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Epsom NH News

November 26, 2008


 

Evergreen Lodge #53 Activities


Evergreen Lodge #53, Ivy Green Lodge #36 and friends are offering digital photos with Santa on Saturday, December 6th at the historic Odd Fellows Hall on Short Falls Road in Epsom from 10:30 am to 1 pm. There will be crafts for the children, refreshments and a Christmas tree raffle. Also, a movie with Santa at 1p.m. Plan to join the fun and help with local holiday outreach!


For info, Please call the Benners at 736-4707.


Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge #36 would like to thank everyone who attended our scrapbook event.


Twenty-eight people attended and the lodge was able to donate many items to the Epsom Food Pantry and a monetary donation to the local “Teddy Bear Fund”. Thanks to everyone who helped with the event which was organized by members Jillian Cote and Jennifer Prusia. The lodge is planning future scrapbook events during the winter months. Watch for details in the coming weeks!

 


 

Epsom Public Library News


The Epsom Public library is having a “Food for Fines” collection. Patrons with fines for late library materials may donate non-perishable items for the Epsom food pantry and have their fines reduced or eliminated. Everyone is welcome to donate! Bring items to the library during our regular hours Mondays 10-7 and Saturdays 9-1. For info call 736-9920

 


 

Letter


A friend of mine in Florida sent this article to me which makes a lot of sense in view of the numerous anti God articles, demonstrations, and violence by atheists.


In Florida, an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and Passover holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians, Jews and observances of their holy days The argument was it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized day.


The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, “Case dismissed.”


The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, “Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah. Yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays.”


The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, “But you do, counsel, your client is woefully ignorant.”


The lawyer said, “Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists.”


The judge said, “The calendar says April 1st is “April Fools Day.”


Psalm14:1 states “The fool says in his heart, there is no God.” Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned.”


Glory Be To God Someone With Some Intelligence.........


Jim Breagy
Epsom, NH 

 


 

Flag Burning Ceremony Well Attended


The Epsom American Legion Post #112 and the Concord /Epsom Elks Lodge 1210 held a joint Flag Burning Ceremony on Sunday November 9, 2008. With the assistance of the Rangers of Epsom Bible School, the 56th NH Ranger Color Guard, 7-12 LUS NH Ranger Color Guard, the Epsom Boy Scouts of Troop 80, the Cub Scouts of Pack 80 and the members of the Nam Knights Motorcycle club. The Ceremony was well attended by local residents and veterans. Over 1000 torn and tattered flags were given the honor and respect they deserved after flying over Veterans Graves, Public Buildings and Battlefields. The oldest flag burned dated back to July 3rd 1890 when the state of Idaho was admitted to the Union as the 43rd state. The American Legion and the Elks Lodge are planning to make this an annual event.

 


 

Letter to the Voters of Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield


Thank you so much for your support and your votes in the State Representative election. We enjoyed meeting many of you on the campaign trail, and Carol looks forward to representing you in Concord. You can reach us by telephone at 782-4918, or email at [email protected].


Special thanks are due to Tom Langlais and Gerard LeDuc, who encouraged us to run, advised our campaign, introduced us to their friends and neighbors, and displayed our signs at their homes and at the polls. We couldn’t have done so well in this very competitive race without them! And very special thanks to Ben Fontaine who stepped up to the plate and ran for office when no one else was willing.


Sincerely,
Carol & Dan McGuire
 


 

Letter


I wanted to tell the residents of Epsom that there is a petitioned warrant article circulating to rescind SB2 and signatures are being collected. I will be submitting this warrant article as a resident, not as a Selectman. I feel, as many people do, that SB2 has put Epsom in the financial trouble we are currently facing, as it discourages people from understanding exactly what they are voting for. SB2 has caused us to pass over town employees for normal, cost of living raises for four years straight. We have had to cut services, including emergency services, since we have lost two full-time police officers due to this, and are facing the probability of even more town employees leaving if the budget does not pass again this year.


I would call our situation desperate. We need to get signatures and to pass the Warrant Article in March to rescind SB2. This Warrant Article will need a “super majority” vote to pass, which means it will need 3/5ths of the votes of those who come on Election Day. It is important that people know the difference between Town Meeting and SB2, in theory, but also in practice. I am happy to go through the differences and what they mean to anyone who doesn’t understand and wants to know.


