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Home My WebLink About2015 Jan-Mar-Community-Newsletter.pdf1 Enfield Community Currents Brought to you by the Enfield Community Council 2015 January—March Free I like these cold, gray winter days. Days like these let you savor a bad mood. ~Bill Watterson Happy New Year! Winter is upon us, and all the extra work—and fun—that comes with it; shoveling, slippery roads, bundling up against the cold, and sledding, skiing and building a snowman! As the new year starts, some of us look back on 2014 with fond memories while others think good riddance and hope for something better this year. There have been births and deaths, sickness and health, scarcity and abundance. Blessings to all for a good 2015. This a time when many of us review our successes and failures over the past year, and resolve to make some improvements for the new year—not me, of course, I like making the same mistakes over and over! I will not be trying to lose any weight, or manage my time more effectively, or do a better job cleaning the house. I’m just going to tread water for 2015. For those of you looking to make some changes this year, however, I’ve got some ideas. As usual, I’m shaking the pom-pons for community service: pony up you’re PTA membership fee and drop by a few meetings, show your face at a Grange or Community Council meeting, or shock the friends and neighbors by doing something so outstanding you wind up being Volunteer of the Month . Make it a huge commitment, like joining the Fire Company and being more than you ever thought you could be, or make it small by opening your (Fire Company) calendar to September and writing “bake a cake for the Harvest Fest Cake Wheel” across the top. Then turn to November and write “pick up some extra canned veggies” and drop them off at the school for Mary or Sonya’s holiday gift baskets. While you’ve got the calendar open, go ahead and highlight “blood drive at the fire station” every third Tuesday of the odd months, and consider actually going to one. No time, but lots of money? How about a donation to the Community Council’s new community building project, the Grange building fund, or the Fire Company’s scholarship program? Or, while you’re treading water like me, just try waving to everyone you pass on your road. To wrap up, I’d like to congratulate our community’s young people who were so helpful at the Harvest Festival they were nominated for Volunteer(s) of the Month : Vanessa Lopez-Drake, Jade Gonzalez, Darie Burlingame, Teddy Trenchard, Jacob Carl, Oscar Vasquez, Michael Predmore, and Brandon Kelly (check out their picture in the Town Newsletter). Also, congratulations to Russell Limber and Mark Stilwell for each winning a $500 scholarship for higher education from the Fire Company (page five). Stay warm and I’ll be back for spring! - Debbie Teeter, Editor This newsletter sponsored by the Enfield Community Council (ECC) Cortney Bailey, President 279-4702 cbailey525@yahoo.com JoAnn Huddle, Vice President 227-7115 Deena Rambaum, Secretary 379-3420 deenarambaum@gmail.com Jennifer Hubbell, Treasurer Debbie Teeter, Newsletter Editor 277-4547 What’s Inside… From the Editor 1 EVFC Blood Drive 1 News from ECC 2 Community Center Update 2 Youth Programming 3 Enfield Youth Basketball 3 Firehouse Subs Fundraiser 3 Enfield Summer Camp, 2015 4 4-H Information 4 EVFC Ladies Auxiliary 5 EVFC 2014 Scholarships 5 EVFC Chicken BBQ 5 Town Historian 5 Button Up Enfield 6 Enfield Valley Grange 6 For the Farm Community 7 Enfield Food Pantry 7 Area Churches: 7 Agape Bible Church Enfield Baptist Fellowship Jacksonville United Methodist Living Water Christian Fellowship Calendar of Events 8 Regularly Scheduled Meetings 8 —————————————— Omissions from this publication are not intended The next issue will be compiled in December for publication at the end of that month. Contact the editor with information you’d like to see included. Red Cross Blood Drive At the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company Red Cross Blood Drive: The 3rd Tuesday of every other month (the odd months: Jan, Mar, May, etc.) 1:30 until 6:30 PM., walk-ins are welcome or call the American Red Cross at 273-1900 for an appointment. Next Blood Drive: Tuesday, January 20th 2 Enfield Community Council Programs ENFIELD TO BREAK GROUND ON COMMUNITY CENTER Did you know? Have you heard? Serving the community in more ways than you can count, The Enfield Community Council (ECC) is soon to embark on its biggest project yet. If you’re a resident of Enfield, YOU are already one of more than 3,500 MEMBERs who can take advantage of the vast offerings… and ultimately… the new Community Center! ECC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has served our community for