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Selectboard meeting dates
  Mondays, 6:30 pm.-8:30 p.m. and
  Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 noon

  Town Clerk Office Hours
   Monday-Thursday, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
   Last Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.- 12 noon

  Tax Collector - Thursdays only, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Town Clerk - 675.5207
  Tax Collector - 675.5221
  e-mail
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Town Master Plan for 2009
   See Planning Board - Click Here

In Cornish, the final student school day will be
Wednesday June 24th – a full day.

THE CORNISH NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR Group will meet
for its usual first Wednesday of the Month Breakfast
on July 1st, Stub's and Laura's, Windsor, 7:30 AM
Laird Klingler (675-6448)

CORNISH SCHOOL LUNCHEON
The Cornish Elementary School Staff Appreciation Luncheon was a great success. There was an impressive spread of food,
lovely table cloths designed by students, and beautiful floral arrangements. Many parents and community members donated food, drinks, money, paper goods and flowers.
   Thank you to Pam Annis, Ashley O'Connor, Colleen O'Neill, Corrine Kelliher, Kristine Newbold, Mary Beth Heiskell, Jen Coombs, Sandy Carlson, Josh Orlen, Jane Walter, Kevin Alves, Carrie Kibbie, Kendra and Caitlyn Kuzma, Krista Merrihew.
Wendy Barrows, Amanda Posner, Mariet Jaarsma, Heidi Jaarsma, Nancy Newbold, Kathleen Maslan, Karen Jameson, Kristi Stevens and Angela and Devin Decamp.
This was a wonderful opportunity to nourish all the hard-working people at the Cornish School who do so much for our children.
    Some platters and serving dishes remain at the school.
They are in the window between the kitchen and the cafeteria.
Community spirit is abundant in Cornish. Thanks to everyone.
Emily Cromwell

CORNISH OLD HOME DAY SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
The Evelyn Lear Scholarship, awarded to a Cornish
resident by the Cornish Old Home Day Association, is available to a second year or higher college student, or an adult returning to school.
  To qualify, an applicant must be a resident of Cornish
five or more years and have some community involvement.
The recipient shall attend Old Home Day or send a representative of the family, to give a short speech on their hopes for the future.
To receive an application, contact Ruth Rollins
at 603-542-4822.

CORNISH GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
This $200 scholarship is offered to any Cornish resident who is enriching their education beyond high school in the following areas:
1. Horticulture
2. Agriculture
3. Environmental studies
4. Forestry
To be considered for this scholarship, write a letter explaining your future plans and financial need to the
Scholarship Committee
c/o Martha Zoerheide
330 St Gaudens Rd
Cornish NH 03745
Deadline August 1st

NEWS FROM THE CORNISH TOWN LIBRARY
The Cornish Book Discussion Group will meet
on Wednesday, July 1st at 7:00 PM
to discuss Empire Falls by Richard Russo.
Pick up a copy during library hours.

Horse Owners: This Message is from Craigslist:
"Beware of a white Ford F 350 with a single diesel chrome diesel stack behind the passenger cab. They are attempting the steal horses through out New England, most recently Billerica MA and Bristol Vermont. The truck has Vermont Plates and driven by a very large man in a flannel shirt. Our farm hand saved our horses by blocking the pasture gate with his car while dialing 911. He is also stealing trailers and may be stealing hay as well. Please post everywhere and get this guy caught. Take your halters off your horses, chain your gates and your trailer doors. Keep a presence on your property. Contact the Billerica police to verify our story. He may be headed down to Crowleys to offload out back. Please report the truck if you see it. The state police have a BOLO (be on the lookout) and a stop/hold on this vehicle."

