tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59060442997543848782024-02-07T21:46:17.183-08:00The Puddledock Press of Farmington New HampshireThe community newspaper for the Community of Farmington, NH. Established in 1979, as a way to improve school-community relationships, the paper evolved to become a community paper for good news. The Puddledock Press continues to hold its finger on the pulse of Farmington.Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-37688072523412635262022-02-20T07:52:00.014-08:002022-02-20T08:24:39.914-08:00Farmington Candidates Meet and Greet on Sunday, February 27<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"></span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZbqZ0YplWvnpeMRDbJhPF-VaGoPvOLx3iZm2GIzTkEQ-T86p8OTAub7KejEfuMGoTg6P5328u7oEldPY4LEeBZO6qPuUhecuq25KeuUeC4sSBSFyV8anj6n2vB-csg_0dGQ0Vj_YtHNIJqHk32dO4Uv1TVpdV56MU-PpE-EuuhJfzi9EbPHnUIQ8=s833" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="700" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZbqZ0YplWvnpeMRDbJhPF-VaGoPvOLx3iZm2GIzTkEQ-T86p8OTAub7KejEfuMGoTg6P5328u7oEldPY4LEeBZO6qPuUhecuq25KeuUeC4sSBSFyV8anj6n2vB-csg_0dGQ0Vj_YtHNIJqHk32dO4Uv1TVpdV56MU-PpE-EuuhJfzi9EbPHnUIQ8=w359-h426" width="359" /></a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">There will be a chance to meet the candidates running for the various Farmington Town and School offices on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Farmington Recreation Center from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">This is your chance to sit down and ask your questions directly to the candidates. The Puddledock Press did ask each of the candidates for our major Boards (Select Board, School Board, and Budget Committee) a series of questions. You can see the questions and answers from those who did respond on the <a href="http://www.puddledockpress.org/p/elected-officials.html" target="_blank">Town Elections</a> page of the website. Not all candidates reply to the Puddledock questions. Hopefully, they will all answer yours.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">This is the time to engage with those who would like to lead the town, ask questions that are meaning full to you, and that will help you make an informed decision when you vote in the March election.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></p>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-40580835991932759102022-02-17T09:42:00.004-08:002022-02-17T10:12:03.782-08:00Farmington's Butternut Farm Named One or New Hampshire's Farms of Distinction<p><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Annual NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo Celebrates 39 Years!</i></b></span></p><p><i><b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Award Winners Recognized at Annual Ceremony</span></b></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/farm-bureau-2nd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="600" height="397" src="https://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/farm-bureau-2nd.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><p></p><p>The 39th annual NH Farm, Forest & Garden Exposition was held on February 4-5, 2022. Despite winter storm weather challenges and ongoing Covid concerns, the event featured a busy trade show showcasing the latest in agricultural and forest technology and educational workshops and demonstrations with something for everyone, from the hobbyist to the professional.</p><p>The annual industry awards reception, held on Feb. 4th, recognized individuals and businesses for outstanding contributions to their industry. The winners are as follows:</p><p>NH Farms of Distinction is a program of the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food that annually recognizes those New Hampshire Farms that go the extra mile to keep their busy farmsteads neat and attractive, thereby portraying a positive image for New Hampshire agriculture. The 2022 winners are:</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/butternut-farm-285x285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="285" height="258" src="https://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/butternut-farm-285x285.jpg" width="258" /></a></b></div><b>Butternut Farm, Farmington, NH</b>: Giff and Mae Burnap are graduates of the University of NH and after working on Giff’s family fruit farm in upstate NY for a number of years, they had the opportunity to return to NH in 2004 and purchase Butternut Farm in Farmington. Butternut Farm, which had been operating since 1990, was the top choice among the farms that the Burnaps were considering because of its location, excellent soils and great farming history. Since purchasing the farm they have planted additional varieties of apples and diversified the types of fruit they offer. The farm currently features 25 acres of pick your own fruit, beginning in June with strawberries and running through October with apples and other tree fruits, berries and pumpkins. The Burnap’s goal is to create welcoming environment for people to visit the farm and experience the harvest first hand. They also sell fruit trees in the spring and in 2017 built a cider house and now produce a line of hard ciders for sale at the farm.<p></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.butternutfarm.net/" target="_blank">Butternut Farm</a> on the web.</p><p><b>Harding Hill Farm, Sunapee NH</b>: Tyler and Kelly Webb took over management of the Harding Hill Farm in Sunapee in 2014 when Tyler became co-owner with his father, Van. Harding Hill Farm was established by Van’s parents in 1948 and was a sheep farm for many years. The property had been farmed in various capacities since the 1700’s. Tyler has a forestry background and with his father, offers tree care and forest management services. Kelly has degrees in dairy and animal nutrition. Tyler and Kelly introduced a herd of belted Galloway cattle to the farm and have worked to acquire land and improve pastures and grazing options. The farm is currently comprised of about 150 acres including 45 acres of rented pasture and hayland. Grass-fed beef is sold at their retail store and at the local farmers’ market. The family has also produced maple syrup for three generations and they currently make about 1000 gallons of syrup per year. They also process and sell firewood and hay.</p><p><b>Hazelton Orchards, Chester, NH</b>: Hazelton Orchards is a small family orchard that dates back to the late 1800’s in the Hazelton family. Kitt and Cathy Plummer now rent the property and manage the operation that has been in Cathy’s family for generations. Kitt and Cathy took over the farm in 2009. They planted a new peach orchard and also added newer varieties of apples while keeping established classic varieties such as Northern Spy, Baldwin and Gravenstein. Today the farm is comprised of 90 acres including orchard, vegetable cropland and woodlands. The Plummers produce about 20 varieties of apples, 18 varieties of peaches and several varieties of pears sold at their seasonal, retail farm stand. They also sell a selection of vegetables, cider and products from other local farms including maple, jams and jellies and honey. In addition they offer pick-your-own apples throughout the harvest season and pick-your-own peaches in mid-September.</p><p><b>Nye Hill Farm, Roxbury, NH</b>: Nye Hill Farm in Roxbury was established in 1790 by Nathan Nye. In 2010 the property was purchased by Anthony and Deb Kline who were looking to resurrect the farm. The Klines established a certified organic farm and offer a seasonal farm stand with vegetables, fruit, maple and honey. They also sell wool from their own sheep and pottery from resident potters. In addition to the farm stand they also sell to local restaurants and retailers. The farm is comprised of 116 acres including about 25 acres for fruit and vegetable production, 10 for animal pastures and much of the woodlands contain maple trees used for syrup production. The Klines espouse a strong respect for the land and the principles of holistic care. The farm also operates a brewery on-site and makes and sells beer. Nye Hill Brewery strives to use local and American ingredients in the brewing process.