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Selectboard meeting dates
  Mondays, 6:30 pm.-8:30 p.m. and
  Fridays, 2:30 p.m - 5 p.m.

  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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Library History

Town Master Plan - 2009
   See Planning Board - Click Here

Town Forest Management Plan 2010

New town maps from the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee
Regional Planning Commission:
Zoning Map; Zoning map overlay; road map; Tax parcel map
These maps are not official.  For official copies, visit the Cornish Town Offices.
 The Roadways map includes some (but not all)
private driveways and discontinued roads. 
The Zoning Districts maps show only official Class V and Class VI roads.

Town Forest Report for 2010

TOWN FOREST SURVEYS
The town forest management committee needs your input for improving the town forest, and for guidance during the management plan review which will take place this coming year.
If you haven't yet completed a Cornish town forest use survey and would like to do so it is available till Dec 30. There are forms at the town clerk's office and in boxes at all the trail heads in the town forest. You may leave completed forms at the boxes or mail them to me, or email me for a copy of the survey.
Thank you!
Ginny Prince
chair, Cornish Town Forest Management Committee
18 Hilliard Rd - Cornish 03745

Trustees of the Trust Funds meet 3rd Tuesday of each month - Shirley Bladen - Heather Meeks - Richard Simons

Dear Cornish Residents,
Fire Chief Nathan Cass retired this month after 15 years of dedicated service to the Town of Cornish which included, among other things, the completion of two new fire stations. The list of his accomplishments is long. I would also like to congratulate Scott Reuthe who was unanimously appointed the new Chief of the Cornish Volunteer Fire Department on December 9, 2011. Scott is well supported by his fellow fire fighters and we should all feel very lucky to have him in our midst.
My best wishes to Nate and to Scott,
Merilynn Bourne

MANY THANKS FROM THE CORNISH 8TH GRADE

The eighth grade class would like to thank all
of you who supported our "All You Can Eat Pancake
Breakfast at Applebee's" on Saturday morning.
It was a huge success and the 8th graders enjoyed being
greeters, dishwashers, and waiters/waitresses.
The funds from this event will be used to support
our trip to Washington D.C.
Many thanks to the manager of Applebee's, Mike,
and Christine Michaud who arranged for the
restaurant to be available for the event.

Happy Holidays!

Thanks to Connect Cornish, Santa already has
a guitar to put in my son's stocking!
HO HO

Thanks, Valerie

NEWS FROM THE UNITED CHURCH OF CORNISH
We are asking our community of Cornish to help our little church out with Project Christmas for Cornish residents who are in need this year. We are just a little church and do what we can. But if you can help by sending your check made payable to the United Church of Cornish ( in the meno, put Project Christmas ) and mail to the: United Church of Cornish P.O. Box 40 Cornish Flat, N.H.03746.
Your gift is tax deductable.
Thank you to those who have already given. We are so blessed, at this special season of giving, let us remember those less fortunate than ourselves. May you have a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year.
Do not forget our community family candelight Christmas Eve service at the church on Dec. 24,2011 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Also on Dec. 25th we will have a Christmas Praise service at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Christmas Worship service at 9:30 a.m.

Do you know what to do in an emergency?
Jim McCarragher EMT-B, NH EMS Instructor/Coordinator, RN, MSN of the Cornish Rescue Squad is offering training for First Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays at Dartmouth College starting January 18th and finishing in May (there will be no classes during the March Spring break).
This class will be beneficial for people considering work as camp counselors, recreation, or any activities with people.
Open to students who are at least 16 years old, able to read at a high school level and physically able to perform the skills required in EMS. Students may be registered as a NH First Responder at age 16 but must be 18 to be licensed as an EMT (you can complete the classes when younger).
Cost is $800.00 for the 120 hours of EMT training and $450 for the 60 hours of First Responder Training. Students who join the Cornish Rescue Squad MAY BE eligible for reimbursable by Cornish Rescue Squad after completing a probationary period.
For more information please contact Jim at jmccarr@gmail.com or (603) 359-1818 or visit the Dartmouth College EMS web site.

HELP NEEDED - TO TRANSLATE

I am looking for someone who would be able to translatea beautiful Christmas songs' title into French. It is an ancient French carol, and my brother and I are trying to get its' French name. If you can do this, please call Sue at 469-3417. Thank you!!!!

Per a request from the office of Kelly Ayotte US Senator (R-NH)

Susan Terzakis, a member of the outreach staff for Kelly Ayotte, will be holding an "Office Hour" on Friday, December 16, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00pm at the Cornish Town Office Building.

Senator Ayotte believes that "New Hampshire residents who are looking for help dealing with the federal government shouldn't hesitate to contact me. I believe strongly that the citizens of our state deserve quality, efficient constituent services, and I will strive to deliver nothing less."

A room will be available in to meet individually.

NEWS FROM THE UNITED CHURCH OF CORNISH

Dec. 24th Community candelight Christmas Eve Service at the Church Vestry on center road at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Dec. 25th Christmas Praise service at 9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Christmas Worship
Come and share in the celebration of Jesus Christ Birthday on this Christmas Day. All are welcome to attend.

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP!
a message from Pam Annis

From January 6-13th I will be traveling to Honduras with my daughter Nikki, about 25 other UNH students, and two other Medical Professionals for a Medical Brigades service opportunity. I am very excited and honored to be asked to go by Nikki. We will be traveling to remote communities in Honduras to bring medical aid, supplies, and education.
People will travel for many miles and wait for hours in lines hoping to be able to be seen and aided in whatever ailment they or their family members are experiencing.
We will be bringing supplies needed to make this opportunity run successfully.
Items currently needed are -
1. Vitamins ( adult and children)
2. Calcium supplements
3. Aleve
4. liquid Over the counter pain medication- ( Adult and children )
5. Eye drops ( non medicated )
6. moisturizing lotion
7. Sun screen
Please email me at pam.annis@hitchcock.org if you are interested in donating a needed item. I am willing to pick up items. Every item donated helps and will be put to good use. Donations need to be unopened and not expired.
Thanks for your consideration
Pam Annis 361-7312

FOURTH NOVEL IN THE SERIES IS NOW AVAILABLE
The fourth novel in the series by Laird Klingler
is now available at http://northshire.com.

The title is Father Ryan and The Inquisition.
Search under the author's name.


FOOD COLLECTION AT CORNISH SCHOOL FOR THE HAVEN
The Cornish Elementary School is collecting
food donations for "The Haven" in White River Junction.
In the lobby of the School is a blue bin.
The drive will run until the end of the first week in December.

