About Franklin One

Meet the folks of Fairfax & Georgia

About Us

Fairfax and Georgia, Vermont make up Vermont's
Legislative District known as Franklin-1.
Many members of the community have contributed
to the creation and maintenance of this website.
You'll find biographies at the bottom of the page,
but first, some older stories from www.FranklinOne.com.

Past Frontpage Stories
by Chris & Colin Santee

Franklin-1 Rocked by Earthquake
Epicenter was in Canada on Wednesday

Lost Fairfax Cockatiel - FOUND on Hunt Street
Grey with orange cheeks, answers to Prudence.
Flew off about 9:00am yesterday in Fairfax.
Reward of $50 donated to Fairfax Food Shelf.
Thanks to Karen Hebert & Cynthia Pease

Governor Jim Douglas has proclaimed June 19th as
Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Vermont.
Juneteenth, the oldest African-American holiday
observance in the nation, celebrates the abolition
of slavery in the United States.

Fairfax Bike Maker Making Big News
Super Sized Cycles appeared in the Business
section of the New York Times on June 3, 2010.
Click Here to read the article.

Stuart Ireland Passes

Check this out Fairfax and Georgia
Liberty Mutual's Bring Back the 4th
We didn't win the Liberty Mutual Bring Back the 4th
Contest. Winners in the Small Town Category:
Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Springfield, Georgia;
Belmond, Iowa and Winslow, Maine.

French Club Rummage Sale at BFA Fairfax

Craftsbury hit by F-1 tornado !

Mark Rainville won the Ducky Race !
Cathy Larson finished third
Many townspeople enjoyed Community Day festivities
including the Fairfax Fletcher Westford Band.
Thanks to Katrina Antonovich.

Welcome Camden J. Villeneuve

Leon Thompson came to Fairfax Thursday
at the Community Library at B.F.A. Fairfax
I couldn't make the appearance, but afterwards Leon
told me he had fun. We hope you did too.

Surprise Open House for Charlotte McNall 2:00pm
was well attended at the Baptist Building

June 5th was Community Day & Annual Ducky Race.
Hundreds of Plastic Ducks floated downstream
from the bend in the Lamoille River near Fairfax
Salvage & Repair to the finish line in the
Fairfax Recreational Park & Path.
Community Day in Fairfax 9:00am to 4:00pm
in the Fairfax Recreational Park on the Lamoille.
9:00am Zumba in the Park
9:30am Little League Farm Girls Game
10:00am Bounce House Opens with other fun games !
11:00am Bike Parade w/ prizes for creativity and originality
Upstream at the bend on River Road, hundreds of plastic duckies
will be released at 11:00am to float slowly downstream to the
Recreation Park where the Finish Line will be a big gathering.
Kayakers in the water will report by radio the leading ducks'
numbers.
Tickets are on sale until one half hour before the race.
11:30am Lunch Begins, provided by Fairfax Football Boosters
12:30pm Fairfax Fletcher Westford Band begins
1:00pm Little League Farm Game
1:30pm Lunch Wraps-Up
2:00pm Little League Baseball Game
3:00pm the Masons will put on a Horseshoe Workshop.
4:30pm BFA Fairfax Lady Bullets

A smoky, hazy Memorial Day in Fairfax and Georgia.
Smoke is from Quebec Fires !
Wildfires in Canada Blow Smoke to Franklin-1
Vermont Thunder Rolls Through Georgia
Remember those who have fallen for us !

It snowed May 9th in Fairfax and Georgia, Vermont !

Traffic Director Hit by Car in Fairfax
On Thursday, at about 5:40pm, Craig Collins, traffic
director at A.W. Rich Funeral Home was struck by a
car and injured on Main Street in Fairfax.
Craig was taken to the hospital, but is now at Tom &
Daisy Collins' home.
Craig wishes to express his sincere thanks to
the Fairfax Rescue Squad for a speedy response.
A.W. Rich would also like to thank the Fairfax
Rescue Squad.

B.F.A. Fairfax is in mourning over the unexpected
death of a seventh grader at his home on Friday evening.
A.W. Rich is handling arrangements for Camden Larrabee.
A Memorial service was held at St. Luke Church,
on Thursday May 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with the
Reverend Julian Asucan officiating.
First Visitation was Wednesday May 12th, from 5:00pm
to 9:00pm at A.W. Rich, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax.
VTGrandpa.com has provided the full obituary.
Our prayers go out to the family.
A facebook page has been created for Camden.
All Middle School Sports were postponed.

FAIRFAX - Mr. James Parah of St. Albans, Vermont
and Ms. Lynn Parah of Fairfax, Vermont are proud
to announce the engagement of their daughter,
Allison Lea Parah, to Paul Andrew Lague, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Mary Lague of Fairfax.

Lost Cat Near BFA Fairfax FOUND

Annual walk raises awareness of homelessness.

"Big Trucks" came to BFA Fairfax early Saturday
morning for the kids' (and dads') entertainment.

Vermont Maple Fest Underway in St. Albans
A hot and packed Maple Festival in St. Albans
Vermont Sugar Makers Mixed About Proposal

MiVT: Growing Game Company !
by Jack Thurston of WCAX

Fairfax Landmark is Gone
by Fairfax Historical Society President Mike Cain

Happy Anniversary Henry & Maryann Raymond
49 years of marriage on September 3rd, 2009

On Saturday, April 3rd in Fairfax
Many Fairfax children enjoyed a Community Egg Hunt,
the Annual Birthday Bash and the Annual Welcome
Infant Social in a Success by Six Event.
Westford School has packed a bus full of
food for the Westford Food Shelf.
It headed over to the church around 8:00am.
Minor's Country Store in Fairfax received a
shipment of fishing tackle and supplies Thursday !
Jeff and I spoke about their coming Greenhouse !
Flowers will be blooming before we know it !
Found Yellow Lab in Fairfax Found Owner
Found Cat in North Fairfax

Mike Cain and I watched three hot air balloons
at the Recreation Park Saturday morning.
He had his camera with him, so check his site.
Henry has some posted on his site already.

Record High Temperatures Were Shattered
Warm Weather Doesn't Mean Gardening
Day two of record highs in Vermont
Vermonters celebrate record warm Friday
Our NEW record high for March 19th is 63 degrees.
Special thanks to the Filiberti's weather page.

Julie Benay Accepts Malletts Bay
Julie Benay to Malletts Bay ?

Carolyn Branagan - Mother of the Year

On Friday March 12, 2010 Countryside Children’s
Center was sold to Tom & Peggy Feerick.
The new name is Going Places Learning Center.

Missing Cat in Fairfax FOUND

Fairfax Senior Citizens Luncheon Tuesday
Special thanks to Marion Eastman
Fairfax Senior Luncheon
Fairfax Senior Luncheon

$15,000 Scratch Winner in Fairfax
Nan's Mobil sold a "Bingo" scratch ticket recently
worth $15,000 before taxes. $9,000 after.
Another $1,000 WINNER at Nan's Mobil.

Fairfax, Vermont - World's Best Maple Syrup
photos by JoAnne Wilkins
Pancake Supper at the United Church in Fairfax.
Vermont Maple Syrup's Sweet Start

Happy 50th Anniversary Jim & Jean Groseclose

Girl Scout Cookies in Georgia
Girl Scout Cookies were on sale at the Georgia
Market on Route 7 in Georgia, Vermont Friday
and Saturday by Georgia Troop # 30061

Sunday Afternoon Music in Westford
Bones Blankinship and Friends

Music in Fletcher
Mardi Gras Pot Luck & Dance
Featured: Jeff Chapman, Phil Mozeika, Rich Morin,
Dave DuPrat, Dick Lee, Scott Russell, Eric Arnzen,
Alzona Watson & Dylan Day.
Doors opeed at 7:00pm!

CCTA Up & Running in Milton
from the Milton Independent

Fairfax Photographer is a Finalist

It's the snowiest January ever !

Missing Golden with Blue Collar
Fairfax dog is missing from Fletcher Road

Hunter Rescued from Lake Arrowhead

Wandering Goats Found on Route 128
Owners have been found.