</p><p><b><i>New Hampshire Green Pastures Dairy Farmer of the Year </i></b>award is presented annually to an outstanding NH dairy farmer. A similar award is presented in each New England state as part of the New England Green Pastures program which honors dairy farmers for management and contribution to the agricultural community. The program started from a challenge posed by former governor of New Hampshire, Charles Dale, over 70 years ago, who dared the other New England states to produce better pastures. All New England winners are honored each year in September at the Eastern States Exposition in W. Springfield, MA. The New Hampshire winner is recognized every year at the Farm, Forest & Garden Expo.</p><p>The 2021 NH Green Pastures winner was Windyhurst Farm of Westmoreland. This outstanding dairy farm is operated by Stuart and Robyne Adams and their family. The farm had been a Green Pastures winner under the previous generation, Roger and Ellie Adams, in 1975. Windyhurst Farm maintains a herd with close to 300 milking cows and participates in numerous conservation programs to manage their 600 acres along the Connecticut River and adjacent Cheshire County lands.</p><p><b><i>The Stephen H. Taylor Agricultural Leadership Award</i></b>, presented by the NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo, recognizes outstanding work by an individual who works professionally in the field of agriculture. The 2022 award was given to Seth Wilner of Newport. Seth works as UNH Extension Educator, Agricultural Resources and Environmental Stewardship in Sullivan County, a position he’s held since 2000. He worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer and with Extension in Wisconsin prior to working in NH.</p><p>Seth focuses on farm planning and business management in his Extension work. He is dedicated to helping farms succeed and every family member on the farms he works with gets his attention in the process. Throughout his career, Seth has mentored farmers and colleagues. He is described as the “glue” that holds the team together and gets things done. Seth exemplifies leadership in the field of agriculture and embodies the spirit of the Stephen H. Taylor Leadership Award.</p><p><b><i>The Andrew L. Felker Memorial Award</i></b> is presented by the NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo for significant contributions to the health and vitality of New Hampshire agriculture. The award is named after New Hampshire’s first Commissioner of Agriculture.</p><p>This year’s award was presented Steve Taylor of Meriden. Steve served as NH Commissioner of Agriculture from 1982-2007. His 25 year stretch as commissioner is second only in duration to Andrew Felker, himself, who served over 30 years.</p><p>Steve’s accomplishments as commissioner were many, but his commitment to the industry has continued since leaving the department. He was a New England correspondent for Lancaster Farming, an agricultural newspaper based in Pennsylvania. Steve began presenting for the NH Humanities Council upon retirement, and continues to do so today on topics related to agriculture and rural life. He serves on many agricultural boards and committees locally and regionally. Steve embodies the spirit of Andrew L. Felker in encouraging and promoting the resources to assure the future strength and success of New Hampshire agriculture.</p><p>For more information about the NH Farm & Forest Expo, visit <a href="http://www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org" target="_blank">www.NHFarmAndForestExpo.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-56538121477789808752021-04-29T11:13:00.001-07:002021-04-29T11:13:04.326-07:00Farmington Indoor Market on May 1st<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnPWt_QYUNLG2W6f7QWRYNcmZe06cYDAHJDbxjiq2yPJ5_Xqa3VX3K5BWu4KgEYSp2o_gcUh6dJDlh1IcLYMtU2sk0W4xC5Vu-REsjxgn5FkizM9yKW_MPu25pzP9ocYUXS7yZ0wPUAY/s526/indoor+market.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnPWt_QYUNLG2W6f7QWRYNcmZe06cYDAHJDbxjiq2yPJ5_Xqa3VX3K5BWu4KgEYSp2o_gcUh6dJDlh1IcLYMtU2sk0W4xC5Vu-REsjxgn5FkizM9yKW_MPu25pzP9ocYUXS7yZ0wPUAY/w277-h277/indoor+market.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Friends of Farmington will be holding an indoor market on May 1, 2021 from 9 am – Noon at their building, 480 Main Street, Farmington, NH.</span><p></p><p><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-3868053183629624872021-04-29T04:13:00.003-07:002021-04-29T04:13:31.796-07:00Flea Market in Wakefield<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzwZ46O6PW71x4yRVux693s7pNvtyM_vCgpa6iixSLe1Y3Azyq-otn5566pzRaeGWwG1Mp98gu7M0ysZ0e-_MmunrOJp6IZsm9edZ08JPQcEaUijA9wogRUNARgCeIrUYvP71yhT-tK4/s1063/2021-04-29-BillsVintageFleamarket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="762" height="557" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzwZ46O6PW71x4yRVux693s7pNvtyM_vCgpa6iixSLe1Y3Azyq-otn5566pzRaeGWwG1Mp98gu7M0ysZ0e-_MmunrOJp6IZsm9edZ08JPQcEaUijA9wogRUNARgCeIrUYvP71yhT-tK4/w398-h557/2021-04-29-BillsVintageFleamarket.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-18504957815167152072021-03-11T11:23:00.000-08:002021-03-19T08:01:01.351-07:00CANCELLED: School Funding Discussions to be Held in Berlin, Farmington, and Weare<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: medium;"><b><i>This event has been cancelled due to lack of interest/registrations from the public!</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mcusercontent.com/a29f9e56481b89a87d1bf24a6/images/64ea8aa7-b8a0-4977-97a4-032c2d145efa.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://mcusercontent.com/a29f9e56481b89a87d1bf24a6/images/64ea8aa7-b8a0-4977-97a4-032c2d145efa.png" width="639" /></a></div><span data-offset-key="5p4gr-0-0"><p><span data-offset-key="5p4gr-0-0">Save the Date and join the School Funding Discussions in Farmington. The New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project will be hosting community events later this month to convene citizens, local leaders, and Representatives and Senators to discuss the education aid shortfall and the way forward. Events will be held remotely via Zoom. The Farmington event will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30pm. <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOqvqjkjGdTkk1QiOeDXU2NTXBNQ5zGu" target="_blank">Register to attend the Farmington event</a>.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mcusercontent.com/a29f9e56481b89a87d1bf24a6/images/c8a834fe-3106-46db-b84f-97c9e1031900.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="231" data-original-width="800" height="105" src="https://mcusercontent.com/a29f9e56481b89a87d1bf24a6/images/c8a834fe-3106-46db-b84f-97c9e1031900.png" width="366" /></a></div>Events will be held remotely in Berlin on <span style="color: #699e51;"><strong>Tuesday, March 23 at 7pm</strong></span>, Farmington on <span style="color: #699e51;"><strong>Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30pm</strong></span>, and <strong><span style="color: #699e51;">Weare on Thursday, March 25 at 7pm</span></strong>.<p></p>
<p>Attendees can register for the Zoom link by clicking on the desired town: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvf-CuqzkpGtz12QG3y-snhzFS-7ZpTFSr" style="color: #007c89; font-family: roboto, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #356095;">Berlin</span></a><span face="roboto, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"> / <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdOqvqjkjGdTkk1QiOeDXU2NTXBNQ5zGu" style="color: #007c89; font-family: roboto, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #356095;">Farmington</span></a><span face="roboto, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif"> / </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-qhrTMiHNXx_Zt8uegaBDQ3JIDM9foK" style="color: #007c89; font-family: roboto, "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #356095;">Weare</span></a>.
