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9 Wednesday, 3 8 March 20, 4 171 Central Street, Woodsville, NH 03785 2019 Email: [email protected] Phone: 603-747-2887 7 6 5 Website: www.TrendyTimes.com MARCH 19, 2019 VOLUME 10, NUMBER 12 Theme Needed For 2019 4th of July Celebration As Spring arrives it is al- by submitting ideas for this or Parade Marshal. Here as ready time to look forward year’s theme for the gigan- well ideas and suggestions to one of the biggest events tic parade. The submitter of are requested from the gen- of the summer season in that winning idea will be re- eral public. The annual Pa- the Woodsville Wells River warded with a reward of $25 rade Marshal has traditional- community. Thursday, July 4, cash. Submissions should ly honored a former member 2019 will be the 39th annual be sent to the committee at of the US military. The Grand local celebration of our na- PO Box 50, Woodsville, NH Marshal is selected from tion’s founding on the streets 03785 and postmarked no nominations of community of these neighboring villages. later than March 29, 2019. leaders. Both selections will Just like past years the You can also send theme be offered the opportunity to members of the 4th of July ideas by way of the web site ride in the parade and have Celebration Committee are (www.wwr4th.org) or on the short biographies listed in the asking for the public’s help Facebook account. For those annual souvenir booklet. who wish to participate in the The 4th of July Committee parade, a reminder that there would also like to announce is no charge to join the fun. that plans continue to be Plus there are cash prizes made for the celebration awarded in three different on the Community Field in categories. It’s a fun way to Woodsville after the parade. promote your business, your Along with the normal Flea pie the fastest. Contestants ing is $1,000. Plus a $500 organization or for your fam- Market, food vendors and the can register by contacting a prize, 2 $250 prizes and 4 ily to participate in this great fun from D&L Amusements, member of the committee. $100 prizes. The drawing is celebration. there will be music, bingo, There will be a $5 registra- held during the Communi- Another aspect to this pa- chicken chip bingo and more. tion fee and cash prizes will ty Field celebration on the rade is the honor of being One added attractionBEGINS being be awarded to the top three Fourth of July. chose as the Grand Marshal planned this year is a classic finishers in eat division. Sign If you or your family would up today before all the spots like to help make this cel- ANTIQUES & EMPORIUM pie eating contest. A limited number of contestants in are taken. ebration continue please AlwAys Buying gold & silver men’s, women’s and children Another annual aspect of volunteer for an hour or so. 182 S. Wheelock Road (up to 15) divisions will be this fun celebration is the raf- Contact the committee thru yndonviLLe 802-626-3500 L , vT given a chance to see who fle drawing. Tickets are now the website or on Facebook. Open Daily 10 am - 5 pm can consume a blueberry available for $10 each. The Or call Gary Scruton at 603- top cash prize for this draw- 348-4563. THE CANINE ACADEMY 802-427-3310 Martha Cunningham, Dog Training 101 Depot St., LynDonviLLe North Haverhill, NH Light & Tent Specials - New CDB Products CCHH DDaannaa RRVV Cell: 603-738-7623 sales & service E-mail: [email protected] Custom 420 Soil Mix OPEN: 11-6 Tue-Sun 5th Wheels, Travel Trailers, MON-FRI 10-5 / SAT 10-3 Open During Renovations SARANAC STREET Campers 603- 444- 260 Main St., ANTIQUES Largest Selection of 5454 Littleton & 603-638-2200 141 Main Street, Littleton, NH PARTS & ACCESORIES 603-444-4888 www.chdanarv.com Open daily except Mon & Tues. 10 am - 5 pm 628 Woodsville rd., Monroe, NH for All RV’s!

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There are still the hard decisions, which what kind of blueberries they did make a futile attempt to plenty of opportunities to roll new item would we choose? were but when I bit into one clean my plates, but in the I find it neat whenever I a string or two, and leagues After much deliberation there was no question that end needed to get a take can enjoy something new at are still part of the overall Janice chose a “San Fran- it was as it claimed. Just a home box for some of the a venue that I have visited objective of ownership. The ciscan”. This was fluffy great taste to them. The home fries (I ate them much before. Sometimes there are next portion of Victory Lanes scrambled eggs topped with home fries were served in later that day and only need- very minor changes (paint, is the bar area. Walking an abundant variety of veg- a bowl that almost looked ed to add a bit more to make furniture, maybe even an ad- thru that area there are two etables including onions, like a miniature baked bean a full meal.) dition). When it comes to an dining areas. Janice and I red & green peppers, mush- crock. The cheddar cheese Our total cost for the eatery that change can also went to the “pool room” (yes, rooms, tomatoes and topped and bacon bits that were two meals and coffees was be some new menu items, there is a full size pool table with melted cheese served added gave this dish a won- $25.04. We paid that bill via and on occasion a change in the middle of that room). with home fries. With this derful taste that I am not credit card at the bar and left in the hours and therefore a This room has a couple of Janice added a side order sure I have ever had before. a cash tip on the table. change to what can be, and low tables as well as some of bacon. 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NEK YPN will represent er is intended to be a great Locally involved busi- its work as a part of the new way for NEK professionals nesses and sponsors for Lining Consulting. involved, e-mail nekypg@ Women LEAD initiative on to mingle and network with the March 7 function includ- The NEK YPN is a net- nekchamber.com or visit its Monday, March 25, from 6 each other after a day of ed Bag Balm, Freighthouse work for young profession- Facebook page for events to 8 p.m., at the Eastside learning. Market & Cafe, Apotheker’s als living and working in and and a membership form @ Restaurant and Pub, 47 On Thursday, March 7, Bee Sweetened Goods, around Vermont’s Northeast NEKYoungProfessionals. Landing St., Newport. The the NEK YPN hosted an Cafe Lotti, Burke Mountain Kingdom. It aims to provide event is a free fundrais- open meeting at Do North Resort and Breakout Bakery valuable leadership, rela- er and mixer, designed to Coworking in Lyndonville, & Cafe. Other collaborators tionship and educational share upcoming leadership with more than 30 young included Green Mountain opportunities through collab- opportunities for females in professionals in attendance. United Way, Do North Co- oration with community part- the Northeast Kingdom. The open-meeting format working and Sunshine Silver ners. To learn more and get Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 On Thursday, March 27, gave prospective members the NEK YPN will host an the opportunity to hear from informal networking get-to- group members regarding gether at 4:30 p.m. and a ways to get involved, partic- mixer, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., ipate in the monthly meet- at the Burke Mountain View ings, network with and learn Pub at the Burke Mountain from local area businesses Hotel & Conference Center, as well as check out the co- 2559 Mountain Road, East working space. Do North is Burke. designed to offer affordable These activities follow office, conference and high- the Vermont League of Cit- speed internet space and ies and Towns’ third annual access to those in need. conference on “Strength- “We are excited to collab- ening Communities for the orate with new and emerg- Future: A Community and ing businesses, building Economic Development Fo- socio-economic vitality for 4 prehensive costing formula The Denny Report premised upon program and by NH State Representative less upon our current meth- Dennis Ruprecht odology which is base upon declining per capita student counts. The Meaning There are, however, two Another State sides to education legis- of the Flag lation, policy and finance Education Lawsuit (revenue and expenditures). What does the flag mean His visits made me