As too many persons and businesses are grappling with how to stay financially afloat and physically healthy, this year’s annual May fundraising walk/run for Boston University Alzheimer’s research will be canceled. Instead of the structured May 16 fundraiser in Northfield those who yet are capable and want to support the research are asked to send their tax-deductible donation to: Boston Univ. Alzheimer’s Disease Center, c/o P.O. Box 284, Tilton, N.H. 03276 or The Timmons Team Alzheimer’s 5K Walk/Run for Alzheimer’s Research.
Our plans for celebrations like school and college graduations, weddings, holidays, and, yes the Henniker Rotary Annual Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest, originally scheduled for Aug. 16 have all been put on hold waiting for decisions on public gatherings. The Rotary Board of Directors has been carefully considering what new norms would need to be in place regarding social distancing and food service restrictions for both servers and attendees. In addition to managing social distancing and large group gatherings, we have been particularly concerned about our ability to recruit restaurants to participate due to the impact the pandemic has had on them. Given these uncertainties, we have come to the sad and difficult decision that we should cancel Chili Fest. We are not going away. The Henniker Rotary Club would like to say a special thank you to our long time partners and sponsors including: Pats Peak Ski Area, Granite Quill Publishers, 102.3 The River, Ayer & Goss Fuels, Dunkin’ Donuts of Henniker, Davis & Towle Insurance Group, Edmunds ACE Hardware, Henniker Veterinary Hospital, New England College, Henniker Crushed Stone, Henniker Family Dentistry, Henniker Farm & Country Store, Henniker Pharmacy, Merrimack County Savings Bank and Morse Sporting Goods. Without this local business support, the Rotary Club “Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest would not have been the success it has been for the past 18 years. We hope you will share in our optimism and that you find it in your hearts and minds to see the bright future ahead. Please consider how you can continue your support for all that our Rotary members do in the community. For instance, check out our new “Flags over Henniker and Hillsboro” initiative and stay tuned for information about future Rotary activities. Better still, consider joining our club. Contact George Mobley mblgcm@aol.com to learn more. With you as part of our team, we will celebrate the great spirit that binds our community together.