The following local residents were named to the Dean’s List at
Ithaca College for the spring 2012 semester.
Steven Brasley, of Epsom, a Journalism major in the class of 2014,
was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of
Communications.
Ryan Wessels, of Epsom, a Health Sciences major in the class of
2014, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of
Health Sciences and Human Performance.
The Epsom Historical Association is holding an ice cream social on
Sunday, July 8th, 2:00PM at the New Age Plaza (Nature’s Country
Store), 1782 Dover Road. The history of the Gossville Hotel
(location of social) will be presented with a display of photos. All
are welcome to join us for this event. Please bring chairs. RSVP
736-4407
Epsom Library Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Program activities begin with "Exploring Dreams
and Wishes" on Monday, July 9th at 2 pm. Join us for a fun afternoon
of dream catchers, star related crafts and snacks! Plan to come back
at 6:30 pm for the family movie "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"
rated PG. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
On Tuesday, July 10th join us for evening Story Time with special
guest, Firefighter "Bob" at 6:15 pm featuring stories, craft and
snack.
Children can still sign up for the "Starry Night" art class held on
Wednesday, July 11th at 2 pm. The class is being taught by Kerry
Harman, who teaches at the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester.
Call the library to reserve a spot.
For a complete list of activities, come into the library or call for
info at 736-9920.
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.
July themes will include summer fun, and the ocean!
Toddler Time continues on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. Library hours are
Monday-Thursday 10-7 and Saturday 9-1.
**Please note there will be no Story Time or Lego Club on Thursday,
July 5th!**
Epsom’s 2012 Band Concert Schedule
Attention Music lovers! The season for performances in Webster Park
is upon us. With the Epsom Town Band on the bandstand performing
classics, oldies, marches and show tunes, the entertainment is
always good. Please consider coming out to hear the band as they
celebrate their 131st year of performing!
Some of the band members have been replaced over the years, and
they’ve added a new tune or two, but they are still as entertaining
as they ever were.
This year’s concerts will be starting at 7:00 pm instead of 7:30, as
they have been in the past. The dates for the concerts are as
follows:
• Friday, July 13th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
• Friday, July 20th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
• Friday, August 3rd from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
• Saturday, August 11th (Epsom’s Old Home Days) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
In case of cancellations, the rain dates will be July 27th and
August 17th, both from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
The concerts will be performed at Epsom’s Webster Park and will be
under the direction of Jim Lukeman, of Manchester. For more
information, please call Penny Graham at 736-9044.
Workdays at Epsom’s Historic Meetinghouse
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their time during the
month of June – every hour of time donated makes the job that much
closer to completed, and if we can continue to volunteer and donate,
our taxes will be that much less impacted.
July’s workdays are: Saturday, July 7, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm;
Wednesday July 11, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; Saturday, July 21, from
9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Wednesday July 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Immediate needs include paint scraping, some more preparation for
future construction, debris removal and some basic carpentry. For
more information, call Dick Frambach at 736-9295. Thank you.
Epsom Library News
Rick Davidson, an educator and author from Freemont, NH, will kick
off the Epsom Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program with
"Mountain Lion Sightings Where They Shouldn’t Be," on Wednesday,
July 11, at 7:00 pm at the library.
Davidson has prepared a fascinating and educational presentation
about the reemergence of mountain lions in our area, something that
the Fish and Game Department still officially denies, in spite of
the growing number of sightings from reliable sources. His Power
Point slide presentation explains how native mountain lions, often
referred to locally as catamounts, were hunted to extinction in the
eastern United Sates when bounties were offered at the start of the
20th Century. He then cites evidence that catamounts have
reestablished themselves not only in the North Woods but throughout
the state. In fact, sightings are on record even in seacoast areas.
In addition, Davidson describes the cats’ preferred habitat and
compares features of the mountain lion to other large local
predators, making it easy to distinguish the real thing. He explains
why the carnivores are often in conflict with ranchers and farmers,
but he also presents the Native American viewpoint that these are
sacred animals and should be respected and honored. The slide show
concludes with the question, "Can we co-exist?"
Davidson will also talk about his novel, Catamount, a North
Country Thriller and will have copies to sell to any interested
audience members.
We invite you to join us for a most interesting evening as we begin
our summer program, "Between the Covers" with adventure.
Letter
To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield:
This week the House met to consider the Governor’s vetoes. SB289 and
SB318, requiring photo ID to vote and register to vote, were
overridden after some debate, 231-112 and 232-110. Tony Soltani was
the only Representative from the district to vote against them.
These requirements go into effect for this year’s primary and
general elections, with a wider selection of ID’s being accepted
this year than next. These changes will help prevent voter fraud
and, more importantly, make it easier to detect and prosecute.
The education tax credit, SB372, passed, 236-108, with all of us in
favor. The identical House bill, HB1607, also passed the House,
226-112, but was killed in the Senate since they knew we had already
approved SB372. Businesses will be able to donate to a scholarship
charity starting in January. SB326, ensuring towns that gave up land
for flood control are paid whether or not Massachusetts pays us, and
also exempting some trusts from the interest and dividends tax (the
beneficiaries still pay, so there’s no effect on revenue), also
passed despite the veto, 312-18.
HB1549, preventing motor vehicle data from being used in a federal
identification database, passed the House 253-106 but was killed in
the Senate: much to my disappointment since this bill came from my
committee and I managed the debate. SB406, creating an early offer
program for medical malpractice suits, passed, 247-111. HB1679,
banning partial birth abortions, passed 240-118. HB217, expanding
the homicide definitions to include an unborn child, failed to
override with a vote of 201-126. SB409, medical marijuana, didn’t
get to the House since the Senate failed to override the veto.
Interested readers can email me for my newsletter, with more details
than I can fit in a letter.
Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918
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