FLEA MARKET FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
at 28 EAST ROAD, Cornish Flat
We would like to bring a bit of fun and opportunity to crafters,
bakers, flea market folks and antiques to Cornish Flat. Our intention is to add to the general store and farmer's market
to make Cornish Flat a destination point for locals and visitors.
Some details:
Please call Priscilla at 800.711.5222 to reserve a space.
   Where: 28 East Rd (newer home behind post office)
   When: Beginning May 23rd (Memorial Day Saturday)
and each Saturday until fall.
   Time: 9am until 4pm
   Who: Open to everyone.

LOOKING FOR GROUPS/INDIVIDUALS TO DEMONSTRATE/ENTERTAIN
AT THE CORNSIH FARMERS' MARKETS
How do I let the boy scouts, the girl scouts or the local 4-H group know that we would love to have them give demonstrations at the Cornish Farmers Market?
Do you play a musical instrument - would you like
to share your talent?
Please contact Maria Rogers at 674-2384 if interested or would like some more information.

I am interested in collecting assorted varieties of
mint plants for a mint garden I’m working on. If you plan to thin your beds or would like to share plants from your own garden, I will be happy to come by with containers.
  In the course of our barn restoration project,
a wood pile is being created. This wood is best used as part of a burn-pile, in an outdoor wood furnace, or as part of a syrup operation. Some of the boards have nails in them,
Some of the material is rotted sill.
(Note: All recyclable materials are being re-used.)
This wood pile is free. Please call to discuss.
Colleen O’Neill, Cornish 675-2030

HOURS AT CORNISH FLAT POST OFFICE
Lobby Hours
Mon-Fri.   7:30AM - 5:00PM
Sat          7:30AM - 12:30PM
Sun.         closed

Retail Hours
Mon-Fri. 8:30AM - 1:00PM and 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Sat.           8:30AM - 12 Noon
Sun.           closed
Passports and Photos done during retail hours.
Postmaster
Norman J. Morin

USPS 2009 RATE INCREASE
Postal rates for 2009 include a two-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail stamp to 44 cents.

BLUEBIRDS
Bluebirds have been sighted in Cornish. Have you seen any in your part of town? And do you have any bluebird nesting boxes up? Would be interesting to know where the boxes are and if the bluebirds use them. Reply to ConnectCornish@aol.com. Now is a good time to check the boxes and get them ready for new arrivals.
  4 nesting boxes are going up on Lang Road in the field across from the barn. Jody Schubert saw a bluebird on a wire near the barn on Tuesday, March 17th. For more info on bluebirds & plans to make a nesting box:
www.news.cornell.edu/releases/July00/bluebird_nests.html
Colleen O'Neill
CORNISH BLUEBIRD WATCH - from Cornish School
I just wanted to report that the Cornish Kindergartners observed a Bluebird in our Secret Garden, outside the classroom windows, on Feb.12 !!
(We made a note of it in our Observation Journal.) We have recently made 2 Bluebird houses, supplies and support generously provided by Fred & Jenny Schad. We hope to set them up and see more Bluebirds soon.
Happy Spring! Linda Coolidge

Here is info about joining the UVBirders listserve, which some Meriden Bird Clubers have asked about. Link to the web page to subscribe.
Click Here
After name and email address, click on "Join UV-Birders." Eventually, you will get an e-mail asking for confirmation; you can also join in digest mode.
To post sightings, send an e-mail to UVBIRDERS@LISTSERV.DARTMOUTH.EDU.

Free Stuff
FREE HORSE MANURE IN CORNISH
Spring is here - so is free horse manure mixed with pine shavings - 134 Town House Road, follow driveway to barn -
manure located near barn (please do not enter barn)

QUESTION ABOUT WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE:
I have been a Unicel customer for the past few years.
Unicel was sold to Verizon in New Hampshire and to AT&T in Vermont. I have to make a change within the next couple of months.
  I would appreciate hearing from people who have
AT&T wireless service in Cornish. I have a pretty good idea of how the service coverage is for Verizon but I don’t know about AT&T. I also know there is a Verizon store in W. Lebanon
but the closest AT&T store is Rutland, Vt.
If you wouldn’t mind sharing your experiences, good or bad,
with AT&T wireless and Verison wireless services in Cornish,
I would really appreciate hearing from you.
You can email me directly at   jblord_2007@comcast.net
Thank you. Jan Lord

Help For Cornish Residents With Television Conversion
If Cornish residents are having problems converting their televisions from analog to digital, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor group can help. Please contact Connie Kousman at 542-7107.

