Opinion
A step back in time
Apr 20, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
In this day and age, phones, and more precisely cell phones, are the rage. It seems as though every person from five to 95 have one. They do things that people, I believe, couldn’t even imagine could be done even 10 years ago.
If you are a person along in years as I am, what I am about to talk about will make you smile. If you are in your teens or twenties or even thirties you may be awed or even stunned and may wonder how we ever survived in 1949.
Use of Dial Service 1949 Style
Planning meeting for Mountain Valley Kids Fest
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amRecently, Fred Allen (left), president of the Rumford Lodge of Eagles, presented checks to participating groups from last year's event for winning the best Child Advocacy Day event for 2011. Beside Allen, from left are Laurie Soucy (RSU 10 Wellness Team), Brian Bouchard (Rumford Fire Dept.), Justin Tibbetts (Rumford Falls Fireman's Relief), Chief Stacy Carter (Rumford Police Dept.), Bob Anderson (GRCC) and event chairman Richie Philbrick (Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts). Absent was representative for Mexico Police Explorers. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)
None of their business
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
If you go to the doctor or dentist, they might ask you if own a gun. If you say "yes," will government will or could call on you.
Be polite and tell whoever asked you, that is is none of their business. Veterans beware.
Larry Shaw,
Rumford
First choice for help for veterans
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
It's amazing how people forget that a time past was once a good time for all.
Dixfield Post 100 is not only a place for everyone to enjoy the friends and families of the past veterans but those of present wars. Bingo used to be a good thing of the past years, but it was and is not the main stay of the Legion.
An idea with zip!
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
I read with interest the article on the proposed zip line project in Rumford's Pennacook Falls and downtown area. It seems to me that a project such as this would prove to be a positive venture for the community.
As a young child growing up in nearby Weld in the 1950s, I remember often going to Rumford shopping with my parents. It was a very magical place to a young boy. The commerce on Congress Street was lively and bustling. There was vitality in the air. Christmas was really special!
Letter had severe inaccuracies
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
This is submitted to correct severe inaccuracies in a recent letter from Oxford County Treasurer Roy Gedat. The treasurer repeatedly asserts that proposed changes to the Land Use Regulation Commission will raise taxes in Oxford County, and for that reason he opposes changes to LURC.
Let’s take a closer look.
The Basket Lady
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amTruly hope everyone had a lovely Easter with lots of hidden eggs and prizes for the little ones. Of course, the miracle of Easter is that hope and life springs eternal for us all.
From the Kitchen Table, here are some egg-cellent household hints for your garden:
Looking for lost descendants
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
My name is Wilson Compton from Queensland in Australia. I am trying to locate some lost descendants that may live in your area.
John Albert Rogers was born in Nictaux, Nova Scotia. Canada in 1903. I know he lived at 26 Rumford Ave. for a number of years from 1937.
I would be most greatful if you might display my request to your readers. I wish your paper every success.
Wilson Compton,
22 Normanton Close,
Rosewood Q 4340,
Australia
The Chamber Chatter
Apr 13, 2012 12:00 amThe first Peak A Week hike is Wednesday with a hike to the Mexico Ledge. That brings back my own memories of hikes up there during high school days. The view of the River Valley is awesome. I couldn’t believe the sight the first time I went up the ledge! I believe this group still meets at 5 p.m. at the Rumford Information Center parking lot for these hikes.
Whoa, wait a minute
Apr 06, 2012 12:00 amTo the Editor:
It's that time of year again for Mexico budget meetings. The first few meetings were uneventful and not much could be done to change anything to save the taxpayers any money.
But the third meeting was unreal. The salary for the rec director went from $10,862 to $30,000. He was hired to do 20 hours per week, now he wants 32. What a rouse! He now makes more than our town employees with 10 years-plus of service!