nearly 40 years and funded through private donations, fundraising and grants. Still with us? Great! We hope you’ll join us in supporting this important project for our future . The ECC may have touched your life, or that of someone you know. Services are provided to residents of all ages and varying interests, including; day camp and after -school programs for children, health and fitness programs for all ages and many more community services. In order to continue to provide quality programming and to grow (or increase) the offerings to residents, ECC plans to break ground in 2015. The sky is the limit on possible uses for the Community Center, but to help prime your imagination, the following are some of the things you might see once the doors open: · Educational programs offered to the public (for all ages) · Summer camp for kids · Community activities, events and celebrations · Public space to rent for family and social gatherings · Public meeting space for activities and events This public-access facility will rely solely on the support of The ECC, revenue from rentals, and donations from residents. The Community Center will operate completely independent from the Town of Enfield. No tax dollars will be harmed in the making of this great new home! Interested in making a donation or getting involved? Please visit the Enfield Community Council website to get started. www.enfieldcommunitycouncil.org Hello Enfielders, Enfield Community Council (ECC) has been very busy in 2014 and looks to be busier in 2015. We (the community) have gotten so much done. We held the Second Annual Spring Country Faire, Fourth and Fifth Grade Basketball, many teen programs, Summer Day Camp, Movies in the Middle, the Harvest Festival, continued planning the new Enfield Community Center, and I am sure I am not remembering everything. ECC is in need of volunteers to give some time to the various programs and projects. So far, we have managed to keep everything going with the wonderful efforts of all our volunteers, but we want to do more. When our new building is completed, we want to add more programs; items like Zumba, GED courses, cooking classes, book club, homework help nights, community gatherings, and more. We will be looking for volunteers to help put up the building, feed the workers, and watch children so others can volunteer to build. Even an hour of your time is so very valuable. Building not your thing? How about helping with the Harvest Festival Quilt - It's a nice time to catch up with your neighbors. Speaking of neighbors, during this season of holiday cheer, please take the time to check on your neighbors. Someone who lives alone may be depressed during this season; stop in and say hi - it can make a world of difference. Check on your elderly or disabled neighbors. Please take a few extra minutes just to make sure they are alright. Maybe shovel their walk and driveway, or take out the garbage and recycling to the curb. These small acts of kindness can make a HUGE difference not just to them, but to our community as a whole. Teens are well able to contribute as well. Our Enfield teens are such wonderful and caring people. During the school recess, perhaps they can lend a hand with driveways, gift wrapping, carrying, or just stopping to chat with their neighbors. Our new website is also up and running (thank you Beth). You can visit us at www.enfieldcommunitycouncil.org. We have added buttons for donating via Paypal. We have pictures of various activities running. There is useful community information for you to plan your activities. Don't forget, ECC is a non-profit organization. As such, any donations are tax deductible. You can claim any donation made by December 31st, 2014 on you 2014 income taxes. We gladly send letters to all donors for their tax files. ECC meeting are generally held on the third Tuesday of the month. If you are interested in attending, please call 607 -279-4702 or e-mail me (cbailey525@yahoo.com) for time and location. We generally start the meeting at 6:30 pm with dinner at 6:00 pm. Location varies according to what is on the agenda, soon we hope to simply be in the new Enfield Community Center for all meetings. I hope the new year brings us all peace and prosperity. Cortney Bailey Enfield Community Council President 3 Enfield Community Council Programs Enfield Basketball Teams The Enfield Elementary basketball season will start practices on January 5, 2015 and games will begin on Saturday, January 31 st . There are a total of 4 teams this year, 2 each of girls and of boys. This year the 3rd grade students have been invited to play. The coaches for the girls teams are Khalil Bey and Jaimy Allen and for the boy's team Langston Griffin. Check on the Enfield Community Council