OUR TOWN PUBLISHED BY THE TOWN OF NEW MARKET

Volume 48 DECEMBER 2017 Number 12

MAYOR'S CORNERIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Most of us seem to have

a lighter heart and are full of a little more laughter. However, forsome people, December is a month that can be very stressful. Theeveryday challenges can make this time of year a burden when itcomes to buying presents and cooking. These are all things thatrequire extra money. However, there are many items to give thatdon't cost at all. I don't know about you but I always welcome thegifts of services from someone. A gift of house cleaning, snow shov-eling, garden/lawn work, are all gifting ideas that don't cost any-thing but time on our part. So if you are in the midst of a bad year,give a gift certificate filled with love and your own hard work. Youwill be surprised at how much a loved one or friend will welcomeyour gift. When we take time to focus on the many blessings uponus, we soon realize how much “things” are not that important at all.

If you do have some holiday purchases to make, remember to“think local, shop local” and visit our town businesses during theholiday season. The perfect time for buying gifts in our Town wouldbe on Saturday, December 2, 2017 during the annual 'Tis theSeason event. This is a full day filled with bargains in our shops, aparade, tree lighting, and cookies for everyone. The event begins at9:00 am. Santa will be at the New Market Library as our special

guest of the evening. Bring the children out for a delightful eveningto enjoy the festivities! You can visit the Town of New Market's web-page or refer to the special holiday edition of the newsletter for moreinformation. Grab a friend and we hope to see you there. 'Tis theSeason to enjoy the holidays!

We have a new face in town. J. Todd Walters joins us fromChristiansburg as Town Manager. We welcome Todd to our townand look forward to working with him in the coming years. If youhave a moment, stop by the Town Office to extend a warm welcomeas he gets to know the people in the community and face everydaychallenges in his new job.

In closing, I wish each of you and your loved ones a joyful andblessed Christmas and my hope for you is that the New Year bringseach of you peace and happiness. Once all of the hustle and bustleis put aside, remember that family, friends, and those we love arewhat is really important and add real value to our daily lives. Enjoythe season!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Douglas C. BradleyMayor of New Market

A NOTE FROM THE TOWN MANAGERAs I finish up my first weeks as Town Manager of New Market

I wanted to share my impressions so far. We live in a beautiful partof the state and we have a beautiful town. The Town holds a lot ofhistory which draws visitors to the town that shop, eat, and lodgehere. We have wonderful citizens, and I have been impressed withthe town staff that works hard to serve the citizens.

I look forward to serving the town as the Town Manager. As wemove forward there will be challenges that we will face. As withmost localities we have an aging infrastructure which the town hasbeen actively working on improving and has made some decisionsin the past to address these issues. We also face the challenge of howwe will grow with housing, and commercial development. I believewe are in a good place and we have a good foundation to grow at asmart pace to not lose the character of the town as it is today. I lookforward to being able to meet as many people as I can in the future.I hope you and your family have a blessed holiday season!

TOWN OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSINGSThe Town Office will be closed the following business days this

holiday season:

Monday, December 25th, 2017Tuesday, December 26th, 2017

Monday, January 1st, 2018

For more information visit www.newmarketvirginia.com or call the Town Office at 540-740-3432.

LIBRARY NEWSParents, Mark your calendar for these events in December! • Friday, December 1, 2017 - Books and Babies - will be held

at 10:00 am. The theme will be “Tis the Season." This pro-gram is geared for children ages birth to 3 (older siblings arewelcome as helpers).The program includes reading books,rhymes, rhythms, movement, and play time with education-al toys to learn sharing!

• Saturday, December 2, 2017 - Come see Santa at theLibrary immediately following the Tis the Season parade!

• Friday, December 15, 2017 - Preschool Story Time -will beheld at 10:00 am. The theme will be "Gingerbread” and isgeared for children ages 3 to 5, area preschools invited. Theprogram includes reading books, movement, rhymes andrhythms, crafts.

The Library will be closed for the holidays: December 24, 25, 26thand December 31st and January1st.

New Books at the LibraryArmageddon Files, Stephen CoontsCity of Lies, Victoria ThompsonEvery Breath You Take,

Mary Higgins ClarkTyphoon Fury, Clive CusslerMidnight Line, Lee ChildChristmas Return, Anne PerryThe House of Unexpected Sisters,

Alexander McCall SmithIn This Moment, Karen KingsburyNoel Diary, Richard Paul EvansAmerican Drifter, Heather GrahamGhost of Christmas Past, Rhys BowenCount to Ten, James PattersonHardcore Twenty Four,

Janet Evanovich

NEW MARKET LIONS CLUB NEWSThe New Market Lions Club is proud to announce that one of

their members has received national recognition. Lion Boyd G.Ritchie received an award for being a loyal member of the NewMa rket Lion Club for 50 years. District Governor ScottMcMurrian presented a pin and a certificate to Lion Boyd Ritchieat a meeting on September 25, 2017.

