Thank You From Joe Jutras

I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful Retirement Party given in my honor and the leatherman tool that was engraved with my name and the Town of Fletcher. It's been a pleasure to serve you for the past 9 years and keeping your roads safe. Thanks again.

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Thank You From Elaine Sweet

I would like to thank all of my friends and family that were part of my Surprise 50th Birthday Party! It gave me a warm wonderful feeling to see so many of you there to wish me Happy Over the Hill! I must being doing something right in this world, as there were 87 of us at my house to celebrate! Special thanks go out to my son, Shad and my daughter in law, Melissa and Jordan and Loudon and also to my daughter, Kristy and son in law Joey and Rachel and Chase. And very special thanks to Linda, Maria and Henry Thatcher and Richard too….you were all awesome! AND, to my fiancé, Bruce (I love you Honey!) and his wonderful sister, Kap…for all of the work you did and for keeping it a secret, you're awesome. I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful family and so many wonderful friends! Thank you all so very much!! Hugs

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Thank You From the Book Fair

Thanks to all of you, FOFE is proud to announce that the teachers at Fletcher Elementary received a little over $800 in books for the library and classrooms, and FOFE received $200 to put toward the Festival.

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Fletcher Playgroup

Join us for Playgroup on the playground on May 29 at Fletcher Elementary School…bring a picnic snack! Cups and napkins will be provided. Bubbles, playground equipment, lots of room to run, fresh air, and friends to play with equals fun, fun, fun!!! This date is weather permitting. The rain date is June 5. Please call Kris Irish with questions at 849-9352.

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Do A Little More Dancing!

Join us on May 23 and 30 for the two remaining dance classes sponsored by the Fletcher Union Meeting House Association. Classes begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Meeting House. Instructor Ryneta Arnold from Johnson will help you learn a few Latin, Ballroom, and Swing dances to dazzle your friends. No partner is needed, but you are welcome to bring one. We'll hold a dance party after the lesson on the 30th. For more information, contact Ed Brannagan at 343-1065 or Ryneta Arnold at 635-7417.

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FOFE News
By Mary Campbell

It's that time of year again! The Friends of Fletcher Elementary (FOFE) End of Year Festival is just around the corner. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, at the Fletcher Elementary School. All ages are welcome. There will be games, crafts, tye dye, cotton candy, hot dogs, and a "Survivor meets Nickelodeon-like" obstacle course that requires clothes that you can get muddy in and a sense of humor. Also, two Fletcher Elementary staff members will get a buzz cut, dye their hair purple, or kiss a pig! To participate in the obstacle course, pick up a registration form in the School lobby. The form is due by May 16.

Have you seen the new FOFE FUN FEST T-shirts? They are in the new display case in the Fletcher Elementary School lobby. These are colorful, quality shirts. You may order them until May 16 by picking up an order form in the School lobby or using the form in your child's backpack. The shirts are $10 each, or $11 for size XXL. They come in white or gray. FOFE earns a percentage of the sales.

After this harsh winter, we need a little sunshine and color NOW. FOFE has just the thing - Bio-Mats! Bio-Mats are seeded mats available for $8 each with your choice of flowers. These mats sandwich premium seeds between two layers of specially prepared mulch with moisture retaining ingredients. The seeds won't migrate; no further fertilization is required; and the mats suppress weed growth. Sizes vary depending on the type of flowers you choose. To order, use the brochure coming home in your child's backpacks or call Heather Blair at 849-9771 or Mary Campbell at 849-6555.

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Patriot Youth Football

Patriot Youth Football of Cambridge, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fletcher, and Georgia will hold a registration night on May 22 at BFA Fairfax Elementary School lobby from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Players entering grades 2-8 in the Fall of 2003 may register. We are also accepting assistant coaches and volunteers as well. Contact Karen McNall for further information at 849-6612.

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Select Board Meeting Excerpts

April 7, 2003 (Approved):

• Discussion with DRB Chair regarding fee for 2-lot subdivision. Fee set at $125.
• Discussion on impending Zoning Administrator vacancy and filling the position.
• Reviewed applications for Road Foreman position. Interviews set for next regular meeting.
• Reviewed year-to-date budget.
• Discussed paving priorities, including Cambridge road and Buck Hollow Road.
• Reviewed correspondence from newsletter editor town policy on local business advertising. Agreed pure advertising should have a fee, but that highlighting local businesses would be a service.
• Asked Town Clerk to order Select Board manual from VLCT.
• Discussed Class IV road situation.

