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Chichester NH News

October 29, 2014

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Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun!

 

Chichester Central School PTO will be holding it’s annual Craft Fair on Saturday November 15th from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The Craft Fair will take place at the Chichester Central School located at 219 Main Street.   This annual event showcases a wide variety of goods that include candles, jewelry, garden décor, local honey, dips and more.   7x7 booth space is offered for $25.00.  If you are a vendor and would like to reserve a space please contact Kris Losey at [email protected] or 231-4710.

 


 

Chichester Grange will be holding a Penny Sale on Saturday, November 1, in the Grange/Town Hall. Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. and numbers will be drawn starting at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a little snack while you wait. A Grange Penny Sale is a cross between a yard sale and a raffle. You buy a block of tickets for $2.00 and distribute them into containers located near items you might wish to bring home if you are lucky. The items are “useful stuff” and many are gently used. There will be a lot of Christmas themed items, because this is a good time of year to put them out. The fun comes when the numbers are drawn and you see who will take home what items.

 


 

The Local Planning Team for the Community Design Charrette wishes to thank all those who donated money, food, services, and time to make the Plan NH Charrette possible for our community. A special thank you goes to Distinctive Transportation for providing the trolley for the Historic Main Street Tour. We also thank the United Methodist Church for allowing us to use the Parish Hall for meal preparation and serving over the two-day period of October 17th and 18th.

 


 

The “Scouting for Food” drive will be held on Saturday, November 8th.  This is the 2nd largest food drive for our community and the region, so keep your eyes open for the mailbox hangers being delivered soon. The food that is donated will help to stock food pantries in the area, including Chichester’s Pantry.

 


 

The Chichester Food Pantry is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Capital Region Food Program Holiday Food Basket Project.  Applications are available at the Town Hall and must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 26th to insure availability.  Food baskets will be available for pick up on Monday, December 22nd between 8:30am and 10am. Each basket contains a Turkey or Chicken and all the fixin’s for a holiday meal, plus cereals, bread and many other items. Should you have any questions, please contact Jamie at (603)798-5350.

  


 

Chichester Grange will meet on Wednesday, November 5, upstairs in the Grange Hall. There will be a pancake supper at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m.

 


 

Happy Birthday to Ansley McLaughlin on November 4.

 


 

Out Of Your Attic Thrift Shop News

Submitted By Carol Hendee

 

As the holiday season approaches, please remember we offer Gift Certificates in any denomination.  It’s a good bet a friend or relative would love to be able to come in and shop and not use their money!

 

We will be offering a special collection from the Danbury Mint, The Saturday Evening Post World of Norman Rockwell figurines, in their original boxes, large & small. Thank you to whomever gave us this great collection.

 

Winter boots are out. Get them before they are needed!  We are on Rte. 28, north of the Epsom Circle, Chichester.  Mon. 8-12; Tues. & Thurs. 8-4; Wed. 11-4 & Sat. 10-4.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

Lack of Leadership from a Tax and Spend Liberal

 

Richard DeBold is a nice guy, has a nice family and served various roles for 20+ years.  He’s a veteran, a retired state employee and easy to like.  Qualities great in a neighbor but they hardly qualify him for the Legislature.

 

In 12 years he’s presided over a 44% tax rate increase, he’ll blame the School but the town’s portion has increased 59%.  The budget has increased 30%, and the amount raised by taxes is up 64%, while our valuation increased by just 15%.  His tax and spend policy has fostered a 70% increase in our tax bills.  Have our roads, buildings, or services improved enough to justify the increase? How many more homes need to be sold at tax sale?

 

As Selectman he appointed a planning board that resists tax positive business growth.  Instead of an inviting business environment our zoning actively drives business away, resulting in numerous lost court battles. Businesses don’t want to come to Chichester and this failure falls squarely at the Selectmen’s feet.

 

DeBold hired a controversial Fire Chief who was later fired, rehired in another capacity before successfully suing and settling out of court for wrongful termination, only to be fired a short time later for theft. This shows gross lack of leadership and his inability to make hard decisions.

 

As Richard moves on from Chichester towards better things, ask yourself, what’s his legacy? A couple soccer fields, a trail to nowhere and a 70% increase in our tax bills shouldn’t get your vote.

 

Jason Weir

Chichester

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

Dear Editor:

When I represented Chichester in the NH House 1987-1994 and until this year I was a registered Republican. But part of the Republican party has become too extreme for me. I am going to vote for candidates based on what I know of them and of their opponents.

 

There are at least two Democrats that I will be voting for this year to represent Chichester in the State House.

