HomeMy WebLinkAboutnewsletter 1992 winter• ENFIELD NEWS
spON50RED By THE ENFIELD CaVUNITY COUNCIL, INC.
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On Jan::ery 20, 1992 the Enfield Community Council held its annual election at the
Enfield Community Building. The meeting was extremely well attended and we hope to
continue that trend. The meeting was a celebration of all of the accomplishments of
the Council; highlighted by the fact that 'different youth organizations (ECC, o-H
and Girl Scouts) were using the Community Building for activities at the time.
New officers of the Community Council are:
Rosemary Pellegrino - president
David Owens - Vice President
Mamie Kirchgessner - Treasurer
Debbie Traunstein - Secretary
Because budget cuts have required the elimination of the Administrative Coor-
dinator position each officer will be a liaison to a major program area: Rosemary -
Afterschool; David - Teen; Marnie - Summer Camp and Debbie - Preschool. The overall
financial health of the Community Council continues to be strong but this year we
will have to plan for no increased revenues in most areas while fixed expenses
escalate. The Community Council is committed to being as creative as possible
• given the current economic climate. Remember we are able to keep costs down because
YOU, the Community members, actually run the Community Council through your partic-
ipation. We have many volunteer opportunities so if you are interested in program
development, finance and budget, personnel or nominations contact any officer of the
Community Council.
Other business included appointments: Rhonda Connors and Debbie Boynton will
be co-chairs of the 192 Harvest Festival. Helen Smith will solicit used merchandise
for the '92 Auction. Call Helen at 272-1689 if you have anything to donate and
Carol Barriere and Cathy Delsignore will solicit new merchandise. If you have goods
or services think of us:
The next scheduled meeting of the Community Council is 3/26/92 at 7:30 at the
Community Building. The Summer Program will be on the agenda. Last year the total
cost of busing was over $6,000. The Chapter I summer program absorbed mach of the
cost but it is unlikely they will be able to again this year. Shrinking dollars do
not put us in a position to afford such an expenditure. If you have ideas or imput
please attend this important meeting!
CAlls and requests for job applications have already started and that's good,
but decisions on staff will not be made until after a summer camp Director is hired.
An advertisement for that and other summer camp/swim program staff will be run in
the Ithaca Journal later this year. If you are interested in applying or assisting
with interviews call Marnie Kirchgessner at 272-2241 and information will be sent
to you.
• A BIG thank you to everyone submitting news. If you or your organization would
like a call 2 weeks before our planned publication date; please send a note or postcard
to Enfield News, Att: M. Kirchgessner, 191 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
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• - . i 72 CHAPTER I PROGRAM
The Chapter I program is providing a bus for their participants. Approximately
30 slots are available for program participants who live in the Enfield (Ithaca) school
district. The bus route will be determined by the home locations of the Chapter I
participants. If you need busing please indicate on your form but unless your child is a
Chapter I participant busing is not guaranteed.
Additionally, if your child is a Chapter I child who wants to participate in any
of the activities of the summer camp we need to have a signed, completed registration form.
The summer program is certified by the Health Department to operate and this is a
requirement of certification.
Additionally, if you do not want your child to go on field trips (Thursdays)
please do not send your child, we do not have the staff required to "divide" the youth
this year. Your signed registration form is your release for your child to participate
in all out -of -camp activities.
SWIM PROGRAM
The Enfield Firemen have again generously donated the use of the Firemen's Pond
at 186 Enfield Main Road for use for a swim program.
This year we have been fortunate enough to locate a WSI, Karen Donnelly, so we
can again offer lessons afternoons at the pond. Karen will be conducting testing for
assignment, to classes July 6 and 7 from 12:30 to 5 pm. Supervised free swim will be
available after lessons to practice your strokes.
Registration information will be available at the pond for the dates of testing.
A cost has not yet been determined but will be in keeping with long standing
Conmunity Council policy not to exclude anyone.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Its not too early to plan on the Harvest Festival. The Community Council has
set this year's dates as October 25 (for the Auction) and October 24 (for the Festival).
This year's Auction Committee Chair is Helen Smith. If you have anything to
donate call Helen at 273-1689 or Marnie Kirchgessner at 272-2241. Remember your trash
is someone else's resource and we'll haul away any remaining merchandise after your
garage sale but we reserve the right to reject donations considered nosaleable.
