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The Londonderry Monthly
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Volume 9 Number 10 October 2018
Letter from the Editor:
Yes I am one of those people. So very, very happy to see the fall in temperatures and
leaves. The smell of wood smoke curling around the neighborhood both from indoor
fires and outdoor fire pits is better than bacon…. Well almost. AC units going out, cords
of wood coming in. FLEECE, CIDER, RUSTLING LEAVES, APPLE PICKING, -
CAN YOU FEEL IT??!!! It’s not just the tourists that love fall in Vermont (I know I
know – I’ll always be a flatlander to some!). But regardless of your social status in
Londonderry – Local or Flatlander – there is no denying the appeal of this wonderful
season. I will not be sad to say Au Revoir to summer and Bienvenue to Fall!
We are super proud of our local Magic Mountain featured in an article in SKI magazine’s
October issue – I hope you all head to the website (magicmtn.com) to click on the link
and read the article titled “Casting a Spell” by Connor W. Davis. It captures the essence
of Magic and authentic old school ski vibe the mountain strives to maintain. SUPPORT
your local mountain!!! We also included an update letter from Magic Mountain ‘s
president– Geoff Hathaway and hope you head up to enjoy that fabulous place – to hike,
walk, volunteer, have dinner or drinks – so many options until the snow falls!
I would also like to thank all you out there who faithfully keep me informed – you know
who you are and I love you for it! And thanks to them there is so much going on to keep
you busy – our pages are chock full of events. Get your Halloween costumes out and
ready to go – Champion Fire Dept is having their annual Haunted House, food & drinks,
CANDY and Trunk or Treating on Wednesday – a great community event and safe place
to jack your kids up on candy and let them run wild! Just remember to take them home
with you please.
Enjoy carving your pumpkins, raking your leaves and smelling the fall!!!
Darcy Duval
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Haunted Firehouse
Wednesday, October 31st starting at 4:30pm
South Londonderry Fire Station (60 Main Street)
Sponsored by Champion Fire Department
Free HAUNTED HOUSE, food and drinks, tours of the fire station, and a
campfire!
PLUS
Trunk-or-Treating Wednesday, October 31st from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
(On the green lawn between the Fire Station and the Bridge)
Sponsored by the First Baptist Church of South Londonderry
People are invited to park their cars next to the firehouse and set up at
4:00pm, open their trunks, and hand out treats to children, starting at
4:30pm. Dressing up and decorating trunks or around the car is fun but not
mandatory!
Main Street will be closed during the event. Parking will be located at
the Library, Town Office Building, and First Baptist Church’s parking
lot. For questions, contact Chris Blackey at 802-856-7266.
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Congratulations to Carol Gaydosh of My Sister’s Garden
First Prize Winner of the Scarecrow Contest at the
2018 Peru Fair
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These lectures are offered at no charge, but please register to attend by calling 824-4343.
TUESDAY OCT 9th @ 2PM The Long & Colorful History of Vermont’s State
Vegetable – The Gilfeather Turnip Writer-historian Anita Rafael unveils the long and
colorful history of the Gilfeather turnip, a humble tuber which traces its early 20th century
origins to the hard-scrabble Wardsboro hillside farm of John Gilfeather. Learn about the
Gilfeather’s family genealogy; how the Gilfeather turnip became our state vegetable; tips
on how to grow and cook Gilfeather turnips, complete with recipes; and get the latest
information about this October’s Gilfeather Turnip Festival. Anita Rafael lives and works in Wardsboro. Her feature articles have appeared in many
magazines and newspapers throughout Southern Vermont. Since 2006 she has been a volunteer
with the Friends of the Wardsboro Library, the non-profit group that runs the annual turnip
festival as a fundraiser.
TUESDAY OCT 23rd 5:30-6:30 PM Healthy Meals in a Pinch Making well-balanced
meals can be a challenge - especially when money is tight. In this class, presented by the
Community Health Team at Springfield Medical Care Systems, you will learn how to
plan ahead and prepare healthy meals that are not only nutritious, but delicious as well!
THURSDAY OCT 25th @ 5:30PM The Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Derek Boothby Returns to Neighborhood Connections. The importance attached to the
right to bear arms and the impact of the Second Amendment continue to reverberate as
they have since its adoption in 1791. What is the background of the term "well-regulated
militia"? What was the origin of the "right to bear arms"? How is it that the United States
has an attitude to civilian-owned guns that is so markedly different from all other
democratic, industrialized countries? This talk will trace the history of the right to bear
arms from inception to the present day. Derek Boothby served in the United Nations for over 20 years, during which time he specialized
in arms control issues. He was deputy director of operations for weapons inspections in Iraq
immediately after the first Gulf War; served on the personal staff of Cyrus Vance in his efforts to
stop the war in Bosnia; and was second in command of a 7,000-strong peace operation in Croatia.
