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Summer 2019 The purpose of this newsletter is to integrate and engage Rindge residents, the business community, and Franklin Pierce University in a positive and informative way. Enjoy! The Featured Businesses this Summer are Triumph Interiors and Identity Coffee Our mission: Triumph Interiors' mission is to create an Identity - Our Story energetic, positive environment that promotes a fulfilling buying and selling experience. Our highly trained designers and IMAGINE a community where each individual under- support staff are committed to transforming our client's visions stood that they were born with God given purpose - each having into tangible products and services. their own strengths, dreams, and ambitions. Rather than use these gifts solely for selfish gain, they could be used to make What we offer: the world a better place. Customer Care & Peace of Mind: We understand the many deadlines and budgets that have to be met. You can be confident that you will receive service that lives up to your standards. We are here for you! Showroom: Visit our updated showroom for samples and inspiration on your project. We are here to connect you with the products and resources you need to make your vision a reality. Complimentary Design: With the latest in design software, we can provide you with a rendered image of your project. We field measure the project, then our experienced designers draw up a fresh design. We pay attention to the details to ensure you get an accurate drawing. This simple idea is what compelled us to stop playing it safe and pursue our dream. It all started as we began to further understand out unique gifts and abilities. We grew in our confidence that we were meant for more. Our vision was to create a hub to inspire people to discover and become the person they were created to be, just like we had, all while drinking the finest coffee we could get our hands on. We call ourselves a lab because we want to be moldable. Whether it’s with our coffee, or our heart, mind, and soul, we are on a journey. Whether you are the laborer on the side of a volcano in Guatemala planting out next delicious bean, a young student unsure where life will lead, or the seasoned parent who thinks Delivery: The delivery of your products should not be a concern. it’s too late for them- let’s begin to dream again when we come We will do whatever it takes to make sure that your products to The Lab. are delivered on time and in pristine condition. Installation: We work with licensed installation professionals who will get the job done right the first time. An Independent Project Manager will be on-site to ensure that your project is completed to your satisfaction. IPM's have teams of experienced builders who can install any product that we sell. Licensed Electricians and Plumbers can be brought in as needed to ensure your project meets local building code. Do it right with an experienced installation professional! For more information go to: info@triumphkm.com
The Rindge Chamber of Commerce Got Lunch Program Announces Their New Home Six years ago, we put the Got Lunch program in place and as of the end of 2018 have provided over On May 1st, the Rindge Chamber of Commerce 77,000 meals to children in the Jaffrey and Rindge was welcomed into their new home by the Cathedral of Communities. We have delivered food to school-aged the Pines. Patricia Vargas, Board Member of the Rindge children for 6 summers and during school break for the Chamber and Executive Director of the Cathedral of the past 3 years. 1 ½ years ago, Healthy Kids, Weekend Pines invited the Chamber to move into the Cathedral with Meals was established to provide children with food a vote by the Cathedral Board. The Chamber was most gra- during the weekends when school is in session. This past ciously welcomed by everyone at the Cathedral and looks January we started a food pantry in the middle school and forward to spending many years collaborating with them. high school to serve the needs of the students. These expansions have been possible because of the support we receive. – Rev. David Jadlocki If you are interested in supporting the Got Lunch program, Healthy Kids Weekend Bags or the Jaffrey Rindge Middle & High School Food Pantry, please reach out to Rev. David Jadlocki at the First Congregational Church UCC, 6 Payson Hill Road Rindge, NH 03461 603-899-5722 or visit rindgeucc.org. On May 23rd, from 5:30pm-7pm, the Rindge Chamber held its Grand Opening and cutting Ceremony along with a Champagne toast. Monetary Awards were given to the town’s Family Festival and the Jaffrey Rindge Memorial Ambulance. After the ceremony, a Joint Cham- ber After-hours event was held by the Cathedral of the Pines. Both collaborated to make both events a big suc- cess. Thank you to the Jaffrey Chamber and all of our busi- nesses and community members who attended this event! Pictured: Reverend David Jadlocki, Pastor of The First Congregational Church and Society, with Terry Roddy of TD Bank and Secretary of the Rindge Chamber. Reverend Jadlocki was presented with a donation from the Rindge Chamber of Commerce. The Rindge Chamber voted to donate $150 to the Jaffrey/ Rindge ‘Got Lunch’ Program, as proposed by Terry Roddy, during their April Board meeting. The ‘Got Lunch’ program is funded by donations received from individuals, organizations, and businesses in the community. The program is run by volunteers and serves children in the For ALL of Your Insurance Needs! Jaffrey/Rindge community. The mission of the ‘Got Lunch Program’ is to ensure that all children always have access www.bellowsnichols.com Find us on Facebook! to healthy meals. New Ipswich Peterborough Antrim Hancock Jaffrey 878-4860 924-7155 588-3600 525-3342 532-5600 -2-