Georgia country musician finds her groove
from the Milton Independent

WCAX Champlain Bridge Demolition Video
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas pushed
detonation buttons at Monday's demolition
of the Lake Champlain Bridge at 10:00am.
They're Blowin' Up the Champlain Bridge
a song by Speedy Arnold of Keeseville, NY
Champlain Bridge Demolition Leads to Discovery

Uncle Mike's Snow Storm Photos
Biggest Snow Storm in Vermont History
Paul Legassey Dies at 52
"Uncle Mike"
Uncle Mike is okay !!!
HENRY'S BACK !!!
Henry Raymond is Okay
Fairfax Senior Luncheon with Santa
FBPA Votes to Disband
Fairfax Business & Professionals Association
called it quits at the end of 2009.
Fairfax Tree Lighting was the last event.
Happy 90th Birthday Art Webb
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HENRY RAYMOND
Happy Birthday JoAnne Wilkins
Happy 90th Birthday Ardelle Spaulding
Mildred Warren wants to thank the Masons for
their good work and kindness.
Four Girls Farm Reopens
from NECN in Boston, Massachusetts
Fire Flattened Fairfax Farm Reopens
Welcomed the public Saturday at the farm.
Burgers, dogs, ice cream & milk were enjoyed
by many friends and neighbors.
Henry Raymond got some great photos.
Click here to see some and here to see more.
Fox 44 has a video also.
Peter and Madonne Rainville were featured
on Channel 3 News Sunday evening.
The Rainvilles are rebuilding their barn
after a large fire destroyed it.

Crowd divided on Georgia wind project
from the Burlington Free Press
Wind farm generates comments
from WCAX
Wind opponents turn out in force
from the St. Albans Messenger
A Public Service Board Meeting was held
June 9th at 7:00pm at Georgia Elementary.
Georgia Mountain Community Wind met the public
for an informational meeting at 7:00pm in the
Elementary Gymnasium at BFA Fairfax.
About 50 people attended the event.
Georgia Mountain Photo (with windmills)
Also a blog discussion from Henry's Site.
Fairfax Selectboard Minutes 06/16/08
Georgia Mountain Wind made a presentation
Georgia Mountain Project Under Fire
Wind Farms Create Fake Storms
Severe storms appear on radar maps

Happy Birthday Imogene Collins
100 Years Old on September 27th, 2009
Imogene has 117 grandchildren, great grand-
children and great great grandchildren.
Imogene went to St. Luke Church for Mass
and continued up to the Fairfield School.
Henry Raymond has some great photos !

Happy Birthday Maryann Raymond

Franklin Farm's Future In Doubt
U.S. Government looking to take over land.

Lauri (Bellows) Fisher Is Home
Anyone wishing to send Get Well Wishes
may do so to:
Lauri Fisher, 35 Allen Irish Road,
Cambridge, Vermont 05444
Welcome Home, Lauri !!!
Lauri (Bellows) Fisher in Motorcycle Accident
You're in our prayers, Lauri and Dale

Fairfax Water Department is working on Buck
Hollow Road. Fairfax Road Crew was assisting.
Vermont Route 104 is being paved to St. Albans.
School is in session. Please drive safely.

Chester Ludlow gets a college degree
Thanks again, Henry.

Lamoille County Players presened Cinderella
Cinderella was Blaize Hall of Fairfax

Farmer's Market in Westford "On the Green"

Check out Therapy Dogs of Vermont

St. Albans Co-Op Spearheads Reform
Dairy farmers are losing money daily

Georgia quarry seeks to expand
Written By Michelle Monroe
in the St. Albans Messenger

Georgia Fall Festival Held
Many came to the Georgia Recreation Park
for games, kids activities and fireworks !!

School is back in session, please drive safely.
Please fly safely too, a hot air balloon had a
hard landing in Williston and a small plane
crashed at Morrisville Airport Monday.
The pilot also crashed a couple years ago in a
field next to the Fairfax Fire House.

Keys Found by Fairfax Rec Path

Maple Spouts Promise Longer Season

Vermont Schools Prepare to Fight Flu

Found Pony in Fairfax Finds Owner

Wood Ash Program Benefits Farmers
Farmers hope to spread treated sewage

Happy 400th Lake Champlain !!!!

Drivers Needed
Green Mountain Transit Agency
GMTA Shuttle to St. Albans

Freeze Warning Memorial Day !!!
Special thanks to the Girl Scouts
for planting the flowers at the blinking light
in dowtown Fairfax.

Georgia Youth Center Holds Grand Opening
from the St. Albans Messenger
Georgia Youth Center Grand Opening
Saturday, May 16th Walk-a-thon & Bar-B-Q

Happy 50th Anniversary Ron & Theresa Gross

Henry Raymond's site has a story on
Stimulus Money for Route 104 to St. Albans.
Mike Cain also has some great photos
from the Mock Car Crash.
Mock Car Crash at BFA Fairfax

New Walk-In Health Clinic in Georgia

Amy Kirschener, of Burlington, is looking to
Change the Market in Vermont,
and has started in Franklin County.

Vermont Maple Festival Kicked-Off Friday

Household Hazardous Waste Day
Fairfax Town Garage on Fletcher Road
Franklin-1 was Greening-Up Saturday

The Fairfax News
DMAchoice as seen in the paper.

Attention Vietnam Veterans
We're looking for BFA Fairfax Graduates
who served in Vietnam to e-mail here

Verizon/Fairpoint Switch Causes Problems
Our new e-mail is csantee@myfairpoint.net

Passport or EDL? a matter of choice
by Lisa Boucher - St. Albans Messenger

Captain Freed, Pirates Killed
Ship's Captain is from Underhill, Vermont.
Several folks at BFA Fairfax are Captain's friends.

At 8:00pm on March 28th, it was 60 degrees.
Nate Charbonneau thinks ahead to next winter
by Henry Raymond

Maple Sugaring is going on full force around Fairfax
and Georgia, Vermont and a snowy Sunday was a
perfect day for Hannah DuPrat's Pancake Breakfast
at St. Luke Church in Fairfax.
More Breakfast Photos by Henry Raymond
After days of beautiful weather, spring officially
began at 7:44am Friday and 48 hours later, winter
had returned to Franklin-1 with a light snow
falling and sticking to the ground.

A.J.'s Country Pantry is OPEN !!!
The Country Pantry is under New Ownership !
Henry Raymond was there taking photos.
Click on the link above to see the new owners.
Two waitresses (Amanda and Jessica) are A & J.

Ray Bouffard, owner of the New Georgia Market writes
"Please thank the many from Fairfax, Georgia, Milton,
Saint Albans and Swanton for helping me to raise $1,079
for the MDA Lockup !
Reverend Elizabeth said she was going to jail ??
Ray Bouffard, owner of the New Georgia Market
was also seeking bail !!!
Reverend Elizabeth and Ray were raising money
for a very noble cause.
Reverend Elizabeth also wanted to thank "the many".

Special thanks to Union Bank, Fairfax Pharmacy, all the
students in BFA Elementary and those from St. Luke, who
teamed up with FranklinOne.com to get holiday packages
to our troops serving overseas in Iraq.
Henry Raymond made a slide show
Fairfax Pharmacy has donated many,
many boxes of candy for our troops overseas.
More Cards Arrived Saturday !!!
Students from BFA Fairfax Elementary delivered
"Cards for the Troops" to FranklinOne.com.
We pass them along to Union Bank, who sends them
to troops in Iraq for the holidays.
Thanks, to Union Bank.
The students thought of this while they were
filling a bus full of food for the needy.
Cards came Saturday from kids at St. Luke.
Thanks to all our students at BFA Fairfax !!!
and all the young parishioners at St. Luke.

Special thanks to BFA Middle School students for gather-
ing over 1,000 food items for the Fairfax Food Shelf !!!
Henry Raymond has photos !!!

Scouts Troop 853 of Fairfax, Vermont
Boys in grades 1 through 5.
Join our Pack (open to Fairfax & Fletcher residents).
Call Cubmaster Robin Freeman at 524-6393
to find out how you can sign up and join in the fun !!

Fiddleheads T-Shirts $15 - Order Now !

Wonder Works
Toni Stone, of Wonder Works Studio, was the featured
professional, September issue of The Fairfax News.

Underage Drinking Forum Held
At BFA Fairfax, about 100 students were present.
Some alarming statistics were presented by Ethan
Dezotelle and Mary Fletcher of
Franklin County Caring Communities
Clicking on this link may save a life !
Thanks to Vermont State Police who also made
very informational and scary presentations
along with Dr. Fred Holmes.

The Georgia Public Library hosted
its monthly "Family Game Night" Wednesday,
April 8th beginning at 6:30pm.
Many games were available but if you wanted
to bring one, that was okay too !
The new 2009-2010 titles for the Dorothy Canfield
Fisher, Red Clover, and Green Mountain Book Award
books are on the library shelves now !

The Spring Coffee House
Held at BFA Fairfax
On Friday night, the Spring Coffee House was
hosted by VTLSP and the Music Department
from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the BFA MS Gym.
Entertainment was by the Drama actors with
a performance of One Acts: Whodunit!? and
2 short plays directed by Sheilagh Smith
and Lizzy Hubbard) and various talented
students from within BFA!
Watson Family Band played as well.

