*SICKO*

Has everyone seen this documentary? If you haven’t you should. Don’t listen to anyone, see it and decide for yourselves. Health care is a huge issue in the USA as it is in Vermont. What are the reasons? How do other countries afford it? Why is it so expensive in this country? How did this all start. Those questions will be answered in this documentary. You should at least be informed of what your odds are. It really is astounding what this country is doing about good, honest health care, or shall I say, Not Doing!

I have written to my congress folks in Montpelier asking them to think about dropping the Insurance companies and moving to a self reliant program and letting the hospitals manage the health care like they used to. More money from Insurance premiums is paid to Insurance CEO’s than is going into their plans. We can do better and with less costs. It will take a bit of back bone to accomplish but it can be done.

One notation, go to, www.medicare.gov and search for insurance companies.

Read (edit-or watch) *SICKO* for yourself before you judge anyone.

I found it online:

“Sicko”

Thanks…

Republic of Vermont Celebration Postponed

For Immediate Release:
May 30, 2008

Windsor, VT- The 1777 Republic of Vermont Committee (1777 RoVC) is announcing the suspension of the “Republic of Vermont Celebration- Vermont Heritage Days” event for 2008. The committee decided to postpone the event due to difficulty coordinating meetings of the active volunteers and the tough economic conditions for fundraising. The 1777 RoVC was established in 1999 by the Town of Windsor Selectboard to re-establish a town-wide event in Windsor, VT focused on the unique history of the town. Originally known as “Windsor Heritage Days,” the event transformed from a small local event to one of state-wide importance during the first 9 years. The event was named a Top Ten Summer Event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce four times (2002, 2003, 2005 & 2006), and was named the official celebration of Vermont’s historic independence by the Vermont Legislature in 2006 and 2007. The event known best known for its celebration of the adoption of the Vermont Constitution on July 8, 1777 included several popular events during the two-day street festival atmosphere including; the Vermont Independence Parade, the Cavalcade of Horses equestrian parade and encampments of living historians representing the French and Indian War through World War II.

The “Republic of Vermont Celebration” is the only state wide event that celebrates the “Birth of a Republic” that would become the State of Vermont. On July 8, 1777, Vermont became an Independent Republic like Texas and California. A fact that was not widely known before the ‘1777 Republic of Vermont Celebration” began. The publicity of Vermont’s historic independence still has not reached the same level, as that of the Bear Flag Republic (California-1846-1848 ) and the Lone Star Republic (Texas – 1836-1845), even though the Republic of Vermont not only preexisted, but lasted longer than both of these well known Republics combined. The Republic of Vermont (1777-1791) existed for fourteen years before becoming the fourteenth U.S. State in 1791. The fledgling Republic of Vermont was only one year and four days younger than the newly established United States (July 4, 1776) and actually established its Constitution before the United States, in part to truly establish Independence. The existence of the Republic of Vermont is just the beginning; the most notable aspect of the Republic of Vermont was the establishment of the “Windsor Principles.” These principles were the true birth of civil rights in North America. Vermont, through its constitution established three basic civil rights that are taken for granted today. First, the Constitution abolished slavery (almost 100 years BEFORE the Civil War), second it established common voting rights for men (meaning you did not have to have money in the bank or own property to vote), and finally it developed the first system of Public Education requiring all citizens to be educated. Education, freedom and voting rights were established for people that otherwise would never had the opportunity for such. “The Republic of Vermont Celebration” highlighted these advancements, by highlighting Vermont’s Independence. Vermont needs to promote its history and rightful place as the true birthplace of Civil Rights and what it means to be an American Freedom-Education-Democracy.

The 1777 Republic of Vermont Committee will focus supporting the efforts of Old Constitution House (OCH) for 2008. Old Constitution House (originally Elijah West’s tavern in 1777), will host several events this year. Beginning with the historic sites opening weekend on May 24 & 25, June 14 & 15, August 30 & 31, and again on October 11 & 12, living historian Carl Malikowski and others will demonstrate skills and traditions of the 18th century. During these dates the guides will also be dressed in appropriate 18th century attire.

