Evergreen Lodge #53 and Ivy Green #36 are
having their annual Dinner/Show at the Epsom American Legion Hall on
Short Falls Road on Friday, Oct. 7th and Saturday, Oct. 8th at 6 pm.
Dinner includes appetizers, salad, roast beef, turkey, veggies,
rolls, dessert and assorted beverages. Show follows the dinner.
Proceeds benefit further hall restoration and other projects. For
reservations call Vickie 736-4707 or 496-1877.
Epsom Public Library Family Movie: “The
Jungle Book” Monday, October 10th, 2pm, Rated PG! Popcorn and drinks
will be provided!
“American Girl” Holiday Tea Party” Saturday, October 29th 1:30pm
Girls and their guest are invited for an afternoon of fun. Wear your
favorite holiday outfit and bring your favorite doll. Seating is
limited so sign-up at the circulation desk now to reserve your seats
or call the library at 736-9920. Refreshments will be finger
sandwiches, breads, desserts, tea and punch. A craft activity
will be included. We will have a drawing to win the newest American
Girl doll, “Lea.” Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
On Wednesday, October 12 at 1:30 PM, the Epsom Public Library will
be showing the movie, “Free State of Jones.” Starring Oscar
winner Matthew McConaughey, the film presents the epic, untold true
story of Southern farmer Newt Knight and his extraordinary armed
rebellion against the Confederacy during the Civil War, leading his
band of men to secede from the state of Mississippi and the
Confederacy and creating the Free State of Jones.
The Inn at Deerfield, a nonprofit home specializing in dementia
care, is hosting a Flu Clinic on Tuesday, October 11 from 2 to 4 PM.
The Concord Regional VNA will be providing
flu shots for ages 3 and over. The cost is $30, cash or check.
However, if you present an insurance card from a Medicare Advantage
Plan, Medicare Part B, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim or Anthem (prefix
of NHN, NHP, YGG, EHH or Federal), your insurance will be billed for
the immunization.
The Inn is located at 34 Ridge Road in Deerfield. Appointments for
the flu shot are encouraged, but drop-ins will be welcome as
supplies allow. Please contact Kelly at 463-7002 or
[email protected] for
questions or to make an appointment.
Have you been considering becoming a Realtor? We are looking for a
few good agents!! EXIT Reward Realty and EXIT Realty Great
Beginnings will be hosting a real estate pre-licensing class!
November 4, 5, 6 and 11, 12, and 13. You will complete the course in
2 weekends! Hours are 1pm to 5pm Friday and 8am to 5pm Saturday and
Sunday. Classes will be held in Concord. Please email Sandy Kelley
to register, [email protected] or call
435-7800 ext. 201.
Welcome To New Epsom-Chichester Lions Members
The Epsom-Chichester Lions Club will be holding a WELCOME night for
prospective new members at the Chichester Library on Main St. in
Chichester on October 6 , Thursday, at 6:30pm. This is an
opportunity for volunteering and to participate in our many
humanitarian efforts in our local communities. We focus on eye care
for children & adults, support for local youth groups such as EYAA &
CYA, Peace Poster contest for school children, Christmas gifts, and
scholarships for college students. We would like to discuss our
services with you and have you participate in our exciting programs
along with us. Questions? Call Dick & Judi at 736-9942.
Hope to see you!
Letter
To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom,
and Pittsfield, This week, my committee met for the last time to
discuss HB1517, on temporary seasonal docks. We started with half of
us saying “it’s not broke, don’t fix it” and the other half
providing different simple solutions. After going through the
unintended consequences of each solution, we unanimously agreed the
issue needed more study. The statute gives full responsibility for
docks to DES (environmental services), and they are not really set
up to resolve the inevitable clashes between neighbors.
I also attended a public hearing on
possible changes to the medical plan for state retirees. About a $30
million increase is estimated for the next budget, some from
increased medical costs and some from increased numbers of retirees,
since they are living longer and many are eligible to retire right
now. It was necessary to discuss this now because some changes need
to be done on a calendar year basis, and the budget is on a fiscal
year. A lot of retirees came to plead for lower cost coverage, which
would mean more money from the general fund and all of us.
Business tax receipts are up, but this
year’s increase has already been committed. For the next budget, the
question is what priorities should get increased funding. Retiree
health care is important; these people were promised “free health
care for life” and many long time employees accepted lower wages for
better benefits. That is not true for more recent employees; the pay
+ benefits package now is better for state employees than most
private workers. This is another complex problem with many moving
parts that won’t be solved easily.
Interested readers can email me for my
newsletter, with more details than fit here.
Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918
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