Justin Fleming Party
On Saturday, March 14th at the Fletcher Elementary
School, there was a dance/party from 8:00pm
till ??? for Justin Fleming !!!
Admission was $10 and the DJ is Bruce Russell.
Also on tap was a Raffle and a Pie Auction.
For more information call April at 849-9222.

A Wedding Has Been Announced

Missing One Year Old Dog
"Buster" is missing from River Road, Fairfax.

Below Zero Temperatures Return to Franklin-1
January 14th and 15th were below zero and now ten
days later, we are returning to dangerous conditions.
Please keep a safe eye on your sources of heat and
make sure they are free of fire hazards.
For your automotive needs, in Franklin-1, think of:
Rainville & Sons Collision and Repair 849-6811,
Ross's Auto 849-2231 & Fairfax Auto 849-6769.
Pick up supplies at the New Georgia Market, Minor's
Country Store, Fletcher General Store and Nan's.
Please drive slowly and safely !
Stay warm and stay safe in Franklin-1.

NASA Chief Griffin says goodbye to employees
Chief's brother is BFA's Ski Coach

Marc Sustic & Deborah Travis head to inauguration
Last time the couple was there was 9/11

Cement Truck Tours Fairfax
On Monday evening at BFA, just after 6:00pm,
horns started honking and heads turned to see
a Christmas Cement Truck all decorated with lights.
The truck pulled into BFA by the Community Library,
honked, waited for a while, and slowly
pulled away wishing all a Merry Christmas.

Lighting Up Fairfax
A new Fairfax tradition was born Saturday eve,
December 13th at the Fairfax Commons next to
J&L Hardware when the Fairfax tree was lit.
Santa Claus was there. Hot chocolate kept the
kids warm and ornaments were available for $5
to benefit the Food Shelf.
You can get one by calling Ann at 849-6605.
Photos by JoAnne Wilkins
Photos by Katrina Antonovich
Special thanks to Ann Lemieux of Dusty Trail
Realty, Nate Muehl, our New York Life Agent,
Tom Feerick of Feerick Fence and Diane Russin
of Countryside Children's Center and the FBPA.
Peg Bushey was there too, she's been doing a
tremendous job at the Fairfax Teen Center.
Mark Rainville was pulling kids on a hay ride.
Fairfax Commons was filled with smiling faces
on children and adults alike. Merry Christmas.

Gingerbread Houses Go Green in Fairfax

A Christmas Mystery

Just for the Holidays Gift Shop
Located on Main Street in Fairfax.
Open 10:00am to 7:00pm.

Operation Happiness
and cram it they do
from the St. Albans Messenger.
Cram the Complex - Food Drive
On Saturday, December 6th at Collins Perley Sports
Complex in St. Albans cars unloaded items of canned
fruit, vegetables, soups, meats, cereal, oatmeal,
pancake mix, pasta and pasta sauces, peanut butter,
rice, tuna fish and mayo, mac & cheese and
breakfast bars.
All proceeds benefit OPERATION HAPPINESS
& area food shelves (cash donations can be made to:
Operation Happiness in care of Franklin Grand
Isle United Way, PO BOX 387, St. Albans, VT
FranklinOne.com would like to commend B.F.A.
Fairfax Elementary for doing their own
"Bust the Bus" which delivered a bus-load of food
to Cram the Complex on Friday afternoon.

Tractor Fire on Main Street
A tractor caught fire and witnesses said the
"gas tanks must have blown up" across from
Minor's Country Store on Main Street (104)
Wednesday evening shortly after dark.
Thanks go out to the Fairfax Fire Department
who extinguished the blaze in the corn field.
Chief Potter said it was the tires blowing
out that made the loud boom.

Rewarding Work in Vermont

Two Men Save Toddler in New York

St. Luke Turkey Dinner at B.F.A.
Many, many folks enjoyed a lot of turkey Sunday,
November 2nd at the annual St. Luke Turkey Dinner
at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax.
But down in southeast Vermont
a massive fire engulfed a tire warehouse.
and in southwest Vermont
Killington Opened on November 2nd

Snow falls on Mount Mansfield October 3rd,
rain and sunshine mix in Franklin-1.

St. Albans Cuts Deal with Walmart

Snow Hits Franklin-1
Georgia Elementary Delayed 2 Hours
Winter Storm Warning October 29th
About 6" of snow were forecast for Franklin-1.

Foliage around Franklin-1
JoAnne provides Henry with some foliage photos.
Henry took some foliage photos too !
Enjoy Hunt Street foliage in Fairfax, Vermont.
Fall Foliage Helps Vermont Businesses

A moose was wandering around Laura's Woods
in Georgia in a backyard on Ballard Road on
Wednesday around 5:00pm, while many people
were clicking photos of the large animal.

DJ Charboneau is now a dad !!!

Franklin County Field Days
Dedicated to Doug Webb

Best Wishes to Maryann Raymond
Oct. 19 - Happy Birthday Maryann Raymond
Henry Raymond Award
(This may take a few minutes to download)
(and the video is on a small screen)
Thanks, Mr. Raymond, congratulations on your award !

Art in Bloom on Television
The Art in Bloom Festival held July 26th at
Swanson's Farm & Nursery in Fairfax, was
on LCATV, Comcast cable channel 15.
LCATV is cablecast in the communities of
Colchester, Milton and Georgia, Vermont.
DVD's are available, e-mail for information.
Art in Bloom Festival Shines !
From 10:00am to 4:00pm, on Saturday, Franklin-1
enjoyed a beautiful day and at Swanson's Farm &
Nursery, musicians and artists played and displayed.
The place was packed at 4:00 when people began
taking tents down with not much time to spare as
the winds picked up, the skies darkened and we
got a little storm in Fairfax.

It was a tornado in Cambridge
from WCAX Channel 3
Cambridge Barn Raising
Original barn destroyed by tornado.

Swanson's Farm & Nursery had wreath making
in their greenhouse December 1st and Henry Raymond
was down there with his camera. Thanks, Henry !!
Nicole Swanson and Shelly Pottala made him one !

The Fairfax Community Chorus and the Fairfax, Fletcher
and Westford Band performed their Annual Christmas
Concert Sunday afternoon in the BFA Fairfax gym.
Mrs. Santa Claus made an appearance and gave many
children bags of candy.
Refreshments were provided and served, courtesy of
Minor's Country Store.

There was a Fall Savings Lighting Event at
J & L Hardware in Fairfax, Vermont.
There were energy demonstrations, reduced price compact
fluorescent light bulbs and information was available
to answer your energy related questions.
The event was sponsored by Efficiency Vermont.
St. Albans Messenger Article

Happy 89th Birthday to Ardelle Spaulding

Henry Raymond has four women in his life

Georgia Seeks Volunteers to map forgotten byways.
from The St. Albans Messenger.

Lost Dog Finds Owner
A dog found near Minor's Country Store in Fairfax
has been reunited with his owner.
Special thanks to Andy Naylor & Stacy Wells.

According to Gary Sadowsky of WCAX 2007 was the
3rd warmest October on record and 10th wettest.

Rainvilles Reunion
In October, 2007, The Country Pantry in Fairfax
was the sight for the Rainville Family Reunion.
Some Rainville's came from as far away as four
hours nord of Montreal.

Just for the Fun of It Community Meal
On Thursday evening, from 5:00-6:30pm, there was
a "Just for the Fun of It" Community Meal at
the United Church in Fairfax.

October 19th, 2007 At 1:35pm, it was 76 degrees.
Friday seemed like a good day to go to the beach.
Foliage in Franklin-1 was gorgeous this year.
If you're reading this from out-of-state, and
you're thinking of visiting the Green Mountains,
Come to Vermont in October 2008 !!!
Reds, yellows, oranges, still some greens, wow.
Enjoy the foliage in Fairfax and Georgia.
Fall Foliage touring in Vermont

On Tuesday, October 23rd from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
there was a Travelogue of Nicaragua, about the
tremendous spirit of the people of Nicaragua,
hosted by Elizabeth Griffin in the Fairfax
Community Library.

