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Epsom NH News

February 23, 2011

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Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge #36 is hosting a Scrap Book Event on Saturday, Feb. 26th from 1-10 pm at the Epsom Public Library. Plan to join the fun for a great time of scrap booking with friends. Food and beverages will be provided. There will be raffles for some great prizes! For info and to register please call 736-8681 or 736-4707.




The Epsom Public Library is offering special activities for children during  winter school vacation. On Monday, Feb. 28th there will be crafts, games and snacks from 2-4 pm. On Tues. March 1st we will show a PBS movie for preschoolers at 2 pm. On Wed. March 2nd we will feature the family movie “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” starring Nicholas Cage at 6:30 pm. Popcorn and drinks will be provided at both movies! 

Story Time continues at the Epsom Public Library on Tuesdays at 2 pm and Thursdays at 3:30 pm. Please plan to join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. February themes include love and Valentine’s Day.

Also, join our “Lego” Club on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. Children are encouraged to make a Lego creation and display it in the library! For more info call 736-9920.



The American Legion in Epsom will be having their annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 19.



Congratulations to Marley Horner of Epsom, N.H., one of 781 students at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg named to the university’s Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2010-11 academic year.

Horner is a senior at the University of Mary Washington. The Dean’s List recognizes outstanding academic achievement at the university by full-time students who attain at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.


 

Brett and Judy Rand of Epsom, NH announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Josie Rand, to William Charles Meagher III, son of William and Elaine Meagher Jr of Milford, NH.  Ms Rand is a 2008 graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she earned her degree in Business Management.  She is currently employed at UNH in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.  Mr. Meagher is a 2009 graduate of the University of New Hampshire and is currently pursuing his Masters Degree at UNH in the field of Civil Engineering.  A September 2011 wedding is planned.

 


 

Letter To The Editor


Sure hope the rest of the year isn’t like the first 35 days were.  It’s certainly not good for animals and birds that need to forage. And heating our home; Oh My God, with fuel prices double what they should be due to government intervention and regulations.


I’m expecting more and larger frost heaves due to the depth of the frost, which is between 3 and 5 feet depending on the material and amount of moisture.


Bless you,
Gordon Ellis
Your Road Agent

 


 

Letter


To the voters of Epsom:
Epsom’s Historic Meetinghouse was relocated to its present site in February 2007, following a town vote to accept the building from Cumberland Farms.


The Friends of Epsom’s Historic Meetinghouse have fulfilled their commitment of relocating the building and placing it on a foundation at no cost to the town of Epsom.  Through the generosity of individuals and local businesses, over $200,000 was donated in money, materials, and services.  In addition, preservation grants of over $200,000 were received to repair and restore the exterior, install a heating system, and provide a walkout lower level.


We now need to move forward toward completing the goal of making it an integral part of a town center.  Professional engineering and architectural services are required to ensure all fire safety codes are implemented, proper handicapped access is provided, and the town maximizes the adaptive reuse of the building.  I urge you to support Warrant Article 6.


We need to regain the vision that brought so many Epsom citizens together on that winter morning in 2007 to witness the dramatic rescue of this historic structure.


Sincerely,
Penny Graham

 


 

Letter

 

Thank Senator Jack Barnes and Rep. Carol McGuire for their ongoing efforts to pass a legislative bill restoring the estimated tax impact numbers to the town and school ballots. Hopefully this will pass in time for the 2012 election.


In the meantime, voters can access official town and school warrants with the stated estimated tax impact on them and bring them to the voting booth. They are available at the town office or the town website, www.epsomnh.org.


