Marriage proposals to remember

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Besides telling how you met your spouse or where you had your first date, there's always the question, "How did he propose?" Like snowflakes, no two engagement stories are exactly alike, though it's likely most bring a tear to your eye when you hear them. If you are about to get down on one knee or need a good cry, here are some ways to say "I Do." The Magic Of The Movies My now-husband, Arn, was a film editor and animator. One evening, he decided we should watch one of his favorite old movies, "The Bride of the Monster." We were about halfway through the movie when the monster came on screen and pulled off a mask, revealing Arn. He asked if I would be a "bride" to his "monster." Sheri McConnell Grand Junction, Colorado California Dreamin' My boyfriend, Alon, told me not to make weekend plans. On Saturday morning, he called and told me that he had left an envelope in my laundry basket. He said, "Love you. Bye." and hung up. I opened it, and it said there was a driver waiting for me downstairs. In the limo, the driver handed me my first clue. It told me to go to where we went on our first date. It was a bar in Hollywood, where I found the next clue taped to the bar's door. It told me to go to the restaurant where we celebrated our one-year anniversary. The next clue was taped to the door there, and that lead me to our favorite restaurant in Santa Monica. The hostess there handed me my next clue, which instructed me to go to the airport. On the way there, the driver handed me the next two clues. Number five told me I was getting on a plane to Oakland, California. Number six said not to open it until the plane landed. After landing, I read the clue, which said the driver would take me to my final destination - ahotel suite in San Francisco. Inside, there were 18 dozen roses, 12 dozen tulips, 5 dozen gardenias, candles burning, our song, "At Last," by Etta James, playing in the background and, of course, Alon. He stepped out of the bedroom, and I ran to him, crying. He held me in his arms and proposed. Kimberly Slater Los Angeles, California Winter Wonderland Everyone knows to bring me a snow globe when they travel, but only the plastic goofy ones. My boyfriend, Jason, was back from a trip to Paris. I asked about my snow globes, but he just ignored me and kept on unpacking. I went into his bag to look for them. I found one, but felt a sticky glue on the bottom. I complained that it was damaged. He came over to me, put it upright and made me look at it from the front. When the snow cleared, I saw a ring hanging from the Eiffel Tower. We ran to the kitchen, cracked it open, and he asked me to marry him. Jemma Rubin New York, New York Pie In The Sky I had volunteered to help with my high-school reunion dance. At one meeting, someone asked who I was taking, and I said I didn't have a date. A committee member said she knew a single classmate and suggested I call her. Shirley and I began dating. The reunion committee had a final meeting a few month's later. When the hostess was preparing to serve pie a la mode, I went into the kitchen and handed her a diamond engagement ring wrapped in plastic. I asked her to put it in the ice cream she was about to place on top of the apple pie she was about to serve Shirley. She agreed, and everyone there (except Shirley) soon knew what was going on. Shirley took a bite, with all eyes on her. On the next bite, Shirley reached up to her mouth and pulled out what she thought was a "piece of ice." Richard Hoenig Edison, New Jersey On Cloud Nine Bob and I were sitting in first class on the way to Seattle, Washington, to meet my family. During the flight, a voice came on over the intercom and said, "This is your pilot speaking. I would like to acknowledge some people in first class." I looked around for some celebrities. The pilot went on. "They're sitting in seats 1E and 1F." I looked at Bob and said, "We're in seats 1E and 1F." The pilot continued, "As we're approaching Niagara Falls, I feel that it's appropriate to say 'Diana, Bob has a question for you.' " Bob smiled, handed me a box, and asked me to marry him. Diana Charmoy Allamuchy, New Jersey First-date Jitters I thought nothing of it when my husband, Brian, took me to Cafe Montana, which happened to be the site of our first date. After dinner, he took me to the apartment he had lived in when we first started dating. We were standing outside the door to the apartment when he recited a little speech about this being the place where it all began. I just thought he was being sentimental and told him we should leave. He then put the ring on my finger. Only after the fact did I realize he was wearing the very same outfit he wore on our first date! Stephanie Dubinsky Los Angeles, California The Sky's The Limit Ralph asked me if I wanted to go to the Christmas-tree farm to pick out a tree. That morning, I woke up and got dressed. I went into the kitchen, and my mother was upset that I had my duck boots on. I explained that I was going to cut down a tree and the boots were the most practical shoe to wear. Biting her lip, my mother let me leave the house. When I arrived at Ralph's, he was dressed in trousers with a nice sweater and overcoat - not exactly tree chopping attire. At the farm, he was acting weird, asking me why the sky was full of planes. I didn't know what he was talking about. He pointed to the sky and said, "What does that one say?" When I looked up I saw a plane with a banner that read "Vivian, will you marry me? Love, Ralph." Afterwards, we went back to my mother's house, where my mother reminded me that she couldn't believe I got engaged in my duck boots! Vivian Attanasio Middletown, New Jersey
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Dalton Announces New Supplier for Energy Program

DALTON, Mass. – The Town of Dalton has signed a thirty-four month contract with a new supplier, First Point Power.
 
Beginning with the January 2026 meter reads, the Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.13042 per kWh. The Program will also continue to offer an optional 100 percent green product, which is derived from National Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), at a rate of $0.13142 per kWh.
 
For Dalton residents and businesses who are enrolled in the Town's Program, the current rate of $0.13849 per kWh will expire with the January 2026 meter reads and the new rate of $0.13042 per kWh will take effect. This represents a decrease of $5 per month on the supply side of the bill given average usage of 600 kWh. Additionally, this new rate is 3 percent lower than Eversource's Residential Basic Service rate of $0.13493 per kWh. Residents can expect to see an
average savings of $3 per month for the month of January 2026. Eversource's Basic Service rates
will change on Feb. 1, 2026.
 
Dalton launched its electricity program in January 2015 in an effort to develop an energy program that would be stable and affordable. From inception through June 2025, the Program has saved residents and small businesses over $1.7 million in electricity costs as compared to Eversource Basic Service.
 
It is important to note that no action is required by current participants. This change will be seen on the February 2026 bills. All accounts currently enrolled in the Program will remain with their current product offering and see the new rate and First Point Power printed under the "Supplier Services" section of their monthly bill.
 
The Dalton Community Choice Power Supply Program has no fees or charges. However, anyone switching from a contract with a third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier. Ratepayers should verify terms before switching.
 
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