Lost Man on Carroll Hill Road - Found
There was an extensive search for a lost man Friday
night and Saturday morning on Carroll Hill Road
in Fairfax. The lost man has been found.
At 7:00pm Friday night a man was reported missing.
It appeared he had gone for a walk and become lost.
Fairfax Fire Department began to search and Franklin
County Sheriff's Department joined in.
Vermont State Police also searched with canine units.
Special thanks to New England Search & Rescue.
Special thanks to Colchester Rescue.
A Homeland Security helicopter with heat sensors
arrived in Fairfax and touched down near 1:00am.
Heavy rains hampered the rescue efforts and at sun-up
the search escalated.
At about 10:00am, the man was found by a couple of
hunters on Cherrierville Road.
WCAX Video & Story

Harvest Music Festival Jams in Rain
Swanson's Farm & Nursery hosted the first ANNUAL
Fairfax Harvest Music Festival !!!
Bands started making music at 11:00am.
Festivities continued through 4:00pm
Some of the bands featured were Hubcats,
a creative blend of acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin and
vocal harmonies covering classic and contemporary folk
and rock songs; FM, Classic Rock spanning the course
of four decades, cover The Stones, Sting and many more;
Alzona Watson, some of our local young rising stars.
Alzona Watson Band from Fairfax Music Fest
This band filled the Green with high energy instrumentals
and Mzz Watson and the Puddle Jumpers, stunning vocals
and tight arrangements of a marvelous mix of Soul, Blues and
Rock. PW and the Arrowhead Ramblers, Classic Country
from Franklin County.
All proceeds will benefit Fairfax's Recreation,
Fairfax Fire Department and Fairfax Rescue Squad.
For more information, e-mail here

Families Welcome Vermont Guard Home
Investment Firm to buy Husky

Special thanks to Toni Stone !
Ken Squier was Named Citizen of the Year !
Henry Raymond has some "small town thoughts".

Fairfax Selectman Bill Ormerod met with DOT
to check safety on our town's back roads.

Found Dog
"Maya" was found safe and sound.

Found Male Chihuahua Near United Church
Owner has been found !!! Thanks to all.

Apple Sunday at United Church
by Reverend Elizabeth Griffin
If you are new to Fairfax, the United Church of Fairfax
is the little brick church on the corner of Fletcher
Road, near the bakery.
The building has stood on that corner since 1848 !
We are not a mega-church, we don't have lots of
electronics, but what we do have is a friendly
congregation committed to the fellowship of the Gospel.
We have a tradition called "Apple Sunday" which is a
celebration of autumn, of harvest, of all God's
blessings, including children--which is why Sunday
school began on Apple Sunday !
Our Sunday school began on Sunday, September 16th
during worship, which was held at 10:45am.
Sunday school classes are for pre-schoolers through 7th
grade.
Even if you have never been to church,
you are welcome to join our worship fellowship and
bring your child to Sunday school.
For further information, contact Rev. Elizabeth
at pastorliz@earthlink.net.

3 Car Accident on Main Street
photos by Henry Raymond
Traffic was backed up for about a half an hour on
Main Street in Fairfax in front of the entrance to
the Fairfax Commons Shopping Plaza.
One person was transported to the hospital.
Thanks to Fairfax Fire & Rescue.

Driver Wrecks Car Twice
Vermont teachers high in numbers
Milton Search for Missing Prisoner
Essex Shootings Remembered in St. Albans
Will Democrats' new tax help us ?
Could "Crowd Farms" produce energy ?
An M.I.T. duo believes it can !!!
Violent Crime on Rise - Away from Cities !!!
"Bank Robber" caught in Fairfield
Security Photos Capture Robber
Children, 8 & 13, in ATV Accident
Georgia will not get single zip code.
For All Franklin County Firefighters
Henry Raymond is Smarter than a chipmunk !
Thanks, Henry
Can vaccines lead to autism ?
Scuba Diver Saves Boy in Lake Champlain
Andrew Richardson is hero

Bus Driver - Move That Bus !!!
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas showed up to help !
You can help others here in Franklin County too,
by walking or biking along Lake Champlain !
Habitat for Humanity
Franklin Grand Isle Chapter
2nd Annual Bike/Walk-a-thon
Saturday, September 15th, 2007
50, 32 & 15 mile routes for bikers !
5.5 mile route for walkers.
All routes begin at the Habitat for Humanity
warehouse on Airport Road in Highgate, Vermont.
New Orleans Homeless Should Make Us Be Grateful
Many people in America are suffering now.

Memory Walk for Alzheimer's
Saturday in St. Albans
Join Governor Jim Douglas, Randy Brock and more !

News is stranger than, well I'll let you decide...
Alligator shot on Route 108 in Bakersfield
Yes, an alligator was shot in Bakersfield, Vermont.

Steve and Rebeka Gomez in the Philippines
Steve's mom is Rebecca Gomez, one of those smiling.
faces you see at the Fairfax Post Office.
Special thanks to Henry Raymond for the link.

Attention all veteran US Sailors
who were part of the RVAH Aviation community !
We are looking for you.
Please go to RVAH12.COM and sign the guestbook.

St. Michael's Playhouse
Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys
What is the exact time ?

Reports to FranklinOne.com indicate that mailboxes
have been vadalized around Fairfax.
Anyone with information is urged to call the
Vermont State Police at 524-5993
Messing with the mail is FEDERAL kids, very serious.

Colin Santee was in Washington, D.C. with Upward Bound.

Play Vermont Lottery

Red Sox' Lister beat cancer, Indians

Lamoille River Sweep held Sunday !!!
As you can see from the pictures,
we pulled a lot of junk from the river and the banks.
Thanks so much to everyone who helped out today !
Also special thanks to David Shea from All Metals
Recycling for donating the metal-only dumpster,
Gary Stewart for bringing the tractor,
Mark Hunziker for bringing his canoe,
and Don Pigeon for dealing with all those tires.

Guided Backpacking and Day Hikes on The Long Trail
web: www.hikeu.com

Fairfax Art was In Bloom !!!
The "First Annual Fairfax Art in Bloom Festival" was
held Saturday, to benefit the Fairfax Fire Department and
the Fairfax Rescue Squad at Swanson's Farm & Nurseries
on Main Street in Fairfax.
"My goal is to make this a yearly event with fine
arts, live music, food, baked goods, activities
for children with a great opportunity to win
wonderful prizes," said Shelly Pottala organizer.
Henry Raymond has a great Slide Show !

Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier presented
The Selfish Giant
Featuring Victoria & Abigail Howard, of Fairfax.
Last Day was Sunday July 29.
www.lostnationtheater.org

Rollover Fatality
Fairfax Fire & Rescue responded to their fourth
accident call in 32 hours, Thursday evening.
Another car had rolled over in Fairfax.
Dale Littlefield, 22, of Fletcher was killed.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

250 Vermont Volunteers deploying to Iraq
Vermont Air Guard Member Honored

June 1st issue of The St. Albans Messenger
featured the Town of Fairfax.
Another Fairfax page appeared June 15th featuring
the 20th annual Pie & Ice Cream Social.
Friday, June 29th featured BFA Fairfax & the 4th.
July 13th featured Fred Griffin's poetry class &
July 27th featured the Art Festival & River Sweep.
Next Fairfax News Feature - Friday, August 10th

Donations for Local Fire victims !
Look for the cans at local stores to help out.

Congratulations to Springfield, Vermont
Home of The Simpsons

Strike Up the Band
The Fairfax, Fletcher, Westford Band played "On the Green"
Tuesday evening, July 24th, at B.F.A. Fairfax.
About 35 people turned out with kids dancing with parents
and a flyover by a Medivac helicopter (unscheduled).
The theme from "Mission Impossible" was sharp along with
a wide variety of show tunes, marches and more.
Their next concert will be July 29th at 7:00pm at the
Binghamville Ice Cream Social.
Then, August 5th at the Westford Commons Ice Cream Social.
The band is always looking for new members and anyone
interested may call 849-6760.
The Community Library has some other performers coming;
this summer "on the green" and a schedule of all the
library's entertainers, please check back soon.

United Church News
During July the United Church holds worship at
the Baptist Church Building on Main Street.
In case you are new to town, that is the brick
church building on the hill with the neo-classical
facade.
It was built as the First Baptist Church of Fairfax
in 1848, and in 1939 it merged with the Methodist
Church of Fairfax to become part of a federation.
Worship will be held at the usual time, 10:45,
the pastor is the same, Reverend Elizabeth,
and there is child care during worship.
If you are new to Fairfax and would like further
information you may call Rev. Elizabeth at 849 -6588,
or email at pastorliz@earthlink.net

Fairfax residents enjoyed celebrations in June
at the Recreation Park's Grand Opening June 2nd,
the Class of 2007 graduated June 17th,
Minor's Country Store turned 30 on June 23rd and
the Fairfax Historical Society held their 20th annual
Pie & Ice Cream Social on June 24th.
Festivities began in Westford at 11:00am with
hot dogs, hamburgers and strawberry shortcake
on the Green in Westford Commons. A Dunk Booth and
a Library Book Sale were featured.
A Letter to the St. Albans Messenger
What the 4th of July means to a serviceman's wife

Governor Douglas called Vermont media June 19th
from Shanghai, China & FranklinOne.com listened.
He's "Opening doors and building relationships".
Did you know that Vermont has a Chamber of Commerce
Office in China ? Is that a waste of money ?
Marselis Parsons reported on the Channel 3, WCAX
$400,000,000 of Vermont's products are purchased
by the good people of China ! $ 400 Million !
We'll have more on his trip this evening.

