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Volume 9 Number 10 October 2018

Letter from the Editor:

Yes I am one of those people. So very, very happy to see the fall in temperatures and

leaves. The smell of wood smoke curling around the neighborhood both from indoor

fires and outdoor fire pits is better than bacon…. Well almost. AC units going out, cords

of wood coming in. FLEECE, CIDER, RUSTLING LEAVES, APPLE PICKING, -

CAN YOU FEEL IT??!!! It’s not just the tourists that love fall in Vermont (I know I

know – I’ll always be a flatlander to some!). But regardless of your social status in

Londonderry – Local or Flatlander – there is no denying the appeal of this wonderful

season. I will not be sad to say Au Revoir to summer and Bienvenue to Fall!

We are super proud of our local Magic Mountain featured in an article in SKI magazine’s

October issue – I hope you all head to the website (magicmtn.com) to click on the link

and read the article titled “Casting a Spell” by Connor W. Davis. It captures the essence

of Magic and authentic old school ski vibe the mountain strives to maintain. SUPPORT

your local mountain!!! We also included an update letter from Magic Mountain ‘s

president– Geoff Hathaway and hope you head up to enjoy that fabulous place – to hike,

walk, volunteer, have dinner or drinks – so many options until the snow falls!

I would also like to thank all you out there who faithfully keep me informed – you know

who you are and I love you for it! And thanks to them there is so much going on to keep

you busy – our pages are chock full of events. Get your Halloween costumes out and

ready to go – Champion Fire Dept is having their annual Haunted House, food & drinks,

CANDY and Trunk or Treating on Wednesday – a great community event and safe place

to jack your kids up on candy and let them run wild! Just remember to take them home

with you please.

Enjoy carving your pumpkins, raking your leaves and smelling the fall!!!

Darcy Duval


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Haunted Firehouse

Wednesday, October 31st starting at 4:30pm

South Londonderry Fire Station (60 Main Street)

Sponsored by Champion Fire Department

Free HAUNTED HOUSE, food and drinks, tours of the fire station, and a

campfire!

PLUS

Trunk-or-Treating Wednesday, October 31st from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

(On the green lawn between the Fire Station and the Bridge)

Sponsored by the First Baptist Church of South Londonderry

People are invited to park their cars next to the firehouse and set up at

4:00pm, open their trunks, and hand out treats to children, starting at

4:30pm. Dressing up and decorating trunks or around the car is fun but not

mandatory!

Main Street will be closed during the event. Parking will be located at

the Library, Town Office Building, and First Baptist Church’s parking

lot. For questions, contact Chris Blackey at 802-856-7266.


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Congratulations to Carol Gaydosh of My Sister’s Garden

First Prize Winner of the Scarecrow Contest at the

2018 Peru Fair


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These lectures are offered at no charge, but please register to attend by calling 824-4343.

TUESDAY OCT 9th @ 2PM The Long & Colorful History of Vermont’s State

Vegetable – The Gilfeather Turnip Writer-historian Anita Rafael unveils the long and

colorful history of the Gilfeather turnip, a humble tuber which traces its early 20th century

origins to the hard-scrabble Wardsboro hillside farm of John Gilfeather. Learn about the

Gilfeather’s family genealogy; how the Gilfeather turnip became our state vegetable; tips

on how to grow and cook Gilfeather turnips, complete with recipes; and get the latest

information about this October’s Gilfeather Turnip Festival. Anita Rafael lives and works in Wardsboro. Her feature articles have appeared in many

magazines and newspapers throughout Southern Vermont. Since 2006 she has been a volunteer

with the Friends of the Wardsboro Library, the non-profit group that runs the annual turnip

festival as a fundraiser.

TUESDAY OCT 23rd 5:30-6:30 PM Healthy Meals in a Pinch Making well-balanced

meals can be a challenge - especially when money is tight. In this class, presented by the

Community Health Team at Springfield Medical Care Systems, you will learn how to

plan ahead and prepare healthy meals that are not only nutritious, but delicious as well!

THURSDAY OCT 25th @ 5:30PM The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Derek Boothby Returns to Neighborhood Connections. The importance attached to the

right to bear arms and the impact of the Second Amendment continue to reverberate as

they have since its adoption in 1791. What is the background of the term "well-regulated

militia"? What was the origin of the "right to bear arms"? How is it that the United States

has an attitude to civilian-owned guns that is so markedly different from all other

democratic, industrialized countries? This talk will trace the history of the right to bear

arms from inception to the present day. Derek Boothby served in the United Nations for over 20 years, during which time he specialized

in arms control issues. He was deputy director of operations for weapons inspections in Iraq

immediately after the first Gulf War; served on the personal staff of Cyrus Vance in his efforts to

stop the war in Bosnia; and was second in command of a 7,000-strong peace operation in Croatia.