All New Hampshire education advocates are invited to attend, but the information presented and the ensuing Q&A at each event will be specific to that community.</span></p><p></p></span>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-21828881005684974302021-02-28T05:19:00.001-08:002021-02-28T05:19:08.528-08:00Community Senior Easter Meal - March 31, 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-LnvE8LFeVFJEdhkSDTV9LdT-iwpKqQCjRr1sRxGSvYSyKB6zVfn1lTBK8xCcr8KmPytI8jOhZ05C4Nc4j9w5urIatgadBSg2IRPc9miOmPniChAeFuoM8EVqwTieGd-pmaIS0fqI-E/s725/2021-02-28-FoF-Senior+Meal+Poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="529" height="724" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-LnvE8LFeVFJEdhkSDTV9LdT-iwpKqQCjRr1sRxGSvYSyKB6zVfn1lTBK8xCcr8KmPytI8jOhZ05C4Nc4j9w5urIatgadBSg2IRPc9miOmPniChAeFuoM8EVqwTieGd-pmaIS0fqI-E/w526-h724/2021-02-28-FoF-Senior+Meal+Poster.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-88468878844099275982021-02-21T08:33:00.002-08:002021-02-22T05:53:25.781-08:00Farmington Democrats Invite All Registered Democrats in Farmington to Caucus<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO2YhFqzWCBJV6TW4qvU2aK2xuMnAJMKN-yS7W7jt35wVddMRRjlj0DfXvgeQXGzU8O2CSdHbSnl8yj-S-MKnjrONVa8kVt6ZLjYmjYUIIGkETIQJyNj6zwyVoh3SBfLekEK5HoI8wSA/s2048/2021-03-11-FDC-CaucusNotice.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZO2YhFqzWCBJV6TW4qvU2aK2xuMnAJMKN-yS7W7jt35wVddMRRjlj0DfXvgeQXGzU8O2CSdHbSnl8yj-S-MKnjrONVa8kVt6ZLjYmjYUIIGkETIQJyNj6zwyVoh3SBfLekEK5HoI8wSA/w553-h640/2021-03-11-FDC-CaucusNotice.png" width="553" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKONmCFWCb9ewNBte1xE1gV8TgshM7BZYl4TVYfuhIaY-O5A/viewform"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">2021 Farmington Town Committee Caucus Registration (google.com)</span></b></a></div><br /><p></p>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-29192017703623950732020-11-03T05:56:00.001-08:002020-11-03T06:39:03.021-08:00Update! Participation in Farmington School District Strategic Design Process<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSige1bjr4jpww0wlSQlGTwtiGebTk3HhehUQ6xNLQ6lRjfClQZnbWIO0CEKURlT7QPFHFRdCkfRMhk3Ec4MAbRFgoxT_wFuAUIpMWf9AVSqBMTrD3f1VsTVV5cpTJ76436k1XhhkEYs/s645/FarmingtonHighSchool-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="645" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSige1bjr4jpww0wlSQlGTwtiGebTk3HhehUQ6xNLQ6lRjfClQZnbWIO0CEKURlT7QPFHFRdCkfRMhk3Ec4MAbRFgoxT_wFuAUIpMWf9AVSqBMTrD3f1VsTVV5cpTJ76436k1XhhkEYs/w372-h259/FarmingtonHighSchool-1.png" width="372" /></a></div><p><br />The Farmington School District will be undergoing a Strategic Design Process. They are looking for broad representation from a variety of community stakeholder groups. The meetings will be virtual on Zoom. Note that the dates have been postponed until after the holidays.</p><p><i>Meeting Dates are:</i><br />Friday, January 8, 2021 4:00 - 8:00 PM<br />Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:30 - 3:00 PM<br />Saturday, January 16, 2021 8:30 - 12:30 PM</p><p><i>A full commitment to attending all these meetings is crucial to the success of the project. </i><br /></p><p>If you would like to be included as a participant, please register <a href="https://forms.gle/hss6sDw7s7qvL7x49" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p></p><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">
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<div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EqVtbd9IYts" width="640"></iframe></div><div dir="auto">Link to YouTube video: <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="https://youtu.be/EqVtbd9IYts?fbclid=IwAR0zh36bUPKgkE0TsbqEp7MtLgI9I1IUB0klRbrDr6-TjEtw7hvDFcpRXO0" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/EqVtbd9IYts</a></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto">Farmington School District Strategic Design Community Participation Registration Link: <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Fhss6sDw7s7qvL7x49%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0RrD_fJVc07dypSpNUguUplI1_6mr9gv05eQVBCFkCHN7WeS-WOCAXm6w&h=AT33hTI_38MuU1h4GSV8DD5Joerm2cADURijWsxCNEzN-32t1q25C2oI8DFPbCdDYe_q4luVhdci4Cz0NTHDoj0_fmZi-dPr5gqZ281j5pBMYfcYwVHlAuOkZzimtZhKTw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT3NVuZ46sdGRYN72aTxL2s6zRkVkAeyqFuOnCh0OTFFeU3TcL7NVRi_C_9Y0YyUoMcutsFMdVyiXOn-r9c63v-kc6mrk89upYUFugfj2wFa0aFK1cID6MX7wmWBkjFdAGVx49WYKXF8f4YnzdrurK7-hBc8R_F6xg7ZnE2aFRGrEHfpU1ip4bc89cJB1vYnBQq4hpLwS1dQxQvSHA8Y" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/hss6sDw7s7qvL7x49</a></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Finally, here's a link to a brochure with more information, <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xigXcyxjPfqyTWOdaVV9iWBDINwRxx33/view?fbclid=IwAR3oCb7GGOzCexXEk7asI2V-v4ci7p2PhXX3FY0IgA-qGD9rXOJimTmYM4Q" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/.../1xigXcyxjPfqyTWOdaVV9iW.../view</a></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">I hope you will consider joining in on the process. We need to get as many forward thinking people involved in this process as possible. </div><div dir="auto"><br /></div></div></span>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-46995660017263832772020-11-02T05:30:00.001-08:002020-11-02T05:30:39.457-08:00#FarmingtonNH Remembering Ron Chagnon<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTUDYOkDq58_5AVl8lX9eaJsa3VNzgx78ke68Gusd-XCRbMUfRGHu4htA5GlU8sTvZX4a0L1UaANsB-D3by6rxZu-jwZ4JaYL042jaGvOlulULB9IdlyNnseAiI0tPqJ5xEfgBQZZTfc/s500/6086800002_6086807002_20201030.jpgx.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="401" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTUDYOkDq58_5AVl8lX9eaJsa3VNzgx78ke68Gusd-XCRbMUfRGHu4htA5GlU8sTvZX4a0L1UaANsB-D3by6rxZu-jwZ4JaYL042jaGvOlulULB9IdlyNnseAiI0tPqJ5xEfgBQZZTfc/s320/6086800002_6086807002_20201030.jpgx.jpg" /></a></b></div><b><br />FARMINGTON -</b> <p></p><p>The honorable Ronald R. Chagnon, 82, of School Street in
Farmington, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020 with his
family. Born August 1, 1938, in Farmington; the youngest son of the
late Raymond and Aldea (Letourneau) Chagnon.<br /><br /> He was a proud, life-long resident of Farmington where he worked, raised his family, and lived a lifetime of public service.<br /><br /> He is survived by his two children, Joel Chagnon of </p><br />Farmington and Lori
Chagnon, of East Rochester, and his grandson Adam Thurston of
Farmington. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Lorraine, his
parents and his beloved brothers; Raymond, Richard, and Roland.<p></p><p>