Willing Hands fresh produce has a drop off every Wednesday at Rev. Dale's garage, 216 Route 120. Pick up from 4 p.m. until all is gone. This is a free program.
   Cornish Community Food Pantry is also well-stocked with non-perishable items. If in need, call Rev.Dale at 542-8546,
The food pantry is located at the Church on Center Road.

Does anyone have HughesNet for high speed internet service? Susan Weld
arubasuzie@earthlink.ne

Town Library News
Library hours: Mon. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Wed. 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Fri. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Sat. 10:00 to noon. Librarian, Emily Cromwell. Home 603-543-1066 Library 603-543-3644

CORNISH FACEBOOK
There are two groups for former Cornish Elementary School
graduates on Facebook. One is quite large, and has members of all ages. The other, much smaller, is welcoming those students who would have graduated between 1980 and 1990;
as we have a very different perspective on the "old days" in Cornish.
  Can you remember when gym class was in the town hall?
When Tim Luce taught 4th grade?
When Peter Hutchins was principal?

NEED HELP?
Call 211, NH's Health & Human Services Hotline
Imagine you are out of money, your rent is due, and you and your family risk becoming homeless if you can't find some help.
Where do you turn? Or you need assistance with some of your most basic human needs, like shelter, food, or clothing.Where can you quickly learn about options?
  Callers anywhere in the state of NH who dial 2-1-1 are connected, at no charge, to a trained information and referral specialist who can provide them with the information they need to get help.

TOWNHOUSE ROAD SPEED LIMIT IS 35 mph.
Just a friendly reminder to all those who travel daily on Townhouse Road, this road hhas a speed limit of 35 miles an hour. On this road is a State garage, a School, at least 5 bus stops and a town office. Also on this road are many blind driveways.

New Grantseeker Information Session
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation invites you to attend a webinar to learn how to apply for a grant from the Foundation. We will cover deadlines for various grant programs, application instructions, and tips for how to make the most of your request.
  This session is designed specifically for those who are new to the grant process. If you have applied in the past or recently attended another information session, you can skip this one. Please feel free to forward this invitation to a colleague who might benefit.
  Attendance is not required in order to apply for a grant. You may also access our grant guidelines and instructions from the website in the section called "Apply for a Grant". Go to www.nhcf.org
  The webinar is free but preregistration is required.
We look forward to speaking with you.

The 4th Annual Cornish Hen Party is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2009. Details provided closer to the date. For women of Cornish, 18 years & older

News form The Cornish Youth Rec. Assoc.
Basketball season is in full swing. We have a 3rd/4th grade boy's team, a 3rd/4th grade girl's team and a skills development program for grades K - 2.
   Our 3/4 girl's team just played their second game at St Mary's and had a sound win. The 3/4 boy's team played their first game at St Mary's and played very well. We are extremely proud of both teams. We have a great group of kids!!!
Both teams have a game in Plainfield this Saturday, we wish them well.
   For more information on the Cornish Youth Rec. Assoc.,
visit our web site www.cornishyouth.org

A MESSAGE FROM HENRY HOMEYER:
CORNISH WELCOME COMMITTEE
  We would like to ask if anyone knows of a new resident in town to contact one of us. We also think it is a great opportunity to promote the local economy and let people know what is available in Cornish.
   Several businesses such as North Star Canoe, 12% Solution, Cornish General Store,Cornish Automotive, and Straightaway Auto have all given gift certificates which are greatly appreciated. If there are any other businesses who would
like to donate gift certificates/ samples or brochures of their business let us know.
Johanna Sharff          e-mail
Christine Heins           e-mail
Laird Klinger             e-mail
Judy Kaufman           e-mail
Martha Zoerheide       e-mail

CORNISH FARMERS' MARKET:
Cornish Flat Watch this Web site for special holiday event dates. Fair opens May-October, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Cornish Flat.