At The Haven the following foods are very popular
baked beans, peanut butter, cold cereal, tuna,
evaporated milk, spaghetti sauce.
Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are considered
special treats and are not commonly available.

POINSETTIAS FUND RAISER - MESSAGE FROM DOUG HACKETT

It’s that time of year, yet once again…..
I am once again selling the most beautiful Poinsetta’s you will ever find! Please help me beat my record of 74 plants.
Chose your color:
Red, White, or Pink (I call it faded red)
Choose your size:
6.5” $ 15 Single Plant per Pot
8” $ 25 Three Plants per pot
10” $ 35 Five Plants per pot
Email me your order, or call me with it!
Order Deadline is NOVEMEBER 11th!
This benefits the Stevens High School Alumni Association.
Make checks payable to: SHS Alumni Association
Thanks! Doug Hackett.

CORNISH FIRE DEPARTMENT NEW FIREFIGHTER DRIVE
Have ever thought about becoming a volunteer firefighter?
We'd like to invite you to a New Firefighter Drive Open House at the Cornish Flat Fire Station on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00pm. Meet the other firefighters (and your neighbors), tour the station and equipment, participate in a training drill, ride on a truck, ask questions -- get a small taste of what it is like to be on the Department.

You need to be 18 or older, but do not need to have had any training or experience to join. The Department provides you with all your firefighting gear. We meet at 7:00pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for trainings and meetings.
Should you have any questions, or would like to join, before December 14, please don't hesitate to contact me at 603.675.9306 or paulwhalen1@myfairpoint.net
Paul Whalen

INTERNET INQUIRY

We live on Leavitt Hill Road in Cornish Flat and
are investigating high speed internet for our home.

If anyone has information to share about what has worked
for them, could you please email Jill Johnson
at: jill@ahayoga.com or call 469-3358.
Thanks so much!

CRIME ALERT - MEAT SELLERS

a message from Doug Hackett

There is a known problem occurring in the NH / VT area with door to door meat salesmen. These people need to have a Peddler’s License issued by the town before they can do this. The NH Dept of Health is also on this case as in some cases the meat is not being stored properly or may be close to out dated. Further, there have been several burglaries related to the employees of some of these door to door meat companies. I am asking that you all take notice of this, and should you have someone come to your door, send them away, tell them you will be checking with the local police department to see if they have the necessary permits before you purchase anything from them. Please then get a vehicle plate, description of the vehicle and the subjects and contact the Cornish Police Department at (603) 543-0535 with the last know direction of travel. Thank you for helping keep our community safe.
Also, for those of you that noticed and commented on the great litter clean up job done on Townhouse Rd this weekend. This was part of a punishment for a couple of juveniles who were caught throwing trash out of a moving car. These two young men did a great job, and were truly remorseful for their “momentary lapse in judgement.”

WET FELTING
Does anyone do wet felting ? We need to find someone that would teach us how...Please send an email to southview41@gmail.com
Thanks
Susan

BINGO HELP NEEDED

I am looking for regular or semi-regular volunteer help at our Fire Department Tuesday Night Bingo Games at the Cornish Town Hall. I need someone to help with the pre-game sales able to volunteer from about 5:15pm until 6:30pm (this can be someone who stays and plays). I also need a Caller who could volunteer from about 6:15pm until about 9:00pm. You are welcome to do both jobs if you are available Tuesdays from 5:15pm until 9:00pm . If I can find a few people able to help we can setup a rotating schedule.
Over the years, Bingo and the Auxiliary concession stand has raised about $250,000 for the Cornish Fire Department and helped pay for stations, trucks and firefighting equipment. This means a lower tax bill for Cornish residence and improved firefighting services for our community and our neighboring communities. However, because of work schedules and family obligations It has become increasing difficult for Bingo to be solely run by the volunteer firefighters who are already committing many hours each month to the Department for training and fire calls.
If you are able to volunteer please give me a call at 603.675.9306 and I will fill you in on the details.
Not able to volunteer? Please join us to play. We have a lot of fun and you'll have a chance to win a few dollars. Game sales start at 5:30pm and the first number is called at 6:30pm. Cornish Town Hall (next to the school) on Townhouse Road.
Thanks,

Paul Whalen, Cornish Fire Department

The George H. Stowell Free Library
24 School Street
Cornish Flat, NH 03746
603-543-3644

Monday ~ 4-6 PM
Wednesday ~ 4-8 PM
Friday ~ 4-6 PM
Saturday ~ 10-Noon

FREE SHEEP HIDES

Free raw sheep hides will be available this Tuesday. Please email me by Mon pm
if you would like one. They make terrific fleeces but some work is needed: must
be salted with 2 lb salt, allowed to dry for at least 2 weeks then sent out for anning which last I knew cost about $70 for the washable type. I sent them to a place in Pa.

Ginny Prince, DVM

A MESSAGE FROM JOHN DRYFHOUT RE: INTERNET ACCESSIBILITY

As many of the readers know - I have tried to be an active citizen when it comes to Internet Accessibility in Cornish and surrounding communities.
This morning I was pleased to read that the Federal Communications Commission has finally been successful in the effort of the Chairman Julius Genekowski - to redirect the funds that collected from each of us with land lines and mobile phone subscriptions - that previously went exclusively to provide telephone coverage to underutilized areas of the nation -- finally the commission will now redirect these funds to provide internet accessibility to underserved areas of the nation.
Now is the time to get your message to our Congressional delegation and to the Commission itself - to make sure that in the FIRST ROUNDS of this $8.5 billion fund go to underserved areas of NH - hopefully including Cornish.
Some of us have benefited from the WIFI access - others have access to hard cable connections through Comcast - still others have had the luck of access from the sole telephone provider FairPoint -- but many of us are not able to access any of these internet services and remain in the "dial up" mode - for the forseeable future.
This is to my understanding the first time that we can extend our citizen voice to make sure that we are not left behind in the allocation of the $8.5 billion dollar fund.
You can contact Senator Jeanne Shaheen; Senator Kelly Ayottte; and Congressman Charles Bass as well as the Federal Communication Commission - either by email or by phone or by letter.
Let us hope that this opportunity is not missed by our NH delegation and the Commission in the first round of redirecting these funds - hopefully to hard wired service providers. WIFI doesn't seem to work for streaming videos or small business needs - or even conventional work on the internet.
John H. Dryfhout

Cornish, NH

THEFT

I am asking for help to locate a private
sign which was stolen from a tree in my
front yard between Thursday 10/20 and Sunday 10/23.
LOCATION: Red Water Brook Road, near Cornish Town Line.