website for game schedule or email Vera Howe- Strait vstrait18@htva.net At this time I would like to thank the coaches for volunteering their time and energy, the Enfield Elementary School for usage of the school for Saturday games and the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company for their generous monetary donation for the 2015 season. Hope to see you supporting our teams at the games. Vera Howe-Strait Youth Programming News Happy Winter! Fall was a busy and fun time for Enfield youth! In Magic Mondays, we played a lot of games. Girls Circle on Tuesdays was a place to cut loose and express ourselves in a safe and creative environment. Wednesdays’ Lunch Bunch allowed for in-school time to play games, do crafts and sit with different friends. Primitive Pursuits allowed for a big group of young people to get a little “wild” as we run in the woods, practice hiding skills, turn up our awareness and enjoy the simple joys of cooking and storytelling around a campfire. Finally Fridays had a group that really took leadership over their activities and planned some trips: we painted at Dynamic Ceramics, visited Serviente Glass studio to create beautiful pieces, and prepared a feast for our final program. Thank you to all the youth who attended and to the families who support their kids’ participation. It was truly a magical year of programs! On November 12, 8 youth from the Enfield Harvest Festival Crew attended Enfield Town Board Meeting to be honored as Volunteers of the month! The 7 th and 8 th graders who worked hard to prepare for the Harvest Festival received public recognition as a group and individually. They were called up, one at a time, to shake hands with Ann Rider and receive their awards. Youth were so proud of their accomplishments and the credit they were given. Parents also expressed pride in their children and the successes of the group. With the New Year comes NEW after-school programs! Middle-School Aged youth will have daily chances to have fun after school, pursue their passions, play outside, and find artistic inspiration. The Enfield RYS program provides opportunities for young people to connect with friends, try new skills, and have a place where they can truly belong. For more information about upcoming programs, check out the website at http://ccetompkins.org/4h/rural-youth- services/enfield or contact Lauren Salzman, Enfield Youth Program Manager. Lauren Salzman 607-272-2292 mailbox 225/las466@cornell.edu ECC Firehouse Subs Fundraiser In this Currents there is an article on the Community Council's goal to build a new community building. One way to support the Community Council's Community Building is to participate in the month long fund raiser through Firehouse Sub. For your 15% of total bill/day to go towards the Community Building you need to bring this voucher each time you place an order. Remember the Super Bowl in February - a 2 for 1 deal: good food you do not have to prepare and proceeds go back to your community! Thanks for your support. 4 Enfield Community Council Programs 4-H Clubs Enrolling Now! 4-H empowers youth and adults to develop life skills through experiential learning. 4-H clubs throughout Tompkins County are now enrolling new members. There are 15 different clubs, each with their own characteristics in regards to age of members, location and frequency of meetings, and project work offered. Clubs with programming in the following project areas are seeking new members: environment and water quality, learning about a variety of farm animals for youth 5 – 10 years of age, small animals including poultry and rabbits, robotics, and dairy cattle and livestock for youth 8 and over. A number of general interest clubs are also accepting members at this time. The 4-H club program is available to youth 5 – 18 years of age. Clubs are coordinated and projects taught by trained and carefully screened adult volunteers. Parent participation is encouraged. There is a $10.00 county registration fee, and individual clubs determine how to meet their financial obligations. The 4-H club program seeks to empower youth and adults to develop life skills through experiential learning. A resent longitudinal study, conducted by Drs. Richard and Jacqueline Lerner at the institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, discovered that the structured out-of-school time learning, leadership experiences, and adult mentoring that young people receive through their participation in 4-H plays a vital role in helping them achieve success. Compared to their peers, the findings show that youth involved in 4-H programs excel in several areas. 4-H’ers are nearly 4 times more likely to make contributions to their communities, and 2 times more likely to be civically active. 