A stalled small aircraft landed safely
in a hayfield in Fairfax Saturday at 1:00pm.
Darren Perron has more
One occupant, the pilot, escaped injury
and the Fairfax Fire Department responded.
The plane was experimental and on its way from
South Hero, Vermont to Stowe, Vermont.
The landing gear was damaged in the hard landing.
WCAX has more on this
Henry Raymond was onhand for photos

I took a trip to Montpelier June 14th and spoke
woth Greg Farnham and Heidi Tringe at Vermont
Information Technology Leaders (VITL) about
Electronic Medical Records.

Nathan Muehl, of Fairfax, has been named a member of
the 2007 Career Development Conference of New York
Life Insurance Company.
Members of the Career Development Conference are among
the most successful of New York Life’s newer agents.
Qualification for this honorable recognition has been
a standard of excellence at New York Life since 1995.
As a member of the Career Development Conference,
Muehl was invited to attend 6 days of training in
Dallas, Texas in May.
This training will reinforce all of the great work that
he has done for people and will help him enhance his
knowledge in the financial services profession.
Nathan has been working with individuals since 1998
and enjoys the difference that he has made in their
lives. Nathan has been a member of the Fairfax Business
and Professional Association since 2006 and enjoys
working with the association to find was to help
improve the community.
Nathan resided in Fairfax with his wife Kathi Muehl
(Ellsworth). They have moved into her grandfather's
Ralph Ellsworth) house. Ralph passed away in 2006.

Franklin Grand Isle Habitat for Humanity
Machia new Chair at Habitat for Humanity
Rob Cioffi and Chris Santee are the newest
members of the F.G.I.H.F.H. Board of Directors.
The group is currently building a duplex in
Swanton, Vermont with Alburg(h) plans after that.
Three Ways You Can Help !!!

Vermont's Sweetest Festival
Maple Sugar Festival in St. Albans, Vermont
Vermont's Maple Syrup Producers Celebrate
Franklin-1 had one of the best seasons in years.
e-mail here for Maple Syrup

4th of July is a killer on rural roads
Please, drive safely this holiday WEEK
Vermont State Police Beef Up Patrols
2 killed, 2 injured in NY in bizarre crash
Truck Plunges off I-89 into Lamoille River !
Driver is alive !!!
Richmond accident closed I-89 for 2 hours
Woman dies in Corinth car crash
Barre man dead after motorcycle crash
Burlington Celebrated Fireworks July 3rd

Minor's Country Store turned 30
There was a party with a band at the store.
Prizes, give aways, hot dogs and much more.
Chris Santee won a die-cast NASCAR and his son
Cale Santee won a beautiful new bike.

My brother-in-law's team (the Poachers) won a
$22,900 boat and trailer in the Lake Champlain
Fishing Derby !

Mary Kay Raymond has written a very nice thank you
note to the Fairfax firefighters who recently saved
her cats during her recent house fire.
Her dad, Henry Raymond has posted the note on his site.
There was a fire at Mary Kay Raymond's house
on Fletcher Road. Mary Kay is one of
Henry Raymond's daughters and Henry has some photos
up on his web site. Our thanks to God that Mary Kay
and her pets made it out unharmed. Some of Mary Kay's
friends have gotten tarps to prevent the rain from
getting unto the house.

June 9th was the 2nd Annual Outdoor Craft Fair
& Flea Market at 234 River Road in Fairfax.
Vendors showed artwork, crafts, food and antiques.

May 26th started with a parade in Georgia at 9:30am.
Parade route ran from GEMS to the Veteran's Monument
at the Georgia Town Office Building.
Hat's off to Colin Conger for his hard work.
At 11:00am, Governor Jim Douglas was at the site
for the ceremonies.
Franklin County Senators Don Collins and Sara Kittell
were there.
Franklin-1 Representatives Carolyn Branagan of Georgia
and Gary Gilbert of Fairfax were there also.

2007 OPEN STUDIO / ART SHOW AND SALE
Valerie Ugro held an open studio/art show May 26th
at 266 Huntville Rd., in Fairfax, Vermont.
Valerie displayed her new work, a full series of Utah
mountains and new miniatures of "Pets I have known
and loved" Valerie Ugro 802 849-6185.
Valerie's Web site.

Josh Langelier & Dave Paquette
are now in the USA, and that's not classified.
Dave's folks met them in Maine.
Fairfax Men, Far Away
Josh Langelier and Dave Paquette.
"Vermont Seabees in HOA"
Special thanks to the U.S. Navy

Cabot Creamery Cheese Impresses England
It has been reported to FranklinOne.com that
Cabot Creamery Cheese, of Vermont has taken
two silver medals at a world competition in
London, England.
www.vermontagriculture.com.

Vermont Guardian Goes Paperless
"becomes first paperless newspaper in VT"
FranklinOne.com, formerly Franklin One,
the newspaper for Georgia and Fairfax, Vermont
begs to differ !
We went paperless almost two years ago !!!
The Fairfax News is in its 31st year of print.

Walt McLaughlin, author of Forest Beneath My
Fingernails, spoke about his book and the Long
Trail in Vermont at the Georgia Public Library on
Thursday, March 15 at 6:30, just in time to dream
about being out in the woods again!
For more, call 524-4643

The Fletcher RoughRiders Snowmobile Club met
at the Fletcher Union Meeting Hall building.
Contact Mike Farmer at 849-2995 or George Wimble
at 849-6499 with questions.

Montpelier's Capital Plaza Hotel was this year's site
for this year's Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers
Annual Meeting, on Monday, February 26.
The day began with registration and refreshments
at 8:30 a.m., followed by remarks from
the organization's president
David Marchant of River Berry Farm in Fairfax.

Volunteers were at Gilles Rainville's barn for
snow removal duty. His roof was in danger.
Special Thanks to Henry Raymond for getting
the word out that a neighbor needed a hand.

For those who chuckled at my 10 minute video,
of a tour through Fairfax's Main Street,
I bring you about 10 seconds of video of a
thermometer reading -19 degrees.
Video from Enosburg, through The St. Albans
Messenger.
You folks waiting for DSL have no idea what
you are missing.

In Vermont, we were promised property tax relief.
We were promised health care.
We get this
Is this the most important issue ???
Republicans to push for Civil Confinements

St. Albans teens start fire

FWSU met at BFA Fairfax December 19th.
GEMS Budget should be approved January 2nd.
We knew it was coming, Winter Started at 7:22pm
on December 21st.
Sunrise was at 7:25am - Sunset at 4:16pm 12/21/06
There were 8 hours, 51 minutes of the sun being up.

Vermont State Police chased a four wheeler near BFA.
The ATV is too wreckless near students to overlook.
Will the driver please not speed near our kids ???

Woman Missing from Westford
Woman May Have Been Seen Saturday
Henry Raymond has a webpage up with a photo.

Good news for Vermont landowners as prices in
Vermont continue to climb !!!
Henry Raymond has updated his site with sales
in Fairfax. Click here and on Public Records.

Could Franklin-1 Generate Its Own Power ?
Could tiny windmills pop-up in our yards ?
Could we excercise for money ?
Could school kids be an untapped energy source ?

If your home value is still increasing,
and the tax rate is coming down,
you should be happy, right ??
Not when your tax bill is still going up !

On November 30th:
It was Sunny & 65 degrees in Franklin-1.
60 degrees was the previous high temperature.

Teen girl missing in Lamoille County

St. Albans Bar Fight
Fairfax 21 year old arrested

South Burlington School Board
Faces Criminal Charges !!!

Ruling Says S.B. Meeting Okay

Better to Give

Bishop Salvatore Matano came to St. Albans

Franklin County's teen drug court

Christmas Concert Held on 12/10 at BFA
Fairfax Fletcher Westford Band & the
Fairfax Community Chorus held a Christmas
Concert at 2:00pm in the H.S. gymnasium
with Santa Claus on hand !!!!!
Refreshments were provided.
Henry Raymond was onhand with his camera

It was Customer Appreciation Day Friday
at Fairfax Pharmacy from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Minor's Country Store from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Cookies, Cider, Door Prizes and more !!!
Henry Raymond was onhand with his camera.