It is a large, yellow diamond sign
with black lettering [SLOW AHEAD]
and picture of a farmer on a tractor.
While it is similar to a standard Farm Equipment
street sign, the wording makes it distinctive and,
therefore, easy to spot.

I also have identifying information on the rear of the sign.
If anyone spots it, please contact me or Claremont PD.

Ray Gentle, 603-543-1583



New art gallery in town featuring
local potters, painters, woodworkers
and printmakers.
Artwork changes often.

Clay Brook Studio
1142 Route 12A
Plainfield Village, NH
603-675-2629
News From The George H. Stowell Free Library

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT RECENT LEGISLATION REGARDING THE NH INTER LIBRARY LOAN VAN SERVICE

The Cornish Town Library relies heavily on the Inter Library Loan (ILL) service offered by the State Library. Our library has limited space, resources and funding which leaves gaps in our permanent collection. Many of you have probably come in looking for a specific book only to find that we do not have it, but because of ILL, I can usually borrow it from another library in the state for you free of charge. This exceptional service enhances the ability of libraries around the state to provide patrons with a much wider spectrum of books than each could afford. The NH State Library Inter Library Loan System depends on a regular, efficient van service funded directly by a Federal grant. Continuation of the ILL van service is at risk due to a recently passed amendment to the state budget. No van service would mean using the USPS for ILL deliveries and returns. A typical book would cost approximately $3.00 to send. In 2010, Cornish had 276 ILL transactions. Postage would have cost well over $800. And this doesn't include packaging materials or staff time. These expenses may become our burden.

Please stop by the library and sign a petition which requests that the funding for ILL vans not be changed and that this program be maintained at its current level of service, essential for the health of public libraries in New Hampshire.


James Tasker Covered Bridges Fund
The James Tasker Covered Bridges Fund was established in 1999 as a donor advised fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Upper Valley Region. The purpose of the fund is to support worthy endeavors which foster the wellbeing of the residents of Plainfield, Cornish and Meriden, with particular emphasis on activities which bring people together in common cause.
Priority consideration will also be given to the following areas of interest: music, drama and art events; lectures and discussions; conservation activities; historic preservation; renewal of public buildings; and programs for children and the elderly.
Fund advisors look for opportunities where a modest amount of funding can help an organization in Plainfield, Meriden or Cornish accomplish a significant result and help pay for projects that otherwise might not be possible. Fund advisors will give priority consideration to projects that:
§ Unite neighborhood residents and help bring neighborhoods together, and
§ Foster community well being in the Plainfield-Meriden-Cornish area.
The Fund is not intended to support endeavors that benefit an individual or very small group, such as scholarships; nor is it intended to support activities that normally are funded from public sources. In 2010, grants totaling $5,950.00 were awarded to six organizations
We accept grant applications from organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from public agencies. Other organizations or community groups who do not have 501(c)(3) status may apply for grants if another tax-exempt organization or public agency acts as a fiscal sponsor.
Applications should include background information on the organization, the purpose of the project, a project budget, the contact name or responsible party, a list of board members and a copy of the IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter for the organization or its fiscal sponsor.
The next deadline for grant applications to the James Tasker Covered Bridges Fund is Friday, November 4, 2011. All applications are reviewed by the local Advisory Committee, which makes grant recommendations to the Charitable Foundation.
For additional information or discussion of program ideas, call Jill Edson at 603-542-7688 or jilledson@comcast.net.
Applications should be submitted to: James Tasker Covered Bridges Fund, Attn: Jane Stephenson, 8 Black Hill Road, Plainfield, NH 03781

CONGRATULATIONS TO JIM & SUE FITCH!

Sullivan County Conservation District Awards Dinner in Unity:
Friday, Sept. 9, 6 to 9 p.m.,
Sullivan County Complex,
Ahern Building.

Featured speaker is Food Commissioner Lorraine Merrill from
the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture.
Conservationists of the Year Award will be
presented to Jim and Sue Fitch of Cornish.


ART EXHIBIT
"Goddess of Weeds and Other Natural Events,"
an exhibit of new paintings by Cornish artist Sally Wellborn,
will be on view in the Glass Hallway
of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon
from Sept. 15 through Nov. 30.

The Glass Hallway is the long corridor just
to the right of the main entrance rotunda.
"Art Rounds," a tour with the artists currently
showing their work at DHMC, begins
at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15,
in Chilcott Lounge, Level four.

NEWS FROM THE CORNISH ENERGY COMMITTEE

The Energy Committee will attempt to send out monthly hints on reducing our carbon footprint.

A good place to begin would be the George Stowell Library on School  St. The Library has two Carbon Kits that can be found in the

"Economic" (333.79) section of the stacks. They can be taken out for a month giving plenty of time to experiment as the directions are not as easy as they seem. At least they weren't for me. Maybe a few people might try a kit and pass on their understanding of it.

The kit contains a Kill A Watt Energy Detector that is placed between the wall plug and the electrical item to be tested. It gives directions for a FIXED load, a VARIABLE load, and a PHANTOM load.

Fixed loads are any appliance that does not vary while operating.
Variable loads are appliances that cycle on and off during operation.
Phantom loads are battery chargers for laptops or cell phones, cable/ satellite boxes and WHEN OFF: Telephones, computers, stereos, telephones, etc.

Let us know how this works for you.

Nancy Wightman for the Energy Committee.

PICK  YOUR OWN GARDEN in CORNISH

Bone Builders EXERCISE CLASS in Cornish

Come and join in.  ALL ARE WELCOME!
We meet every Monday & Thursday, 8:30am-9:45am
at the Cornish Town Hall on Town House Road.

CRIME ALERT

The Cornish and Plainfield Police Departments are investigating yet another rash of metal thefts.   In the recent week, we have had several reports of this.   Three of the reports involve someone cutting the copper pipe from propane tanks to houses.   In one case they did not turn off the gas, which resulted in a build up of vapors in a residence.    Through the vigilant observations of our residents, we have identified a Black Dodge Dakota pickup truck with a female operator and a male passenger as potential suspects.   We would encourage everyone to be observant and report sightings of a vehicle matching this description to their local police department.   If you have a been a victim of a recent theft that has not been reported, please let us know.
 
Doug Hackett, Chief of Police, Cornish PD   603-543-0535
Paul Roberts, Chief of Police, Plainfield PD  603-469-3344



FREE WHEY FROM TAYLOR BROTHERS
Taylor Brothers Creamery, 
166 Main St., Meriden, 
469-3483, 
again has whey available. 
Average about 60 gallons per week, in 15-gallon jugs. 
Free.

RIDES TO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

We have a volunteer driver alliance program for people in Cornish and Sullivan County who need rides to hospitals, dentists, appointments and what ever. 