4-H young people are nearly 2 times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology programs during out-of-school time and 4-H girls are 2 times more likely and nearly 3 times more likely to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities. Finally, 4-H’ers are nearly 2 times more likely to make healthier choices. The 4-H club year began October 1 – but it’s not too late, join today! Contact Brenda Carpenter, btc6@cornell.edu, 272-2292 to learn more about a 4-H club program that can meet the developmental needs and interests of your child/ren. Find more information about the 4-H program at ccetompkins.org. Brenda T. Carpenter, CCE Tompkins County 4-H Club and Volunteer Coordinator 607-272-2292/ btc6@cornell.edu Visit http://ccetompkins.org Find CCE-Tompkins on Facebook Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter Enfield Summer Day Camp 2015 Yes it's winter and there is snow on the ground and still I am writing about summer camp! This is a FYI for families. The Enfield Community Council has a summer day camp program for children ages 4-13 years old. It is a 6-week program that begins on July 6 and ends August 14, 2015. It will be held at the Robert Treman State Park’s lower level (the North Shelter Pavilion). The campers start their day at 8:45 a.m. with a cold breakfast and have activities until 11:30 which is lunchtime (except for field trips, all lunches are hot food items). The daily activities include a combination of most of the following: sports, arts, science, sewing, cooking, journal writing, singing, hiking, literacy activities, swimming, outdoor education (the last activity is for campers 9 years old and up). We have access to open fields, creeks and the playground. There will be field trips to Hangar Theater, Sciencenter, Taughannock Park, Watkins Glen, miniature golf, Greenwood Park, bowling, and some new trips. All fees are per child and have not been set for the 2015 season. The Community Council is offering a prepay reduced rate for the BASE FEE ONLY. If the base fee is paid by May 31 the fee is $15 less. Applications will be available by the 4 th week of March at the Enfield Elementary School Main Office, Enfield After School Program, Enfield Town Clerk’s Office, and on townofenfield.org. Completed applications and all fees are due in by June 15 to guarantee space at camp. If you want to start to make payments several months before the start of camp please contact me to make arrangements. If you currently receive temporary assistance or need help with the cost of childcare, you may be eligible for assistance through DSS. Please contact Vera Howe-Strait or DSS,274-5677, for further information. The DSS acceptance letter must be received by Vera before camp starts. The Enfield Community Council strives to provide activities that are free or low cost. It is our goal that no one is turned away because of the inability to pay. Please contact Vera if there are any issues regarding income and/or ability to pay. Please contact me with questions, concerns and/or application at 280-2317 or email vstrait18@htva.net 5 Town History – Sue Thompson, Enfield Town Historian Our Afterschool Enfield History group has been busy learning history through games. One of the new board games I developed was the Enfield Post Office game. The members travel through the Town of Enfield picking up letters from VanDorn, Applegate, West Enfield, Enfield Center, and Enfield Falls Post Offices. After they pick up these letters they deliver them to the Ithaca Post office. The “W hat’s In the Letter” cards they pick are loaded with history of the Enfield Post Offices. In the new year we will be working on different puppets to present Enfield History on stage. The Town of Enfield Marriage Records from 1882 – 1925 is a working transcription project. These records reside in our Town Vault in a “huge” leather book. The records stop at 1925 and from there marriage records are recorded in other books which is sad, because there are so many blank pages left in this wonderful old book. We have recently placed a copy of the books pages on our county web space so that our community can share in this wonderful history. You can find the link on our Town website under “Resources”. Here are a few of the transcriptions (I accept all corrections as the handwriting is sometimes hard to read): Regis Date of Husband Father's & Mother's #’s Year Marriage Husband Residence Age Occupation Birthplace Maiden Name Name Bride 1 1882 Jan 19 th Eugene B. Austin Trumansburg 22 Farmer Lansing William Austin/Angeline Ferguson Ida C. Dutton 2 1882 Feb 7 th George M. Elston Vanetten 26 Farmer Elston-- Elizabeth Taylor 3 1882 Feb 21st John Hallck Enfield 43 Farmer New York City ___ Hallck Fannie Wildrick 4 1882 