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HomeMy WebLinkAboutnewsletter 1992 summerENFIELD NEWS , * suer 92 SPONSORED BY TAE E[gIELD CommUNITY COUNCIL, INC. ®rm ENFIELD C01`4'1UNITY COUNCIL NEWS UNITED WAY of Tanpkim Crony Agency This year's summer camp will run from July 6 through August 14. The camp will operate Monday through Friday mornings, 9 am to 12:30 pm, at the Enfield School, 20 Enfield Main Road. Arts and crafts, sports, drama activities, science and nature projects are some of the programs planned. A lunch program may be available from 12:00 to 12:30, if enough youth return eligibility forms and qualify. Forms are enclosed. If no lunch program is available youth should bring a packed lunch to camp. Bob Abele will be our Director. Bob is extremely well qualified for the position • as he works for our afterschool program during the year. Carol Barriere who has worked for us in the past will return to direct the preschool with the assistance of Peggy Dolan. Sports will be under the direction of John Brooks and Suzanne Morse, Beth Senirude and Jessica Connor will hold down music and drama this year. Lisa Holmes is in charge of Arts S Crafts. Donna Steel will assist Lisa. For group leaders we have Heather Scarber, Brandee Connors and Matt Hamilton. The Community Council feels extremely lucky to have this staff and we are planning an extremely active year. Thursdays will be Field Trip Day and plans are under way for the children to attend KIDDSTUFF Productions in July and August. The cost of admission will be payed by the Commnity Council. As always, the summer camp is a free program funded by the Town of Enfield, State Division for Youth and the United Way. Voluntary donations are encouraged to enable us to maintain a high level of programs - something for the children to do,. We will coordinate our programming with a Chapter I reading and math program provided by the Enfield School. A registration form is included in this newsletter to be returned to M. Kirchgessner, 191 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 - ASAP - Please remember to include a lunch program eligibility form. Many staff are returning to this year's summer camp and there has been a tremendous interest on the part of local youth to volunteer. Parents please be aware the following policy will be utilized for volunteers. Unless registered for summer camp; volunteers should only be at the school site when assigned to a specific task. Everyone who wants to volunteer will be given an opportunity but not all at the same time. Assignments will be for an entire day. • •• � r. I, :i The Enfield Community Council Ia Aftecschool program is now in the second half of its operating year and looks to finish the year strongly. The programs attendance is at an all-time high and our activity selection is growing by the is classroom The program was recently given permission to use Tom G (Mr. G) classroom and all of the games, toys, and activities in the room. Going to Mr. G's room is becoming as popular as the art tables run by Kaye Wollney and the Director encourages any interested parent to stop in and observe the fun. At the 9/12/91 meeting the Enfield Community Council did adopt a policy to include parttimers in the Afterschool Program. The policy is included here for your information. Permanent, parttime children will now be accepted by the Enfield Afterschool Program. Permanent means on a regular schedule (i.e. Every Tuesday). The rate for parttime is $7/day up to $25/week. There is no hourly rate but provides for care from 2 pm to 5:30 pm. If a child is at the school 5 days per week they are considered full time. Emergency care will be provided for children not otherwise registered; but only at the request of school staff. Children will be admitted on a temporary basis, on a "as space is available" basis; but must be registered. Temporary is defined as no longer than 2 weeks per school year. No registration fee is required for a temporary placement. The fnrichment Program is also enjoying great success. Roseanna Johnston's Friday dance program attracted a great many interested children (and parents)! and have done several performances locally. According to the Director, the children really seem to be learning a great deal and some of the children have started to work on routines of their own. Roseanna also teaches a piano class • on every second and fourth Monday, in which children of all ages are taught basic theory and various "beginner's classics". The Young Astronauts Program was designed to help increase the math and science skills of participating youth