I live in Cornish and have taken many people to hospitals,shopping, Doctors appointments and others. If anyone needs a ride call Richard A. Leute Volunteer Coordinator at 603-863-2772 he will set you up.  

If you need more information you can call me at 675-2392.  

Thanks  Ronnie     
From Steve Gordon and The Hand to Heart Project
QUILT RAFFLE

Time is almost up for getting your raffle tickets 
for the fourth annual quilt made by the Cornish Quilters 
to benefit The Hand to Heart Project. 

It’s another beautiful quilt, and it could be yours. 
And buying tickets means you’re supporting a 
great nonprofit program, which provides free massage 
to people with advanced cancer. Tickets are $2 each, three for $5. 

You can get them from Briane Pinkson at 675-5350, 
or from me at 542-8367 or gordons.cornish@gmail.com. 
What a lot of people have done is send along money for 
as many tickets as they want, and I fill out them out and 
put them in with the others. 

(Address: POB 248, Cornish Flat, 03746)
We’ll be drawing the winning name shortly after mid-December, 
so get yours now.

Regarding the recycle center, we now take plastics number 1 thru 7 which should be a help to many.
Also Judy Rook operates the swap shop but could use volunteer help.    Thanks

NEW NOVEL AVAILABLE

Matt's Son, the third novel in the series by Laird Klingler is now available at http://northshire.com.  Search under the author's name.
CONCLUSION TO A QUARTET AVAILABLE
 The conclusion (Parts III and IV) to Laird Klingler's novel,
A Quartet, isavailable at www.northshire.com 
Search under the author's last name.

News From The Cornish Town Library 
 
A reminder that the library now has WiFI. Sit in your car or on the steps to utilize this service after hours. 
 
The library computer is available for patron usage on Wednesday and Fridays only, from 4-6 PM. 
 
The next time you visit the library, pick up a complimentary copy of Book Page, a monthly publication containing interviews and reviews about the latest book releases. 
 

CORNISH CODE RED in Action
Cornish Police issued a CodeRED message to all of the homes ½
mile from each of the burglaries that occurred yesterday.    
I would like to remind people that they should sign up for
CodeRED if they wish to continue to receive these important messages.  
By following the link, you can add your home phone, cell phone, and email to the system.  
If you have any problems, or questions, please email Cornish.Police@Comcast.net. 

https://login.coderedweb.com/codereddataentry/Default.aspx?groupid=
yiGibqQZ4ah2fJOds7m3Sg%3d%3d

Writing Group for Those Touched by Cancer
Express Yourself! 
Join DHMC staff creative writer Marv Klassen-Landis for a 4-week workshop exploring thoughts, feelings and memories through writing stories and poems. Activities are at times playful, at times reflective.

No prior writing experience needed.

Small group will meet for 4 weeks
October 19-November 9
5:30 – 7PM
Norris Cotton Cancer Center in Lebanon
Light snacks provided
Please email us at cancerSupport@blitz.dartmouth.edu or call the Support Services office at 603-650-7751 to register or for more information.
This class is supported through donations and grants at no cost to patients or their family members or friends.

Do you know what to do in an emergency?
The Cornish Rescue Squad is offering training for First Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings, with occasional weekend training, this Fall in Meriden.

This class will be beneficial for people considering work as camp counselors, recreation, or any work with people.

The class is open to students who are at least 16 years old, able to read at a high school level and physically able to perform the skills required in EMS. Students may be registered as a NH First Responder at age 16 but must be 18 to be licensed as an EMT (you can complete the classes when younger).

The cost is $600.00 for the 120 hours of EMT training and $300 for the 60 hours of First Responder Training. Tuition assistance is available.

Students who join the Cornish Rescue Squad MAY BE eligible for reimbursement by Cornish Rescue Squad.
 Please contact Jim Mc Carragher 
via e-mail at jmccarr@gmail.com 
or call (603) 359-1818 to register for class. 9-4-10

CORNISH FIRE AUXILIARY LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS:
Are you interested in meeting new people?
Would you like to be a more active member in the community?
Do you have time to attend 6 meetings a year?
Would you like to actively support the Cornish Fire Dept?
Are you willing to find out about this opportunity?

Then please think about the Cornish Fire Auxiliary.
This organization was started in the late 1960’s to support the Cornish Fire Department.  Cornish is one of only a few towns with an active Auxiliary. 

We bring food and beverages to fire scenes to refresh our dedicated volunteer fire fighters who put their lives on the line. 

We conduct the food sales table at the weekly Cornish Fire Association Bingo on Tuesdays at the Town Hall.  

We host the annual Cornish Rabies Clinic each Spring.

We put on the annual Cornish Fire Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar each November at the School gym. (scheduled for Sat, Nov, 13, 2010!)

Right now we are looking for new interested members.  Check us out.  No obligation to join.  Next MTG:  Thursday, November 4th, 7:30-8:30pm.

For more info, please contact any member of the Cornish Fire Auxiliary.
We’d love to meet you!

Marcia Paradis, President  675-5001
Laura Harthan, V. President
Karen Gillock, Treasurer
Colleen O’Neill, Secretary
Francoise Jean Baptiste, Maggie Edwards, Sandy Ennis, Lois Fitts, Paula Harthan, Christine Heins, Sue Reuthe, Maureen Walsh

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


THE CORNISH NEIGHBOR-TO-NEIGHBOR Group will meet
for its usual first Wednesday of the Month Breakfast
 Laird Klingler (675-6448)

The (state) Joint Commission is launching a new Speak Up campaign to help parents make a difference in their child’s care by asking the right questions and being actively involved, whether it’s at the doctor’s office, in the hospital, or even at home. Topics include:
 
     Symptoms that mean you need to take your child to the doctor or hospital immediately
     Preparing for your child’s visit to the doctor’s office
     What you should ask the doctor
     Taking medicine safely
     Having a medical or laboratory test
     Going to the hospital
     Having a safe operation
Click here for downloadable brochures


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

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.

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.

The Cornish Youth Rec. Assoc.
   For more information on the Cornish Youth Rec. Assoc.,
visit our web site www.cornishyouth.org

CORNISH RECYCLING CENTER. Saturdays, 9 to 2. Closed on federal holidays and during winter storms.
Also: trash drop-off $3/bag 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 52 weeks/year
    Recycling Disposal Methods: Glass may be mixed. Please remove the caps, no fluorescent or light bulbs. Tin cans, aluminum and plastic (#1 and #2) can be mixed. Please crush your larger items (milk & laundry detergent containers) and remove the caps from milk, juice, soda and water containers. All refundables should be kept separate and placed in the shed. All paper can be mixed including cardboard, junk mail and magazines. Please remove any outside plastic.
Scrap metal is now accepted and reuse materials are available. No light bulbs, tissue paper, paper towels, greasy paper, wax paper/corrugated.

