The
Chichester Old Home Day Committee would like to thank the following
for making the 3rd annual Christmas tree lighting a success: Data
Solutions, Chichester Cub Scouts Pack 85, Chichester Fire Dept.,
and, of course, our cookie bakers - Joann Luikmil, Stacey Luikmil,
Ashley Chapman, and Sarah Harkness. We’d also like to thank
Bernie Rheinhardt for capturing the evening’s event on camera.
Before the tree was lit, the Cub Scouts placed a star on the tree
representing each person who had passed away this year. A
moment of silence was observed in memory of the 13 Chichester
residents. If you weren’t able to join us this year, we hope
to see you next year.
Registration forms for the
Chichester Ski and Ride Program at Pat’s Peak are available for
pick-up at CCS, or you can visit
www.patspeak.com to register there as well. The program
will be on Fridays, beginning Feb. 18th, and will offer (5)
sessions. There will be no session the week of Feb. 28 - March
4th.
Again this year, there will be bussing, leaving CCS on
Friday afternoons. Please visit the website or the school to
get your registration as soon as possible. Feel free to
contact Lou Barker at
[email protected] with any questions or should you like to
volunteer to help. See you on the slopes!
Chichester Grange meets only once during the month of January and
February. The January meeting will be held on January 19 and will
begin with a Soup Supper at 6 p.m.
The Chichester Old
Home Day Committee has been on the go this year, first by
celebrating Halloween in August. Shortly following was the
first annual “Trunk or Treating.” There were 23 trunks for the
evening providing candies and treats to 83 treaters. The
costume parade was marched by the youngest of residents to an adult
size tin man. This night could not have been possible
without the help from the Chichester Fire Department, the girls from
the National Junior Honor Society serving cider and popcorn, and the
very important lighting from Dale and Pauline Halquist. We hope
our community has enjoyed the activities provided for 2010. We
look forward to entertaining you again 2011.
Now that
the Christmas rush is over, perhaps you have some time to read.
Chichester Town Library has recently added these titles to its
shelves of non-fiction: The Paypal Wars – Battles with eBay, the
Media, the Mafia, and the Rest of Planet Earth – by Erie M. Johnson;
Delicious Suppers – Recipes to end your day in the perfect way;
Exclusively Rhubarb Cookbook; Unbearable Lightness – A story of Loss
and Gain- by Partia DeRossi; Sheds and Garages – Detailed building
plans for every shape of storage structure – by Scott Atkinson; Step
by Step – Art School Oils by Patricia Seligman; How to Paint with
Pastels by S.G. Olmedo; Painting in Acrylics by Patricia Monahan;
and Behind the Grand Ole Opry Curtain – Tales of Romance and Tragedy
– by Robert K. Oermann.
Snowmobile Safety Classes Underway
Don’t wait until the last
minute to sign up for snowmobile education classes offered across
the state. To operate a snowmobile in New Hampshire, any
person age 12 or older, must have either a valid Motor Vehicle
Driver’s License or have successfully completed an approved
Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV) Safety Education class
taught by volunteer instructors trained by the New Hampshire Fish
and Game Department. Additionally, all children under the age
of 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult when operating a
snowmobile, unless they are on property belonging to their parents,
grandparents or guardians.
Classes are underway and are filling
up fast, so don’t delay. There is no charge for the classes,
which are usually completed in a single day. Parents are
encouraged to attend along with their children. For a current
class schedule, visit
http://www.ride.nh.gov.
“Snowmobiling is a great way for
families to have fun exploring the great outdoors, but riders have a
responsibility to obey the rules of the trails, to be courteous and
- most of all - to ride safely,” said Captain John Wimsatt, who
coordinates Fish and Game’s OHRV Education Program.
Many of the
trained volunteer instructors teaching the safety classes are
affiliated with one of the more than 100 snowmobile clubs in New
Hampshire.
“Joining a snowmobile club is a great way
to learn about safe riding and help maintain trails for your own and
others’ enjoyment,” Wimsat said, noting that club membership also
gives riders a $30 discount on snowmobile registration fees.
The
New Hampshire Snowmobile Association (NHSA) and its member clubs
have actively promoted safe and responsible riding since 1969.
NHSA members work with Fish and Game to manage over 7,000 miles of
trails in New Hampshire and provide safety education to more than
2,500 children each year. For more information on how to
become involved with a snowmobile club, visit
http://www.nhsa.com.
In
addition to safety education, Fish and Game Conservation Officers
will use innovative enforcement patrols to detect and apprehend
impaired snowmobile operators and monitor for speed enforcement and
modified exhaust regulations. These ongoing initiatives will
help to keep the state’s snowmobile trails safe for all outdoor
enthusiasts during the upcoming season.
The Chichester Town Clerk
has membership registration forms for the Bee Hole Beavers
Snowmobile Club. The office also is a Fish and Game Agent and
any person can license their snowmobile at that office.
Out Of
Your Attic Thriftshop News Submitted By Carol Hendee
A true
story: I met an old friend for tea and she too is retired and doing
volunteer work with the Lions Club. She mentioned there was a
local family with two young children who had nothing for
Christmas. I called our head Elf, Bonnie, and with elf magic,
we gave the children snow suits, a set of clothes, socks, undies and
a beautiful gift bag with toys and various items. This is the
e-mail I received today:
“I dropped off the items you and your
friend gave for the family yesterday and they began to cry.
They were so appreciative no words could describe. They loved
everything. Thank you so much for your efforts and generosity.
I left them with a big hug and a smile. Merry Christmas and
love to all.”
This was from another Lions Club member that
delivered the presents. This is just one of the many good
deeds that were done to bring a little Christmas joy to many
families. It all starts with the Out of Your Attic Thrift
Shop, 345 Suncook Valley Hwy, Chichester- Tues. & Thurs. 8-4, Wed.
11-4 & Sat. 10-4. You helped work the “elf” magic.
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