through hands-on experiments coupled with teacher instruction. The children have made devices to observe the earths rotation, learned the basic principles behind space suits (by making ice cream.) and other space/science math related lessons. The participants in the program work in small groups to aid in learning. The Young Astronauts program suffered a set back over the holidays when it lost its leader, Pam Sewell. The Director is currently looking for someone to run the program, and anyone who is interested should contact him at 539-7404. The Director would like all interested parents to know that there is still time to get your children involved in the dance and (after someone is hired) the Young Astronauts Program. Unfortunately, there are no spaces available for the five day -a -week daycare program, except on an emergency basis. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ENFIELD We have good news for Parents who may have trouble scheduling trans- portation for themselves and their children on a Sunday morning. We are holding Sunday School for children, ages nursery to grade 6, at the same time as Morning Worship for adults--11:00 a.m. Churcn school for adults 1s at 10:00 a.m. If you are not already established at another church, you are cordially invited to join in worship with us. • If you like to sing, we open our service with an informal choir who sing familiar hymns each Sunday. Please join us. Kj • Marnie Kirchgessner took credit for the Harvest Festival weather in 1990 so she must have been responsible in 1991: We don't know if you remember it but we're sure the Firemen who cooked ALL that chicken do.. Clearly the Community Council owes the Fire Department a big debt of gratitude because the -191 event grossed twice as much as any other Harvest Festival in spite of the weather - in a large part "because of that chicken:: Thanks from the bottom of our hearts: The 191 Harvest Festival continued its growth and displays a tremendous amount of community cooperation. The Senior Citizens make and donate our most profitable fund- raiser - the quilt. Early ticket distribution has increased our ability to raise funds an increasing essential requirement for the Council. A heartfelt than'c you to all the Senior Citizens. It goes without saying that it is difficult to remember everyone who contributed their time and talents to making the Harvest Festival a financial success and a fun event. But to Rhonda Connors and all the luncheon/barbeque/kitchen help many thanks. Cathy Delsignore, Bob Akele - children's game supervisors: Sue and Ed Thompson and all the PTA members who graciously lent us their games. More thanks .... the wonderful Country Boys with Chris and Dawn who performed with such gusto giving all in attendance a wonderful time. Rich Neno, who provided the ping pong ball drop and all the Community groups. Participants, vendors, ticket purchaser, performers - your roles are essentia - MANY THANKS - you make the event the success that it is. If you have ideas for the Harvest Festival 192 call Rhonda Connors, Debbie Boynton or any officer of the Community Council. Ann J. Aramini, whose sister Edith Rogers worked on the quilt, was the 1991 winner of the quilt. AND Bruce and Lisa Lott our auctioneer and recorder many thanks. PRESCHOOLERS WANTED :: Our Preschool Program has openings'. Our preschool program is economical ($30/month or $9/day). The program meets Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 am to noon during the school year. It is a wonderful opportunity for children who aren't ready for a full time pre-K program. Call Cathy at 387-6756 if you have any questions or stop by to check it out'. • 14 CH = LDHOOD = MMTJN = Z AT I ON CL = N = C S The Tompkins County Health Department is now offering routine childhood immunizations in Enfield at the Enfield Elementary School. The clinics are held on a walk-in basis and no appointments are necessary. They are free to children 2 months to 18 years of age. Those 18 and older who are getting tetanus and MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccinations for college requirements are welcome at the clinics. For individuals 18 and over, $5.00 per vaccine is requested. A record of any previous immunizations that a child has received must be brought with the child. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The following are the dates the clinics will be in Enfield: MARCH 17 MAY 19 JULY 21 AUGUST 18 SEPTEMBER 15 NOVEMBER 17 All clinics are held from 2:30-4:30pm. Please call the Health Department with any questions, 274-6616. ENFSELD FOOD DSSTRSBLTTSON The recession has resulted in heavy demands on our pantry which have brought about a deficit of $400 for the year. Fund raising to meet our increased needs will commence with an auction on a Saturday in March. We don't want to compete with the Community Council's Fall Auction fund raising, so please keep that in mind. if you have any donations, please call 272-1908, 277-0489, 273-5682 or 271-6518 and help us continue distribution of the 70,000 pounds of food that gets handed out each month to Enfield residents. Any donated items in good condition will be appreciated. No clothing please. Remember, distribution occurs every other Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. from the Enfield Community Building. The distributions in February will'be on the IOth and 24th. • Please note the Auction is scheduled for 7 at the Comity Buildina on 3/28/92. a Ll I • ENFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. 172 Enfield Main Rd. Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 272-8757 The newly elected officers for 1992-93 year are as follows: Chief - Dennis Hubbell Deputy Chief - Geo. May 1st Assistant Chief - Roger Lauper 2nd Assistant Chief - Rich Neno Captain - Ray Hubbard Fire Investigation Captain - George Palmer Fire Police Chief - Gay Nesbitt ANNUAL REPORT YEAR 1991 President - Greg Kirchgessner Vice President - Charles Sheffield Secretary - Bill Eisenhardt Treasurer - Roy Barriere 77 - Rescue Calls 21 - Motor Vehicle Accidents (Star Helicopter used 2 times) 2 - Trailer Fires 52 - Misc. (automatic alarms, chimney 4 - Mutual Aid Trumansburg 6 - Mutual Aid Newfield 2 - Mutual Aid Mecklenburg 1 - Mutual Aid Ovid 1 - Mutual Aid Montour FAlls 166 - Total Calls grass, car fires, etc.) MUTUAL AID RECEIVED 3 - Trumansburg 3 - Newfield 4 - Mecklenburg 2 - Ithaca New Members - John Moliviatis, Tanya Synder Total Membership - 42 Total Manhours - 7597 Total Miles Traveled - 4252 Total Gas Used - 547 Gallons Total Diesel Used - 522 Gallons Trainings - EMT refresher: Greg Kirchgessner, Larry Stilwell, Roy Barriere, Marty Schreiber, Jim Whittaker. First Responder: Roger Lauper, Ray Hubbard, Elery Rumsey, Jeff VanEtten. - Basic First Aid: Rich Neno, Ray Hubbard. 76abies Suxflar� of the entiela volunteer dire Pepartment 182 tutiel0 Main U. 3tbaca. &1? We had a wonderful New Enfield Ladies Auxilary Officers are: President - Hester S. Covert Vice President - Holly Covert Secretary - Debra F. Morais Treasurer - Pam Whittaker Conductress - Marge Slater Sunshine - Fern Thompson Chaplin - Fern Ferris Christmas party with a great Santa. For better communication between the fireman and the auxilary, when needed, the auxilary donated $500.00 toward a mobile phone unit for the trucks. We will be hosting a Tompkins County Auxilary meeting here on March 25, 1992. We are looking forward to the bake sale season starting in May. Hope to see you. We are always looking for new members to join us in supporting our local firemen, when they need us. . c� NOTES FROM THE TOWN? SUPERVSSOR • Jean Owens The Town Board meeting will' be hela this year at the E field Community Building (the old Fire Station) at 7:30 p.m.1—i2 second Wed - Minutes from each meeting will be posted in the window of nesday. the Town Hall so all can keep up on Board happenings. The agenda for the following Board meeting will be posted as well. Look for these postings toward the end of each month. I attended a Town. Supervisors Training School in Albany for three days earlier this month, returning just in time for our first Board meeting of the year. I feel that 1 received a lot of valuable information that I am sharing with other Town Officers. It was good to talk to Town Supervisors from around the State whose problems were much like our own. The Town Board has met with the Planning Board and has requested from them written policies and procedures, namely their methods, time tables, policies, etc. As soon as this is developed a public hearing will be held and then the policies and procedures will go to the Town Board for approval. Both the Town and Planning Boards encourage everyone's imput into this process. Wanted: The Town Board has created an Environment Advisory Council. This can consist of 5 members (2 may be between the ages of 16-21). This council will work with the Town and Planning Boards as a type of environmental infor- mation resource. Anyone interested in serving on this Council for a 1-2 year term, should send a short resume including their experience and/or interest to: • Town of Enfield, 168 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Responsibilities on the Council might include