realize The legislature understands to you? It’s a question that I the importance of our Con- Property taxes and edu- cilities, transportation, min- and has approved needed considered when I received stitution, but also the impor- cation are inextricably inter- imum education standards, education policy changes a letter from Woodsville El- tance of public service. He twined, as one impacts the labor costs and more. This by overwhelmingly passing ementary School students gave government a good other. Both contribute to a suit is not unexpected, as I HB177 and HB709. Finance about a month ago. Ms. name, and as students he municipality’s quality of life, have previously communi- is now delving into the rev- Nancy Musgrave’s first and made us feel heard and re- jobs, and future workforce cated in media articles and enue questions. HB686, second grade class wrote spected. development. while speaking on the floor an act relative to calculat- to me to see what could be At a time when the ap- High local property taxes of the House, that the formu- ing and funding the interim done to replace an American proval of government is low and struggling school dis- la for costing an adequate cost of an opportunity for an flag and a New Hampshire and when many people feel tricts are common among education is broken. It adequate education and ex- flag that were damaged and neither heard nor respected, tending the interest and divi- consequently taken down at I hope that the flags for these a majority of New Hamp- doesn’t address the dispar- dends tax to capital gains, is their school. I am impressed students mean what a “Ray shire’s rural communities. ities between property poor by the initiative and resolve Burton Constitution” meant Just within the past week, and property wealthy com- seen as a possible revenue displayed by these students. to me: that you are never too towns comprising the Con- munities. source. This bill extends the Not only did they see a prob- young to make a difference, Val School District (Antrim, There are three bills interest and dividends tax to lem, and find a solution, but that you are heard, your Bennington, Dublin, Fran- currently before House Fi- capital gains and increases they also understand the voice matters, and you have cestown, Greenfield, Han- nance that address and exemptions for the tax. The significance of our flags and something to contribute. cock, Peterborough, Sharon correct issues brought for- bill revises per pupil costing the importance of civic en- Flags are something that we and Temple) filed a lawsuit ward by Conval and other rates for determining ade- gagement. see almost everyday, and against the state claiming districts such as Berlin and quate education grants to Civic engagement is a to many of us a flag may be the legislature has failed to Haverhill that are unable to school districts. The bill also value that I share, and vis- just a flag, but for others the fund an adequate educa- sustain high property tax- reduces the total amount iting Woodsville Elementary flag signifies much more. To tion. The suit which is very es. Through these bills, a collected for the state ed- School on March 8th evoked me, a flag represents the similar to the series of New process is presented to re- ucation tax beginning July memories of the late Ray enduring promise made in Hampshire Supreme Court vise the education funding 2021. Overall, the bill pro- Burton visiting Bath Village our Constitution to “form a decisions known widely as formula beginning in FY20 poses additional financial School when I was a student more perfect Union” and the the Claremont cases, again support to poor towns such there and giving us all cop- shared responsibility we all by reinstating lost stabiliza- as Haverhill while reduc- ies of the New Hampshire have to work towards that claims that the current edu- tion funds, in FY21 by insti- Constitution, fondly dubbed end. cation funding formula does tuting a stronger interme- ing the statewide education “Ray Burton Constitutions”. not properly or accurately diate funding formula, and property tax amount in 2020 reflect actual costs for fa- in years following a com- by approximately 25%. The majority supports HB686 as an interim revenue ap- proach; however, the bill GRS Tire & Auto does result in a new tax on Full Service Auto Repair capital gains. The minority Foreign & Domestic has questioned the estimat- Alignments • Brakes • Lube, Oil & Filter Changes ed $150M revenue figure Oil Undercoating • State Inspections • Tires and the implementation of Towing & Recovery • Tune-Ups • Used Car Sales a new capital gains revenue GARY SIEMONS, PROPRIETOR tax. 603-747-4192 95 Central Street, Woodsville, NH As with family finance, Hours: M-F 8-5 the state also needs to make sound fiscal decisions. If HB686 along with HB177 and HB709 pass into law, Haverhill would bene- North Country Longspurs fit. On the other hand, al- Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 Volume March 19, 2019 Times Trendy but there will always be Trendy, are Times Not all though HB686 is designed 24th Hunting Heritage not to impact incomes below $200,000 per year, there is Banquet question as to the short and long-term impacts of a cap- Saturday, ital gains tax on the state as a whole. When I intro- April 6, 2019 duced HB177 and HB709, at 5:00 pm the total costing increase to the state approximated at Northern VT $25M. Through subsequent University - amendments, the combined Lyndon (LSC) cost of the bills has increased well above $100M. Within the next 3 months, a budget for FY 20 and FY Quality Consignment Clothing 21 must be approved. I look 171 Central Street, Woodsville, NH Deadline is March 25. Seating is limited. forward to your input. 603-747-3870 Open 9:30 to 5:00 Contact Colleen Racenet at 802-535-7459 Rep Rick Ladd, Wednesday - Friday and 1st & 3rd Saturday House Education or [email protected] www.TrendyThreadsWoodsville.com Ranking Member for more information and to get a registration form. Housing Appeals Board What I Have Seen Happening In Concord 5 SB306 is critical to ad- of new homes. SB306 will by NH State Senaotr electric cars reducing gas projects like adding insula- dressing the current hous- save towns, taxpayers and David Starr - District #1 tax revenuer, which is prob- tion to houses and the like. ing shortage that is driving builders (and consequent- Tuesday 5 March. Ed ably a front for raising the In actual fact most of the housing costs out of reach ly, homebuyers) time and Committee hearings. First gas tax, and one for alter- RGGI money goes into the for young and old alike. money by providing an al- on deck, SB 282 requiring nate energy which is a way general fund and gets spent SB306 establishes an alternative process to resolve suicide prevention training of raising our electric rates. on ordinary state operations. ternative appeal process to disputes within 180 days of for faculty and students. Most of the bills sailed thru We ought to get rid of RGGI the lengthy and costly Su- a local board decision. And Senator Jeb Bradley intro- on voice votes, which are entirely. Electricity is so ex- perior Court litigation that is – this is important - if any of duced the bill. We had a mostly unanimous. Only pensive up here that it is currently the only option for the parties, including abut- LOT of testimony. Some, eleven were controversial driving business away. an appeal. Towns, taxpay- ters, don’t like the Housing from mothers who had lost enough to demand a roll call For the last of the big time ers and builders alike across Appeal Board decision, they children to suicide, was vote. spenders we voted thru SB the state spend hundreds of retain the right to take the heartbreaking. We had rep- For openers the “fast 254 to fund $26.5 mil worth thousands of dollars each matter to court AS IS THE resentatives from a number track” (aka “consent”) cal- of waste water projects. year on legal fees fighting CASE IN CURRENT LAW. of suicide prevention agen- endar of 10 bills was ap- That passed on a roll call cases that often go on for No one is losing any existing cies. Everyone testified in proved on a single voice 24-0. And a small spender, years, killing much-needed rights under this legislation. favor of the bill. Suicide is vote, after SB 300 to elimi- SB 269 appropriated a mere housing construction. SB306 is a much-needed up; NH lost nearly 400 peo- nate tolls at exit 11 (Merri- $100K for an “ecological in- LOCAL BOARDS LOSE alternative process to avoid ple to suicide last year. It is mack) was pulled off as too tegrity assessment” what NONE OF THEIR RIGHTS costly, lengthy court pro- the leading cause of death controversial. SB 99 would ever that might mean. I don’t OR AUTHORITY UNDER ceedings. Everybody wins among the young, worse allow long term disabled think $100K is enough to SB306. What the bill DOES with a streamlined process

