From looking at last week’s Sun and then examining the outbox of my e-mail I have determined that I somehow neglected to send in my news for last week. I hope you attended Candidates Night and remembered to vote without my printed encouragement.
 

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The Chichester Food Pantry has had an increase in clients over the last few months and could use some donations. They are pretty well set with canned goods and will soon receive more from the Boy Scout Food Drive on November 8. What is really needed are certain items not available to individuals on food stamps.  Laundry items (laundry soap, fabric softener, dryer sheets, and bleach); personal hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar soap, deodorant, shampoo, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products and toilet paper); and kitchen helpers (paper towels, cleaning products, furniture polish, dish soaps and cleaning sponges) would be very much appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the Town Hall when the offices are open or contact Donna Chagnon, Food Pantry Manager.
 

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Happy Birthday to Ansley McLaughlin who turned six years old on November 4.
 

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Chichester Youth Association members will meet on November 9 at 6:00 pm in the Selectman’s Conference Room at the Town Hall.  The meeting is open to all Chichester Residents.
 

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Chichester Library has recently added the following DVD’s to the shelves: Why Shakespear?, 10,000 BC, Category 7, Saint, Made of Honor, and Little House on the Prairie – The 2nd season. These and other DVD’s may be borrowed for your viewing pleasure.
 

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At the NH State Grange Annual Convention on October 23-26, Hannah West of Chichester Grange was elected to a one-year term on the NH State Grange Executive Committee.
 

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The Chichester Youth Association has been selected to host Charitable Gaming Nights at the Belmont Lodge on November 29th & 30th, as well as December 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 13th, & 14th.  This remarkable fundraising opportunity will help us to continue our programs and success of our Youth Association, which truly betters the children of our community.  We hope that you help support our fundraiser by coming out to the Belmont Lodge on one of these nights.  Remember, your loss is our gain!
 

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Set aside some time on November 15th to attend the Holiday Bazaar at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall on Route 4 in Northwood. >From 9 to 2 you can purchase crafts, white elephant items, and baked goods. The annual “Cookie Walk” is always a popular event, and you can also buy lunch. The Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Joseph Women’s Club sponsors this annual fund-raising event.
 

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At the Chichester Town Library, a FREE lecture by Dr. Pamela Herring, nauropathic doctor, entitled How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
Please register by calling the library at 798-5613,
 

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The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders will be holding their 8th Annual Ham & Bean Supper, Saturday, November 8, 2008.  It will be downstairs at the Pittsfield Community Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the meal consisting of ham, beans or potatoes, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert.  The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12 and children 5 and under is free.  Stop by and enjoy a home cooked meal.
 

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Out Of Your Attic Thrift Shop News

By Ruthi True
Value Is The Name Of The Game
We have become a very popular little thrift shop with lots of repeat customers. We get all of our new shoppers from word of mouth and just seeing our sign. Lots of our shoppers come for themselves. We also have a lot of folks who come in and shop for their elderly friends who read books and they buy a bag full for them for just $2.00 a bag here. Living on a fixed income doesn’t allow the elderly to buy books when they go for $15.00 and up for new hard covers.

We have several folks who donate wonderful books to us. If you have a neighbor who needs help, what an inexpensive place to shop. Some times you know that someone special who won’t ask for help. We help folks but not if we don’t know about them.

I encourage anyone to tell me how I can do a better job. Tell me in person or send a note to the shop if you don’t dare tell me as we’re all about HELPING FOLKS!

We are entering a recession and hopefully thrift shops locally will be able to help many more people on a tight budget. Shop with us, I’m sure you will save a lot and maybe help someone else at the same time. We are not just a dumpy store with used stuff. We’re a friendly little shop with lots of nice items that are priced really great and sometimes have the new tag still attached. A lady from Barnstead got the buy of the week with a great pair of Carhart overalls selling for just $4.00.

We have weeks that we worry about meeting the rent but then someone comes thru the door with 30 new hats to donate or a bag full of shampoo and soap and if we had to go buy that for our homeless projects imagine what those folks just saved us. (Thank you to the ladies from Concord and Barnstead who did that this week.) Working at this shop I’ve discovered just how many caring folks there are out there.

We are collecting food for our Thanksgiving baskets.

Please make a note someplace that we will be closed all Thanksgiving week so that our volunteers have time to get to their destinations to be with their families. Thanks for understanding and saving your donations for when we return.

WISH LIST
1) Boy Scout uniforms for new troup starting.
2) Lava lamp for Gram in Gilmanton
3) Electric Tea Pot
4) Canning jars - especially pints and jelly size.

 

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Chichester Historical Society

The next meeting of the Chichester Historical Society will be held Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 7 p.m. Once again, back by popular demand, Walt Sanborn and Dottie McKoan team up for more delightful conversation and reminiscence about the Fall season “down on the farm.” Getting ready for the winter months took much preparation. Walt and Dottie will share stories and memories about the harvest and Fall months. Although the program is entitled “The Front Porch-Take Two,” Walt and Dottie will be in the Front Parlor, keeping with the change in seasons.

Please join us at the Chichester Historical Society Museum, 49 Main Street, at 7 p.m. for a very special and enjoyable program.

Election of officers for the November 2008-November 2009 year will also take place. If you are a voting member, please try to attend. Refreshments will be served. Programs are free and all are welcome.

Our current exhibit is entitled Green - The Way It Used To Be, Food And Recipes Close To Home And Heart. Handwritten recipes, cooking utensils, cookbooks, and food anecdotes make up this “looking back in time” exhibit. Items will be on display through the end of November.

The Society is also planning an Old-Fashioned Christmas to be held on Saturday, December 6th from 2-4 p.m. Crafts, decorating the tree, food, and singing holiday songs will be featured. This is a fun activity for everyone in the family and is a great beginning to the holiday season. Mark your calendar. For information, contact Lucille Noel, 798-5709.