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HomeMy WebLinkAboutnewsletter 1986 september_E.NF5LD IVEWS I Sponsored by the Enfield Community Council, Inc. September, 1986 Funded by the Tompkins County United Way Enfield Communit,, Council Programs for Fall, 1986 Afterschool Programs This year the Enfield Community Council is cosponsoring the afterschool program with the Enfield PTA beginning Tuesday, October 6. On 3 days a week, Tuesdays, Wednes- days, and Thursdays for 10 weeks children in grades 3 to 5 can remain afterschool to participate in an afterschool program including art, science, remedial help, games, sports, cooking, needlework, music and gymnastics. More specific details will be available through the school shortly. Mr. Michael Cook, a 3rd grade teacher at Enfield will be the Director this year. We have lost Ms. DeAugistine to another part time job. We'll all miss her but we're sure she'll stop in to say "hello". Joe Salzano from summer camp has agreed to come and work with both the afterschool program and teens. He hopes to start interest in a performing troop! If you are interested, be sure to attend the teen pizza -discussion party on Tuesday, September 30. Shelby Tedesco is returning to do gymnastics for us on Tuesdays starting at 3:00. 3:00 to 3:45 9, 10, 11 year olds 3:45 to 4:30 12, 13 year olds • 4:30 to 5:00 6, 7, 8 year olds 5:00 to 5:30 3, 4, 5 year olds 5:30 to 6:30 14 and older Parent contacts for gymnastics and afterschool program will be Sonja Schreiber (272-9343) and Rhonda Connors (273-8268) who will be working for us again this year. Amy Janower will be working with art classes on Tuesdays and assisting Shelby with "Spotting" in the gymnastics class. Music Lessons Connie Stirling is returning to offer piano lessons as well as Leslie Bongo Smith. Both would like new students. If you would like to register your child, Alice Linton, 272-3919 is the parent contact. Both teachers are in the process of establishing schedules for the fall, so call now. We are in the process of recruiting a guitar teacher, so call Pam Whittaker at 273-0467 if interested. Joe Salzano is qualified to teach percussion, clarinet and saxaphone. Please call Karnie Rirchge�sner at 272-2241 if there is interest and we'll try to coordinate lessons. I Enfield Youth Croup Starting September 30, there will be exciting programs planned every week for Enfield youth 11 years old and up. Come to the Enfield School at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30 to discover the details and eat pizza! Lots of new kids, new ideas, new fun! Bring a friend! Some planned events: Halloween Party and Dance (sponsored with Women's Auxilliary) Ropes Program at Cayuga Nature Center Cross Country Skiing -- Movies -- Bowling -- Ice Skating Cultural Programs -- Tournaments (ping pong, foose ball, pool) Crafts, etc. Lisa Yaple will conduct a slimnastic's program at the Enfield School Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 to 9. She is employed by Nancy Strong and utilizes that method. She can be contacted at 564-7272 for more details. The results of the canvas from our last newsletter revealed members of our com- munity were interested in programs for adults in cake decorating, flower arrangement, landscaping, art, upholstering, cooking and TC3 classes in bookkeeping, etc. as well as speakers on kids, gardens and house maintenance. We would like to offer some of these topics next semester. These programs would have to be self-supporting because we receive no funding for them. We are looking for volunteers willing to take responsibility for adult programs. The Community Council receives no outside funding for these programs and we have not been able to obtain sufficient contributions from participants to continue to - ay activity leaders for volleyball, aerobics or basketball for adults. If you would consider this respoiisibility, contact Marnie Kirchgessner at 272-2241, Also, any Senior Citizens who would like to volunteer their special talents in woodworking, cooking, needlework, arts, crafts or would work with students one• on one in the afterschool program please call hfarnie at 272-2241. Lost and Found from Summer Program If your child lost any items of clothing (for example one pink shoe!) at Zither the summer day camp or the wim program, we have some unclaimed items that we [11 donate to a rummage sale if not claimed by December, 1986. Please call Caro. at 277-3843 if your child lost anything! Summer Camp Recap The Summer Program ended with a production of the "Wizard of Oz" to a full house at Enfield School August 14. Over 110 children were registered with an ave-age attendance of 80 throujjiout the entire summer: our summer staff was the greatest. Special thanks to Rhona Connors, Molly Snyder and Dolly Clark