On June 14 & 15, OCH will participate in “Vermont Days”, when admission is free at historic sites. A special program involving Mr. Makowski and others will take place on July 6 where a messenger from the “Battle of Hubbardton” will be dispatched to “Elijah West’s Tavern” to warn the Constitution Convention delegates of the British invasion and the fall of “Fort Ticonderoga.” A special ceremony on the adoption of the Vermont Constitution will also take place at this time.

The 1777 RoVC invites all those that support OCH, or are interested in history to join us on these dates. Planning for the “Republic of Vermont Celebration- Vermont Heritage Days” will resume at a later date this summer. For more information or to join the effort please contact the 1777 RoVC, P.O. Box 531, Windsor, VT 05089 or e-mail rovc1777@yahoo.com.

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Excerpt from “A Handbook of New England” published 1916

A historical view of Windsor from

A Handbook of New England By Porter Sargent published in 1916

Enjoy- Note there is also an interesting section on Cornish/Plainfield in this book revolving around the Cornish Colony as a tourist site at the height of the Colony itself…………Rudy

pg 342-344
“Mt. Ascutney is the highest elevation in the Connecticut
valley and dominates the landscape for twenty miles in every
direction. Though but little over 3000 feet in height, it
rises directly from the valley floor, here less than 300 feet
above sea level, and its summit is only three miles from the
river. An isolated peak, a compact, broadly conical outline,
it forms the principal feature of the views from -the towns
of Windsor, Cornish, Claremont, and Weathersfield, and for
this reason enjoys a special reputation for its landscape beauty.
The name is of Indian origin and signifies ” the three brothers,”
perhaps on account of its triple summit.

Parking study & drug task force update

[For Rosalie]

Wednesday June 4

6:00 to 7:30pm in the former Newberry Building,

between Dancer’s Corner and Clara’s Café

Everyone is welcome. Light Refreshments will be served.

[Brought to you by the Windsor Downtown Program]

 

Windsor Fire Dept., Memorial Day Festivities

Windsor Fire Department established, January 1833, 175 years. Memorial Day Festivities established, May 30, 1883, 125 years.

Rudy, pointed out that Windsor Fire Department was established 175 years ago on January past of this year. I wonder if anyone might have photos of the equipment used back then, or approximately?

One other special mention, by Rudy, Windsor’s Memorial Day Parade, first of which was held 125 years ago on May 30, 1883. Does anyone by chance have any photos for that?

Thanks, Rudy! Congratulations to the Fire Department and Memorial Day Celebrations!

Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Fred

CUSHING RESIGNS AS WINDSOR POLICE CHIEF

(for Shelly and Margo)

By SHELLY JARVIS and MARGO HOWLAND

Contributing Writers

WINDSOR - In a surprise move to many in Windsor, Police Chief Jim Cushing resigned effective Thursday, on the one-year anniversary of the day that he was hired by the selectboard following a six-month stint as interim chief.

“The chief’s stated primary reasons were frustration over the long hours he felt compelled to cover due to a severe manpower shortage in the department, and inadequate pay,” Interim Town Administrator Mike Farrell said in a statement issued later Thursday morning announcing the departure. School Resource Officer Randy Christensen was put in charge of the day shift. When asked if he was Acting Chief, Christensen declined to characterize it that way, saying only that the department was “regrouping.”

The resignation came to light after an emergency selectboard meeting last Wednesday that was executive session only. It was at this meeting that the resignation was accepted “with regret.” Currently Farrell, the interim town administrator from Municipal Resources, Inc. (MRI), has stated that a new interim police department manager will be hired to fill in until a new Chief can be found. Cushing, 64, has been put on paid administrative leave and Farrell left open the possibility that he would remain with the department, perhaps with the open sergeant’s position that was not filled when he stepped up to the Chief position.

Cushing wasn’t talking to the press last week, but his wife, Diana, told the Windsor Area Observer that it was untrue that he had resigned on less than a day’s notice, as Farrell claimed. The interim town administrator was quoted in the Valley News as saying Cushing sent him an e-mail on Tuesday, which he couldn’t open, and that after talking with Cushing later in the day, learned that the attachment was a letter of resignation. He then talked again with Cushing twice on Wednesday, the paper said.