Walking the llama trail - The North Star Monthly

www.northstarmonthly.com NOVEMBER 2009 29mittee has met three times and hasfocused on budget items, tree managementin the cemetery, and increasedinterest in the committee’sactivities by the public. The newVeteran’s Memorial Monumentwas placed adjacent to the CivilWar Monument on September 1,2009. An official dedication isplanned for a future date.Energy Report - Dave Magnusinquired as to whether the originalenergy audit representative’s statusreport had been received. Informationregarding an availableStimulus Block Grant for municipalitieswas discussed. Magnuswill complete the required surveyand also contact Mike Russellabout his energy audit proposal.September 16, 2009Roads Report - A written summaryfrom the Road Foreman reportedthat the Low Pro truck hadmajor brake work done in orderfor it to pass inspection. All of thedamage has been caused by wintersalt. This will be a yearly problem.Ha’Penny Road box culvert hasbeen installed. Stone work onwalls is being worked on. The roadshould be open next week. PennyStreet box culvert will be installed.The road will be open by nextweek. The Board has communicatedwith V-TRANS representative,Shawna Clifford, regardingaccounting and administrative requirementsfor FEMA/STATE approvalfor Martin’s Pond culvertproject.Snowmobile Trails - Ross Pagepresented a request for the Bayley-Hazen Snowmobile Club seekingpermission from the Board toNovember 2009 MenuDanville SeniorAction CenterMeals at Danville MethodistChurch. All meals served with abeverage, homemade breadsand desserts. Reservations areappreciated by calling (802) 684-3903 before 9:30 a.m. on day ofthe meal. A donation of $4 forguests 60+ (Others $5) is appreciated.Nov. 3 - Liver, bacon, onions,hamburgers, mashed potatoes,rolls, veggies and V-8.Nov. 5 - Lemon rosemarychicken, rice pilaf, peas, carrots,rolls and sliced oranges.Nov. 10 - Apricot shallot stuffedpork loin, brown rice, cranberrysauce, veggies and lemon bars.Nov. 12 - Tomato bisque, grilledcheese sandwich, cesar salad andtropical fruit crisp.Nov. 17 - Chicken parmesan,garlic bread, pasta with marinara,broccoli and carrots.Nov. 19 - No meal. Game Supper.Nov. 24 - Baked beans, hotdogs, corn bread, carrots, V-8and orange slices.Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving dinner,12:30 p.m., reservations please.Nov. 30 - Chicken and biscuits,stuffing, carrots, cranberry sauceand chocolate cake.cross Town land at the PeachamTown Garage and to use approximatelyone half mile on OldCounty Road from the Rowe propertyto the legal trail located at theMorrison’s property. The Boardsaid their position on the subjectremains unchanged. A snowmobilecrossing at the Town Garagewas acceptable but due to safetyconcerns the request for the use ofthe portion of Old County Roadwas denied.Grant - A letter was received fromBarry Lawson, chair of the TownEconomic Committee, recommendingthat the Town pursue aVermont Community DevelopmentPlanning Grant. The grantwould provide funding for communitydevelopment planning activitiesin preparation for a projectin one of many Town programareas, i.e. housing, economic development,public facilities, orpublic services. The Board acceptedLawson’s recommendation.McKay moved that the Board conductthe required grant hearing.St. JohnsburyTown Manager: Michael WelchTown Clerk: Sandy GrenierSelectboard: Bryon Quatrini, GaryReis, Daniel Kimbell, Jim Rust,and Jean Hall Wheeler.September 8, 2009Community Center – DinahYessne, director of the communityjustice center, said she has contactednumerous