Epsom NH News

March 23, 2011


 

A special activity is scheduled at the Pittsfield Community Center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, March 28, 30, and April 1st.  Folks from Plymouth State University will be meeting with seniors to discuss “Reliability of Balance Testing In Older Adults”.  This is by appointment only.  You may call the Center at 435-8482 for more information and to make an appointment.


On Tuesday, March 29th, at 11:00 am, a blood pressure check will be provided by Concord Regional VNA.  During lunch, there will be a presentation entitled “Keeping Your Heart Healthy.”


Did you know the Center has bus service?  Call 435-8482 for a schedule and to reserve a seat.



 

Epsom Library News


On Wednesday, April 6 at 7:00 pm, the Epsom Public Library will offer the program, “China: from Shanghai to Beijing and Places In-Between.”  Dr. Richard Kingston of Epsom will be showing slides and talking about his month long visit to China learning about the ultra modern living styles as well as past dynasties.  He will cover his visits to the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and Tinneman Square.  The culture of exercise and food will also be featured.


This program is open to the public.

 


 

New Hampshire Students Named to President’s List

At Southern New Hampshire University


The following students from New Hampshire have been named to the President’s List for the fall 2010 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester.  To be eligible for this honor, a student must compile an academic grade point average of 3.5-4.0. 


Center Barnstead
John Lytle, Technical Management.


Chichester
Joshua Stone, Public Service.


Epsom
Amanda Cavanaugh, Business Admin/3 Year Program; Cindy Estabrook, Advertising; Bryce Yeaton, Exploratory Studies.


Northwood
Anthony Haroutunian, Business Administration.

 


 

Letter


To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield:
This week, the House was in session for three long days. First, we dealt with 144 bills at once, including 12 from my committee. With over 100 bills on the regular calendar, the House passed many significant changes: HB442, establishing a medical marijuana program; HB218, cancelling the Rail Transit Authority; HB231, decreasing spending on retiree health insurance; HB145, permitting audio and video recording of on-duty police; HB330, making concealed carry licenses optional; HB429, allowing 16 year olds to drop out of school with their parents’ permission rather than the superintendents’; HB623, prohibiting discrimination at the university and community college systems; HB329, requiring parental notification before a minor can have an abortion; HB147, adding premeditated murder during a home invasion to the capital murder statutes; HB589, repealing “card check”; and HB374, banning corn-based ethanol in gasoline sold in New Hampshire.


The most significant bill we passed was a constitutional amendment, CACR 12, which clarifies the Legislature’s role in controlling and funding education, limits the Supreme Court’s role in approving education funding, and allows targeted funding to needy towns. It isn’t as simple and clear as I would prefer, and some Representatives I respect are opposed to it, since it seems to write the Claremont decisions into the constitution. However, the people who are demanding more state funding for their schools are violently opposed to this amendment, so it must be clear enough, and I support bringing it to the voters to decide. The amendment passed, 252-113, with all four Representatives voting for it. If the Senate passes, it will be on the ballot in 2012.


Anyone interested in what is going on in the State House is invited to email or call me. Anyone who wants more information than I can fit into a letter should email me for my newsletter.


Representative Carol McGuire
Carol@McGuire4House.com
782-4918

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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