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He was also director of the Europe Division in the Department of Political Affairs and chairman

of the UN Iraq Operational Group.

36 Miles of Trouble – The West River Railroad

Landgrove Meeting House 5pm Sunday, October 7th

The West River Trail, whose terminus is the Depot in South Londonderry, may well be

Vermont’s oldest transportation path. Native Americans called the West River

“Wantastiquet” or “waters of the lonely way,” and the Wantastiquet path was an

important connection from the West River valley and Fort Dummer in Brattleboro over

the Green Mountains to Otter Creek and Lake Champlain.

In 1879, this path was developed into the West River Railroad, originating in Brattleboro

and terminating at the South Londonderry Depot. However, not long after the railroad

opened, people began to call it “36 miles of trouble.” Its’ narrow gauge and winding

route led to undependable, if not dangerous, service. A 1903 editorial called the trains

“trydaily-they go down in the morning and try to get back at night.”

Come to the Landgrove Meeting House on Sunday, October 7th at 5pm to hear Glenn

Annis, said to be the living expert on the West River Rail Road, speak about the WRRR

and the earlier plan to build a rail road up over Mount Holly to Rutland and then on to

Lake Champlain. Glenn’s presentation, which will include slides, is sponsored by the

Landgrove Historical Society and the Landgrove Meeting House.

With thanks to The Friends of the West River Trail, www.westrivertrail.org, a non-profit

dedicated to the establishment of a 36-mile scenic trail through the West River Valley,

for historical information.

http://www.westrivertrail.org/


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SOUTH LONDONDERRY FREE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, BOOK SALE, BOOK SALE – Come on over and support your library

on Saturday, October 6th anytime between 10 am and 1 pm.

There will be books galore in all categories – children’s books, current fiction and non-

fiction, classics and many antique, vintage and collectible books. You will be bound to

find something that you didn’t know you wanted or you might find that perfect gift for

someone else.

Re-designed books created by Laura Megroz were a big hit at the Peru Fair. These books

with vintage book covers could be used for journals, sketching, recipes, diaries or

keeping track of all of your passwords! Stop by and have some cider, a donut or just to

have a book chat.

While you are here take a look at the wonderful watercolors on display in the Janeway

Wing. These beautiful paintings were created by Kim Eng Yeo who was born, raised and

educated in Singapore and lived in Thailand for many years before moving to the United

States in 1978.

Many of her watercolors draw inspiration from visits to gardens on her travels within the

US, Europe and Asia. She states: “My watercolors are journeys of visual discovery and I

invite the viewer to share their moments with me as I sort and filter the shapes and colors

of Nature, to recreate it’s essence in my watercolors.” If you can’t visit the library on

October 6th, please take the time to view Eng’s beautiful exhibit, which will be on display

throughout the month of October during library hours.

Don’t forget that there are so many great books that you can borrow from your wonderful

House of Books. There are also audios, videos and magazines for you to check out.

Through the library you can access downloadable audios and e-books – your individual

number will be given to you upon request – and then you will be all set to download

books from any device you might have and from anywhere you might be.

We hope that you will come to our Book Fair or stop in and see us during the month of

October.

See you at the library! Mary K. Butera, Librarian


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Pictured here is Sierra, our littlest

member of the South Londonderry

FREE Library.

Many thanks to Linda Schroeder who

created these wonderful balloon hats.

Kim Eng Yeo's watercolor painting. She will be the library's guest artist for September

and October.


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WANTASTIQUET ROTARY OF LONDONDERRY AND

SURROUNDING MOUNTAIN TOWNS

Trail Improvements - over the past few months the Wantastiquet Rotary has been

involved in new trail signage and trail maintenance of local trails in Londonderry. They

are the Library Trail in South Londonderry (next to Town Hall), Flood Brook Elementary

School Trail, and Memorial Park Trail.

Through a $1500.00 grant from the Collaborative of Londonderry via the State of

Vermont, signs (paw prints) have been placed on all three trails, as well as entry signage

at each trail head. Thanks to members of the Rotary, Burr and Burton High School

students, and the help of Marge Fish of the Green Mountain Club, the project has gone

forward.

Beyond the signage installed, the Rotary, with the help of Burr and Burton students, will

continue to clear and maintain these trails for the enjoyment of local residents. Please

continue to support the Rotary of Londonderry and surrounding towns.