If you are interested in signing the petition or if you need more information about SB2 vs. Town Meeting, please let me know.


Thank you for your time.


May you all have a wonderful holiday season with your families!


Joanne Randall
Epsom, NH 03234

 


 

Ruth Kimball Celebrates 90th Birthday

 

 

Ruth with daughters Carolyn Davis, Elaine Cannon, Corine Miller


Ruth Kimball turned 90 on October 8, 2008. A celebration was held at the Epsom Fire Station hall hosted by her children Corine Miller, Butch Kimball, Carolyn Davis, Elaine Cannon, Wayne Kimball and families.


Guests were from Rhode Island, Virginia, New York, Florida, Maine and New Hampshire. Her son, George Kimball, and his daughter, Devon who live in Kentucky, visited earlier that week.


The celebration started with an assist from the Epsom Fire Department to get her to the party.


Family members and a few friends totaling over 125 greeted Ruth. Music was provided by Jim Pero on the fiddle and a friend playing the guitar. The hall was decorated in fall colors with gourds, canning jars filled with flowers reminding us of all the canning Ruth had done over the years, balloons and banners. The bountiful ham dinner was served by the South Pittsfield Community Club and the beautiful cake was made and served by niece, Edith St. George. A surprise visit was made by the Windwinders Barbershop Quartet who sang to Ruth and the guests. Maxine Kimball Brown gave a tribute of memories. Elaine Kimball Cannon gave a presentation of many family photographs taken over the years. Ruth received an American Doll Girl named Ruthie and several other nice gifts.


Photographs were taken for a memory book for Ruth. She received nearly 150 cards.
Ruth wants to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness and birthday wishes. She greatly appreciated the gathering of family and friends, gifts, many cards, visits and telephone calls. She says, “It was a big goal to make it to 90 years old and a day I’ll always remember!”

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

I have received several phone calls asking about the planting at the Officers Charron and Briggs Traffic Circle in Epsom. The project of planting the circle to make a fitting memorial has truly been a community effort. The following companies contributed greatly to the project: Pellettieri Associates of Warner, K & L Landscape (Greg Foss), Northeast Garden Center (Michael Sargent), and Allenstown Aggregate.


In addition, the following donated materials, services or time: Advanced Construction, Chris Allen, Bartlett Excavating, Care Pharmacy, Clark’s Grain, Hutter Construction, Jungle Drop Garden Center, Bob McKechnie, Pembroke Sand and Gravel, Pembroke Academy Future Farmers of America, Subway of Epsom, Tasker Landscaping, Yeaton Farm.


I would also like to thank Pam Mitchell and Guy Giunta of the NH DOT, the Epsom Board of Selectmen, and the Epsom Police Department for their assistance in making this memorial a reality.


We have heard from both the Briggs and Charron families and they have expressed their thanks to all. However, I know that I speak for all of the companies and volunteers who offered their time and services that it was our privilege to participate in the project in gratitude and acknowledgement for the sacrifice made by Jeremy Charron and Michael Briggs and their families.


Sincerely,
Julia M. Cotter
Millican Nurseries, Inc.

 


 

Volunteers, Crafters And Donations Needed For Epsom PTO Santa’s Workshop - Dec. 6, 2008


The Epsom Central PTO will be hosting a Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. in the café at 282 Black Hall Road (Epsom Central School), Epsom, NH. Make your quality Holiday Gifts and wrap them up! There will be crafters AND there will also be tables for children to create their own gifts, make a card and wrap it up all in the same day with a Very Holiday-Based Theme. The ECS PTO is hoping to gather potential Crafters, Volunteers and Donations  to this very worthy event. This is the fourth year and the kids look forward to it with an eagerness that is very refreshing. Volunteers are needed to run/help various craft tables on 12/6, decorate (Christmassy) the night before – 6:00-9:00 p.m., 12/5/08, creative people looking to help us out with planning etc., clean-up duty 2:00-4:00 p.m. on 12/6 and possibly a Santa’s Helper to greet the children. Students wishing to help out with this event will earn community service hours. Potential Crafters are encouraged to contact us to set up a table and sell your crafts for a nominal fee of $10 per table and a donated item toward our raffle table. A form for potential Crafters can be downloaded by going to: http://www.teacherweb.com/nh/epsomcentralschool/ecspto/photo4.stm. We are also hoping to collect Donations of big sugar cookies for the children to decorate, candy canes or other ideas for items for Santa’s helper to hand out, the use (borrow) of large Christmassy decorations, such as blow-up yard decorations etc., hand-made or quality items for raffle table and decorations, frostings for sugar cookie decorating etc. We shall naturally accept any Christmassy items you wish to donate toward this event. For more information, please contact Margie White at 435-9318 or [email protected]. It’s all for the kids!

