Thank You

On behalf of the Gilmanton Community  Church Food Pantry and the Gilmanton School, we would like to say Thank you to all those who made donations of food, contributed money or gave of their time and energy to put together the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. With the generous support of many from Gilmanton and from surrounding towns, we were able to help many families have a very Happy Thanksgiving Day.

We will be putting together food baskets for the Christmas Holiday soon. We are again asking for your donations of nonperishable food items or you may make a donation of money to be used to purchase the perishable items that are put in the baskets for the holidays. These items may be brought to the Gilmanton School or the Gilmanton Town Offices/Academy Building.

We will also be doing the Adopt-A-Child Program at the Gilmanton School again this year for Christmas. This program helps families in need with gifts for their children by having you “adopt” a child or an entire family and purchase the gifts for their wish list.
This year with so many families in need of assistance we hope that you will be able to help us spread the Christmas cheer in our community. If you wish to make a donation of money or if you have any questions regarding either of these programs, or you are a family in need of assistance, you may contact either Katie McEntee, Gilmanton School, 364-5681 or Jane Sisti, Gilmanton Community Food Pantry, 364-7437.

Again, Thank You, Jane Sisti and Katie McEntee.

MVSB announces $500 winner of Save and Win contest!

Elyse Sargent of Meredith (right) was presented with $500 for winning Meredith Village Savings Bank’s monthly Save and Win Contest for October. Carrie Jordan (center), manager of the bank’s Meredith office on Route 25, presented the check to Sargent, along with Robert Wolak, owner of the Dunkin’ Donuts shop on Route 25 in Meredith, where Sargent submitted her winning entry.

Meredith Village Savings Bank congratulates Elyse Sargent of Meredith who recently won $500 in the bank’s Save and Win with Generations Gold contest. Sargent submitted her winning entry at the Dunkin’ Donuts shop on Route 25 in Meredith.

Each month, MVSB offers the chance to win $500  - simply by using the bank’s Generations Gold card at a participating local business and entering to win. Generations Gold allows members to save money on items and services they use everyday. In addition to saving money around town, members can also take advantage of travel discounts and savings at national businesses. 

The contest started in September with “Energy Savers” month, continued in October with Dunkin’ Donuts and in November with “Essentials.” December is “Shopping Home for the Holidays” month – featuring the following discounts from 9 local businesses.
• Butternut’s Good Dishes Inc in Wolfeboro

10% off your total order. You could save $20 on $200 in gourmet food for a festive holiday party (Excluding sale items and wine).

• Black’s Paper and Gift Shop in Wolfeboro

10% off toys, games, or puzzles. Using your discount, you can save $10 when you spend $100 in holiday gifts.

• Casual Cape Home Décor & Furniture in Moultonborough
10% off furniture. Spend $500 to dress up your home and you can save $50! (Excluding antiques)
• Chesley’s Glory Station in Campton
10% off. Use your Generations Gold card to save $10 when you spend $100 in gifts for those “impossible-to-buy-for” people on your list.
• Dressers Unlimited in Plymouth
10% off all not-on-sale clothing. Get the perfect holiday party outfit for less.
• Jerico’s Hair & Nail Care in Laconia
15% off all retail products. Spend $50 in holiday gift packages and stocking stuffers,and you’ll save $7.50.
• Lee’s Candy Kitchen in Meredith
10% off purchase of $10 or more. Spend $50 to fill your candy bowls this holiday season, and you’ll save $5.
• Sprout’s Children’s Clothing & Toys in Wolfeboro
20% off non-sale items, AND an extra 10% off sale items! Save when you buy holiday outfits and toys for the kids.
• Sweet Kathy’s in Plymouth
Buy one ice cream and get 2nd ice cream of equal or less value at 50% off.

There is no purchase required to enter -  if you are not a member of Generations Gold, simply stop by your nearest Meredith Village Savings Bank office and ask how you can enter to win $500. Better yet, sign up for Generations Gold and start saving today.
Meredith Village Savings Bank is an independent mutual savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses, organizations and towns around Lake Winnipesaukee and the Plymouth area. MVSB has offices in Alton, Ashland, Gilford, Center Harbor, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, Plymouth, and Wolfeboro. More information about the bank can be found at www.mvsb.com.

Congratulations, Haleigh!

Haleigh F. Patch, daughter of Shelley and Dan Patch, and a 5th grade student at Gilmanton School in Gilmanton, N.H., has been nominated and  accepted to participate in President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s People to People program. As a student Ambassador, Haleigh will be traveling with other nominated students to Australia. The purpose of participating in the People to People program is to realize the vision of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and spread his idea that all people have a common want for peace and through direct contact, communication, and education, the idea of peace can be spread.

During Haleigh’s travels to Australia, she will participate in many cultural and educational activities with similar students and peoples of the country.

In order to fund her travel to Australia, Haleigh has been holding many fundraising activities, such as, bake sales and jewelry sales; selling all items she has made herself. She is also accepting donations and sponsorships. If you would like to contribute to or sponsor Haleigh, please contact Shelley Patch at 603-364-7324, or you can contribute directly to:

Haleigh F. Patch
C/O  TD Banknorth
PO Box 477
Concord, NH 03302-9936

If you would like more information about the People to People Program, you can visit www.ptpi.org

Again, congratulations, Haleigh on earning this prestigious honor of being a Student Ambassador in the People to People program.