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Mighty Londonderry Community Resilience Organization

Emergency Management Exercise

On Sept. 10, the Londonderry Select board voted to participate in a statewide exercise

sponsored by Vermont Emergency Management. The exercise play will take place on

October 23 2019. We are looking for people who are interested in helping plan for this

follow up to our tabletop exercise in November of 2017. Two people must be identified


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to participate in the planning meetings and at least one must attend each planning session,

which will take place October 23, 2018 and January 15, March 9, and July 16, 2019.

This exercise will start 48-72 hours after a mock disaster to assess our core capabilities

within the mission areas of response and recovery following a statewide catastrophic

incident. These core capabilities have been identified as planning, infrastructure

systems, operational coordination, logistics and supply chain, and situational

assessment. Londonderry’s Emergency Operation Center will be activated and will be in

contact with local agencies that would respond to an emergency situation as well as

statewide agencies that would offer coordination and materials.

If you are interested in participating in the planning sessions or the actual exercise, please

let me know. I will be working with Kevin Beattie our Emergency Management

Director. I can also provide links to more detailed information.

Bruce Frauman, Chair

[email protected]

2018 DRESSING UP OF MAIN STREET

Ever wonder who was responsible for the plantings in Londonderry this summer? The

volunteers who contributed to the FRIENDS OF MAIN STREET’s barrels and bridges

project in 2018. Without their financial, planting and watering help it would not be

possible.

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the following:

Glebe Mountain Gardeners and Rugg Valley Landscaping

Bob and Patricia Alexander, Nikki Alexander, Hilary Batchelor, Annie Bessette, May

Bigelow, Melissa Brown, Gun Burns, Mary Butera, Marcia Camp, Annie Campbell,

Martha Dale, Hilary Dolly, Darcy Duval, Michael Goodbody, Cindy Gubb, Helen

Hamman, Lisa and David Hooper, Peter Isakson, Carol and Urs Joder, Inger Johansson,

Gale and Joel Kuhlberg, Mimi Lines, Kristi MacDonald, Marge and Rich Malko, Gail

Mann, George Mora, Neighborhood Connection Staff, Hal Nelson, Agnes and Billie

Peelle, Nancy Pinkernell, Skip Raymond, Wendy Rowland, Kate and Walter Scott, Elsie

and Bill Smith, Meredith Stock, Heather Swinburne, Tiffany and Dan Tobin, Barb and

Bob Wells, Carl Westberg, Tony Whaling, Stephanie Wylie, Lexi Young.

mailto:[email protected]


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If you are interested in joining the team

or contributing to our efforts next spring

please contact Barbara Wells

([email protected])

The following is a partial printing of the latest and greatest from Magic Mountain

President Geoff Hathaway.

9/27/18 "Casting A Spell"

This mountain has a mysterious affect on people. It certainly did it to me almost two

decades ago, and look what it's done to me and my family since :-)

So it also now can be said for SKI Magazine when they came to check Magic out last

March and April. Needless to say it's been a long time since we've been paid a visit by

SKI, but the title of their story has Magic "Casting A Spell"-- and this intimate, soulful,

exhilarating mountain and community really do just that. The story in the latest issue of

SKI magazine and the link can be found on our website (magicmtn.com).

Magic's Volunteer Days are events that exemplify the spirit and the "connectedness"

between our skiers and the mountain over the years. Last Saturday, more glades off the

Green Lift were cleared out, a huge pile of logs were stacked for the firepit, and there was

help around the lodge. Thank you to all who came, and there are two more Vol days left

this season on October 6th and 27th. Here's a great video from last weekend that captures

the spirit of our volunteers who are such an integral part of the Magic experience.

With Columbus weekend approaching, and a late start to fall foliage that will be a great

time to be up here in southern Vermont. Besides peak leaf peeping and a Volunteer Day,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA2SYv08rwM


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Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th will be "mini-Octoberfests" here with brats, German

beer and music on the deck of the Black Line Tavern. Come up and spend some of the

weekend with us enjoying the great outdoors with Disc Golf, hiking, and deck hanging.

For those venturing inside, we will have our new retail store open with big discounts on

current Magic wear. We are also starting Prime Rib Friday Nights at the BLT on

September 28th, right through October 26th. For our new Chef Hilary Adams, this is just

the beginning as we create more food experiences at the Tavern coming into the new ski

season!

As we move deeper into Autumn, there are only a little more than 2 weeks left to save big

on Magic's affordable season passes. So lots of fun, affordable options to ski and ride

here. But, be careful, Magic has been known to "cast a spell"!