The Cornish Quilters
The Cornish Quilters meet the 2nd & 4th Mondays of
the month, 7pm, at the Cornish Flat Fire Station. All are welcome. For info, 675-2030. No Meeting the 4th Monday of December.

CORNISH GARDEN CLUB: meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 P.M. at the Cornish Elementary School, are open to everyone. For more info/questions call Henry Homeyer at 543.1307 or Bette Blackington at 543.4046

GRANGE HALL GALLERY AT THE TOWN OFFICES.
There is a new art exhibit each month. Let us know if you would like to show in 2009.
Marie DeRushia and Nancy Wightman, 542-4813

WEB SITE IN CORNISH
Cornish Youth Recreation Association has a website:
www.cornishyouth.org There will be alot of info on this site soon. Check it out! Chris Gilbert

Heating System Safety Checkup for Cornish Residents
The officers of the Cornish Fire Department are offering a complementary heating system safety checkup for all Cornish residents. Protect your home and family this winter with a simple phone call. For more information or to set up an appointment, please call:
Fire Chief Nathan Cass at 469-3476 or
Assistant Fire Chief Scott Reuthe at 558-2590

RABIES NOTICE IN CORNISH
The Cornish Police Department has been notified by the Department of Public Health that a raccoon that was found on Cook Road in Cornish has tested positive for rabies.
  For specific concerns about rabies, call the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Communicable Disease Control Section at 271-4496 or 800.852-3345 x4496, your health care provider, or your veterinarian. For further information about rabies, refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services website at www.dhhs.nh.gov, the NH State Veterinarian’s Office at 271-2404, or the NH Department of Fish & Game at 271-3421”

THE EVELYN LEAR SCHOLARSHIP, administered by the Cornish Old Home Day Association, is available to Cornish students who have completed their sophomore or higher year of college. Among requirements are having been a resident of Cornish for five years and having had some community involvement. To receive an application form contact Helen Lovell, 127 Root Hill Rd., Cornish NH 03745.t

BICYCLING THE TOWN HISTORY OF CORNISH, NH. A map and guide - in pdf file (without cover) This large file may take a while to download.
This booklet is available at the Cornish General Store, Cornish Flat. The $4 cost supports the elemetnary school French program.

A note from Andrew Teffner:
Just a quick note about the trails from Claremont to Newport-
These trails have been designated for use by ATV's and Dirtbikes, churning up the surfaces is what they do.
Please keep in mind that if you wish to ride your bicycle on the trail system.

Area Alerts
Please, Please, Please call the police department with anything you see that is out of the ordinary, suspicious, or down right illegal! Many times I hear, oh I didn’t want to bother you. I would much rather be bothered while it is happening and have a chance at catching those responsible then following up one to three days later! cornish.police@comcast.net

Have you seen the Totem Pole? The Conservation Commission project to have a totem pole created by Augie Dworark to commemorate facets of town conservation and honor those who've received the town conservation award has happened. The Totem Pole is at the Town Offices and will soon have a book to explain each carving and a plaque with award names and years.

SAINT -GAUDENS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Open daily May 27 to October 31, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday concerts, 2 p.m., from
July 1-August 19.
Mt. Ascutney from Saint-Gaudens

NEWS FROM SAINT-GAUDENS
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site opens for the season Memorial Day weekend.
Buildings are open 9 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days a week and grounds until dusk. This Memorial Day weekend the park will be offering a special talk on General John Logan, Union Civil War hero who established Memorial Day as a national holiday in 1868. Augustus Saint-Gaudens created a dramatic
equestrian statue of Logan for Chicago's Grant Park. The talks will be May 23, 24 & 25 at 1:15pm and 3:15pm and are included with the Site's $5 entrance fee.
This year the park is also participating in the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial commemoration with a special 25-minute tour about Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his Standing and Seated Lincoln Monuments both located in Chicago.

