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Chichester NH News

November 3, 2010

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The Holiday Food Basket application forms are available at the Town Office to be completed no later than 4pm on November 22, 2010.  Also as in the past, there are a few days open to volunteer to assemble, pack and deliver boxes of food at the NH National Guard Armory on Pembroke Road in Concord but you must sign up in advance by completing a volunteer application form.  If there are any questions feel free to leave a message at the office for Donna Chagnon.




The Chichester Historical Society will present “Baked Beans and Fried Clams: How Food Defines a Region” on Monday, November 8th, at 7 p.m. in the Chichester Town/Grange Hall on 54 Main Street.  Speaker Edie Clark’s presentation on foods distinctive to New England is informative, humorous, and full of fascinating tidbits about the history of regional foods.  The program is paid for by a grant from the NH Humanities Council.  It is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.  For further information call Lucille Noel at 798-5709.



Happy Birthday to Ansley McLaughlin on November 4.



The Chichester Historical Society has 2011 calendars, “Barns – The Other Side,” for sale for ten dollars each at the museum. The calendar would make a thoughtful and useful gift.



Here are some titles which have been recently added to the adult fiction of the Chichester Town Library:  Swimsuit by James Patterson, The Double Agents by W.E.B. Griffin, The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood, The Last Summer of the World by Emily Mitchell, Uncle of God by M.E. Rosson, The Covenant by Naomi Rogen, Land of a Hundred Wonders by Lesley Kagen, The Hummingbird’s Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea, My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares (Large Print), The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari (LP), Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen (LP), and The Last Chance Café by Linda Lael Miller (LP).



Christmas Bazaar

Our Lady of Lourdes and the St. Joseph Women’s Club will be holding their Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 6th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parish hall in Northwood, NH. (Route 4, next to the town hall.)  There will be craft items, knitted goods, books, puzzles, a white elephant table with some brand new items, raffles, and a bake sale where you can purchase your homemade baked goods for Thanksgiving.  We will again have our ever popular cookie walk with some new and different varieties.  We will have morning muffins and coffee and will be offering a luncheon with some delicious choices.  Drop by for a visit, you will be glad you did.



The Pittsfield Area Senior Center has several special activities coming up early in November.  On Friday, November 5th, the Concord Regional VNA will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic from 10 am to noon.  This is a free clinic if you bring your Medicare/Medicaid, BC/BS or Harvard Pilgrim insurance card with you.  All others will need to pay $25.00.

On Monday, November 8th, there will be a Winter Wellness luncheon presentation by Jennifer Brechtel of the Concord Regional VNA.  This will also be the monthly birthday celebration.

On Tuesday, November 9th from 10 am to noon we invite you to come and help us create greeting cards.  Bring in cards you have received and no longer want.  We will cut, glue and stamp to make new cards.  The center needs to restock its supply of  “thinking of you/hope you are feeling better”  and “get well soon” cards.  Come and bring your old cards to help us create new cards.



Mark your calendar!  The Dorcas Guild of the First Congregational Church, 24 Main St., Pittsfield, is holding their annual Christmas Fair Saturday, November 20th from 9 am to 2 pm. There are many hand-fashioned items to choose from, as well as gourmet products, baked goods, “Unique Boutique” and the fabulous silent auction. Corn chowder and sandwich lunch is also available. Plan to be there for this handcraft bonanza!


 

Out Of Your Attic Thrift Shop News


Please stop by and see the new look and merchandise in the store-the winter items are appearing on the shelves daily.  We have some snow boards (the ones where the kids wear their own shoes) a sled, a nice foam toboggan, hockey  and figure skates, a pair of size 1 double runner skates-never used- and a nice pair of women’s size 7 figure skates.  The hats, gloves and mittens are out along with a nice selection of boots-even a couple pairs of Kamicks.  The early shopper gets the best winter buys!


We also have a toaster oven, medical supplies including 2 toilet seat risers (oval & round) and several nice plates-extras for Thanksgiving or everyday.  We also have Christmas items-lights, trees, books tapes & many decorations.


We are at 345 Suncook Valley Hwy, Route 28, Chichester.  Open Tues. & Thurs. 8-4, Wed. 11-4 & Sat. 10-4.

 


 

Chichester Historical Society
The Poor Farm
Submitted By Walter Sanborn

Since the beginning of time there has always been the poor among us.  There are always individual people or families who are unable to sustain their life without assistance from others and would be unable to exist by themselves.


Some individuals may not be able to work because of physical handicaps or health reasons, unemployment, or financial reasons, and there are some who are just allergic to work.


In the case of the poor it becomes the duty of the government to provide the needs of these individuals which is the responsibility of the local town.


In the late 1700s there began to be paupers within the town that could not support themselves or their family.  Town records show that in 1787 Daniel Perkins applied to the town for help to support his family.  The town immediately met and chose Jeremiah Sanborn and Lieutenant John Hilyard to provide for him and his family and call upon the selectmen for their pay.  This method of aid to paupers continued by placing them on small farms to live by boarding them out to the lowest bidder.


This method of caring for paupers existed until 1826 when interest in building a poor house surfaced.  It was voted to build a poor house 18’ by 36’ on the parsonage lot near Caleb Pearson’s in the Pineground, but the December meeting showed that no action was taken so the poor house was not built.


The same method of supporting paupers as before continued until 1838 when the town again voted to purchase a farm on which the town paupers could be kept and supported but the vote was again defeated.


There was still considerable sentiment for the idea and a committee of nine men to post notices for proposals to be given them for the sale of a farm for the town and they were instructed to report at a meeting in the spring.  In 1839 the committee recommended a farm on Canterbury Road be purchased and the Town finally had a farm for the paupers to live on.  The selectmen were given the power to purchase the farm from surplus fund money.


It seemed that the Federal Government had the unheard of sum of $36 million surplus which was divided among the 25 states according to their population.  New Hampshire received $669,000, which was credited to the towns.  Our share was a little over $2,200, which was voted to leave our proportion in the State Treasury to be loaned to the town when need arose.


The farm was the old Towle farm and was purchased for $1,750.  The accompanying picture is how the farm looked in about 1900 and is located at what is now 96 Canterbury Road.


The original barn had been torn down and a 2 car garage built in its place.  The farm has been renovated several times throughout the years and is presently for sale.


Maybe the town should re-open a poor farm for us taxpayers to have a place to live after they repossess our present home.

 


 

Chichester Town Library News


The Chichester Town Library is hosting a literary program entitled Understand the Story.


Chris Ouellette, a teacher and student of film, will be at the Chichester Central School on Tuesday, November 9th at 6:30 pm.


This workshop will show parents and educators how to look at the parts of a story, to understand what message the author is communicating, and how they are communicating it.  The workshop is geared toward educators, school or home-school, who are using story with their students.  Our presenter, Christopher Ouellette, will cover the parts of a story arc, and explore questions that will assist in finding the theme for almost any story.  This is great for anyone teaching through a book, movie or play, with a story, from Homer and Shakespeare to popular, modern fiction.  The method can be used in many ways, to achieve a variety of goals.


As space is limited at the school’s  media center, please call the library at 798-5613 and let us know if you  plan on attending.


Our new winter hours are Mon. and Wed. 2:30 - 8:30, Tues. and Thurs. 9;30 - 2:00 NO FRIDAY HOURS,  Sat. 9:00 - 1:00.

 


 


 

 











 
 

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