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« on: October 30, 2014, 08:19:46 PM »
The cat belongs to the Hathaways on Nichols Road. Their backyard is adjacent to that house's property.
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« on: February 05, 2014, 04:39:37 PM »
I agree, it isn't good. The plows are out, but we got more snow than expected and it's still coming down. It's also icy in parts.
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« on: December 30, 2013, 11:05:27 AM »
No problems with my pick-up. My recycling bin wasn't taken. It does say "Town of Fairfax" on it and I've had it longer than Casella's been taking our trash, so maybe they're just taking bins they distributed?
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« on: October 25, 2013, 03:58:27 PM »
Just sent you an email. Please let me know if you do not receive it. ~ Amanda
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« on: March 23, 2013, 07:31:21 AM »
Greeting Fairfax Community,
The "Home Show with Local Flavor" is coming up on May 11 at the Baptist Building. All vendors must be registered by April 2, so if you have a gardening or homesteading skill you would like to share with the community, please contact Ann Lemieux at 802-849-6605 or an@dustytrailrealty.com.
Minutes of Board Meeting - Citizens for Fairfax Community - March 12, 2013
Insurance: It was decided we needed to purchase Event Liability Insurance and Liability Insurance for Officers & Trustees prior to the Home Show on May 11.
501(c)3 Status: Barb provided an update on the tax requirements to retain the 501(c)3 status. The 25-page Form 1023 required by the VT Tax office does not seem to apply to our situation based on the instructions. Mark suggested contacting an outside resource for accounting advice and support on submitting the paperwork, and will make these meeting arrangements.
Home Show: There are only a few vendors signed up for the Home Show on May 11. Harold’s friend made a flyer promoting the event, and Mark agreed to distribute the flyers at the Collins Perley Home Show to drum up more vendors. It was agreed that Ann could pull the plug on the Home Show if we do not have sufficient vendors by April 1.
The idea of a Scrapbooking event received a lot of positive feedback and may be a Plan B event if we need to cancel the Home Show. The Scrapbooking will be held on a different date. Barb agreed to lead the event.
Storybook Fair: Jerry Stark shared an idea for a Renaissance Fair-type event with a Storybook Character theme. It would be aimed at elementary school-aged children with participatory activities relating to storybooks. The FCTC Board has discussed this and is interested in a joint venture. Other groups were identified as partners. If all groups are on board a steering committee will be created to move forward.
Next Meeting: April 9 at 7 PM at the United Church of Fairfax.
Questions? Please contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
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« on: March 12, 2013, 04:49:30 AM »
This is a great program. I watch the national competition streaming online.
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« on: January 28, 2013, 05:57:20 AM »
Below are highlights from Citizens for Fairfax Community's January 8 Board meeting:
One new and exciting initiative for 2013:
A Spring Home Show with a Local Flavor on May 11
Volunteers and ideas are needed. Please email Mark Hunziker at mark@vtwellness.net if you would like to help.
Present were: Katrina Antonovich, Susannah Chamberlin*, Amanda Duling*, Barbara Duval*, Mark Hunziker*, Ann Lemieux, Robbie Rodimer*, Doug Stuart*, Mary Taylor* and Harold Vance III*
*indicates current Board members
Possible 2013 Activities:
Grants: We need someone to watch for grant opportunities and someone who is willing to write them
Haunted House: All agreed that this successful event should be continued. Ann has an idea for the design and will take the lead. Everyone's help will be needed at all stages.
Community Day: We also agreed that we wanted to participate again in this July 4 event. Katrina said it would be helpful if we could take charge of the food and Doug agreed to head this up.
Success by Six: Amanda has informed this community group, which supports young families, that we would like to help. They have a quarterly meeting this Thursday and Robbie agreed to attend as our representative.
Good Neighbor Award: This award is given to a Realtor for Community Service and if Ann Lemieux were to win it could mean $10,000 for CFC. The application is due May 18th and Mark will write a letter on behalf of CFC.
Home Show: Ann submitted a proposal for a Home Show with a local flavor. We agreed that we could try this in the spring and came up with a suggested date of May 11th. CFC Board Members were asked to contact potential vendors, exhibitors and educators.
SAP Run: Katrina said the Fairfax Athletic Boosters have done this in the past and if they are not planning the event for this year, it is something CFC could take on.
New Resident Orientation and/or Packet: The group is interested in creating a packet for new residents as a service to the community and a way to raise our visibility. Susannah will head this up and Mary and Barb will work with her.
Hunters' Breakfast: We have cosponsored this with the Masons in the past and plan to continue this collaboration.
Bean Hole Supper: Although we would like to revive this tradition, it is not something we think we can manage this year.
Baptist Building on Historic Register: Robbie is working on this.
Baptist Building Maintenance: It is our goal to stay in close touch with the Masons around the needs of the building (Mark) and to actively participate as much as possible.
Insurance: Doug has been investigating Officers and Directors Insurance policies. Robbie will put him in touch with a company that works with several non-profits. We also need to look into insurance for particular events, when we are not cosponsoring with an insured entity.
