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Editor of the Reformer:
I would like to thank the community for the huge amount of support that they’ve given me this past summer as I started my organic cookie dough business as a fundraiser to help pay for college. When I started, I never would have imagined that I’d be making dough almost every day of the week for customers that had heard about me from the Reformer or word of mouth. Through the communities’ support, I was able to raise enough funds to pay for my text books my first semester. This is such a blessing! Thank you to everyone who has ordered, liked my Facebook page or told their friends about my business.
I would also like to remind locals that I do not leave for college until August 17th, and am able to continue to deliver for free until then. Once in college, I will still be able to ship dough to customers in New England, they will just have to pay for shipping.
Thank you all again for your support!
Krista Gay
Krista’s Organic Cookie Doug
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Editor of the Reformer:
Pierce Lawton Unit #37 American Legion Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who chose to wear and donate to the Poppy Program in the month of May.
By wearing the small red poppy it is a reminder of sacrifices made by our men and women who are in and were in the Armed Services. It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that we, who wear the Poppy, take a time-out
The Poppy Program is supported by all American Legion Auxiliary Units across the nation and are made by disabled Veterans.
Unit #37 also would like to thank all local businesses in Bellows Falls for your support in letting us place the Poppy Can on your counters to be used for donations along with letting us use your parking lot, entryway to your business in order for us to display the poppies and to receive donations for them.
A big thank you to Pat and Allen Fowler, owners of The Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls, for allowing us again to use the window space for our Poppy Display.
Helen Gideos,
For the Veterans and their families,
Unit #37 Poppy Chairwoman, July 30
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Editor of the Reformer:
"Many people are good at talking about what they are doing, but in fact do little. Others do a lot but don’t talk about it; they are the ones who make a community live." -- Jean Vanier
Events are comprised of many behind-the-scenes individuals and businesses whose contributions big and small are essential. Westminster Cares would like to extend sincere appreciation to all those who helped make the 2012 Westminster Garden Tour a success ... you are the ones who make our community live!
THANK YOU TO:
Our Sponsors: Chroma Technology Corporation and People’s United Bank. Raffle Prize Donors: Verde for Garden and Home, Putney Mountain Winery, Harlow Farmstand, Achille Agway, Raine Kane, Walpole Agway, Morning Star Perennials, and Basketville. Food and Beverage Donors: Old Athens Farm, Walker Farm, Brattleboro Co-op, Vermont Country Deli, Guerilla Grown Produce, Putney Co-op, BJ’s Wholesale Club, PK’s Pub, Hannaford’s and Grafton Village Cheese. For Donations of Equipment and Services: Walpole Rent-A-Center, Best Septic, Westminster Fire and Rescue, and Kurn Hattin Homes.
The Garden Hosts: Gordon and Mary Hayward, John Medeiros and Catherine Cadieux, Cyndy Fine, Kathy Leo, and Lonnie and Obie Lisai who opened their private land to the public and inspire us all with their beautiful spaces.
Printing & Graphics: C & S Wholesale Grocers for making the Garden Tour Program possible, and those local businesses who purchased ads; and Amie Walter for her layout of the Program and design of all promotional materials.
Speakers: Culinary memoirist Crescent Dragonwagon for a lively Reception talk; Kim Grall for her gardening expertise and patience with answering questions. Flowers: J. Petry and M. Underwood for their gorgeous arrangements. Merchandise: M. Collins and W. Skovinski for donations of their handiwork.
The Volunteers and Board Members who served on various garden tour committees and donated their energy, time and effort both in planning and executing the Garden Tour. You are the spokes that make this wheel turn! A special shout-out goes to the Kurn Hattin Crew: Thank you for excellent service and for once again creating a best-selling beverage!
And last but not least, to the hundreds of folks from near and far who attend the Garden Tour each year. Your continued support of this event allows Westminster Cares to continue creating opportunities for seniors and adults with disabilities to live with dignity and independence in the community.
With sincere appreciation,
Ronnie Friedman, Director
Susan Harlow, Event Co-Chair
Donna Dawson, Asst. Dir.; Event Co-Chair
Westminster Cares
Westminster, July 31
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Editor of the Reformer:
The family of Roy E. Betit extends its sincere, heartfelt thanks to the many friends, colleagues, family members, and members of the community who reached out to us during the challenging time associated with his passing. Because of you, his life was memorable and fulfilling. Because of you, his family felt comforted and loved during a difficult period. Thank you and God bless you.
Antoinette T. Betit and her entire family,
Whitingham, Aug. 3
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Editor of the Reformer:
The outpouring of generosity and love has made it impossible to grieve the loss of our home and its contents due to the fire on the evening of July 2, which continued past daybreak July 3. The faces, only some familiar, remain a collage of sympathy and kindness. We will always carry that image with us along with our gratitude.
The numerous gifts including pots and pans, laundry service, Chelsea Diner gift cards, offers of free labor for cleanup and help to rebuild, along with many hugs are all deeply appreciated. We will try to thank all of you individually when things quiet down a little.
Doris Lake and Peter Diamondstone,
West Brattleboro, Aug. 3