who were essential to the program being successful and worked for a pitance! Jodi Clark and Wendy Cole volunteered all summer long and did a great job. Without these dedicated individuals we would have had problems complying with Health Department regulations that were imposed on municipal camps for the first time this year. Regulations by the Health Department will prohibit use of the fireman's pond next year so no swim program is being planned. A similar fate could face the summer camp without the continued support of the community and "volunteers" such as Rhonda, Molly, Dolly, Jodi and Wendy. We all owe them our special thanks. Wanted! Wanted! Wanted! Many members of the Enfield Community have talents that we would like to utilize in our community programming. We would like to establish a directory so we can contact you if your skills and talents could be utilized in our programs. Also if you have administrative skills, typing, bookkeeping or just an interest in children we may be able -to use you! Return to Marnie Kirchgessner, Please Print: NAME ADDRESS Skill/Interest Any Special Degrees Comments: 191 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 -2- Phone No. Cost/Charge Times Available • • The Enfield Community Council's Auction was a success. Thank you to everybody who contributed and volunteered their time. The Enfield Community Council sponsored Preschool is off to a great start this year. We are planning trips to an apple orchard, hospital and fire department. A speaker from the SPCA is also expected. If you are interested in a copy of the Teen Babvsittinj List or would like to have your name placed on it, please contact Carol Barriere at 277-3843. Carol is also the Day Care Referral Aide for Enfield and has a list of names of people who provide Day Care. Notes from the Town Historian 1. Since requesting information from the public (in the last issue of the Enfield News) about the oldest home in Enfield, little has been forth coming. I'm sure that some of you readers have an opinion ??? 2. If you have a house number, please see that it is displayed in a spot clearly visible from the highway and use when requesting services. The display of the number would certainly aid emergency personnel in locating your home if the need should arise. If you don't have a number or don't know what it is - PLEASE - contact the Town Clerk. She can direct you to the person responsible. 3. I plan to be at the Harvest Festival as usual. Jack Hubbell Town Historian Enfield Ladies Auxiliary The Enfield Ladies Auxiliary wishes to thank the community for their support in donating cakes for our cake wheel during the carnival. We are having a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 18th from 5 p.m, to 7 p.m. at the Enfield Fire Station. Adults: $3.75, Children (6-12): $2.50, 5 years and under: free. We hope to see everybody there. Our new officers for 1987 are: President: Denise Simmons; Vice -President: Pam Whittaker; Secretary: Linda Hubbell; Treasurer: Nan Lanning; Conductress: Sonja Schreiber; Chaplain: Fern Ferris; Sunshine Fund: Ginny Townsend; Historian: Rhonda Connors. If you are in in joining the Auxiliary, contact Linda Hubbell, 272-5034, for more information, -3- • News from Enfield Valley Grange In August we had a picnic at Mabel Rumseys. It was well attended. We welcome six new members: Paul Thorp, Jennifer Russell, George and Julia Holmes, Jerry and Patricia Lilly. This year one of our members, Hazel Rumsey Updike, now residing in New York City, will be honored for her seventy-five years of membership in Enfield Valley Grange. She is to be congratulated! She joined July 11, 1911. Enfield Senior Citizens The Seniors have finished the quilt. We are now selling raffle tickets on the quilt. The winner will be picked on October 4th. The Seniors will meet October 10 at the Grange Hall for lunch and slide show of School Days. You may also sign up for the trip to Letchworth Park on October 15 at this time. November meeting is on the 12th. We will have a Thanksgiving Dinner. The Senior Council will be doing a Survey after the dinner. December meeting is a Christmas Party. #At A p Buck Hill Buccaneers 4-H Club We are now starting our fall projects. They include forestry and cooking. We meet the second Thursday of every month. If you would like further information, please contact Linda Gunning at 273-1588. Kozy Krafters Home Bureau Unit our group got off to a fine start this year. We completed many craft projects including weaving an egg basket, stenciling, sewing a cross stitch tote and a picnic basket. Lots of exciting projects are already planned for next year. For information on joining, please contact Lura Arcangeli at 272-1333 or Wannetta McIlroy at 273-5296. Enfield School PTA The PTA meets monthly to coordinate