<b></b></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWOheUOMkiY7cfjnFBiFP1TJ_0n6IehIQSqY1v3pATMuxuA0SEejM5Qm687_ahOPiPPIQqvRcwF4Fc2vp9ujgCDnLBgI_9ZkmRLxBBqb1vyj6H0Dia3_7BBiD4DC01yIc0kNpPvtAy5o/s2048/2014-05-24+19.46.09.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWOheUOMkiY7cfjnFBiFP1TJ_0n6IehIQSqY1v3pATMuxuA0SEejM5Qm687_ahOPiPPIQqvRcwF4Fc2vp9ujgCDnLBgI_9ZkmRLxBBqb1vyj6H0Dia3_7BBiD4DC01yIc0kNpPvtAy5o/s320/2014-05-24+19.46.09.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ron Recognized for His Community Support<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b>SERVICES: </b><p></p><p>A graveside ceremony will take place on November 2, at Pine
Grove Cemetery in Farmington at 1 p.m.</p><p> The public is welcome.</p><p><br /> In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Lorraine's Gift" or the
"Farmington Athletic Boosters" C/O Joel Chagnon, 236 Charles St.,
Farmington, N.H.</p>Kyle Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13369076904327452139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-57948600711995354802020-10-18T17:12:00.000-07:002020-11-02T05:31:24.563-08:00Help Wanted: Diesel Mechanic Technicians<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQWkNa-yI_vshH5ZdxIlG32pfyjYyubx5eNjIacw1g7MZf1sY6yt-l1NlEzXHtHDwJElpeXtgPGPg9PnjSYbH2K9_rXb2gNkNX7bQnvaDjJhrah-ANzgscouY0zo2Umi1AK_Nwqa0ZAY/s219/WM+logo_2color.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="219" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQWkNa-yI_vshH5ZdxIlG32pfyjYyubx5eNjIacw1g7MZf1sY6yt-l1NlEzXHtHDwJElpeXtgPGPg9PnjSYbH2K9_rXb2gNkNX7bQnvaDjJhrah-ANzgscouY0zo2Umi1AK_Nwqa0ZAY/w384-h133/WM+logo_2color.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/<wbr></wbr>Veteran</i><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><u></u> </p>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-88465500555168976722020-10-17T05:23:00.011-07:002020-11-02T05:30:31.832-08:00 #FarmingtonNH Remembering Ann MacKinnon<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuYuZqSFcZIuCn6J7nWO5jBkE4ccU_iMqzw8WPdCtMVIKoULegRrl2HlPZv7riOkAMpCAjW06YE_HRhZkvk0rdH2SYFiKNLxrdFqfRDp9WXhk5MXsICXJ0GkAJZFiqapFmTHDX3tIwwU/s412/screenshot-everloved.com-2020.10.30-08_46_34.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuYuZqSFcZIuCn6J7nWO5jBkE4ccU_iMqzw8WPdCtMVIKoULegRrl2HlPZv7riOkAMpCAjW06YE_HRhZkvk0rdH2SYFiKNLxrdFqfRDp9WXhk5MXsICXJ0GkAJZFiqapFmTHDX3tIwwU/s320/screenshot-everloved.com-2020.10.30-08_46_34.png" width="320" /></a>On October 3, 2020, Ann Elizabeth MacKinnon of Farmington, NH died
surrounded by family and friends at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA
after a period of failing health.</p>
<p>Ann was born on November 22, 1950 in Castine, Maine, the fifth child
of Daniel F. and Josephine Lowell MacKinnon. She grew up in the
Kilkenny Mountains outside of Berlin NH, and graduated from the
University of New Hampshire where she majored in horticulture. She was
active in the women's movement and the peace movement during the Viet
Nam conflict. She worked for the US Postal Service and was a proud and
active union member. Her political activism continued all her life,
working for Democratic candidates and championing rights and equality
for women, minorities, working people, and families.</p>
<p>A passionate gardener, she was much sought after for her wisdom
regarding all things green. Ann had a beautiful voice and loved singing
union songs, folk songs, and anything by Joan Baez. Her sharp sense of
humor could make you laugh all evening. She adored the Christmas
holiday and will be remembered for the lovely wreaths she would make and
gift to friends and neighbors. Generous to worthy causes and to
friends and family, she would readily open her heart and her home to
those in need. Friends going through difficult times would find her at
the door with bags of groceries. </p>
<p>Nearly every summer she would gather with close friends to camp for a
week on the shores of Lake Aziscohos. Those who joined these joyful
gatherings will recall the long paddle to the campsite with everything
packed into canoes and kayaks, living out of tents and gathering
firewood, staying up late into the night singing songs around the
campfire, and waking in the morning to the chill mist on the lake, loons
calling across the water. Ann loved the Aziscohos and requested that
her ashes be scattered there.</p>
<p>She is survived by her two children, B. Liz MacKinnon of Richmond,
Maine and Hilda MacKinnon of Rochester, NY. She also leaves behind her
informally adopted children William and Ramon Gaudet of Union NH, and
their daughter Elizabeth. William attended her like a son as her health
deteriorated, and was especially kind and caring to Ann. The family is
very grateful for his love and tender heart, and grateful to the friends
and neighbors who offered their help.</p>
<p>She is also survived and will be sadly missed by her siblings and
their families: John and his wife Sylvia MacKinnon of Mt Maunganui, NZ,
nieces Ngaere MacKinnon and Jessika MacKinnon, and grand niece Mikaela
Fitzpatrick, all New Zealanders; Daniel/Boongie MacKinnon VIII and his
wife, Denise, nephews Ian MacKinnon and Daniel MacKinnon IX, and grand
nephew David MacKinnon, all Louisiana residents; Bonnie Winona MacKinnon
of Nottingham, NH; Alice MacKinnon of Lee, NH; Mary MacKinnon of
Sebago, ME and nephew Krister Rollins of South Portland, ME; William and
his wife Sherry MacKinnon, niece Lila MacKinnon and nephews Samuel and
Duncan MacKinnon of Curtis, MI; and many cousins from Maine to
California and most of the Canadian provinces. She is also survived by
countless friends, including longtime friends Sharon Lehman of
Barrington, NH, Sharon's kids and grandkids, and by Melissa Graykin and
her two sons of Deerfield, NH.</p>
<p>Friends and family will be gathering to celebrate her life at 4 pm on
October 24 at 190 Cooper Hill Road, Nottingham, NH, for a potluck
social, outside around a campfire. Masks will be mandatory when not
eating, and we will practice social distancing. Bring your voice, an
instrument if you have one, a story to share and perhaps a comfortable
chair, and remember to dress appropriately for the weather. For more
information, contact Ann's sister Mary at <a href="mailto:Maryrmac@roadrunner.com" target="_blank">Maryrmac@roadrunner.com</a>.
Ann was an ardent listener and supporter of public radio, so in lieu
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<br />Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-9239308908629846582020-07-03T06:03:00.001-07:002020-07-03T06:03:44.417-07:00At-Home Summer Learning With Statistics in Schools from US Census 2020!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It’s backyard barbecue time! Encourage summer learning with Statistics in Schools activities and resources. We offer great materials that will keep children engaged and are easy to adapt for at-home learning. Check out our Fourth of July Fun Facts and featured activity for this month.<br />
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We provide more than 100 activities that you can use to enhance and invigorate learning in many subjects. New activities, designed specifically for the 2019-2020 school year, spotlight the 2020 Census and the importance of making sure everyone is counted, especially children.<br />