The Woodbound Inn's Wednesday Buffet Dinner Honors Rindge Veterans The Woodbound Inn continues its’ $14.00 Buffet Dinners to benefit non-profit organizations. Four dollars of each meal purchased by a patron is given to a non-profit for two Wednesdays in a row. The Veterans received a generous donation from this event due to the patrons who supported them and from the Inn itself. They also received a monetary donation from the Rindge Chamber to help with their ongoing efforts to preserve the historical monuments in town along with giving scholarship money, organizing Memorial Day and attending in Uniform memorial services of those who served their country. Rudy Rosalez, owner of the Woodbound Inn has been doing the Wednesday dinner buffets for close to a year now. His generosity has helped several non-profits to continue their passion by having this wonderful event every Wednesday night. A big thank you to Rudy and the Woodbound Inn for their continued support in the Monadnock region! Co-Ed Adult Softball at Wellington Conant Scholarship Awards “STRIKE 3, YOUR OUT!” You can hear it load and The Rindge Chamber of Commerce will be clear with the lights shining bright on the field, it’s that time presenting four graduating seniors this year, with $500 again, co-ed adult soft ball season at Wellington Field. Scholarship Awards. Two of these scholarships will be The 2019 Co-Ed Adult Softball League consists of four given to Vocational students and two will be for College teams: Hackers, Avatars, Ji-Cal and Flatliners. Players on bound students. The Chamber has chosen students who all teams are local residents who have grown up playing have maintained good grades and have participated in or simply have a love for the game. Each team plays ap- Community Service during their years in High School. proximately 2 games per week during the regular season. Starting at the beginning of May and continuing through These Scholarship funds will be awarded at the senior playoffs in mid-August this full scheduled softball league is recognition night at Franklin Pierce University held June slightly competitive in nature, but fun for all who play and 13th at 6:30pm at the Franklin Pierce University Field come to watch the games. If you are looking to catch a House. game, stop by the field on a Tuesday or Thursday night be- tween 6:00-10:00, or on Sunday evenings between 4:00- We wish all senior graduates the best of luck in 8:00. You’re guaranteed to see some good match ups…. their future endeavors! PLAY BALL! -3-
Rindge Recreational Department Summer Camp 2019 Le Tour De Common Road Race 2019 Day Camp (1st-5th grade) June 24th-Aug 9th Teen Camp (6th-9th grade) June 24th-Aug 9th Early Bird Discounts end on May 24th!!!! We have options for the whole family! We will be offering a free kids fun run, 5K, and 10K. We will also be offering raffle prices! Memorial Day 2019 Where: Town Common When: Saturday, August 3rd at 8:30 AM Preregister at rindge.recdesk.com Come join the Rec Department on the commons for lunch. We will be serving hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Challenger International Soccer Camp 2019 Where: Town Common Date: Monday, May 27th Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Independence Day Celebration 2019 Who: Ages 3-16 When: August 12th-16th Where: Wellington Park - Rindge, NH Register online at www.challengersports.com Where: Franklin Pierce University When: Saturday, July 6th at 5:00 PM We will have old fashioned lawn games, live music, and fireworks. -4-
Earth Day Is Every Day On Friday, April 26th, Professor Paul Kotila’s Thank you to all who spent valuable time cleaning Franklin Pierce University science lab participated in up Rindge Roadsides for our 28th Annual Earth Day. This an Earth Day event. Teams were assigned to conduct week long cleanup project is made possible thanks to recycling audits at specific campus buildings. Equipped the support of our Rindge Public Works Department and with clipboards and checklists, teams dug through the NH Dept of Transportation. The week began with the trash and recycling bins to see if people were recycling Rindge Chamber of Commerce passing out Blue Bags at according to the guidelines. the Transfer Station. Residents were also able to pick up Blue Bags locally at TD Bank, the Library, the Post Office The results showed that most people are not sure what and many other busy spots in town. can be recycled. Despite wet spring weather, many individuals and 1. Paper should be clean and dry. groups turned in roadside trash filled bags to the Rindge Woman’s Club at the Transfer Station as planned. Each 2. Only #1 and #2 plastic bottles should be recycled. filled bag earned a raffle ticket entry for (2) adult and Bottles should be rinsed. Caps should be removed (2) child drawings. Prizes included (2) $50 TD Bank gift and thrown away. cards and (2) $25 WalMart gift cards. Many thanks to 3. When in doubt, check for a recycling symbols. If it's Jared Reini of Select Concrete Plumbing for donating the not there, throw it out. WalMart cards! With so much plastic ending up in the ocean, it’s important We still see many residents out there cleaning up the to recycle what we can. Unfortunately, even one or two roads. Thank you! Filled bags can be brought to the dirty or improper items in a recycling bin contaminates Transfer Station during regular hours. Rindge looks so the whole container and causes everything to be thrown much nicer thanks to your efforts! While we marvel at in the trash. Recycling is becoming expensive as fewer the beauty surrounding us, we realize that it takes a little companies are willing to accept and process recycled loving care by us all, every day to maintain it. materials. The best way to cut back on plastic and paper EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY. waste is to avoid using it in the first place, but if you must, please make sure you recycle it properly. The Earth - Pat Martin thanks you! -5-