activities between parents and teachers. We also raise money for special items and programs as the need arises. This year we are holding a Lasagna Dinner on Wednesday, November 5 at the school. Tickets will be available by contacting the school at 274-2221. Enfield Moto Park Hare Scrambles will be held on September 28. The last event of the season will be moto cross on November 2. -4- (Eburibes First Baptist Church of Enfield Every autumn brings the excitement of a new school year, and a new program year for the church. We welcome you to our worship, to our fellowship, and to our educational opportunities. This year's Christian Education program begins this morning with a joint program for primary and secondary youth and adults. Our church education year will be divided into five terms: September through Thanksgiving (November 23) Advent and Christmas (November 30 - December 21) New Year's (starting December 28) until Lent (March 1) Lent and Easter (March 8 through April 19), and Easter until Pentecost (April 26 - June 7). • Children up to (and including) 4th grade will be taught by Jessica Connors for the first two terms (until Christmas) and youth 5th grade and up will be led by Jean Owens in a youth choir. Once each month, generally on the last Sunday of the month, the younger children will be sharing with the adults what they learn. In September, the theme is Christian Living, and the specific topics will be prayer, giving and helpfulness. In October, we will study the story of Joseph; in November, the celebra- tion and history of Thanksgiving; and December, the traditions of Christmas. An adult study group also meets weekly; please talk with the minister if you are interested in joining it. With the busy-ness of our daily lives and the demands of family and community, it's often difficult to find a moment's peace. As you plan your activities for the coming year, we invite you to make time for yourself, your spirtual life, and your relationship with God. You'll find the time well worth the investment! Rev. Cynthia N. Ikuta, 273-4696, minister Bible Be tiet Churc Schools, 329 Connecticut Hill Road, 607-272-3779 6 272-9416 Bible Baptist Church has Sunday School sessions at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every Sunday, and preaching services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Continuing our emphasis on study of the Bible, there is a study hour Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. On Thursday beginning at 5 and at 6 p.m. there is fellowship, study and prayer. Every school day there is Monday, Tuesday, etc. school; featuring individualized learning. This fall also college level Bible courses are being offered by extension, with • credit available through Liberty International Bible Center of Lynchburg, Virginia, and also Peniel School of the Prophets and Seminary in Canton, Ohio. This is college credit by extension, or for certificate (the certificate may qualify those who are called to preach to obtain a license (locally)). Michael G. Amberge, Pastor -5- • Agape Church The church is being supplied by various pastors from the area while the search is on for a full time pastor. There will be a children's Halloween Party on October 25, all children welcome. The Women's Missionary Society will have a White Elephant and bake sale table at the Enfield Harvest Festival. The cookbook project continues. Our cookbooks are available from the members. Thank you to all who have already supported the sale of these books. Church services of the week: Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday evening, Bible study For more information, contact Helen Smith at 273-1689. From the Town Supervisor The 1987 Enfield budget is being prepared. The services needed and demanded by the community must be provided in a manner that is fair to all concerned. Budget is more than arithmetic -- basic philosphies are involved. Replacing equipment and build- ing maintenance are expensive but delaying such items is usually more costly. I feel replacements and maintenance have been too long ignored. Salary is another knotty problem. I feel that anyone elected to office should not have that salary increased during their term. When I campaigned for Supervisor the salary was $3,825. Just days before the election it was changed to $4,500. I could not change 1986 but I am pro- posing that my second year be at $3,825... a small savings but in line with M philosophy. The budget has provided for a Bookkeeper to the Supervisor so $3,825 is adequate for the remaining duties of Supervisor. Philosophy also plays a part in two other matters now being considered by the Town Board. It has been proposed that the terms of Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent be changed. The term of Town