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Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-699603806248552042020-06-03T14:07:00.000-07:002020-06-03T14:07:41.324-07:00Farmington Historical Society Celebrates History!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Farmington Historical Society is celebrating history as we shelter in place during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Society is practicing good social distancing behavior by not meeting during this time. However, they are committed to preserving and promoting Farmington's history. The Society encourages you to visit their online <a href="https://farmingtonnhhistory.omeka.net/" target="_blank">Museum of Farmington History,</a> and browse the approximately 500 items on display there. They are adding new items to the museum on a regular basis. If you don't already love history, you will after you visit our Museum of Farmington History.<br />
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Kathy L. Seaver, Farmington resident and Town Clerk/Tax Collector for 45 years officially retired on April 6, 2020. On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Town of Farmington held an open house to celebrate Kathy's retirement at the Town Hall.<br />
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Kathy received certificates from Governor Sununu, Senators Maggie Hassan and Jean Shaheen and Representative Chris Pappas. The people of the Town of Farmington were blessed to have Kathy serve our town for so many years. She put training programs in place to help others and was known and respected statewide for her knowledge and expertise in her position. Kathy was the “go to” person for town clerks and tax collectors throughout New Hampshire.<br />
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We want to thank Kathy for all the time and effort she put into the job on our behalf, and wish Kathy the very best in her retirement. We look forward to seeing you around the town.<br />
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Happy Retirement, Kathy! Enjoy your retirement. You certainly have earned it!<br />
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<br />Stan in NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473396450228240345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-62571172515854037232020-04-26T07:23:00.001-07:002020-11-02T05:33:07.086-08:00Farmington Students Share Their Artwork with the Puddledock PressAs students learn from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are getting creative with their projects. At Henry Wilson Memorial School, one assignment was to create a positive message and submit it for publication to the Puddledock Press! We could not be more thrilled to accept and publish this artwork!<br />
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"Fatty Mohatty" Comic by Patrick McClearn, Grade 5, pencil and watercolor.</div>
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Shaylee DiPriozio, Grade 4, chalk sidewalk art</div>
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Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-18774178542341777792020-04-26T06:53:00.000-07:002020-04-26T06:53:30.969-07:00Share Fund, Operating Gerry's Emergency Food Pantry, Announces Annual Spring Fundraiser to Raise Funds and Awareness<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><i>Community Members Can Help Their Local Food Pantry By Sharing Their Resources.</i></b></span><br />
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SHARE Fund is kicking off its Spring Fundraiser Campaign, "Spring Into Action", welcoming donations both online and by mail to continue to maintain its services of providing food to families in need through Gerry's Emergency Food Pantry. The campaign will run from April 23 through May 23, 2020.<br />
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One out of every nine men, women and children in the Granite State are food insecure, meaning they do not know where their next meal will come from.<br />
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In New Hampshire, approximately 12% of children are living in food insecure environments.<br />
Nearly 6% of seniors are food insecure in New Hampshire. With one out of six American families relying on food pantries to help feed them, the pantries often have a hard time meeting the demand – especially with the increased need resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.<br />
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“SHARE Fund has experienced a 50% rise in food assistance requests since early March when the pandemic broke out”, says Skip Smith, Executive Director. “Planned fundraising events have been cancelled, combined with the loss of income from our Community Clothing Shop sales, making the challenge of dealing with Covid-19 an even greater strain on our resources”.<br />
Food pantries have access to some food through the NH Food Bank, but it can be challenging to obtain supplies with every pantry in the state seeing an increase in requests for help, combined with certain operating costs that cannot be covered by cans and boxes. Now with an increase in health issues due to the crisis, the continued operations in providing access to nutritious food is more critical than ever.<br />
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Gerrys Emergency Food Pantry has been operating a “drive-thru” format, with members lining up in cars and sometimes bicycles along the soccer field fence at the Rochester Community Center. “We are here with a small group of dedicated volunteers several days a week sorting and bagging food to hand out on Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 3 pm”, Smith said. “And we have welcomed many new neighbors to using the SHARE Fund services, all we ask is that you please call us in the morning prior to your first visit”. SHARE Fund also provides the only local Diaper Bank to help families with young children, as well as adult diaper needs. Smith states that “while we cannot access our office or clothing to assist our neighbors with certain needs, our core service of providing food to the hungry remains constant and will likely increase the longer this emergency lingers on”. Smith encourages Rochester and Farmington residents to “Take 5”. “Take 5 minutes to donate securely online or write and mail a check to SHARE Fund, and just think, as little as $5 can provide up to 5 meals for a neighbor in need!”.<br />
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“Today, this is about springing into action to help the food pantry during the COVID-19 crisis, but we know that when this is long behind us, the community will continue to share their time, talent, and resources to the SHARE Fund, helping to assure that their neighbors in need are provided food, diapers, clothing, and financial assistance as we have for over 25 years” noted Smith.<br />