May 7th John A. Purdy Enfield 26 Farmer Newfield Jonathan Purdy/Catherine Grey Mary C. Grey 5 1883 Feb 1st David H. Fisher Enfield 25 Farmer Enfield William M. Fisher/Charlotte ___ Ida Wortman 6 1883 July 3 Jay Lynn Drummond Enfield Crossed out 7 1883 Aug 2nd James Rolison Mecklenburg 56 Farmer Enfield John Rolison/S. Rose Catherine 8 1883 Nov 11th Frank M. Miller Ulysses 28 Music Teacher Enfield Edward Miller/Elizabeth Smith Letta H. Brown 9 1883 Nov 25th Frank A. VanMarter Enfield 20 Farmer Enfield Joseph VanMarter/Betsey Harvey Ella Ackley 10 1883 Dec 26th Charles Miller Enfield 28 Farmer Enfield William Miller/Sarah Lechtavata Lizzie 11 1884 Feb 20th Chat D. Foote Enfield 22 Farmer Trumansburg George N. Foote/Ann Eliza.Ellick Lanning 12 1884 Feb 20th Edward Hanson Enfield 23 Farmer Enfield Ebenzer Havens/Dorcas Raplee Minnie F. Lanning Enfield Ladies Auxiliary We were in charge of the Cake Wheel for the Community Councils Harvest Festival on October 4th. All money’s taken in from this booth went directly to the community council; each member of the auxiliary was responsible to bring in at least two cakes to make this project a success. We have had our election of our new officers for the coming year. President: Jessica Elliott, Vice President: Doreen Lauper, Secretary: Megan Reynolds, Treasurer: Pam Whittaker and Conductress: Helen Hetherington. At our December meeting is was decided to contribute $250 and this will be joined by a donation from the Fire Department to be sent to the Holiday support that is done through the Enfield Elementary School. We also will be collecting food goods at the annual Banquet to donate to the food that will also be distributed during the holiday season also through the Enfield School. On January 11, 2015, the Chicken BBQ’s will begin at the Fire House. The auxiliary will be holding their bake sale and be doing a book basket raffle. We will also be helping the firemen prepare the food for the BBQ’s and help with serving to the community. Enfield Volunteer Fire Company 2014 Scholarship Winners Enfield residents Mark Stilwell (right, lower) and Russell Limber (right, upper) are the 2014 recipients of the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship. Each received $500 towards their college studies in life sciences. The scholarship is open to all Enfield residents pursuing a degree in a life sciences field. For more information, call the fire station at 272-8757. Help the Historian A picture of a community picnic at "Schaber's Grove" (corner of Mecklenburg and Enfield Main Roads) in the early 1930's will be on display at the Enfield Town Clerk's Office. We have some people identified in the pictures but need some help in identifying the rest. Please stop in to visit and help us out. Enfield Volunteer Fire Company 2015 Chicken Barbecue Season We again apologize to folks who were turned away at the door without chicken last year; we completely fill the racks, and do not have the help needed to cook more than we already do. This year, while we will continue to take reserve orders, we will hold 100 dinners for walk-ins so people who make the trip have a chance at getting our tasty chicken and sides! Dinners for 2015 will be $9 and halves will be $6—all sides remain the same. Barbecue dates will continue on the second Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m., on: January 11 March 8 February 8 April 12 6 ENFIELD VALLEY GRANGE We hope your Christmas sparkled with moments of love, laughter and goodwill, and may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy. It has been busy at the Grange. Just read what all we have been up to! Thank you to all that came and participated in the Spaghetti Dinner benefit, held late September, for Dawn George. We appreciated the kind folks from George Jr. Republic that came and helped us out in many, many ways. We cannot thank them enough, what wonderful folks. Also, a big “Thank You” to Living Water Christian Fellowship for their generous donation of the many cupcakes. The event was a huge success, and over $1700 was raised for Dawn and her family. We served approximately 190 folks at our Election Night Dinner, on November 4th. Again, we extend our thanks to the many people that were able to come and enjoy the meal. If you did not make it to our Holiday Bazaar on November 15 th , you certainly missed out on one grand event. Thirty plus vendors occupied both floors of the building. The variety of wares, baked goods, and crafts was just amazing. We also served breakfast and lunch items. Look for this event to be held again in November. The next Craft Club get-together will be Sunday, January 11 th . For more information on what they are or will be working on contact Sandra Trutt, 273- 4884. Don’t forget