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Epsom NH News

November 5, 2014

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The Epsom Central School Class of 2015 is pleased to announce the winner of the raffle for the Red Sox jersey signed by David Ortiz is Terry Dionne of Manchester, NH.  Congratulations Terry!  Terry was recently presented with the jersey by 8th Grade students Christian Army and Katie Muise, Vice Principal Jon Herod, parent fundraising coordinator Jennifer Army, Principal Pat Connors, and Washington DC trip coordinators Joan Pozner and Mary Yeaton.  The jersey was signed by Red Sox slugger Big Papi during his visit to Concord as a promotion for the NH Lottery this Spring.  All proceeds from the raffle sales benefit the ECS 8th Grade educational trip to Washington, DC in April.  The Washington DC Fundraising Committee and 8th Grade extend their sincere thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket for their support of this trip.

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

Why are the proponents of increasing the minimum wage so disgustingly cheap?  

 

They claim to care about and speak for the working poor, but when push comes to shove, they only want to increase the minimum wage by a few dollars, thus only marginally improving the lot of the working poor.  

 

Crumbs!

 

If all it takes to raise wages is to pass a law, why not pass a law raising the minimum wage to say $20 or $25 and make a significant difference in the lives of the working poor.  

 

Better yet, why not increase the minimum wage to $50 or $100 and eliminate poverty for the working poor altogether?  

 

Yeah.  Set the minimum wage at $100 per hour!

 

Seriously, don’t the proponents of raising the minimum wage owe the rest of us an explanation as to why they are not advocating that the minimum wage be raised to $100 per hour? 

 

Yes. They do.  But they won’t.  Because they can’t bring themselves to utter two simple words: mass unemployment.  

 

If the minimum wage were raised to $100, all those looking for work whose skills are worth less than $100 per hour would not, could not, be hired..

 

Those earning close to $100 per hour might get a raise and meet the new minimum wage rate, thereby keeping their jobs. The rest would be let go.  Legally unemployable.

 

The same process holds true at $50 per hour, $25 per hour, $15 per hour, and $5 per hour.  

 

Every time the minimum wage rate is raised, a few people get raises and the rest, mostly the working poor, face mass unemployment.  

 

Time and time again.

 

Jack Kelleher

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

We have been bombarded with negativity about the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Facts you will not see in the political ads: 

 

About 20 million Americans have gained healthcare coverage under the ACA

 

Approximately 7.8 million adults 19-25 have enrolled in a parent’s plan; most could not have been covered before the ACA

 

Insurers can no longer set prices or exclude coverage due to preexisting conditions

 

ACA provides expanded eligibility for Medicaid, with 100% coverage by the feds until 2016 and reduction to 90% by 2020

 

Some individuals lost coverage that did not meet the law’s minimum standard (did not cover basic aspects of medical care)

 

Narrow networks are a strategy to keep premiums low

 

As long as healthcare costs grow, premiums will grow - this is not a function of the ACA

 

The ACA, although far from perfect, may decrease the number of hard working citizens who will lose their homes and even their lives, due to bankruptcy caused by insurmountable medical bills without healthcare insurance

 

We have always paid for healthcare for the uninsured, but not in a cost effective way. Sick people without insurance go to the ER. ER care is more costly than primary care.  Hospitals recoup their losses by charging more for insured patients.  This leads to higher premiums for the insured.  Providing primary care and prevention for all is a better way to go.  All Americans deserve good health care.

 

Miriam Cahill-Yeaton

Epsom

 


 

Epsom Welfare - Holiday Gift Program And Other Info

 

The Town of Epsom Holiday Gift Program helps provide children with a few toys and warm clothes for the season. If you need assistance with holiday gifts, please contact Celeste Decker, Welfare Administrator, at 736-5507 or visit the Epsom Town Offices during regular office hours for more information and to complete an application. The deadline for completed applications is November 17, 2014. All requests are confidential and names will be kept private. If you would like to sponsor a child or family through this program you may contact Celeste at 736-5507or select a star from the Epsom Public Library or one of the other locations in town. Stars will be available in mid-November. 

 

You may also sign up for a Holiday Food Basket through the Capital

 

Region Food Program at the Epsom Food Pantry.  Please call 736-4024 for more information.

 

Also, a reminder that applications are now being taken at Community Action Program (CAP) in Suncook for fuel and electric assistance. For further information, please contact Celeste at 736-5507 or call CAP at 485-7824 to schedule an appointment.

 


 

Suncook Senior Center November News

 

During November the Center will have a number of special events. On November 4th we celebrate all the November birthdays; join us for lunch and enjoy a make your own ice cream sundae! November 10th at 9:15am come and watch the movie Flags of Our Fathers; this World War II drama reconstructs the events surrounding the six U.S soldiers, including a NH native, who were instantly immortalized when they were photographed raising the American flag atop Iwo Jima.

