The Londonderry Monthly

The Londonderry Monthly

Volume 9 Number 2

February 2018

Letter from the Editor: For anybody that reads this, a Wonder Woman (one of those women in my life that have super powers) gave me a rosemary plant after my public announcement of herbal failure. You all will be thrilled to know that it is still alive and the trick is spritzing not watering.

As is with many holidays ? the legend of origin is much more gruesome than the hallmark holiday would lead you to believe. So for now let us stick with hearts and flowers rather than martyrs and maulings.

Ok ? I just CANNOT go bad on a holiday that celebrates love. Love of all sorts, all shapes and sizes (like me over the years) and is available for FREE to EVERYONE!!! I hear the eye-rolling, I see the snorting and harrumphing. But in this case I am RIGHT!!! I promise you. Just give it a try and you'll see. This is a no fail way to get a smile on your face and on somebody else's. I PROMISE!!! You can go buy a $3 card if you are either A) rolling in dough B)do not have any time or C)truly have no creative bones in your body. BUT!! I suggest you make a card. It can take 2 seconds with a piece of paper and a pen. Or get really creative and stamp, cut out, use crayons or anything at your disposal and make a hand-made card. For your Grandma, Mom & Dad, your kid's teacher, for your honey, for your best friend, for your plumber who stopped your pipes from freezing, for your plow guy, for your niece who always babysits in a pinch. I mean the list is limitless as to whom you may grace with a Valentine but how nice to be on the receiving end of a home-made, free, thoughtful Valentine!!! You can also skip the whole making thing and just email one if you are technically savvy and you get the internet to work at your house.

On Valentines Day I would like to snuggle with my honey Cuz affection is free and won't cost a lot of money No candy or flowers Just cuddling for hours With the dog by the fire ME! you get to admire While it might seem ideal That I prepare you a meal I think with a wink and a klink We should just share a drink!

Yes you can borrow this ? my gift to you ? Happy VD ? Darcy Duval

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THE WANATASTIQUET FOUNDATION The Wanatastiquet Foundation invites you to participate in a NO SHOW: DO NOT ATTEND Valentine's Day Gala of dinner and dancing! This NON EVENT will benefit the Wanatastiquet Londonderry Rotary Scholarship Fund in honor of Dick Foley

Suggested contribution is $ 50.00 Please RSVP to this no show event by writing a check to the Wanatastiquet Foundation and mail your contribution to

WANATASTIQUET FOUNDATION PO Box 309

LONDONDERRY, VERMONT 05148 Thank you for participating in this unique way to support the youth of our surrounding communities.

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First Baptist Church of South Londonderry Meeting in a New Location

First Baptist Church of South Londonderry would like to share with great excitement that they have begun holding worship services in their new building at 62 Crescent Street in South Londonderry. They have been rebuilding after their previous building was destroyed by a fire in August of 2010. Their first worship service was on January 21st, 2018. With the help of a matching gift donation, they were able to complete the main floor of the building, including the sanctuary, church office, and a meeting room. They continue work on the lower and upper floors and hope to complete them within the next year. They are grateful for all of the support they have received over the years as they have worked towards rebuilding. First Baptist Church will be holding a celebration on May 19th. Details on the event will be shared as the date gets closer. Worship services at First Baptist Church of South Londonderry are at 10:00am on Sunday mornings at 62 Crescent Street in South Londonderry. For more information, take a look at their website: or call 802-856-7266.

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TAI CHI Doreen Fabiano, certified in Tai Chi, begins a six-week course at The Meeting Place @ Neighborhood Connections beginning Monday, January 22nd at 10am. Originally conceived as a Chinese martial art, Tai Chi offers excellent health benefits. The practice aids in fall prevention, diabetes, arthritis, balance and is good for overall healthcare. If you ever wanted to try Tai Chi, now is your opportunity. This program is offered at no charge, but space is limited. Call 824-4343 if you would like to attend.

TUESDAY FEB 6 - APR 10 @11:30-5pm - AARP FREE TAX AIDE AARP is once again offering Free Tax Preparation at Neighborhood Connections. Call 824-4343 to make an appointment.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23rd 2pm - THE BATTENKILL RIVER with Lee Simard, Fisheries Biologist, VT Fish & Wildlife Department The BattenKill is one of Vermont's pre-eminent wild trout streams, but in the 1990s the brown trout population was in near collapse. Studies revealed that a lack of instream cover led to low survival of midsize trout - contributing to the population decline. Lee Simard, Fisheries Biologist with the VT Fish & Wildlife Department will explain the instream habitat improvement projects which have resulted in an increase in the number of fish across multiple age classes and how collaboration with watershed groups, Federal and State agencies and other dedicated individuals has improved the overall health of the BattenKill watershed. I encourage you to attend outreach programs from the VT Fish & Wildlife Department so that they will be inclined to continue to bring quality programming to our area.

FYI Neighborhood Connections will be the beneficiary of TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE WESTON INN on Wednesday, February 28th. If you are a trivia buff, join us! Dinner at 6pm and the games begin at 7pm. There is a charge for dinner and beverages.

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The New Vital Records Law (Act 46) and What It Means for You

The Vermont Legislature passed Act 46 in May 2017, which significantly changes the

state laws that govern vital records ?namely, birth and death certificates. The new law

and rules will enhance the safety and security of birth and death certificates, provide

better protection against misuse of these legal documents, and reduce the potential for

identity theft. Additionally, the changes streamline the entire statewide system for

creation, storage and tracking of birth and death certificates. Act 46 will impact anyone

who seeks a copy of a Vermont birth or death certificate. The changes go into effect on

July 1, 2018.

The most notable changes are:

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? Only family members (as defined in Act 46), legal guardians, certain court-

appointed parties or legal representatives of any of these parties can apply to obtain a

certified copy of a birth or death certificate. In the case of a death certificate only, the

funeral home or crematorium handling disposition may apply for a certified copy.

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? An individual must complete an application and show valid identification when

applying for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate.

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? An individual who refuses to complete the application or cannot provide valid

identification will be ineligible and referred to the Vital Records Office.

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? Certified copies of birth and death certificates can be ordered from any town, not

just where the birth or death occurred or where the person was a resident.

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? Certified copies will be issued on anti-fraud paper.

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? Access to noncertified copies (previously called "informational" copies) is not

significantly changed by the new law or rules.

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? Marriage, civil union, divorce or dissolution certificate copies and processes are

not affected by the new law or rules.

For text of Act 46, go to 20As%20Enacted.pdf

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