Another Great Benefit Meat Loaf Dinner sponsored by American Legion Post
112, Short Falls Road, Epsom, NH, will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009, 4:30
to 7:00 p.m.
Donation: Adults, $7.00; Children, 6-12, $3.00; Under 6, Free.
Bring your appetite! The menu will consist of meat loaf, potatoes,
vegetables, salad, beverage and homemade desserts.
Door prizes and 50/50 Raffle.
Proceeds to benefit Post 112 Community Activities.
Join us for a great meal and bring a friend along. We have a table just for
you!
A reception in honor of the Epsom Central School art students will
be held at the library on May 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The public is invited to view the art display, enjoy refreshments, and
mingle with the students.
Letter
Last week wasn’t exactly a week to be proud of our State Legislature. In
Concord, in between discussions on transsexuals using whatever bathroom they
feel OK with that particular day and the fact that civil unions was just one
step on the ladder to allowing gay marriage, our four state reps all voted
in favor of the medical marijuana bill. That’s right, all four voted to
allow people to grow and use their own pot.
Ironically, the liberals who think you are not smart enough to make good
choices for yourself and try to force you to wear seatbelts and eliminate
transfats from restaurants, feel that when it comes to marijuana, you are
suddenly an expert.
How is this supposed to be enforced? Our Police have enough to do as it is
(and usually short-staffed at that!). The key effective medical ingredient
in pot is called Tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as THC. This can
be prescribed by doctors, monitored by dosage and follow-up appointments.
Instead, our State Representatives, Carole Brown, Carol McGuire, Charlie
Yeaton, and Margaret Porter, all think that everyone is better suited to
determine their own dosage and frequency. How are people supposed to control
the production and quality control? What happens if someone overdoses or
gets sick? Are they then going to sue the government? Unbelieveable!
These people don’t want to see gambling come into the State of New Hampshire
to reduce our debt because they think it might increase crime. What do they
think is going to happen when kids show up at school buzzed because their
parents have a crop of pot growing on their windowsill? Come on, guys. Find
something better to do with your time and stop wasting our tax dollars
introducing ridiculous legislation.
John Klose
Epsom, NH
Epsom Public Library
The Epsom Public Library will be hosting an American Girl Tea Party on
Saturday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. Girls and their guest are invited to a fun
afternoon of proper English tea complete with finger sandwiches, desserts
and tea/punch. Dress up in your party clothes and bring your favorite doll
or stuffed animal. Music will be provided by Jennifer Yeaton-Parris and
Cathy Kaplan. The American Girl doll was created in 1986 to educate and
entertain young girls in American history. The library will also be having a
raffle of the 2009 American Girl Doll, Chrissa, complete with a handmade
outfit made by Nancy Yeaton. Tickets will be available at the library. The
tea is free but reservations are required as seating will be limited. For
information or reservations call the library at 736-9920.
Story Time continues on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. The
children listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy simple crafts. May themes
will include farm and pond animals, and Eric Carle will be our featured
author! Toddler Time continues on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Library hours are
Monday-Thursday, 10-7 and Saturday, 9-1.
Epsom Police Notes
The following is a summary of calls made by the Epsom Police Department for
April 5-May 3, 2009. It is compiled from information provided by the
Department.
Assists Included: Agency With Arrests, 7; Agency With Service Of Paperwork,
7; Disabled Motorists, 3; Agency With Investigations, 8; Rescue Squad, 10;
Other PDs, 5; Subject With Well Being Check, 1.
Complaints Included: Civil, 13; Motor Vehicle, 22; Suspicious Activity, 6;
Juvenile, 5; Animal, 5; Phone Harassment, 2.
Reports Included: Phone Harassment, 1; Hit and Run Accident, 1; Criminal
Mischief To Mailbox, 1; Criminal Mischief To Business, 2; Theft/Items From
Vehicle, 1; Theft/Tools, 1; Identity Fraud, 1; Theft By Deception, 1.
Responses Included: OHRV Accident, 1; Motorcycle Accidents, 2; Alarm
Activations, 9; Neighbor Complaint, 1; Accidents, 5; Neighbor Dispute,
1; Juvenile Complaint, 2; Untimely Death, 1.
