth and death certificates, provide

better protection against misuse of these legal documents, and reduce the potential for

identity theft. Additionally, the changes streamline the entire statewide system for

creation, storage and tracking of birth and death certificates. Act 46 will impact anyone

who seeks a copy of a Vermont birth or death certificate. The changes go into effect on

July 1, 2018.

The most notable changes are:

• • Only family members (as defined in Act 46), legal guardians, certain court-

appointed parties or legal representatives of any of these parties can apply to obtain a

certified copy of a birth or death certificate. In the case of a death certificate only, the

funeral home or crematorium handling disposition may apply for a certified copy.

• • An individual must complete an application and show valid identification when

applying for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate.

• • An individual who refuses to complete the application or cannot provide valid

identification will be ineligible and referred to the Vital Records Office.

• • Certified copies of birth and death certificates can be ordered from any town, not

just where the birth or death occurred or where the person was a resident.

• • Certified copies will be issued on anti-fraud paper.

• • Access to noncertified copies (previously called “informational” copies) is not

significantly changed by the new law or rules.

• • Marriage, civil union, divorce or dissolution certificate copies and processes are

not affected by the new law or rules.

For text of Act 46, go to

https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/ACTS/ACT046/ACT046%

20As%20Enacted.pdf

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What’s the real story behind the Londonderry Solid Waste

Group?

The Londonderry Solid Waste Group (LSWG) is made up of the towns of Landgrove,

Londonderry, Peru, Weston and Windham. The town of Londonderry owns the land

where the transfer station is located,collects fees for trash disposal, pays for labor,

hauling and disposal of household trash, recyclables, food scraps, construction and

demolition waste, tires etc.

In addition, the LSWG:

*Applies for grants

*Applies for certification of the transfer station

*Writes a Solid Waste Implementation Plan every five years

http://londonderryvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SWIP-no-intro-or-attach.pdf

*Conducts required outreach to all businesses

* Is member of Northeast Resource Recycling Association to find markets for

recyclables.

*Meets with and is a member of Vermont Product Stewardship Council and Product

Stewardship Institute who work to develop and promote legislation and initiatives

whereby manufacturers are responsible for recycling or safely disposing of their

products once consumers are done with them.

*Reports quarterly and annually to Vermont Department of Environmental

Conservation(DEC)

*Plans and conducts Household Hazardous Waste Collections

*Plans and conducts Electronics Recycling Collections

*Meets with Recycling Coordinators, Vermont DEC, Vermont Solid Waste Managers,

Hazardous Waste Coordinators

*Initiates Requests for Proposals for contracted work

* Updates, adds to, improves web site information

http://www.londonderryvt.org/recycletransfer/

*Writes press releases

*Meets with Select Board from the five towns to share information

*Conducts surveys and whatever else is mandated by the states Materials Management

Plan

http://dec.vermont.gov/sites/dec/files/wmp/SolidWaste/Documents/MMP_18June2014.p

df

Although there is no charge for recyclable materials to be dropped at the transfer station,

recycling is not free. There are costs associated with transporting and disposing of

recyclable materials that is market dependent. Recycling, which is mandated by the state,

cost the LSWG more than $26,000 in 2017. That does not include the cost for labor to

collect and manage the materials at the transfer station.

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Solid waste is much more than having someplace to throw your trash and recyclables. It

is a complicated and costly venture. It is not a money-making business for the towns that

make up the LSWG. The fees paid for annual stickers and punch cards for disposal of

trash etc. do not cover the costs of operating the LSWG.

If you have questions or would like more information please feel free to contact me at

londonrecycle@vermontel.net and join my email list for notification of special

collections and changes in the law.

Sincerely,

Esther Fishman

Londonderry Solid Waste Coordinator

SOUTH LONDONDERRY FREE LIBRARY

Come to the library on Saturday, February 10th at 10:30 for a Valentine’s celebration with

artist Casey Junker Bailey. All children and their adults are invited to come over and

make Valentine’s cards.

While you are here check out some of our new books and movies.

Origin by Dan Brown

Future Home of the Living God by

Louise Erdrich

Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet

Evanovich

No Time to Spare by Ursula K. Le Guin

Radio Free Vermont by Bill McKibben

Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by L See

Our Revolution by Bernie Sanders

Camino Island by John Grisham

Earthly Remains by Donna Leon

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

The Cuban Affair by Nelson Demille

Movie Titles on DVD:

Hidden Figures

Bowling for Columbine

Babel

Tai Chi for Arthritis

Young Frankenstein

A Dog’s Purpose

Eragon

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Heartbreak Kid

Little Miss Sunshine

Don’t forget that we have a great supply of used books for sale including antique books,

kid’s books, cookbooks, art books and recent fiction.

See you at the library!

Mary K. Butera

Librarian

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"Love is in the Air"

He searched for her for days, intent in his mission despite the dangers he faced. At any moment

he could be hit by a passing car, as he traveled at night blending into the darkness. He knew he

had competition. Her scent drifted in the air and he, as did other males, would follow her with no

regard for safety. If their paths crossed, there would be a battle, not ending well for either. But

they were looking for the same creature.

On the other end of town, she reluctantly went home after wandering the neighborhood for hours

that night, crying. It was still winter. Usually she preferred to be curled up by the fire, but this

year was different. She felt drawn to wander at dark, seeking something undefined.

Her family regretted allowing her outside, but they were beside themselves with anxiety listening

to her moaning. Their sweet Kathleen, nicknamed 'Kit' seemed to have transformed overnight.

She had moments resembling the sweet, loving, playful 'Kit' they had known since birth, but now

she was a teenager. New emotions confused her.

Outside he caught her scent and called out. Creeping through fields he came close to her home.

Finally, he saw her inside - his new love! She seemed to be crawling, singing a mournful song.

She turned and saw him at the window watching, he wanted in.

To her family at first her behavior was unusual, somewhat comical for one so young, but after a

while, it became disturbing. It was up to them to 'fix' this situation before it was too late.

In the morning their veterinarian was called to schedule an appointment to spay Kit, who was

only four months old. They learned that her heat would always continue and the chance of

mammary cancer increased as she got older if left unspayed. The same applied to female dogs.

They made an appointment for her admirer, too, as he had taken up residence near their home.

Just one male will impregnate dozens of cats, resulting in hundreds of kittens. The likelihood of

developing testicle cancer increased if he wasn't neutered, and that also applied for dogs. The cats

soon became best friends.

For low income Vermonters, the solution may be the VT Spay Neuter Incentive Program,

"VSNIP". Participating veterinarian offices throughout Vermont are the heroes of this

wonderful program!

For applications send a S.A.S.E. to VSNIP, PO Box 104, Bridgewater, VT 05034, or

download and print: VSNIP.VT.GOV or VVSAHS.org. Cost per cat/dog is $27.00, including

a rabies vaccination and one distemper series. The balance is paid through a designated

fund, collected by a nominal fee of $4.00 added to the registration of dogs. REGISTER and

tag by April 1st! The ability to identify your dog in event of loss and to be sure that animals

(and people) are protected from rabies is critical.

Sue Skaskiw, 802- 672-5302 Director, VT Volunteer Services for Animals H.S./ Administrator,

VSNIP. New Hampshire offers a similar program through the Department of Agriculture. Call

603-271-3677.

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TOWN MEETING

Town of Londonderry Town Meeting is March 6, 2018. Town Meeting will

be held at the old Town Hall, 139 Middletown Road, South Londonderry

beginning at 9:30 AM.

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month. Due to space limitations it is up to our discretion to edit any and all submissions and/or reject

submissions. The articles and information enclosed do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the

Town of Londonderry or its board members

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