*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…

Windsor Rotary to Sponsor Exchange Student

WINDSOR ROTARY CLUB

July 14, 2008

Vol. 83 No. 1

ABSENTEES - 6/30/2008

 

T. Allen, P. Bousquet, J. Brownlow, W. Cone, R. Christensen, J. Cushing, W. Hochstin, C. Prevo, J. Rohrer, S. Spadaro, J. Springer.

BIRTHDAY

July 11, Bob Dukeshire.

GUESTS

Shane Hathaway Kochvi, Rotary’s Exchange Student and guest speaker.

MAKEUPS

None reported.

LAST WEEK

(These notes are for the June 30 meeting as Rotary did not meet on July 7.)

Dana Waters won the raffle but not the jackpot. Gail Barton announced that she is the “featured artist” at the Miller Gallery in Springfield for the month of July. There was a reception for the opening of her exhibit on Thursday, July 3.

Carolyn Shapiro-Wall reported that after much discussion her family has acquired “Felix”, a pet rabbit. Her son Matthew is allergic to dogs and cats, but a bunny will fit well into their household. Matthew has agreed to be in charge of feeding and giving water to Felix, taking care of his bunny cage, etc. Roger Gilman attended the Vermont-NH field hockey game at St. Mike’s in which his granddaughter played. Vermont won, 3-2. Martha Davis reported that daughter Kate is home (while she and her new husband look for an apartment). “I wash a lot more dishes but I’m happy to have her around,” she said.

Mike Howe reported that he was struck by lightning last week. “Not a pleasant experience,” he said. “It hit hard. The whole house shook.”

LAST WEEK’S PROGRAM

ROTARY TO SPONSOR EXCHANGE STUDENT

A few weeks ago Windsor Rotary voted to sponsor Shane Hathaway Kochvi, 17, of Claremont during a year abroad Rotary student exchange program. During the last meeting of the Roary year, Shane came to talk about the program, in which he will spend the next year with several host families in Taiwan. He leaves at the end of August, and has been taking a “crash course” in Chinese with a tutor (”more a crash than a course,” he says.)Shane got interested in becoming an exchange student while studying Spanish at Stevens High School. “I thought it would be a great idea to go to Spain, but when I looked into it, through a program called Face The World, it was so expensive to do it. So I went back to my guidance counselor and she told me about the Rotary Club.” Shane went to a few meetings, and when Spain proved unavailable he was persuaded to try something “more exotic.”

“I though about China, but China has, like, one Rotary Club and there are 144 Rotary Clubs in Taipae, Taiwan – so I ended up choosing Taiwan.”

Shane has gone to several meetings and orientations with other students going on Rotary exchange trips, and “it was an instant bonding.”

“I went to a retreat program in Swanzey, NH, and everyone was just so helpful. I’m really looking forward to this,” Shane said. He was originally to be sponsored by the Claremont Rotary Club, but that group is in the process of disbanding, so Rotary officials brought Windsor Rotary into the picture, and Windsor Rotary agreed to sponsor him.

“I’m honored to be the first exchange student you guys are sponsoring, and I hope I won’t be the last,” Shane told the Rotarians. “Stevens hasn’t had an exchange student go out for 100 years.”

DANA WATERS TAKES THE GAVEL

As is traditional during the last meeting of the Rotary year, outgoing president Ted Hilles passed the gavel to incoming president Dana Waters. Dana then presented Ted with his past president’s pin and a gavel mounted on a plaque, and thanked him for his leadership during the past year. Ted reflected on Rotary’s accomplishments during his watch, including a successful Penny Sale, the construction and dedication of the Sherm Carter Memorial Pavilion, the Windsor in Bloom flower boxes, the ongoing food shelf, the annual dictionary project, and having a presence at the significant District meetings in Keene, Lake Placid and Rutland during the past year.

LARSONS BUY WINDSOR STATION

Nate Larson announced at last week’s meeting that his family was closing that afternoon on the purchase of the Windsor Station Restaurant. He doesn’t plan a lot of sudden changes but did note that “we stole a sous-chef from Simon Pearce and he’s starting tonight!” Nate announced that the restaurant would resume offering lunch during the noon hour.

WINDSOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

MISSION STATEMENT
The Windsor School District is committed to educating each student to his/her full potential. We believe that a safe and positive environment is essential and that it be defined by mutual respect and an appreciation of diverse ideas. Collaboration with the community, parent involvement, and effective communication are hallmarks of our school and guide school development. Our decisions are based upon a vision of high academic achievement. We understand the importance of education for the future and recognize that each of us should be a lifelong learner.

DATE: Monday, July 21, 2008

PLACE: Windsor’s K-12 Educational Complex Windsor, Vermont

TIME: 7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Room 210 - 2nd floor - K/12 Educational Complex

AGENDA:
7:00 p.m. Call to Order by Chair Bennett
7:05 p.m. Items for Action
  1. Approval of Previous Minutes
•6/16/08 (enclosed)
2. Appointments / Resignations
7:10 p.m. Correspondence
7:15 p.m. Public Participation on Items Not Related to the Agenda
7:30 p.m. Board Member/Student Rep. Comments (Student reps: first meeting of each month only)
7:45 p.m. Items for Discussion
1. Superintendent Report (Brenda Needham)
•Animal Dissection Policy distribution
•Energy conservation discussion
2. Financial Report (Ed Connors)
8:30 p.m. Old Business
8:40 p.m. New Business
8:55 p.m. Setting Next Agenda
•Monday, August 4, 2008
9:00 p.m. Executive Session
9:05 p.m. Adjournment

SCHEDULE OF SUMMER MEETINGS
Monday, August 4, 2008
Regular School Board Meeting 7:00pm Room 210 – 2nd floor

Monday, August 18, 2008
Regular School Board Meeting 7:00pm Room 210 – 2nd floor

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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Windsor Memorial Day Events 2008 - 125 Years!

Memorial Day
Windsor, Vermont
May 26, 2008
9:30 AM

Welcome at Constitution Memorial…………………. Ed Brown

National Anthem………………………Windsor Jr/Sr High School Band

Remarks…………………………………………..Donna Sweaney

Medley of Songs……………………Windsor Jr/Sr High School Chorus

Gettysburg Address…………………………………………by Students

Walk to Old South Church Accompanied by
The Windsor Jr/Sr High School Band

Presentation of Wreath by
State Street School Students

Continue to the Bridge
(students will cross bridge and return to school)

Community members will continue to the Cemetery
for the Conclusion of the Ceremonies

A sincere thank you to all who have served our country.

 

May 26, 2008 9:30 AM Add to Calendar