one (1) meeting per month, plus homework. Please note that the Town Board now meets in the Enfield Community Building rather than the Town Hall. The Junk Car Law is being reviewed by a Town Board committee. Cost of enforcement given the magnitude of the number of unlicensed vehicles in Enfield and is a primary concern given the current economic climate. If you have questions or concerns dates of these meetings will be posted at the Town building. A BIG apology to those of you who got your information and articles to the News a month ago. We have been waiting for news on a planned town clean-up dam. A clean- up is planned by the Town but they continue to await specific information from the ` County Division of Solid Waste. Ron Updike and Jean Owens have tried to get us the information but to on avail. They have asked us to share that a clean-up is planned and information will be posted locally and a news item will be released to the Tthaca journal. _ _ SNFIELD RECYCLING SITE - House to house recycling began in Enfield 8/30/91 and will continue every other Friday. Recycling pick, -up days for Enfield for 1992 are: 2/14, 2/28; 3/13, 3/27; 4/10, 4/24; 5/8, 5/22; 6/5, 6/19; 7/3, 7/17, 7/31; 8/14, 8/28; 9/12, 9/25; 10/9, 10/23; 11/6, 11/20; 12/4 and 12/18. The recycling site at the Enfield Community Building will remain open for the time being, even though curbside pickup has begun. The • hours remain the same, that is Saturdays 9:00-3:00. The same products are being accepted including corrugated cardboard'. Questions???? Call Tompkins County Solid Waste - 273-6632. A community member and reader asked us to share the following information about the • Enfield Dog Control Law, which up until last summer she did not !mow about. Here it is: We might also note some members of the Community are asking the current Tmm Board for a strong law (a "leash" law) if you have an opinion share it with your elected officials. BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF ENFIELD, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: LOCAL LAW f 1 (1985), TOWN OF ENFIELD SECTION 1. Title: The title of this law is 'DOG CONTROL LAW SECTION 2. Purpose The purpose shall be to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the community, including the protection and preservation of the property of the Town and its inhabitants, and of peace and good order, by regulating and controlling the activities of dogs within the Town of Enfield, and providing for enforcement thereof. SECTION 3. Prohibited Acts A. It shall be unlawful for any person owning or harboring any dog, whether or not tagged or licensed and whether or not leashed or muzzled, to permit or allow such dog while in • the Town of Enfield to: 1. Engage in habitual loud howling or barking or conduct itself in such a manner as to habitually annoy any person other than the person owning or harboring such dog; or 2. Cause damage or destruction to property or defecate, urinate, or otherwise commit a nuisance upon the permises of a person other than the person owning or harboring the dog; or 3. Chase, leap on, attack, or otherwise harass any person in such a manner as reasonably to cause intimidation or to put such person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm or injury, provided such person was peaceably conducting himself or herself in any place where such person may lawfully be; or d. Chase, leap on, attack, or otherwise harass other animals upon the premises of a person owning said animals. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder, resist, or oppose the dog control officer, peace officer, or other person authorized to administer or enforce the provisions of this law in the performance of the officers' duties under this • law. SECTION 4. Enforcement All peace officers in the Town of Enfield and all dog . control officers appointed by the Town of Enfield or the County of Tompkins shall administer and enforce the provisions of this law, and for such purpose shall. have the authority to issue apperance tickets pursuant to the Criminal Procedure Law and seize dogs either on or off the premises of the owner, if witnessed to be in violation of this law. SECTION 5. Filinq of Complaints Any person who observes a dog in violation of any acts prohibited by this law, may file a signed complaint, under oath, with a Justice of the Town of Enfield, or with the authorized dog control officer or any peace officer, specifying the unlawful conduct of the dog, the date thereof, the damage caused, or the acts constituting violation of this law, and including the place or places where such conduct occurred