 


 

Epsom Boot Camp Teams Up With Clients To Feed Needy Families


The Epsom-based Get Fit NH Boot Camps, a general fitness boot camp for men and women, is teaming up with their clients to provide relief to needy families this holiday season. In return for canned goods brought in by each camper, Get Fit NH Boot Camps will provide a free pass to an upcoming “Supermarket Slimdown” tour. All canned goods will be donated to needy families as determined by local non-profit organizations.


Get Fit NH Boot Camps Co-Founder and Trainer Nancy Carlson, CPFT, YFS, is a firm believer in giving back to the Epsom and greater Concord area community. Carlson claims “With the current plight of the economy, it’s clear that we all really need to stick together and help each other out when we can. We have a really tight-knit group of campers and they always go above and beyond in helping others.” Carlson goes on further stating “Our community has been so overwhelmingly receptive to our program, so it is an absolute honor to have the resources to be able to give back to such a great cause.”


Get Fit NH Boot Camps Program Director Dean Carlson, CPFT, YFS believes that no family should go hungry at Thanksgiving or any other time. “In a country that has so much, we need to help those who are hurting. Humbly, we will do our small part in ensuring those around us in need get some help.” The Epsom boot camp will work with local non-profit organizations to distribute the goods received and help restock local food banks.


To make the turkey even tastier for needy families this Thanksgiving, Get Fit NH Boot Camps will also be providing passes to local organizations for a free “Supermarket Slimdown” tour, which teaches clients how to make healthy choices without breaking the bank. “The common perception is that healthy food is always more expensive” Nancy says “we show people why many foods advertised as healthy are far from it, and how going back to basics can save you money as well.”


Get Fit NH Boot Camps currently offers 4 class times at their Epsom location, and will begin offering a weekly pre/post natal class starting in December. Get Fit NH Boot Camps offers a free 1-week trial to all newcomers. For more information visit www.GetFitNHbootcamp.com.
 


 

Six Historic Conservation Projects Receive Moose Plate Grants


The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources recently announced that six projects focused on conserving historic buildings will receive funding through its Conservation License Plate Grant program.


Through this program - which is also known as the “Moose Plate” grant program - the Division of Historical Resources awards funds to projects that work on the conservation and preservation of significant publicly owned historic resources or artifacts that contribute to New Hampshire’s history and cultural heritage.


“New Hampshire’s unique historical resources bring our past to life and help to define our state’s culture today,” said Elizabeth Muzzey, director of the Division of Historical Resources. “Conserving these resources ensures that what it means to be from New Hampshire will be accessible to future generations.”


The 2008 projects receiving Conservation License Plate Grants from the Division of Historical Resources are:


• The Old Allenstown Meeting House Rehabilitation Project, Phase I-III (Allenstown)—to continue the long-term preservation of the building by repairing existing clapboards.


• Cheshire Railroad Depot Restoration Project (Troy)—to refinish the floor in the waiting room and the stationmaster’s office.


• The Frost Place: 2008 Moisture Rehabilitation Project (Franconia) - to apply borate treatment for the first floor and cellar framing, install suitable gutters and downspouts, and re-grade the west side of the house.


• Lisbon Historic Railroad Station Restoration (Lisbon) - to finish the restoration of the building by painting the exterior, installing floor tile and repairing window frames.


• Head School (Hooksett) - to enable interior repairs to the tin ceiling, refinish the floor and repair damaged plaster.


• Epsom Historic Meetinghouse (Epsom) - to repair broken historic stained glass windows.


The Conservation License Plate Program’s grants are funded from the sale of “Moose Plate” license plates. A portion of the funds raised each year through the program is allocated to the Department of Cultural Resources which, in turn, makes funds available to the Division of Historical Resources.


