Another month has sped by, and the closing date for the February CLARION is just a tad over a week away, Friday, January 21. Thought I would give you an extra day, so you could work on your submissions while trying to stay warm as the next cold spell arrives.

I have received a few articles already, and Eloise continues to provide fascinating pieces. Her February, “The Nature of Walpole” is a great read and learning experience. I have another “first in Walpole” to share for my history article, “Did You Know That…” and other pieces are in the works. And “thank you” notes are in to be shared with our giving community.

COVID and OMICRON still raise questions impacting future events, and meetings have returned to at home ZOOM on-screen interactions. But you may still have organizational or personal news to share, so do get your inputs in to me as soon as possible- the earlier before the deadline the better, and always best for our layout work. And, if you something you would like to share in an advertisement – do contact me.

Stay safe and stay well – shots, masks and distancing – I for one am erring on the side of extra caution. Yours, RAY BOAS, Publisher