REMINDER
BCEP Change of Hours
Effective January 1, 2018
B.C.E.P. Solid Waste will have new hours of operation:
Tuesday – Saturday 8:00AM
– 4:00PM
Scales close at 3:45PM
Closed Sundays and
Mondays
On Wednesday, December 20
at 1:30, the Epsom Library will be showing the film “Queen of the
Desert,” a biographical story of a woman caught between two worlds.
Nicole Kidman stars as a woman who rebels against the rigidity of
life at the turn of the century in England. She travels to Tehran
and begins a lifelong adventure across the Arab world. This
film was shot on location in Morocco and Jordan and contains
outstanding photography.
The Epsom Public
Library is pleased to have on display a beautiful chalk pastel by
Abigail Downey. The work is a rendition of David Bowie as
“Jareth the Goblin King” from the movie The Labyrinth.
Abigail, an Epsom resident, is a junior at Pembroke Academy and
library teen volunteer. Plan to stop by the library and view her
amazing work!
Epsom Food Pantry
Another busy week for the
staff at the Pantry. Around the holidays we seem to have heavy
needs for food, which is great. We are ready for them. As I
have said before, the donations pick up, which is great, and gives
us more to work with. I would like to thank the Mitchells from
Center Hill Rd. who remember us every Christmas season with a
generous donation. Also, to the tenants at Kingstown Mobile
Home Park who had a huge food sale with food and donations all given
to our Food Pantry. Our Eve said it was heartwarming to see the
turnout of Bakers who made it possible.
Thanks so so much.
Remember the date December 22nd to pick up the Christmas boxes.
There is still time to sign up.
I talked with June and
she said we are short on jam/jelly. Kids love their PB&J
sandwhiches.
Until next time,
Priscilla
Jan Hoadley, Basket
Creations
Valley Artisans December
Artisan Of The Month
Over twenty years ago,
Jan Hoadley of Epsom, heard about a local master basket weaver who
was giving classes. Finding this activity to be quite enjoyable and
a great way to relax from a busy teaching schedule, it soon became a
passion for her. Retirement has given Jan a greater opportunity to
devote more time and energy to developing this skill through further
classes and personal enhancement.
Jan’s baskets are made
from quality reed, using a variety of different techniques. Some are
simply decorative, most are functional, handcrafted in various
styles, shapes and sizes. She particularly enjoys using colored reed
to add interest and impact. It is exciting for Jan to create
different designs and patterns, and to watch the shape of the basket
unfold. Each basket has its own unique personality.
Jan’s goal is to present
a quality product that will be a welcome addition to any home and
bring pleasure and enjoyment for many years to come.
Jan has donated one of
her unique baskets for Valley Artisans’ drawing this December.
Jan and all of us at Valley Artisans welcomes you to stop by the
shop and enter the drawing and check out our three rooms of locally
crafted items.
Remember we are now open
7 days a week from 10 Am to 6 PM til Christmas.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who
helped with our annual Santa Event at the Epsom Public Library last
Saturday! Special thanks to Jay and Patricia Hickey and the
Epsom Fire Department for donating the beautiful Christmas trees!
Great community support and lots of fun for the children! All
donations are used for local outreach for children!
Happy Holidays from the
members of Evergreen Lodge #53 & Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge #36!
Epsom Public Library
Youth Events
Story Times: Mondays
10am, Tuesdays 1:30pm, and Thursdays, 3:30pm. Children and their
caregivers listen to stories, sings songs and enjoy crafts. Themes
include December holidays, hibernation and winter weather.
Toddler Time: Wednesday
10am. Children and the caregivers enjoy stories, songs, movement
activities and simple crafts.
Lego Club: Thursdays at
3:30pm Plan to join the fun and build with the libraries large
collection of legos.
Children’s Movie: Paw
Patrol Pups Save Christmas Tuesday, December 19th at 1:30 pm. Snacks
and drinks provided.
Family Movie: Despicable
Me 3 Tuesday, December 26th at 6:30 pm. The movie is rated PG and
popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Letter To The Editor
How on earth does
Governor Sununu keep straddling that fence? On the left side, he
wonders what took Senator Hassan so long to call for resignation of
Senator Al Franken. Franken admitted wrongdoing and apologized to
women he had sexually harassed.
Off to the right side of
the fence, Governor Sununu calls for Alabama’s Roy Moore to withdraw
from the Senate race for inappropriate sexual behavior with minors
when Moore was in his 30s. Moore denies accusations even though some
accusers have proof of Moore’s perverted behavior.
