Opinion
Oxford County Democrat news
Feb 01, 2013 12:00 amREGION -- The Oxford County Democrats held their organizational meeting for the2013-2014 period and re-elected Cathy Newell of Greenwood as chair, Mike Broderick of Bethel as Vice-Chair/Chair's Designee for the Democratic State Committee, and Roy Gedat of Norway as Treasurer.
In other business, Rep. Sheryl Briggs of Mexico gave a short legislative report, and plans were announced for a Volunteer Recognition event on February 18 at the Oxford Casino. A Volunteer Dinner for the Mexico Office was held on January 17 at Brian's Bistro in Rumford with an excellent turnout.
The Chamber Chatter
Feb 01, 2013 12:00 amRumford Community Home and the Alzheimer’s Support Group are presenting Bill Kirkpatrick, Program Director for the Alzheimer’s
Association on February 20. Bill will present “Living with Alzheimer’s for Care Givers” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rumford Community Home, 11 John F. Kennedy Lane.
Don't trust city hall
Feb 01, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Do you worry about paying the bills? Do you hope the costs of necessities and taxes won’t go any higher? Do you have the feeling that those that impose taxes on you only care about their own salvation?
We, the people, are looked upon as purse fillers to those who intend to pull the purse strings. Believe it or not, a local government associate worker made that very comment to me. Would you call such a person a taxpayer advocate?
American Legion Post to help count homeless veterans
Feb 01, 2013 12:00 amDIXFIELD -- Swasey-Torrey Post 100 on Wednesday will assist in a statewide count of homeless veterans.
The intent is a statewide count of homeless individuals/families in the state. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community.
American Legion Posts from Norway, Paris, Oxford, and Dixfield are assisting in this worthwhile endeavor. They are hopeful that they will also be able to identify homeless veterans.
Not an us vs. them effort
Feb 01, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
First , I want to say , that I have many friends and acquaintances throughout the SAD 44 area as do all Andover folks. So the fact that Andover wishes to leave SAD 44 is not an us vs. them effort.
The Basket Lady
Feb 01, 2013 12:00 amIn the Good Humor Town, folks are pushing their way through an uncertain economy, a vicious flu season, and a bitterly cold January; so to brighten things up; Basket Lady came across a poem composed by an anonymous author that imparts a gentle wisdom about The Way to a Happy New Year.
To leave the old with a burst of song;
To recall the right and forgive the wrong;
To forget the things that bind you fast
To the vain regrets of the year that’s past;
To have the strength to let go your hold
Of the not worth- while of the days grown old;
Sincere appreciation
Feb 01, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
The family of Daniel "Danny" Ames wish to express their sincere appreciation to family and friends for cards, food, flowers and food donations.
We would also like to thank Thibault's Funeral Home for the outstanding service they provided during this difficult time.
Gary Wentzell,
Mexico
Search for meaning
Jan 25, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
To the citizens of Peru and beyond:
Search for Meaning; Author Viktor Frankl offered the thought that for everyone in a dire condition there issomeone looking down, a friend, family member, or even God, who would expect not tobe disappointed.
Man's Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling hisexperiences as a concentration camp inmate and describing his psychotherapeuticmethod of finding a reason to live.Cooking
Jan 25, 2013 12:00 amWarming up from the inside
The brief January thaw we recently experienced quickly changed into one of the coldest spells so far this winter. Add the cruel wind and going outside for any reason is a good reason to shiver. Bone-chilling cold is all I can think of to call it.
It’s at such times that hot food, in whatever form, is important to heat up our insides. Soups and stews are crucial parts of our diets during the winter, of course, but hot beverages can also make us feel more comfortable.
Find out for yourselves
Jan 25, 2013 12:00 amTo the Editor:
Peru taxpayers: All five selectmen are now going to be voted on for a recall.
If you choose to sign a petition, regardless which petition, please know the facts behind them. If you are unsure, you should never have signed them. Instead, you should go to the selectmen's meetings every Monday at 6 p.m. and see for yourself, or get a copy of the minutes, or better yet, listen to the meeting because they are all audio recorded and should be available.
