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About Us
You'll find our biographies at the bottom of the page,
but first, some older stories from www.FranklinOne.com.
Past Frontpage Stories
by Chris & Colin Santee
Fiddleheads T-Shirts $15 - Order Now !
Henry Raymond has four women in his life
Safe stolen from Fairfax, found in Burlington
Special thanks to Union Bank, Fairfax Pharmacy and all
the students in BFA Elementary, who teamed up with
FranklinOne.com to get holiday packages to our troops.
Uncle Mike got some photos
Henry Raymond made a slide show
Special thanks to BFA Middle School students for gather-
ing over 1,000 food items for the Fairfax Food Shelf !!!
Henry Raymond has photos !!!
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.
Cub Scout Pack 853 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 !!
Slow News from BFP
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
Domestic Turkey Becomes Thanksgiving Jail Bird
Gun, Jewelry stolen from Fairfax home.
Another Georgia man faces shooting charges.
Viens Sentenced to 1 to 5 years
Fairfax History by Mike Cain
The Fairfax Historical Society Museum....
If you have and friends in town or relatives visiting,
and you would like to see the museum, give me a call
at 849-6638, and we can arrange something.
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, this was the
3rd warmest October on record and 10th wettest.
Halloween in Fairfax
Main Street in Fairfax was all decorated in spooky
pumpkins, ghosts and gobblins. Fairfax Fire Dept.
is handing out glow sticks to keep the trick or
treaters safe in the dark. Foothills Bakery has
some delicious cookies and treats.
Minor's and Brunelle's are decorated as haunted
houses and AW Rich is Wonderland with Alice, the
Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar and real rabbits !!!
Countryside Children's Center had a Halloween Party
on Saturday, October 27th from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
Haunted House, Treats, Dangling Donuts, Apple Bobbing,
Games and a Bake sale were going on.
Costumes were optional.
The PTSA sponsored a Halloween Party on Friday.
Rainvilles Reunion
On Thursday, 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
On Thursday, October 18th, at 6:30 p.m.,
Lake Champlain's Fort "Blunder" and
Fort Montgomery- A Closer Look
A Multimedia Presentation by Jim Millard,
sponsored by the Georgia Vermont Public Library
The ruins of old Fort Montgomery have fascinated
local residents and travelers crossing the Rouses
Point, New York/Alburgh, Vermont bridge for gen-
erations.
Long a feature of North Country legend,
it has for an equally long time been difficult to
sort the truth from the myth about the ruins known
to locals as "Fort Blunder".
Jim discussed many of the misconceptions about
this mysterious structure and shared dozens of
vintage photographs, plans and maps.
Since he has been given unprecedented access to
the deteriorating ruins for his research, Jim
provided a fascinating visual tour of the fort
as it stands today.
He had copies of all of his books available
for signing and sale.
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 4 decades. Covers of 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
Taylor Park Fine Wine and Food Festival
Sunday, September 23rd
Proceeds benefitted Habitat for Humanity
The Annual Chicken Pie Supper, put on by
the Ladies of the United Church, with help from
the entire church family was held
at the BFA Fairfax Elementary Gym.
As usual, the chicken pies and dessert pies are
home-made and the vegetables local.
Deanne Morin won some ribbons at the Champlain Valley
Fair with some rather large produce from Fairfax !!
Check out Henry Raymond's site for more...
Countryside Children's Center
celebrated their first year in business !!
Located at 12 Field Road in Fairfax, their
Summer Camp was a huge success.
Watch for more here.......
Countryside Children's Center 849-9030
What to do with the Fairfax White House ?
In 2010, the Lease will run out for the Town
of Fairfax Offices in the White House on Hunt
Street. The property is owned by BFA Fairfax.
Talks are currently underway regarding this.
From the St. Albans Messenger
300 Jobs Added to Immigration in North Vermont
Families Welcome Vermont Guard Home
CVPS cut Georgia power Friday night !
US House & Senate Pass Kids' Health Bill
Investment Firm to buy Husky
What Mom's Say Everyday
Special thanks to Toni Stone
Earle Hollings is missing
$57M Electronic Medical Records & Fletcher Allen
Bailey Hearing Set for October 9th
Ken Squier was Named Citizen of the Year !
Henry Raymond has some "small town thoughts".
October 2nd celebrated Spinning and Weaving week from
9:00am - 7:00pm at the library.
There were ongoing spinning and weaving demonstrations.
Volunteers weaved a handwoven shawl that will be
donated to the library and given away in a fund raising
drawing.
The Fairfax Historical Society had a
meeting Sunday, September 30th, at 2:00pm, at the home
of Elaine Kirkpatrick at 110 Chaffee Road in Fairfax.
The program was an open discussion:
How Has Fairfax Changed Since the 1977
Fairfax History Book? How Has it Stayed the Same ?
The public was invited to attend, especially if you
remember Fairfax back in the 1970’s.
For more information,
call 849-6638.
A Wonderful Tribute to Gil Paquin
Remembering Gilbert
from Henry Raymond's site.
Gilbert Paquin, 44, passed away unexpectedly 9/14
A Memorial Service was held 9/19.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his beautiful family.
Maria Paquin sent a note to Henry regarding the
Funeral Services 11:00am Wednesday
Arrangements by Heald Funeral Home
Henry has some photos of Gilbert, from his sugar
house taken just last spring with family.
Wonder Works
Toni Stone, of Wonder Works Studio, is the featured
professional in this month's FBPA article on page 8
in the September issue of The Fairfax News.
Fairfax Selectboard Chair 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.
***Last Farmer's Market in 2007***
October 19th, 2007
Westford Farmers Market
Open Friday till 6:30pm
on the Westford Common on Vermont Route 128.
Fresh Produce (Raspberries), Restaurant food,
Euro diner, "if you want food, this is the place,"
artists paintings on glass, wedding presents,
Westford Library also open same hours !!!
