Mascoma Valley Co-op

The voluntary steering committee for the effort to bring a food co-op to our area met in the Town House last night. The group included three Orangeites: Dorothy and Jay Heinrichs, and Colin Higbie. Enfield and Canaan were represented as well. 

Dorothy reported that the five towns in the Mascoma Valley comprise 1,400 members of the Hanover Co-op. Co-op officials have told us that a critical mass of existing members is one criterion for setting up shop out here. The group will begin looking at possible buildings and sites; the store will probably be smaller than the one in Hanover. In addition, they're exploring ways to raise money. And one member was chosen liaison to the Co-op officials and board members.

If you want to learn more, or are interested in helping out, "like" the Facebook page or get in touch with Jay or Dorothy.

Minutes from the May 28 Select Board

You'll find them here.

The Dog Rescuers

Sandi Pierson wrote up this hearwarming story after it was given at the May 28 Selectboard meeting. Judith and Ken, you're the best.

A stray dog was hanging around the Burnt Hill Road area. She was wearing a shoulder harness but had no tags. Judith Lindahl began feeding the dog but could not coax it near her. Her neighbor, Ken Guarnieri, who frequently walks his own dog in the area, managed to catch the dog and brought it home. Ken and Judith decided to split the cost for a veterinarian visit. The dog tested positive for Lyme disease and was laden with ticks. Treatment was started and Ken took the very well-behaved and friendly “Hobo” home to stay with him and his dog Lady.

On the other side of the mountain, in Alexandria, an elderly man who lived alone with his dog had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. An EMT was going to take care of the dog but, alas, the dog escaped and disappeared. The man, back at home from the hospital, dearly missed his four-footed companion.

A connection was made between the Alexandria ACO and the Bristol vet and needless to say, a tearful reunion ensued. Thank you, Judith and Ken, for your thoughtfulness and kindness.

Minutes of the May 14 Select Board Meeting

You'll find the officially approved minutes here.

Soccer?

Just got an email from Rita, who's interning nearby and and loves to play soccer.  "I've been having difficulty finding anywhere to play," she says. "I would like to find somewhere that offers an adult league/pickup/rec for soccer."

Anyone have an answer? Email her: hgoodbye33 at yahoo.com. (Swap an @ symbol for the "at" and remove the spaces.