Governor Sununu is full
throated supporter of ‘groper-in-chief’ Donald Trump. Is straddling
that fence painful, Governor?
Nancy Heath
Epsom
Obituaries
Michael McGourty
ALLENSTOWN- Mr. Michael
McGourty, 52, of Allenstown, passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
Born in Concord, Michael
was the son of John J. and Louise (Robinson) McGourty of Allenstown.
He was raised and educated in Epsom, was a graduate of Pembroke
Academy and had resided here his entire life.
In earlier years, Michael
was involved with various sports and the Boy Scouts. More
recently, Michael had worked for Oxy-Gon Industries and Kitchen
Klean both of Epsom as well as carpentry for the Epoch Homes Corp.
in Concord.
Michael took great pride
in his landscaping and maintaining the grounds and pool at his home.
He enjoyed watching the Patriots and Red Sox. Above all else,
he cherished the time spent with his many dear friends. He
will be lovingly remembered as a good friend to many, willing to
help in any way he could.
He was predeceased by his
brother, Tom McGourty.
In addition to his
parents, he survived by his brother, Jackson McGourty of Epsom and
Jana Bunker of Barnstead. He is also survived by his nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many dear friends that meant
so much to him. He always looked forward to the annual family
gathering on Labor Day Weekend.
A Celebration of Life was
held on Saturday, December 9th in the New Rye Congregational Church
in Epsom. Burial will take place in Vermont at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be sent to the
Payson Center for Cancer Care, 250 Pleasant St. Concord, NH 03301.
To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit
www.stilloaks.com
Farrell Robert “Bob” Hahn
EPSOM- Farrell Robert
“Bob” Hahn, 74, of Epsom passed away peacefully in the care of Epsom
Healthcare on Monday, December 4, 2017.
Bob was born in Hartford,
CT on March 27, 1943 and was the son of William R. and Emma (Kugat)
Hahn. He grew up in Rockville, CT where he attended high school and
completed correspondence courses in business.
Bob’s professional career
began working in First National supermarkets as a teen and as a
salesman for American Chicle in the late 60’s. In 1971, he and his
family moved to Epsom, bought Gossville General Store and operated
it passionately until 1979. In 1980, Bob worked as a salesman for
Texas Refinery Corporation briefly before starting a 36 year career
with Share Corporation as Northeast Regional Sales Manager, a job
that he loved, and excelled at due to his true gift of gab.
Bob was also known for
being active in his community. In earlier years, Bob was a Boy Scout
and Explorer, as well as being a past Governor of the Loyal Order of
Moose, Rockville chapter. Once in Epsom, Bob was a member of the
Epsom Volunteer Fire Department, assisted with Epsom Old Home Day,
was a 32nd degree Master Mason with the Corinthian Lodge of
Pittsfield, CubMaster of Cub Scout Pack 80 of Epsom, and a member of
the Bektash Temple of Shriners. In recent years, Bob enjoyed
soliciting area classic and antique car owners as well as exhibiting
his own 1970 “Plum Crazy” Plymouth Duster in Epsom Old Home Day
parades.
Bob was best known for
his deep love of family, his quick wit, his generous nature and
skill in building lasting relationships; both personal and
professional.
Bob’s proudest
achievement was raising his two sons. They, along with his three
grandchildren were his greatest passion. When you started up a
conversation about his grandchildren, you’d sit back and behold
Bob’s magical glow and sparkle in his eyes.
In addition to his
parents, Bob was predeceased by a brother, William R. Hahn, Jr. of
Tolland, CT.
He is survived by his two
sons, Scott Hahn and wife Vicki of Epsom, and Corey Hahn of Easley,
SC; 3 very special grandchildren, Emma, Molly and Andrew Hahn; a
sister Sandra Ferguson and husband Ronald of Nelson, NH; a brother,
Craig Hahn and his wife Lisa of Farmington, CT; his ex-wife, Linda
Wright of Northwood; as well as very dear nephews, nieces, great
nephews and close personal friends.
A Celebration of Bob’s
Life was held Sunday, December 10th at the Epsom Fire Station. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Epsom Food Pantry, 1598
Dover Rd. Epsom, NH 03234. Assisting the family with arrangements is
the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home in Epsom. To share a
memory or offer a condolence, please visit
www.stilloaks.com
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