What is the Rindge Woman's Club and What Does It Do? The Rindge Woman’s Club, organized in 1967, works for the benefit and welfare of the community by sponsoring, supporting, or donating to cultural, civic, charitable, and educational opportunities and programs. Some of our projects throughout the year include Earth Day Clean-Up, tending and maintaining the Mothers’ Garden at Cathedral of the Pines, co- sponsoring Candidates’ Night with the Chamber of Commerce, Scholarship Awards, and providing financial support for many community organizations. An interesting program is scheduled for most of our monthly meetings, and we enjoy an annual Holiday Luncheon in December and an Ice Cream Social at our Annual Meeting in May. We are involved in many fundraising opportunities during the year and new ideas are always welcome! Interested in becoming a member? Women who would like to become more involved in our community are welcome. Our meetings, held the first Thursday of every month, except January and February, are open to all. Please join us. For more information, please visit our website, www.rindgewomansclub.org, or send an email to rindgewomansclub@gmail. com. News from the Rindge Woman’s Club Our first summertime activity will be our annual Plant Sale to be held in conjunction with the Town-Wide-Yard-Sale on June 1st starting at 8 AM on the grounds of the Advent Lutheran Church located on Rt 202. We always have many perennial varieties at great prices! At the Plant Sale we will also be kicking off our annual Summer Raffle! Many of you have seen us in the past set-up at TD Bank, Market Basket, Walmart, and the Transfer Station. We will be selling raffle tickets at these locations again throughout the summer. Our prizes this year include a $100 Visa gift card, a handmade fabric-art 3 dimensional wall hanging, a Lego set, a trail camera, and a Clark Memorial/YMCA 3 month family membership. When you see us, please stop by and say hello! On another note, we have changed the date of our annual Harvest Fair to September 28th. It will still be held at the Rindge Memorial School as in past years, and will be fun for all. Vendors who would like an indoor space are invited to contact us. Please visit our website at rindgewomansclub.org or contact us at rindgewomansclub@gmail.com Guns Bought Sold Repaired Mon - Fri 10-7, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-4 Corner Rt. 31 & 124, Mason NH • 603-878-2854 www.oldglorygunsandammo.com -6-
The Rindge Veterans 20th Anniversary Ingalls Memorial Library Summer This year marks the Rindge Veterans 20th Reading Program Anniversary. Their dedication to our town and the upkeep Summer is coming, and with it comes the of the War Memorials around town is commendable. Summer Reading Program at Ingalls Memorial Library! All Their goal is to continue the remembrance of Veterans children, teens, and adults are invited to read throughout who have fought in past wars, to keep America safe and the summer to win great prizes! Patrons can register and to continue the motto “freedom reigns”. Within the past pick up their reading logs any time starting on June 17th. year, the Veterans have repaved the walkway between the memorial flags with a veteran’s brick remembrance We’ll have weekly events for teens, which will range from circle including the names of veterans and dates served, drop-in activities to parties! Everyone can win prizes continue the upkeep of the war memorial plaques, throughout the summer for both reading and participating. benches in need of repair, update flags in the town, and The Teen Garden will also be in bloom, so tweens and continue to participate in monthly meetings as well as teens are invited to help out! fundraising, to keep the Rindge historical sites beautiful. This past year they earned money by selling calendars There will be ongoing events for children and families: that depicted photos of Veterans participating in events every week we’ll have family story time, drop-in crafts, within our town throughout the years. These dedicated Lego Club, and special events! Kids can read and attend men donate their time at Memorial funerals for others programs to win prizes. The Library will also be at the who have served our country as well as organizing our Rindge Farmer’s Market, so stop by! Keep an eye out for annual Memorial Day parade. Finally, these honorable the calendar to find out the details! men also give an annual donation of $1000 to Conant High School for a senior student Scholarship Award. The Grand Finale for the Children’s Summer Reading Program will be on Saturday, August 10th, with a performance by the Hampstead Stage Company. Save the date- it’ll be a great show! Please contact marybeth@ingallslibrary.com with any questions! Assistance to help SENIORS LIVE A FULL LIFE The Honorary Members of the Rindge Veterans, Rick Griffith and Brenda Lashua, will be giving these great men a 20th Anniversary Celebratory dinner at their home in June which is very much deserved. Thank you all for your continued efforts to keep these historical memories alive by the hard work that you continue to do in the town of Rindge. We salute you… SCHEDULE A TOUR: 603-924-3691 Buying, building or refinancing? I can help. Becky Ryll Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS ID#: 466493 1-603-532-4136 becky.ryll@td.com tdbank.com/beckyryll TD Bank, N.A. | Loans subject to credit approval. | Equal Housing Lender -7-
