Thank you Ray Burton

It’s not going to be the same without you.  Where will we get our combs now?  Ray Burton was a class act and I don’t envy whoever tries to take on his district.  These are big shoes to fill.

Chairman Horn’s Statement on Councilor Ray Burton’s Retirement

 

Concord – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Jennifer Horn released the following statement today on Executive Councilor Ray Burton’s decision to not seek reelection due to health concerns:
“Ray Burton is a legend in New Hampshire politics, and it’s hard to even consider the Executive Council without his steady and reassuring presence. For over three decades, Ray has been a tireless champion for the North Country, a respected bipartisan leader and one of the most dedicated elected officials in New Hampshire. 

“There will never be another public servant like Councilor Ray Burton. He is simply irreplaceable and his difficult decision is an enormous loss for our state. New Hampshire is thankful for his outstanding service and our thoughts and prayers are with him during these trying times.”

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Valley Regional is being cut from Anthem’s network

The Sullivan County Delegation will hold a special meeting on Tues. Nov. 5 at 6 pm in Valley Regional Hospital’s Buckley Conference Room in Claremont. The main purpose of this special meeting is to discuss Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s recent decision to exclude Valley Regional from the health insurer’s approved network of health care providers, and possible legislative remedies. Valley Regional CEO Peter Wright has requested this evening meeting at the hospital so that he and his staff may discuss this exclusion before the start of the special legislative session on Nov. 7.

The public is invited.

Steve

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Help Those in Need this Sunday

fresh-vegetablesPlease support the 2013 Harvest Walk. This annual pledge walk benefits the Fall Mountain Food Shelf, a regional food pantry which provides food and personal care items to hundreds of families and seniors in Charlestown and the surrounding area. The Walk will take place on Sunday, October 13, starting at 2 p.m. Walkers will meet at the Charlestown Congregational Church, 71 Main Street, Charlestown.

If you can’t participate, please donate. Just one dollar buys eleven pounds of food. Every little bit matters a great deal. You can contact Sherry Mason (826-0005) for details, or contact me and I will pick up your donation. I can process PayPal and credit card payments if need be. Checks should be made out to the Fall Mountain Food Shelf.

Rep. Steve Smith

603-826-5996

nhfirst@gmail.com

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