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<i>About SHARE Fund:</i><br />
The SHARE Fund began over 25 years ago as an outreach ministry program of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Rochester. With the help, support, and guidance of the Parish, the SHARE Fund grew into a successful assistance service. In 2008, the SHARE Fund became an independent nonprofit agency, federally registered as a 501c3 public charity, operating out of the Rochester Community Center at 150 Wakefield Street. The SHARE Fund continues to grow and has become an integral service provider for people in need living in our community. Programs include Gerry's Emergency Food Pantry, the Community Diaper Bank, Emergency Financial Assistance, and the Community Clothing Shop. SHARE Fund relies on donations to operate its programs and facilities. You can “Spring into Action” today by visiting <a href="http://sharefund.org/" target="_blank"><i>ShareFund.org</i></a> or call 603-330-3468 to find out ways you can help, or be helped, in the Rochester/Farmington area.<br />
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Sharon Turner was presented the 2020 Woman of the Year Award from the Farmington Woman's Club this March at our Town Meeting. It was wonderful to see Sharon get recognition for all she does, and has done, for the Farmington community.<br />
Fred Rogers, of Mr Rodgers Neighborhood, often told this story about when he was a boy and felt scared: <i>“My mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers — so many caring people in this world.”</i><br />
There is no better word to describe Sharon Turner than a "helper."<br />
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I've personally had the great pleasure of seeing Sharon in action every day that we work in the museum together sorting through Farmington's vast, fragmented historical record. She is one of the most perceptive, committed, compassionate people I have ever met. Fellow resident and Farmington Woman's' Club member JoAnn Doke, had this to say about Sharon when she gave the award and plaque to her that evening:<br />
<i>“This year's Woman of the year, I'm sure, is well known to many of you. A Farmington native, she has served on too many boards and committees to list but most recently she served on the steering committee involved with searching for plans for the former fire station. You may have also seen her planting and maintaining the beautiful garden by the municipal parking lot. She has spent countless hours working with the Historical Society and the curator of the Museum of Farmington Museum. In her spare time she traps, rescues, fosters and rehomes stray and feral cats and an occasional pig. Please join me in congratulating Sharon Turner as Farmington Woman's Club 2020 Woman of the Year.” </i><br />
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<i>Photo courtesy of Jennifer Ouimette.</i>Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-53114380531137024572020-04-26T06:11:00.000-07:002020-04-26T06:18:14.994-07:00Historical Society Suspends Meetings But Remains Active - Museum Features Collection of Carved Acorns and NutsThe Farmington Historical Society has suspended all their meetings and featured speakers for the foreseeable future and any tours and visits of the Museum of Farmington History that were planned, or being planned, are on hold until further notice. The Society will continue to conduct some of their business, as necessary, through their private members group on Facebook, and over email.<br />
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The Society is seeing an increase in donations recently, which is a great thing for our town. The Historical Society is very appreciative of all donations, as and are trying to collect and preserve as much of Farmington's history as they can. However, at this time, they ask potential donors to hold onto any donations until after the COVID-19 crisis is over. The Goodwin Library is closed during the pandemic, and the Society wants to limit the amount of packages the library staff have to receive on behalf of the Historical Society. The Society is currently staying out of the Library in order to follow and practice good social distancing protocols. Once this crisis is over, they will welcome any donations once again. Being sequestered in your homes is a good time to clean out your old stuff and donate those historical treasures that nobody wants to store to the Society. Of particular interest are Farmington High School Yearbooks, old town records, old family and town photographs, personal stories of Farmington, and stories of Farmington History. Please remember to include any and all information regarding the items donated that you might have, and be sure to include your name, or the person's name in which you would like the donation to be recognized. Remember, everything is history, and becomes history, as soon as it's passed.<br />
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The Society had an inquiry some time ago from a group traveling through NH looking for items and places in the book, "New Hampshire Curiosities". In that guide there is a mention of "Mr.<br />
Varney's carved nut baskets, which the Society has in the Museum of Farmington History. They group wanted to visit the museum to see those carved baskets. Museum Curator, Kyle Leach, was in the process of making an appointment for them to come by, when the COVID-19 outbreak happened. A physical meeting in the museum is not an option at this point, but is postponed until further notice. In light of the interest, Kyle thought to report on the information we do know about those nut carvings and include some photos for all to see and appreciate.<br />
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The carved nut baskets are made from acorns, walnuts and chestnuts, carefully carved into tiny baskets. A few have semiprecious stones attached and all are finished with a shiny coat of shellac. They were hand made by "Deke" Varney. The talent and skill to make each basket is even more incredible when you know that Mr. Varney only had one arm. The baskets won two awards at the October 1916 West Milton Community Fair, a large, local event that pulled participants and the general public from most of the surrounding communities. It was the Second Annual West Milton Community Fair. The Historical Society has the baskets, a photo of Mr. Varney, and both awards in their museum collection.<br />
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It’s hard to tell the intricacies and details in this photo of Mr. Varney’s carved nuts, which can be seen in the Museum of Farmington History.<br />
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Close up of a few of Mr. Varney’s carved nuts. You can see one with an embedded gemstone in the upper right corner. To get an idea of the size of these carvings, note that they are stapled to the display board.