Rindge Conservation Offers Summer Hike Series Join the Rindge Conservation Commission this summer on four hikes and one paddle to explore beauti- ful trails and wetlands in our town. Each outing will be led by an experienced Conservation Commission mem- ber who is knowledgeable of the history and unique natural resources present on the conservation lands. The 1-hour hikes begin at 1:30 p.m., are free of charge, follow well-defined trails and are held rain or shine. Please protect yourself with sun screen and bug spray, and bring a bottle of water. • June 23, Contoocook Marsh Conservation Complex. Meet at the parking area on County Road (off US 202 about 1.5 miles north of Route 119). • July 14, Tetreault Park. Meet at the entrance area on Rand Road (off US 202 about 1.8 miles south of Route 119). • August 18, Converse Meadow Paddle Tour and Hike. Both hikers and paddlers meet at the entrance area off Converseville Road (off Route 119 about 3.3 miles east of US 202). Those taking the Paddle Tour need to bring their own canoe/kayak, paddles and life jackets. • September 22, Miriam Hunt Memorial Town Forest. Meet at the entrance located on Route 119 opposite Cut- ter Hill Road and Crowcroft Pond (about 2.5 miles east of US 202). Your Rindge Conservation Commission and Corps have been hard at work clearing brush and main- taining trails for your long-term enjoyment of these special places. Trail maps of the conservation lands are now available on TrailFinder (www.trailfinder.info), where you can see pictures and learn more about each trail. Questions? Email the Conservation Commission at rindgeconcom@town.rindge.nh.us -8-
Emergency Management Preparation N.H. Department of Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management encourage all residents to download the app NHALERTS to stay informed of any natural disasters that may be coming their way. The following topics are ones that we may experience here in North East. Hurricanes: • Listen to radio or TV emergency broadcasts and follow instructions • If near shore, move valuables to upper floors • Store or tie down outdoor furniture • Close shutters, cover windows with plywood (do not tape) • If evacuating, turn off water and electricity. Unplug appliances (do not touch if wet) • If staying, keep away from windows, doors, outside walls. Do not open windows • Avoid downed wires. Do not drive Flooding: • Listen to radio or TV emergency broadcasts and follow instructions • Do not go near, walk, swim, or drive through flood water • Store or tie down outdoor furniture • Turn off water and electricity, if instructed. Unplug appliances (do not touch if wet) • If deep water, let it flow in basement (may avoid structural damage) • No sandbags on outside of your house (adds pressure) • Avoid downed power lines • Do not drink tap water (may be contaminated) • Move valuables to upper floors Lightning: • Stay indoors • Don’t touch or use appliances, faucets, shower, phones or electrical equipment • Avoid steel reinforced buildings and metal • Avoid structures in open areas, hilltops, beaches or water • Forest: stay low under a low dense tree • Boat: go ashore • Car: stay in car until storm passes • Open area: stay low and crouch • Do not bunch up with other people, spread out • If hair stands on end, kneel, bend forward, put hands on knees For more information download the NHALERT app or visit https://www.readynh.gov/ -9-
This summer, the University of New England College of Dental Medicine (UNECOD) in Portland, ME will be partnering with Dr. Zane Broome of Monadnock Dental Associates (MDA) to send one of their dental students, Dr. Kathleen Lamontagne of Manchester, NH, to spend June, July and August under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Broome. Due to Dr. Broome’s philosophy of individualized, health based, minimally invasive care to people in all stages of life, the UNECOD sought out Dr. Broome to become a faculty member of the school and host one of their dental students as part of their externship program. Both of MDA’s current doctors, Dr. Zane Broome and Dr. Sandy Lor, are looking forward to working with Dr. Kathleen Lamontagne. Feel free to swing by the office and meet our extern, as she would love to make your acquaintance. If you or someone you know needs optimal dental care, free from third party limitations, MDA would love to have an introduction. The office is located in Jaffrey, NH next to the ambulance garage on Rt. 124. To contact the office, feel free to call at (603) 532-8720, email at office@monadnockdental.com or find us on the web at www.monadnockdental.com. Kevin Avard Speaks at Republican Committee in Rindge The Rindge Jaffrey Fitzwilliam Republican Committee is dedicated to keeping America and New Hampshire great by preserving freedom, limited government, and unlimited opportunity for all. We