An Old Fashioned New England Dinner, sponsored by the American
Legion Post 112, Short Falls Road, Epsom, NH, will be Saturday, July
28, 2012, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Donations: $9.00 Adults,
$4.00 children 6-12, under 6 free.
Baked beans, succulent ham/hot dogs, brown bread, fresh summer
salad, fruit salad, homemade desserts, and beverages will be served.
Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds to benefit Post 112 community
activities.
Summer Reading
Program Activities For Children Continue At The Epsom Public Library
On Monday, July 16th at 2 pm join us for Night Time Fun. Enjoy
stories, crafts and snacks with a night theme. On Tuesday, July 17th
at 12:30 pm we will have a “Teddy Bear Picnic.” Bring your favorite
teddy, a blanket, and sandwich and enjoy “Bear” stories, songs and
fun! Desserts and drinks will be provided. If you wish to contribute
a dessert or drinks call Mrs. Benner. Reservations are required for
this event. Sign up at the circulation desk beginning July 2nd or
call the library at 736-9920.
On Wednesday, July 18th at 6:30 pm “All About Dogs” a special
evening story time with special guest, Abby Benner and her
Australian shepherd, Rhett. Wear your pajamas and join the fun as we
read stories about dogs, sing songs and have a dog related snack.
(Rhett is very gentle and great with kids!)
On Monday, July 23rd at 6:30 pm Family Movie “Mirror, Mirror”
starring Julia Roberts rated PG. Popcorn and drinks will be
provided. For more info about any of these programs call the
library.
Band Concert At Webster Park
The Epsom Town Band will present its second concert of the season on
Friday, July 20th, at 7:00 pm at Webster Park. Under the direction
of Jim Lukeman, the band will perform a variety of music from
marches to oldies. Mark your calendars and invite your friends to an
“old-fashioned” concert in the park! For more information, please
call Penny at 736-9044.
Letter
Me? Voter Id?!!
For 32 years, I have voted in every single election in Epsom, New
Hampshire except for a couple ‘off year’ elections when I was out of
the country or seriously ill. Since I was 18 years old, I have
considered it my civic, patriotic and ethical duty to exercise my
right to vote.
This year, at age 66, I will be asked for my photo ID. I have a
drivers license, no problem, except as a pain in the butt!
But, what about the 70, 80, 90 year old ladies and gentlemen
including a special mention: US Armed Forces Veterans? How many
elderly will be denied their right to vote because they don’t have a
drivers license or passport? Access to original birth certificate?
What kind of hassle, not to mention expense, to get one? How many
were born in a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere when at-home
births were recorded only in the family Bible? (Psst! What did I do
with that Bible anyway?)
Whether in a small town or city ward, you can’t tell me there are
not enough “locals” hanging around the polls on voting day to vouch
for anyone that the “keepers of the checklist” think may be
questionable!
Affidavits? How long is that going to take for the elderly (or
anyone) to fill out? What kind of lines can we expect waiting on all
that “oath taking”? How much is this going to cost? Hmmm. Or could
this just be “good ole fashioned Jim Crow like voter suppression”?
Nancy Heath
Epsom Public Library
Jennifer Vaughn, author and news anchor at WMUR-TV, will be the
featured speaker at the Epsom Library on Wednesday, July 25, at 7:30
pm. She will be discussing her debut novel, “Last Flight Out” as
part of the library’s Adult Summer Reading Program.
According to the author, the novel “includes a little bit of
everything I’ve seen during my career thus far. A mix of
politics sprinkled with a health crisis for my main character, and a
touch of devious behavior to round it all out.”
Jennifer has been with the ABC affiliate in Manchester for the past
12 years, anchoring the 6 pm news, doing some medical reporting, and
interviewing every presidential candidate to pass over the border
since 1999. She has also moderated nationally televised presidential
debates and has conducted one-on-one interviews with past and
sitting presidents of the United States.
“My second novel, still in the works,” she said, “will feature some
of New Hampshire’s unique flavor for all of us who live the vibrancy
and beauty of New England.”
Please notice this program, open to non-residents as well as patrons
of the library, begins at 7:30 pm, not 7:00 pm. Refreshments
will be served and a door prize will be given away.
Loudon Food Pantry
50/50 Raffle Update
The winner is Mike G. with the amount of $88.25. Mike has
decided to donate his winnings back to us! Congratulations
Mike and thank you!
Upcoming Events:
Please come visit us at the following events:
• August 11, 2012, Epsom Old Home Day
• August 18, 2012, Loudon
Old Home Day
We’ll have information on hand about the pantry and answer any
questions you may have. We will also be selling wristbands, handmade
key chains and cloth grocery bags! See you there!
Funds Still Desperately Needed
We are still in need of funds to pay our operating expenses,
purchase food and to keep the pantry afloat. It costs us $100 per
day to operate the pantry. Our steady monthly donors
contribute $675.00. We need your help! Please donate any amount you
can. Even small donations add up. Mail your donations to or drop by
at Loudon Food Pantry, 30 Chichester Rd., Unit D, Loudon NH 03307 or
go to
LoudonFoodPantry.org and donate.
For those of you who have already donated, thank you for your
support!
Obituaries
Lucille Gelinas Allaire
Lucille “Lu” Gelinas Allaire 82, died July 10, 2012 at Concord
Hospital surrounded by her family after a period of failing health.
She was born May 4, 1930 in Lawrence, MA, daughter of the late Noel
and Lucienne (Castonguay) Gelinas. Siblings include Helene Pike,
Claire Langevin, Jeanne Bobrowicki, Cheryl Manka, and Richard
Gelinas.
A 52 year resident of Epsom, she is survived by her
husband of 62 years Emile “Joe” Allaire and her four children,
Thomas Allaire and his wife Sharon of Epsom, Susan Trudel and
husband Daniel of Auburn, Janet Frost and husband Robert of Hampton
Falls, and Sandra Allaire White of Epsom.
As a young woman,
Lucille worked at the Puritan Restaurant in Concord, the China
Dragon in Hooksett and in later years she was a shift supervisor for
over ten years at Raytheon in Hooksett. Lucille also worked for the
State of New Hampshire, Department of Motor Vehicles in the
Licensing Department in Concord. Before retiring, Lucille worked as
a Receptionist for the American Automobile Association (AAA) in
Bedford.
For over 30 years she owned and operated Lu’s Ceramics
out of her home in Epsom. Lucille enjoyed bingo and was an avid
golfer, she loved sunsets, dancing, bird watching and walking on the
beach looking for sea shells.
Lucille was proud of her
grandchildren and their many accomplishments. Her
grandchildren include Joseph and Nathan Frost, Douglas and Aimee Trudel, Rebecca Allaire, Adrienne (Allaire) Hutchinson and her great
granddaughter Aurora Hutchinson.
There will be no calling hours.
A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, July 21, 2012 at
11:00 am in Epsom at McClary Cemetery on Center Hill Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in her name to the
Visiting Nurse Association, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.
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