Call Janet at 878-7405 for information
"Vermont Farm to Family Program"
2007 Coupon Eligibility & Application Sites
Any household with someone over the age of 4 months
and enrolled in the WIC Program must get the coupons
through that program unless the Health Department
has no more coupons for WIC participants.
Any other household shoud contact their
Community Action Agency to learn when
and where they may apply for coupons."
Income limits determine eligibility for coupons.
In 2006, a family of four had to have a yearly
income of not more than $38,203, a family of 6,
$51,079 was the limit.
In Chittenden and Franklin counties,
contact the Champlain Vally Office of Economic
Opportunity, PO Box 1603, 191 North St.,
Burlington, VT 05402 800-287-7971.
In St. Albans the number is 527-7392
or 800-300-7392.
The coupons may be used at participating Farmers Markets.
The coupons are worth $3 each and may be used only
for unprocessed fruits and vegetables.
Doug Shaw, 38, of Fletcher passed away unexpectedly.
Doug was the kindergarten assistant soccer coach.
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.
Fiddleheads
On Saturday, September 15th, at 3:00pm,
Fiddleheads performed at the Shelburne Farms
Harvest Festival and on Sunday, September 16th,
they will be at the United Church for church
services at 10:45am.
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.
What's Planned Parenthood do with our tax dollars ?
Vermont Right to Life Summit
St. Albans & Wastewater Allocations
Helping Youssif
The Patriot Act does not allow a football team to spy.
Berlin Demolision Goes Awry --- from WCAX
N.H. Smoke Stack Implosion --- on Youtube
Fatal Essex Accident
Fight Breaks Out Over Board Game
Colchester Bicyclist Hit by Minivan
Border Agent hit by SUV, fires weapon
Driver Wrecks Car Twice
Vermont teachers high in numbers
Milton Search for Missing Prisoner
Essex Shootings Remembered in St. Albans
Does Winn's Lawyer Have a Conflict ?
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
Chris Murphy, of Fairfax, on Arctic expedition
Henry Raymond is Smarter than a chipmunk !
Thanks, Henry
Diesel Fuel Spill in Fairfax
For Gabe Handy & the Fairfax Selectboard
Richford teen charged in school bomb threat
Green Companies Making Serious Green !
While some fear global warming, others profit !
Can vaccines lead to autism ?
Fire in Westford
Scuba Diver Saves Boy in Lake Champlain
Andrew Richardson is hero
Video Game Warning
Midnight City Skateboarding Not Recommended
Livable wage for paraeducators & maintenance
Success by Six and Youth Basketball Conflict
Police Chase Ends in Georgia Crash
St. Albans City water problems
VFW Cancer Fund
It is with great excitement that the Ladies Auxiliary
to the Burlington VFW Post is starting their biggest
fund raising campaign of the year.
Each year, we begin our membership year with raising
awareness and funds for cancer.
This function supports veterans and their families in
the state of Vermont in the event they might face this
difficult battle.
We remain dedicated to this cause.
In our efforts, we ask people and businesses to support
us by donating goods or services that can be used for our
dinner/dance we are holding in conjunction with a silent
auction.
The dinner dance/silent auction was held Saturday,
September 22, 2007 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
The Dinner dance will feature the Back Roads band
who has donated their time and talent!
The cost of the dinner dance is $15.00 per person.
The menu will be choice of roasted turkey with all the
trimmings or baked ham.
The entrée will include mashed potatoes, vegetable, rolls,
home pickles, and dessert will be pie, ice cream and coffee.
The silent auction will be held throughout the evening.
We have already had some business donate both goods and
services, their names will be included in our next letter.
If you or anyone you know would consider donating
product(s)/services for our cause, please contact us.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Deanne Morin
Julie McCarty
Cancer Fund Co-Chairpersons
Bus Driver - Move That Bus !!!
Extreme Makeover in Vermont
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.
Contact Keith at 868-7490
Dorothy Douglas to tour Habitat house.
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 !
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.
Contact Keith at 868-7490
Dear Fairfax,
Welcome Back to School.
My neighborhood has gotten a bit busier now that about
1,100 staff and students have returned to BFA.
Cars and buses are pulling in and driving off.
Some folks are walking to school also and
this can be a dangerous time.
I would like to applaud those who have been busy for
over a year now, establishing our Safe Routes to School
Program. The safety of our children is paramount.
Though school has re-opened, summer is still alive.
Gardens are still producing vegetables and kids are
still swimming.
There are several events planned for September,
I hope you get to enjoy them all.
September 11th will mark a tragic day
and I also hope you will remember our troops.
They face danger each and every day.
Take Care & God Bless,
Chris Santee
Fiddleheads performed at BFA on August 21st
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.
Fatal Crash in Waterville
Rusty Jacobs, founder of Woods Tea Company, has passed.
Erwin Karl "Poppy" Wimble has passed away.
Mr. Wimble was a WWII Veteran - US Army.
notice from Henry Raymond's site
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.
Vermont Lottery Reports: $200K Winner in Vermont
Winning ticket was sold at Bay Store, St. Albans.
Play Vermont Lottery
If man made pollutants are the cause
of the ice caps melting......
what caused the ice age to end ?
Essex Police Seek Suspicious Person
St. Albans standoff suspect speaks
Odd items confiscated at airports
Vermont traffic flagger arrested
Red Sox' Lister beat cancer, Indians
Lamoille River Sweep held Sunday !!!
The sweep of the Lamoille River today
was a tremendous success !!!!
We had about a dozen people show up.
Megan was our youngest sweeper.
She will be in the 8th grade this year and has
only been a Fairfax resident for about 6 months.
As you can see from the pictures,
we pulled a lot of junk from the river and the banks.
