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Epsom NH News

June 22, 2011

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Stonehill College recently named Stephanie M. Allen, a member of the class of 2013 and Epsom resident, to its Dean’s List for the Spring 2011 semester.


To qualify for the Dean’s List at Stonehill, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.




Celebrate the “Gift of Life” and come to the American Red Cross Blood Drive being held Thursday, June 30th, at the Pittsfield Elementary School on Bow Street from 1 pm to 6 pm.  Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are accepted by calling 1-800-Red-Cross to schedule.  Childcare is provided.  Positive ID is required of donors.

This time, incentives offered are a $5.00 gift certificate to Panera Bread; a coupon for a FREE 24 pack of Pure Spring Water at participating Walgreens and a $10 off coupon for the M/S Mount Washington Cruise Line.

Be part of something amazing.  One donation can save three lives!  This drive is sponsored by the Pittsfield PTO.

 


 

Letter


Many thanks to the 50 individuals who reported helping clean up Epsom Roadside Trash.  Seeing clean roadsides is the reward for all. It is sad when volunteers report that the following day they see new litter.


For all those who contacted the Epsom Conservation Commission, you will receive a lilac bush in early September. The commission will contact you when they are available. 
Over 150 bags of trash were collected as well as tires, car parts, appliances, 2 TVs and other large items. The majority of the trash collected this year was beer and drink containers and fast food containers. Please take pride in your neighborhood and volunteer.


Thank you,
The Epsom Conservation Commission

 


 

Epsom Library News


The Epsom Public Library Summer Reading Program sign-ups begin June 20th. Children in grades K-5th are invited to come to the library to get their reading packet, schedule of events, reading log and bookmark. This year the program theme is, “One World, Many Stories.” 


Young children can sign up for our “Mom, Dad and Me” Reading program. These programs encourage children to read for pleasure during summer vacation. Throughout the summer there will be a variety of activities for children at the library including, crafts, movies and special programs.


To celebrate the upcoming release of the last movie in the popular Harry Potter series the library will show “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” rated PG on Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30 pm. and “Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire” on Monday, July 11th at 6:30 pm.  Popcorn and drinks will be provided.


The Epsom Public Library is pleased to host, Storyteller, “Nanny Rosebud” on Wednesday, June 29th at 7 pm. Please join us for a fun evening of storytelling. The program is for school aged children and their families. Refreshments will be served. 


Story Time continues on Tuesdays at 2 pm and Thursdays at 3:30 pm.  The children listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy simple crafts. June themes will include gardens, and getting ready for the summer!


Toddler Time continues on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 10-7 and Saturday 9-1.

 


 

Epsom-Chichester Lions Club Raffle


The results are in for the raffle held by the Epsom-Chichester Lions Club for this spring.
A big “thank you” to all who purchased tickets. It  allows us to be of service to our neighbors with eye and hearing problems as well as other difficult situations.


Following are the winners:
• TV, Blu-Ray DVD and sound system:  Stephanie Edwards
• $100 Common Man Gift Certificate: Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Bickford
• Aquarium and Set-up: Heidi Murphy
• Bickford’s $50 Gift Certificate: John Klose
• Chuckster’s Tickets: Bob Boudreau
• Nature’s Country Store $20 Gift Certificate:  Ed Millette


Congratulations!


The generous sponsors were as follows:  Lombardo Real Estate, Showcase Consignments, Phillips Auto Sales, Atlantic Auction Company, Rt. 28 Bakery, Mobil Station-Chichester, Dante’s Pizza, Scofield’s Equipment, Moschen Auto, Rt. 4 Motors, Goodwin Auto, L&K Equipment, George’s Carpet, Clark’s Grain Store, Tractor Supply, Green Earth, Nathan’s Hair Design, Kevet PA Animal Hospital, H&W Auto, Robertson Insurance Agency, M&M Ford, Concord Motor Sport, Beaumac Company, Sparks Fly Fireworks, Rustique, The Second Page, Tim’s Truck Capital, Northeast Landscaping, Big Fish, Little Fish, Bickford Sports, Chuckster, Nature’s Country Store, Northwood Diner,  Circle Restaurant.


Thank you for your generosity and concern for your community!!!

 


 

Election Of Dr. John “Jack” Billings As

New Superintendent Of Schools For SAU 53
Submitted By Ms. Tammy Boucher, Chair SAU 53 School Board


The SAU 53 School Board is pleased to announce the selection of its new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John “Jack” Billings. After an exhaustive search process resulting in final interviews of the two candidates on Sunday, June 12, 2011, the SAU 53 School Board voted unanimously to elect Dr. Billings. The ratification of Dr. Billing’s contract by the SAU 53 Executive School Board is scheduled for later this month.


Dr. Billings has served for more than 20 years as a school administrator or a member of administrative teams at the early childhood, elementary, middle, high school and university levels. While he is currently serving as Principal of Gilford Elementary School, Dr. Billings also has been an acting superintendent, a district curriculum coordinator and has served on an elected School Board. At the university level, Dr. Billings has instructed undergraduates through the doctoral level. Often working with superintendents, assistant superintendents and district-wide administrators, he has facilitated dissertations in: innovative budgeting, administrative reorganization, special education inclusion and curriculum development and assessment. Dr. Billings has published in the areas of research-based emerging literacy instruction and school building reorganization. He received his doctorate from NOVA Southeastern University. He and his wife reside in the Lakes Region of N.H. and plan to relocate to the south-central region of N.H.


In addition to having extensive experience in working with a variety of school systems in various capacities, “Dr. Billings brings a very creative set of skills to the SAU as well as a vision for students,” SAU 53 School Board Chair Tammy Boucher stated. “The SAU 53 School Board is very impressed with his background and qualifications and his track record of accomplishments, which the School Board felt especially impressive.”


After a number of planned visits to our school districts this month, Dr. Billings will commence his responsibilities as Superintendent of Schools in July. The position became available when Superintendent Peter Warburton announced his resignation some months ago to take over the Superintendent of Schools position in SAU 39, Amherst, Mont Vernon and Souhegan Cooperative High School.


Tammy Boucher concluded by stating: “On behalf of the SAU 53 School Board, I wish to thank the members of the Superintendent Search Committee, chaired by Kevin Barry. Additionally, I thank the school staff, students and community members who took an active role in the vetting process throughout the search resulting in the election of Dr. Jack Billings."

 


 

Letter


To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield:
This week I spent most of my time in the committee of conference on HB2, the budget “trailer bill”, which contains all the various changes in statute necessary to make the budget work – plus other pieces, either law changes that do not affect the dollars in the budget but are related to it; and strategic additions. This last is the most complex because not everyone’s priorities are the same, nor the strategies they want to use.


The discussions are more pointed because the House and Senate budgets are so close: less than 1% apart. The Senate accepted the House revenue estimates and bottom line spending limit, so any compromise between the two positions is a budget the state can afford without raising taxes or fees. The pension reform bill, SB3, was included in the budget with minor changes to ensure that the revised employer rate does not affect local taxpayers. In fact, the new rate is expected to require about the same level of contribution from towns as they paid last year, even though the state share has been eliminated.


There are so many pieces in play that it’s still not clear which will definitely be in and which will not. I’m hoping we get stronger language on labor law, simplified requirements for special education, and maybe some tax cuts, since radical restructuring of government is out. The spending is mostly settled, and some decisions are clear: less spending than the governor wanted on prisons, more on mental health; the same as last year on education. As usual, everyone will complain that they didn’t get exactly or as much as they want, but I think it’ll be a good result for almost everyone.


Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918



 


 

 











 
 

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