our Grange Breakfasts beginning on Saturday, January 10th: Pancakes, waffles, French toast, home fries, scrambled eggs Saturday, February 7 th Saturday, April 4th Saturday, March 7th Saturday, May 2 nd If you, or anyone you may know, is looking for space to host events such as: weddings, baby showers, receptions, family reunions, or any other event, the Grange can be a great place to host those special occasions. For information on Grange rentals please contact Sandra Trutt, 273-4884. Please keep watch on the Town of Enfield web site (www.townofenfield.org) for updates to Grange sponsored events. Community support is appreciated by joining us at our Grange meals and events throughout the year, and contributes to our Building Fund. Of course, donations are always appreciated and can be sent to our treasurer: Diane Aramini, 120 S. Applegate Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Please make checks payable Enfield Valley Grange # 295. Our meetings are held on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. If you think you might be interested in learning more about the Grange and what we do in our community, please feel free to sit in on one of our meetings. Stay warm, stay well, and hope for an early Spring! Warmest Regards, Diane Aramini, Grange Treasurer Button Up Enfield Enfield neighbors are working to help each other get their homes in shape for cold winter weather. By making their homes more energy efficient, Enfield residents can be more comfortable no matter what the weather brings. With the help of students and community volunteers, Enfield is becoming the first town in the county to try to reach every family with information and hands-on help to tighten up homes to save energy. Most homes leak heat in winter through cracks and holes near the top of the house. Warm air rises, drawing cold air in through openings in the basement, near the sill, or around windows. Simply by sealing up the cracks and improving the insulation homes can be warmer in winter and cooler in summer, and use far less energy. We are organizing Do-It- Yourself hands-on workshops among neighbors and friends, as well as presenting informational workshops for organizations and groups, and will launch a series of DIY workshops at the Enfield Community Center later this winter. Please join us! With the whole town participating Enfield can make significant gains in saving energy, helping residents be more comfortable and save money, and reduce our impact on the environment. For more information or to host an in-home workshop, contact Dave Astorina at Cornell Cooperative Extension: 272-2292 ext. 275 7 Enfield Food Pantry The Enfield Food Pantry is available to Enfield residents in need of help providing food for themselves and their family. The pantry is open 1-2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month and 3-5 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. The pantry is in the Community Bldg, 182 Enfield Main Rd. and is a ministry of the Enfield Baptist Fellowship. The Town of Enfield provides the space and utility costs . Area Churches, Missions, & Activities Agape Bible Church 264 S. Applegate Road 607-273-7419/www.agape-ithaca.org Pastor Mike Corriero Pastor Chip Adams-Compton Agape is a non-denominational, charismatic fellowship, with a diverse group of people from different cultures and backgrounds. Our Purpose · To be a house of restoration, refreshing, and rest. · To worship the Lord and seek his face. · To share His love, and build up and equip God's people. · To spread the gospel both here and to the nations. 8:30 am Morning Service: A 70-minute service, with a short time of worship, followed by the teaching of the word of God. 10:00 am Morning Service: A service of around 2 hours and 15 minutes, with expressive charismatic worship, and opportunity for body ministry and testimony. Nursery and Children's Church are provided during the 10:00 am service. Jacksonville Community United Methodist Church PO Box 224, Jacksonville, NY 14854 607-387-6296/www.jcumc.com Reverend Nelson Reppert, Pastor We welcome visitors and invite you to join us at any time. The church is located on Route 96 in Jacksonville Center, Jacksonville. Worship & Meetings: Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. year- round (Sunday School & Nursery concurrent) Bell Choir, Thursdays at 6:30 pm Vocal Choir, Thursdays at 7:30 pm Enfield Baptist Fellowship 172 Enfield Main Road Worship/Sunday School Sunday 6:00 pm We are an American Baptist Church associated with American Baptist Churches New York State and American Baptist Churches U.S.A. We support missions throughout the world. Everyone is welcome. Please call 607- 273-5682 for updated times for our worship service. We are a small, caring