Ashland Speaks

By Lula Anderson

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all. We hope that your Christmas and Hanukkah. So unusual for both to fall on the same day. I can't believe how cold it was for such an extended period of time, then too warm. Many colds and respiratory ailments around because of the weather. It's hard on the body.

On Sunday we got to say our final farewells to Jeanne Thompson Soule. She had been so active in life and so many were touched by her actions. Clarence and Jeanne were such active volunteers that their illness was a loss to so many people. Looking back on the volunteers that we have lost on the mountain, we wonder why no one steps up to take their place. We need home delivered meal volunteers, we need medical transport volunteers but there is no one to take over. Many think that they would like to stay with the younger crowd so they don't grow old, but don't think about those that nurtured them when they were younger. Any help is greatly appreciated. Just call 518-719-3555, ask for Ruth, and she will give you ideas how you can help out.

Since this is a very compressed version of Ashland Speaks, We would just like you all to know that we survived the cold, we had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to being with you all during the coming year. Many good wishes to all.

Lula and Judy