and the name and residence, if known, of the owner or other person harboring such dog. SECTION 6. Minor Owner: Responsibility of Head of Household In the event that any dog found to be in violation of this law is owned by a person under 18 years of age, the head of the household in which said person resides shall be deemed to be • the owner or person harboring such dog and responsible for the — acts of said doq for the purpose of this law. SECTION 7. Presumption The fact that a dog is in violation of any of the provisions of this law shall be presumptive evidence that the dog has been permitted to be in violation with the knowledge of the owner or person harboring the dog. SECTION 8. Violations and Penalties A violation of this law shall constitute a violation as defined in the Penal Law of the State of New York and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00 for each violation, and for a third violation or conviction within 12 months thereafter shall be punishable by a fine of $100.00 or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 5 days for each violation. These penalites shall be in addition to any other penalty provided by law. SECTION g. Validity If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, or provision of this law' shall be judged invalid or held • unconstitutional, it shall not affect the validity of this law as a whole or any part of provision thereof other than the part so decided to be invalid or unconstitutional. • • COMMUNITY BUILDING REPORT Utilization by the community and community groups continues to increase. Permanent groups include: Every other Monday afternoon - food distribution Every other Monday evening - Cub Scouts Tuesdays - 3:30 to 7:30 - Teen Club and Drop In 2nd Tuesday evenings - Planning 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening - Home Bureau - Kozy Crafters 1st Wednesday - 7:30 until Town Board Wednesday evening - Boy Scouts Wednesday morning - Preschool Thursdays - 4-H and Girl Scouts 4th Thursday - Enfield Community Council Friday morning - Preschool and possible Teen program expansion time Saturday - Recycling Center 3rd Sunday - Cub Scout pack day. If you want to reserve the building please go there anytime the building is open and place your name on the calendar. Permanent and town activities have priority use as well as activities funded by Town and County Youth Funds specifically for the site. Rules for the building are as follows: *IF YOU OPEN IT, CLOSE IT *IF YOU TURN IT ON, TURN IT OFF *IF YOU UNLOCK IT, LOCK IT UP *IF YOU BREAK IT, ADMIT IT *IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT, CALL IN SOMEONE WHO CAN *IF YOU BORROW IT, RETURN IT *IF YOU VALUE IT, TAKE CARE OF IT *IF YOU MAKE A MESS, CLEAN IT UP *IF YOU MOVE IT, PUT IT BACK *IF IT BELONGS TO SOMEONE ELSE AND YOU WANT TO USE IT, GET PERMISSION *IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO OPERATE IT, LEAVE IT ALONE '••-IF IT'S NOT BROKE, DON'T TRY TO FIX IT *IF IT WILL BRIGHTEN SOMEONE'S DAY ... SAY IT!!!!! The Enfield Town Board has adopted a policy of Nb SMOKING AND NO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE PREMISES. If you bring food in, take food waste home. If you have questions or problems call the Building Program Supervisor, Greg Kirchgessner at 272-2241. We are looking for one (or joint) Community groups to construct a compost bin to recycle food waste from the build outside. Interest? A good community service and ecology project. Call Greg or Marnie. !0. • • • Greetings from the Enfield Valley Grange, At its regular meeting on August 13, 1991 the following officers were elected for next year and will be installed on September 10, 1991; Roger Hubbell, Master Russell Carpenter, Overseer Leah Carpenter, Stewart Roger Brown, Assistant Stewart Florence Laue, Lady Assistant Mabel Rumsey, Chaplin Eva Krayniak, Lecturer David Owens, Gate Keeper Helena Schaber, Secretary Carol Baker, Treasurer Millicent Carpenter, Flora Francis LaBumbard, Ceres Beverly Brown, Pamona Congratulations are in order!! Two Enfield Grange members took first place in the Pamona baking contest in June. Florence Laue took first place in the muffin contest and Leah Carpenter took first place in the apple pie contest. Both Florence and Leah will be sending entries to the State contest at Batavia in October. We plan to have an open meeting on October 8, 1991 along with a special program. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Looking forward to the new year with our newly elected Master, Roger Hubbell. Leah Carpenter tgoing Master Our Christmas bazaar was a success and Rhonda Connors wants to do it again this year; so all though it's early, if you're thinking Christmas thin]c EYifield! • Do you have any old Enfield Community Council newsletters about? The Community Council would like to collect memorabilia and compile a "history" of the community council with names and dates of all of the quilt winners, etc. for the Enfield Commerative Committee. Any information you may have. and would share would be appreciated. Call Marnie at 272-2241 if you have any information. JANUARY 1992 CEMFTERY UPDATE The cemetery restoration began in summer 1991 as part of the preparation for the Town's 175th anniversary celebration. Mowing and clearing was done by volunteers and community service workers, over and above the regular mowing hired by the Town Board. Many stones were straightened and/or repaired by David Ahouse of Lodi. The last major work day in the fall was chipping the huge brush pile at the Presbyterian Cemetery in the Center. Thanks to the Village of Trumansburg who loaned the chipper and to the local crew and community service people who pitched in to finish the job. There is'more clearing to he done in Christian, Rumsey, and Woodard, hopefully making all Enfield cemeteries accessible and attractive by Memorial Day. Flags have been ordered through the Veterans Organizations to mark all servicemen's graves. An out-of-town family who has roots here, offered up to $500 for Enfield cemetery care if it could be matched by town funds. The Town • Board voted to accept half of the matching pledge. An attempt is being made to raise the other half by private gifts from relatives and friends of local cemeteries. The first $250 has been already received by the Town. We have a contract with David Ahouse to repair and reset approximately fifty monuments in Presbyterian as soon as spring weather permits. He will also continue to do repair work in Rolfe and Rumsey Hill. Former cemetery associations have long since turned their records and balance of funds over to the Town. Therefore, cemetery care is town responsibility. A cemetery trust fund exists, from which only the interest can be used. Gifts to this trust fund are welcome. These should be directed to "Town of Enfield Cemetery Trust Fund" and may be sent to John and Helen Smith, 228 South Applegate Road, Ithaca, New York 14850. W Sp 0 /! P;n, It's Spring The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County announces the publication of VNOW YOUR SCHOOLS. A Guide to Education in TompV::ins County. The 125 page boot:: contains information on the public and private schools in Tompkins County, and culminates two years of gathering data. M.NOW YOUR SCHOOLS is available at Alphabet Soup. Corner Boot - Store. DeWitt Historical Society. Logos Bookstore. Mayers. Para Jim's. - I:L_ Tompkins County Department of Health Division of Environmental Health IMPORTANT PHONE WS ANIMAL BITE REPORTS/QUESTIONS Tompkins County Dept. of Health Environmental Health Division: 274.6688 WildlUnidenufted Animal Bites Evenings and Weekends: 274.6600 MEDICAL QUESTIQ(YS Medical Director - Available through Frank Chase, Public Health Sanitarian: 274.6688 DOG W)k9DEN$ SPCA: 257.1822 Towns of Ulysses, Enfield, Ithaca, Lansing and Groton; City of Ithaca N.41SANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL. List of licensed Wildlife Control Officers available from the Tompkins County Health Department 274.6688 RABIES CONTROL POLICY I All cats aria dogs are reaureci cy Tompkins Counry to be vocci- noted for rabies. 2 A pet must be proven to be cur- rently voccinctea. or it will be re- garded by Tompkins County ro- bies policy to be unvaccinated. Ycurvacoination certificate is the best method of proof 3. Regaraless of age, your pet's first inoculation is valid for lust one (1) year Subsequent vaccnahons must be repeated every three (3) years. I The purpose of the Health Department Rabies Policy is to prevent any human death due to rabies. Rabies is fatal to humans only if post -exposure vaccination shots are not administered or are administered too late. Post -exposure treatment consists of a series of five shots given in a large muscle such as the arm. Painful shots to the abdominal region are a thing of the past. 2. All warm-blooded animal bites are considered possible exposures to the rabies virus. For this reason it has been mandated by New York State Public Health Law that every animal bite be reported to the local Health Department. 3. Any animal bite should be thoroughly cleansed with soap and water and medical attention should • be sought immediately. 