property ownersin St. Johnsbury to inquire aboutaffordable office space for the JusticeCenter. He said Doug Spates“Your Clear Choice in Auto Glass Replacement”Windshield World“We Come to You”FREE COURTESY CAR OR MOBILE SERVICEINSURANCE APPROVED FOR DIRECT BILLINGWRITTEN WARRANTYORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY GLASSLOCALLY OWNED & OPERATEDBARRE 479-0666HARDWICK 472-5554WHITE RIVER JCT. 295-9903NEWPORT 334-1348GORHAM, NH 752-1414Geothermal Heatingprovides space heating bytaking thermal energy fromgroundwater with a heat pump.DanvilleCongregationalChurchTheDanville EcumenicalThanksgiving Eve Servicewill be held at the DanvilleCongregational Church, 87Hill Street, on Wednesday,Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.Bring the whole family.The North Danville Baptist Church(ABC)Worship and Sunday School9:30Fellowship Hour10:20 AMPastor: The Rev. Bob SargentHandicapped accessible!How much does itcost to heat yourhome?Fuel Oil..........................$22.87Kerosene.......................$28.64Propane.........................$37.95Natural Gas...................$22.13Coal...............................$19.79Electricity......................$41.35GEOTHERMAL.............$10.34Wood (green)................$14.39Pellets........................... $19.59* Comparisons per million BTUs by VTDPS Feb. 2009For analysis, costs and benefits for your home, contact Jim Ashley:Green Mountain Geothermal LLCPO Box 222 W. Danville VT 05873(802) 684-3491 www.vermontgeo.comDIAL TOLL FREE800-639-0666“PROMPT FRIENDLY SERVICE”ST. JOHNSBURY371 Memorial Drive 748-3310owns the building that was formerlyoccupied by NEKCA onCherry Street. Dinah said Spateshas offered one large office space,two small offices, and access to aconference room – with heat andelectricity included for $400 permonth. Dinah said the space ishandicapped accessible and is aconvenient location in the community.Town Manager MikeWelch provided a copy of the currentexpenses in the CommunityCenter account. A total of $49,150was budgeted, $26,377 expended,with a balance remaining of$22,772. Welch said rental expensesfor the balance of 2009would come from the savings ofnot heating the Community Centerthis winter. Beginning in 2010, theTown would need to budget for therental payment for the Justice Center,and between payment for rent,and in-kind services provided; theTown will be able to meet the 25percent matching requirement ofthe grant. Welch said this spacewill meet the needs of the JusticeCenter better than the availablespace in the Pomerleau Building.Following discussion, the Boardapproved the rental of office spacein the Spate’s building on CherrySt. Johnsbury AcademyWinter 2009-2010 Sports ScheduleBoys BasketballVarsity and Junior VarsityVarsity Game follows JV GameDecember3 Essex (A) 5/6:307 Brattleboro (H) 5/6:3010 North Country (H) 5/6:3014 Rice (H) 5:30/721 Lyndon (A) 5:30/723 Rutland (H) 5/6:3030 Brattleboro (A) 5/6:30January4 Colchester (H) 5/6:307 Champlain Valley (A) 5/6:3012 Rice (H) 5/6:3014 Essex (H) 5/6:3022 Mount Mansfield (H) 5/6:3026 Spaulding (A) 5/6:3029 So. Burlington (A) 5/6:30February2 Burlington (H) 5/6:305 Spaulding (H) 5/6:309 Mt. Mansfield (A) 5/6:3012 North Country (A) 5/6:3016 Burlington (A) 5/6:3019 South Burlington (H) 5/6:30Girls & Boys BasketballFreshmenDecember1 Mt. Mansfield (H) 6/7:303 North Country (A) 6/7:305 CVU (H) 12/1:308 Spaulding (H) 5/6:3016 Burlington (A) 5/6:3023 Essex (A) 5:30/7January2 Mt. Mansfield (B) (A) 11:00Oxbow (G)5 Hartford (A) 4/5:307 Lyndon Institute (H) 5/6:309 Rutland (A) 12/1:3012 