Clerk to be extended to 4 years and the position of Highway Superintendent be changed from an elected office to an appointed position. I OPPOSE BOTH CONCEPTS! Two years is a reasonable elected term and I feel it should remain that way. (Both changes are subject to mandatory referendum.) There are many facets to these matters. Please give it some thought and express your opinions to the Town Board. Progress Report: Enfield's application to establish a Fire District is being re- submitt to New York State Comptroller. If it is approved, the Town will need some practical and responsible people to comprise a Board of Fire Commissioners (UNPAID). Anyone that is interested can get further details from an available handbook and from Fire Commissioners serving in other communities. Please let me hear from you. 273-0462 after 5:00 Mon. - Fri. and anytime on weekends. -6- Supervisor Gray • Building Permits Remember although there is no zoning in Enfield, you must obtain a building permit to build, remodel or convert property in Enfield. This includes moving a trailer on to a lot even if it was previously occupied. Call Creg Kirchgessner, Building Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions 272-2241. Applications can be obtained from the Town Clerk, Shirley Holcomb, 421 Enfield Main Road.. Town Clerk Hours The hours of our Town Clerk, Shirley Holcomb are Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 to 12:00. She may be called at 273-7259. One-to-one Program Be a Big Brother or Big Sister in the Ithaca Youth Bureau's One -to -One Pro dram. One -to -One will match you with a child or teenager who needs your friendship an� will give you training and support. Volunteers are especially needed for teens and rural kids. Call 273-8364 and ask for One-to-one. Foster Care On Thursday night, October 23, 1986, the Tompkins County Department of Social Services and Family and Children's Services Interim Families Program will sponsor a community meeting on foster care in the Enfield School. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. The aim of the meeting will be to present the needs of some of our young people and their families to the community, to begin to build a network of recruiters who can assist us in enlisting families who wish to become foster families, and to notify the community of our need for stable, committed adults who can provide temporary care for • Tompkins County children outside their own homes. There are two agencies in the county involved in foster care placement. The Tompkins County Department of Social Services must provide foster care for those who qualify from birth to age 18. Interim families of Family and Children's Services is a small, essentially voluntary placement program for adolescents and is generally short-term in nature. Both programs rely on the community for ideas, concern and support, as well as for the provision of homes. To those of you who are interested in any of these areas: please join us on October 23. _zing the glory of autumn into our souls "e peace of Cod to our hearts bow our heads in reverent grace r the blessings this season brings. Staff for the Enfield News - September, 1986: Helen Jackson, 272-8624 & Alice Linton, 272-3919 • We are sorry, but the Business Directory was not included in this issue for various reasons. -7- • E N F I E L D H A R V E S T F E S T I V A L October 4, 1986 from 11 to 4 p.m. at the Enfield Grange, Route 327 in Enfield Come see the 1864 CIVIL 14AR living history exhibit and demonstrations. Represented will be the 148th Company E Volunteer Infantry. Come join us for lunch at the Sampler Luncheon sponsored by the Enfield Baptist Church. There will also be baked goods (including those beautiful cupcakes), hot pretzels and cotton candy. Take a look around and see the crafts, displays, petting zoo and more. Take a chance on the beautiful, hand quilted, Senior Citizens quilt along with several pillows. Feeling tired from all that looking and walking? Spend a few minutes on the hayride. Before you leave for home, be sure to take your chance on the cake wheel (we really need your cake donations - please call Carol at 277-3843). • Hope to see you all there! A T T•E N T I 0 N T E E N A G E R S Bring in the ghosts and goblins at the Halloween Dance at the Enfield School Friday, October 31st from 9:00 - 11:30 p.m. Music, refreshments and surprises. $1.50 admission. Wear a costume and get in for $1.00. Bring all your friends fora real good time. Sponsored by: Enfield Community Council and Enfield Ladies Auxiliary. s ENFIELD HARVEST FESTIVAL SATuRDAy QCToBER 4A ►i*.00 -4,'o0 SAMPLER wQc14 oN PETriwa zoo / CAKE wHEE DONATI S ARg NEEDED FoR T+E CAKE wHEE PLEASE CAGE CAROL Ar :2.77-38 QuiLT RAFFLE GRAWGg Rrg LocsirED ON 3207 OPP 79 w ESr FESTIVAL i ECC Your"