fellowship of believers who sponsor the Enfield Food Distribution in cooperation with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and the Town of Enfield along with the help of many local volunteers. Volunteers are needed and welcome. Living Water Christian Fellowship 162 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca 607-277-6301 Rev. Chris Lynch, Senior Pastor Rev. Jim Clark, Youth Pastor The Living Water Christian Fellowship welcomes you! We are a full Gospel community fellowship. We believe and practice the gifts of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12). Please check out our web site LWCFIthaca.com Regularly Scheduled Events: Sunday Worship Service 10:00 am Youth Group, ages 13 & up 5:00 pm Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Prayer 7:30 pm Wednesday Dance Lessons 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday last Sat of the month Men’s Breakfast 8:00 am For the Farm Community The Tax Tips For Forest Landowners For The 2013 Tax Year! Well managed forests produce timber and other forest products, provide wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, aquifer and watershed protection, and other amenities. Non- industrial private woodlands comprise approximately 60% of the nation's total forests. Providing tailored tax information is one way in which the Forest Service is working to increase forest productivity on non-industrial forest lands. For the latest tax information and tips regarding private woodlands, visit: www.timbertax.org. Agriculture Mediation Program: Agricultural Mediation is a tool for farmers, agri-business and others in the agricultural community to talk about difficult subjects and to reach fair and workable solutions without involving outside authorities. Mediation can help people solve problems, avoid escalating conflict, reduce stress and save time and money. Mediation is confidential, convenient and held at no cost to the participants. More than 80% of agricultural mediations result in agreements. What can be mediated: loans or debts, neighbor complaints, small claims, labor problems, landlord/ tenant, custody and visitation, farm business plan, family farm succession. http://www.cdrc.org/ The 7th Annual Winter Green-Up Grazing Conference Fri & Sat, January 30 & 31 at Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd. (Route 9), Latham, NY 12110. Featured speakers:: Neil Dennis, of Sunnybrae Farms, Saskatchewan, Canada and Allan Nation, Editor, Stockman Grass Farmer, based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Thomas Kilcer. Advanced Ag Systems, Kinderhook, NY and Jim and Deborah Taylor of Sunny Acres Farm, Athens, NY. Friday evening banquet with local grass-fed beef, pork and lamb. Two scholarships available through the David Huse Education Scholarship Fund. Contact Gale Kohler at 518-765-3500 or gek4@cornell.edu 4-H Tractor and Machinery Operation Certification Program in Steuben County, register early January. $20 for 4-H members, $25 for non-members. Call 583-3185 or email ksb3@cornell.edu for more information. 8 Enfield Community Council 168 Enfield Main Road Suite 11 Ithaca NY 14850 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 780 Ithaca, NY The Enfield Community Council thanks the United Way of Tompkins County for its funding in support of the Council's outreach programs, including this newsletter. Please note that United Way and Community Council funds are used only for the Enfield Currents with no funds directed to the Town of Enfield newsletter costs and postage. Calendar of Events January 10 Grange Breakfast (pg 6) 11 Chicken BBQ, EVFC (pg 5) 20 Red Cross Blood Drive, EVFC (pg 1) February 7 Grange Breakfast (pg 6) 8 Chicken BBQ, EVFC (pg 5) March 7 Grange Breakfast (pg 6) 8 Chicken BBQ, EVFC (pg 5) 17 Red Cross Blood Drive, EVFC (pg 1) April 4 Grange Breakfast (pg 6) 12 Chicken BBQ, EVFC (pg 5) May 2 Grange Breakfast (pg 6) 19 Red Cross Blood Drive, EVFC (pg 1) Regularly Scheduled Community Meetings & Activities Craft Club at the Grange: 1st Sunday, at 1:00 p.m. Creative Dance Classes for Kids & Teens: Wednesday afternoons at Living Water Christian Fellowship, 162 Enfield Main Road Enfield Community Council (ECC): 3rd Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Community Building Enfield Valley Grange: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Grange Food Pantry: 2nd Tuesday,1-2 pm & 4th Tuesday, 3-5 pm, at the Community Building Ladies Auxiliary: 1st Monday after 1st Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Fire Station Ping Pong at the Grange: every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Senior Citizens: 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 am-1:00 pm at the Grange; meetings include a dish-to-pass luncheon