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

WILLING HANDS ENTERPRISES: a nonprofit organization dedicated to recovering excess and discarded fresh produce and other food from local stores, farms and markets, and distributing the food to recipient centers in the Upper Valley now has a weekly stop in Cornish Flat on Wednesdays, 4:30-5 p.m., 216 Route 120. All are welcome to come and collect free produce and food.

BONE BUILDING CLASS IN CORNISH
Bone Strengthening Exercise Class for Women & Men
Get strong, stay strong! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30am-9:30am at the Cornish Town Hall. Hand & ankle weights provided, or bring your own. $1 per week for more info, contact Judy Rook at 675-5789.

Favorite Recipes
Want to share your favorite recipes see what other people are cooking up - whether full-course meals, appetizers, desserts, snacks and more?
Click Here to e-mail your recipes and have them included on the Recipes Page.

Cornish Discussion Group Online
Brian Myette has set up an online discussion group for Cornish and Plainfield to talk about issues, share news or whatever is on your mind. Group moderators check membership requests to join the group. Also, there are advertisments on the group page. Click here to see the group page.

BINGO is held by the Fire Department in the Town Hall every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 10 p.m., with the Ladies Auxiliary selling refreshments. Doors are open at 5:30 and no one under 18 will be admitted.

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.

RABIES NOTICE IN CORNISH.
  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.

     

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 Cornish School District Energy Committe - See Meeting Minutes

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17th
CORNISH FARMERS’ MARKET HOLIDAY FAIR
9AM-1PM
inside at the Cornish Meeting House
Cornish Flat, NH
The venders of The Cornish Farmers Market will hold their annual Christmas Fair This Saturday December 17th from 9 am - 1 pm in the meeting house, located on RT 120 Cornish flat NH Next to the Cornish General Store.
There will be Fudge, maple syrup, maple items, Coffee, cookies, doughnuts , chocolate lollypops, Peppermint bark, Breakfast Sandwiches, beefalo sausage, Rum Cake, Pulled pork, Quick breads, Peanut Brittle, Jams, Jelly, pickles, preserves, Salsa, and hand crafted items like Jewelry, pocket books, eye glass holders, change purses, computer bags, pot holders, aprons, Quilts, dresses with doll’s to match, hats, scarf’s, mittens, Bath soaks, gift baskets, hand made wooden items like Bird houses, wirily gigs and much, much more. All items are hand crafted in NH and VT. Support local.

So come join us at The Cornish farmers market Christmas fair this Saturday Dec.17th from 9 am – 1 pm

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22nd
Annual Cornish Christmas Carol Sing Along
The annual Cornish Carol Sing will be held on
Thursday, December 22, at 6 p.m.on the Green
across from Cornish General Store.
Dress warmly, and bring your friends.
All are welcome.
Shirley and Bob Bladen have invited us to join them
at the store for a hot beverage following the carol sing.

HONORING CES GRADUATES

Please remember to add your family members to the display here at Cornish Elementary School that honors our graduates. Any CES graduate who has graduated from high school is asked to send a photo and a brief biography, telling us what you are up to and especially any accomplishments. We are calling this “Where Are They Now?”
Sylvia Sivret, principal
Cornish Elementary School
Home of the Wildcats
Proud of Our Terrific Kids!

INVITATION TO THE CORNISH COMMUNITY

A 25th anniversary party is being planned for
Reverend Dale Louise Nicholas
on January 7th, 2012, at the Cornish Town Hall from 2 - 4 pm.
All are welcome.
Reverend Dale has been minister of the
United Church of Cornish and the Cornish Community for 25 years.
Come help us celebrate this very special event.
R.S.V.P. would be appriciated by December 30th.
Contact Marjorie Fletcher
mail to: 53 Whitewater Brook Road
Cornish, NH 03745
or telephone (603) 542-6841
or Barbara Balch: (603) 675-6073

During a recent meeting of the Neighbor-to-Neighbor service group it was suggested that all of us in the community be aware and mindful of the fact that the holidays can be a time when some among us are alone and lonely. We hope that everyone will pause for a moment to think about our neighbors, and who might benefit by some companionship - a visit, an invitation to a meal or such. It is not only Christmas day that is important, it is the entire season. Many of us already do include our elderly neighbors (or anyone who lives alone)in holiday events - this is a very thoughtful and caring community. The more we do for each other, the better we all feel. So enjoy the holidays, and please include your neighbors in holiday events.

A MESSAGE FROM THE UNITED CHURCH OF CORNISH

The United Church of Cornish wants to thank the cub scouts and boy scouts of troop 332 for their efforts for scouting for food on Nov. 12,2011. They brought in 2,062 pieces of food and money to buy stuff that did not come in as planned.

We want to also thank the Garden Club for collecting food at their December meeting in the amount of 32 items.

We also want to thank the Sr. Dinner who at their December meeeting also collected 57 items and money to buy necessary items for the food pantry.

Our community Food pantry housed at the United Church of Cornish serves Cornish, Plainfield and Meriden. With all of your generous donations we were able to provide 9 Thanksgiving baskets to folks who needed them this year.

Working Man’s Yoga

Want to stretch out?
Move more easily with less pain?
Gain greater range-of-motion?
Want to rejuvenate? Recover?

A men’s group for yoga in Cornish Flat.
Beginners and novices are welcome to these basic, easy weekly sessions.
During each session, instruction begins from wherever you are. If you are tight and need easy poses, this one hour weekly class is for you.

Mats and props are provided, although bring your own if you can. Also bring loose clothing (change at Tony’s studio).

The cost is $5 donation to cover the studio expense.
No charge for the instruction.
No waiver forms to sign either.
Yoga can greatly help and heal sore backs, sore wrists, knees, etc.

If you want to sign up contact Tony Newton… newton.tony432@gmail.com
(include your preference for day and time…we
are thinking Mondays around 5:30 to 6:30)

Instruction provided by Richard Thompson (over 20 years’ experience, including recoveries from several serious injuries to back, knee, foot).

CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE - by the Boy Scouts

Again this year the Cub Scout Pack 332
is selling beautiful balsam fir Christmas
trees at the Cornish General Store.

This is our major fund raiser to send
the boys on their annual outing to the
Boston Museum of Science.

The price is $30.00 and if you need
a tree delivered locally I could arrange that.