District Governor Scott McMurrian presents certificate to President Boyd Ritchie

Lion Ritchie has held a variety of leadership positions for theNew Market Lions. He has been very active in the annual July 4thauction. Presently he is the President of the New Market LionsClub. Lion Ritchie would be the first to tell you about the benefitsof being a member of the Lions Club for 50 years.

If you would like to learn more about the Lions and how youcan become an active member in your community contact LionGary Cunningham at 540-740-8490. The New Market Lion Clubis very interested in our local community and would like to inviteapplications for membership.

AMERICAN DISPOSAL SERVICESIn the event of inclement weather your trash prov i d e r,

American Disposal Services, will suspend service on collection day ifroads are deemed unsafe due to snow or ice. If suspension occurs,service will resume on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

CHRISTMAS PARADEThe Annual Christmas parade will be held on Saturday,

December 2, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. along Congress Street in NewMarket. Bring friends and family to watch a festive holiday paradefeaturing Santa Claus and be sure to bring a bag to collect candy.Come early and shop our unique shops.

To be a part of the parade, please complete the form foundunder the News & Events Menu, Announcements page of theTown's website, www.newmarketvirginia.com. Follow directions onthe website for returning the form. Last minute entries may simplycome to the parade line-up which begins at 4:00 p.m. on East OldCross Road. This is a great opportunity to advertise your business

or organization as well as win anaward for your entry.

For more information or if youhave questions, you may contact theTown Office at 540-740-3432.

Future Home of the Living God,Louise Erdich

End Game, David BaldacciBallad of Black Bart,

Loren D. EstelmanPeople Vs. Alex Cross,

James PattersonWhispering Room, Dean KoontzSecrets of Cavendon,

Barbara Taylor BradfieldStroy of Arthur Truluv,

Elizabeth BergHunter Killer, David PoyerPast Perfect, Danielle SteeleRefuge Cove, Janet Dailey

PUBLIC WORKS TALK WITH ALEXColder weather is here and I hope you enjoy the holiday deco-

rations located throughout Town! Frigid temperatures have alreadycaused a water leak to occur. Please contact the Town Office if youever spot water in an abnormal place or walk across very saturatedsoil.

Public works staff recently installed two new generation swingsfor parents and their young child within the Community Park, anda complementing playground will be installed by spring. The recent-ly held Fairway 5k supports the purchase of additional exerciseequipment in the park, and suggestions are appreciated. More gen-erally, please feel free to contact me in regards to any issue, concern,or question you may have. Happy Holidays.

Sincerely, Alex Berryman

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RESPONSIBILITIESDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER

Please remember to do your part to keep the sidewalks openand clear for those wishing to use them this winter season. In 2004the Town Council passed an ordinance in which property owners areresponsible for the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks alongtheir property. The Town thanks you for promptly clearing yoursidewalk for the benefit of not only you, but for your neighbors andthe entire community as well. Please contact the town office fordetails pertaining to the Town Ordinance.

If you are unable to clear snow on or along your property youwill need to find someone to assist you. There are many people whooffer this service. It would be wise to seek out help before the win-ter weather arrives.

Please also maintain access to your water meter. Trimmingfoliage and clearing snow and ice from the lid of the meter pit canensure proper access to your water meter. Maintaining access to yourwater meter will assist us with:

• Emergency shutoffs (for frozen pipes) when you are awayfrom home or are unable to turn off the water inside yourlocation.

• Emergency water meter maintenance.

LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD PANTRYLoaves and Fishes food pantry is located in the basement of

Manor Memorial Methodist Church (9320 North Congress Street).The basement entrance is located in the back of the church alongJohn Sevier Road. The pantry is open to residents of New Market,Quicksburg, and Forestville on the 3rd Thursday of every monthfrom 1:00-6:00 p.m.

NEW MARKET POLICE DEPARTMENTThe holiday season is among us, and your friends at the New

Market Police Department are dedicated to making your safety a toppriority. Every year, millions of people travel to spend time withfamily and friends for the holidays.

The New Market Police Department will once again be partic-ipating in the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.While deterring drunk and drugged drivers from getting behind thewheel, speed enforcement and seatbelt enforcement efforts will be afocus as well.