April 21, 2003 (Approved):

• Responded to resident's complaint about dog.
• Presentation by Tim Smith of Franklin County Industrial Development Corp. on progress by local employers and organization's activities.
• Received complaint about discharge of firearms in a residential neighborhood.
• Entered Executive Session to interview candidates for Road Foreman.
• Discussed goals for the new Road Crew.
• Discussed loose dog issue; asked Town Clerk to prepare bill for dog's owner.

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Town Office News
By Elaine Sweet and Gloria Brunette

Now…isn't it nice to see everything turn green again! It was great to plant some flowers and see some color again…and we had better not have another frost!

There are still a few dogs out there that need to be registered….The Constable will get the list shortly!

The Listers will be lodging the Grand List this Friday and the Change of Appraisal Notices will be mailed out that day as well. If you had any changes to you appraisal you will be receiving a notice and have to opportunity to appeal the listed value to the Listers starting June 2nd. You will have to set up an appointment here at the office. The number here is 849-6616.

Reminder: The office is open Monday - Thursday, 9AM- 3:30 PM and Monday evenings 6:30-8:30PM. CLOSED on Fridays. Happy Gardening!

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School Board Meeting Excerpts

March 19, 2003 (Unapproved):

• Approved February 19 minutes.
• Elected Brent Farrell as Chair, Ms. Lesnikoski as Clerk, and Ms. Lesnikoski, Brent Farrell, and Dale Rock as FWSU representatives.
• Agreed to attend a special meeting regarding the allergy procedures at the School.
• Report by Principal that Fletcher could have up to 24 children for preschool.
• Report by Principal that water heater is dying and heat doesn't always work; gathering estimates on a new, and hopefully more energy efficient system.
• Request by Superintendent for Board to sign teachers' contracts, due May 15.
• Tabled Second Reading of Grade Advancement Policy.
• Tabled First Reading of Information Technology Policy.
• Discussed Town Meeting follow-up; date change for School meeting to be discussed at next meeting.

April 8, 2003 (Special Meeting, Unapproved):

• Noted that purpose of meeting was to educate community about procedures at School pertaining to severe food allergies and to listen to concerns about procedures.
• Defined "Severe Food Allergies" by discussing nature of severe allergies, allergy reactions in the body, symptoms, and reaction and response.
• Described the EPI Pen and explained how it works in an allergic reaction situation.
• Outlined current procedures in place and how they were developed.
• Presented legislation related to allergies and students.
• Responded to public comment and facilitated a question-answer period.
• Executive Session related to a student issue; no action taken.
  

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Newsletter Contributions

Get the word out about your events and activities through the Fletcher Community Newsletter. The next deadline for submissions is Friday, June 13. Events and articles can be sent to Bonnie Waninger, 791 Shaw Road, Cambridge, VT 05444, Fax & Phone: 849-9869 (press "start" for fax), or E-mail: redpoll@sover.net.

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May Calendar

June Calendar

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Last Call for Voter Opinions on Newsletter Advertising
By Bonnie Waninger, Newsletter Editor

Thank you to everyone who has responded to last month's newsletter poll. You've proposed some interested ideas, such as a once-a-year Fletcher Business and Service directory in lieu of one of the newsletters. For those of you who wanted to respond but just didn't get around to it, here's one last chance. Thanks for participating.

Do you think that the Fletcher Newsletter should include information about businesses and service providers?
No
Yes

If we highlight local business and service providers in the Fletcher newsletter, should we: (please choose one only)

• Require everyone to pay an advertisement fee. I suggest that fee be set at $_____.
• List everyone for free. People would need to send in their information, and we'd draw names to determine which ones are included in each newsletter.

If we list everyone for free, which businesses or services should be eligible for listing? (choose all that apply)

• Businesses owned by or services provided by a Fletcher resident and located in Fletcher.
• Businesses owned by or services provided by a Fletcher resident, regardless of office location.
• Businesses or services located in Fletcher, regardless of the owner's place of residency.
• Services provided by Fletcher residents, regardless of whether or not the resident owns the business and regardless of whether or not the business is located in Fletcher (see real estate example in first paragraph).

Additional comments and suggestions: __________________________________________________________________

Please mail your completed poll to: Bonnie Waninger, 791 Shaw Road, Cambridge, VT 05478.

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