Peggy Pschirrer sent this news that was “asking” to be shared ASAP.  Thanks for the up-date, Peggy. – Lil

On Monday, November 18,2013, the Walpole Town Attorney filed In Re: George L. Hooper Trust, Petition For Permission to Encumber and/or Sell Real Estate with the Probate Court of Cheshire County. The Interim Director of Charitable Trusts approved the petition and Terry Knowles urged us to file the petition as soon as possible.  We cannot, at this point, predict when the Court will hear our request, but we expect, with the Charitable Trust Units strong support, we will have a positive outcome!

The Hooper Study Committee has renamed itself the Hooper Preservation Fund Committee because we have now entered the fund raising phase so that the Monadnock Conservancy can buy the Conservation Easement on the Hooper Property.

We have received a 2-1 $50,000 challenge grant from a friend who wishes to be anonymous.  It became effective October 12,2013.  Prior to that point we had pledges of approximately $114,000.  Any gift after that date will count toward the pledge so that for every two dollars we raise we will receive another dollar.  consequently, when we raise $100,000 we will receive another $50,000.

Our goal is to raise $450,500.00 for the rest of the easement plus the costs for the Trustees expenses. These administrative costs will total close to another $100,000.00.  The Hooper Preservation Fund Committee is working without funds at this point.

When you are asked to give please do so so that we can protect the Hooper Property in perpetuity.  Give what will make you comfortable and proud that you have participated in Saving Hooper.

Gifts and pledges may be sent to Monadnock Conservancy, PO Box 337, Keene, NH 03431.  Designate your gift as a gift for Hooper Conservation Easement.  Gifts are tax deductible.  If you have questions feel free to contact me: Peggy Pschirrer, 756-4138 or em-mail: dpschirrer@aol.com or call the Conservancy, 357-0600.