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The Society hopes that you will take notice of these wonderful treasures when you can see them again in person. For now, they hope our readers will enjoy the photos included here.
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The Puddledock Press has published a Spring Issue which is now available online in a downloadable and printable pdf format only.<br />
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Last December, as we ended our 40th Year Anniversary celebration on a sad note. There would be no more printed issues, nor would there be compiled digital issues. The news would be reported as articles and events occurred directly on the website. While that is still happening, I feel that we still can keep the paper alive in issue form, periodically, as time and news permits. Issues published in 2020 will be Volume 41 of the Puddledock Press.<br />
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As we are currently in the midst of a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic that threatens our society and our people, I thought it would be appropriate to put together an issue that would contain some news and information about the virus, and how to deal with it, along with some local good news. Many of us might not access the website, and may appreciate staying connected with our community. The issue will provide an historic record of this period, as we all shelter in place and try to stop the spread.<br />
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Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-83446099426602865692020-03-28T10:52:00.000-07:002020-05-24T06:33:36.446-07:00Stay at Home. Save Lives. Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>United States Now has the Most Cases of COVID-19.</i></b></span><br />
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A good article to read and understand the spread of the virus, and why it is important to stay home and stay protected.<br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><i><a href="https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them" target="_blank">The Risks - Know Them - Avoid Them</a> - Erin Bromage</i></b></span><br />
"There are very few states that have demonstrated a sustained decline in numbers of new infections. Indeed, as of May 3rd the majority are still increasing and reopening. As a simple example of the USA trend, when you take out the data from New York and just look at the rest of the USA, daily case numbers are increasing. Bottom line: the only reason the total USA new case numbers look flat right now is because the New York City epidemic was so large and now it is being contained."<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Stay at Home. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Save Lives.</span></b></i><br />
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<b><i>Have questions about COVID-19?</i></b><br />
Call 2-1-1<br />
Phone dial: 1-866-444-4211<br />
TTY: 603-634-3388<br />
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<a href="https://www.nh.gov/covid19/" target="_blank">All Information on the Coronavirus COVID-19 in New Hampshire</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/special-notices.htm" target="_blank">Special Notices Related to Potential Exposures to COVID-19</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.nh.gov/covid19/faqs/" target="_blank">COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions</a><br />
<a href="https://www.nh.gov/covid19/faqs/documents/covid-19-faq.pdf" target="_blank">FAQs from Bureau of Infectious Disease Control</a><br />
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<b><i>State of New Hampshire Emergency Orders</i></b><br />
March 13, 2020 - Executive Order 2020-04 - An order declaring a state of emergency due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)<br />
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Emergency Order 1 - Temporary remote instruction and support for public K-12 school districts<br />
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Emergency Order 2 - Temporary prohibition on scheduled gatherings of 50 or more attendees and onsite beverage consumption<br />
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Emergency Order 3 - All providers of electric, gas, water, telephone, cable, VOIP, internet service, and deliverable fuel services will be prohibited from disconnecting or discontinuing service for non-payments for the duration of the State of Emergency<br />
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Emergency Order 4 - Landlords will not be allowed to start eviction proceedings for those unable to pay due to their financial situations. To do so would be against the law. All judicial and non-judicial foreclosure actions will also be prohibited during the state of emergency<br />
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Emergency Order 5 - Individuals who are unable to work or who have reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have immediate access to unemployment benefits. Anyone in the following situations will now be eligible for state unemployment<br />
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Emergency Order 6 - Temporary authorization for take-out or delivery beer or wine. All restaurants, diners, bars, saloons, private clubs or any other establishment that have both a restaurant license and on premise license from the New Hampshire liquor commission shall be temporarily authorized to allow for takeout or delivery of beer or wine.<br />
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Emergency Order 7 - Temporary modification of data and privacy governance plans.<br />
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Emergency Order 8 - Temporary expansion of access to Telehealth Services to protect the public and health care providers<br />
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Emergency Order 9 - Establishes the COVID-19 Emergency Healthcare System Relief Fund<br />
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Emergency Order 10 - Requiring all sellers of groceries to temporarily transition to use of single use paper or plastic bags.<br />
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Emergency Order 11: Temporary authority to perform secure remote online notarization.<br />
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Emergency Order 12: Temporary modification of public access to meetings under RSA 91-A.<br />
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Emergency Order 13: Temporary allowance for New Hampshire pharmacists and pharmacies to compound and sell hand sanitizer over the counter ("OTC") and to allow pharmacy technicians to perform non-dispensing tasks remotely.<br />
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Emergency Order 14: Temporary authorization for out-of-state pharmacies to act as a licensed mail-order facility within the State of New Hampshire.<br />
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Emergency Order 15: Temporary authorization for out of state medical providers to provide medically necessary services and provide services through telehealth.<br />
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Emergency Order 16: Temporary prohibition on scheduled gatherings of 10 or more attendees.<br />
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Emergency Order 17: Closure of non-essential businesses and requiring Granite Staters to stay at home <a href="https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/emergency-orders/documents/emergency-order-17-ex-a.pdf" target="_blank">Essential Business List </a><br />
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Emergency Orders 18: Temporary modification to Department of Safety Laws and Regulations<br />
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Emergency Order 19: Extension of Remote Instruction and Support for Public K-12 Schools<br />
- <a href="https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/emergency-orders/" target="_blank">Get details of these orders from Governor.NH.gov</a><br />
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Live COVID-19 World Map Count<br />
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<a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2020-03-17/10-states-with-the-most-aggressive-response-to-coronavirus" target="_blank">10 States with the Most Aggressive Response to COVID-19</a>, US News and World Report, March 17, 2020.<br />
<a href="https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus" target="_blank">FEMA COVID-19 Response Information</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.wmur.com/app/covid-19-in-new-hampshire-by-the-numbers/31938997" target="_blank">COVID-19 in New Hampshire: By the Numbers</a> - Infographic from WMUR-9 shows data from the Department of Health and Human Services.<br />
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<b><i>Fatality Rate of COVID-19</i></b><br />
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<a href="https://medium.com/less-cancer/covid-19-prevalence-and-estimated-spread-in-nh-bd9876979d5f" target="_blank">COVID-19 Prevalence and Estimated Spread in New Hampshire</a>, Mindi Messmer<br />
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<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html" target="_blank">If You Are at Higher Risk</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html" target="_blank">Coronavirus 2019 Information (COVID-19)</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<br />