The The coat -chairs for this years Festival are Rhonda Connors and Debbie Boynton,
want t arebard
a vendorik already planning this year's events. Call them if you have ideas or
outlets
Remember raffle tickets for this year's quilt are available at local retail
The Enfield Community Buildino
The Community Building continues to serve the public and has many scheduled activities.
• involving local groups.
We have suffered some vandalism recently and ask each group to make sure youth
are supervised and doors are locked when your activity is completed.
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TEEN PROGRAM
• The Enfield Teen Group, with the help of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, is planning
a trip to Darrien Lake and the Burnett Park Zoo in Syracuse on Tuesday, June 30th
and Wednesday, July 1st. We will camp one night at Darrien Lake Campground, supervision
and transportation will be provided by Carol Barriere (advisor for the Enfield Teen Group),
Ithaca Youth Bureau staff and parents.
The Teen Program will be meeting on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 during
the summer. If you have questions or want to join call Carol Barriers at 277-3843.
Kozv Krafters
We are a group of people of all ages and interests, who get together twice a month
to share craft ideas, recipes and anything else of interest. We are always ready and
willing to do a community service. We have made baby hats, lap quilts, corsages and
emergency overnight bags as some of our projects.
We are hoping to take some trips to ribon outlets, the Strawberry Patch and Switzes.
We are having cur annual birthday supper Tuesday, July 23 at Lucatillies.
Anyone interested in joining us please feel free to come to the Commnit_v Building
the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the month.
Enfield Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary
• The busy season has started for the ladies, with parades, bakesales, and bar-b-
Ques. Our first bakesale of the season was a big success, thanks to all the hard work
done by the members. Bud and Lynn Barbay, at Willowwood Resort are great supporters
of our organization. They gave us a beautiful place to set-up our bakesale. The next
bakesale will be at the Auto Show, August 2nd. Corte and see us.
We had our memorial service at our meeting in May. It was beautifully done by
Fern Ferris and Dee Lawrence.
Debra Morias made a new marching banner for the Firemen and a banner for our junior
volunteer group. Molly Synder got the black t-shirts for the juniors. We are ready
to march:
New members are always welcome. Anyone interested can get an application from
any auxiliary member or come to a meeting and pick one up. We usually meet the first
Monday of every month. Come join us and help support our Firemen.
Fire Department
The Enfield Fire Department continues to need volunteers to serve as fire fighters
and rescue squad personnel.
Please contact us at 272-8757 for further details.
Neal Massa is currently accepting Music Students for the Fall and Summer. Lessons
• are available for Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums and Electric Keyboards. Call
607-273-7756. Located near Engield School.
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TOWN �OF\ ENFIETA
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We are waiting to hear if our grant request from HUD (a federally
sponsored housing program) has been approved. It would result in major
renovations for about 30 private homes in Enfield. Next year watch for
more information on how to apply if you missed out this year. We will
continue to seek help for low income home owners through HUD. The type of
work done includes well drilling, septic work, roof repair, major structural
work, etc.
The town lost Jake Smithers as one of our justices to a long fight
with cancer. I miss him alot as many others do. He was very dedicated to
his job for the town. 14 Enfield residents responded with interest in filling
the office until the fall election.when the voters may make their choice.
• Since no beginners school for Town Justice is available before the first
of the year, the Town Hoard decided the best course of action would be
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to appoint an experienced justice. The Honorable Roger Rector, Justice
of the Town of Tnumansburg, has offered his services and has contracted
with the town to serve through December 31, 1992.
The Town Board meeting continues to be the first Wednesday of each month.
We meet at the Enfield Camunity Building at 7:30 p.m. If you have concerns
I am available at 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. at the Town Hall before each board
meeting. Minutes of the board meetings as well as other important information
is posted on the windows of the town hall.
INFIELD CONTINUES TO RECYCLE
Please note that the recycling site located at the Enfield Community
Building is still open every Saturday f2 an 9:00 a.m. intil 3:00 p.m.
All items normally accepted at curbside pickup are received here as well
as corrugated cardboard, office and mixed paper including junk mail,
magazines, and catalogs.
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ENFIM, VALLEY GRANGE N295
• The Enfield Valley Grange is probably the oldest organization in our
community, it was chartered back in the year 1875. The Grange Hall was
built in the year 1927.
