Happy Birthday to Patrick Jarvis on February 12 and Heather Duford
and Kendra Jarvis on February 16.
Chichester Grange will be sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Night on
Wednesday, February 18, at 7 p.m. in the Grange/Town Hall, 54 Main
Street. It will be an opportunity to see candidates in person and
hear what they have to say about helping the Town of Chichester
function smoothly. For those new to rural living this meeting is an
opportunity to see how government works in a small town.
Chichester “Meet the Candidates”
Night
To help Chichester voters be as informed as possible concerning the
candidates for the upcoming Town elections, the Grange will be
hosting a “Meet the Candidates” night on Wednesday, February 18th at
7 p.m. at the Grange, 54 Main Street. All candidates will be
invited, whether or not the office for which they are running is
contested. This will be a moderated meeting where
audience members will be permitted to ask questions. Mark your
calendars for this important meeting!
Chichester Town Library News
Pre-school Story and Craft “Hour” will be continue on February 12th
at 10:30 a.m.
The Library will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in honor of
Presidents’ Day.
The Lovers of the Local Library (LOCL) will still be meeting on
Monday, February 16th at 6 p.m. This is an open meeting and the
public is welcomed. With February being Library Lover’s Month, this
is a perfect time to join others interested in continuing the vital
mission of the Library in Chichester.
With the snow storms and cold weather we’ve been having, the current
raffle package, a Cold Weather Survival Kit, is perfect! Donated by
Deb & Randy Harris of the Golden Acres Honey Bee Farm in Chichester,
this package includes a beeswax candle, large soup mug & soup mix,
beeswax lip balm, Kleenex, hand sanitizer & a few other items.
Raffle tickets will be 3/$1.00.
With Chichester’s Town Meeting scheduled for March 14th, Rebecca
Rule’s presentation at 2 p.m. at the Grange on March 8th is perfect
timing! Her program, “Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting
in New Hampshire,” should help us all as we think about this
fundamental part of New Hampshire democracy.
Please join and “Like” us on FaceBook. It is a great place for
feedback and to see if there are last minute additions or changes to
the calendar. See you there!
Letter To The Editor
Two weeks ago I mentioned that we need people, good people, honest
people, to lead our town, our school, into the future with endless
possibilities. Leaders with one eye to the future, one eye in the
present, and with the common sense to balance both.
Back in 2010 it was found that the oil tank at the school was bad.
It would have to be replaced soon. That was over 4 years ago. I have
asked some people, and as far as I can tell, we have no money saved,
no money set aside in the budget. That means, this year, among other
things (a third ambulance), we, the tax payers, need to come up with
$45,000 for an oil tank. At the very least, $45,000.00 divided by 4
years would have been $11,250.00 per year. A lot easier to handle.
Comes out the same, but a lot easier.
About the ambulance, why is it we have two ambulances in a small
town, that has a volunteer Fire Dept? Do we have that many calls in
a year that we need two? Have we worn out both of them to need a new
one? I don’t think so.
What about the fire truck with the cracked frame? Is that being
used? Has it been repaired? Should we be more concerned with the
firetruck than the Ambulance?
Don’t get me wrong, our fire department personnel is great! Police
department, great! Teachers Outstanding! We still need leaders to
take control, limit spending, and allow more business in town. We
need our selectmen to stand up and do their jobs and be accountable
for their decisions. Same with the school board, if the town votes
no raises it means no. Not no raise, but a stipend is ok.
Craig McIntosh
Out Of Your Attic Thrif Shop News
Submitted By Carol Hendee
Remember, Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, February 14th! We still
have an assortment of little items you can give to someone special,
and all Valentine merchandise (including clothing) is 1/2 price!
Wed.-Sat.
The 1/2 price sale on winter coats continues. Also, Wed.-Sat
everything for babies, birth to 12 months, is 1/2 price (or if it’s
25¢, take two for 25¢). Includes onesies, blankets, baby toys,
quilts, socks, booties, hats, basically anything in the baby section
in the third room is 1/2 price!
We are on Rte. 28, 5 mi. north of the Epsom circle, Chichester. Mon.
8-12; Tues. & Thurs. 8-4; Wed. 11-4; Sat. 10-4. 247-7191.
Chichester Grange
Chichester Grange met upstairs in the Grange Hall on Wednesday,
February 4. Deputy Norman Brandt of the NH State Grange and Joann
Brandt, State Junior Grange Director, were honored guests.
Wildlife sightings since the last meeting included wild turkeys, a
ruffed grouse, a fox, squirrels, and the usual winter birds. Members
voted to spend the money raised by recycling aluminum cans, making a
Christmas donation, and holding one penny sale on a llama and tree
seedlings for Heifer International. This gift will help people in
third world countries to raise their quality of life.
Members voted to hold a Meet the Candidates Night on February 18 at
7 p.m. downstairs in the Grange Hall. Invitations will be sent to
all Town and School District candidates whose names will appear on
the ballots at the March 10 election.
Mary West won the “Baking Contest,” and Linda Booth was runner-up.
This year’s contest was no bake desserts made from recipes furnished
by the State Grange Family and Community Committee. Mary West
presented a Valentine’s Day program. Members shared information
about several saints and others named Valentine. Then everyone
viewed a collection of household items and tried to think of an
appropriate valentine card message to fit a particular object.
After the meeting members and guests sampled the no bake desserts.
The Grange meets only once in February, so the next meeting will be
March 4.
Chichester Central School Multicultural Night
Chichester Central School will be holding their annual Multicultural
Night on Thursday, February 19th from 5-7:30 PM. This is a night
filled with learning and family fun as Chichester students share
work they have completed while researching various cultures from
around the world. This year, come learn about the cultures of
China, Australia, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and more!
Parking at school for this event will be limited due to the height
of the snow banks at school and on our surrounding roads.
In order to be in compliance with the requirements for access by
emergency vehicles parking is only allowed in designated spaces.
There will be a shuttle service provided from the parking lot at
the Chichester Town offices to Chichester Central School beginning
at 4:45 PM and running until 7:45 PM. Please car pool with friends
and neighbors who will also be attending and utilize this shuttle if
our lot becomes full.
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