 

Nancy Fraher is running for the NH Senate. She is running against the incumbent, John Reagan of Deerfield. Nancy is a recently retired schoolteacher with a daughter who is a freshman at UNH. Nancy has lived in Chichester for many years and has served on the school board. Her opponent has supported cutting funding for UNH, opposed increasing the minimum wage, and opposed providing health insurance to low income families. I don’t agree with those positions and I will be voting for Nancy.

 

Richard DeBold is one of the 3 Democrats and 3 Republicans running for the NH House of Representatives. He has served as a selectman in Chichester for many years. I have worked with him on the town’s Road Advisory Committee and on the Parks and Recreation Commission. He is thoughtful and dedicated to the town and to public service. I will be voting for Richard because I know he will consider each issue on its merits and will ask good questions of those who are advocating for or against a bill before the House.

 

Doug Hall

 


 

Chichester Town Library News

 

Tonight, the Library is hosting a “Trick and Treat” for our younger set, from 6-7:30 p.m.  Children who come in costume will get both candy and a free book!  

 

Winners of the recent pumpkin decoration contest are:  Wes Eldredge won in the 5 years of age and under group; Lexy Dolan in the 6-10 year old age group; and, Dylan Millen in the 11 years and up age group.  These winning pumpkins, as well as all of the delightful submissions decorated the tables at the potluck supper for the recent Main Street Design Charrette project. Congratulations to the winners and our appreciation to all of those who submitted their decorated pumpkins.

 

Preschool story hour continues every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m.  Come and join the fun!

 

The next meeting of the book group will be on Thursday, November 6th at noon.  The book is The Lobster Chronicles: Life on a Very Small Island, by Linda Greenlaw.  

 

Don’t forget the CPR class scheduled for November 12th at 6:30 at the Library.  This lifesaving procedure will be taught by Matt Cole and other local firefighters; but, there is only room for twelve people.  The class is limited to adults and teens.  If you have never taken a class or need a refresher class, this is for you.

 

The raffle for the American Girl doll, Samantha Parkington, has started and will continue until the drawing on December 12th. This is a special opportunity for a special gift for that special person, don’t let it slip by.  Please see additional article on this.

 

The gifts made to the Library in honor of Tina Mobbs are being used for the construction and installation of a new front door.  This door is sorely needed to help prevent cold air from coming in the various seams on the present door, as well as providing overall integrity of the entrance and keeping the historical essence of the building.  Thanks to all who made their remembrances in this way.

 

For others who would like to honor someone or memorialize them, the Library offers the opportunity to buy a book in that person’s honor/memory.  And, with the season of gift-giving coming up soon, this program can be utilized for those who “have everything” or for whom gift-giving is difficult.

 

Lovers of the Chichester Library have heard the inquiries of the supporters of the book sales.  Although the organized sales ended with the last sale, there are two special, pre-holiday sales being planned.  Watch for more information coming on the projected sale dates of November 22nd and December 6th.  

 

Orders for the calendar compiled by the Chichester Photo Group and co-sponsored by the Library are being taken at the Library, Town Office and the school.   Proceeds from the $20 cost of the calendar will be going to the Food Pantry.

 

Don’t forget to drop into the Library to enjoy the October Art Exhibit is by one of our younger artists, Rivkah Valley.  Her use of color in her pictures reminds us of the vibrancy of life.

 


Obituaries


 

Thomas “Joe” J, Landry

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Thomas “Joe” J, Landry, 58, of Dalton NH died tragically in a car accident on October 16, 2014.  Joe was born at Littleton Hospital in 1956, the son of Thomas and Gladys Landry. He began and ended his life on his family’s homestead. Where he learned many life lessons.  A few being hard working values, a great knowledge of the finer details of the land and animals he so dearly loved to work, observe and hunt. Joe loved to share his passion and knowledge for hunting with everyone he could.  He especially loved teaching all ages about the appreciation of the land and respect for firearms.

 

Joe also was an avid mechanic.  He was meticulous with every detail from mechanical to body work. He loved riding his Harley throughout New Hampshire. At the time of his death he was employed by R.H. White Construction, where he has worked for over half his life.  They weren’t only an employer, but family to him and his family. 

 

He is survived by his only child, a daughter, Heather and her husband Jonathan White; four granddaughters, Victoria, Veronica, Kaytlin and Krysta-Lynn, one grandson Thomas of Chichester NH; two sisters, Barbara and her husband Sam Williams of Franconia NH, Francine and her husband Roger Thompson of Plaistow NH, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by a brother Warren Porter. 

 

A memorial Service at Ross Funeral Home, Littleton, NH was held October 25.  Those who wish may make donations in Joe’s memory to NH Fish and Game, Let’s Go Fishing / Hunting Education Programs, 11 Hazen Dr. Concord, NH 03301. For more information or to send a note of condolence to family go to www.RossFuneral.com

 


 


 

 











 
 

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