This year we are busy trying to raise funds thru various fund raising
events for Building Maintenance Fund for much needed repairs on our building.
For your information, our Grange Hall is the only one still Grange owned
and active in Tompkins County. It is a valuable asset to the community, as
it is used by many community organizations such as the Community Council,
both Churches (for suppers) Senior Citizens, EDC Clothing giveways, Wedding
Receptions, Fireman's Banquet and others.
Back in April we had a Spring Festival with various venders along with
a Chicken Bar -Be -Cue which was a success despite the bad weather. On August
2nd we will have anlce Cream booth at the Fireman's Auto Stow on Fireman's
at Miller's Corners.
We are looking for and need new members to keep our Grange going. Most
of you do not know what the Grange is all about. I am going to take this
opportunity to explain what the Grange is and why you should be a part of it.
WHAT IS GRANGE:
Grange is arural family organization, dedicated to improving the quality
of rural life. Ahighly respected organization, it has been involed in rural
affairs for more than one hundred twenty years.
WHO ARE ITS MEMBERS
Since its inception, Grange has been known as a "farmer's organzation".
This was primarily because "rural" meant agriculture over the years. With the
consolidation and decline of family farms in New York, Grange has expanded its
scope to other issues, and so the members of Grange, today, cane from all walks
of life.
WHATS THE NEW EMPHASIS?
until now, Grange has had programs which prioritized agriculture. Today,
although twenty per cent of New York's population is rural, that twenty per
cant breks down to two per cent agriculture and eighteen per cent other occup-
ations. Grange emphasis must be directed toward addressing any of the needs of
today's rural population.
THE GRANGE ... WHY YOU SHOULD BE A PART OF IT!
To serve the interests of the rural community, the fanner, the citizen and
the nation through a program of fellowship, service, and member activities within
a framework of fraternalism.
When you belong to the Grange you participate in a multi -faceted program
which includes: Education, Legislation, Recreation and Fraternalism.
Welcome to the three new members that joined us so far this year, they are
• Laura Owens, Anna Rastenhuber and Della Snyder.
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The Grange holds its meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at
8:00 P.M. If any of you are interested injoining and want more information
. you can call me Roger W Hubbell at (273-6999). If I can not answer any questions
you may have, I can get the answers for you. Thank You.
Roger W. Hubbell-- Master
A BIG THANK YOU to all of Enfield's Senior Citizens who worked so hard
and so lovingly on the quilt the seniors have donated to benefit the Enfield
Community Council's Youth Program.
Fund raising has become an increasing responsibility of the Community
Council as we serve increasing numbers of youth in increasing numbers of
programs. This current fiscal year the Community Council will ask the Town
to forego any increase in funds to Enfield Community Council so that money
could be used to "purchase" Ithaca Youth Bureau Recreation Services. This
motion allows all Enfield youth to participate in Ithaca Youth Bureau
activities such as Kwanis at the city rate (1/3 of other towns). This is
an important piece of comprehensive youth opportunities for all youth;
especially those attending middle school. We also experienced small cuts
in the United Way funding but our overall financial health remains good.
It will remain so if we continue to monitor spending and actively fundraise.
The quilt has been since it's inception our major fundraiser. The
Community Council was also the benefactor of a major donation of household
items and we plan to have a "garage" sale at the Community Building.
The Community Council has been told the Enfield Commemorative Committee
• is researching the names of all the quilt winners and it is hoped we can
publish that information along with the names of all the "workers" in the
Fall.
The one comment we often hear is the newsletter should publish more
information about individuals and their accomplishments. We hope you will
send us information to that end. Send to Enfield News, %M. Kirchgessner,
191 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. We publish in Jan -Feb; June,
August and September as the newsletter is the council's primary program
communication tool.
We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the following former
and current employees of the Community Council who are Ithaca High students
that were given awards at the Ithaca High School Awards Convocation on
6/4/92.
Jessica Lee Connors was awarded the Beta Sigma Phi award for outstanding
service to the school and community as well as the English Achievement Award
and a Wegmans Scholarship.
Wendy Cole was awarded the Zonta Club Human Ecology award for scholar-
ship and good citizenship as a student of Human Ecology.
Paul Forrest Steel was a National Merit Scholarship award winner in
recognition of outstanding performance of the National Merit Scholarship
• Qualifying Test and promise for future intellectual achievement.