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He was also director of the Europe Division in the Department of Political Affairs and chairman
of the UN Iraq Operational Group.
36 Miles of Trouble – The West River Railroad
Landgrove Meeting House 5pm Sunday, October 7th
The West River Trail, whose terminus is the Depot in South Londonderry, may well be
Vermont’s oldest transportation path. Native Americans called the West River
“Wantastiquet” or “waters of the lonely way,” and the Wantastiquet path was an
important connection from the West River valley and Fort Dummer in Brattleboro over
the Green Mountains to Otter Creek and Lake Champlain.
In 1879, this path was developed into the West River Railroad, originating in Brattleboro
and terminating at the South Londonderry Depot. However, not long after the railroad
opened, people began to call it “36 miles of trouble.” Its’ narrow gauge and winding
route led to undependable, if not dangerous, service. A 1903 editorial called the trains
“trydaily-they go down in the morning and try to get back at night.”
Come to the Landgrove Meeting House on Sunday, October 7th at 5pm to hear Glenn
Annis, said to be the living expert on the West River Rail Road, speak about the WRRR
and the earlier plan to build a rail road up over Mount Holly to Rutland and then on to
Lake Champlain. Glenn’s presentation, which will include slides, is sponsored by the
Landgrove Historical Society and the Landgrove Meeting House.
With thanks to The Friends of the West River Trail, www.westrivertrail.org, a non-profit
dedicated to the establishment of a 36-mile scenic trail through the West River Valley,
for historical information.
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SOUTH LONDONDERRY FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, BOOK SALE, BOOK SALE – Come on over and support your library
on Saturday, October 6th anytime between 10 am and 1 pm.
There will be books galore in all categories – children’s books, current fiction and non-
fiction, classics and many antique, vintage and collectible books. You will be bound to
find something that you didn’t know you wanted or you might find that perfect gift for
someone else.
Re-designed books created by Laura Megroz were a big hit at the Peru Fair. These books
with vintage book covers could be used for journals, sketching, recipes, diaries or
keeping track of all of your passwords! Stop by and have some cider, a donut or just to
have a book chat.
While you are here take a look at the wonderful watercolors on display in the Janeway
Wing. These beautiful paintings were created by Kim Eng Yeo who was born, raised and
educated in Singapore and lived in Thailand for many years before moving to the United
States in 1978.
Many of her watercolors draw inspiration from visits to gardens on her travels within the
US, Europe and Asia. She states: “My watercolors are journeys of visual discovery and I
invite the viewer to share their moments with me as I sort and filter the shapes and colors
of Nature, to recreate it’s essence in my watercolors.” If you can’t visit the library on
October 6th, please take the time to view Eng’s beautiful exhibit, which will be on display
throughout the month of October during library hours.
Don’t forget that there are so many great books that you can borrow from your wonderful
House of Books. There are also audios, videos and magazines for you to check out.
Through the library you can access downloadable audios and e-books – your individual
number will be given to you upon request – and then you will be all set to download
books from any device you might have and from anywhere you might be.
We hope that you will come to our Book Fair or stop in and see us during the month of
October.
See you at the library! Mary K. Butera, Librarian
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Pictured here is Sierra, our littlest
member of the South Londonderry
FREE Library.
Many thanks to Linda Schroeder who
created these wonderful balloon hats.
Kim Eng Yeo's watercolor painting. She will be the library's guest artist for September
and October.
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WANTASTIQUET ROTARY OF LONDONDERRY AND
SURROUNDING MOUNTAIN TOWNS
Trail Improvements - over the past few months the Wantastiquet Rotary has been
involved in new trail signage and trail maintenance of local trails in Londonderry. They
are the Library Trail in South Londonderry (next to Town Hall), Flood Brook Elementary
School Trail, and Memorial Park Trail.
Through a $1500.00 grant from the Collaborative of Londonderry via the State of
Vermont, signs (paw prints) have been placed on all three trails, as well as entry signage
at each trail head. Thanks to members of the Rotary, Burr and Burton High School
students, and the help of Marge Fish of the Green Mountain Club, the project has gone
forward.