Bikes, a lawn mower, a shopping cart, various car
pieces and parts, old farm equipment, an entire rear
car seat, lots of tires rims, other assorted metal
things and 32 tires !
We also tried to clean-up all the glass we could
find from the river banks.
Thanks so much to everyone who helped out today !
The weather was perfect and the river level
couldn't have been any better.
Many times during the afternoon we worked together
in small teams to get the job done.
Not only was it fun and rewarding, but working
together was very enjoyable too.
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.
What a great day !
Brenda "Happy" Kerr
Hikeu Adventure Guides, LLC
Guided Backpacking and Day Hikes on The Long Trail
web: www.hikeu.com
blog: www.hikeu.blogspot.com
(802) 310-4427
The town of Fairfax has a temporary metal-only
dumpster in the Park & Bike path parking area.
The dumpster is being generously donated by David Shea
of All Metals Recycling.
They are leaving it for one week as a community service.
Residents are encouraged to drop off any metal they may
want to get rid of. All Metals Recycling also does
demolition and metal removal.
The historic Highgate Manor Inn reopened its bar
located in the "speakeasy" under The Manor on July 20th.
The Bar will do business as Capone's Bar at The Highgate
Manor Inn. Past Guests of this bar include Al Capone
and other legendary names of the prohibition era.
The Highgate Manor was originally built in 1818 and
what now serves as the bar was used as a hiding place
along the Underground Railroad.
For more information call Sara Laroche
at (802) 868-9007
Georgia Historical Society News
Georgia Historical Society presented local author
Jeffrey D. Marshall on Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00pm
in the community room of the Georgia Public Library.
He discussed the novel "The Inquest" and the research
that went into writing the historical novel based in
Burlington.
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.
A public meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the
Zoning By-Laws was held on Monday, July 2nd,
in the Community Library at 7:00pm.
Automobiles Rolling Over in Fairfax
A deputy from the Franklin County Sheriff's Department
was at BFA Fairfax Wednesday morning with a "Roll Over
Car" for demonstration purposes to help educate our
children and public the importance of wearing seatbelts.
Just after that, someone decided to test their own
roll over when they drove off River Road and ended
up in the Lamoille River.
Henry Raymond has photos.
Another accident happened on Route 128, headed to
Westford at around 5:00pm when a tree fell in front
of a vehicle leaving him nowhere to go, except over
the tree and into the woods.
A third accident happened on Goose Pond Road, just a
few hundred yards to the right of the iron bridge.
A big dog tends to lay in the road there at the curve
and the automoblie turned hard to miss him.
Franklin-1 Sees Little Storm Damage
Barre is underwater
Flash Flooding in Hardwick
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
Robert Roper on H.520 !
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.
Fairfax residents have already 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
In Montpelier, a special veto session was held
with Gaye Symington & Peter Shumlin leading the way.
Polar Bear Pageantry at Montpelier
Video of Polar Bear Confronting Governor Douglas
Let's Follow the H. 520 $$$
Let's follow the polar bear
Vermont House of Representative Democrats Promised
Us Property Tax Reform in 2007 and we got THIS !!!
Springfield is not an embarrassment, this is.
Northern Franklin County Chase
House Sustains Veto on H.520
Not taxing Vermont Yankee is a major victory for
anyone in Vermont who uses electricity.
11 Democrats refused to cave in to the pressures
of Gaye Symington and Peter Shumlin.
Don't expect the Democratic party to fund their
re-election campaigns to be held in 2008.
Many protestors who did not understand the bill
gathered on the Capitol Lawn to exhale carbon.
Forunately, carbon does not make temperatures rise.
If it did, we could heat our homes with a chunk of
carbon or use carbon paper to insulate our homes.
Poluting less is always a good idea though !
Following the Legislature's vote Wednesday to sustain
the Governor's veto of H.520, Governor Jim Douglas
sent a memo to his cabinet outlining the steps his
administration will take to implement most of the
energy policy provisions.
Governor Urges Vermonters to Buy Local
for July 4th Celebrations and Other Summer Events
Governor Jim Douglas is urging Vermonters to take
advantage of Vermont’s many locally grown and pro-
duced agricultural products over the summer months.
Governor Douglas said he hopes that as Vermonters
prepare for Independence Day gatherings, and other
summer events, they will look for and buy locally
grown and produced agricultural products.
To further encourage Vermonters to buy local,
Douglas released a public service announcement that
he hopes radio stations will air throughout the season:
"If Vermonters shifted just 10 percent of their
food spending to buying local we could add $100
million to the Vermont economy,"
the Governor said.
"The best way for each of us to participate is to
look for and buy locally grown agricultural products
at stores, farmer's markets, farm stands, and rest-
aurants. Local agriculture is a big part of what
makes Vermont such a wonderful place,"
Douglas added.
"Our farmers and growers provide the food we eat,
and they serve as stewards of our beautiful working
landscape. By doing our part to support local farms
we can help protect this treasured resource,"
he said.
"As we shop, we just have to remember to buy local,
it’s just that simple."
For more information Vermonters can visit:
www.vermontagriculture.com.
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.
Franklin Democrats will sustain veto
FranklinOne.com thanks those politicians who are
working for the taxpayers and utility users and
leaving the political bickering at home.
Fairfax Rescue is sponsoring a First Responder
course at the station that began July 11th, 2007.
Those interested should get in touch with Mike
Spaulding at 849-6531 or by email.
A Letter to the St. Albans Messenger
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
Keith Machia has replace David MacCallum as the
Chairman of the Board of Franklin Grand Isle
Habitat for Humanity. Mr. MacCallum remains on
as Chief Advisor.
Tara Sullivan is the new Secretary, replacing Sue
Wright. 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 !!!
Project Graduation News is over for 2007.
Thanks to all those who donated in various ways.
Thanks to Minor's Country Store.