than car accidents. Training workers to draw unemploy- just survey the wild turkeys, Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 do is greatly expedite the ap- of handling appeals – and the students as well as fac- ment for ten years or longer. the bobcats, the coyotes, peals process to assist with no one loses any of the ulty is a good idea. They are Right now long term disabil- the bears or the moose, let the acute workforce housing rights guaranteed under cur- more likely to observe the ity payments are limited to alone any sort of look at the shortage. The current pro- rent law. symptoms of on coming sui- five years. Democrats voted ecology up here. cess is forcing young fam- Please contact your leg- cide in their friends than fac- this one thru on a roll call, 14 And then SB 310, the ca- ilies to leave NH, and new islators and tell them to sup- ulty. I think all children ought to 10. We managed to post- sino gambling bill, came up employers to locate in other port SB306. to know what suicide is, that pone (rerefer) SB 248 which yet again. They try to pass states because of our exor- Bob Giuda it can take their friends, and would have raised the legal this one every year for the bitant housing costs. These State Senator what they should do if they smoking age to 21. SB 280 last ten years that I know of. costs are caused by lack NH District 2 see a friend succumbing to which would have raised They always promise fan- suicide. Much of the time in- state aid to education didn’t tastic tax revenues, ($134 tervention can save a life. make it. It got rerefered. mil this time). We finally vot- Shedding A Light on the A second suicide preven- SB 309 which restored the ed to table it on a roll call 22- tion bill SB 199 was heard. “stabilization grants” to their 2. Real Eastern Coyote It covered pretty much the original level before some I will close this account same ground as the preced- cost cutters started whittling with SB 88, a kitchen sink BETHLEHEM – Every- older children, but all are ing bill. We, the committee them down two years ago, bill full of changes to the one seems to have opinions welcome. Save your spot and the witnesses preferred passed on a voice vote. SB existing medical marijuana about the coyote – creature by pre-registering at http:// SB 282 and so SB 282 is the 68, to allow outsiders to see law. The original bill faced of our woods, sometimes www.act-nh.org/educa- bill that will go to the Senate voter registration data was a two line amendment from hunted, sometimes revered, tion-events. Everyone who floor. voted thru by democrats on a the floor and we voted sep- found in cartoons, legends, preregisters is entered to The only other bill heard 14-10 roll call. My comment arately on each to the two and stories. But what’s the win a cool door prize! was SB108, which messed on that unfortunate decision lines. One of them reduced real story of this intriguing Two members of Am- around with the eligibility was to ask if we live in the pot prescriptions to one and sometimes perplexing monoosuc Conservation requirements for the gover- state of New Hampshire, or year, from three. Which is creature? Trust are sponsoring this nor’s scholarship program. the state of New Facebook. not unreasonable, my doctor Join the Ammonoosuc program. If you’re interested Language was tightened up, Then we passed SB 24 only writes prescriptions for Conservation Trust (ACT) on in sponsoring an upcoming but nothing essential was on a voice vote. This con- one year. The other line re- Friday, March 29 from 6:00 speaker, please give ACT a changed. cerns the Regional Green- quired the Bureau of Pot to to 7:30 pm at the Bethlehem call. Thursday 7 March. An house Gas Initiative (RGGI). actually issue the mandated Elementary School to learn The Ammonoosuc Con- even longer day. Senate I was told, by a guy I trust photo ID cards. The Bureau more. Our speaker is wildlife servation Trust is the North session started at 10 AM, that SB 24 was the best deal had whined that doing photo biologist Christine Schadler, Country’s lands conservan- the usual time. We dealt with we could get. I don’t under- ID’s was too hard. Cannon who’ll address the life cycle cy, protecting land for the 67 bills. Took until 7:30 PM. I stand that, we ought to pull Mountain has been doing and habits of the Eastern vitality and well-being of our did not get home until 9 PM. out of the whole RGGI deal. photos for season ski tickets coyote, including how it has region. Learn more and be- Of this load of bills, twelve It is a concealed electricity for more years than I can re- been shaped by changing come a member at act-nh. were to establish studies tax. The money comes from member. If they can do it, so habitat and competition with org or by calling (603) 823- and/or study committees for the utilities, raising our elec- can the Bureau of Pot. predators. We’ll learn how 7777. one thing or another, includ- tric rates, and was supposed we can coexist with coyotes ing one to study the effect of to be used for virtuous green as we farm, hike, or garden, and otherwise share space with them in the North Coun- try. Schadler holds a mas- Harman’s ter’s in conservation biolo- Harman's4-year gy from Antioch University Extra-Aged and has studied coyotes for VintageCheese 2016 over 30 years. A former in- available through structor at the University of AgedApril Cheddar 15th only! 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Lunch is served daily at Hearts & Hands Quilting: For Meals Community Champions Week 12:00, except when noted Mondays @1:00 St. Johnsbury, VT – The President Nixon signed into areas of Vermont. They de- Breakfast Buffet: Every Herbal with Elaine on Friday NEK Council on Aging’s law a measure that amend- liver nutritious meals and of- Tuesday @ 8:30-10:00 3/22 @12:30 Meals on Wheels Program, ed the Older Americans Act fer friendly visits and safety *Meals are available M-F for Nifty Needlers: Every along with elected officials, of 1965 and established a checks to some of our most home delivery. Tuesday 9:00-2:00 are preparing to celebrate national nutrition program for at-risk older Vermonters, all *A variety of Exercise Equip- Writers Group: Wednesdays the March for Meals Com- seniors 60 and older. Since year long. As the demand for ment is available daily in @ 10:30 munity Champions Week 2002, Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels continues Bertha’s room at HMSC Bingo: Wednesdays @ 1:00 (March 18-22) in honor of programs from across the to grow, we are always in ENTERTAINMENT: Starts Mahjongg: Every Friday the dozens of volunteers country have joined forces need of volunteers.” between 11&11:15 @10:30 and staff who serve in the for the annual awareness The NEK Council on Phyllis: 3/19 Play Reading Group: community meal sites and campaign to celebrate this Aging’s Meals on Wheels The Boy-z: 3/20 Mondays @ 10:30 Ethel Cooper: 3/21, 3/27 Cribbage: Thursdays @ Meals on Wheels Program successful public-private program delivers over 475 Bob Benjamin: 3/28 12:30 across the Northeast King- partnership and garner the noon-time congregate and Barry Hayes: 3/22, 3/29 HMSC Chorus: Mondays dom of Vermont. support needed to fill the Meals on Wheels meals Marshall Meade: 3/25 @1:00 Every March, and across gap between seniors served each day. A voluntary con- ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: Sewing with Rosemary: the entire country, the Meals and those still in need. tribution of $3-4 per meal Mel Colby JP, NP (NH) will Mondays @ 10:00 on Wheels programs enlist “This March, we are hon- is accepted; however, no be here at HMSC for notary Hand and Foot Cards: elected officials, local celeb- oring the dedicated volun- one is denied meals for the services, free of charge Fridays @ 12:30 rities, and other prominent teers and staff who support