Beyond the signage installed, the Rotary, with the help of Burr and Burton students, will
continue to clear and maintain these trails for the enjoyment of local residents. Please
continue to support the Rotary of Londonderry and surrounding towns.
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Mighty Londonderry Community Resilience Organization
Emergency Management Exercise
On Sept. 10, the Londonderry Select board voted to participate in a statewide exercise
sponsored by Vermont Emergency Management. The exercise play will take place on
October 23 2019. We are looking for people who are interested in helping plan for this
follow up to our tabletop exercise in November of 2017. Two people must be identified
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to participate in the planning meetings and at least one must attend each planning session,
which will take place October 23, 2018 and January 15, March 9, and July 16, 2019.
This exercise will start 48-72 hours after a mock disaster to assess our core capabilities
within the mission areas of response and recovery following a statewide catastrophic
incident. These core capabilities have been identified as planning, infrastructure
systems, operational coordination, logistics and supply chain, and situational
assessment. Londonderry’s Emergency Operation Center will be activated and will be in
contact with local agencies that would respond to an emergency situation as well as
statewide agencies that would offer coordination and materials.
If you are interested in participating in the planning sessions or the actual exercise, please
let me know. I will be working with Kevin Beattie our Emergency Management
Director. I can also provide links to more detailed information.
Bruce Frauman, Chair
2018 DRESSING UP OF MAIN STREET
Ever wonder who was responsible for the plantings in Londonderry this summer? The
volunteers who contributed to the FRIENDS OF MAIN STREET’s barrels and bridges
project in 2018. Without their financial, planting and watering help it would not be
possible.
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the following:
Glebe Mountain Gardeners and Rugg Valley Landscaping
Bob and Patricia Alexander, Nikki Alexander, Hilary Batchelor, Annie Bessette, May
Bigelow, Melissa Brown, Gun Burns, Mary Butera, Marcia Camp, Annie Campbell,
Martha Dale, Hilary Dolly, Darcy Duval, Michael Goodbody, Cindy Gubb, Helen
Hamman, Lisa and David Hooper, Peter Isakson, Carol and Urs Joder, Inger Johansson,
Gale and Joel Kuhlberg, Mimi Lines, Kristi MacDonald, Marge and Rich Malko, Gail
Mann, George Mora, Neighborhood Connection Staff, Hal Nelson, Agnes and Billie
Peelle, Nancy Pinkernell, Skip Raymond, Wendy Rowland, Kate and Walter Scott, Elsie
and Bill Smith, Meredith Stock, Heather Swinburne, Tiffany and Dan Tobin, Barb and
Bob Wells, Carl Westberg, Tony Whaling, Stephanie Wylie, Lexi Young.
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If you are interested in joining the team
or contributing to our efforts next spring
please contact Barbara Wells
The following is a partial printing of the latest and greatest from Magic Mountain
President Geoff Hathaway.
9/27/18 "Casting A Spell"
This mountain has a mysterious affect on people. It certainly did it to me almost two
decades ago, and look what it's done to me and my family since :-)
So it also now can be said for SKI Magazine when they came to check Magic out last
March and April. Needless to say it's been a long time since we've been paid a visit by
SKI, but the title of their story has Magic "Casting A Spell"-- and this intimate, soulful,
exhilarating mountain and community really do just that. The story in the latest issue of
SKI magazine and the link can be found on our website (magicmtn.com).
Magic's Volunteer Days are events that exemplify the spirit and the "connectedness"
between our skiers and the mountain over the years. Last Saturday, more glades off the
Green Lift were cleared out, a huge pile of logs were stacked for the firepit, and there was
help around the lodge. Thank you to all who came, and there are two more Vol days left
this season on October 6th and 27th. Here's a great video from last weekend that captures
the spirit of our volunteers who are such an integral part of the Magic experience.
With Columbus weekend approaching, and a late start to fall foliage that will be a great
time to be up here in southern Vermont. Besides peak leaf peeping and a Volunteer Day,
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Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th will be "mini-Octoberfests" here with brats, German
beer and music on the deck of the Black Line Tavern. Come up and spend some of the
weekend with us enjoying the great outdoors with Disc Golf, hiking, and deck hanging.
For those venturing inside, we will have our new retail store open with big discounts on
current Magic wear. We are also starting Prime Rib Friday Nights at the BLT on
September 28th, right through October 26th. For our new Chef Hilary Adams, this is just
the beginning as we create more food experiences at the Tavern coming into the new ski
season!