Look for Graduation Photos at:
www.LindaRockPhotography.com
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
Franklin County Sheriff's Department warns you:
Do not call numbers in the 809 area code.
Do not call any advertisements online or in the mail.
It becomes a large addition to your phone bill.
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
Pie & Ice Cream Social = A Success !
The 20th annual Pie & Ice Cream Social in Fairfax,
held Sunday night at the Baptist Building and put
on by the Fairfax Historical Society was a success.
Henry Raymond has some more photos
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.
Sunday June 24th at 7pm marked the 20th anniver-
sary of Gene Cain's "old-fashioned" evening.
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.
5618234 & 5618006 are the winning raffle tickets for
Saturday's U.S. Flag raffle.
Each winner receives one American Flag donated by
David Lounsbury of Woodmen of the World/Omaha
Woodmen Life Insurance Society,
to be picked up at Dusty Trail Realty.
Must have ticket to receive flag.
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
Orman Ovitt had a Birthday Sunday, April 1st
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.
Fairfax Recreation Programming Committee
Met on Thursday, March 15th.
All members of the community were invited to attend
and participate in a discussion of recreation pro-
gramming opportunities in Fairfax.
The Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department is
looking for community member input on recreation
wants and needs and to discuss what we can do or
can plan to do.
Several recreation grants are available that could
make things happen, and your input would be
appreciated.
The Recreation Programming Committee is a
relatively new committee that has been created
to facilitate recreation in Fairfax.
For more information contact Carol Lizotte,
Fairfax Parks & Recreation Department Director
at cal100@educert.com.
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.
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 29th year of print.
Both are owned by TwoKidsToys.com.
What Are Your Options ?
There was an informational gathering on Thursday,
February 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm at BFA Fairfax.
Meeting in elementary room 161.
Pizza and refreshments were provided.
Nathan Muehl is a resident of Fairfax, Agent with
New York Life Insurance Company and a
Registered Representative of NYLIFE Securities LLC.
Nate provided information regarding ways
in which you as individuals can save for retirement
as well as provide financial security for you and
your family.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please feel free to call Nathan at (802) 654-1153
or (802) 849-6479.
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.
The House Human Services Committee held a
public hearing Tuesday night on H.44
An Act Relating Patient choice and Control
at End of Life.
This is often called the physician assisted
suicide bill.
The hearing was in the House Chamber.
Representative Carolyn Branagan
Franklin-1, Fairfax/Georgia
Vermont House of Representatives
800-322-5616
802-527-7694
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.
Book Discussion Series
The Fairfax Community Library will be hosting
"Pulitzers", a free book discussion series
sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council.
Discussions will be held at the Fairfax Community
Library on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning on
September 14.
This series will give readers a chance to catch up
on Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction.
What is it that makes a work of fiction worthy of
being awarded the Pulitzer Prize ?
Do the characteristics change over time ?
What, other than the award, do these stories have
in common ?
The books featured in this series will be discussed
as follows:
September 14- Angle of Repose by Wallace Earle Stegner.
Discussion leader was Barbara Mieder.
October 12- All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren.
Discussion leader was Philip Baruth.
November 9- A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.
Discussion leader was Linda Bland.
January 11- A Death in the Family by James Agee.
Discussion leader was Suzi Wizowaty.
February 8-
The Keepers of the House by Shirley Ann Grau.
Discussion leader is Peter Burns.
Franklin County Police Chase
Man Molests Four Year Old 10 Times
Convict Gets No Jail Time.
Accused Murderer Gets No Trial !
Interstate Ignorance
A couple Winooski 21 year olds are in trouble
for trying to incite Road Rage !!!
Arrests Made in Fight for Parking Space
Shop Online !!!
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
The Fairfax Teen Center opened.
Grand Opening was Thursday evening.
It's in Countryside Children's Center behind J&L.
Watch for more.
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.
A skunk has tested positive for rabies
in the Shepardson Hollow Road area.
Don't feed or touch wild animals, even
cute little ones, they can have rabies !
Get rabies shots for all your animals !!
Call your doctor right away if you are bitten
or you get animal saliva in a cut, eyes, nose
or mouth.
Rabies Hot Line:1-800-4-RABIES
Norwich's Michael Serba Has Died
Wild Weekend Around Vermont
Look Out for Vermont Plate DWT 779
on a Grey 2005 Hyundai.
Suspect may be armed and dangerous.
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
Bank Robbery Was A Joke, Honest
United Church News
A Special Thanksgiving worship was held
on Sunday, November 19th at 10:45am.
All were welcome to join the congregation
and celebrate Thanksgiving.
The Fairfax Historical Society
met Sunday, November 19th
in the Fairfax Community Library.
The program discussed Israel B. Richardson.
Richardson was born and raised in Fairfax
and went on to be a Civil War hero with the
2nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry.
We also discussed how to honor this
native son.
Public was invited to attend.
For more information, please call 849-6638.
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
Henry Raymond Reported this morning:
Lawrence Francis "Babe" Sloan has passed away.
Judge Rejects Plea Deals !!!
Needle Suspect Denies Charges
The FBPA met at Nathan Muehl's office 11/02/06.
The FBPA met at Ann Lemieux's office 08/16/06
and membership now stands at 30+ members.
In June, the FBPA donated $500 in the form of a
scholarship to a graduating BFA student.
In July, the FBPA donated $500 to two Summer
Camp programs at BFA Fairfax and
The Fairfax Business & Professionals Association
donated $300 to replace missing and worn flags.
Call 849-6605 for more information.
AW Rich Funeral Home was a solemn place October
27th as visiting hours were held for Sam Wilson,
15, who died after injuries suffered in a car crash.
Sam was a freshman at BFA Fairfax.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so
by clicking AW Rich Funeral Home !
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
BFA Fairfax freshman dies in hospital.
Article from the St. Albans Messenger.
Tragedy in Enosburg
Marvin & Dale bagged a couple of moose.