inability or unwillingness to Domestic Trauma Support Ukulele: Thursdays @ 1:00 figures to deliver meals, our 15 Meals on Wheels contribute. If you are inter- Group @ 10:45, Thursday Drums Alive: Tuesdays @ speak out for seniors, and locations throughout the ested in receiving meals for Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 3/28 12:30 come join us! raise awareness of the NEK”, said Meg Burmeis- yourself or a loved one, or if Bone Builders: Mondays, Beginners Quilting: power of Meals on Wheels. ter, Executive Director for you would like to volunteer Wednesdays & Fridays @ Wednesdays @ 1:00 Representatives from Sena- the NEK Council on Ag- to deliver Meals on Wheels, 9:30, Tuesdays and Thurs- Free Massage by Donna tor Bernie Sanders office are ing. “This amazing group please contact the NEK days @ 1:30 Paye 3/19, must sign up visiting meal sites this week. of cooks, servers, hosts, Council on Aging at 800- Interfaith Fellowship & Cof- *Also, Please think about The annual March for and drivers distribute meals 642-5119 or email at info@ fee beginning at 9:30 volunteering here at Horse Meals commemorates the across three counties and nekcouncil.org. on 3/19 w/ Pastor Wayne Meadow or delivering meals! historic day in 1972 when in some of the most rural Old Church Theater Presents Orange East Senior Center Activities and Events for ments each Tuesday and day at 10:00 am Cabin Fever Cabaret March 2019 Thursday, call for appoint- Arts Group is groups that Join Old Church Theater provide entertainment during 176 Waits River Rd. Brad- ment. meets and support each for their Cabin Fever Caba- the long winter months and ford, VT 05033 ENTERTAINMENT: Starts other’s arts and crafts on ret! Chase away the winter showcase local talent. The between 11 & 11:15 3-6,Wednesdays at 2:00pm. blues with singing, dancing, Cabaret will also help raise Lunch is served daily at Music - No Strings Attached Change to this group, we will music, dramatic readings, funds for Old Church The- 12:00 on 3-22 meet only once a month. and more! The Cabaret is on ater’s ongoing Restoration Meals are available M. W, ON GOING: Computer Class each Saturday, March 23rd start- project to renovate and re- & F for home delivery. Exercise Classes every Wednesday at 3:00 pm ing at 7pm (doors open at store the 225-year-old build- Advance Directives Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Cribbage every Wednes- 6:30pm). Admission is $10, ing. Workshop on Tuesday 3-19- and Friday at 9:00am day evening at 7:00 pm and refreshments and door This event will be held at 19 at 12:45 The VT Ethics Line Dancing every Tues- prizes are available. Old Church Theater’s tem- Network will present this Old Church Theater porary location at 176 Waits instructive workshop and Board Members Carrie Anne River Rd in Bradford, VT will have all the tools/forms Quinn and Miles A. Conklin while the original theater is needed to complete ad- held auditions in February being renovated. vance care planning. Every- and put together a show to one is Welcome. BINGO every Monday at 6 pm, doors open at 5 pm. Want to Connect to Other Readers? Everyone Welcome Join the Bath Book Club! CLINICS: Foot Clinics DATE this The Bath Library Book Books may be picked up month 3-27. Call OESC to Club will be discussing “The at the Bath Library; hours are make an appointment 802 Painted Girls”, by Cathy Bu- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 222 4782. 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For more information or after August 4th. at the Joseph Patch Library call 603 764-9072 Fax: 603-787-6560 located at 20 NH Route 25 8 MENTOR Vermont and Local Mentoring Agencies to March Monster Madness Launch Upper Valley Mentor Recruitment Campaign Burlington, VT— MEN- as Frankenstein Hits the TOR Vermont, in partnership with five agencies that Screen and Stage coordinate youth mentoring programs in the Upper Val- ley, will be launching a campaign to recruit new mentors in the region. MENTOR Ver- mont, The DREAM Program, Empower Up! Mentoring in Windsor Central, Everybody Wins! Vermont, The Men- toring Project of the Upper so many more kids here that with a caring adult. Nation- Valley, and Windsor Coun- could benefit from having an al studies by MENTOR and ty Mentors aim to recruit adult mentor in their life.” Big Brothers Big Sisters 30 new mentors between These five mentoring demonstrate that youth with March 1, 2019 and May 31, agencies that coordinate mentors are less likely to en- 2019. programs in the Upper Val- gage in risky behavior with The campaign, which is ley currently support more drugs and alcohol, and they made possible by support than 285 mentoring match- are more likely to develop from Cabot Creamery Coop- es. Based on the 2014 U.S. positive relationships with erative, the Donley Founda- Census, Mobius estimates peers and adults and pursue tion, and the Redducs Foun- that there are more than college and other post-sec- dation, will primarily consist 3,000 youth in the region ondary opportunities. Based of new short PSA videos that will grow up without on the 2018 Vermont Men- KCP Presents is bringing stein still poses a myriad of highlighting the benefits and having a formal or informal toring Surveys, nearly 72 America’s foremost produc- critical ethical questions. program model for each of mentor in their lives, and percent of middle and high er of classical touring theater Aquila Theatre’s production the five mentoring agencies. would meet MENTOR: The school youth supported by back to St. Johnsbury on of this timeless classic will Current mentors will serve National Mentoring Partner- mentoring programs in Ver- Wednesday, March 27, for a be bold and thrilling – while as Mentor Ambassadors ship’s definition of being in mont feel like they matter to production of Mary Shelley’s paying homage to the origi- and use the new market- strong need of a mentor. people in their community, “Frankenstein.” New York nal writing of Mary Shelley. ing materials to recruit their To learn more about be- and more than 88 percent of City’s Aquila Theatre has Aquila Theatre’s mission friends, family members, coming a mentor in the Up- mentors play a direct role in brought a dizzyingly diverse is to bring the greatest works and colleagues to become per Valley, visit www.mentor- their mentee’s education. selection of works to the to the greatest number, pro- mentors too. vt.org/UpperValley. 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Holmes.” ate bold reinterpretations of currently close to 300 adults will enter adulthood without The organization awards Written two centuries ago classical plays for contem- serving as mentors to youth having a formal or infor- more than $300,000 to youth in 1818 by Mary Shelley, porary audiences that free in the region, there are still mal mentoring relationship mentoring agencies annu- “Frankenstein: The Modern the spirit of the original work ally through the Vermont Prometheus,” is the first true and recreate the excitement DAVIS REALTY OF NH & VT, INC. Mentoring Grants, which are science fiction novel. Years of the live performance. Aq- 139 Central St. - Woodsville, NH * 603-747-3211 • Fax 603-747-3575 made possible by support ahead of its time, the story uila presents its work each Email: Davis [email protected] • Web: www.davisrealtynhvt.com has since become the inspi- from the A.D. 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Together, ing on, certain students are dall says, “it’s very stressful, they set the scene and cre- called every day to practice but once the curtain opens ate the town of Bomont! their scenes, songs, and all the stress goes away and In the Costuming Elec- choreography with music you know you will do great!” tive, the students are busy teacher Lydia Ham and En- Music by Tom Snow. gathering fabrics, cutting glish teacher and director Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. and sewing, and making Peter Sahlin. They accom- Stage adaptation by Dean the characters of Footloose! plish a lot in the just twelve Pitchford and Walter Bob- come to life. This group de- rehearsals before Play bie. Based on the original cided to set the production in Week. screenplay. A part of the the 1980s and is having a lot On opening night, the stu- R&H Getting to Know collec- of fun using the bright fash- dents finally get to show off tion.