As we move deeper into Autumn, there are only a little more than 2 weeks left to save big
on Magic's affordable season passes. So lots of fun, affordable options to ski and ride
here. But, be careful, Magic has been known to "cast a spell"!
Think Fall Foliage and Savings!
-Geoff
SKI MAGIC LLC
Where skiing still has its soul.
Early and Absentee Ballots are available at the Town
Clerk’s Office.
Call, email or stop in the office to request a ballot.
Phone 824-3356, email:[email protected]
Location: 100 Old School St. South Londonderry
You can also use the VT My Voter Page
https://mvp.sec.state.vt.us/
to request a ballot or register to vote!
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TRI MOUNTAIN LIONS
Tri-Mtn Lions member Randee Keith (left) presents Orvis Rod and Reel to Ron Gillespie
(right)1st place winner of the Lions raffle. Ron very generously donated the prize back
to the Lions to use in another raffle. Gabe Perkins’ name was drawn for 2nd place a
Vermont Country Store gift basket and 3rd place winner Lee Forbes won 2 lift tickets at
Stratton.Tri-Mtn Lions thank all who bought raffle tickets. Special thank you to Orvis,
Vermont Country Store and Stratton for the donation of the prizes.
Area schools are back in session, which means Tri-Mtn Lions will be performing Vision
Screenings for the month of September. Last year Tri-Mtn screened over 500 students
and staff.
Lions motto is “We Serve”, all of our fundraising money goes back into the community.
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Tri-Mtn Lion Andie Fusco performing vision screening at Floodbrook School
Londonderry Area Tri-Mtn Lions are busy with vision screenings in local schools in
September. Vermont Lions have access to five Welch Allan Vision Screening cameras in
the state. Each club chooses a time to use the camera, then return it to the next club for
their use. Tri Mtn Lions have used the camera in the following Elementary schools,
Wardsboro, Jamaica, Townshend, Floodbrook, Windham and Newfane. New this year is
the West River Montessori. Early detection of any vision problems is the key to a lifetime
of good vision. This is all done by volunteers from your local Lions’ Clubs.
Interested in joining? Tri-Mtn Lions meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the
month at Neighborhood Connections meeting room in Londonderry at 7:00pm. Join us at
a meeting or contact Randee 824-6750 or [email protected]
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Opening Reception: August 31, 5- 7pm
Exhibit Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-2
For more information and to submit work:
(w) lahs vt. org ( fb) LondonderryArtAndHis toric alS oc iety
( t) 917. 602. 2153 (e) garris on@adhoc art. org
August 31 - October 6
The Custer Sharp House 2461 Middletown Road, 05148
Local Artists' Expo
DropOff Dates: Wednesdays/Thursdays 10a-2p; Sun Aug 26, 2-4p; Mon Aug 27, 10-2, Tues Aug 28, 1:30-7:30p; Wed Aug 29: LAST DAY TO D/O.
1) When dropping off work, provide paperwork with: Artist's Name, Email, Phone #, Address, and complete list of
work(s). 2) All art must contain information on the back including Artist's Name, Title , Description of that work, and
Price. 3) Art must be hangable, ready to install / sell. Thank you in advance for your diligence and participation.
- We look forward to seeing you & your work! Spread the word via analog and digital means. -
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society
- Save Londonderry's Treasures -
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HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Saturday, June 2, 2018 and
Saturday, October 6, 2018
9am – 1pm
Flood Brook Union School
Route 11, Londonderry, Vermont
Residents & Businesses of the following towns only:
¨Landgrove ¨ Londonderry ¨Peru¨ Weston¨Windham ¨ Free to Households, Businesses Must Pre-register and Pay for Disposal
WHAT TO BRING ANY SUBSTANCE WITH A LABEL THAT SAYS “CAUSTIC, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, POISON,
COMBUSTIBLE, WARNING, DANGER OR CAUTION”
FROM THE GARAGE: Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Engine Degreaser, Carburetor Cleaner, Gas Treatments, Creosote, Radiator Flusher, Roofing Tar, Asphalt and A/C Refrigerants. FROM THE WORKBENCH: Rust proofer, Paint Thinners, Degreaser, Lead & Oil based Paints, Sealants, Solvents, Varnish, Wood Preservatives, W/Polish, Wood Stripers and Stains, Deck Wash. FROM THE GARDEN SHED: Pesticides, Insect Sprays, Pool Chemicals, Flea Powder, Fertilizers, Herbicides, Rodent Killers, Muriatic Acid, No-Pest Strips, Lighter Fluid. FROM THE HOUSE: Drain Cleaner, Floor Cleaner, Furniture Polish, Arts & Craft Chemicals, Mercury Batteries, Photo Chemicals, Oven Cleaner, Chemistry Kits, Metal Polish, Moth Balls, Toilet Cleaner, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners.