believe the best way to accomplish this is by electing Republican candidates at all levels of government: local, state, and federal. We hold regular monthly meetings at 7 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month in the Rindge Meeting House, 6 Payson Hill Road, Rindge. We usually have guest speakers at our meetings including elected officials, Republican candidates for office, and other prominent Republicans. For example, at our April 2019 meeting former state senator Kevin Avard discussed current happenings in the state government. He described how the Democrats who currently control the NH House and Senate are trying to put $400 million in new taxes on the backs of New Hampshire taxpayers by creating an income tax, establishing a capital gains tax, and raising business taxes. Kevin, who lost his state senate seat by a very narrow margin in 2018, also said “not to count him out on future elections”, which everyone was happy to hear. All registered Republicans and independents are welcome to attend so please join us at our next meeting! Jim Qualey- Chairman RJFRC -10-
Pennies for Pumps Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Our Mission: Center In Need of Volunteers Pennies for Pumps is a club started by Franklin Are you looking for a way to make a difference Pierce students in April of 2018. Pennies for Pumps is in your community? By volunteering just one to two a group advocating and educating about diabetes. The hours a week with Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Center’s group started after a friend was diagnosed as a type one Neighbors-In-Deed program, you can have a direct impact diabetic at age 20. After seeing the hardships that he and on the life of one of your fellow community members who his family went through, they wanted to get involved and is struggling to remain living independently in their home. make a difference. The group began by getting approved Neighbors-In-Deed matches volunteers one-on-one to by the Student Government Association on campus. Their seniors, adults with disabilities, or veterans to provide first fundraiser was a penny wars, this is a competition that ongoing companionship and support. Volunteers may went on between the upperclassman, underclassman, help their care recipient go to the grocery store or pick up and staff/faculty. The group raised approximately $147 a prescription, go out for coffee, sit and chat over a puzzle and donated it to the American Diabetes Association. The or, perhaps, go for a scenic drive. Matches are made easiest way to gather money is through excess change based upon shared interests and/or life experiences, people do not use. This is where the name Pennies for proximity between people’s homes and expectations. Pumps came about. The word ‘pumps’ derives from diabetic pumps, an extreme expense for those with If an ongoing volunteer role doesn’t fit what you’re looking type one diabetes. Throughout the year, they have also for, but you would like to help a neighbor remain in their conducted a t-shirt fundraiser where 150 people signed home, consider an episodic opportunity being a volunteer up to purchase shirts! The money that will be raised from driver or handyman. this will go to the JDRF, a research organization for type one diabetes. The group traveled to Boston back in March To learn more about the Neighbors-In-Deed program or to attend the ‘Type One Nation’ event hosted by the JDRF. the other volunteer roles, call or email Jazmin Belcoure at They learned to understand type one diabetes better, got 603-357-6893 or jbelcoure@mfs.org. to connect with those living and affected by diabetes, and even attended an advocacy presentation so they can get involved more outside campus. Pennies for Pumps did a presentation about their trip at Franklin Pierce’s Academic showcase this past April. As the club grows, they want to eventually be able to assist Rindge residents who are struggling with medical expenses in relation to diabetes. Their goal is to help those in need and educate the campus on diabetes. Their club advisor is Thomas Bennett, a local resident of Rindge and a professor at the college. If anyone wishes to donate a penny jar full of change you can contact our club at PenniesForPumps@franklinpierce.edu Follow our story on Instagram: @penniesforpumps -11-
One World Play Celebrate the Success of Solarize In April, the Rindge Chamber donated two One Monadnock with us! World Play indestructible soccer balls to a team of five You're invited to the party! adults and four teenagers from Monadnock Bible Baptist Church who traveled to Zambia to serve with Grace and The non-profit Solarize Monadnock campaign Truth Ministries. The balls, which are designed for use on has been helping residents of Rindge, Fitzwilliam, rough terrain in undeveloped areas, went to two remote Peterborough, Sharon and Hancock go solar this villages near the Eastern Province of Chipata in western year, before the end of the 30% federal tax credit! Zambia. The campaign ends on July 1st. Thursday, June 27th, 6:00-8:00 at the Fitzwilliam Inn! 62 NH Route 119 West, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 • Free event with light refreshments (cash beer & wine available) • Celebrate a successful campaign with volunteers, participants and Revision Energy • Please RSVP: solarizemonadnock@gmail.com (so we know to expect you!) Final Solar Home Open House Missed the Solar Home Open Houses? Join us on Saturday, June 8th at 10 AM at 76 Upper Gap Mtn Rd, Troy, NH 03465 to view a solar barn!! The children in these villages had been playing with makeshift balls created from discarded plastic bags and rope. The teens on the trip ran a Vacation Bible School with the kids then introduced and learned some new games from the village children. Thank you, Solar Home Hosts We are very grateful to the Dicklers, the Hunts, Dwight Schenk & Julie Flood-Page, the Silvermans, and the Pinneys for sharing their solar installations with the community. Thank you to our sponsors Franklin Pierce University, Bar Harbor Bank, Belletetes Hardware in Jaffrey, and Savron Graphics have been an integral part of making the Solarize Monadnock campaign in Fitzwilliam and Rindge a success! Thank you to the Fitzwilliam Library and the Ingalls Memorial Library in Rindge for hosting information sessions on solar. Information Fitzwilliam: Stephanie Scherr, SSfossilfree603@ gmail.com Rindge: Patricia Martin, PMartin2894@yahoo.com SolarizeMonadnock.com Solarize Monadnock is an independent project of the Monadnock Energy Hub. The governments of participating towns have no liability for this program. -12-
Operation Can Tab Join CVTC’s Rindge Team Our Mission: What do Marilyn Griska, Sue Campbell, Bill Morse, Linda Dodge, John Bonell and Scott Ames have Operation Can Tab was created in the winter of in common? They are part of our great team of Volunteer 2016, but recognized as an official club by the Franklin Drivers in Rindge. Pierce Student Government Association in March of 2018. The purpose of Operation Can Tab is to fundraise Since 2008, CVTC has been providing no-fee for Shriners Hospitals in a way that not only brings transportation to people who do not have access to communities together, but creates a habit for recycling transportation because of their age, ability, income, and collecting can tabs. We collect can tabs from those and/or life circumstance. Trip purposes include non- who we give our personalized buckets to and beyond. Our emergency medical and social service appointments collections have come from students, faculty, community and purchasing basic needs like food and medicine. members and families from across the U.S who have CVTC serves 34 towns in the Monadnock Region. heard about our mission. So far in 2019, CVTC has received approximately 235 ride We conduct semester long competitions among teams on requests from 19 Rindge residents. 133 of these rides campus to win a prize for collecting the most can tabs. were taken by our Volunteer Drivers in Rindge. 43 rides Operation Can Tab has also be working on other projects were taken by six Jaffrey drivers, 32 by six Peterborough and ideas to further fund these non-profit children’s drivers, two rides each by Hancock, Fitzwilliam and hospitals. This past winter, we hosted an event on campus Keene drivers and one from New Ipswich. Our drivers and hand-made twenty fleece blankets for the Shriners can elect to help out in neighboring towns, based on Hospital patients in Springfield, MA. their schedules. Rindge riders have the highest number of requests for transportation of our 34 towns. We are always seeking new drivers! CVTC Volunteer Drivers select open rides based on their own availability. They donate their time and can elect to receive monthly mileage reimbursement at $0.41/mile. Visit www.cvtc-nh.org. or call 603-821-0569 and speak with a Transportation Coordinator for more information. Join us! Our goal is to collect more can tabs each semester and get the whole campus and community to turn collecting into a habit. In the past three years, we have collected over four hundred pounds of can tabs, with another competition collection on the way this spring. We have been recognized by The Exchange, student documentary videos, and The Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club. If anyone from the community has can tabs to donate, they can contact OPCanTab@franklinpierce.edu! Sincerely, Operation Can Tab FPU Where to find us on social media: @Operationcantab – facebook, Instagram and twitter. -13-
Rindge Fire Department—Important Reminders Barn Yard Safety: Millions of dollars are lost and lives of thousands of animals taken every year due to barn fires. Due to the materials that barns are typically made up of, it allows for fire to spread rapidly often times leaving the cause of the fire undetermined. However, barn fires where the cause was determined, it was due to electrical and heating appliances. Barn fires are preventable and can be avoided with simple maintenance checks. - Check your local building codes to make sure you have the appropriate fire alarm system, sprinkler system, ABC-type extinguishers, etc. - Make sure all wiring is free from damage - Dust and cobwebs around electrical outlets and lights are removed - Feed, hay, straw, and flammable liquids are stored away from the main barn - Hazard checks take place on a set schedule You can visit https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/BarnSafetyChecklist.pdf for more information. Chicken Coup Safety: Raising chickens has become a popular hoppy in New Hampshire. Many people enjoy raising chickens as their pets or livestock. Here are a few safety tips to help keep your family, property, and furry friends safe. - Secure heat lamps properly to avoid them from knocking over. Don’t just relay on the lamp clamps - Do not allow other animals to roam freely near heat lamps and space heater. - Have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician - Use only electrical