If passed, the school budget will result in a $0.38 increase, while the default budget will be a $0.33 increase per thousand. The town budget (Warrant Article 1) if passed will result in a $0.18 increase, while the default budget will be a $.07 increase. Warrant Article 2 adds $150,000 to the capital reserve fund and if passed would result in a $0.38 increase. Warrant Article 3 adds $10,000 to the capital reserve fund for a new highway truck to replace the old one and if passed would result in a $0.03 increase. Warrant Article 4 raises $30,900 for 6 months of salary and benefits for an additional police officer and if passed would result in a $0.08 increase. Warrant Article 5 would allow the fire department to expend $538,113 to purchase a replacement pumper truck to come out of the already established Fire Apparatus Fund, thus resulting in NO tax impact. Warrant Article 6 raises $40,000 for an engineering study for the purpose of occupancy and use of the Meetinghouse and if passed would result in a $0.10 increase.
Since this information will not be in the voting booths, voters can obtain copies outside from 8 am-7 pm which list the 10 articles that have tax impacts on them. Please exercise your civic duty on March 8th at the Epsom Central School gym.

  
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Langlais

 


 

Letter


To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield:
My committee enjoyed a rare Monday workday, since we have so many bills to consider that all Tuesdays and Thursdays are full. We heard HB635, asking the Governor to develop a plan to consolidate functions across agencies. Most budget plans look at agencies separately, but processing payments, for example, could reasonably be consolidated.


HB620, establishing a commission to create a health care pool for university, town and county employees, seem to be trying to compete with the existing private pools.


HB339 is the culmination of the meat inspection studies I worked on for the last year and a half: the Department of Agriculture has started law students working on rules as a class project, which will minimize start up costs; other elements are essentially as we developed them last year.


HB625, on correctional industries, would allow the prison industries to operate more as a business and less as a state agency. The Department of Corrections is excited about the possibilities, since prisoners who work while in jail are more likely to get a job and stay out of trouble once released. The details are still being worked out, though.


Tuesday, we heard the Governor’s budget. He had some good ideas, from cross agency consolidations to letting the Planetarium become self funding, that I expect the legislative budget to adopt. However, his revenue projections were optimistic, and he completely cut state contributions to town employee pensions, which would downshift millions to the towns and school districts. Neither I nor legislative leadership can support that, so the Finance Committee will have to cut other areas to make it up.


Anyone interested in what is going on in the State House is invited to email or call me. Anyone who wants more information than I can fit into a letter should email me for my newsletter.


Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918

 


 

New Rye Church Continues Its Semiquintcentennial Celebration
Submitted by Dorene Young, Church Secretary


On Sunday, February 27th, New Rye Church will continue the year-long celebration of its 250th Anniversary with a focus on the musical history of the church and a concert of sacred and inspirational music sponsored by the Music Department of the church.


The concert will include solos, duets, and trios as well as music from piano, guitar, flute and drums. The program will “make a joyful noise” and seek to inspire through music.

 
It will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and is open to everyone – please join in the celebration!  New Rye Church is located at 289 New Rye Road in Epsom. For more information or directions, please contact Rev. James Young at 736-9279 (evenings are best).

 


Obituaries


 

Allan B. Bailey


Allan B. Bailey, age 72, of Dover Road, Epsom, died on Monday, February 14, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.


He was born in Concord, NH the son of the late George and Alice (Mattheson) Bailey.  He attended Concord High School.   Allan was a Veteran of the United States Navy.


In 1973 Allan and his wife, Roberta started Bailey’s Custom Carpets.  He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Concord Country Club.  He was a Golden Gloves Boxer who made it to the NE Championship.  He enjoyed camping, bowling and playing pool, and was a member of the Thursday Night Pool League.  Allan loved Florida, Corvettes and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.  He was a member of the Concord Elks Club and the American Legion.


Allan is survived by his wife of 44 years, Roberta (Audet) Bailey of Epsom; One son, Mike J. Courchesne and his wife Terri of Litchfield, CT; three daughters, Pamela S. Fortier and her husband, James of Hopkinton, Kimberly A. Colbert and her husband Kenneth of New Boston, NH, and Tracey B. Beauchesne and her companion David Mihachik of Allenstown; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Virginia(Gini) Woodman and her husband Wesley of Union, ME; many nieces and nephews.


He was predeceased by his infant son, Kevin Don Bailey; three brothers, George, William(Bill) and Don Bailey; and a sister Barbara McClintock.


Donations may be made to the CRVNA Hospice Program, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.



 


 

 











 
 

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