THE CORNISH COLONY MUSEUM, 147 Main Street, Windsor. Open May 27 to October
29. 802.674.6008
Old Firehouse Gallery, 147 Main Street in Windsor, VT., 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Regular gallery hours will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Noon-6 p.m. or by appointment. For more information: Call in Vermont-484-5098 or 885-6960.

AIDRON DUCKWORTH ART MUSEUM at 21 Bean Road in Meriden, NH. Museum Hours: Friday-Sat-Sunday 10-5pm; also by appointment 469.3444

METAL FLATWARE AVAILABLE
If you are having a party or any social function and would like to borrow real metal flatware to use, it is available. Melanie Ditzel and Sue Fitch have pooled together service for about 175, after buying it for our children's weddings. All we ask is that you wash and dry it before returning. It is not fancy or expensive, but it doesn't break, and its free!
Contact Sue or Melanie to borrow the flatware:
Sue Fitch 675-9391, fitch@mvgalaxy.com
Melanie Ditzel, 469-3492, melanieditzel@hotmail.com

DO YOU KNOW WHAT LIFELINE IS? It's a personal service available through a telephone line for the elderly or people with a disability. It enables them to contact a caring, fully trained professional to respond to medical emergencies. Jim Atkinson and Laird Klingler, volunteers with Cornish's Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program, have received training in installing the system.   A sliding fee scale is available. Anyone interested in learning more about the Lifeline Service should contact Karen Coffey or Tami Dixon at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lifeline Program: 1.888.699.4034.

GOOD MORNING! is a telephone reassurance program in Grafton and Sullivan counties, NH and northern Windsor county, VT serving older adults or adults with disabilities who live alone and are at risk of sudden illness, falls, accidents, and social isolation. This free service provided by RSVP & The Volunteer Center.
     A trained volunteer from Good Morning ! calls each older or disabled person between 8 AM and 10 AM each morning. If the person does not answer and the volunteer has not been notified of any change, pre-arranged procedures are followed for contacting the participant's backup person or the police if necessary.
     The Good Morning ! program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, by fund-raising grants and private donations. For
more information call 877-711-7787 and ask for Doreen.

WINDSOR COUNTY PARTNERS, MENTORS FOR YOUTH. We seek caring adults to volunteer as mentors for youth, ages 10 to 17, in Windsor County, VT. Adult mentors, called senior partners, meet with their "junior partner" once a for approximately three hours. Partners meet together for activity, fun and friendship. Volunteers receive training, support and lists of suggested activities. Call in Vermont at 674.5101 or 800.491.5101 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, July 25th
2009 CORNISH OLD HOME DAY
12Noon Luncheon
11am - visiting time
We hope to revitalize this great Cornish Tradition.
Cornish Family and friends are invited to attend.
More info - 542-4822

MISSING DOG - has returned home
Our dog, "Brighty", scared of thunder & lightning, went missing off of Center Road (Friday) sometime around noon.
Thank you.
Karen Johnson

VERIZON WIRELESS ISSUES
I wondered what other former Unicel customers are experiencing with Verizon.   While the Unicel signal around Cornish and Plainfield was marginal, it mostly worked.   Even though Verizon took over Unicel's facilities and presumably use the same towers that Unicel had, it seems to us that Verizon is nearly useless around here. There's either no signal at all or it's so weak that the calls are so broken up no one can communicate over them. In addition, the battery life is terrible.   All our batteries need charging at least every day, if not twice a day. Verizon tells me this is because the phones are straining so hard for a usable signal.
What are other former Unicel customers doing?   Are you sticking with Verizon?   Is it usable for you? Does AT&T or Sprint work better than Verizon in Cornish & Plainfield?
   Thanks for any info & tips you can share.
brian bmeyette@gmail.com