CVU (A) 5/6:3016 Spaulding (A) 10/11:3018 Lyndonville (A) 5:30/721 North Country (H) 5/6:3023 Rutland (H) 1/1:3029 Essex (H) 5/6:30February1 Hartford (H) 5/6:306 Frosh Boys Tour. (A) 6/7:308 StJ/BFA/Essex/BHS (A) 10/11:30Nordic SkiingDecember12 CVU (A) 10:0015 Peoples Academy (A) 3:0019 Essex (A) 10:0022 Harwood (A) 3:00January2 NCU (A) 10:309 South Burlington (A) 10:0013 Colchester (A) 4:0015 Lyndon Institute (A) 1:0019 Harwood (A) 3:0023 Brattleboro (A) 11:0027 Rutland (A) 3:00February10 Peoples Academy (A) 3:0017 North Country (A) 4:0020 BFAS/BHS (A) 10:3026 State Meet (A) 10:30March1 State Meet (A) 10:30Alpine SkiingDecember7 St. J/LI (H)16 NCU (A)January5 Essex w/Lamoille (A)7 Harwood (A)9 CVU (A)13 South Burlington (A)15 Lyndon (A)27 MMU (A)28 Mt. Abraham w/South Burlington (A)February5 Essex Invitational (A)6 Essex Invitational (A)10 NCU (A)16 Girls NVAC (A)18 Boys NVAC (A)March1 Boys State Meet (A)4 Girls State Meet (A)53 Wilson St., Greensboro, VT802-533-2531Street.Colonial Apartments - BryonQuatrini recommended that the St.Johnsbury Board recognize the excellentwork that Mary Dekoeyerhas done maintaining the area surroundingthe Colonial Apartments.Members of the Board agreed anddirected the Manager to prepare aletter for signature by the Board.Girls BasketballVarsity and Junior VarsityVarsity Game follows JV GameDecember4 Brattleboro (H) 5/6:4510 Spaulding Tournament (A) 5:3012 Spaulding Tournament (A) TBA15 Spaulding (H) 5/6:4518 Brattleboro (H) 5/6:4522 North Country (A) 5/6:4529 Burlington (H) 5/6:45January2 Rutland (H) 1/2:455 Essex (A) 5/6:458 Champlain Valley (H) 5/6:4511 BFA St. Albans (A) 5/6:4514 Rice (A) 5/6:4522 Spaulding (A) 5/6:4525 North Country (H) 5/6:4528 Burlington (A) 5/6:45February1 Essex (H) 5/6:454 Champlain Valley (A) 5/6:458 BFA St. Albans (H) 5/6:4513 Rice (H) 5/6:45HockeyDecember2 Brattleboro (NL) (H) 6:005 Mt. St. Josephs’ (L)(A) 12:009 U-32 (NL)(H) 6:0012 Lyndon Institute (NL)(A) 6:0016 Northfield Tourn (NL)(A) 5:3018 Northfield Tourn (NL) (A) TBA22 Stowe (NL)(A) 6:3030 Northfield (L)(H) 6:00January2 Missisquoi (L)(H) 5:006 Brattleboro (L)(A) 6:309 Woodstock (L)(A) 8:1016 Middlebury (L)(H) 5:0020 North Country (NL)(H) 7:0023 Montpelier (L)(A) 8:0027 Milton (L)(A) 8:0030 U-32 (L)(A) 8:00February3 Stowe (L)(A) 5:006 Peoples’ Academy (L)(H) 6:0011 Mt. Mansfield (L)(A) 7:4513 Lyndon Institute (L)(H) 6:00WrestlingDecember5 North/South Duals (A) 10:0010 Milton & Randolph (A) 6:0012 Early Bird Invitational (H) 10:0016 MMU & Harwood (A) 6:0022 Spaulding & Milton (H) 6:0029 Hubie Wagner Invit. (A) 10:00January6 Randolph & Vergennes (A)7:009 Newfound Invitational (A) 10:0013 Mt. Abe & Essex (H) 6:0016 Mt. Anthony Invite22 Essex Classic (A) 3:3023 Essex Classic (A) 10:3026 Champlain Valley (H) 6:0028 Milton & Enosburg (A) 6:0030 Colchester Invite (A) 10:00February4 Middlebury (H) 6:006 Jason Lowell (A) 10:0010 Colchester (A) 6:0020 JV States (Spaulding) (A) 10:0026 State Championships (A) 6:0027 State Championships (A) 6:0028 State Championships (A) 10:00March5 N.E. Championships TBA6 N.E. Championships TBAGymnasticsDecember5 South Burlington (H) 1:0014 Milton & U-32 (NL) (H) 6:0019 SB Holiday Invite (NL) (A) 12:0021 Essex (H) 6:0029 Champlain Valley (A) 1:00January8 Harwood (A) 7:0012 CVU w/Midd(NL) (A) 7:0022 Randolph (A) 7:0030 Middlebury (H) 1:00February5 U-32 (A) 7:0013 State Meet (A) 2:00Summer Hours:Monday 10 am – 4 pmTuesday 10 am – 7 pmWednesday 10 am – 4 pmThursday 10 am – 4 pmFriday 10 am – 4 pmSaturday 10 am – 2 pmSunday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm