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s c h o l a r s h i p . N H D a n c e in a row. “We are motivated (ACT), the NASCAR Busch ues to play the role it should
Movement held a dance by our community members, North Series, the Pro All on the local and regional rac-
show in the fall, featuring who continue to show enthu- Stars Series Super ing scene.”
local dancers from around siasm for participating in the Late Models, the Valenti
Find Us and
the granite state. Through show every year. We also Modified Racing Series, and Michaud added that no
their efforts, they raised love knowing that the show the Granite State Pro Stock major changes are anticipat-
Like us $1700.00 for FHL’s college provides an opportunity for
scholarship fund to be given students to experience col-
Series. WMMP ed at the track in terms of
on Facebook at out recently celebrated its 25th staffing,
in March. “Kelsey and lege, which was such a anniversary season with the procedures, or day-to-day
Northcountry Dance Movement) offer our us” said Piper and
Suzanna (the founders of NH meaningful experience for $10,000-to-win Napa Blue operations for the upcoming
season. Officials are current-
News NH
& Gold 250
community so much through Derynioski when asked what for ACT-type Late Models. ly finalizing
Share us
their work. They provide an drives them to continue to the 2019 schedule and rules
opportunity for dancers to give to FHL’s scholarship In recent years, Donnie’s son with hopes to release both
with a friend express their talents, while fund.
also giving back to other The Faith Hope and Love
David and David’s wife
Mandi have handled many of
within the next few weeks.
“We’re not going to turn the
local youth that are in need” Foundation annual college the day-to- place into Thunder Road
said Lara Gruner-Orf, scholarship is actively day operations of the speed- East,” Michaud said.
accepting applications for way. However, the growing “They’re two
the 2019 Scholarship. demands of the family’s separate tracks with their
Seniors in high school who sweeping own unique identities. We
are seeking support in gain- intend to keep them that way.
ing a college education are business, Avery’s Sweeping, We’re
encouraged to apply. led them to explore options looking forward to working
Throughout FHL’s 13 years for selling the speedway. with the current White
as a non-profit, the organiza- Michaud and Malone will Mountain teams and officials
tion has given out over assume ownership of the to build upon
Warren • Wentworth Food Pantry News $35,000 in scholarships and facility in time for the 2019 what they currently have
without losing what’s made
grants to aid children and racing season.
The Pantry is located under the Warren youth in need. The applica- The partnership also co- the track successful the past
25 years.”
Ambulance Service building and is open tion can be found online at owns Barre, VT’s Thunder
Road Speedbowl and the For more information, con-
for food distribution on Fridays from 1-3 dation.org www.faithhopeandlovefoun-
or on the FHL American-Canadian tact the White Mountain
pm and on an emergency basis. The Tour (ACT), both of which Motorsports Park offices at
Facebook page. Applications they purchased in 2017. (802) 244-6963
Pantry gladly accepts non-perishable food January are being accepted until
22nd. Michaud was a multi-time or visit www.whitemoun-
items. Late Model
Champion at Thunder Road
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than 1.8 million New York On Christmas Day a promises this important con-
City children from low- Pittsford family dog was tribution to the ecosystem. In
income communities since shot and killed by a man addition, with no limit on the
1877. Fresh Air children are when he mistook the dog for coyote-hunting season, it is
boys and girls, from seven to a coyote. The man claims unsurprising when hunters
18 years old, who live in that he thought the coyote adopt a "shoot first,identify
New York City. Children was chasing a deer. Neither later" mentality that compro-
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age 18 and can enjoy extend- Eastern Coyotes are a en identity of a family pet,
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his song has been featured in I got an email telling me that her boyfriend quickly
“Berman’s Bits”
Berman’s Bits
seven or eight movies and “Claim your went to the boy’s aid and
has been recorded by about Rs.15,000,00.00 Cash.” So, scared the animal off.
20 groups, including The how much is that? “However,” she added, “he is
Beatles. He says he'd be Nominees for Parents of a bit upset he has not turned
proud to have his song hon- the Year! A man and woman into a werewolf yet.” [CBC]
by Dave Berman ored by the Legislature. The
bill's introduction borrows
admit in court they drove
from Arizona to Wyoming
It’s easier to apologize
than ask permission. The
from the song's lyrics in say- with two children in the secret ingredient found in the
Greetings, and thanks for after singing "White ing: "WHEREAS, trunk of their car. Sixty- lunch that was served to stu-
joining me for another week. Christmas" to him. Lewis Montanans shake it to the three-year-old Michael J. Fee dents in Nebraska is enough
Starting us off are a few was charged with multiple left and shake it to the right and 31-year-old Amber L. to make anyone feel jumpy.
news stories you may have counts of attempted homi- and do everything with all of Freudenstein each pleaded A school district in Nebraska
missed. First, never underes- cide, aggravated assault and their might." [Great Falls guilty to two misdemeanor sent out a letter to parents
timate the power of music. other offenses. (If I tried to Tribune] counts of child endanger- that their children had
Authorities say an armed sing, he’d probably keep fir- Finally, not really music - ment. Circuit Judge Steven unknowingly been served a
man who held off SWAT ing!) the most ludicrous thing Brown sentenced each to 30 chili that contained kangaroo
members for 10 hours sur- Next, more on music. about the dine-and-dash days in jail. Sheriff’s offi- meat. The Potter-Dix super-
rendered after one of them Montana has a state song, a story to end all dine-and- cials say a third party told intendent, Mike Williams,
sang him a Christmas carol. state ballad and a state lulla- dash stories wasn’t that the them the children reported told the parents he was sorry
Nathaniel Lewis, of Chester by. rapper who did it is named riding in the trunk for much for the incident. According to
County, Pennsylvania, was Democratic Rep. Jacob 2Pec, or that he claimed to of the 900-mile drive while CBS News, Williams was
taken into custody in East Bachmeier of Havre would have ran off to help a preg- two German shepherds sat in unaware of the “special”
Vincent Township early on like to see the 2019 nant friend who was in labor the back seat. Fee said in ingredient in the lunch until
Dec. 26. The Reading Eagle Legislature declare the on the beach, but that he court there was not enough the school’s cook told him
reports the 34-year-old "Hippy Hippy Shake" actually consumed two lob- room for everyone, so the the chili's beef had been aug-
Lewis allegedly fired at Montana's official rock and sters, a baby octopus, 21 children were relegated to mented with kangaroo meat,
police officers who had roll song. It was written in vodka oyster shots, “a num- the trunk. [Casper Star- which the cook cited as being
responded when a concerned 1959 by Chan Romero when ber of Coronas” and didn’t Tribune] “lean and nutritious.” The
relative reported him acting he was a 17-year-old student drown. Or get eaten by a So, how bad is TV? If you Omaha World-Herald report-
erratically Christmas night. at Billings Senior High shark, seeing as his escape haven’t watched ‘Parental ed that meat came from a
Police returned fire. School. Romero, who now route drove him straight into Control’ on MTV2, do your- food distributor and was,
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Lewis to agree to surrender tells the Great Falls Tribune infested waters of Australia’s (unless you want to laugh at we were to have food or
Gold Coast. It gives a whole it)! “Television is a medium ingredients that are out of the
new meaning to “drive it like because anything well done ordinary, they should be list-
it’s stolen,” eh? [www.fact- is rare.” Fred Allen. ed on the menu so that the
mag.com] “The parks department is students and families are
There is hope! Thank you very concerned with the aware of what they would be
for believing in me. I called brazenness of the coyote(s) being served,” he wrote. The
the Kitchen Collection in in this area,” the city of cook has since been fired. (I
Tilton to find a couple of Airdrie, Alta., Canada, said wonder if they called the dish
items, and when they said in a news release. The city Hop Suey….)
they only had two left, I was responding to an inci- Finally, for the new year:
asked if they could save dent at the Festival of Lights “There will come a time
them for me - that I'd be in a city park: a 6-year-old when you believe everything
down in a few days to pick boy was attacked by a coy- is finished. That will be the
them up. They did, and I did! ote. Elizabeth Dawn says her beginning.” Louis L'Amour.
Thank you! son was uninjured thanks to Happy New Year!
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distracted by thoughts of sat a beautiful fox. He was
tonight’s event at Porter watching us. Upon noticing
Square Books. I’ll read from him Atticus perked right up
the book while Atticus and before approaching
sleeps, then I’ll pick him up looked back at me.
and take questions from the
audience. As is the case with “Hold on, Little Bug. Let
every event I wonder just him be,” I said. So Atticus
what I’ll say. I never really took a seat and fox and dog
know, and yet something and man looked at each Atticus on the edge of Mount Eisenhower, taking in the
always comes to me. As other. He and Atticus looked views on a picture perfect day.
soon as the introduction ends at each other with curiosity
and the audience looks at me while I took in both of them ing we’ve had as of late. Atticus and I went back into
expectantly my mouth starts with a bit wonder. Back in Jackson, we had a the house and when I looked
The Adventures
moving and I tell our story. I backyard Christmas tree this out the window I saw her
of Tom & Atticus also found myself wondering Yesterday, while moving year and it gleamed with close to the tree again.
about the weather and how it through these same quiet blue and white LED lights
Neither Atticus nor I are big would make for driving in woods we came to a small while a smaller varied string On a recent hike up Peaked
fans of the rain. And when busy Cambridge tonight. pond and on a log sat the of colors wove and twinkled Mountain we were getting
it’s freezing rain, as it is this The stop and go traffic; the tiniest baby beaver. I’ve through the branches. This close to the part of the trail
morning, we’d rather just icy or snowy roads; the slap- seen beavers before, but tree was such a splendid gift where the forest gives way to
stay inside and wait it out. slap-slap of the windshield never one so small. And just to ourselves and was so stun- the ledges and we crossed
But nature calls – in more wipers. Will parking be dif- as happened with the fox this ning in its bright simplicity paths with yet another fox. It
ways than one – and we ficult? What about the morning, Atticus took a seat that I couldn’t help but gasp watched us with some inter-
respond. So about eight escape from the hectic city and watched and I sat back in with surprised pleasure each est and once again Atticus
o’clock we forced ourselves after the event? wonder while the beaver time I encountered it. It was looked back at me and wait-
out into the elements and continued to chew and look as if I’d forgotten it was ed for me to pick him up and
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Teresa's greatest joy in life A funeral service will be cousins also of England. held for 24 years.
held on Saturday, January In keeping with Philips She was also a member of ter Shirley Carey and
was her family. She is sur- the Piermont Planning Board Shirley's husband Edward.
vived by her husband 5th at 11:00 at Grace United wishes, no public services
Methodist Church in are being planned. for 34 years and many other A calling hour will be on
Stephen, her beloved sister Boards and committees. Saturday, January 5th, 2019,
Marie Matyka and her hus- Bradford, VT. Visit Ricker Funeral Home from 4 PM until 5 PM at
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Laura. Bath Public Library, NH.
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Teresa are her two sons and Visit Ricker Funeral Home Daley, 89, a long time Jean enjoyed riding her begin at 5 PM.
their families, Joshua & Cremation Care of Piermont resident, died Private burial will be
Woodsville horse, Abe and could be seen
Hutchins, his wife Jennifer, Saturday, December 29, riding him around most of observed by the family in
their children Michael, 2018, at Genesis Healthcare, the roads in town. South Lawn Cemetery,
Zachary, Justin, Morgan, Groton, VT- Lebanon, NH. She was an avid reader and Piermont in the spring.
Moriah, and Hunter, and her David Philip Gaskell, She was born, March 3, grateful to the Piermont In lieu of flowers, the fam-
son Nicholas Hutchins, his most commonly known as 1929, in Hamden, CT, but Public Library for bringing ily asks that donations be
wife Megan, and their chil- Philip, 63, died unexpectedly was raised in New Haven, her bags full of books after made to the Piermont Public
dren Zoe, Rowen, and Espen. on Friday, December 28, CT, the daughter of Clifford she gave up driving. Library at PO. Box 6,
Teresa is predeceased by two 2018, at his home on Powder W. and Inez (Sandquist) Jean enjoyed family get- Piermont NH, 03779.
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Per Tony's request there will band of 58 years, Stanley W. during the Korean Conflict will have the light of life"
be no services now but in the Weeks of Monroe; a son, from July 9, 1952 to June 30, (John 8:12).
spring there will be a cele- Alan Weeks of McIndoe 1954.
bration of life / pig roast that Falls, VT; a daughter, Sue Through Him, we can let go
will be held in Lyme NH at Weeks of Swiftwater, NH; During this time, he was sta- of the darkness of our old life
his sons residents. five grandchildren, Skye, tioned at Okinawa. and celebrate the joy of
Tony lived his life like one of David, Erica, Curtis, and walking in the light and
his favorite sayings: I'm here Matthew, and nine great Kent was a Game Warden for beauty of His kingdom.
for a good time, not a long grandchildren. the State of Vermont for
time. many years covering the In lieu of flowers, memorial
Tony will always be loved A graveside service will be Rutland area and then contributions may be made
and missed by many. held in the spring at the Pine Orange and Caledonia to Our Daily Bread
Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Counties. Ministries, PO Box 2222,
Monroe, NH- Arlene Road, Woodsville, NH, with Grand Rapids, Michigan,
Warren, NH Clara Weeks, 80, of date and time to be Later, he traveled across the 49501-2222 or to Groton
Tony E. Wilmot passed Littleton Road, died on announced. country to Reno, NV where United Methodist Church,
away on Sunday December Saturday, December 29, he drove a taxi cab for a year 1397 Scott Memorial
9, 2018 2018, at the Elmwood Center In lieu of flowers, memorial and half. Highway, Groton, VT 05046.
Tony was born on March 15, in Claremont, NH. contributions may be made
1969 to Linda ( Horton ) and to either the Wound Warrior He returned to his hometown Visit Ricker Funeral Home
Merle Wilmot. Arlene was born in Project, PO Box 78516, of Groton and went to work & Cremation Care of
Tony attended Hanover High Haverhill, NH on September Topeka, KS 66075-8516, or for Bob Powers Woodsville
School, In Hanover NH. 21, 1938, during the 1938 to the World Wildlife Fund, Construction.
After graduation Tony hurricane to Harold George 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street Peacham, VT-
worked for his dad Merle and Dorothy Frances NW, PO Box 97180, In his spare time, he enjoyed Sandra Lee
Wilmot Bulldozing, he then (Wheeler) Carr. Washington, DC 20090- woodworking and made Greenwood, 65, of Old
owned and operated a log- 7180. many different items. County Road, died on
ging business, he was a She graduated from Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at
mechanic, and for the last Woodsville High School in Visit Ricker Funeral Home He was a member of the UVM Medical Center in
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twelve years of working he 1956, then served in the & Cremation Care of Groton United Methodist Burlington, VT, following
was employed for CM United States Air Force. Woodsville Church. the onset and complications
Witcher Rubbish Removal as of a stroke.
an equipment operator. On July 30, 1960 she married Wells River, VT- Kent was also a former mem-
Tony loved spending time Stanley W. Weeks. Kent Hawthorne ber of the Blue Mountain Sandra was born in St.
with his family, and friends Haskell, 87, formerly of School Board for 6 to 7 years Johnsbury, VT on November
and was especially proud of Arlene worked at Carlson's Groton, VT, went to be with in the early 1970's when the 27, 1953, to Albert C. and
his son Travis. He loved Lodge, Living Water the Lord on Thursday, school was being built. Marilyn (Hagen) Petrie, Sr.
roasting pigs, hunting, fish- Campground, and Garneau's January 3, 2019, at his
ing, riding his Harley, Cabins in Twin Mt., then for home. Kent loved fishing, picking Sandra graduated from
singing, and going to the dirt over 25 years for Littleton berries, carpentry work, boil- Danville High School.
track races. Coin Company in Littleton, Kent was born in Groton, ing sap for maple syrup, and
Tony was a loving and devot- NH. VT, June 23, 1931, the son of traveling to many countries. She married Richard P.
ed father, husband, brother, George and Vesta Greenwood on November
uncle, and friend. She enjoyed collecting eagle (Carpenter) Haskell. He was predeceased by his 26, 1976 at the First Baptist
Tony was pre-deceased by statues, coins, photo's , bird three sisters, Joyce Frost, Church in Groton, VT.
both his parents in 2013. watching, crocheting, and Kent graduated from Groton Faye Jordan, and Shirley
He was survived by his wife knitting. High School, class of 1949. Darling; four brothers, Glenn Sandra worked for over 30
Kimmy of Warren, a son Haskell, Guy Haskell, Earl years for EHV Wiedmann in
Travis Wilmot of Lyme, a She was predeceased by He later went to Barrington Haskell, and Vern Haskell. St. Johnsbury, VT as a fabri-
brother Troy Wilmot of three brothers, Roger, Foster, Bible College in Providence, cator of insulator boards for
Warren, a nephew Jake and and Reymer Carr. RI. Kent is survived by his wife the transformer industry.
his wife Brooklyn Wilmot of Joan (Andreoli) Haskell of
Manchester . She is survived by her hus- He served in the US Army Wells River to whom he was Sandra and Richard lived in
married on October 4, 1981; Concord, VT until 1998
a daughter, Elizabeth "Beth" when they moved to
Haskell of East Ryegate, VT; Peacham.
a step daughter, Deborah
PLYMOUTH Chamberlin and husband Sandra attended Cross Roads
Richard of Randolph, VT; a Church in Littleton, NH.
step son, Kenneth "Chip"
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Turner, ME; six step grand- painting, and travelling
children; sixteen great grand- throughout the United States.
children; and several nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Over the years, climbing in
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We give our patients something to smile about! A memorial service will be Sandra loved spending time
on Friday, January 11, 2019, with her family, especially
at 11 AM at the Groton her granddaughter, Amriel.
Now Accepting.... United Methodist Church,
1397 Scott Memorial She was enjoyed by and will
Highway, Groton, VT with be fondly remembered by
Pastor Candace Ricker, offi- her co-workers.
ciating.
She was predeceased by her
Burial will held at the Groton father, Albert C. Petrie, Sr.
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She is survived by her hus- Woodsville, NH- and Jennifer Mendoza and Woodsville, NH - joined with others to form a
band of 42 years, Richard P. Dale Wayne Powers, husband Victor of Pearle Marden hobby workshop for artists.
Greenwood of Peacham, VT;
her daughter, Shauna
66, of Wilson Avenue, died Woodsville; two grandchil- Goodwin, 94, a former
following a brief illness on dren, Arelis "Chica" longtime South Ryegate, VT, Along with cultivating a
Greenwood and her daugh- Friday, December 21, 2018 Mendoza-Powers and and Woodsville resident, lovely flower garden, she
ter, Amriel of Big Fork, MT; at Dartmouth Hitchcock Giovanni Mendoza-Powers; died Sunday, December 30, specifically raised gladiolus
her son, Eric Greenwood of Medical Center, Lebanon, his faithful canine compan- 2018, at her home in and sold them commercially.