Help prevent crashes by driving smart, buckling up and neverdriving drunk or drugged so you can make it to your destinationsafely.

AMERICAN LEGION HASSLER-SUTPHINPOST 166

For a good meal, just stop by the Club Room, Tuesday throughFriday starting at 4:00 pm.

The steak suppers are held on the 1st Friday and shrimp sup-pers are the 3rd Friday of each month. These suppers are open to thepublic and are held in the club room. Steak suppers are $14.00 andinclude a 12 oz. rib-eye, baked potato, salad, dessert, and biscuits. Shrimp suppers consist of steamed shrimp, French fries and slaw.

Let us schedule your party, meeting, reunion, reception, ban-quet or other event in our social hall, or picnic pavilion, located at202 E. Old Cross Rd. Contact the post at 540-740-8653, after 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday.

The Legion has apple butter for sale which was boiled onOctober 27th. The cost is $8.00 per quart. If you would like some,call Commander Dennis Thompson at 540-335-5791 or the Legionduring regular hours at 540-740-8653.

For any information on the membership of the Sons of theAmerican Legion please call Tim Palmer 740-3353, or CommanderDennis Thompson at 540-335-5791.

Any old, torn, or frayed flag can be left for proper disposal atthe Post Drop Box which can be found in our parking lot. Please donot leave them in plastic bags.

Please support your Veterans and the Post by signing up a newmember. These dues are used to support our Legion projects,American Legion Baseball, Boys State, Boys Nation, Oratorical con-test, Junior Shooting Sports, Scouting and flag etiquette and schol-arships. We also support programs that benefit so many people andtheir families in our community.

USA - “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave”

CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUPThe Town will remove and dispose of your live discarded

Christmas trees from January 2, 2018 - January 5, 2018. Pleaseplace your tree curbside for prompt removal.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIESThe onset of the Holidays often brings cold weather and snow

right along with it. Whether the storm totals 1” or 12”+, winterweather presents challenges for all of us. Here are a few tips inadvance of this winter season:

• Be prepared: Predicting weather seems to be a challengeeven with advances in 21st century meteorology. Withfew exceptions winter storms are rarely a total surprise.Winter weather advisories are usually posted days inadvance of the storm. Use that time to restock yourmedications, food and other essentials.

• Be careful: It may seem like an overused piece of advice,but when you travel unnecessarily on snow covered roadsyou put yourself and your vehicle at risk and make clear-ing roads that much more challenging. For those of youwho do have to travel, plan ahead and leave yourselfextra time to get to your destination.

• Be patient: Removing snow from streets takes time.Storm duration, temperature and sunlight all affect howquickly streets are cleared. Often it's not until the sunreturns and day time temperatures exceed 32 degreesthat frozen snow and ice on streets can completely beremoved.

• Be helpful: After the snow has stopped please help keepyour neighbors and friends safe by clearing the side-walk(s) that fronts your property. It's not only the rightthing to do; it's also required by town ordinance.

Town of New MarketOffice Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(540) 740-3432 • www.newmarketvirginia.com

9418 John Sevier Road • P.O. Box 58 • New Market, VA 22844

TOWN COUNCILDoug Bradley, Mayor • John H. Blosser, Vice Mayor

Gary D. Comer • Peggy Harkness • Peter Hughes • Tim Palmer • Scott Wymer

Jason J. Ham, Town Attorney

An Equal Opportunity Community

CALENDAR OF EV E N TS

ADMINISTRATIONJ. Todd Walters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town ManagerChris Rinker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Police Chief Alex Berryman . . . . . . . . Town Planner / Zoning AdministratorTeresa Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town Treasurer

Donna Lohr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative AssistantLindsey Kipps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office AssistantAmber Dennison . . . . . . . . . . . . Events & Marketing Director

December 2017

1 Lawn and Leaf Pickup (final pickup for 2017)2 'Tis the Season Holiday Events4 Council Work Sessions 6:30 pm4 Planning Commission 7:30 pm5 2nd Half Tax Bills Due

15 Water/Sewer Bills Due18 Town Council Meeting 6:30 pm

25 &26 Town Office Closed

in Observance of Christmas

January 2018

1 Town Office Closed in Observance of New Years

2 Council Work Session(Tuesday instead of Monday) 6:30 pm

12 Town Office Closed in Observance of Lee Jackson Day

15 Town Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

15 Water/Sewer Bills Due16 Town Council Meeting

(Tuesday instead of Monday) 6:30 pm