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Political Issues/Comments / Politics
« on: October 16, 2008, 12:39:13 PM »
I am very disappointed to see that the attack style politics have been brought into our local election.  We are a small community that relies on the ability to know our candidates personally.  I don't believe ugly, negative mailings assist the process.  A postcard, paid for by the Vermont Republican State Committee, came in my mailbox today.  It acts like an expose on one of our current representatives so called failing record.  The "report card" is determined by whether the vote was in line with the stand of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.  This is a special interest group.  I think it is fine for them to decide for themselves how they would like votes to go, but to declare a vote a failure for the general public based on their displeasure is not a correct assumption.  Lets not waste our resources on spin style propaganda; misleading and incomplete information clouds the decision making process and doesn't bring clear answers to our many real problems. 

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I took advantage of the opportunity to meet the republican candidates this evening and found it amazing that I was the only guest! 
It was a great chance to have my own question answered and meet those I didn't know but where was everyone else?
Has everyone already made up their mind about who they are casting their ballot for?  It seems unlikely that I am the only voter still questioning.
The election is still 3 weeks away, we have time to inform ourselves on the candidates positions before we cast our vote.  Please do!

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Current News & Events / Community Supper
« on: June 26, 2008, 09:07:05 AM »
Today is the last Thursday of the Month so it is time for our "just because it's fun" community supper at the United Church.  Supper is served from 5 to 630 PM in the downstairs of the church on the corner of River and Fletcher Road.  Tonight's menu is honey/mustard chicken legs, pasta bean salad, fresh carrot sticks and a delicious dessert to be supplied by Jean Ertl.  We operate on the first come, first serve method and guess at how many their will be of us, so come at 5 if you can.  Please come join us tonight.  We put our a basket for a free will offering. 

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Thank you for bringing this forward.   I missed her but am thrilled to know she will be at the Olympics. 

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General Discussion / Burlington Free Press
« on: April 06, 2008, 08:39:33 AM »
I want to give credit where credit is due.  I went out for my paper this morning to find the box empty.  As  I turned to go back to  the house I saw a car coming so decided to wait.  It was the person delivering the paper.  I thanked him and asked if he was one of the managers, or carriers doing double duty to cover our route.  I have discovered that the Free Press cannot get a dedicated carrier for our route from my calls on missed days.  This gentleman said that no, he worked for the Paper a year ago, and was covering on Sundays to help out.  I have to say, this is dedication to a community.  I really appreciate the effort on many peoples part to allow us to receive the home delivery option. 
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Current News & Events / Easter morning
« on: March 22, 2008, 04:51:17 PM »
For the more hardy souls among us, a reminder of tomorrow's "sunrise" service on the hillside at the Bellow's Farm at 6 AM.  The farm is the one near the junction of 104 and 104A, come join us! 

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Current News & Events / Henry
« on: March 01, 2008, 06:52:01 PM »
I don't have a photo but am hoping Chris Santee will post one of his of the presentation at Town Meeting today.  A joint resolution in honor of Henry Raymond was read by Gary Gilbert on behalf of our state Senators and Representatives.  It is a well deserved recognition of the community service Henry provides with this website and through other computer services he provides to the communities he is a part of.  I know Henry won't be the one to publicize this particular moment of today's gathering but wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to congratulate him and thank him.   As the resolution stated, it is every town's wish that they have a Henry Raymond, we are the richer for the fact that we do!

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We are having our third community supper tonight at the United Church from 5 to 6:30.  It is a beautiful evening to come share a meal.  The info other than the date is still the same from our first supper held in October.  Tonights menu is a variation on chicken and biscuits.  Hope to see you there.

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Sorry if everyone has heard enough from me on this topic, but I wanted to share the latest information I found on the compact fluorescent light bulbs.  Efficiency Vermont has mailed an offer coupon that encourages us to purchase these bulbs at a discount.  I went to their website to determine if they were offering a responsible reclamation program and found there is one in place.  Lots of helpful information at this website:  http://www.mercvt.org/dispose/lamprecycleproject.htm


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I was just charged one $5 fee for my two household bulbs. The goal is to collect the hazardous items and keep them out of the general trash stream, or our environment in particular.  No one should avoid bringing anything in to the collection site because of the fee list.  I was told it can be adjusted if necessary.  I certainly appreciate the select-board members who donated a cold but beautiful fall morning to sit at the town garage and help us make our town a little cleaner and safer.  Thank you.

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I have been eagerly awaiting this hazardous waste day to dispose of my first burnt out energy efficient light bulb.  I am aware they contain mercury and don't wish to dispose of it in the general garbage stream.  I was amazed to see it will cost me $5 to bring this bulb in and have it taken care of.  I am frightened that our energy efficiency drive is going to be in conflict with ecological goals if people decide they won't pay the fee to properly dispose of such items.  It is estimated 150 million were sold in 2006.  That is a lot of mercury being introduced into our environment.  I don't know what the solution is but I am concerned people may not be aware there is a problem. 

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Current News & Events / visit the Arctic tonight
« on: October 07, 2007, 08:47:08 AM »
October 7 6:30 - 8pm Travelogue of the Arctic presented by Christopher Murphy in the BFA Fairfax Elementary School Gym

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Current News & Events / chicken pie supper
« on: September 20, 2007, 12:43:40 PM »
Just a reminder that chickens are being prepped for Saturday's chicken pie supper put on by the Ladies of the United Church of Fairfax.  First sitting is at 5 PM in the elementary gym at BFA.  For $8 you get homemade chicken and biscuits, potatoes, gravy, squash, cole slaw, rolls and your choice of pumpkin or apple pie.  Seconds are even allowed! 

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General Discussion / sunshine and a clean car
« on: February 21, 2007, 04:00:45 PM »
I just returned from cleaning the salt off my car.  It seemed prudent to take advantage of this gorgeous afternoon. 
There wasn't a crush at the car wash but business seemed pretty steady.  What a handy addition to town this business has been.

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