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Chichester NH News
December 3, 2008
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On Saturday,
December 6, from 2-4 there will be an “Old Fashioned Christmas” event at
the Chichester Historical Society Museum. Come and decorate a tree, and
sing holiday songs. There will be crafts for the children to make, and
plenty of food and fun for the whole family. While you are there, take
time to look at the regular museum exhibits as well.
Also on Saturday, December 6, at 5 p.m. there will be a Christmas
tree lighting at Carpenter Park. Park in the parking lot and walk
over to the old flagpole in the field at the corner of Route 28 and
Bear Hill Road. Have some hot chocolate and perhaps enjoy a little
music.
The Chichester Youth Association will be hosting Charitable Gaming
Nights at the Belmont Lodge on December 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th,
12th, 13th, and 14th. Funds raised will support CYA activities for
the young people of our community. Support them if you can.
Happy Birthday to Edward Millette on December 8.
On Monday, December 15th there will be a presentation at the Town
Hall entitled “Preservation of Working Agricultural Lands” by Sadie
Puglisi of the Merrimack County Cooperative Extension Service. It
will provide background information for Chichester’s 20/20 Vision
Master Plan. All are welcome to attend.
New to the Adult Fiction shelves at the Chichester Town Library are
the following titles: Proof Positive by Phillip Margolin, The
Jasmine Moon Murder by Laura Childs, Cat Breaking Free by Shirley
Murphy, Shattered Shell by Brendan Dubois, Chasing Darkness by
Robert Crais, and Tailspin by Catherine Coulter.
It’s time for another fair at the First Congregational Church in
Pittsfield. On Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the
Dorcas Guild will be sponsoring the Annual Craft Fair which features
several different crafters from Pittsfield and surrounding towns.
This fair has gained a wonderful reputation over the years for the
great variety of unusual items offered by the artisans in the area.
If you haven’t attended before, make an effort to attend, you will
be glad you did.
Chichester
Historical Society: “An Old-Fashioned Holiday”
Families are
invited to an old-fashioned Christmas at the Chichester Historical
Society Museum, 49 Main Street on Saturday, December 6th from 2-4 p.m.
There will be lots of crafts for the children, a tree to decorate, a
holiday sing-a-long, and plenty of food. The event is free and everyone
is welcome.
The current exhibit “Green-The Way It Used To Be; Recipes And Food Close
To Heart And Home” will run until the end of December. The Museum is
open every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, or by contacting Lucille
Noel, 798-5709, or Dick Pratt at 798-3151.
Chichester
Welfare Thanks You
The Chichester Welfare Office would like to extend the deepest Thank
Yous to the Epsom Health Care Center in Epsom, Sanel’s Auto Supply in
Pittsfield, and Dominick’s Restaurant in Chichester for their support in
collecting food and goodies for families this year at Thanksgiving. A
number of families were very appreciative of all the food that was
donated. I personally want to Thank You. It’s a delicate balance between
offering assistance without taking away from someone’s pride to provide
for their families. It’s a delicate balance for families who need
assistance and those who, unfortunately abuse the system. It’s a
delicate balance between those who need and won’t ask. It’s a delicate
balance, and I applaud those who step up on a continuing basis to give
to others. On a selfish note, you make my job a joy. I reap the
benefits, I see their faces. Please accept my deepest gratitude.
Donna Stockman
Chichester, NH
Chichester
– A 20/20 Vision
THE MASTER PLAN SURVEY WILL BE OUT SOON!!
We have just heard that CHUCKSTER’S will be offering a free ice cream to
everyone whom participates and completes a survey. Thank you very much
Mark and Chuck for your generous donation. We also have many other great
prizes and incentives from area business. This survey will be available
to you in early December and may be completed on-line or on paper.
On Monday, December 15th, at 6:30pm there will be a presentation by
Sadie Puglisi from the Merrimack County Cooperative Extension on the on
the “Preservation of Working Agricultural Lands.” On Thursday, January
8th, at 7:00pm there will be a presentation by Maggie Stier from the NH
Preservation Alliance and Nadine Peterson from the NH Div. of Historical
Resources on how to “Conserve the Past and Plan for the Future.” Both of
these programs should be very exciting and educational and as always the
Master Plan Steering Committee will be providing refreshments.
The next meeting of the committee will be on December 15th at the Town
Hall at 6:30pm. Come join Ansel, Barbara, Joann, Harold, Kristin,
Lucille, Paul, Steven, Tom, Valerie, Walter, and Zach to see what is
being worked on and enjoy some refreshments.
We’re on the web –
www.chichesternh.org
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Obituaries
Marisa Ann
Gray
Our precious little girl, Marisa “Rissa” Ann Gray, 14, left this world
on November 3, 2008, due to injuries obtained during a motor vehicle
accident to join her father Bob.
Left to mourn are her mother, Denise Gray and her brother, Adam Gray
from Chichester.
Marisa was born on March 22, 1994 in Concord, NH. She lived in
Chichester her entire life. She graduated from Chichester Central School
last June. During her eight years there she was active in athletics and
academics and received the Chris Thomas Award for student participation
in school athletics, maintaining academic standing and exhibiting fair
play and sportsmanship. Presently she was a freshman at Pembroke
Academy.
Marisa will be dearly missed and loved forever by her family. Her
maternal grandparents are Raymond and Juliette Pare from Canaan, NH;
paternal grandparents are Marion and Mel Chorney and Mort and Joan Gray
from Cranston, RI. Also surviving Marisa are her aunts and uncles,
Paulette and Ron Izumi of CT; Rochelle and Steve Yourous of CT; Aaron
Gray of Virginia; Lois Johnson of Rhode Island; Linda Klaen of Germany;
Louis and Diane Chorney of Massachusetts; and Bruce Chorney of Rhode
Island; Cousins, Brett Izumi of CT; Aaron Lang, Johanna Carey Lang and
Daryl Lang all of CT; Joseph and Steven Gray of VA; Naomi and Beth
Johnson of RI; Melissa and Bob Arntfield of Washington State; Alisyn
Gray of Maine; Stephan, Judith, Hannah and Sarah Klaen of Germany;
Mathew Chorney and Daniel Chorney of Massachusetts.
She was predeceased by her father, Robert A. Gray in 2005;her uncle
Steven Gray; and a cousin David Gray.
Marisa loved her family and was always eagerly anticipating the next
family gathering. Holidays were especially cherished by her. She was a
loyal friend, always smiling and caring about others. She enjoyed
playing soccer, basketball and most recently field hockey and made many
long lasting friendships through these activities. Most recently she
joined and participated in Key Club and looked forward to helping
others.
There will be no calling hours.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Concord, NH.
Burial followed at the Leavitt Cemetery in Chichester, NH.
Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at
www.Mem.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pembroke Academy Field Hockey, Key
Club or Lacrosse Clubs, Attention Suzanne Klink, 209 Academy Road,
Pembroke, NH 03275 or to the charity of one’s choice.
The Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, was in charge of arrangements.
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