Members of the Publicity Elective for Riverside’s production of Footloose! work on attracting an audience with direct mailings to trustees, grandparents, and prospective families of the school. The group has also designed a poster, written a public service announcement for the radio, and promoted the show on social media. Pictured are 7th graders Lacey Patoine and Donovan Randall.

Lyndonville, VT – The excitement as they work Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 preparations for the yearly hard to make this musical Riverside School musical production possible. The have begun. This year the work starts with electives 6th-8th graders are produc- that take place twice a week. ing Footloose! The show will The students participate in be on Friday, March 29th publicity, sets, props, cos- at 7:00 PM and Saturday, tuming, choreography, and March 30th at 2:00 PM at rehearsals. This lasts for six the Lyndon Institute Audito- weeks before “Play Week”, rium. Admission is by dona- an entire week with no tion and the performance is classes, completely devoted appropriate for all ages. to the show and ending with Footloose! is about Ren the final performances. McCormack, a charming Eighth grader Maren Chicago teenager who Giese says, “Play Week can moves to a small town in be very stressful, but it’s also Oklahoma called Bomont. fun because you get to work Ren is dismayed when a lot with your peers.” he discovers the local law In the Publicity Elective, against dancing, put in students are tasked with place by the church’s rev- designing and creating the erend. Ren, along with oth- poster and t-shirts, as well as er friends, help to convince spreading the word through town leaders to permit danc- advertisements, letters, and, ing in town. yes, writing press releas- Until Riverside’s perfor- es (including this one)! The mance, the middle school Sets Elective plans, builds, students are buzzing with and paints the scenery and

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Not only do these two on this article including the to outgoing select board entities share a meeting fact that fundraising has al- members Wayne Fortier and date but they also share a ready gotten underway to Chris Luurstema. Moderator. Jay Holden of raise other funds including High noon was the start- Woodsville once again was funds to help maintain the ing time for the Haverhill the man in charge for the structures and area. John Cooperative School District. day and again this year he Rutherford made a motion Though the budget was ran a pair of meetings that to increase the amount to scheduled to be discussed went along smoothly. $50,000. That amendment and voted on first those Town meeting was first was voted down and the vot- gathered decided to move to and began with a bit of a sur- ers then passed the original a ballot article first. LITTLETON, NH, - camper. Donors held up prise. The announcement of motion. The ballot question was Thanks to the hard work their bidder numbers with voting from Tuesday was the A ballot vote was required to make two changes to and generosity of everyone one hand and the number of first business to take place. for Article 27 which was a the election of school board Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 involved with Copper Can- days they wished to sponsor It was at that point that Mr. request to discontinue the members. An amendment non Camp’s 47th Annual on the other hand. Sever- Holden announced that a Residence Tax in Haverhill. eliminated one of those Auction, more than 100 al bidders sponsored more recount of the select board After another strong discus- changes leaving the board New Hampshire youth will days than they could show votes was called for. The un- sion 165 ballots were cast. at 7 members. The question attend a free week of sum- on one hand with the highest official results had Howard Twenty voters were in favor to make all positions at-large mer camp. Copper Cannon being 35 days. Hatch with 299 votes, Matt of the discontinuation while seats passed almost unani- Camp’s executive director A team of more than 40 Bjelobrk 202, Gary Hebert 144 opposed the idea. mously. Peter Christnacht said the volunteers, including a num- 198 and Mike Bonano 163. The next five articles re- Back to the budget which results surpassed all expec- ber of campers and sum- The recount was scheduled ferred to about a half mile showed an increase for the tations with the event being mer staff, worked hard for for Wednesday, March 20th total of town roads being 2019-2020 school year. Af- sold out a month in advance. months leading up to the and barring a further con- discontinued. After some ter a presentation by board The keynote speaker, a event, which resulted in a testing of the results the top brief explanation from In- members and some ques- two vote getters will each be terim Town Manager Glenn tions of clarification from former camper, described sold-out event with hun- sworn in to three year terms. English and home owner the audience the full budget her abusive home life as, dreds of items up for bid. The main portion of the Joe Longmoore, all articles passed on a voice vote. “chaotic and inconsistent so “The event allowed camp- meeting then got underway passed. The other articles also we lived in constant fear.” As ers and their families to give with the town budget which Next up was another dis- passed with little or no dis- she continued her speech, back for what camp has giv- passed on a voice vote. cussion of Powder House cussion. Under the final she explained, “Copper en them,” Christnacht said. 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PAUL HUNT and avocados I have never As for myself, I ran my CINDY PINHEIRO, KELLIE QUACKENBUSH smoked a cigarette - of any own anti-smoking cam- Phone 603-747-2887 • Fax 603-747-2889 kind for those who might be paign. I simply wouldn’t kiss [email protected] wondering. a guy who smoked. I’m hap- 171 Central St. • Woodsville, NH 03785 My husband never py to say there were a few Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm smoked either. It may have who couldn’t find an ashtray been the fact that his father fast enough. I didn’t always Trendy Times reserves the right to accept or tried so hard to quit before look like somebody’s grand- reject publication of any letter to the editor or he was finally free of tobac- mother you know. submission of any nature for any reason. Of course you will need to be really out there for us to turn you down. We also reserve the right to make slight changes to submissions for readability purposes. Thank you for your understanding. TRENDY TIMES A FREE PUBLICATION Letter to the Editor Rachel Elizabeth Gilleland - 13 Dean Memorial Airport me that I had been told “not projects are available for is a sleeping “Gem” nes- to voice opinions for the consideration at the airport. OBITUARY tled in th the foothills of Airport Commission or the Apparently, there was neg- Woodsville, NH: Rachel the White Mountains. As Town”. It had been my un- ative response to the arti- Elizabeth Gilleland, 34, of the Airport Manager for the derstanding from that con- cle as well. Central Street, died unex- past three years, I am dis- versation that I was to re- As the airport manager, pectedly on Tuesday, March heartened to be leaving the frain from commenting on I believed I had a job and 12, 2019, in South Ryegate, position following a period current controversial sub- responsibility to keep our VT. of controversy and dissen- jects and I agreed. I will ac- township informed of what She was born in St. sion. I feel the need to of- cept responsibility if I misin- was happening at the air- Johnsbury, VT, August 10, fer a brief clarification so terpreted the scope of ITM port and the progress that 1984, the youngest child of the people of Haverhill are English’s silencing. It was we were making. I will con- Mark and Robin (Vincent) not left with the impression never my intent to imply tinue to be a strong advo- Gilleland. that I turned my