They were hanging at Marvin's Gardens.
Both of them.
Dale and Marvin. And the moose.
Cathy got photos, they're up on Henry's site.
A.W. Rich Funeral Home was the place to be
Halloween as "the family" took good care
of all the trick-or-treaters.
Shreck II was this year's theme with donkeys.
In years past, we've seen Cinderella, a mouse
drawn pumpkin change into a horse drawn carriage
and many fictional characters.
Minor's home, halfway up Hunt Street was
spooky and Brunelle's house too.
MMU Students XLR8
Thou Shalt Not Judge
Judge Had Seen Rooney Before
Windham Sheriff wants embezzlement kept secret
Vermonters fight Taliban
Fairfax man mentioned in WCAX article.
Vermont Farmers Start New Business
Article by Kristin Carlson of WCAX.
St. Albans Messenger Article.
River Berry Farm is closed for the season.
Dave & Jane would like to thank all who stopped.
No More Walks this year.
"Come Walk With Us - Next Year !!"
As part of the "Franklin Grand Isle County Move More"
program sponsored by the Center for Health and Well-
ness, Angela Baker and Julia Rice led a
walk every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm.
Walkers met at the entrance of the Recreation Path
(across from the elementary school) for a brisk
but enjoyable evening walk.
All ages and all walking abilities were invited.
Questions?
Contact Angela Baker at 524-7918.
Cabbage Night
Hunt Street became Thunder Road Cabbage Night
as three four wheelers raced up and down in
front of BFA Fairfax, during the Selectboard
meeting.
A Franklin County Sheriff's cruiser gave chase
for a while, but too many cars and visitors at
school and Town Offices made the situation too
dangerous to continue.
One four wheeler did donuts over and over at a
distance as the deputy watched.
There's not much he can do, as the ATV's are too
quick and the riders have too many trails to dis-
appear onto.
As the sun rises, there appears to be no damage
in the area near BFA.
Judge Ben Joseph has declared a mistrial in
the manslaughter case against Collin Viens,
19, of Georgia, Vermont, after the jury could
not reach a verdict after nine hours.
Prosecution Rests Against Collin Viens
Collin, 19, is a resident of Georgia, Vermont and
is charged with manslaughter.
St. Albans Messenger Article
More coming.
100 Minutes of Snow
At 5:00pm on October 20th, it began to snow
in Franklin-1 at FranklinOne.com.
At 6:00pm, it was snowing hard.
At 6:10 Sharon Meyer said "3 to 5 inches".
At 6:15 Satellite tv went off here.
At 6:20 cars were doing doughnuts at BFA.
The F.B.P.A. (Fairfax Business & Professionals
Association) held a "Welcome to Fairfax" night
October 19th at BFA Fairfax. From Fairfax were:
Bill Ormerod, Fairfax Selectboard
Peg Stewart, BFA Fairfax School Board Chair
Greg Beeman, BFA Fairfax School Board
Scott Lang, BFA HS Principal
Tom Walsh, BFA MS Principal
Lisa Delorme, BFA ES Principal
Father Rome, St. Luke
Reverend Elizabeth, United Church of Fairfax
Sharon Horr, Town Librarian
Dean Potter, Fairfax FD Chief
Mike Spaulding, President Fairfax Rescue
Ann Lemieux, FBPA President
Dave Lounsbury, FBPA Member,
and me.
A Letter for the community:
To Our Fairfax Friends & Neighbors,
We would like to thank you all for the love and
attention you have shown us and our family during
this very difficult time in the loss of my sister
Alicia Shanks.
Your prayers, calls, flowers, and thoughts of
condolence have been overwhelmingly supportive
in helping us personally in our attempt to
overcome this senseless tragedy.
A special Thank You to our second family,
the professional and courteous staff of the
A.W. Rich Funeral Home who were all there
for us unconditionally at our personal time
of need.
We wanted you all to know how much we have
personally appreciated the communities support
and words of comfort. Thank You so much.
Appreciatively,
John Workman
Giles Hunter
God's Rainbow Covenent at Essex Elementary
BFA Fairfax sent three students to compete
in the Scholar's Bowl at Essex High School.
Adam Benay, Amit Saini and Colin Santee
had the honor of representing Fairfax.
Questions were from Jeopardy and definitely
not from the first round.
Students answered questions ranging from the
Russian alphabet to astrology to the name of
Scooby Do's van in the cartoon classic.
The event was scheduled to continue till 2:30pm.
Essex, CVU and Mount Mansfield students seemed
to lead the event at the lunch break.
BFA Fairfax beat Bellows Falls head to head.
Colin Santee, a sophomore at BFA Fairfax,
has his photo on the frontpage of Friday's
issue of The St. Albans Messenger !!!
Frogs Legs were served at BFA Fairfax.
Fairfax Success by Six presented Fire & Safety Day
at the Fairfax Fire & Rescue Station.
Henry & Mike have photos.
Tour of Gordon's Mill
On Saturday, October 7th 2006, the Georgia
Historical Society sponsored a tour of
Gordon's Mill located on Stone Bridge Road
in Georgia.
This museum of old farm machinery and other
Georgia related items is located on the site
of a former lumber mill and was purchased by
the Georgia Historical Society in 1998.
Refreshments and a musical interlude
were provided.
The free public tour was hosted by Colin Conger.
Marvin Nelson has passed away.
A memorial was held on Wednesday.
Henry Raymond has the obituary
Semper Fi
Valerie Ugro showed her paintings at
the South End Art Hop in Burlington
It was a record crowd !!!
Fine Artist Valerie M. Ugro
266 Huntville Rd.
Fairfax, Vt. 05454
www.vermontpaintingsandprints.com
email: artistvu@localnet.com
Open Studio/Gallery - ongoing - Fairfax, Vermont
Call 802-849-6185
GHS held their annual Antique Appraisal Night
on September 20th at the Georgia Elementary School.