**Both latex and oil based paints will be accepted at the collection
WHAT NOT TO BRING Electronics check the web site for dates of electronics collection Empty Aerosol cans can be recycle with scrap metal at the Transfer Station Rechargeable and Primary Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D etc) Bring to Londonderry Hardware, Sigda’s Hardware, Londonderry Town Office, Londonderry Transfer Station Recycle Center Automotive Batteries can be exchanged at or given to local garages and auto parts stores Used Clean Motor Oil Can be brought to West River Auto or Hunter Excavating Fluorescent Light Tubes/Bulbs can be taken to Londonderry Hardware Store or Sigda’s Servistar Ammunition & Explosives contact your local police department Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Propane Tanks can be exchanged or refilled at propane distributors or Londonderry Hardware Medical sharps (needles) place in rigid, puncture-resistant container such as a detergent bottle with cap sealed with duct tape. Label container “Not For Recycling, Sharps”. Dispose of in trash. Asbestos in any form. You will need to contact an asbestos abatement company.
For information email [email protected] Call Esther Fishman 824-3306 or visit www.londonderryvt.org
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PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Rev. William Charles Freeman, Ph.D. @ (802) 384-3845
NEW THOUGHT VERMONT PRESENTATION AND RETREAT FOCUSES ON
BLESSINGS
Weston, VT….New Thought Vermont is sponsoring Mutual Radiance: A Retreat
Exploring the Gift of Blessing on October 12th & 13th with Gunilla Norris, a
psychotherapist and nationally known author of numerous books on the spirituality of the
everyday. She is a treasure, a woman of inspiration and wisdom who invites us to look
for and be with the blessings in daily life.
“In this retreat, we will explore practices that nurture our ability to sustain a life lived in
blessing, including the making of blessing postcards to share. Blessing is
contagious. The more we feel blessed the more of a blessing we become. During
challenging times, when we don’t know what to do and feel there is very little we can do,
there is always blessing to turn to. We can count our daily blessings, send blessings to
others, and so in time, grow to be agents of blessing. It isn’t easy to be aware that we are
each steeped in blessing. To live in awareness of blessing, to cultivate it and to share it is
a spiritual practice that can sustain us and fill us with strength and joy.”
Preceding the retreat, Gunilla Norris will give a public presentation on Blessings on
Friday, October 12th in the Weston Playhouse Living Room from 10AM - 11:15AM with
time for conversation and light refreshments from 11:15AM to noon. There is a
suggested donation of $15 (for non-retreat participants).
The retreat that follows takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 12th and 13th, also at
the Weston Playhouse. Retreat Session I is on Friday from 1-4:30PM. On Saturday,
Retreat Session II is from 9:30 to noon with Retreat Session III from 1 – 3:30PM. The
cost for the retreat is $225 and a Senior rate is $175 for Weston and Mountain Town area
residents, those connected with the Weston Priory, Old Parish Church, Weston
Community Church on the Hill and members of New Thought Vermont. Registrations
are non-refundable. There is some scholarship aid available. For more information, call
(802) 384-3845; visit newthoughtvermont.com or send an e-mail
New Thought Vermont is an organization that encourages mystical wisdom and
metaphysical understanding to nurture personal experience of the Sacred in everyday life.
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Londonderry Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Detectors
The American Red Cross of New Hampshire and Vermont, in conjunction with the
Londonderry and Weston Volunteer Fire Departments, is continuing to bring a program
of free smoke detectors and home fire safety education to the towns of Londonderry and
Weston beginning on October 13, 2018. These free smoke detectors will last for 10 years
without battery replacement and will be installed by trained members of your local fire
department and the American Red Cross. To obtain this service, contact any Londonderry
or Weston Fire Department member or leave a message on the Weston Fire Department
non-emergency number 802-824-3539.
Article Submission Information If your group or organization has community news to
share, and you would like to submit an article to The Monthly for publication, please
contact us via email at [email protected]. For your reference, our article submission deadline is
the 23rd of each 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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not submitted your email address, please consider doing so. Your information will not be
shared with anyone. Call the town office at 824-3356 or email to
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