Just tag the tree you want,
and give me a call @ 542-2371.
Thank you Cub Scout Leader, Leo Maslan

Cornish Historical Society Meetings 2011-2012 - at Town Office Building
October 10 7 p.m., A Virtual Walking Tour through History in Cornish Flat
April 9, 7 p.m., Old Banjos and Old Songs
May 14, 7 p.m., The Supernatural in New Hampshire
June 11, 7 p.m., That Reminds me of a Story; Yankee Humor and the New England Storytelling trandition.

Cornish Community Farm

A reminder that all are welcome to attend planning meetings for Cornish Community Farm.

These are held every other Tuesday evening
(the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month) at 7 pm.

For more
information, please contact
Bill Gallagher(billegallagher@gmail.com)
or Jenny Lipfert (jenny.lipfert@gmail.com).
CORNISH COMMUNITY FARM NEWS

Here is more good news for the proposed Cornish Community Farm[CCF].

In earlier posts on Connect Cornish
I reported on work bees that produced an
attractive info/donor packet that was then mailed to
residents in Cornish, Meriden and Plainfield.

Almost immediately, a very gracious Cornish resident,
who will remain anonymous, made a $10,000 contribution.
The donation included a card with the statement
"we will get there and Cornish will be the better for it".
Additional donations have been received
ranging from $100 to $1,000.

The fundraising goal is $50,000, which will
take the property off the market.
This grassroots, fund-raising effort is
off to a very good start.

Well-known Meriden dairy farmer Steve Taylor
will be guest speaker at the CCF public forum
to be held Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2-4pm,
in the Cornish Town Office Building.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Steve is the retired Commissioner of Agriculture
for NH and also served as a University
of New Hampshire Trustee.
He is a popular public speaker.
The forum will also give residents the
opportunity to ask questions and learn
about the Cornish Community Farm.

Putnam Farm Project

For those who are interested in the status of the Putnam Farm in Cornish, here is some news about what has been accomplished so far and what the next steps are—as well as the start of a list of ways you may join in the effort to preserve this historic property!

First, to bring everyone up to speed: In 1765 early Cornish settlers Daniel and Anna Putnam acquired the property along the Connecticut River (949 NH Route 12A). The farm they established has been maintained in the Putnam family until today. In 2005 the present generation of Putnams decided to sell the 70 acres of field and forest, the 30 x 100-ft post-and-beam barn, and the 1780 brick house. With the reduction in asking price that has occurred over the last couple of years, several Cornish and area residents saw a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our community. The group shares a vision of preserving the historic buildings and returning the surrounding land to agricultural production in the form of a rural education center. We want to protect the property from non-agricultural development and contribute to the growing “locavore” movement by offering people of all ages instruction and assistance in growing fruits, vegetables, and livestock using sustainable methods. (If you would like to see a model of what we hope to become, please visit http://www.farminstitute.org or http://www.dacres.org/ .)
To do this, of course, we must first find a way to purchase the property.

Being a rather optimistic group, we have done the following:
1. A nonprofit corporation has been created and its articles of agreement filed with the New Hampshire State Department. The name chosen by the corporation is “Cornish Community Farm” (CCF). The incorporators are local residents Bill Gallagher, John Hammond, Clay Hawkins, Jenny Lipfert, and Betty Miller.

2. The corporation has documented a mission:
To provide stewardship of an historic Cornish property for the purpose of preserving the land and buildings and providing a model of innovative and sustainable agriculture for educational purposes. Specific goals include:
a. Securing a conservation easement;
b. Maintaining the productivity of a tract of prime agricultural land adjacent to the Connecticut River by employing sustainable agricultural practices;
c. Preserving the historic integrity and functionality of the farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings for the enjoyment, enlightenment, and use of the present and future
community of Cornish and its neighbors and visitors;
d. Offering demonstrations and experiential training in sustainable agricultural techniques to area growers (from backyard gardeners to present and future farmers);
e. Sharing knowledge and resources with other educational organizations dedicated to similar goals. 
 
3. We have secured a domain name: www.cornishcommunityfarm.org !

4. We have rented a post office box: Cornish Community Farm, P.O. Box 76, Cornish, NH, 03746

5. And last, but certainly not least, we have had many productive discussions with the Upper Valley Land Trust. While no formal agreement is yet in place, the UVLT staff shares our vision and enthusiasm and has been extraordinarily generous with their expertise. We envision a close ongoing working relationship.
At this point we would like to ensure that everyone who would like to participate in this effort has the opportunity to become involved. There is much work to be done!

Here are our immediate next goals:
1. Protect the property from non-agricultural development. Negotiations with the Putnams to remove the property from the market are well underway. While several donations have already been offered, we must now plan a formal fundraising campaign.

2. Establish a committed planning group/board of directors. One and all are welcome to join us during this exciting planning stage!

3. Draft a strategic plan. We plan to tackle this once a core planning group/board of directors has been established.

There are myriad ways you may become involved in growing the CCF—from becoming a board member to helping with fundraising, designing the website, or making a donation toward the purchase price. There is room for everyone to help, at every level of commitment of time and effort, now or at some point in the future. Planning meetings are now being held twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the farm. If you are inspired to join us at any stage in this long-term effort, please contact either Bill Gallagher (billegallagher@gmail.com) or Jenny Lipfert (jenny.lipfert@gmail.com). We would be delighted to hear from you! Or come visit our display in the little schoolhouse next to the Town Hall on the Cornish Fairgrounds during the Fair.
Servicelink Resource Center of Sullivan County, in partnership with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, would like to notify all Medicare Recipients that the annual Medicare Open Enrollment dates have changed for this year.

This Annual Open Enrollment Period will be held from October 15 - December 7 this year. This is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to review and compare new part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans for next year to see if there are other plans that may cost less and/or cover all of your medications. All Medicare recipients should review their current health and prescription drug plans during this time to be sure that you are receiving the best plan for your needs.

Please call your local ServiceLink Resource Center located in Claremont, NH at 603-542-5177 or 1-800-634-9412, today, to schedule a free and confidential appointment with a Certified Medicare Counselor to help you compare Medicare prescription drug plans and learn about the new changes to Medicare for next year - 2012.

This announcement has been created or produced by the State of NH with financial assistance, in whole, or in part, through a grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Federal Medicare agency.