 

Beginning at 11:00am on November 12th Servicelink’s Medicare Counselor, Anita Oelfke, will be available for individual appointments for people to discuss their Medicare enrolment and renewal. Servicelink will return to the center on November 18th at 11:15; Caregiver Support Counselor, Lydia Bailey, will provide a brief presentation and then be available to answer questions about resources and best practices.  The Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Association will also provide a wellness program: The Importance of Play as Adults on November 13th at 10:30am.  Play can dramatically transform our health; join us to discover the benefits of play regardless of age.  Please call the center at 485-4254 to register for Play as Adults.

 

At 10:00am November 20th you can begin your celebration of Thanksgiving with a concert by guitarist Cat Faulkner.  Following the concert the center will serve a delicious meal, please reserve your meal by November 12th.  Upcoming holiday activities include a Lights of Life Remembrance Ceremony on December 2nd, a trip to the Springfield, MA Bright Lights holiday display on December 4th, and a Craft Fair at the Suncook Business Park in Allenstown of December 6th. 

 

The Suncook Senior Center is located at the Epsom Bible Church, 398 Blackhall Road, Epsom, NH.  The center is open Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm, and serves lunch Monday thru Thursday at 11:30am.  Weekly activities include card games, bingo and three different exercise classes; including Gentle Yoga each Tuesday at 10:00am.  Stop in anytime to explore what the Senior Center can add to your life!

 


 

Letter

 

To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield,

 

My committee met for one last time on the bills we held for study. Four had unanimous recommendations: HB473, converting the university police force to pension Group II, killed because they can’t get out of Social Security, which is incompatible with Group II; HB646, on corrections industries, which we killed because in five years we haven’t been able to get the details right and the department is developing a new plan to integrate work with its rehabilitation programs; HB1563, moving some corrections personnel to Group II, where we recommended further legislation for a limited set of positions; and my HB1603, grandfathering existing EMT-I so that they needn’t qualify as Advanced EMT. Since I wrote that bill, the EMS Bureau has developed a transition plan, and is on track to complete the upgrade by 2017, when the federal registry eliminates the EMT-I level.

 

HB326, licensing polysomnographers, was recommended 8-7 for further legislation; the vote was moot because the champion of this bill has already submitted it. HB1219, on pharmacists’ work schedules, was recommended 8-6 and a bill has already been submitted for next year.

 

HB1148, moving the current age 65 reduction in Group I pensions to Social Security’s “full retirement age” was recommended 9-6. I strongly oppose this because it will result in a higher pension costs for state and town employees and teachers.

 

SB186, requiring training to members of non-profit boards, was not recommended, 12-2, because non-profits vary so much in size and scope that it’s impossible to mandate any one level of training.

 

SB315, creating a board of building officials, was not recommended 12-2, again because of the wide variation between towns on the scope of their building officials.

 

Interested readers can email me for my newsletter, with more details than fit here.

 

Representative Carol McGuire

[email protected]

782-4918

 


 

Letter To The Editor

 

The Concord Epsom Elks #1210 held their Annual Children’s Christmas Fund Dinner Saturday October 11, 2014 at their Epsom Lodge.  There were 70 in attendance for this event which included a Spaghetti Dinner and a fun filled evening of Karaoke.  

 

The event raised over $700.00 which will be used to buy Christmas presents for local children.  Anyone wishing to donate can send their donations to the Concord Epsom Elks #1210, PO Box 1012, Epsom, and NH 03234.  

 

The Lodge would also like to express a huge “Thank You” to DJ Ken Pennell and all those who donated their time and effort to help make this event a success.

 

Jim Lombard, Member Concord Epsom Elks #1210

 


 

Epsom Food Pantry

 

Well, this last week has been busy for the folks who work keeping the Pantry stocked.  We really have been stocking food, and with the cooler weather, we all have a better appetite.  We try to get as many fresh produce as possible as I think we all enjoy those. The apples have been great and the kids love them.

 

As far as our wants, eggs are still needed as well as the baby food for our newest little members. As we get nearer the holiday season, I will  keep you posted on the pickup time for the Thanksgiving baskets which you will pick up at the Pantry. If you cannot pick up, you need to let us know in advance so that we can make other arrangements.

 

Again many thanks  to all that leave us food around town in our food pantry boxes. So appreciated and go right on our shelves as they are needed. Remember in the winter you see layoffs in the construction industry due to weather constrictions, so our needs are greater.

 

Until next time,

Priscilla

 


 


 

 











 
 

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