Scrapbooking Event: Katrina suggested that a scrapbooking event where people who sell supplies would be present and people could work on projects might be very successful. Some sort of refreshments would be served.
Next Meeting will be on February 12 at 7 PM at the United Church of Fairfax.
Questions? Contact Amanda Duling at asduling@gmail.com
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« on: December 16, 2012, 09:52:19 AM »
Notes from the 2012 CFC Annual Meeting on December 4, 2012 at The Inn at Grace Farm
After a very successful year, we look forward to working to build community and connection with all of you in 2013. The minutes contain several ideas for future events, and we welcome your input and suggestions. Please email Mark Hunziker (mark@vtwellness.net) with your thoughts.
Summary of 2012 Activities by Mark Hunziker:
Our goals for the year were to increase the visibility of our name, the need for rehabilitating the Baptist Building and the need for a community center.
We have achieved better communication among the players, which include the United Church, its Baptist Trustees, the Masons and the Recreation Department. We have all worked together on events such as the Hunters’ Breakfast and the Haunted House.
Events: The ice cream giveaway at Community Day was very successful. It was fun and informed people about our mission. The planned spaghetti supper was a “learning experience” as we had to cancel it due to a lack of interest on the part of Egg Run runners and their families.
The Haunted House was attended by over 575 people. Thank you to the Recreation Department for their participation and contribution of operating funds. At least 100 volunteers contributed more than 700 hours of their time. We had help from the Cub Scouts, BFA Honor Society, BFA Drama Group, BFA Soccer Team, the Masons, the United Church and the Fairfax Community Theatre Company. Ann Lemieux was thanked by the group for her hard work and creativity in designing and organizing the Haunted House. CFC is so grateful for her leadership on this event.
There was a Christmas Tree lighting on Saturday, December 8 at the Baptist Building. Agreement has been reached among the parties to plant a real tree on the Baptist Building property (site to be determined by consultation) so that we will have a live tree to light in the future.
Nominating Committee: Mark thanked departing Board member Elizabeth Griffin for her years of service and Roy Hill who left the Board earlier this year. Two new Board member candidates were introduced, Harold Vance III and Susannah Chamberlin. Amanda Duling and Robbie Rodimer are up for re-election. Mary Taylor, Mark Hunziker, Doug Stuart and Barbara Duval will continue to serve.
Brainstorming Ideas for 2013
All agreed that the Haunted House should become a tradition. Ann is recommending a pirate ship theme for next year and said we will need to ask volunteers for clear commitments ahead of time, especially for set up and clean up. We should also continue to participate in Community Day.
Liz G. asked if there was a way to work with Success by Six since many young families participate in their activities. Amanda will follow up.
We need to obtain Officers and Directors Liability Insurance this year.
Ann said that the National Association of Realtors has a “Good Neighbor” award for realtors who contribute to their communities. If someone were to nominate her and she won, the $10,000 award (or $2500 honorable mention) could go to CFC. The nominations are due May 18th. Ann will email the information.
Other Ideas:
Help with a new resident packet or possibly reviving the new residents’ orientation
Watch for grant opportunities and possibly collaborate with the Historical Society
Increase community participation in the Hunters Breakfast- perhaps Hunters and Shoppers Breakfast?
Revive Bean Hole Supper tradition
Have a community lunch which might attract young families
Get Baptist Building on the Historic Register
Lay ground work for getting grants
Continue to participate in the maintenance of the Baptist Building
Pilot a spring event such as a flower show or historic house tour
Next Meeting: January 8, 2013 at 7 PM at the United Church of Fairfax. Note the return to the 7 PM time
Questions? Contact Amanda Duling at asduling@gmail.com
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« on: December 16, 2012, 09:36:11 AM »
... And with seating. There's no where in town to grab a quick pizza or sandwich in the late afternoon/evening and sit and eat it. By the time I get anything home from town it's soggy or cold.
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« on: November 15, 2012, 03:41:40 PM »
You can also go to the Building Bright Futures web site at http://buildingbrightfutures.org/ Child Care Information System (BFIS) and look up Preschool/child care options in Franklin County. It provides a lot of info about each facility. I found it very helpful. Good luck!
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« on: October 22, 2012, 06:32:24 PM »
My daughter went to Main Street School in St. Albans when she was 3 and 4. It's a great program and she was well-prepared for Kindergarten this year.
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« on: October 17, 2012, 11:05:58 AM »
Citizens for Fairfax Community
Board Meeting
October 9, 2012
Present were: Amanda Duling*, Mark Hunziker*, Robby Rodimer*, Mary Skidmore Taylor* and Katrina Antonovich
Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting will take place December 4 at 7 pm at the Inn at Grace Farm. Desserts and beverages will be provided. The agenda will include a brief presentation about this year's accomplishments and a brainstorming of ideas for next year.
