The Berlin Daily Sun, Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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BERLIN, N.H.

BY CRAIG LYONS THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

SHELBURNE— The Coos County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recognized its members Thursday afternoon though the occasion was bittersweet due to a looming cut to its funding. “We are not looking so good as far as our funding is concerned,” said Kathryn McKenna, director of Coos County RSVP, during her opening remarks at the celebration, which drew more than 100 people. McKenna said the state has cut the remaining $8,500 out of its budget and the organization is also looking at a 20 percent reduction in federal funding. She added this would means cuts to the program including the annual celebration and recognition, the mileage reimbursement and other areas. This would means cuts to the volunteers

that are available to more than 60 organizations around the county, said McKenna. Many non-profit groups are also looking at funding cuts, said McKenna. She added now is the time those groups are going to need the extra help, but it might not be available. In Coos County, McKenna said the 365 RSVP volunteers logged 48,646 hours of service. She added if you figure out what that means in dollars using minimum wage, the volunteers saved these organizations $352,648. “That’s way over the amount we ask for from the state,” said McKenna. If people want to see the program continue, McKenna said it would be worthwhile for them to contact their state and local legislators and ask for the funds to be restored to the budget. After going through the bad news, McK-

enna switched to the celebration part of the event. “Let’s get to the good stuff,” said McKenna. McKenna and RSVP Coordinator Nancy Malone handed out pins for two years of service, five years of service, 10 years of service, 20 years of service and 25 years of service. Lilianne Boulanger, Jeanette Fortier and Lilian Morris were recognized for 25 years of service. Geraldine Boulanger, Tony Harp, Lorraine Lacroix, Georgette McCosh and Jeanne Pigeon were recognized for two years of service. Carrie Banks, Simone Benoit, Antoinette McGee, Barbara Platt, Pauline Robinson and Margaret Young were recognized for 15 years of service. Brad Brooks, Anita Daisy Covey, Jean Dubreuil, Carmen Dupuis, Sandra Ferrini, Bernice Fish, Melody Fogg, Barbara Fontaine, Ivona Hartshorn, Lynne Holland, Arlene Lambert, Helen Lavallee, Donald Leclerc, Odette Leclerc, Elizabeth Paradis, Susan Peel, Jeannette Pinette, Don Provencher, Francis Reilly, Medora Snigger, Armand Theriault, Doris Treamer, Jeansee RECOGNITION page 5

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COLEBROOK – One person was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident on Route 3 in Colebrook Saturday morning. State Police said Robert L. Eidell, 70, of Clarksville was declared dead at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook. Eidell was traveling south when a vehicle driven by Robert J. Queen, 74, of Woburn. Mass., going north drifted into the southbound lane and struck Eidell’s vehicle. The accident occurred just south of the N.H. rest area shortly after 9 a.m. Police said the occupants of both vehicles had to be extricated from their vehicles by responding fire and rescue personnel. Traveling in Eidell’s vehicle was his wife, Carolyn D. Eidell, 72. All three victims were transported to UCVH. Queen and Carolyn Eidell were both admitted for injuries that were described as non-life threatening. The accident is being investigated by State Police Trooper Christopher Ladd. Anyone with information regarding the accident is asked to contact Trooper Ladd at 846-3333.


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