Becky Rostron, CIRS/A
Certified Information and Referral Specialist
Certified Medicare Counselor
ServiceLink Resource Center
1 Pleasant St – Suite 105
Claremont, NH 03743

Tel: 603-542-5177 ext. 1400
The NH Preservation Alliance Old House & Barn Expo is coming!
Saturday & Sunday, March 24-25, 2012
Center of New Hampshire, Radisson Hotel
Manchester, NH
The Expo is back by popular demand with new vendors and educational sessions! This one-stop-shopping trade show helps old house and barn
owners and enthusiasts with appropriate and affordable solutions. You'll
have a chance to meet face-to-face with knowledgeable suppliers of repair
and restoration products and services, and gather valuable ideas from
hourly live talks and demonstrations. Energy savings, window repair, and weatherization techniques will be featured.
Please contact the Alliance if you are interested in sponsorship, exhibitor space, or educational session ideas.
603-224-2281 or bt@nhpreservation.org

CORNISH SCHOOL IS COLLECTING CAMPBELL LABELS

Once again the Cornish Elementary School will be collecting Campbell labels.
You can place either the entire label or the UPC code in a collection box that
will be placed in the school Cafeteria and the Town Offices. Thank you for
helping to provide educational material for our school.

Participating Products
BEVERAGES
•Campbell’s® Tomato Juices*
•V8® Vegetable Juice*
•V8 V-Fusion®*
•V8 Splash®*

BREAD
•Pepperidge Farm® Breads,
Croutons, Rolls & Stuffing

CEREALS
•Alpha-Bits®
•Post Bran Flakes™
•Cocoa Pebbles®
•Fruity Pebbles®
•Golden Crisp®
•Grape-Nuts®
•Great Grains®
•Honey Bunches of Oats®
•Honey-Comb®
•Post® Raisin Bran
•Post Selects®
•Post® Shredded Wheat®
•Waffle Crisp®

COOKING
•Campbell’s® Condensed “Great
for Cooking” Soups
•Swanson® Broth, Canned
Chicken & Cooking Stock
•Wolfgang Puck® Stocks and Broths
•Campbell’s® Beans

DAIRY
•Dannon® Danimals® Smoothies
•Dannon® Danimals® Double
Crush Cup™
•Dannon® Danimals® Coolision™
•Dannon® Dan-o-nino™ Drinks
•Dannon® Dan-o-nino™ Cups

FOOD STORAGE PRODUCTS
•Glad® Reusable Plastic
Containers
•Glad® Freezer Bags
•Glad® Food Storage Bags
•Glad® Sandwich Bags
•Glad® Plastic Wraps

FROZEN PRODUCTS
•Pepperidge Farm® Frozen
Garlic Breads, 3-layer Cakes,
Turnovers and Puff Pastry

MAGAZINES**
•PEOPLE
•Real Simple
•TIME
•Cooking Light
•Southern Living
•Health
•ALL YOU

PASTA
•SpaghettiOs® pasta

SAUCES & GRAVIES
•Campbell’s® Gravies
•Franco American® Gravies
•Pace® Salsas & Picante Sauce*
•Prego® Italian Sauces*
•Wolfgang Puck® Sauces*

SNACKS
•Emerald® Nuts Canisters
•Emerald® Peanuts
•Emerald® 100 Calorie Packs
•Emerald® Breakfast on the go!™
•Emerald® Trail Mix
•Emerald® Glazed Nuts
•Pepperidge Farm® Baked
Naturals®
•Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish®
Crackers and Grahams
•Pop Secret® 3 Count
•Pop Secret® 4 Count
•Pop Secret® 6 Count
•Pop Secret® 10 Count
•Pop Secret® 10 Count
Snack Size
•Cocoa Pebbles® Treats
•Fruity Pebbles® Treats

SOUPS
•Campbell’s® Chunky™ Soups
•Campbell’s® Chunky™ Chili
•Campbell’s® Condensed
Soups
•Campbell’s® Healthy
Request® Soups
•Campbell’s® Select
Harvest® Soups
•Campbell’s® Soups-
Microwavable Bowls
•Campbell’s® Soup at Hand®
•V8® Soups
•Wolfgang Puck® Soups

STATIONERY
•BIC® Dry Erase Markers
•BIC® Ecolutions™ Products
•BIC® Highlighters
•BIC™ Mailing Labels
•BIC® Mechanical Pencils
•BIC® Ball Pens
•BIC® Roller Pens
•BIC® Gel Pens
•BIC® Wite-Out® Brand
Correction Tape
*Cap required for submission in lieu of UPC
**Available on retail sales only
All trademarks are property of their
respective owners.

A MESSAGE FROM BILL LIPFERT
Connect Cornish readers might be interested to know of on-going railroad construction projects in Cornish as a result of the State of Vermont's successful application for federal High Speed Rail funding ("High Speed" in our neck of the woods means 79 MPH instead of the current 59 MPH -- not true high speed as exists in Europe and Asia).  The funding, matched dollar for dollar by the privately-held New England Central Railroad, is upgrading the track speed of the route used by the Amtrak Vermonter through Cornish and all the way from St. Albans, VT to the Massachusetts border.  When it's all done early next year, the train trip should be about an hour shorter than at present.
 
Today, crews are performing "directional drilling" under the pavement at Balloch's Crossing, installing new conduit runs for a new grade crossing warning system on Route 12A.  A new warning system is needed because of the faster train approach speeds at the crossing.  The equipment will include (for the first time in the 165 year history of Balloch) crossing gates that will lower across the road when a train is approaching, in addition to the current warning bell and flashing lights. 
 
Other work includes elimination of some of the unsightly telegraph line poles (using the rails themselves for electronic communication, instead) and replacement of the rail in a short section across from the Chase House.


Re: person looking for flat trails

(Older-middle age couple looking for a level/flatish bike trail; my bike is 
almost as old as I am (it was mine growing up and only has 1 speed...as fast as I can peddle.)  I was recently given the book of Town bike trails, by Annabelle Cone, but they all seem pretty hilly.....Hate to drive to Leb or 
Claremont. )

I just want to clarify that the bicycling Cornish booklet is not BY me, but by a lot of people listed inside the booklet. I also would like for people using the Connect Cornish list serv to consider not posting anonymously especially if the content of the message has names of other people in it. 

As for flat trails, there are rail trails in Claremont (behind the shops on 
Washington Street) and Lebanon (starting at the CCB) but beware, these are not paved but dirt. 
Also may I recommend the following web site: http://trailfinder.info/uppervalley

Happy riding,
Annabelle Cone


CORNISH LOCAL

West of Midnight is a book of poems written by Franz Douskey. Several of the poems were written while Franz was living in Cornish in the 70's and 80's. Some  of the poems reflect his thoughts and experiences while living in these hills. Franz was a great friend of my Grandfather, James Fitch. They shared their love of silence. They spent many hours together hoeing weeds and picking berries and apples, with very few words spoken. Time spent sitting at the kitchen table or a rocker on the porch,  sharing poetry, was special for my grandfather.  West of Midnight is available at Amazon.com, plus I will get a copy in the library soon.   