Grants: Mark talked with Corey about the grant from the Division for Historic Preservation. There was agreement in principle, but not enough time to work out priorities and matching funds. Katrina found a grant for which we qualify with one exception. Robby will research the requirements for this. Ann Cousins recommended that we visit a Pierce Hall in Rochester Vt, which Robby would be willing to do.
Nominating Committee: Board members are elected at the Annual Meeting. Mary agreed to chair this committee. Elizabeth Griffin, Robby Rodimer and Amanda Duling have expiring terms. Amanda and Robby agreed to continue to serve. Mary will check with Elizabeth. We agreed that more Board members were needed. The bylaws state that we will have no less than 6, nor more than 12 members. Mary will post a notice on Henry Raymond's Website. Katrina has some ideas which she will run by the people involved and then let Mary know who might be interested.
Haunted House: Plans for the Haunted House to take place in the Baptist Building October 26, 27 and 31 5-8 pm are well under way and much help is still needed. Ann Lemieux has created a wonderful design and will oversee decorating. Katrina has made a colorful poster and Ann Lemieux's niece, Amanda is taking care of media publicity. Work schedules and list of items need to be built and donated/loaned are available on Henry's website and Facebook. These can also be emailed out. The Recreation Department has generously offered to donate $500 for expenses related to this event, which will increase the proceeds going to CFC. Thank you! Much of what is purchased can be used in future years. For more information on how you can help, please contact Ann Lemieux, 802-849-6605 or Katrina Antonovich fairfaxparksandrec@yahoo.com
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 13th at 7:30 pm at the United Church of Fairfax.
Please contact me if you would like to be on our email list or if you would like more information about CFC.
Amanda Duling
asduling@gmail.com
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« on: October 02, 2012, 07:33:50 AM »
I second your London Calling & Roxanne, plus...
Tom Sawyer - Rush
Do You Want My Love - ELO
I Wanna Rock - Twisted Sister
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« on: September 27, 2012, 06:49:54 PM »
Hello All,
Below are some highlights from the September CFC meeting. If you would like a copy of the complete minutes, please contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com.
Pre-meeting Consultation with Ann Cousins of the Vermont Preservation Trust
Ann cited three examples of buildings where use was shared between a longstanding organization and a community group: Pierce Hall in Rochester, Saxtons River, Main Street Arts in Saxtons River, and the Historical Society in Cambridge. The usage and organizational relationships of each facility were discussed. Ann suggested a joint Masons/CFC field trip to Rochester to talk with them about their process and outcome.
The meeting was called to order by President Mark Hunziker at 7:24 pm. and the discussion with Ann Cousins continued.
Ann mentioned the Brookfield Old Town Hall which was purchased in 2002 for $95,000 by a community group. The group immediately started using the building while they made incremental improvements, just now adding bathrooms ten years later.
Annual Meeting: December 4th is the date of the Annual Meeting. Katrina will ask Liz Minor if we may once again hold the meeting at the Inn at Grace Farm. We will create a Nominating Committee next month.
Haunted House: October 26, 27, 31. Katrina is leading a committee.
The next meeting is Tuesday, October 9th at the Fairfax United Church. Please note the new time: 7:30 pm
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
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« on: September 01, 2012, 08:58:15 AM »
Below are highlights from the Citizens for Fairfax Community, Inc. (CFC) August 14th Board Meeting.
We are beginning to plan for a haunted house event around Halloween. This should be a fun way to bring families together this fall. Please email Katrina at fairfaxparksandrec@yahoo.com, Mark at mark@vtwellness.net or me if you are interested in helping.
Old Business
Spaghetti dinner: The spaghetti dinner was cancelled due to a lack of response. We discussed whether there might have been a way to make it work. It is unlikely that runners from out of town would be motivated to come into Fairfax for supper the night before. Perhaps local runners could have been attracted with more publicity. It is uncertain whether this is a viable idea for next year.
Haunted House: Katrina is a key person for this effort. Mary and Elizabeth have agreed to help and other volunteers would be needed. We discussed October 26 and 27 as possible dates.
Vision Committee/Town Plan: Amanda is our representative to this group. We agreed that it was important to have a community center as part of this vision. Mark will make sure that there is a picture of the Baptist Building in the new Town Plan.
Business Plan: There is a teacher who is willing to assign her students to work on our business plan. Amanda feels that we have to do a lot of research before we get to a level of planning appropriate for high school students. It is not yet clear whether we should have a stand alone business plan or one which incorporates the Recreation Department. Doug feels that senior activities will be key. Initially housing a teen center was identified as a need as well as creating a space for family activities.
New Business
Other Planning: Our goal for this year was to get our name out there and hold events at the Baptist Building. We have been partially successful but need to decide on next steps. The group agreed that another consultation from Anne Cousins of the Vermont Preservation Trust might be helpful at this point. Mark will contact Ann and see whether she might be available for our September meeting. Our Annual Meeting will happen in October or November.
The next meeting will be September 11th at 7 pm at Fairfax United Church. On the agenda will be future planning, the Annual Meeting and the Haunted House.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com.
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