Local Mom Leaves Kids In Car

Henry Raymond reports some sad news

Fairfax Armed Robber Caught
FranklinOne.com has confirmed the arrested man
is from River or Goose Pond Road in Fairfax.
Thanks to Vermont State Police, Franklin County
Sheriff's Department, St. Albans City Police and
all the New Hampshire State Police. Outstanding !
St. Albans Messenger story

Fairfax Woman Helps Organize National Feed-In

River Road is Open to traffic
River Road Project - By Henry Raymond
A Bridge to Build on River Road
Photos as of September 21
Project Nears Completion
Thanks, Henry.

Another Man Steals Hand Guns
He Was Caught on Videotape
Note the description. It's close to Minor's.
Dark hoodie with white South Pole t-shirt.

3 People Stabbed in Barton
Car in Milton Hit by Shot Gun Blast
Real Life Stranger than Fiction
St. J Man Has a Bad Day

The annual Community Thanksgiving Service,
open to all members of the Fairfax community,
was held at St. Luke's Church on
Sunday, November 19th, at 7:00pm.
This was a great opportunity to gather in
community to reflect on and celebrate our
thanksgiving heritage.
Worship leaders were the new priest at St. Luke's,
Father Rome and Rev. Elizabeth, from the United
Church.
Other members of the community participated
including Adam Benay and Amit Saini.

Judge Ed Cashman Speaks Out

Judge Rejects Plea Deals !!!

Chris Santee

Born in Albany, New York, to Harold and Marcia (Sweeney)
Santee, Chris graduated from The Albany Academy in 1974.
His mother, Marcia, passed away in 1969 and Harold married Helen Francis (McDonnell) Santee of Cambridge, New York.
He attended Syracuse University, joined the US Navy and attended the United States Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, Rhode Island before moving to Vermont and finishing his formal education at Champlain College.
While in the US Navy, Chris served aboard the USS Nimitz working on the flight deck and was stationed in Key West, Florida with RVAH-6.
After the service, he moved onto Wall Street where he became the CEO and Editor of The Wall Street Small Cap Report.
His father, Harold, passed away in 2000 on Merritt Island, in Florida.
Chris now lives in Fairfax, Vermont, where he is the majority shareholder of TwoKidsToys.com, which owns The Fairfax News, this website and more.
Fan of New York Giants, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Canadiens, Syracuse Orange, BFA Fairfax, St. Michael's & Lyndon State baseball and Tony Stewart.
You can reach Chris at csantee@myfairpoint.net

Happy Birthday to my sister Leslie Santee Siskin
My sister's site

Pie & Ice Cream Social Coming Up !!!
by Mike Cain
The year was 1988. The Fairfax Historical Society
was in tough financial straights and in need of a
fundraiser. Gene Cain, Society member and former
secretary, wanted to do something "old-fashioned"
and thought a social with homemade pies would go
over well. She made arrangements to have the Social
on the front lawn of the Baptist Building on Main
Street. She contacted the Fairfax-Fletcher-Westford
Band to do a concert. She then contacted all the
people she knew that made pies.
Everyone was willing to help.
In August of 1988, the first Pie and Ice Cream
Social was held. And it was a hit.
Prices were kept low, so if someone wanted seconds,
they could afford it.
Gene passed away a year later, but her children
have kept the Pie and Ice Cream Social going.
Daughter, and former Society president, Margie,
continued her mother's idea. Now, son, and current
president Michael, makes all the arrangements of
soliciting pies and ordering ice cream from Minor's
Country Store.
It is the annual main fundraiser for the Fairfax
Historical Society, and it is the official start
to summer, held the last Sunday in June.
It is still held on the front lawn of the Baptist
Building on Main Street.
The Fairfax-Fletcher-Westford Band provides the
music. And all the pies are still homemade.
In 2009
Sunday June 24th at 7pm marked the 20th anniver-
sary of Gene Cain's "old-fashioned" evening.
Henry Raymond has some more photos

Fairfax Historical Society Met Sunday Eve
The Civil War at the Mitchell home on Main Street.

Happy Birthday Union Bank Fairfax
8 Years ago 04/22, Union Bank opened in Fairfax.
FranklinOne.com thanks Union Bank for 8 Great Years.

The Fairfax Historical Society
met Sunday March 25th at 2:00pm in the
Fairfax Community Library.
The program looked at the New Hampton
Institute; a Theological and Literary
prep school located in Fairfax in the
latter half of the 1800’s.
Some new information has surfaced about
the buildings after it was no longer
a school.
For more information, please call 849-6638.

The Fairfax Historical Society Museum
If you have and friends in town or relatives visiting, and
you would like to see the museum, give Mike Cain a call
at 849-6638, and he can arrange something.

The Fairfax Historical Society Museum
was open for the 2006 season from
July 2nd - August 27th from 2-4pm.
Our museum is located at 1181 Main Street
across from Ross's Auto Repair.
If you have a class, or scout troop, or friends
or family coming to town and would like a tour
of the museum, please contact us.
You can call Society President Michael Cain at
849-6638, or e-mail him at m2cain@verizon.net
We do not charge for tours, but we do
accept donations.
The Fairfax Historical Society had
their annual picnic meeting Sunday, August 20th,
at their museum located at 1181 Main Street.
Check Uncle Mike's site for more.
June 25, 2006 was the Annual Pie and
Ice Cream Social and Band Concert on the
front lawn of the Baptist Building on Main St.
Homemade pies with some ice cream and a band
concert by the Fairfax-Fletcher-Westford Band.
The Pie and Ice Cream Social started at 7pm.
The Fairfax Historical Society meeting,
scheduled for Sunday May 21st, was post-
poned to Sunday June 11th at the museum.
There was a work detail from 1-3pm, when
we got the place straightened up for the
new season. Shortly after 3pm, there was
the regular meeting.
The program for the late afternoon was
an old-fashioned Show and Tell.
If you had something old of personal or
sentimental value, you could come share
your story with the rest of us.
There was also be a showing of new items at
the museum.
For more information, please call 849-6638.
The Fairfax Historical Society had
their annual picnic meeting Sunday, August 20th,
at their museum located at 1181 Main Street
starting at 5pm.
General discussion and meeting took place
during the picnic.
Following the picnic was a showing of new
items that have arrived at the museum.
People could bring a supper for themselves,
if they liked.
Drinks and dessert were provided.
Public was invited to attend and participate.
Michael R. Cain
President
Fairfax Historical Society
PO Box 145
Fairfax, Vermont 05454




Christmas Eve - One Year Ago
A Sad Day in Fairfax History by Mike Cain

Steeple Returns to
Fairfax Skyline
by Chris Santee

Steeple Returns to Fairfax Skyline
Fairfax gets landmark look back
On Friday, October 2nd, at 9:00am, Fairfax res-
idents saw the steeple returned to our skyline.
Steeple Market is coming back to town.
Steeple Market has a website
It's just started, so watch it grow !
Community on the mend from NECN
Video from Fox 44
Video from WCAX with Andy Potter
Video from WPTZ Channel 5
Article by Lisa Boucher - St. A. Messenger
A slideshow by Mike Cain

Steeple Market Burns Christmas Eve 2008

Fire Destroys Steeple Market
An historic landmark in the heart of Fairfax
was destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve.
Henry Raymond's site has lots of photos.
About 8:00pm, Wednesday evening, a neighbor
called 911 after he saw smoke coming from the
building. Thick black smoke was coming out of
the foundation and the back basement door.
Firefighters struggled with very thick smoke,
high heat and 40+mph winds. Flames came out
the back door on the second floor an hour later.
Flames spread through the kitchen to the steeple.
Cathy Thayer got an interesting photo,
By 11:00pm, the steeple had fallen into the
blazing fire. There were no injuries.
At least one man is homeless. More to come.
Thanks to all the firefighters from many towns.
Constructed in 1872
Burlington Free Press Story

Collection Offering
One man was homeless from the fire Christmas
Eve at Steeple Market.
Minor's Country Store had a donation bucket.
Mike's Okay
The man displaced by the fire stopped by and
it's a pleasure to report he's doing okay.
He's staying at a friend's house in Fairfax.
Mike expresses his heartfelt thanks
Some of Fire Victim's Belongings Saved
A charred chest was recovered with belongings.
Channel 3's Andy Potter was in Fairfax Friday
to do a story on Steeple Market. He spoke with
Fairfax Fire Chief Dean Potter and Fairfax
Historical Society President Mike Cain, who
is also a member of the Fairfax Fire Department.
Watch Channel 3 News.
"Uncle Mike" has amazing photos of the fire.