Think Fall Foliage and Savings!

-Geoff

SKI MAGIC LLC

Where skiing still has its soul.

Early and Absentee Ballots are available at the Town

Clerk’s Office.

Call, email or stop in the office to request a ballot.

Phone 824-3356, email:[email protected]

Location: 100 Old School St. South Londonderry

You can also use the VT My Voter Page

https://mvp.sec.state.vt.us/

to request a ballot or register to vote!

https://www.magicmtn.com/tickets-passes

https://mvp.sec.state.vt.us/


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TRI MOUNTAIN LIONS

Tri-Mtn Lions member Randee Keith (left) presents Orvis Rod and Reel to Ron Gillespie

(right)1st place winner of the Lions raffle. Ron very generously donated the prize back

to the Lions to use in another raffle. Gabe Perkins’ name was drawn for 2nd place a

Vermont Country Store gift basket and 3rd place winner Lee Forbes won 2 lift tickets at

Stratton.Tri-Mtn Lions thank all who bought raffle tickets. Special thank you to Orvis,

Vermont Country Store and Stratton for the donation of the prizes.

Area schools are back in session, which means Tri-Mtn Lions will be performing Vision

Screenings for the month of September. Last year Tri-Mtn screened over 500 students

and staff.

Lions motto is “We Serve”, all of our fundraising money goes back into the community.


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Tri-Mtn Lion Andie Fusco performing vision screening at Floodbrook School

Londonderry Area Tri-Mtn Lions are busy with vision screenings in local schools in

September. Vermont Lions have access to five Welch Allan Vision Screening cameras in

the state. Each club chooses a time to use the camera, then return it to the next club for

their use. Tri Mtn Lions have used the camera in the following Elementary schools,

Wardsboro, Jamaica, Townshend, Floodbrook, Windham and Newfane. New this year is

the West River Montessori. Early detection of any vision problems is the key to a lifetime

of good vision. This is all done by volunteers from your local Lions’ Clubs.

Interested in joining? Tri-Mtn Lions meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the

month at Neighborhood Connections meeting room in Londonderry at 7:00pm. Join us at

a meeting or contact Randee 824-6750 or [email protected]


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Opening Reception: August 31, 5- 7pm

Exhibit Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-2

For more information and to submit work:

(w) lahs vt. org ( fb) LondonderryArtAndHis toric alS oc iety

( t) 917. 602. 2153 (e) garris on@adhoc art. org

August 31 - October 6

The Custer Sharp House 2461 Middletown Road, 05148

Local Artists' Expo

DropOff Dates: Wednesdays/Thursdays 10a-2p; Sun Aug 26, 2-4p; Mon Aug 27, 10-2, Tues Aug 28, 1:30-7:30p; Wed Aug 29: LAST DAY TO D/O.

1) When dropping off work, provide paperwork with: Artist's Name, Email, Phone #, Address, and complete list of

work(s). 2) All art must contain information on the back including Artist's Name, Title , Description of that work, and

Price. 3) Art must be hangable, ready to install / sell. Thank you in advance for your diligence and participation.

- We look forward to seeing you & your work! Spread the word via analog and digital means. -

The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society

- Save Londonderry's Treasures -


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HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Saturday, June 2, 2018 and

Saturday, October 6, 2018

9am – 1pm

Flood Brook Union School

Route 11, Londonderry, Vermont

Residents & Businesses of the following towns only:

¨Landgrove ¨ Londonderry ¨Peru¨ Weston¨Windham ¨ Free to Households, Businesses Must Pre-register and Pay for Disposal

WHAT TO BRING ANY SUBSTANCE WITH A LABEL THAT SAYS “CAUSTIC, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, POISON,

COMBUSTIBLE, WARNING, DANGER OR CAUTION”

FROM THE GARAGE: Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Engine Degreaser, Carburetor Cleaner, Gas Treatments, Creosote, Radiator Flusher, Roofing Tar, Asphalt and A/C Refrigerants. FROM THE WORKBENCH: Rust proofer, Paint Thinners, Degreaser, Lead & Oil based Paints, Sealants, Solvents, Varnish, Wood Preservatives, W/Polish, Wood Stripers and Stains, Deck Wash. FROM THE GARDEN SHED: Pesticides, Insect Sprays, Pool Chemicals, Flea Powder, Fertilizers, Herbicides, Rodent Killers, Muriatic Acid, No-Pest Strips, Lighter Fluid. FROM THE HOUSE: Drain Cleaner, Floor Cleaner, Furniture Polish, Arts & Craft Chemicals, Mercury Batteries, Photo Chemicals, Oven Cleaner, Chemistry Kits, Metal Polish, Moth Balls, Toilet Cleaner, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners.