The public was invited to bring antiques for
appraisal by Duane Merrill or one of his staff
members.
Georgia Lion's Club Annual Harvest Dinner
was held Saturday, September 16th at
the Georgia Elementary & Middle School
2 seatings: 4:30 & 6:00pm
$9.00 adults, $4.00 children under 12
849-2880 or 527-7823
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 and Jeremy Mayfield.
You can reach Chris at csantee@verizon.net
Happy Birthday to my sister Leslie Santee Siskin
My sister's site
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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.
Compare, Shop & Save
at Two Kids Toys !
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
For all my friends over 45
Enjoy FranklinOne.com TV !!
"A Ticket to Ride"
Full screen and volume recommended.
Beverly Hillbillies - Season 1, Episode 1
"Clampetts Strike Oil"
Beverly Hillbillies - Season 1, Episode 2
"Getting Settled"
Beverly Hillbillies, Season 1, Episode 8
"Jethro Goes to School"
Beverly Hillbillies - Season 1, Episode 25
"The Family Tree"
Beatles Music
"Please, Please Me"
"Love Me Do"
"I Should Have Known Better"
"Can't Buy Me Love"
"If I Fell"
"I'm Happy Just to Dance with You"
"And I Love Her
"Girl"
"I'm a Loser"
"I Feel Fine"
"A Hard Day's Night"
"Run for Your Life" (Cartoon video, sorry)
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.
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
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.
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.
Fairfax Community Theatre Company
by the Theatre
Click here to go to their website.
Events For Tom Sustic
by Mark Sustic
Contact mrksustc@together.net
for Events for Tom information.
Birds of a Feather
by Chris Santee
"Birds of a Feather - Helping One Another"
The advertising class of Bellows Free Academy
in Fairfax is raising money for the
American Red Cross for the Hurricane Relief Fund.
Students in the class along with art teachers and
selected local artists are designing and painting
handcrafted birdhouses.
The birdhouses were purchased through the
"Adopt-A-Birdhouse" campaign at BFA where students,
faculty and staff members are contributing to
the project.
The birdhouses will be sold by Silent Auction
during October.
The schedule is as follows:
October 11 Blood drive at BFA Fairfax;
October 12 - 26 American Red Cross,
32 No. Prospect Street, Burlington;
Fairfax businesses and the Fairfax Public/School
Library.
The students in the advertising class decided that
the birdhouses should "take flight" for optimum
exposure.
Therefore, on October 19, students collected all
the houses around town and headed to Burlington.
At the Red Cross building, they switched
the display.
Their plan is to make all the birdhouses available
to all possible bidders.
On October 27 and 28, the students will tally
the bids and contact the lucky new birdhouse owners.
All proceeds collected from contributions and
actual birdhouse purchases will be donated to the
American Red Cross in order to help victims of
the hurricanes "get back on the right wing".
Mr. Scott Lang, BFA principal, was asked to comment
on the project.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for students to
reach out to the community and support
an important cause".
If you would like more information,
contact Abby Lidster, a member of the student
advertising team, by calling 849-6711.
Please consider making a contribution or placing
a bid on a birdhouse.
Let’s work together to make a difference.
St. Luke Lawn & Bake Sale
by Chris Santee
The annual St Luke Lawn & Bake Sale was
held on Saturday, September 10th from 8 - 3
on Huntville Road in Fairfax.
There were several rooms of sale items,
as well as refreshments and baked goods.
All proceeds benefit our mission in the
Dominican Republic.
All kinds of "goodies" were for sale, such as
dishes, toys, small appliances, basketry,
knickknacks, pictures, puzzles, lamps, jewelry,
furniture and more.
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.
Leukemia and Lymphoma News
by Chris Santee
Light the Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society.
September 23 at ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
Registration, food and entertainment beginning at 6 PM,
walk begins at dusk.
For information contact:
1-866-255-3583
or www.lightthenight.org/uny
North Fairfax Pre-K
by Lisa Stone
My name is Lisa Stone and I’m a stay-at-home-mom with two girls in college, a six-year-old son and an almost three-year-old son. I operate a registered home childcare in North Fairfax that will now focus on preschoolers. The emphasis of my program is on preparing our children for Kindergarten while offering them lots of fun activities to enjoy today.
As we play, the children in my program will work on early literacy and math skills. We will learn about science and nature through exploration and simple experiments. The children will have lots of practice with sharing and working on their self-help skills. Much of the work we do at school will reinforce and expand on what you’re likely already doing with your children at home. At the heart of my curriculum are the Vermont Early Learning Standards which provide valuable guidance and direction across eight areas of learning.
One of the most significant advantages of a healthy preschool program, and one not easy to replicate at home, is the socialization our children will experience. Building friendships with same-age children and learning how to interact with them are essential aspects of Kindergarten readiness. Learning through play with other children is so important and is a primary focus of my program.
Please call soon for more information and to arrange a visit. If you have already decided on a preschool for your child, but know someone else who might be interested in learning more about my program, I would certainly appreciate your passing my information along. Windtop Preschool's hours will be 8:45am-12:45pm Monday through Thursday. My phone number is 527-9696.
I hope to be speaking with you soon!
Fairfax Theatre Presents
by Margie Cain
The Fairfax Community Theatre Company
presents Brian Friel’s "Dancing at Lughnasa"
on October 6th, 7th and 8th, 2005,
at the Brick Meeting House on Route 128
in Westford, Vermont.
Curtain time is 7:30 pm.
"Dancing at Lughnasa" is the story of
five sisters caught between modernization
and antiquity in 1936 Ireland.
As told through the eyes of their nephew,
the sisters struggle with the changes
coming to Ireland, their nephew’s itinerate
Welsh father, their elder priest brother who
has come home to die and their own deep
primal urges and desires.
