**SCAM Warning** From Merrimack PD: There is yet another scam that is specifically targeting New Hampshire residents. You may receive a text message containing a link to a fraudulent website, "New Hampshire Covid-19 Vaccine Status Validation". The goal in this scam is for the receiver of the text message to enter personal information to include social security number, date of birth, and to upload images of their driver's license. They have incorporated both NH Department of Health and Human Services and NH Department of Motor Vehicles seals in an attempt to appear legitimate.

Riverside Ice rink at Bagley Field: the rink will be closed tonight (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. for resurfacing to get it ready for Friday night and the weekend. A new sign will soon outline hours and "rules". The previous schedule was... Friday night hockey begins at 5:00 p.m. . This allows for pickup hockey games. Saturday has historically been open skating without hockey. Stick and Puck is okay but no goals on the ice or games so free skaters can enjoy the ice as well. Hockey was played Sunday mornings until 11:00 AM in the past, free skating until 6:00 p.m. and during the week it is available for free skating until 6:00 p.m. and then hockey from 6:00 to 10:00. Certainly if no one else is there feel free to do either, if anyone is in need of a hockey stick there are a number of left-handed sticks free for the taking..

For ice rink updates, facebook.com/RiversideIceRink

Please respect the work it takes to clear and maintain the ice, and stay off it, if soft.

Stay tuned for information about some outdoor activities in February, at the Chandler Reservation's old Ski Tow area (Mink Hill Road). (Sledding hill!)

Girl Scouts Paint Party Bradford Area Community Center, SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 2022 AT 3 PM – 5 PM. https://www.facebook.com/events/3143296305947020. Come learn more about the area Girl Scouts Group! Pre-register for free at https://bit.ly/3t8clYi

For anyone is interested in having fun and getting exercise, Warner's two indoor soccer teams (Men's Over-30 and Co-Ed) are looking for more players! Men's games are Tues. nights and Co-Ed games are either Wed. or Thur. nights (it varies). The next session begins at the end of this month. Contact Matt Esenwine for more info or go to https://www.fieldhousesports.com/

Bookmarks magazine published an article in December 2021 about a long running book group that includes Warner residents Anna Allen and Rachel Parsons. The photo here shows the group at the former FootHills Restaurant. (Rachel and Anna last on right, both rows)

Did you know Jody Sloane of Warner is a stand up comedian? According to her website, she will be at Headliners Comedy on January 22, 8:30 PM-10:00 PM 700 Elm St, Manchester, NH . See more venues on her website calendar: https://jodysloane.com/calendar

Condolences to Nancy Bassett and family for the loss of Emery "Ace" Bassett, who passed away December 29, 2021. https://obits.csnh.com/emery-bassett

HELP US keep the newsletter going! SEND Warner news to newsletter@warner.lib.nh.us!

Currently seeking someone interested in picking out a few Town committee meetings with interesting agendas and/or NH legislation activity to mention on these newsletters.

Interested in joining Warner Fire and Rescue? Responders of all levels who can help attend calls in the Warner Area are currently being sought. Training opportunities available. Regular meetings and some trainings are held on Tuesday evenings. Time spent on emergency calls is paid.

The free Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Jan.- Feb class from the State of NH Fire Academy & EMS is now filled, but there will be future offerings. https://nhfa-ems.com/events/ If you already have EMR or EMT certifications, please consider joining Warner Fire Rescue.

Kearsarge Community Network (KCN) meets to build Community Resilience on the 3rd Wednesday each month via ZOOM. Next meeting: January 19. Participants share organizational services & events, and collaborate on joint projects related to community training, workforce needs, and community gatherings. Virtual & open to all (community members, non-profit organizations, schools, towns, and more!). For additional meeting information contact KCN coordinator Carol at 603-938-2562 or confortiadams@gmail.com

American Red Cross of Northern New England has many opportunities to help you connect your skills, availability and interest with needs in your community. There will be an online volunteer recruitment information event on Wednesday, January 19^th from 6-7pm to learn more about how you can serve and the benefits associated with becoming a Red Crosser. Visit www.redcross.org/volunteernne, for more info or you can also register by contacting erica.fuller4@redcross.org or (802)735-8842.