back and that I was speaking for any cate for your airport and Rachel grew up in Bar- walked away when things other person or group, and hope that you, the resi- net and graduated from became difficult. all opinions were strictly dents of our town will vote St. Johnsbury Academy in Late in the afternoon of my own. In fact, the Airport your sentiments about the 2002, where she enjoyed Monday, March 4, 2019 I Manager is not permitted to airports future. My great- singing with choral groups was summoned to the of- be a member of the Airport est hope is that true value and playing the clarinet. Ra- fice of ITM English and was Commission, and therefore of our airport “gem” will be chel was a loving, empathet- presented with two choices cannot be a representative recognized and promoted ic person who embraced all Gilleland Sr. and stepmother - resign or be fired. I chose of the group. The last arti- to its full potential. those she encountered with Lisa Bowden of Barnet (77 the former. When asked cle published was meant to an open heart. Rachel was Church St), her two broth- Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 the reason for this ultima- be informational in content Dennis M. Cunningham devoted to her pets and her ers, Mark Jr. of Woodsville, tum, ITM English reminded with the focus that other North Haverhill love of all creatures was ev- and Aaron of South Rye- gate, maternal grandparents Dennis, member well the flight I was able to take from ident in her daily life. She Sally Vincent of Levant, ME, When any person is in the position of a that airstrip when it was first paved in the mid had a zany sense of humor, and Raymond Vincent Sr., of manager, or executive director, or even presi- to late 60’s. I certainly hope that our local and great love of friends Colchester, VT, and several dent or chairperson of a group it is a very thin airport can continue to function well for the and family. She spent many aunts, uncles, and cousins. line that must be walked between speaking for Town of Haverhill. It can do that best with the hours with friends, children To honor Rachel and her the group, or speaking for yourself. Not only full knowledge and direction of the voters as a and pets playing at Rail- love of animals, the family is the line thin, but sometimes it can be blurry. whole, and the members of the Airport Com- road Park near her home. encourages donations be I do not know all of the details of your con- mission in particular. I know that many proj- She was especially happy made to the Oliver Fund, versation with Interim Town Manager Glen ects have been on the drawing board. Which spending time hanging out Ryegate Small Animal Hos- English, nor should I know them, I only know ones should move forward, and which ones with the love of her life, her pital, 54 Moore Lane, East that the supervision of town employees falls should be scraped, is the big question. It will niece Caitlyn. She was loved Ryegate, VT 05042. to the Town Manager. That authority would only be answered well when the public is well by all who knew her. A celebration of Rachel’s include the hiring, and firing, of all such town informed and has the opportunity to voice Rachel is survived by life will be at the conve- employee. their opinion. her mother, Robin Gilleland nience of the family at a later In regards to the airport itself, I still re- Gary Scruton, Editor and stepfather Robert Da- vis of South Ryegate (259 date. Church St), her father, Mark Letter to the Editor Northern Counties Health Re: Opposing HB 481 use or used marijuana or for these increased costs? – Legalization and Com- permit on the job testing for How will these costs im- Care Launches New Website mercialization of Mari- marijuana unless specifi- pact our communities? juana cally related to the nature NH currently has many St. Johnsbury, VT – and volunteer section. I strongly urge voters and performance of a job. underfunded problems; the Northern Counties Health “We are very pleased that to contact their State Leg- If we examine Colora- drug and opioid epidemic, Care is pleased to announce the new website is compati- islators and tell them you do’s five years experience public schools, kindergar- the launch of a new web- ble with all devices: desktop, oppose HB 481 that would with marijuana we will see tens, state colleges, child site to serve as an informa- smartphones, and tablets,” provide for the legalization a very mixed bag of results welfare protection, mental tive tool for residents in the said Tom Pitts, Interim CEO and commercialization of and many of those results health treatment and facil- Northeast Kingdom. The at NCHC. “The website marijuana. It’s a wrong pub- are troubling; auto fatalities ities, roads, bridges, un- new website is www.nchcvt. project was part of a compa- lic policy especially while up 21% from 2011 to 2017, compensated healthcare org. ny-wide rebranding initiative our state is in the midst of related hospitalizations costs, unsustainably low Working with Earthlogic, and we wish to thank Earth- a drug and opioid epidemic up from 575 in 2000 to Medicaid reimbursement, a branding and website cre- logic for their help in rede- that has underfunded and 3,517 in 2017, emergency and the list grows. ative agency in Essex, VT, signing our website and our inadequate solutions. room visits up, increased Now is not the time to the new website corporate image. This was Let me be clear, I fully costs to local law enforce- legalize and commercialize features expanded content a team effort and I am confi- support the decriminaliza- ment, emergency services, marijuana. Let’s take mea- including directories of all dent our new website will be tion of marijuana, expunge- courts, hospitals, emer- sured steps. We have too NCHC locations, hours of a valuable resource for cur- ment of all marijuana con- gency rooms, etc. How will many far more important operation, and contact in- rent and future NCHC staff victions, and prohibition of N.H. fund these types of priorities. formation, a new expanded and patients.” employers to require job cost increases? How will provider directory with pho- Northern Counties applicants to answer if they our counties and towns pay Don Perlee, Lyman, NH tos and bios, a comprehen- Health Care, Inc. is an area Don, I can point out that, I believe, all of the oth- sive services section (Pri- non-profit organization serv- The legalization of marijuana is indeed a er New England states have passed some sort mary Care, Dental Care, ing the Northeast Kingdom hot topic for this session of the NH House and or decriminalization of this substance. But our Behavioral Care, Home of Vermont with a rural net- Senate. One of many such important, long im- legislators still need to do what is best of the Health & Hospice, and Out- work of five community pacting, decisions that must be made sooner or citizens and the businesses of this state. reach and Enrollment), news health centers, three dental later. Gary Scruton, Editor blog, health and wellness practices, and a home care resources, a career center, and hospice division. 14 WMRHS Junior ROTC Teams Advance to Round 2