Steeple Fire Started in Basement
Cause unknown, but not suspicious.
Steeple Market Fire Damage
estimated at one million dollars !
Steeple People Making Calls
Several folks in Fairfax and one in Georgia are
making phone calls and researching funds that may
be available to help re-build. Pierre Menard,
owner of Steeple Market has not made any decisions.
FranklinOne.com will keep you posted. We have
received dozens and dozens of calls and e-mails.
I have contacted the Department of Commerce &
Community Development in Montpelier.
Steeple Future Uncertain
by Matt Sutkowski Burlington Free Press
Special Thanks to the Fairfax Fire Department
Thanks also to Georgia, Milton and St. Albans Fire
Departments for assisting on Christmas Eve.
Thanks to the Cambridge Fire Department.
A Letter of Thanks
From the Fairfax Selectboard
Regarding the Steeple Market Fire.
It's Got A Steeple On It !!!
Pierre Menard, owner of Steeple Market, came
before the Fairfax Selectboard Monday night and
presented a preliminary drawing of what a new
Steeple Market may look like. He hopes to re-build,
but it might take a couple months for insurance.
He will make a final decision at that time.
The preliminary drawings have a steeple on top, but
the building is not as tall since there are no apart-
ments upstairs. Pierre and the Board need to work out
water allotments, but no problems were seen.
A meeting with the Development Review Board will
also be needed somewhere down the road.
Pierre is doing well and sends his thanks to all.
Insurance Snarls Steeple Rebuild

The Fairfax News (Jan.) Online !!!
Thanks to Henry Raymond for putting a PDF on
his website of Fairfax's Local Newspaper.
Tuesday's Vermont Section of the Burlington
Free Press featured Steeple Market.
Steeple Market demolition is finished !

Other Local Historic Fires

January 17th in Fairfax History
from the Vermont Book of Days

Fire Destroys Historic Fairfield Building

Union Bank
by Chris Santee

Union Bank has a branch located at the
junction of Routes 128 and 104 in Fairfax.
Since they have been in Fairfax, they have
been a very positive influence to residents'
and local businesses' financial interests.
Currently, they have a donation box for our
troops overseas and they have generously
donated to Katrina Relief as well as many
local non-profit organizations in the past.

Union Bank
Union Bank is pleased to announce the official
opening of its brand new St. Albans office,
located at 15 Mapleville Depot, directly across
from the Collins-Perley Sports Center.
The Grand Opening ceremonies took place Saturday,
October 18th, 2008. Open Saturdays !

Finely Finished Carpentry
David E. DuPrat - (802) 524-3713
Specializing in Fine Finish Work !
All Aspects of Home Building !
Porches & Decks !
Renovations !
(802) 524-3713

Fairfax Video Gallery
by Chris & Colin Santee

BFA Fairfax Senior Night 07 Part I & Part II
Lady Bullets Host Spartans (1st H)
JV Lady Bullets host Winooski.
Video of Valentine's Day Blizzard
Video JV Bullets hosting Peoples
Video Bullets - Peoples 1st half
Video Bullets - Peoples 2nd half
Lady Bullets/Enosburg Senior Night
Bullets vs. Richford Video
Video of JV vs. Lake Region
Bullets Sweep Winooski Spartans
JV won big and varsity held on 62-57.
Seth Rebeor covered D.J. Campbell tightly.
Alex Weber led the Bullets' scoring.
Winooski was undefeated with 8 wins.
BFA JV vs. Winooski
BFA Bullets vs. Winooski
10 Minute Drive Through Fairfax, Vermont
Lamoille River Tour
Through Fairfax covered bridge
Lunch in Fairfax
Shepardson Hollow Road
DON'T DO THIS IN FAIRFAX !!!
DON'T DO THIS IN FAIRFAX Part II
BFA Bullets Basketball Practice
House Fire in North Fairfax
Henry Raymond has photos also.
Thanks to Fairfax & Georgia Fire Departments
Video of falling tree just missing car
from Rutland, Vermont.
JibJab
The Burlington Free Press readers have sent
in their photos documenting the
Valentine's Day Snowstorm

Teenage Wasteland '83
a great video produced at the Fairfax Falls

Christian the Lion for DSL users.

Fairfax has an Annual Egg Run
by Dave Vallett

Click for Egg Run Information

Franklin-1 also enjoys the shows of
Marco the Magician
Discover Everyday Mysteries !!!
What you can’t see is as important as
what you can see !
Bring the whole family to playfully explore
wind, air, magnetism and other unseen forces
that shape our lives including the mysteries
of magic with a special performance by
the popular MARCO the MAGICIAN.


The Georgia Historical Society sponsored
its annual Appraisal Night Wednesday, October
19th in the Georgia Elementary School.
There was a team of appraisers on hand
from various areas of expertise.
It's the Georgia Historical Society's version of
"Antiques Road Show".
For information and/or questions,
call Peter Mallett at 524-4539

Vermont Governor Jim Douglas came to BFA Fairfax
on Tuesday, October 4th to talk and walk with
our elementary students, as part of the
International "Walk to School" Week.
Friday was "Hats Off To Walking" -
Elementary Principal Lisa Delorme said
"The governor's visit was well received
by adults and children alike.
His reinforcement and promotion of
healthy eating and exercise supported our
health education program.
He also made a personal connection with
many children and families."
Elementary Health Teacher Jill Nye McKeown
arranged Governor Douglas' visit.

Fairfax Community Theatre Company
by the Theatre

Click here to go to their website.
Or e-mail for more info.

The Fairfax Community Theatre Company presented
The Maltese Falcon at BFA Fairfax
There were three shows on Thursday, Friday and
a final presentation Saturday night.

Narnia Auditions in South Burlington

Translations - Final Fairfax Performance
Margie Cain of Fairfax directed the Fairfax
Community Theatre Company’s fall production of
the Irish drama Translations.

Events For Tom Sustic
by Mark Sustic

Contact mrksustc@together.net
for Events for Tom information.

St. Luke Lawn & Bake Sale
by

The annual St Luke Lawn & Bake Sale
on Huntville Road in Fairfax.
All proceeds benefit our mission in the
Dominican Republic.
For information, contact chairpersons
Jean Groseclose, 849-6681 or Mike Cross, 849-2717.

Bean Hole Bean Dinner
by Chris Santee

The annual Beans 'n' Banjos "Bean-Hole" Bean Dinner
was held Saturday, September 10th from 5pm
"till all were served",
at the Baptist Building on Main Street in Fairfax.
The Buffet included "Bean-Hole" Beans, Hot Dogs,
Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Pickled Beats, Rolls,
Assorted Cupcakes, Coffee, Tea and Milk.
The Entertainment was from 6 to 8pm and was
provided by "Green Mountain Banjos".
This event was sponsored by Eastern Star.

Doug Webb Honored
by Chris Santee

The Vermont League of Cities and Towns
has awarded Fairfax's J. Douglas Webb
as the recipient of their
Lifetime Achievement Award for 2005.

Thanks to J & L Hardware
by Tim Bessette

Thanks Jeff and J&L Hardware for donating
all of the materials for the new sports benches
at BFA Fairfax !!
Your continued support is greatly appreciated !!
Tim Bessette


Thank You
The King Family would like to express our deepest
gratitude and appreciation to those who attended
the services for our dear loving husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert J. King.
Thanks for the cards, flowers, phone calls, food
and donations that have been provided to us at
this time of sadness.
It is so nice to know that we all have great
families, friends and neighbors.
Thanks go out to Franklin County Home Health,
Hospice, Heald Funeral Home and anyone that
helped our loved one.
Robert was a remarkable husband, father, grand-
father, great-grandfather and everyone loved him.
He will be dearly missed.
Theresa King; Sue and Paul Farrar III and family;
Doug and Kathy King and family; Lorrie and Mark
Vincellette and family; Nancy and Ron Renaudette
and Amanda; Kim and Scot Phillips and family;
Bob and Amy King and family.

Hillcrest Foods Moving from Fairfax
Long time business headed to New York

Summer Softball
The Fairfax Summer Softball under 16 team
had a very successful year finishing 13 and 1.
Their roster included:
Allie Hartmann, Sarah LeClair, Marilyn Mead,
Sam Naylor, Victoria Bessette, Elisa Roy,
Joanna Roy, Kelsey Klausenburg, Laura Belluck,
Stephanie Eide, Jamie O'Donnell, Sarah Valyou
and Kate Wells.
Coaches Greg Hartmann, Fred Bessette
and Seth McQuaid.
FranklinOne.com would like to congratulate them all.

In Passing
Cleon Archie Gillilan, 83, a life long resident
of Fletcher, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday,
Aug. 24, 2005 in Fletcher Allen Health Care in
Burlington, following a tragic accident in his
beloved sugar woods.
Sterling D. Weed, 104, renowned orchestra leader
and instructor of over 4,000 music pupils and a
musician who played for over one million people,
passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at his home.
He was born in St. Albans Town on July 20, 1901.
Sterling joined Weed's Orchestra in 1928 as manager
and formed Weed's Imperial Orchestra in 1930.
He was director and teacher for the St. Albans
Boys Band and later taught music in BFA of Fairfax
and my dear friend Robert William "Bob" Stewart Sr.
71, passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2005,
in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.