Jim Fitch

USE OF FLATWARE & DISHES

A reminder to go with the flatware....there is also a collection 
of 175 beautiful plates to go with those if desired.  

Sue Fitch 675-9391 or fitchfarm@gmail.com

Don’t Move Firewood!  

Pests that threaten the health of NH FORESTS do not travel far on their own.  They are moved long distances mainly by people transporting firewood. As many as 40% of vacationers bring firewood from out of state to NH’s campgrounds or seasonal homes. This long distance movement of firewood greatly increases the chances of introducing dangerous pests to our forests.  Some state’s laws ban the transfer of firewood from out of state; others have bans on moving any untreated wood from quarantined locations.  Currently, NH has a ban on firewood entering state-owned properties (unless kiln-dried, packaged).  I found how to identify the beetle and viewed the map of known infestations.  You can see these, as well as tree markings and signs of the ALB and EAB and other information, by going to http://extension.unh.edu/ALB/ALB_Resources.htm.

Those who visit forests, own forest lands, or those who use firewood and other forestry products should be aware and watch for the Asian Longhorned Beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer.  For more information or if you believe you have found the Asian Longhorned Beetle or Emerald Ash Borer, please contact: Chuck Hersey, Sullivan County Extension Forester with UNH Cooperative Extension at 863-9200.


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

INFO on NH Legislation and Proposed Bills

State House Vocabulary Lesson
Public Hearing - members of the public can sign up to give testimony or indicate their support/opposition to the bill in question.   

Work Session - members of the public can listen to discussion among sub-committee members, and can speak if the legislators wish.

Executive Session - members of the Committee debate bills and vote on their recommendation.  Members of the public can observe, but not speak.    

To find the text of any bill, go to http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/quick_search.html, and type in the bill number with no space between the letters and number (i.e. HB75 or HCR2).

To find the names of House committee members, 


 COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Plainfield/Meriden 4H group "Bloods Brook Bale Busters" has planned a 
community service project for this year.  We are hoping to donate time and labor to help out any of our neighbors in need, or who just don't have the time or enough hands to get some jobs done.  We are thinking of things like yard work, wood stacking, raking, etc.  We are a group of 8-15 year olds and will be supervised by parents. Help us reach our goal!
Please contact Meg Falcone 675-5203 or email
danmeg98@comcast.net
10/16

A MESSAGE FROM RICK MELLOH
This posting is primarily given as an aid to those who are new to the area, new to owning small animals and/or new to the ways of life in or near the forests of the northeast.

It is clear that the predator population in Cornish is again on the rise. There have been frequent sightings of multiple fox and auditory confirmation of a large band of coyotes working the area. Both fox and coyote are currently preoccupied with the burden of feeding near grown young with ravenous appetites. There is a lot of what is called feeding pressure. Hunting becomes much more urgent and selection of prey less discriminate.

Both fox and coyotes pose a great danger to small animals and fowl, day or night. Missing pets and missing fowl are common at any time of year in Cornish, but especially in summer. While it is nice to give a small dog, cat or chicken the freedom to roam, just be aware that it comes with a risk. Losses are fairly normal. Locking pets in at night will help mitigate losses.

POLICE MESSAGE
The Cornish Police Department utilized the CODERed system recently to notify residents of the Upper East Road area of a burglary in that area.    First, I want to announce that we have identified the burglar and obtained a written confession.     Second, if you live in the Upper East Road area, from Mace Road to the Flat, or on Clark Camp Road, you should have received this alert.    If you didn’t please visit the Town’s website to sign up for the message.   If you have already signed up and did not get the message, email me at Cornish.police@comcast.net. 

The REGIONAL BROADBAND INITIATIVES FORUM
made it clear that what we ALL can do to speed
up the process of the mapping of internet connectivity:
 
Take the “speedtest” on www.iwantbroadbandnh.org  –
whether you have broadband, dial up, or wireless access, etc.
 
It only takes a few minutes.
It provides the mapping project with real data
throughout our state.  

Thank you,   
 Robert Jaarsma

A MESSAGE FROM DOUG HACKETT
Cornish PD has been contacted by the new
Recruiting Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Western New Hampshire. 

Part of my duties will be recruiting adult
mentors for the 2nd Chance Program. 
They are hoping to identify potential mentors
in our communities who may have had some
difficulties with the law themselves, but
have turned their lives around.  

If you are, or know someone who fits this description,
please contact Chief Hackett
at Cornish.Police@comcast.net.

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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
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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. 
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.

CORNISH SENIOR LUNCH. Held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at noon at the Town Hall, Town House Road. 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.

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

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 4th 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

Historical Society building at Cornish Flat

HISTORIC PHOTOS
 See historic town Post Cards from Cornish Historical Society - Click Here

CORNISH HISTORICAL CENTER, 26 School Street, next to the Stowell Library in Cornish Flat,, is open from 9 a.m-12 Noon on the second Saturday of every month. Please drop by and check us out.

Cornish Historical Society
Meetings April-Ocotober, at the Town Office building, upstairs

Plainfield Historical Society Web site
Town of Plainfield Web site

BICYCLING THE TOWN HISTORY OF CORNISH, NH. bikeA 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.

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




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

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.

Recyling Ideas
You may  drop off OLD CELL PHONES at
Women’s Supportive Services in Claremont, NH, at 543-0155, (newly-named TURNING POINTS NETWORK), or WISE in Lebanon, NH, 448-5922. 
They distribute cell phones to women for safety purposes. Phones they are unable to use they recycle and receive a small donation for doing so.
The Cornish Recycling Center collects used RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES & OLD CELL PHONES & CHARGERS.  The phones will be refurbished and used in developing countries providing telephone services to areas that have never had phone service in the past. Cornish will receive a fee from NRRA (Northeast Resource Recovery Association) for each cell phone collected.  Bring your rechargable batteries and old cell phones to the Cornish Recycling Center on Saturdays from 9-2 p.m., or to the Cornish Town Offices. Collection bags and boxes will be at each location.
USED INK CARTRIDGES FROM INKJET PRINTERS can now be recycled as well.  Plastic mailers for the cartridges are available at the Cornish Town Offices or the Cornish School.  Simply place your used cartridge in the mailer and drop into any mailbox.  Postage is pre-paid and the Town of Cornish will receive money for each cartridge received. The cartridges are refilled and refurbished for distribution.

 

Blacksmith Shop Bridge