equipment made for agricultural or commercial use. - Do not use extension cords in the coop To help prevent fires, choose light fixtures with covers to prevent dirt, moisture , and breaking Store baled hay away from livestock and should not be near anything that can burn BBQ season is here! For your safety, we ask that grills be placed at a safe distance away from the home and other structures. This includes placing grills away from deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Children and pets should be kept at least three feet away from the grilling area to prevent any injuries and burns. Propane and charcoal barbeque grills should only be used outside. It is always important to keep your grill clean by removing grease and fat build up from the grates and trays below. And most importantly, never leave your grill unattended! -14-
The Chamber Thanks the Town and Businesses for the Family Festival Donations A big thank you to the Town of Rindge and to all of the Businesses for have donated monies for this year’s “Family Festival.” As some of you may remember, the Chamber funded the monies for the fireworks with Business donations coming in to help. Because of this costly expense, our cash flow was declining, making it impossible for the Chamber to use its’ money to help businesses and other organizations. Since then we have been able to give donations to the Rindge Veterans Association, Villi Poni Sanctuary, The Robotics Team, Destination Imagination, 1894 Ingalls Library, Conant High School Scholarships, Jaffrey/ Our Board thanks the town of Rindge for this opportunity Rindge Memorial Ambulance, Rindge 250th (monetary to be able to use our income in a way that is productive and bands), Got Lunch Program, and the Family festival to bringing Business, Community and the University for 2019. together. Jaffrey Rindge Memorial Ambulance Thanks to Pat Harris, a current Board Member of the Jaffrey Rindge Memorial Ambulance for reaching out, the Chamber is presenting a $250 donation to the Jaffrey/ Rindge Memorial Ambulance Organization. This money will be put towards new communication Radios for emergencies within the Monadnock area. The Chamber has also been able to afford to create two new brochures for the town. The first brochure is intended to promote businesses and the second, to encourage people to move to the area. We are now in the process of doing a map brochure with the Jaffrey Chamber as well which should be out by the end of the year. The Chamber has been able to afford to make ‘informative’ Candidates booklets for Candidates night for the past 3 years, which is Jaffrey Rindge Memorial Ambulance is a non-profit an expense due to the amount of copies we need to pass serving the Monadnock areas of Jaffrey and Rindge. out to patrons. We have also reached out to Businesses Each one of us knows how frightening it is to have a loved for ideas on how we can better promote them. one very sick and in need of immediate help. Please do all you can to help this wonderful team of skilled, hard- Finally, this year we have finally found a home. From working people so that they can better serve all of us in meetings at the fire station to meetings at Candice town. Up to date equipment means so much when there Starrett Real Estate, we have been welcomed by some is an emergency. wonderful people, but now we are permanently housed at the Cathedral of the Pines. We will have more time to reach out to businesses as needed, expand our website, continue out connections with Franklin Pierce University, and help others in need within the community. The Chamber will always be there to help out with the Family Festival monetarily and at the event, but we feel that we are much more viable for the community without the responsibility of the entire expense of the Family Festival Fireworks. -15-
Sometimes, the key to happiness is finding the key to the right home. Let us help you find it. Candice Starrett Rose Smiga St Cyr Roberta Letourneau Jackie Kiley Melissa Duckworth -16-
Summer is BBQ Season Enjoy these easy, delicious recipes to spice up your BBQ’s all summer long! Pair the California Grilled Chicken with some grilled or roasted vegetables and you’ll have yourself a quick, healthy dinner. California Grilled Chicken Ingredients • 3/4 c. balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp. garlic powder • 2 tbsp. honey • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tsp. italian seasoning • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts • 4 slices mozzarella • 4 slices avocado • 4 slices tomato • 2 tbsp. freshly sliced basil, for garnish • Balsamic glaze, for drizzling Directions 1. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, oil, and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken and marinate 20 minutes. 2. When ready to grill, heat grill to medium-high. Oil grates and grill chicken until charred and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. 3. Top chicken with mozzarella, avocado, and tomato and cover grill to melt, 2 minutes. 4. Garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a53158/california-grilled-chicken-recipe/ but, don’t forget about dessert… S'mores Ingredients • 1 large marshmallow • 1 graham cracker • 1 chocolate bar Directions 1. Heat the marshmallow over an open flame until it begins to brown and melt. 2. Break the graham cracker in half. Sandwich the chocolate between the cracker and the hot marshmallow. Allow the marshmallow to cool a moment before eating. This traditional summer time favorite can be up scaled in many different ways: use thin mints instead of graham crackers or try Nutella instead of a chocolate bars. -17-
Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family Annett Wayside Park • Location: On Route 119, Cathedral Rd, Rindge, NH • Activities: Picnicking • Amenities: Picnic tables, pit toilets • Fee: None • Operation Schedule: Mid-May to Early-November • Acreage: Part of Annett State Forest, 1,494 acres • Number of Campsites: None • More Information: Annett Wayside Park is part of the 1,494 acre Annett State Forest and is located near the Cathedral of the Pines National Shrine. It is a beautiful spot for picnicking. A 1/4 mile hiking trail offers a pleasant stroll to the edge of Black Reservoir. • Annett Wayside Park is unstaffed but is open to the public year-round at no charge. Gates are open during daylight hours from mid-May and close in early November. Picnic tables and pit toilets are available. https://www.outdoorsy.com/guide/annett-wayside-park-nh Mount Monadnock Monadnock State Park is located in and around the 3,165-ft. Mount Monadnock. The park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands. In 1987, Mount Monadnock was designated a National Natural Landmark. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities. Operating Schedule: Monadnock State Park is open year-round. Day use fees at staffed entrances are required daily. Camping fees are also required daily. The Old Toll Road will be staffed and visitor services will be provided starting on the weekend of April 14th. Day use fees will be required on days when the area is staffed. Please call Monadnock State Park with any questions. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands. Hikers interested in finding out what the conditions are prior to heading out can call the park directly at (603) 532-8862. - https://www. nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/monadnock-state-park D Revised April 2015 -18-
Converse Meadow-Rindge The Town of Rindge donated the Converse 1930s and was not replaced. Uses Hiking, snowshoeing, Meadow conservation easement to the Monadnock and cross country skiing are welcome. Please leave Conservancy with the intention of keeping the land open only footprints. Stone work along the dam at Converse to the public for hiking. The Town maintains a1.5 mile Meadow at the old mill site. Locator Map A Guide to The loop trail on the property. The trail traverses the property’s Monadnock Conservancy is a regional land trust whose hemlock and hardwood groves and affords views of purposes are to identify, promote, and actively seek beautiful open wet lands. The trail is a relatively easy protection of lands with natural, aesthetic, and historic hike on an old, unmarked woods road. Property History significance in the Monadnock Region; and to monitor This property is host to a historic mill site that predates and enforce the protection of lands in the trust. This 240 revolutionary times. This mill was the first grist mill in acre easement is located in Rindge, New Hampshire, and town, and though the original build date is not known, provides wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities very early records date to 1762. The mill was sold in 1775, and close to routes 119 and 202. Converse Meadow is owned it then became a sawmill. Over fifty years later, it burned, and maintained by the Town of Rindge, which purchased and was bought by the property’s namesake, Joshua it in 2004 to prevent the land from being developed. The Converse, in 1845. The mill produced boxes until it was property is host to an old mill site, two beaver wetlands, next sold in 1923, at which point it produced lumber, and a diverse mix of forest communities. shingles, and cordwood. 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We hope you enjoy the Summer 2019 issue of our community newsletter! Please feel free to send in articles, announcements, recipes, or poems; we will try to print as much as we can, but please keep your submissions to a 200-word maximum. All written articles should be in Word format. Business card size advertisements are available and should be emailed in PDF or JPEG format. All ads and articles should be e-mailed to newsletter@rindgechamber.org. Please see pricing: Rindge Chamber Member: Business card size (3.5" x 2") ad - $15.00 Business card size ad & 200-word article- $25.00 Non-Member: Business card size (3.5" x 2") ad- $25.00 Business card size ad & 200 Word article- $35.00 Non-profit Organization Articles- Free All advertisements and articles for the Fall 2019 - Sept/Oct/Nov newsletters are due by August 10. Please send payments to: Rindge Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 911 Rindge, NH 03461 Please come and visit us in our new home! The Rindge Community Newsletter is a publication of the Rindge Chamber of Commerce and is provided free of charge as a public service. We welcome submission of content relevant to our community. All articles will be published at the discretion of the Newsletter Committee. Inclusion of an article or advertisement in the newsletter, does not constitute or imply an endorsement or promotion of any associated individual, organization, or viewpoint. While we aim to include all content submitted, we reserve the right to reject content that is not relevant to the community or that discriminates on the race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. -20-
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