UNICEL, VERIZON, CELL PHONES & more (from Ray Gentle)
Everything depends. Bear with me as this gets rather long....
There are 2 primary types of cell phones on the market: CDMA [the type of
network used by Verizon (including Alltel now), Sprint and US Cellular] and
GSM [the type of network used by AT&T and TMobile]. Both networks are well supported in major metropolitan areas, but in "rural areas" [as we are
commonly referred to by the cell carriers] Where you use your phone most
often will determine which providers are better for you. Many of the
pre-paid providers [Tracfone, Net10, etc.] sell both type of phones,
although they don't make it easy to distinquish which is which or which will
work best in your area or situation.
Before Unicel sold out to Verizon, as part of the analog to digital
mandatory cell phone conversion, Unicel transitioned from CDMA to GSM. When Unicel told us we had to "upgrade" our old CDMA cell phones [to GSM, their choice not ours], they promised we'd have better service than we had in the past. NOT SO, at least for us! They hadn't even completed converting their towers over to GSM capability at the time. As we travel a lot from
Claremont, through Newport and on out to Sunapee, we lost service in many
places where we had it on a CDMA phone. While we kept the Unicel GSM
phones, I went out and bought a CDMA Tracfone. It seemed like I ALWAYS had service because when one phone said "No Service" the other one worked. When Verizon took over, my wife stayed with Verizon, is now back on a CDMA phone and has service again in places she didn't with the Unicel GSM phone. I kept my CDMA Tracfone and cancelled my Unicel GSM account.
  Because CDMA is an older technology, and many cell towers are shared by
various providers, I have found that a CDMA phone works best for the
traveling I do in this area. That may not be the case for you or others
that travel in other directions. It sounds like from your description, you
were probably getting better coverage from the GSM network Unicel had, but that's just a guess. If I'm right, an AT&T or TMobile phone might work
better for you.
  As part of the Unicel sale to Verizon, over time, I'd expect Verizon will
use old Unicel tower locations to upgrade their network where coverage is
weak or non-existant [based on service complaints they get from their "new"customers]. In Vermont, Unicel was sold to AT&T, who is busily upgrading the GSM system there under pressure from the state to provide "full"statewide coverage. This should help with GSM coverage in the Upper Valley. Unfortunately, the state of New Hampshire has not been as forceful about requiring cell coverage or high speed internet access for their
constituents. And the local governments are just as responsible for not
requiring at least one CDMA carrier and one GSM carrier on EVERY cell tower that gets siting approval within their town boundaries.
As for battery life, Verizon's description is accurate. The harder your
phone has to work to keep a signal, the more it will drain your batteries.
I experience this when I go to my son's house who has limited cell coverage
at best. My Tracfone won't last a day there but I can go 2 or 3 days in
most other locations, including here, without a recharge.
  Hope this provides some education and helps with your decision.
  As an aside, I've also been framing remarks for these lists about how I got
Comcast to install cable in our area of Claremont [near the Cornish line]
but I'll save that for another time. Suffice it to say, Comcast's contract
is up for renegotiation in Cornish and Claremont this year and, unless
people speak up by letting their elected officials know they want high speed
internet service, you'll probably be bypassed again. You have power at the
local level to make high speed internet service available, because your
local officials have to sign off on the cable contract, not so with DSL and
the phone company. Speak up and be heard! I'll be glad to lend my
experience to any efforts in Cornish.
Ray Gentle

REPLY TO Ray Gentle's discussion of cell phone coverage --
Ray - you're a treasure -- do you think that you could see your way clear to advising the Town Select Board on the run up to the Contract Renewal
  I am sure that if I were one of the Selectbboard I would welcome the assistance of an informed citizen such as yourself.
  I am also concerned about the lack of coverage of broad band in Cornish.
I think it is outrageous that we can go year after year without the slightest effort to bring broadband to others than those on main thouroughfares in the Town (and the tributaries thereof -- I realize that lower Dingleton Hill from
the TownHouse Rd up to (some?) houses seems to have been accomplished most recently -- I could be wrong - but I haven't heard of any other
advances in this field of activity since.
John Dryfhout
Cornish