4. The County Medical Director is recommending rabies post -exposure shots for anyone bitten by certain animals which are not identified or captured. Report ALI animal bites to the Health Department. 5. The biting animal must be identified if it is an owned pet, or captured if it is a stray cat or dog or wild animal. 6. A bite by an uncaptured wild animal or unidentified cat or dog may need immediate evaluation. Call the emergency number evenings and weekends if necessary. 7. A biting pet will be confined for observation for ten (10) days. If no symptoms develop, there is no danger of rabies exposure for the person bitten. 8. A biting stray cat or dog, a biting wild animal, if captured, or any exotic pet, such as a ferret, will be submitted to the New York State Rabies Laboratory and tested for the virus. 9. If a cat or dog fights with a known or suspected rabid animal, the rabies virus in that animal's saliva may remain alive on the pet's skin or in it's mouth for up to two (2) hours. (fit is necessary to handle the pet during this period, wear gloves. Wash the animal with soap and water. Call the TCHD to report the incident. 10. Avoid exposing any open wounds, sores or rashes or any mucous membrane (i.e. eyes, nostrils, mouth or genitals) to the saliva or nervous tissue of any animal which might be rabid. Consider any such exposure by any mammal a possible exposure to rabies and report it to the TCHD at 274-6688. 11. Animals which are frequently confirmed to be rabid in New York State, and therefore should always be assumed to be rabid. are: raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. • 12. Animals which are occasionally found to be rabid in New York Stale include dogs, cats, horses, cows, sheep, deer, woodchucks and otter. 13. • Rabies Policy (cont'd.) 13. If any wild animal behaves in a strange manner, displays paralysis of the hind quarters of the body, is unusually friendly or excessively aggressive: a. Leave it alone!! Unless there is a bite involved, no agency is responsible for a wild animal; but, if there is a real threat to public safety, you can call the DEC or your local police to dispatch the animal. Otherwise, you may contact a Nuisance Wildlife Control person who will dispatch the animal for a fee, or call the SPCA. b. If you do choose to destroy the animal yourself, use a method that will not damage the head or expose you to saliva or nervous tissue. DO NOT TOUCH the animal at any time without using rubber gloves or a plastic bag. 14 If an animal is found dead on your property and you have no reason to believe that person or pet has been in contact with its saliva or nervous tissue, recommended disposal is by burial under 24" of soil or by double plastic bag and regular trash hauler. (See 13b.) 15. Rabfe§ vaccination for all doas and catais mandst9rv. Harboring an unvaccinated pet may result in a $256 penalty. Barn cats and stray dogs should be captured and vaccinated or turned over to the Animal Control Officer serving your town. 16. Vaccination is not a guarantee of protection from rabies for either your pet or yourself Any vaccinated pet which encounters a wild animal must receive a booster shot within Five (5) days. 17. Any unvaccinated pet which is exposed to a wild animal must be either: a. Sacrificed and buried. b. Closely confined in a manner acceptable to the Health Department at the expense of the owner for four (4) months. 18. Should your animal develop any rabies -like symptoms (see #13), isolate it and contact the Health • Department. 19. Any person who is at risk of exposure to rabies by frequent contact with warm-blooded animal saliva or bodily fluids may wish to consider rabies pre -exposure shots as a precaution. They are not a guarantee, but they may reduce the chance of disease. Consult your personal physician. The Enfield youth group has gotten off to a great start. We began in early November, meeting every Tuesday after school till 0:30. Since then we have been selling Hesheys randy bars to raise money for a trip during spring break. We have between 12 and 16 members that attend regularly. We elected officers in December, Jim Clark is President, Aaron Barriere is Vice President, Shayla Myers is Treasurer and Shawnna Simmons Is Secretary. Aside ft-om our trip in the spring we have other projects in the works, we're planning a Valentines Day Dance an Friday Febuary 14th at the Enfield Community Building from 7:30-10:30pm. Jessica Connors and Wendy Cole lead the group, and Carol Barriere is the adult supervisor. If you are intreasted in joining or want to find out how to get some of that yummy candy, call, Jessica Connors • 273-8208 or Wendy Cole 273-8261.