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Stan in NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473396450228240345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-18679341524942733362020-03-15T11:27:00.002-07:002020-03-15T11:45:47.968-07:00Farmington Schools Close in Response to COVID-19<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Sunday, March 15, Governor Chris Sununu took the step to temporarily close all New Hampshire schools and direct them to switch to remote learning. As of the March 15 press conference, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Hampshire is 13. Cases occur in Grafton, Hillsborough, and Rockingham counties.<br />
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On March 14, in response to the threat of COVID-19 infection and the need for social distancing to help fight the global pandemic, Farmington Schools will be closing for the week of March 16 through 20. During this week, teachers will be trained and the plan for moving our students to remote learning will be refined. The following is a public letter from Superintendent, Ruth Ellen Vaughn, explaining the process.<br />
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<i>March 14, 2020</i><br />
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<i>Tonight, about 7pm, I was assured by the Department of Public Health that “an investigation into the situation in the Farmington School System has been deemed not to be a threat to public health.” In light of the developing health concerns throughout the region, however, I am closing all schools the week of March 16th with the intent to begin remote learning via a hybrid model (digital and paper) beginning on March 23rd through April 6th.</i><br />
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<i>This decision is made in an effort to mitigate and contain the spread of the virus for our students, staff, and community. We are still at very low risk for widespread viral transmission and closing school will help keep the risk lower for the weeks to come. I know this is a hardship for families and that you need time to make plans. </i><br />
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<i>During the week of March 16-20, the school staff will be working on remote lessons and the best delivery of those according to the needs of their students. Our remote learning plan will be presented to them on Monday and to the public Monday night at the Farmington School Board meeting. This plan will likely evolve in some details over the course of the week, but broadly includes devices and internet connection loans, continuation of access to meals through Stafford Community Action Program and End 68, and delivery of lessons through paper packs brought to homes by bus and through online learning. Guidance counselors will continue to work with their students remotely and school nurses will be available online and by phone with “office hours” for consultation regarding sick children.</i><br />
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<i>We are taking the time to ensure that the instruction delivered to students remotely is well done and as seamless as possible. Doing this right will be particularly important if the model proves to be one we are needing to use for a longer period of time. Attendance done remotely will be through participation and completion of work, and will be detailed to families throughout the week. We will also be setting up times for families to pick up student electronic devices and materials.</i><br />
<i>The reopening of school will be re-evaluated as the situation unfolds, and further guidance is received from state officials.</i><br />
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<i>Sincerely,</i><br />
<i>Ruth Ellen Vaughn</i><br />
<i>Superintendent</i><br />
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Learn more about the COVID-19 Pandemic and find information and resources.<br />
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<a href="https://www.sau61.org/" target="_blank">Farmington School District</a> Updates<br />
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<a href="https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/commissioner/covid-19" target="_blank">Resources for Schools</a> from the New Hampshire Department of Education<br />
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<a href="https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html?fbclid=IwAR0rlI8XA744E2YkYIBK3vYI5cV6-oTvrrv3rwJC2dm9wvAW3rzB_4HsI-I" target="_blank">Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases</a> by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)<br />
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<a href="https://www.wmur.com/article/live-stream-new-hampshire-governor-coronavirus-covid-19-updates/31624744" target="_blank">Governor directs all NH schools to temporarily close, turn to remote learning</a> by WMUR, Channel 9.<br />
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<a href="https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus" target="_blank">COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel</a> from the US Department of Education</div>
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<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html" target="_blank">Situation Summary Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<br />
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<br />Puddledock Press, Farmington, NHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048578578111775388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-81586733842108571062020-03-10T06:35:00.000-07:002020-03-10T06:35:11.379-07:00Farmington Woman's Club Local Candidate Forum Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just over forty citizens attended the Farmington Woman's Club local candidate forum at the Farmington Recreation building downtown. Food and beverages were provided. Eleven candidates attended and were assembled at the front of the room, seated behind a set of tables, with a microphone for easier communication with the audience.<br />
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The Woman's Club had a format chosen and guidelines outlined for the afternoon event. The handout with the format and guidelines can be seen in the post below. Following the question and answer portion of the event candidates were available for residents to speak with them.<br />
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<br />Kyle Leachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13369076904327452139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906044299754384878.post-83293148413537515782020-02-29T07:06:00.001-08:002020-10-18T05:08:03.362-07:00School District Publishes Curriculum NewslettersAccording to District Curriculum Director, Dr. Misty McBrierty, one of our wildly important goals for our district this year will be in the area of social emotional learning. These goals will be focused on supporting our teachers in creating a culture for social emotional growth and how to instruct and give feedback on those skills that when developed can lead to empowerment and high productivity of our learners. There is a lot to be understood about this topic and a multi-faceted approach should be taken systemically to support this effort. We have to start with shifting the mindset and beginning to understand the structural systems work we need to do to support this endeavor. Dr. McBrierty provides information, resources, and links to staff members, and anyone interested in better understanding this important focus through her monthly newsletter, <a href="https://www.sau61.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=5571033&pageId=7974013" target="_blank">Curriculum Matters</a>.<br />
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The public is strongly encouraged to access and read these newletters. Along with information on social emotional learning and other district initiatives, they are jam packed with interesting and important information that will help parents and community members better understand our school district and our students.<br />
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Some of the initiatives and work planned falls under the umbrella of social emotional learning, such as:<br />
Habits of Mind<br />
Restorative Justice<br />
Collaborative Problem Solving<br />
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports)<br />
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Likewise, some of this work has been started in the district already such as Leader in Me at Valley View, Restorative Justice at the high school, and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support at Henry Wilson.<br />
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The number one form of discipline in our schools today is shame. To be sensitive to social emotional learning and health, and trauma sensitivity we have to address this critical issue.<br />
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Some videos to watch:<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/cIGLI3eWfsc" target="_blank">The Competitive Advantage of Teamwork with Patrick Lencioni</a><br />
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<a href="https://youtu.be/pbWEDk8fbBU" target="_blank">The Power of Vulnerability - Patrick Lencioni</a><br />
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<a href="https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o" target="_blank">The Power of Vulnerability with Brene Brown</a><br />
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<a href="https://youtu.be/L0ifUM1DYKg" target="_blank">Listening to Shame with Brene Brown</a><br />
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