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Epsom NH News

February 12, 2014

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Epsom Library News

 

The movie, Last Vegas, starring Robert DiNiro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Kline, will be shown at the library on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Adult Programming.   The movie is rated PG-13.  Popcorn and soft drinks will be served.

 

The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will present “Understanding Arthritis – The Beginners’ Guide” on Tuesday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m. at the library.  An estimated 50 million Americans have arthritis – that is one in five adults.  Early diagnosis and appropriate management of arthritis, including self-management activities, can help.  Learn how to decrease your arthritis pain, improve function, and remain independent.

 

The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.  The novel centers around the lives of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson, from 1921-1926.  Telling the story from Hadley’s point of view, the author uses factual incidents throughout as she weaves her fiction into them.  Anyone who would like to join in the discussion is invited to stop by the library and pick up a copy of the book.

 

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17 in honor of Presidents’

 


 

Letter

 

To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield,

This week, the House session was postponed past deadlines due to snow, so we get to hear the state of the state address Thursday afternoon. Still, Tuesday was a busy day, with most committees, including mine, meeting to recommend bills to the House.

 

HB1148, which would delay the pension reduction at age 65 to Social Security’s “full retirement age” (currently 66) was debated extensively. Both a motion to pass and one to kill it failed, so we compromised on interim study. I was opposed to HB1148 as a new benefit that would strain the already underfunded pension system.

 

HB1161, on electronic dealers in charitable gaming operations, was amended to decrease the required reports and make it clear that human dealers aren’t expected to report all these details. After that, we voted 20-0 to pass it. HB1494, on the administration of the state retirement system, was also debated over the exact meaning of several clauses, and three amendments considered. Only one passed: a clarification that employees on disability leave don’t earn pension service once they’ve been terminated by their employer. The bill was recommended to pass, 18-1, and we expect some of the issues considered in the rejected amendments to be brought to the House floor.

 

The only other contentious bill was HB1244, forbidding the lottery to disclose the names of winners. We all agreed that at least some winners want privacy, but the lottery needs to be seen as fair and impartial: the commissioner testified that every time he considered not giving the name of a winner, he feared the press would assume his mother was the winner! After talking it over, we voted for transparency, 13-5.

 

Interested readers can email me for my newsletter, with more details than fit here.

 

Representative Carol McGuire

[email protected]

782-4918

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

Response to Jim Breagy’s letter concerning Epsom’s Proposed New Town Offices:

 

For the past ten months or more, a group of Epsom citizens held meetings for the purpose of developing a plan for town offices in the former Epsom Baptist Church.  Anyone was welcome to attend those meetings and many people did.  The result of those meetings is a plan that is acceptable to most people involved.  It allows the Town of Epsom to be released from the current lease and also allows for future growth.

 

A Request for Proposal was publicized, and at least ten contractors responded by attending a walk-through of the building and received a packet outlining the requirements for completion. Several contractors did more than one walk-through, and four presented formal proposals to the Select Board.  The BOS met with three of the four contractors individually and eventually settled on one of them.

 

The next step was to form an official town committee to work with the contractor and create a conceptual design that could be presented to Epsom voters in March.  Informational packets outlining the plans and the associated costs are available at the town office.

 

If the vote passes, the contractor will provide the materials and labor to complete the project, giving the town a turnkey town office complex, including septic, water, landscaping and parking (including handicap access) for town offices, the library and the town hall.  This will help create a town center and release us from our need to continue renting space for town offices.  Please vote in favor of Article #1.

 

Sincerely,

Bruce Graham

 


 

Thank You

 

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 112 of Epsom would like to thank everyone who helped with our Children’s Store & Cookie Walk:

 

Care Pharmacy, Century 21 Thompson Realty,  M&M Ford, Epsom Post Office, Epsom Town Offices, Epsom Public Library, Dollar General, Car Parts of Epsom, Clark’s Grain Store, Chichester General Store, Chichester Town Office, Bi-Wise, Northwood Country Market, Northwood Diner, Country Cookin’ Restaurant, Danis, Charlie Company Army-Navy Surplus, Johnson’s Flower & Garden Center, Monty’s Pet Foods & Supplies, Bickford’s Sports, Weathervane, Aubuchon Hardware, Mobil on Rte. 28, Z-1 Express

 

*A thank you to everyone who donated items to the Children’s Store. To all of our family, friends, Auxiliary, and Post members who helped us with the Children’s Store & Cookie Walk.

 


Obituaries


 

Steven W. Davis

 

Steven W. Davis, 74, a longtime Epsom resident, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, at CRVNA Hospice House.

 

Born on March 26, 1939 in Pittsfield, Steven was the son of Steven A. and Alice Vera (Dickey) Davis.  Steven graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1957.  He spent many years working for Morgan Linen Services before starting his own business, Suncook Valley Disposal.

 

Steve was a music lover.  He played the trumpet as a member of his high school band.  His passion, however, was square dance calling, which he had enjoyed for over 25 years.

 

Steve also liked camping, spending time with his family and being with his dog, Willy.

 

Members of his family include his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Mahair) Davis of Epsom; 3 daughters, Michelle Mankiewicz and Christine Topham, both of Loudon, and Penny Taylor and her husband Rodney of Pittsfield; 5 grandchildren, Nichole Mooney, Jeffrey Mankiewicz, Benjamin Topham, Samantha Taylor, and Rebecca Mankiewicz; 6 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Sandra Davis of Concord and Linda Gorman of Dover; and many nieces and nephews.

 

A gathering was held Saturday at the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home in Epsom.

 

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to CRVNA Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.

 

Family and friends may sign an on-line guest book by visiting stilloaks.com.

 


 

Howard D. Hughes

 

Howard D. Hughes, 77, peacefully passed away at the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House with family members at his side on January 30, 2014.

 

Howard was born in Boston Massachusetts on October 11, 1936. He is predeceased by his father Thomas D. Hughes, his mother Doris M. (Hultgren) Hughes, a sister Marjorie Clark and a nephew Dennis Saxild.

 

He grew up in Medford Massachusetts and graduated from Medford High School class of 1954. He served in the US Navy and was activated during the Berlin Crisis in 1961. On July 2 1960 he married Sylvia McPherson and moved to New Hampshire. He worked at Concord Litho Company for 40 years.

 

Howard is survived by his wife Sylvia (McPherson) Hughes of 53 years. Two sons, Donald T. Hughes and his wife Christine of Alton NH and Eric J. Hughes and his wife Michelle of Epsom NH. One daughter Bonnie M. Chadbourne and her husband Jeff of Penacook NH. Five granddaughters, one grandson, three great grandchildren and one niece.

 

He was an avid sailor and enjoyed summers in Maine.

 

A memorial reception will be held on Saturday February 15, 2014 from 2-6 pm at the Elks Club 24 Old Mill Rd, Epsom NH.

 

Graveside services will be held later in the spring.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St, Concord NH 03301.

 

 


 

 











 
 

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