Directed by Margie Cain of Fairfax,
the cast includes:
Kevin Christopher of Colchester as Michael,
Mary Skidmore-Taylor of Fairfax as Kate,
Pamela Dewey of Westford as Maggie,
Helen Soule of St. Albans as Agnes,
Jennifer Carbee of Jericho as Rose,
Heather Jarvis of Randolph as Chris
Bob Martin of Essex as Gerry and
Walter Mahany of St. Albans as Father Jack
Tickets are available at the door.
Prices are $7.50 for adults and
$5 for children under 12 and senior citizens.
For more information please call 849-6638
or 878-0188, email to:
fctc_vt@yahoo.com
or check out our website at:
www.fctcvt.org
(Also watch "Uncle Mike's Site"
at the link provided below)
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.
Congratulations, Doug !
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
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.
GEMS News - Summer 2005
Update from David Young
on a change that will occur THIS year.
As you know, our 2005-2006 School Budget did pass and Thank You for your support. Part of that budget is for transportation services (busing). The School Board, through a competitive bid process, voted to offer Terricel Transit (Grand Avenue Enterprises, Inc.), a three year contract. For the last three years, Mathieu Enterprises, Inc., has been our provider. They have been great to work with and have provided safe travel for our Georgia students.
The Community Transportation Committee, which is made up of parents, and the two members of the School Board Transportation Committee, along with representatives from Terricel, will be meeting to ensure that a positive transition happens. Our first meeting will be April 13th at 6:30pm.
If you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or stop in.
David Young
Principal EE-4
GEMS 524-6358
Champ Camp for Kids with Asthma
is a free summer camp offered to students between the ages of 8 and 12 who suffer from moderate to severe asthma.
Campers participate in regular camp activities such as hiking, climbing and kayaking and attend highly interactive and entertaining asthma education sessions.
Campers have their asthma monitored by nurses and respiratory therapists; a doctor is available on call.
For more information, contact Amanda Hall at the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA.
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.
BFA Student Wins Healthy
Heritage Recipe Contest
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - April 18, 2005 -
Four national winners have been selected in the Third Annual National Middle School Healthy Heritage Recipe Contest at Johnson & Wales University, in conjunction with Healthy Kids Challenge, a youth-oriented health initiative.
The Eastern Region Winner is Christian Williams, from Fairfax, Vt. His recipe is "Green Mountain Maple Muffins."
He said, "The reason this type of muffin was selected was because it used Vermont's all-natural maple syrup. In 2004, Vermont was the number-one producer of maple syrup in the United States. We live in Franklin County, which produced the most maple syrup of all the counties in Vermont."
The Healthy Heritage Contest is designed to allow young chefs of tomorrow to showcase their culinary creativity; the contest encouraged seventh or eighth graders to submit an original (or modification of a standard) recipe that reflects someone's heritage while adhering to general nutrition guidelines.
Each winner receives tuition scholarship certificates worth $3,000/year, renewable for four years ($12,000 value), applicable to future full-time day school enrollment at Johnson & Wales. In addition, they will each be entitled to a "Chef for a Day" on-site visit to their school, (held Wednesday, May 25th at BFA) and receive a collection of prizes including: a pastry kit from Ateco, a subscription to Cooking Light magazine, a copy of "Discovering Food and Nutrition" from Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, a gift basket from Healthy Kids Challenge, a spice rack from McCormick and a Waring handheld mixer.
Dr. Manuel Pimentel, senior vice president of university relations, said, "This contest is a way for middle-school students to start thinking about how to make their meals more nutritious. Perhaps some of these young chefs will end up graduates of Johnson & Wales University's Culinary Nutrition program."
"Childhood obesity is a front-page story in America," noted Vickie James, program director of Healthy Kids Challenge, said, "HKC aims to educate and motivate kids and their families to make healthy living a habit. The contest helps to get kids thinking about how to make a recipe healthy; the 'Chef for a Day' visits will expand that thinking to an entire classroom."
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.
BFA and VINS (Spring 2005)
Community Mapping Program
Mrs. Huffman’s fifth grade class has been
participating in a Vermont Institute of Natural
Science (VINS) Community Mapping Program.
This community partnership between the Fairfax
Community Park & Recreation Path Project and the
class was formed as a result a grant written by
Mrs. Huffman and Fairfax Park Project Manager
Ms. Lizotte.
Since the beginning of the school year Mrs.
Huffman’s students have been gathering data
about the recreation land area by taking walks
with a Vermont State naturalist, a Vermont State
wetlands expert as well as the Fairfax Historical
Society information about the area.
This project, in coordination with Community Mapping
Staff instructors and the Fairfax Community Park
Project is an effort to educate students to their
community and the use of GPS
(geo-positioning satellite) mapping tools.
Specifically Mrs. Huffman’s class was looking to
collect and create a map of the recreation path of
the Fairfax Community Park Project and to create an
interpretive trail map of the recreation path with
its historical, environmental and park facility
features.
As a foundation for a future Park Trail Map,
the information gathered this year will potentially
benefit the many users and visitors of the Fairfax
Community Park and Recreation Path in years to come.
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.
Mother-Daughter Book Group
This month we will continue with 'So B It."
The discussion will be held on Wednesday,
November 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fairfax
Community Library.
This series is recommended for students in Grades 5-8.
This series is free and open to the public.
Please call the library at 849-2420
for more information.
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
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.
Annie Sells Out
by Linda Horner
"Annie" opened Thursday night, July 7th at BFA Fairfax
and the show was sold out !
Friday's show also sold out !
Tickets for Saturday's two shows sold out fast
and now the show has come and gone.
"Annie" is a spunky Depression-era orphan
determined to find her parents, who abandoned her
years ago on the doorstep of a New York City
Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.