Play Soccer Camp in CORNISH
July 27-31st
If you love soccer don't miss this opportunity to have fun,
improve or learn new skills, and never leave town.
Camp options available-
       Half Day (9 am-12N) - $105- age 7-12
       Full Day (9am-3pm)-$175-age 7-12
       Evening- Advanced Training- $85 (6-8pm) - age 12-18
There have been several families expressing interest in
offering a half day option for older players along
with the evening program. If enough interest, I will pursue making this available.
Being mindful of the economy, the prices are lower than past years.
Full or partial Scholarship information available upon request.
If you attended last year you will receive a brochure. Extra brochures will be available at the Cornish General Store, on the School bulletin board, or by contacting me.
  If you are interested in hosting a coach please let me know.
For planning purposes it is helpful to have registration forms by the end of school. Money due no later than 7/20/09
For more information or questions call 542-3781
or e-mail Pam Annis
at pam.annis@hitchcock.org

Seasonal KAYAKING (and canoeing) for Cornish residents on the Connecticut River - For information, contact: Connie Kousman - 542-7107.

Planning on a trip to the Connecticut River for some in-season kayaking, boating and more? Check out river flow changes at the Wilder Dam that affect the river: http://www.h2oline.com/505121.asp

QUILT RAFFLE IN CORNISH
to Benefit the Comings Cemetery Tool Shed/Vault Restoration Project
  Antique Quilt top machine-quilted & donated by Colleen O’Neill
Tickets $2 each or 3/$5 and available at the school.
DRAWING: September 2009
Restoration project spearheaded by Dale Lawrence.
  For more information, for tickets, or if interested in making a donation,
please contact Dale at 603-542-1280.

---ARE YOU MUSICAL?
Our family is trying to learn the song, I'll Play For You, by Seals and Crofts.
We are working on harmonies and guitar. If there is anyone who likes to do this and could help us get this together for our summer party,
we would appreciate any input.
Call 675-5019.
Lorraine Santacroce

The County offers, in collaboration with the National Association of Counties (NACo), a prescription drug discount program. The latest statistics on usage and costs savings can be viewed at the following link:
www.naco.org/cffiles/drug_program/private/drug_res_cty.cfm?getacct=1287
All Sullivan County citizens are eligible to use the cards ... there are no age or income limits. If you know someone who does not have prescription coverage, please refer them to our website. Here's a link to the page where they will see a summary of the program:
www.sullivancountynh.gov/prescription.htm
These cards are available at all County buildings, every town clerk's office, Claremont City Hall, many of the senior centers, welfare offices, and at Valley Regional Hospital Emergency Room.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF CORNISH - CHURCH SERVICES, Center Road. All are welcome.
    9 a.m. Praise Service (half hour of music)
    9:30 a.m. Morning Worship
    11 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages
    7:30 p.m. Sunday & Tuesday: Adult Bible Study at the Parsonage.

UNITED CHURCH OF CORNISH POT ROAST DINNERS. Now being held at the vestry on Center Road, the first Saturday of the month, 5 to 7 p.m. All you can eat. Adults - $9, Children - $5, pre-school, free.

CORNISH SENIOR LUNCH. Held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at noon at the Masons Halls on School Street, Cornish Flat, NH. Please call Connie Kousman at 675.7107 if planning to attend.

THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY is here for you to use, at the vestry on Center Road. Just call Rev. Dale, 542.8546, if you need this service.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SWAP SHOP AT CORNISH RECYCLING CENTER
Dale Rook is looking for volunteers to help out at the Swap Shop on Saturdays between 9am and 2pm. If several people are interested, this could be a once a month commitment.
Please contact Dale at 603-542-5789, for more details.
A great way to be part of the community and meet new people.
Stop by the Cornish Recycling Center's Swap Shop
for all kinds of FREE items.