**Both latex and oil based paints will be accepted at the collection

WHAT NOT TO BRING Electronics check the web site for dates of electronics collection Empty Aerosol cans can be recycle with scrap metal at the Transfer Station Rechargeable and Primary Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D etc) Bring to Londonderry Hardware, Sigda’s Hardware, Londonderry Town Office, Londonderry Transfer Station Recycle Center Automotive Batteries can be exchanged at or given to local garages and auto parts stores Used Clean Motor Oil Can be brought to West River Auto or Hunter Excavating Fluorescent Light Tubes/Bulbs can be taken to Londonderry Hardware Store or Sigda’s Servistar Ammunition & Explosives contact your local police department Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Propane Tanks can be exchanged or refilled at propane distributors or Londonderry Hardware Medical sharps (needles) place in rigid, puncture-resistant container such as a detergent bottle with cap sealed with duct tape. Label container “Not For Recycling, Sharps”. Dispose of in trash. Asbestos in any form. You will need to contact an asbestos abatement company.

For information email [email protected] Call Esther Fishman 824-3306 or visit www.londonderryvt.org


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PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Rev. William Charles Freeman, Ph.D. @ (802) 384-3845

NEW THOUGHT VERMONT PRESENTATION AND RETREAT FOCUSES ON

BLESSINGS

Weston, VT….New Thought Vermont is sponsoring Mutual Radiance: A Retreat

Exploring the Gift of Blessing on October 12th & 13th with Gunilla Norris, a

psychotherapist and nationally known author of numerous books on the spirituality of the

everyday. She is a treasure, a woman of inspiration and wisdom who invites us to look

for and be with the blessings in daily life.

“In this retreat, we will explore practices that nurture our ability to sustain a life lived in

blessing, including the making of blessing postcards to share. Blessing is

contagious. The more we feel blessed the more of a blessing we become. During

challenging times, when we don’t know what to do and feel there is very little we can do,

there is always blessing to turn to. We can count our daily blessings, send blessings to

others, and so in time, grow to be agents of blessing. It isn’t easy to be aware that we are

each steeped in blessing. To live in awareness of blessing, to cultivate it and to share it is

a spiritual practice that can sustain us and fill us with strength and joy.”

Preceding the retreat, Gunilla Norris will give a public presentation on Blessings on

Friday, October 12th in the Weston Playhouse Living Room from 10AM - 11:15AM with

time for conversation and light refreshments from 11:15AM to noon. There is a

suggested donation of $15 (for non-retreat participants).

The retreat that follows takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 12th and 13th, also at

the Weston Playhouse. Retreat Session I is on Friday from 1-4:30PM. On Saturday,

Retreat Session II is from 9:30 to noon with Retreat Session III from 1 – 3:30PM. The

cost for the retreat is $225 and a Senior rate is $175 for Weston and Mountain Town area

residents, those connected with the Weston Priory, Old Parish Church, Weston

Community Church on the Hill and members of New Thought Vermont. Registrations

are non-refundable. There is some scholarship aid available. For more information, call

(802) 384-3845; visit newthoughtvermont.com or send an e-mail

to: [email protected]

New Thought Vermont is an organization that encourages mystical wisdom and

metaphysical understanding to nurture personal experience of the Sacred in everyday life.



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Londonderry Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Detectors

The American Red Cross of New Hampshire and Vermont, in conjunction with the

Londonderry and Weston Volunteer Fire Departments, is continuing to bring a program

of free smoke detectors and home fire safety education to the towns of Londonderry and

Weston beginning on October 13, 2018. These free smoke detectors will last for 10 years

without battery replacement and will be installed by trained members of your local fire

department and the American Red Cross. To obtain this service, contact any Londonderry

or Weston Fire Department member or leave a message on the Weston Fire Department

non-emergency number 802-824-3539.

Article Submission Information If your group or organization has community news to

share, and you would like to submit an article to The Monthly for publication, please

contact us via email at [email protected]. For your reference, our article submission deadline is

the 23rd of each month. Due to space limitations it is up to our discretion to edit any and all submissions

and/or reject submissions. The articles and information enclosed do not necessarily reflect the opinions or

policies of the Town of Londonderry or its board members ************************************************************************

TOWN EMAIL LIST The town has established an Email/distribution list to send

important and emergency information to town residents and property owners. If you have

not submitted your email address, please consider doing so. Your information will not be

shared with anyone. Call the town office at 824-3356 or email to

[email protected]



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