Paul won one out of 5,300 offered nationally.
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THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ENFIELD CENTER
175th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SEFTEMBER 12th and 13th, 1992
We are proud to invite everyone to help us celebrate!!!!
EVENTS INCLUDE :
sampler luncheon wood chopping contest auction of lunches
pumpkin carving contest country craft lessons antique arts and crafts
relay races 3 - legged race wheelbarrow race sack race
apple peeling contest chicken and biscuit dinner catch the greased pig
old fashioned swimsuit competition
taffy pull kite flying contest
tug - of - war quilt raffle
horseshoes egg throwing
corn husking contest soap carving contest pie judging pickles
Jams and jelly judging historical play - an Enfield family in 1817
vendors selling their handmade crafts welcome - call 273-5682.
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THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ENFIELD CENTER
134 Enfield Main Road
Worship service 11:00 a.m. Sunday
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday
Bible study 6:30 P.M. Wednesdays
Everyone is welcome to join us. Cane and visit us and bring the kids
to Sunday School. We are presently in search of a new pastor. We are having
guest ministers filling in as well as members of our own congregation for now.
The church is in need of a bit of steeple work which is quite costly.
The building is 148 years old this year.We are looking for funds as well
as raising some ourselves to keep our church an Enfield landmark.Join us
in our 175th anniversary celebration later this summer.
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Due to the steady increase in needs of our clients and the difficulty
resulting in meeting those demands, service has been reduced. The new times
for the pantry to be open at the Enfield Camunity Building is the following:
1st Monday of each month -baked goods and produce gleaned and solicited
locally
3rd Monday of each month- regular distribution including second
harvest, federal and state funded foods as well as local
donations.
This does not mean that we aren't trying to find ways to return to our
former level of service.
As always, if anyone is completely out of food, don't go hungry.
Call the food pantry for help at 273-5682.
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Enfield Commemorative Committee
The Enfield Commemorative Committee has its own newsletter but no
funds to mail it; so we have taken the liberty of duplicating their meeting
• dates and including a membership form for the Enfield Historical Society.
The regular newsletter is available at local retailers.
The Enfield Commemorative Committee meets Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at
Enfield Town Hall on July 21, August 18, September 15, October 21, November 17
and December 15.
The Commemorative Committee is also looking for Enfield recipes for a
Community Cook Book. Please send your recipes to Helen Smith, 228 S.
Applegate Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
ENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY JA
A group of Enfield Community Members have decided to organize
and register with the State of New York to become an official
"Enfield Historical Society".
The purpose of this society shall be:
-To promote and encourage original historical research;
-To disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge of the
history of the State of New York and particularly Enfield, New
York, Tompkins County and its environs;
-To gather, preserve, display and make available for study
artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and
• other records and materials relating to the history of the
State of New York and particularly of Enfield, New York,
Tompkins County and the surrounding area;
-To encourage the suitable marking of places of historic
_interest; and
-To acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise the title
to or the custody and control of historic sites and structures,
and preserve and maintain such sites and structures.
The group will consult for expert advice with the Enfield Town
Historian in matters of collections, cataloging, donations,
publications, programs.
Future plans include: planning of the Enfield 1996 Birthday
Celebration, History Newsletter, Programs - speakers, classes,
"museum" to store historic items, hold meetings, programs.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS "HISTORIC" VENTURE LET US KNOW.
PLEASE RETURN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND CHOSEN FEE TO: ELLIE
HOBBIE, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN, 118 WEST ENFIELD ROAD, ITHACA, NY
14850
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
PROPOSED NBMBERSBIP INTERESTS
• (all memberships are on an annual basis) ❑Programs - Presenting
❑Newsletter- Reporter
O Individual $5
❑Museum
OOfficer/Trustee
0Family $7 ❑other
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In New York State summer comps east have a state, city or Canty health department
permit to operate legally. 'These permits are issued only If the camp is in compliance
with the state's health regulations. The permit to operate must he displayed in a con-
spicuous place en the promises.
The ray exist he Inspected twice yearly by a Health Department rspcaaentative. At
let one inspection =et he mode during the ties the camp Is in operation. Hach camp is
checked to make sure that the physical facilities are safe and that supervision is
adequate.
When choosing a summer camp for their children, parents and guardians frequently
ask the following questions:
What are the qualifications of the camp director?