NEWS FROM THE UNITED CHURCH OF CORNISH
Spring has sprung...We have moved back into the church after a long winter!
         Come join us..
This is your community Church.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Sunday Services:
PRAISE SERVICE: 9:00- 9:30 a.m.-A half hour of music.
WORSHIP SERVICE: 9:30-10:30 A.M. - Inspirational messages.
FELLOWSHIP TIME: 10:30 A.M. - Sharing at the Church vestry with coffee and refreshments.

ALERT - BORDER PATROL SCAM message from Cornish Police Dept
An elderly Plainfield resident was called by a female claiming to be her niece. She reported that she was stopped at the border and didn’t have enough money to pay the taxes on the items she purchased while on a shopping spree in Canada. The Plainfield resident wired $3,500 to a place in Quebec through a money gram at Walmart.
   I would remind everyone to get a phone number, and call the phone number back before providing any money to anyone. If it appears strange, it probably is.   Everyone should feel free to contact their local police department.   If this person’s niece were being detained, we would have a method to confirm this.
Doug Hackett

Neighbor Helping Neighbor
The Neighbor Helping Neighbor fund provides financial assistance to needy elderly and families who are unable to pay their utility bills and are not eligible for fuel assistance. Once qualified, grants of up to $250 can be applied toward electric bills. Requests are considered on a case- by- case basis and households experiencing medical emergencies, a sudden loss of job or extended unemployment are given priority. Funding for this program comes from customer and utility company contributions. For more information regarding this program or to make an appointment,
Please Call -
Cheshire County 352-7512 Ext: 4122, 4124,4224
Sullivan County   542-9528 Ext: 4311, 4321

This time of year is always difficult for blood collection as the
need for blood increases and the number of donors decreases. While all blood types are needed, we are making a SPECIAL PLEA TO ELIGIBLE TYPE O DONORS as our inventory is at critical levels, especially with motor cycle weekend quickly approaching! To schedule your life-saving appointment, please call (603)653-3775 or 1-866-40-DONOR. or email DHMC.Blood.Program@hitchcock.org.

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ServiceLink?
ServiceLink is a state program, connecting people to services so that they can lead an independent and healthy life. They assist people with Medicare and Medicaid, prescription drug information, fuel assistance, respite care for loved ones, etc...
ServiceLink of Sullivan County, Corina Sprague - Director ServiceLink. 1 Pleasant Street Claremont, NH 03743 - 603-542-5177

CORNISH NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR. Sometimes even a simple task like climbing on a chair or stepladder to change a lightbulb in a ceiling fixture can be scary, even dangerous. For many seniors, however, there is no one to call for help. With this in mind, a group of Cornish men are offering their help. "Neighbor to Neighbor" is an attempt to meet that need. Shoveling a roof, preparing the soil to plant a few tomatoes, stacking a cord of wood. These are the types of jobs that your neighbors would be pleased to help you with. Call - Connie Kousman 542.7107
Residents in need of firewood for the winter should contact Connie Kousman of the General Assistance Committee in town.

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CHORE CORPS?
Home repairs & chores for older residents in Grafton & Sullivan Counties in NH. Caring Volunteers Helping Older Residents to Remain Independent in their own homes and communites. Please call 1-877-711-7787 if you need services or if you would like to be a volunteer. e-mail

Volunteers in Action needs your help. This nonprofit provides many outreach services for the Upper Valley. Contact: 802-674-5971 to volunteer.
  Volunteer drivers needed to bring elderly ladies from Cornish grocery shopping every two weeks (one to Market Basket) the other likes to go to (Price Chopper in Windsor). Also occasional Dr's appointments. Please contact Volunteers in Action. 802-674-5971.