Peacham, VT; her mother, NH. ion, Lulu; three sisters, Woodsville.
Marilyn Petrie of Peacham, Pamela York and husband She was also an avid reader.
VT; three sisters, Carol Paco of Colebrook, NH, She was born in North
McMullen and husband Cliff Dale was born in Haverhill,
NH on June 3, 1952, to Frank Sandra Cushing and husband Thetford, VT, June 7, 1924, a Pearle will be fondly remem-
of New Gloucester, ME, daughter of Joseph William bered as a wonderful wife,
Sharon Mudge of Beverly and Velma (Aldrich) Powers. Harry of Ryegate, VT, and
Sharon Covey and husband and Mary Edith (Hood) mother, talented gardener,
Hill, FL, and Lori Taylor and Young. writer, artist, crocheter, and
husband Robert of Crystal He was a graduate of Lisbon Bert of Bradford, VT; a
River, FL; and several High School, Class of 1970. brother, Gary Powers and loyal friend.
wife Brenda of Lebanon, A graduate of Groton High
nieces, nephews, cousins, School in 1942, she was She is survived by two sons,
aunts, and uncles. On March 10, 1973, he mar- ME; a sister-in-law, Cheryl attending the School of
ried Judith M. Best. Chamberlin and husband Gary W. Goodwin of
Calling hours will be on Edward of Bath, NH; a Practical Art in Boston when Woodsville and Stuart W.
Tuesday, January 8, from brother-in-law, Mark Best she married Sgt. Warren C. Goodwin of South Ryegate;
For many years he worked in Goodwin, who was serving three grandchildren, Valerie
9:30 until the funeral service the maintenance department and wife Brenda of Bradford, in the US Army Medical
begins at 11:00 at the Ricker VT; as well as nieces, J. Joda, Katrina L. Goodwin
at Montgomery Wire in Corps, on March 8, 1943. Whalen, and Benjamin P.
Funeral Home, 1 Birch Littleton, NH. nephews, cousins, aunts and
Street, Woodsville, NH with uncles. Goodwin; along with great
Pastor Mark Clements of the They made their home and grandchildren, Jadyn Marie
Cross Roads Church, offici- Dale was a member of the raised their family in South Goodwin, Noah J. Bogie,
Ammonoosuc Fish and A celebration of Dale's life Ryegate for over 41 years Warren P. Goodwin, and step
ating. Game Club. He enjoyed will be announced in the until his death on July 23, great granddaughter,
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How to Brighten Your Home with Houseplants that Bloom Santa came to
By Melinda Myers Pemi-Baker
ing room. Consider furni- ty. Use it as a hanging basket, Community Health
ture-style light stands like prune into a small tree or set with a little help from
the Bamboo LED Grow it upon a plant stand where Eversource. The energy
Light Gardens the cascading shrimp-like company’s recent contribu-
(gardeners.com) that will flowers can be enjoyed. tion will be used to purchase
complement your living Brighten your fall and winter communities Eversource
spaces. They’re outfitted décor with lipstick vine and train PBCH employees
with special high-output (Aeschynanthus). The vivid on Forcura, a new computer serves, the energy company
bulbs, tucked out of sight and red flowers emerge from software system for medical recognizes partnerships with
more than twice as bright as dark maroon structures, information. charitable organizations as
most standard LEDs. This resembling a tube of lipstick. Pemi-Baker Community part of their mission of deliv-
allows you to grow most The glossy green foliage Health has 40 visiting nurses, ering reliable energy and
flowers and even some fruits adds needed greenery therapists and social workers superior customer service.