Checks Included: Suspicious Activity, 9; Suspicious Vehicles, 3; Suspicious
Subject, 1; Abandoned 911 Calls, 4; Noise Complaint, 2; Abandoned Vehicles,
2; Juvenile Complaint, 1.
There were eight Arrests and an Intoxicated Subject Taken Into Protective
Custody.
The Epsom PTO Is In Danger Of Becoming Extinct!
The PTO has done many things for our students and our community in Epsom.
All the hard work and dedication of all board members and volunteers will be
lost.
The PTO is in need of some new board members to lead this wonderful
group of volunteers.
Without new members, We will need to Dissolve the PTO.
I will personally walk anyone through the process of being on the board
in any position and what is required.
I will also remain on the side lines to insure that no one is overwhelmed.
Our children need us and I would hate to see the PTO dissolve.
Please contact me with any questions at: 608-7432 or 736-4090.
Thank you,
Diane Lewis, VP
Epsom Central PTO
Epsom Old Home Day 2009
The Epsom Old Home Day Committee held its first official meeting on April
28th. Unfortunately there were no new volunteers present.
It was decided that due to the lack of volunteers and the state of the
current economy it would be best to cancel our festivities for 2009.
Hopefully next year we will have renewed interest in planning this event.
The EOHD would like to take this time to thank all of the local businesses
for always willing to donate to this special day over the past years.
Epsom Residents To Receive Thank You Daffodils For Roadside Clean Up
Many Miles of Epsom Roads were cleaned up by local residents. Perhaps you
have seen your neighbors out picking up the trash. Many families reported
that their children worked diligently to help and commented how they were
amazed at the trash they found. All residents who send in a tally of the
trash and the area they cleaned up by June 15th will receive Daffodil bulbs
in the Fall. Please contact the Epsom Conservation Commission by e-mailing
[email protected]
or mailing info to ECC-Epsom Town Office, PO Box 10, Epsom, NH 03234.
One resident found over 18 tires dumped on Old Mountain Road. One five year
old and Mom picked up the trash from his home to the Epsom Town Library on
their weekly 2 mile walk to the library. While many miles and areas have
been cleaned up there are lots more. Please volunteer to assist with this
effort in your neighborhood. The commission thanks all those who get out
there every year and do their part. So won’t you help? Perhaps there is a
section of road or area that is meaningful to you. Do it in honor of Spring,
the natural beauty of Epsom, and the joy of seeing clean roadsides, trails
and public areas. Pick a time that works for you, your family or friends.
Thank you or your Participation.
The Epsom Conservation Commission and Sponsors Litter Free NH
Letter
To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, & Pittsfield:
Another exciting week in Concord! First, of course, we had to declare the
Chinook the state dog. After a few less controversial bills, we debated
changes to unemployment: the federal government offered a one time $21
million payment if New Hampshire would change its unemployment regulations
on victims of domestic violence and add coverage for people looking for a
job after taking medical or family leave, and for people who move when their
spouse changes jobs. These changes passed on a 212-151 vote.
Then came the “soft landing” for auto dealers, SB 153. We suspended the
rules to deal with this, since the Commerce Committee had spent most of
Tuesday with a public hearing, a subcommittee meeting and a committee
meeting to craft an amendment approved by both the manufacturers’ and the
dealers’ lobbyists. This bill was rushed through in an attempt to protect
automobile dealers from the prospective closures of GM and Chrysler
franchises, and increase payments from the manufacturers. I opposed this
bill, first because it attempted to change the agreed-upon contracts, and
secondly because the payouts would actually come from federal stimulus
money, which is our tax dollars and government debt. With both the Democrat
and Republican leadership behind this bill, it passed 295-66 and went on to
the Senate and the Governor.
Finally we reconsidered HB 436, allowing gay marriage. The Senate amendments
had been so hurriedly adopted that they sent a separate set of technical
corrections attached to another bill! The House voted 178-167 to concur with
the Senate changes, and I was the only representative from this district to
vote against it.
Anyone interested in what is going on in the State House is invited to email
or call me.
Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918