Senate calendar (use arrows to see other dates). Click on an item for details.

House Calendar: House Committees are already meeting.

Find the latest House business at gencourt.state.nh.us/house/caljourns/default.aspx

To see all the bills being discussed, click here.

Warner's NH Legislator contact pages: Senator Rebecca Whitley (District 15).

Search for Bills that each has sponsored or cosponsored.

Representatives: Margaret Kennedy (Dist. 7) and Natalie Wells (Dist. 25).

Search for Bills that each has sponsored or cosponsored. Committees, bill sponsorship and voting records are available on their pages or search by year

Register Your Position Remotely or Send a Letter: Currently, both the House and the Senate are planning to conduct all committee hearings in person, without the option to testify remotely that was available last year, and this seems unlikely to change.

Bills of interest to municipal officials (and residents) are listed in the NH Municipal Association bulletins: https://www.nhmunicipal.org/legislative-bulletins (you can also subscribe to receive these by email).

These bobcats were photographed in Warner by Jason Cheney and submitted to WMUR's ulocal site (thanks, Darryl Parker.) Learn more about bobcats at wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/profiles/bobcat.html.

Keep your house cats inside at night!

Have a Wildlife Sighting to Report? NH Fish and game is interested in hearing!.

https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/ and you can find all kinds of useful brochures, and profiles of many species at https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/profiles.html.

Unerasing Abenaki history in what is now called New Hampshire will run till the end of January, so there is still time to check it out at Hopkinton Historical Society!

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum will hold a Zoom Craft Circle meeting on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1 pm to brainstorm ideas for the group and do some crafting together via Zoom, in the hopes of meeting in person in February.

KCPA will present the innovative version of THE NUTCRACKER at Warner Town Hall January 22nd, 7 pm & 23rd 2 pm matinee. Snow Dates: January 29th, 7 pm & Jan. 30th 2 pm matinee. www.nhperformingarts.org

Literary Arts Guild announced their Annual Poetry Contest. Deadline for submission:

March 12th, 2022. This years theme: "Farming in New Hampshire". Submissions should be mailed by March 12th, 2022 to Dianalee Velie, PO Box 290, Newbury, NH 03255, (603) 938-2734, dianaleevelie@aol.com. More at https://centerfortheartsnh.org/poetry-contest

Warner's new cases reported: 25 more since last Thursday, 27 active as of 1/6/22:  total 477. www.wmur.com/article/covid-19-cases-nh-town/37155089#.

"Fun Fact": In Warner about 1 in 6.5 residents (452/2937) has now had Covid 19 so far - if each person only had it once. National average is 1 in 5.6 (58.5M / 330M) as of 1/07/22.

All N.H. counties are "HIGH level of transmission" areas, View risk ratings and vaccine levels by county at https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view.

NH Dept. of Infectious Diseases has updated their guidance document for isolation and quarantine, based on new CDC guidelines: They say if you are fully vaccinated and have been exposed, wear a mask for ten days around others and get tested after 5, but no need to quarantine unless symptomatic or test is positive. Anyone who has tested positive needs to isolate for 5 days and mask for 5 days more (after any fever is gone or test is negative). https://www.covid19.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt481/files/inline-documents/sonh/isolation-and-quarantine-recommendations_0.pdf

The CDC updated isolation and quarantine recommendations for the public. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html .

FREE at- home PCR TESTING kits for NH households that did not get the rapid tests, from https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nh/ These are saliva PCR tests which are done in front of Zoom video, sent in, and results sent 1-2 days after the sample is received.

Other testing options: https://www.covid19.nh.gov/resources/testing-guidance

Need a copy of your vaccination record? www.vaccines.nh.gov/vaccination-record-instructions

On the CDC covid-19 data tracker site https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view it states: "Community Transmission - High. Everyone in Merrimack County, New Hampshire should wear a mask in public, indoor settings."

Town by Town vaccination data: This is only approximate: some data may not be included. www.wmur.com/article/covid-19-vaccine-nh-town/37373063.