Obits on VTGrandpa.com
The Fairfax News would like to thank Henry
Raymond for his generosity in including all
on his website www.VTGrandpa.com

Georgia Public Library, Rt. 7, Georgia
The Georgia Public Library has a reading incentive
program for kids 5-18. Some of the prizes include
bicycles(made possible by Ben & Jerry's), tickets for
Vermont Expos games, Champlain Valley Fair Tickets,
and Beanie Babies (from Rixon's Pharmacy). Our goal
is to keep children interested in reading over the
summer vacation from school so their reading skills
remain intact. Come to the library for more
information!
For info: please call the library at 524-4643

Have you seen Gnomes and Lawn ornaments?
A collection of 8 ornaments were taken from
a Fairfax Lawn. They include....
Seesaw Gnome- A Lady & Man seesawing on a log
Hello- A Gnome waving hello.
Blue Bird- A Gnome carrying a basket of
Blue Birds on his back.
Gnome with a walking stick.
Gnome with his hands behind his back.
Another standing Gnome.
A small Deer and a Bunny.
e-mail csantee@verizon.net with any info
The collection is of sentimental value.

The 8th Graders held a Conflicts in American History Night
April 14th.
The 6th Grade held a Science Fair April 12th
in the Middle School Gym on Perpetual Motion !
The Middle School Drama Club of BFA Fairfax performed
"Tale of a Mouse" for the final show April 17th.
All were excellent.

Christmas 2004
"The spirit of the season was in the air at
Swanton Teen Center.
The teens checked their lists twice when
they shopped for needy.
WCAX prepared them for frightful weather with
dozens of new hats and mittens.
And Dr. Bill Roberts made all delightful when
he gave the center a new truck.
Since October, the center’s board has been
conducting a fund-raiser to meet operating expenses.
A 2005 GMC ½ ton truck was made possible by Handy
Pontiac of St. Albans.
Gifts of $150 put donors in a pool for the truck.
On Thursday, 12/16, Officer Jason Stoddard drew
Dr. Roberts’ as the winner who then turned the truck
back to the center.
Teens, parents, and board members all cheered when
they realized what happened.
With over two hundred contributors and citizens
like Dr. Roberts, there’s no room for Scrooge in
Franklin County."

School Honors Reg & Pat Broe
by Scott Lang (& Chris)

April 14, the day before long time BFA employee of the maintenance staff, Reggie Broe retired, students and staff all gathered in the high school gym to say thank you to a man who has given so much to keep BFA a safe and a wonderful place for learning. Reggie will be joined in retirement in a few months by his wife Pat who also has served the school for years in different capacities. Symbolically, the day of Reggie’s retirement was the first day of the gym floor replacement project. Middle school principal Tom Walsh noted that an era had come to an end with Reggie Broe and the high school gym floor being replaced, "One had bad knees and one was bad for the knees." A retirement party was held for Pat and Reggie on May 2nd at BFA in the Elementary Gym. Many people attended, Lyall roasted both Reg and Pat, they both received many golf oriented gifts.
May all their days be spent in the fairways.
The gym floor project is scheduled for completion by June 1.

A Thank You
We would like to take this opportunity to thank
the Franklin West Supervisory Union, Administrators,
Faculty and staff of Bellows Free Academy, friends,
neighbors, community, Class of 1951 and the faculty
of Georgia Elementary/Middle School for the
outpouring of support, food, cards, and words
of encouragement during the loss of Bob Stewart.
Special thanks to the Fairfax Rescue Squad for
their prompt, courteous and professional response
once again.
The family of Robert Stewart Sr.

4th of July Fairfax Activities
by Chris Santee

The Fairfax Fireworks were great !
Independence Day celebrations continued in Fairfax on
Wednesday, July 4th, but Milton postponed fireworks
till July 14th, so if you didn't get enough.....
Mike Cain has fireworks photos
Henry Raymond has photos and story
on the Chicken Bar-B-Q and "Cow Plop Bingo".
The Fairfax Fire Department and the Fairfax Rescue Squad
handled all the safety issues, parking was provided
at B.F.A. Fairfax and there was no charge for the family
fun filled event.

There was lots to do on Independence Day in Fairfax.
The Festivities began at noon and ended with a
fantastic fireworks display.
At 9:15am, it was quiet at BFA, but cars, kids and
music soon were expected. Rob Landry called in and he
was really busy ! At 10:00am, Patriots Youth Football
Coach Vince Redding was onsite. Gary Stewart was at the
baseball field. Daisy Collins & Tom drove by and waved.
Pick-up trucks were loaded with lumber.
A skateboarder was rolling around and a couple of
mothers were pushing babies in strollers.
The L-Team set up the "Challenge Dunking" Booth.
At noon, cars started arriving, but the booths
were few at this time. Everyone was setting up near
Right Field on the Bullets Varsity Baseball Field.
Mark & Josh Boucher arrived in another pick-up.
From noon till 4:00pm there was a Community
Yard & Craft Sale with Crafters and Artisans.
At 1:00pm, there was a Decorated Bike
Parade for ages 6 and up.
Ribbons were awarded for best decorated!
At 1:45pm, there was a Tricked-Out Trike
Race for 1-5 year olds in Elementary Parking Lot.
All participants received a ribbon.
From 2:00pm - 7:00pm, there were on-going events,
like Face Painting, a FB Toss; The Challenge Dunking
Booth, a Giant Volleyball, Games of Chance & Whiffleball.
by Cow Plop Bingo ! The cow was let into the ring.
$250 prize for the lucky square was awarded!
There was "Fun For The Kids", like a Balloon Toss,
a Sack Race, a 3 legged Race, a Pie Eating Contest
and a Watermelon Seed spitting Contest.
Ribbons were awarded to all winners !!
At 7:00pm, the Cow Plop Bingo Winner
was announced and the Dessert Auction began!
Always a sweet deal! (The Dessert Auction).
From 7:30-8:30pm, there was Lawn Chair Bingo
Fireworks Began At Dusk ! The Show was great !
For details on the apres fireworks excitement,
Click on Uncle Mike's Web Site below.

Recreation Park News
by Carol Lizotte

Fairfax Concerts "On the Green"
by Chris Santee

The Milton Community Band performed August 9th
"On the Green in front of BFA Fairfax.
It was their second show of the summer here in
town and about 40 people enjoyed the music
from their blankets and lawn chairs.

*Saturday, January 14th*
Hazen 58, BFA Fairfax Bullets 53
Hazen JV 44, BFA Fairfax JV Bullets 27
Hazen has one of the best offensive basketball
players in the State of Vermont in Brad Mader.
BFA is well known for defense. (Jan 05 S.I.)
Ben McAvey, Russell Manning, Alex Weber and
Jake Ainsworth all covered the 6'8" Mader.
BFA led 22-14 with 1:00 left in the first half.
Seth Rebeor scored almost at will and drew 2
fouls from Mader, but 4 quick points to end
the first half and 5 quick points to open the
second half put Hazen up 23-22. BFA took the
lead back on Rebeor's driving lay-up, but
Hazen's speed, tough defense and sharp passing
kept the Bullets chasing them the rest of the
way. Hazen led 35-32 after three quarters.
Coming down the stretch, Hazen's near perfect
free throw shooting put the game away.

Friday, January 13th was sunny and warm in
Fairfax and Georgia, VT, a.k.a. Franklin-1.
Temperatures were in the 50's with sunshine.

President's List
Congratulations to Amanda Collins,
BFA Fairfax Class of 2002, who made the
President's List at Johnson State College
where she is a junior studying Early Education.
Amanda has always been on the Dean's List,
but her one goal was to make
the President's List.
Amanda had three 4.0's and two 4.5's
and plans to spend a semester
practicing teaching in Wolcott
or Cabot.

Colin Santee

Born in Burlington, Vermont, to Chris and Terri (Dunn) Santee, Colin currently attends Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont.
Fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Montreal Canadiens,
Michigan State Spartans and the Beatles.

Beatles Music
"I'm a Loser"
"A Hard Day's Night"
"Run for Your Life" (Cartoon video, sorry)

Cale Santee

Born in Burlington, Vermont, to Chris and Terri (Dunn) Santee, Cale turned eight on October 5th.
Fan of Star Wars, Elliott Sadler and Webkinz.

Terri Santee

Born in St. Albans, Vermont, Terri attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School and currently is employed at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, Vermont as a behavioral interventionist.
Fan of the New York Yankees and Mark Martin.