The New York State Health Code requires that the director of an overnight camp be
at least 25 yearn old or told a bachelor's degree: a day camp director mat be at least 21.
All directors exist hew experience in camping administration or supervision. Camp directors
backgrounds are screened by the State Central Registry for Child Abuse and Maltreatment
for reported incidents of Mild abuse and wltrestment. 'heir backgrounds are also
screwed by the Health Department for criminal convictiae. Cndy individuals who arm con-
sidered to pone no*risk to campers are accepted by the Health Dyartm nt as canp directors.
dent are the qualificatiae of the camp Counselors?
At day camps, courwla[s exist be 16 years or older, hew the year's experience as a
junior counselor or cormalor-in-training &Wor have attended a pro -camp orientation
program. The staff -to -camper ratio mast be 1.12. In additim, special ratite and caawlor
qualifications are mandated for supervision of winning, archery, riflery and out -of -camp
trip activities.
MALTH
Is a doctor or nurse in residence or on Call for campers at all times?
physician or nursing serviw exist be available. All sammer camps in New York State
are required to hew written medical plow Approved by the Health Department. The written
plan oat include among other things, provisions for medical, nursing and first aid
services. Injuries and illnesses we required to be reported to the Health Department and
we thoroughly reviewed.
Home the camp require medical records for campers?
In Now York State, camps mast key arrant medical history reports on file for all
carvers. Be sure to detail any illness, disability or allergy (especially to wdlcines)
that afflict your child. Special diets and activity restrictions should be specified.
CAM SArM
Are the camp facilities and activities safe?
The comp operator must develop a written CMP safety plan to include Provisions for
training staff members and orientation of campers. Campsite hazards and safety procedures
for program activities.
FW SAFBTY
Are there periodic fire drills for both campers and staff? prime each floor of every
building have fire exits in two different locatiae? Are flaameble materials (gasoline,
pool chemicals, etc.) stored away from activity centers and kep under lock and key?
All of the above are mandatory in New, York State.
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To he informed by the camp director, or his or her designee, of any incident
involving your child, including serious injury, illness or abuse.
To rev rev inspection and investigation reports for a camp, which are maintained
by the local health unit issuing the camp a permit to operate (present and past reports
we available.)
To review the required camp safety, medical and fire safety plane. These are
on file at both the camp and the health unit lowing the permit to operate.
RHSPONSIBILITff>5 OF THE CAW OPERATES
To inform you and the local health unit if you child is involved in any serious
injury, illness or abuse incident.
To screen the heckgrosd and qualifiCwicne of all staff.
To provide supervision for all campers - 24 hours a day at overnight camps, and
during hours of operation for day camps.
To maintain all camp physical facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
To provide safe and alalesane meals.
To have and follow required plane for coup safety, health and fire safety.
To notify the parent or guardian, with the enrollment application or enrollment
contract, that:
.the camp sue[ have a pewit to operate free the New York State
Department of Health or the designated permit -issuing official:
.the camp is required to be inspected twice yearly: and,
.the inspection reports and required plane are filed (address of state,
County or city health department) and available for their review.
The Community Council needs help: It's been pointed out to us we don't have a
"training" manual for volunteers and we could do a better job communicating. Its always
true you could communicate better but with volunteers you communicate in your "spare"
time.
If anyone knows or is interested in a student internship that would assist in
the technical development of such a project, please call and/or write Marnie Kirchgessner,
191 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
We are interested in developing clear written "job" descriptions for volunteers
as to the relationships and lines of authority.
THE CONMUMITY COUNCIL WANTS YOUR IWJr FOR PLANNING PURPOSES.
Last year we asked for your imput about various program issues and concerns.
We would like your confidential input on how you feel. Please return the enclosed
form to M. Kirchgessner, 191 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Include your
name and address if you want follow-up.
Thanks for taking the time to complete the form.
My children) has participated in the following ECC programs: (Please Check)
Sumner Camp
_Pre K
Afterschool Day Care
_Afterschool Enrichment
Teen
Nothing (reason why)
Other (please specify)
I thought the strengths of the program were:
_low cost
_staff ratio
_location
tine
Other (please specify)
I thought the weaknesses of the program were:
cost
not enough staff
_location
time
Other (please specify)
• I have the following concerns and/or thoughts about programming for the Youth of
the Community:
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