Merrimack County (per CDC): 69.7% fully vaccinated over age 5.(creeping up slowly)

Graphs of COVID data for NH and around the world can be found at https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/usa/new-hampshire/

To get a COVID-19 vaccine: vaccines.nh.gov or call 211. Vaccinations for Covid-19 are FREE, and available for ages 5 and up,

SIX more fixed vaccination sites promised will include Concord. https://www.on-sitemedservices.com/vaccinationlocator (Laconia added, most new sites not yet on map)

NH's mobile vaccination van partial schedule is on the DHHS FB page every week

The Warner Community Wood Bank is again available for Warner residents who may experiencing difficulties and for whom some free firewood would help. The Wood Bank is intended for temporary relief until other resources can be accessed. 

This year a new Self-Service firewood bin at the Transfer station is available. For small amounts on an urgent basis, you may simply help yourself or another resident in need. For larger quantities, or if delivery is needed, please call the Town Hall at 456-2298 Extension [x1], and leave your contact information.

The Emergency Wood Bank at Warner Connects NH is also stocked again and is open to those in need of seasoned wood. The wood is stacked in the parking lot and is available for pick-up. Please contact 603-456-2053 for information..

Open enrollment for health insurance for the coming year ends on January 15, 2022. www.healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/your-options/ or call 211.

Winter Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. Call (603) 456-2053 or email warnerconnectsinfo@gmail.com.

Winter Coats: Lots of coats are still available in all sizes, colors and styles. Check them out during Food Pantry hours (or by appointment).

Donations Needed: The Pantry needs baby diapers (size 5 and 6), baby wipes, and dog & cat food (canned and dry). All donations may be dropped off at the Warner Connects NH tent at 49 W. Main Street, or at Market Basket in Warner.

Donate Blood! Blood is urgently needed. To sign up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WARNER

New mental health crisis line and mobile units are now available - and are hiring. The NH Rapid Response Access Point phone number is 1-833-710-6477.

If you or someone you know is despairing and needs help now, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text HOME to 741741.

If you need help with expenses, take a look at services from https://nheasy.nh.gov/

NH Federal Credit Union offers free financial webinars and advice through their Centers for Finance & Education, on topics like reducing credit card debt, planning for savings, and avoiding fraud. See scheduled events and sign up at https://www.nhfcu.org/interior.php/pid/13/calendar/1.

Some libraries in NH have temporarily changed services by returning to curbside pickup and/or limited time visits. So far the Pillsbury Free Library is maintaining the same services and COVID protocols in place since June (Masks and distancing), and will continue to do so as long as staff are not reduced in numbers due to COVID exposures. However, anyone can request items to be prepared for pickup at the door. If you prefer to visit in person, you may be interested to know the building has iWave bipolar ionization in operation, to help clean the air of any particles.

Reminder: 2nd Annual Teen Writers Competition! Deadline for submission: 1/15/22

warner.lib.nh.us/warner-events-calendar, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar

facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/,

Interested in being involved in the library as a Board member? One of the three Library Trustees up for renewal this March is not renewing. Monthly meetings are on Tuesdays, and there are optional committees to choose from. Upcoming Library projects include planning/implementlng a new HVAC system, and implementing grants received for computers and other technology, as well as ongoing community program planning, fundraising, and policy updates. Sign up to be on the ballot at the Town Clerk's office between January 19 and 28, 2022, for elections in March.

Reminder: A Public hearing will be held by the Trustees of the Pillsbury Free Library at the monthly meeting on Tuesday January 18, at 7 pm, as required by NH RSA for acceptance of unanticipated funds of $5000 or greater.

A $12,598 grant has been awarded to Pillsbury Free Library through an Institute for Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) “Grants to States” program that is part of the American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) of 2021 and that is being facilitated by the N.H. State Library.

The funds will be used for the purchase and installation of two Poppinpod Om Sit booths, for privacy while having online or phone conversations aloud in the library. This American Rescue Plan Act Grant is administered by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Thank you to those who have responded to our 2021 Annual fund drive. Letters were sent out in November to all Warner "Postal Patrons",