What Junior ROTC Cadets from the White Mountains Regional High School Ac- About Ma? ademic and Leadership by Kellie Quackenbush teams recently competed All About in round one of competitive online play against thou- Smoke Detectors sands of JROTC students from across the world to The news has been most homes is either directly win a place in the champi- filled with stories of house wired to the homes electrical onship and an opportunity fires. There was one man system, operated by batter- to win a trip to Washington, who claims his cat saved ies or both. When it is get- DC. During the competition, him when his house caught ting time for the batteries to students are tested on stan- on fire. Another family, no be replaced, the smoke de- dard high school curriculum; smoke detectors in their tector will start a “chirping” Math, Science, English, and house, lost family members noise which is very different leadership skills. Only 40 because the fire spread so from the alarm sound that it Academic Team pictured left to right: Jennifer Fowler, David teams in the nation will ad- fast--no warning of the dan- makes due to smoke. It is Rose, Dayna Randall, Dimitrios Spanos, Joshua Womble vance to the finals. ger. Another family, trapped important that the batteries The JROTC Leadership in an upstairs apartment be replaced when the smoke and Academic Bowl is a na- when the downstairs porch detector makes the “chirp- tionally recognized academ- caught on fire. ing” noise, however, a better ic competition created exclu- Spring is coming but our plan would be to change the sively for JROTC students. furnaces have been work- batteries on set dates before By participating, cadets ing overtime this past win- they “chirp”. learn the values of citizen- ter. The extended cold has One of the most obvious ship, academic competition, caused some people that use safety statements is to call and college opportunity. wood heat to use green or 911 when the smoke detec- The competition creates tre- pine wood. Pine and green tor makes it’s alarm. The mendous opportunities for wood add to residue build up only exception to this is if JROTC and its cadets by in the chimney which may you have burned supper and demonstrating the academic cause chimney fires. Pellet the smoke from your burn- abilities of JROTC students. stoves also can contribute to ing food is what has set the After advancing through dirty chimneys. alarm off. Don’t be one of the the first phase of competi- Because of the excessive growing number of victims tion, the WMRHS JROTC use of heat this winter, chim- that die in the house because cadets will compete in the Leadership Team pictured left to right: Jaden Vashaw, Keigan neys are dirtier than ever. they thought they could “find second phase of The Col- McCann, Tyler Nelson, Josef Blanchette Now is the time to be sure the problem” and get caught lege Options Foundation’s you have done everything to in the fire. It is sad to hear The College Options competitions, college exam 2019 JROTC Leadership make your home safe. Have the stories of people who suf- Foundation is a non-profit study guides, college admis- and Academic Challenge. If your furnace cleaned at least fer from smoke inhalation be- organization dedicated to sions tutorials and person- successful, the teams will once a year. Make sure your cause they did not react and enriching the academic de- alized counseling, College advance to the final Champi- smoke detectors have new escape the house when the velopment of high school Options Foundation has onship round of Leadership batteries. Check the age smoke detector went off. students and assisting them assisted the nation’s 1.1 mil- and Academic Bowl which on your smoke detector and Final words-- in their preparation for higher lion Department of Defense will be held in Washington, check to see if it is still work- If the smoke detector is education. Using academic - JROTC cadets worldwide. D.C., June 21-25, 2019. ing. Smoke detectors should making the alarm noise--Dial be replaced every ten years. 911 and get out of the house. The smoke detector in Business People/Constituens Urged To Ask Questions At Monthly NEK Chamber Legislative Breakfast, March 25

With the legislature in said Chamber Executive Di- Center. mid-session, there is more rector Darcie McCann. “Our The legislative break- reason than ever to attend chamber is working every fast series is sponsored the Northeast Kingdom day of the session and all by the Northeast Kingdom Chamber Legislative Break- year to help prompt positive Chamber, with sponsorship fast on March 25, to voice changes in the state that will assistance from Casella your opinion on issues that help our regional economy.” Waste Systems, Communi- most affect you and the re- McCann noted the cham- ty National Bank, Fairbanks Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 Volume March 19, 2019 Times Trendy but there will always be Trendy, are Times Not all gion before it is too late. ber has worked very hard Scales, Guibord-Pearsons & Business people and to carve out more time for Sayles Funeral Homes, La- residents are encouraged breakfast guests to ask Belle Holdings/Beverly Man- Robert’s Thrift Store to write in, e-mail or call in questions of the legislators in ufacturing, Lyndon Institute, questions they would like to recent years and the break- Myers Containers, North- see addressed at the March fasts were changed in 2019 eastern Vermont Regional All Coats & breakfast, which will be held to make the sessions more Hospital, Passumpsic Sav- Winter Items: from 8 to 9 a.m., at the St. responsive and relevant to ings Bank, St. Johnsbury 50% Off Johnsbury House, 1207 the people of the Kingdom. 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The cham- audience. als wishing to express any ber would like to thank the “This year, in particular, comments or region-wide St. Johnsbury Meal Site for there are more issues that issues may contact McCann putting on the event and affect the Northeast King- at 802-748-3678, director@ Kingdom Access Televi- dom than most. It is import- nekchamber.com or drop by sion, WSTJ and the Caledo- ant that legislators know chamber office in the Green nian-Record for covering the how you feel about issues Mountain Mall, 2000 Me- sessions. There is a small before they cast their votes,” morial Drive, St. Johnsbury fee to attend the breakfast. NEK Council on Aging Executive Di- The Flea Market #4 15 rector Attends n4a Frank, Dearie and the 3-Dollar Bill Man Board of Directors Meeting by Elinor Mawson around and she would obey waited silently and watched St. Johnsbury, VT – The er, it’s an amazing 52 per- him immediately. I don’t him go to work. “Get your NEK Council on Aging’s Ex- cent growth rate. Every so often an itinerant have to tell you that we dis- 3-dollar bills here!” he would ecutive Director, Meg Bur- While in Washington, meister traveled to Wash- Burmeister had the opportu- dealer would come through liked him for that! say. Anyone who heard ington D.C. to attend the nity to meet with representa- the door and ask if there As days went by, ‘we felt him would look the other National Association of Area tives from all three members was any space where they sorrier and sorrier for poor way and you could tell they Agencies on Aging (n4a) of Vermont’s Congressional could peddle their wares for Dearie. Besides being or- thought he was a little cra- Board of Directors meeting delegation, Senator Patrick a short period of time. One dered around, she would zy. He might have sold one held March 11-12. The n4a Leahy, Representative Peter day a short, swaggering man occasionally display bruises or two during that afternoon, represents America’s na- Welch, and Senator Bernie tional network of 622 Area Sanders. with a cowboy hat came in on her face and arms and but he must have decided Agencies on Aging. The n4a “We are so fortunate accompanied by a short, we knew where they came it wasn’t the place for him. Board of Directors has 38 to have the support of our mousy lady in a house- from. They never sold much Thank Goodness! members and Burmeister state representatives on dress. He announced that of their stuff and Frank would We were very sad when has served as an alternate this very important piece he and his wife would like to complain that our venue we got the notice that we board member since 2018. of legislation. In today’s rent a booth for the summer wasn’t worth his time. would have to move out so a In addition to the board world of challenges facing meeting and aging poli- older Vermonters, the OAA months, and oddly enough, After a month or so and wallpaper store could move cy briefings, the board ad- is critical in ensuring that there was one available. a lot of unkind words to in. It was the demise of a dressed the reauthorization people can live with digni- Frank had been a sheriff in just about everyone, Frank family of sorts.