In adventure after fun-filled adventure,
Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations,
befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
and finds a new family and home in billionaire
Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell
and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
A must for any theatre with a large family audience,
"Annie" has proven a sure-fire crowd-pleaser,
as its record-breaking Broadway run, star-studded
motion picture version, hit 20th anniversary Broadway
revival and national tour, and countless productions
around the globe each year attest.
With its upbeat ending, a bright tuneful score
which has become a part of the nation's musical heritage,
a cast of characters which includes many scene-stealing
roles for children (including the coveted title role)
and a classic villainess audiences love to hate,
it's no wonder this heartwarming show has become
an international sensation.
Recreation Park News
by Carol Lizotte
PARK VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
Regarding our hay mulching effort schedule
for this weekend - in addition to volunteers
to mulch and rake spread hay, we need someone
with a pickup truck to transport the bale chopper
from Milton Rental to and from the Park.
The Milton Rental Company has donated the use of
a bale chopper for BOTH Saturday 8/20 and Sunday 8/21
for this weekend's athletic field seeding and
mulching effort!
This is close to a $200 value and we need to
recognize their contribution.
Next time you are considering a rental need or
are in there for some other reason, please
be sure to say thank you for their support
for the Fairfax Park Project
(this is not the first year they have donated
the use of this bale chopper)!
Is anyone available to do the pickup and/or
return of this equipment?
This would require a pickup truck or truck
with a trailer to transport between Milton
Rental and the Park.
Pickup can occur after 4pm on Friday or
between 8-9am on Saturday morning.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience.
Carol
827-9723 or cal100@educert.com
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.
The Enosburg girls won both basketball
games, handily, at BFA Fairfax.
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.
The Holiday Concert at BFA Fairfax was
well attended Sunday, December 4th.
The Fairfax-Fletcher-Westford Band
played and the Community Chorus
sang holiday favorites.
Santa was also there and refreshments
were served.
Fairfax Historical Society
The Fairfax Historical Society met
Sunday, November 20th, 2005 at 7:00pm
in the Fairfax Community Library.
The program for the evening was
"The Fairfax Historical Society-The Past,
the Present, and especially the Future".
It looked at the history of the
society and mapping out it’s future.
Public was invited to attend.
For more information, please call 849-6638.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Cain
President
Fairfax Historical Society
PO Box 145
Fairfax, Vermont 05454
Summer Reading Program Finale
The winners were as follows:
Natalie Orner- Girl's Trek Mountain Bike
Joe Langelier- Boy's Trek Mountain Bike
Alie McCabe and Morgan Marnell each received an
L.L. Bean Lunch Box.
Hunter Pelkey and Kaitlyn Barnack each received
an L.L. Bean Backpack.
Nathaniel Mercer, Emily Pomichter and Lyla
O'Brien each received a $25 GiftCertificate to
Barnes & Noble.
Congratulations to all participants in this program.
You are all winners to us!
Our special thanks go to Toni Stone,
who gave a very generous donation to the library,
and made all the prizes for this contest possible.
Town Meeting News
by Chris Santee
Fairfax Election Results
Town Budget $1,391,774.00
$1,099,198.87 raised by taxes.
Approved 462 - Disapproved 242
School Budget $9,999,717 to meet
the expenses and liabilities of the school
district for fiscal year 2006-2007?
Approved 371 - Disapproved 334
Fairfax Auditor
Karen Langelier 614
Unopposed
Fairfax Selectboard
Charles Swanson 365
Colleen Steen 192
Deanne Morin 123
$68,000 for an additional school bus?
Approve 412 - Disapprove 293
$60,000 for replacement computers in
the Community Library and the school?
Approve 433 - Disapprove 271
$85,000 to complete Asbestos Abatement as
required and other projects as funds allow?
Approve 459 - Disapprove 241
On Saturday, March 4th, 2006, fewer than 100
voters turned out for Town Meeting Day in the
Elementary Gym at BFA Fairfax.
Bob Horr and Ed Nuttall gave a presentation of
town reports for the prior and upcoming years.
Impact Fees were discussed along with sidewalks,
red lights, posted speeds, a second water source,
disposal of refuse and the Sheriff.
The voting began after the lunch break at 12:45.
Only one person voted against the new full 40
hour a week Sheriff's contract. It passsed !
The bathroom article was motioned to be tabled
but voted down. After a nice presentation by
Carol Lizotte, the discussions began. One asked
if it wasn't just a "glorified port-o-potty."
Another said anybody can just walk up to the
school, while others said that was too far.
The voice vote was too close so voters went to
line up for a paper ballot vote.
By a vote of 54-32, the bathroom was voted down.
The basketball court was next for the Rec Park.
It too was voted down by a show of hands 34-33.
The Auditors positions were up next and a good
discussion followed. Jackie Bruning, Becky
Neapolitano and Karen Langelier were commended
by a voter, but their positions were eliminated
by a vote of 36 to 31. Only 67 people total voted.
Thanks to Karen, Jackie and Becky, you should
all be commended.
Fireworks passed easily.
Results with dollar amounts.
ARTICLE 4 - To see if the voters
of the Town of Fairfax approve $68,308.00
to contract the Franklin County Sheriff
for a 40 hour a week, 1 year contract.
Only one person opposed the Sheriff
It passed easily.
ARTICLE 6 - To see if the voters
of the Town of Fairfax approve $43,869.00
for a rest room facility to be located in
the Fairfax Recreation Park.
Not Approved 54-32
ARTICLE 7 - To see if the voters
of the Town of Fairfax approve $18,140.00
for a basketball court to be located in
the Fairfax Recreation Park.
Not Approved 34-33
ARTICLE 8 - Will the Town of Fairfax
eliminate the office of Town Auditor?
Approve Eliminate 36-31
ARTICLE 10 - To see if the Town
will authorize the sum of $5,000.00 for the
purpose of providing fireworks on Ju |