without the need to raise and indoors throughout the year. taking care of over 900 Eversource employees also
lower the lights to accommo- The more light these plants patients in 14 local towns. take great pride in helping to
Brighten your indoor décor date different plant heights. receive, the better the floral “In this technological world, build healthier, stronger
with plants that bloom. Expand your indoor flower- display. healthcare facilities need to communities by participating
Whether growing traditional ing plant collection with a As always, check the plant constantly upgrade their soft- in volunteer events that sup-
favorites, flowering tropical few tropicals. Here are just tags for specific care instruc- ware to maintain accuracy port local non-profits in
plants, or annuals moved four of my favorites. tions. and efficiently communicate neighborhoods where they
inside for winter; their color- Give flowering maple You can boost your indoor and collect signatures from work and live. In 2018, more
ful flowers are sure to elicit (Abutilon) bright light and floral display by placing physicians,” said Chandra than 5,000 Eversource
smiles and months of enjoy- cooler winter temperatures to annuals you’re overwinter- Engelbert, Executive employees volunteered more
ment. Just provide the right enjoy their beauty all year ing, such as geraniums and Director. “Focura software than 28,000 hours at 150
growing conditions and suf- long. The solid green or var- mandevilla, under lights to will streamline referrals and events across New
ficient light and you will be iegated maple-shaped leaves encourage blooming. Give Hampshire and New
inspired their common name. these plants bright light, authorizations and facilitate
enjoying months of indoor communication between England.
color. Plants may be compact and water thoroughly as needed, For over 51 years, Pemi-
You may have enjoyed an upright or vining, while the and enjoy the extra color. PBCH’s employees in the
flowers may resemble those Prune if necessary, to keep field and its office staff in a Baker Community Health, a
initial burst of color from tra- HIPAA-compliant tool.” non-profit organization, has
ditional favorites like of hibiscus or dangling the plants full and compact. brought compassionate
African violets and orchids lanterns. Select varieties Incorporating flowers into “We’re grateful for the
known for year-round flow- your living space will boost opportunity to support Pemi- health care into the homes of
but struggled to get them to this community. Without the
flower again. Maximize your ering. your mood and reduce stress Baker Community Health in
enjoyment and their colorful Create a focal point with the while livening your indoor upgrading its software to bet- generous support from com-
floral display by providing unique blooms of chenille décor. ter serve its patients,” said munity partners like
supplemental lighting. Plants plant (Acalypha). The long, Melinda Myers has writ- Eversource NH Community Eversource, Pemi-Baker
with colorful flowers benefit fuzzy, cascading flowers ten more than 20 gardening Relations Specialist Catalina would not be able to continue
from brighter or longer peri- resemble chenille yarn. books, including Small Celantano. “We have a providing care and they are
ods of light, especially in Perfect as a hanging basket, Space Gardening. She hosts strong commitment to serv- very thankful during this hol-
winter, than what streams set upon a plant stand or The Great Courses “How to ing the neighborhoods where iday season.
through your windows. pruned into tree form. This Grow Anything” DVD series we work and live and wel- PBCH services include at-
Grow lights, which provide plant needs high humidity and the Melinda’s Garden come the opportunity to sup- home healthcare, hospice
bright, full-spectrum illumi- and plenty of light to main- Moment TV & radio seg- port other non-profits mak- and palliative care, on-site
nation, are an ideal solution. tain its health and year-round ments. Myers is a columnist ing a difference here in New physical/ occupational/
You can find many types of beauty indoors. and contributing editor for aquatic rehab therapy and fit-
Enjoy the coppery bronze Birds & Blooms magazine Hampshire.”
grow lights, including simple Whether it’s for larger organ- ness memberships-90-degree
hanging lamps, DIY fixtures, flowers of the shrimp plant and was commissioned by therapy pool and fitness
and metal stands. These are (Justica brandegeana). This Gardeners Supply for her izations like the United Way,
long blooming Mexican expertise to write this article. Special Olympics, Easter gym. Please visit their web-
often relegated to the rec Seals, or working with many site: www.pbhha.org or
room or basement but might native performs best in Her web site is Facebook: Pemi Baker
be less welcome in your liv- bright light and high humidi- www.MelindaMyers.com. smaller organizations mak-
ing a big difference in the Community Health.
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