of the Older Americans Act ty and respect in our local Florida and he and his wife ( and Dearie moved out. We We had learned the va- Not all Times are Trendy, but there will always be Trendy Times March 19, 2019 Volume 10 Number 12 (OAA) due in 2019. This communities. The OAA lets who he called Dearie) were weren’t sorry to see them garies of each dealer, and landmark legislation, enact- grass-roots efforts meet the taking the summer off from go, but--I suspected that he had to decide who would be ed in 1965, helps millions of needs of their communities aging Americans meet the in a person-centered way,” the heat there. According to might have called her Dearie finding a new place and who goal of aging with health, said Burmeister. “Most Ver- them, they “played” the out- in public, but probably beat would bre dealers there. We independence, and dignity monters want to be able to door flea markets during the her up when they got home. had gotten very accustomed in their homes and commu- stay in their homes as they winter months on Frank’s I’ve wondered about them to the way things were, and nities. Since its enactment, age, and we see the best days off from his sheriff’s du- since. He might have been a knew that we would essen- the OAA has been amended results when we take the ties. sheriff but he was also one tially be starting over in a 16 times, most recently in time to listen to people and 2016. respect their needs and de- They set up their booth step ahead of another one. new place. For me, it was a “Because the OAA is up sires. When we address the and sat waiting for the cus- Another time, a scruffy new adventure. I had spent for reauthorization in 2019, needs of older Vermonters, tomers. Their merchandise man came in and asked for 4 years oif my life in that Congress should consider we improve the lives of all was pretty pathetic, I didn’t a space for a short time. We dusty old building and I had thoughtful changes and in- Vermonters.” see anything that interest- didn’t know what he meant learned a lot! I have often vestments in the Act to bet- The primary focus of ed me, but it would be an by that until he announced called it my college educa- ter reflect the rapidly grow- the n4a is to advance poli- ing aging population,” said cies that effectively and ef- eye-opener to find out if any- that he sold 3-dollar bills. tion in the antique business. Burmeister. “Vermont should ficiently address the needs one else thought it had any We wondered who would be a state where people can of an aging America. To merit. Frank ordered Dearie buy such things, but we live, work, and contribute accomplish this goal, the their whole lives. The OAA n4a works directly with the provides the funding for key Vermont Area Agencies on services such as wellness Aging (vermont4a.org) and programs, caregiver sup- the five Area Agencies on port, case management, Aging for Vermont-- the NEK our helpline, legal services, Council on Aging serves old- Meals on Wheels, and com- er and disabled Vermonters munity dining.” in Caledonia, Essex, and The vision and mission Orleans counties. of the OAA is even more im- For more information on portant than it was five de- programs and services for cades ago. In the next five elders and the disabled in years, more than 18 million the Northeast Kingdom, vis- people will turn 65. In addi- it www.NEKCouncil.org. To tion, this population is also receive policy alerts on the living longer. Between 2020 reauthorization of the Old- and 2030, the number of er Americans Act, visit the people 85 and older is pro- National Council on Aging jected to rise by 35 percent; www.ncoa.org. for people age 100 and old-

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Woodsville Wells River Deadline: 4th of July Committee March 31, 2018 For the 2019 Parade Theme and for Parade & Grand Marshals. $25 prize for each winning submission. We also want you to volunteer for an hour or more to help us with the celebration. Many simple tasks that you can even do with a friend or family member. Mail to: Woodsville Wells River 4th of July Committee PO Box 50, Woodsville, NH 03785 or visit our NEW WEBSITE: wwr4th.org 16 Singers Invited! The 30th Annual Ogontz Choral Workshop offers ex- traordinary opportunities for singers, choral conduc- tors, and church musicians by Cindy Pinheiro to explore repertoire with to contact Cindy (aka Cin Pin) some of the world’s leading write to the editor at choral directors. It will take [email protected] place from Sunday 4 Au- gust to Saturday 10 August at Ogontz Camp, a retreat Untidy Josephs in Lyman, New Hampshire, Mezzo-soprano Paula Hello hello my devoted chose Arnold sesame seed- known for its scenic beauty, delicious food, and warm Rockwell of Acadia Univer- fellow chefs. I hope you are ed sandwich buns, they are sity, Nova Scotia, will con- intrigued by this new funny a bit bigger than regular hospitality. Registration is duct master classes and name that my friends and buns so you can pile on the open to anyone; no audi- sessions in vocal technique. I came up with for Sloppy filling. Add the small can of toma- tions are required. Joes. It’s easy peasy and 1 lb. Ground beef (I used David Hill, director of Lon- She regularly earns rave re- to sauce and the ketchup. views from participants for “Delicioso”. fresh farm ground beef) very Add the paprika, Chile pow- don’s Bach Choir and Yale her exceptional teaching Spring is on the way, the little fat and very tasty. der, the cumin, garlic pow- University’s Schola Canto- day’s are getting longer and 1 red pepper chopped der, Worcestershire sauce, rum, will lead the singers. skill and sparkling recital I hope that the snow is fin- small brown sugar, white vinegar, He is respected as one of performance. ished because I’m ready 1 Onion chopped small yellow mustard, water and Europe’s leading directors. Ogontz Arts Foundation to see flowers and to start 1 small can of tomato salt and pepper if needed us- In March 2018 the Royal is offering one full scholar- working on my flower bed sauce ing a small amount if need- College of Organists con- ship to a full-time student and start my vegetable gar- 1\4 Cup of ketchup ed. Mix well so all the spices working toward a degree den. 1 Tbsp. Paprika ferred on David its highest marry. Make sure there are honor, the RCO Medal, “in in music education or other Okay, let’s get started 1 Tbsp. Chile powder no chunks of hamburger recognition of distinguished music-related field. Dead- with this week’s recipe. 1\4 Tsp. Cumin using the potato masher or line for Student Scholarship Ingredients 1\2 tsp. Garlic powder achievement in choral con- wooden spoon. Cover and applications: Sunday 31 1 package of sesame 1 1\2 Tbsp. Worcester- let cook for 20-25 minutes. ducting and organ playing.” seeded hamburger buns (I shire sauce Queen Elizabeth appointed March. Spoon into your sesame Visit ogontzarts.com for 1\2 Tbsp. Brown sugar seeded hamburger buns. him Member of the Order of complete details and a link 1\2 tsp. White vinegar The Arnold seeded rolls are the British Empire (MBE) in to the registration form. 1 tsp. yellow mustard bigger than regular buns, so the 2019 New Year’s Hon- 2 Tbsp. Water you can pile on the filling. ours for services to music. Singers can take advantage Salt and pepper to taste That’s it, enjoy! The text of this year’s of a $50 Early Bird discount Here’s how to make this You can compliment the featured masterwork, Sea when registering by Sunday easy peasy supper. sandwich with French fries Drift by Frederick Delius, is 31 March. Students enrolled Brown hamburger with and a nice glass of Hearty in college are eligible for dis- the onion and red pepper. based on a poem by Walt Burgandy wine. Remember Whitman, whose bicenten- counted tuition. Drain excess fat if need- to drink responsibly. If you nial is being celebrated this Visit the Ogontz Arts ed. Break up the hamburg- have any questions please Facebook page to enjoy er with a wooden spoon or year. Hill will also lead sing- contact Gary and I will help photo albums of past work- what I use is a potato mash- ers through Sacred Chorus- you out. So folks make and shops. er. It should be crumbly. enjoy your “Untidy Joseph’s” es, a new collection of 28 exceptional oratorio chorus- Questions? Contact ! I hope you like this old time Claire Mead at 215-962- favorite. es and short choral works, 2998 or claire@ogontzarts. Until next time my friends painstakingly researched com. I’m signing off. Sincerely, and edited by John Rutter. Cin Pin.

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