“Purchasing a Moose Plate is a great way to show that you care about New Hampshire’s culture,” said Department of Cultural Resources Commissioner Van McLeod. “The $35 cost the first year you register your plate—and the $30 each year thereafter—goes right back to New Hampshire’s communities to support a variety of cultural projects.”


New Hampshire’s Division of Historical Resources, the “State Historic Preservation Office,” was established in 1974. The historical, archaeological, architectural and cultural resources of New Hampshire are among its most important environmental assets. Historic preservation promotes the use, understanding and conservation of such resources for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of New Hampshire’s citizens. For more information, visit www.nh.gov/nhdhr or call 603-271-3483.


New Hampshire’s Department of Cultural Resources includes the State Council on the Arts, the Film and Television Office, the Division of Historical Resources, the State Library and the American Canadian French Cultural Exchange Commission. The Department strives to nurture the cultural well-being of our state. From the covered bridges and traditional music of our past to the avant-garde performances and technological resources of today and tomorrow, New Hampshire’s culture is as varied as its geography and its people. This strong cultural base - which truly has something for everyone - attracts businesses looking for engaged workforces, provides outstanding educational opportunities and creates communities worth living in. Learn more at www.nh.gov/nhculture/.

 


 

ECS 6th and 7th Grade Raffle Winner


Epsom Central School 6th and 7th Graders have spent the last two months selling raffle tickets for two tickets to the November 30th Patriots Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The students are raising money to pay for a Spring trip to Environmental Camp at Camp Mi-Te-Na. There are about 100 kids attending camp and the students are trying to raise $18,500. This raffle raised $4200 towards our goal. We would like to thank PIP Printing in Concord for donating their services and Sam’s Club in Concord for allowing our students to sell tickets on Saturday, November 8th. The drawing was held on Wednesday, November 12th and the winning ticket was purchased by Jim Parolin from Amherst, NH.

 


 

Epsom Youth Athletic Association Update


I would like to thank Lori Brown (our 2008 Soccer Commissioner), the Michaels Family, Mark and Michelle Minasalli and Jack and Owen Thomas for their participation in field cleanup day. You all did a tremendous job and made it into a truly enjoyable day. Also, a very special thanks to: Tim Riel & Sons for all of the hard work you have done on the athletic fields this year; all of the coaches, assistants and parents who volunteered their time this soccer season; all of the fans who cheered on our Epsom youth at practices and games; Beth Sirrine and Pam Smith for their guidance and many years of service to EYAA; and Irene and Nick Angelone for assistance in maintaining the fields this year and continued enthusiastic service to EYAA.


Our next monthly meeting has been rescheduled and will be held in the large conference room at the new Epsom Public Library. The meeting will commence Wednesday December 3rd at 7:00pm. At this meeting, nominations must be completed for the following EYAA elected positions: President, Secretary, General Commissioner, Soccer Commissioner (K-U8), Soccer Commissioner (U10/U12), Softball Commissioner and Tee Ball / Farm Ball Commissioner. Please visit our new website (www.leaguelineup.com/EYAA) for winter sports information and other news.


As we head into basketball season, I urge you to contact your Child’s coach and Jim Sherman, Basketball Commissioner. Ask them what you can contribute to the team and Association this season. Your continued support and effort is vital to EYAA’s success in providing quality athletic programs to our community youth.


Sincerely,
Layne Thomas
EYAA President

 


 

Epsom Police Notes


The following is a summary of calls made by the Epsom Police Department for November 3-9, 2008. It is compiled from information provided by the Department.


Complaints included:  Suspicious Activity, 5; Animal, 3; Civil, 4; Motor Vehicle, 2; Juvenile, 1; Phone Harassment, 1.


Checks Included: Suspicious Activity, 4; Suspicious Subjects, 2; Road Hazard, 1; Abandoned 911 Calls, 2.


Assists Included: Disabled Motorist, 1; Other PDs, 2; Agency With Service of Paperwork, 4; Agency With Investigations, 3; Subject With Well Being Checks, 2; Disabled Motorist, 1; Rescue Squad, 3.


Reports Included: Criminal Mischief, 1.


Responses Included: Unwanted Person, 1; Accidents With Deer, 2; Accidents, 2; Domestic, 1.


There was one arrest.


 

 

 











 
 

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