Epsom Historical Association Program
The Epsom Historical Association will present a program of “Musical
Memories” on Sunday, March 23rd, at 2:00 p.m. at the Epsom Public
Library. Everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment
and favorite songs of the 50s and 60s by local performers. A time
of refreshments and socializing will follow the program. Mark your
calendars and invite your family and friends! For more information,
please call 736-4477.
The Epsom Planning Board is in the process of updating the Epsom
Master Plan. We are seeking input from business owners and
residents. Surveys are available on line at epsomnh.org or can be
picked up at the Epsom Town Office. Your cooperation and input is
greatly appreciated.
Letter
Epsom Central School would appreciate your assistance in informing
parents of children, who will be turning five (or six) before
September 30, 2014 of our upcoming kindergarten and first grade
screenings. These literacy screenings would apply to children that
are entering Epsom Central School for the first time.
The registration/screenings for the 2014-2015 incoming kindergarten
students will be held Wednesday, May 7th, Thursday, May 8th, and
Friday, May 9th, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., as
well as extended hours on Thursday, May 8th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. If
your child will be an incoming first grader, literacy screenings
will be held on Thursday, May 8th, from 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Please call the main office, 736-9331, to schedule your child’s
45-minute block for either of these screenings. Please remember to
bring a copy of your child’s immunization record, birth certificate,
most recent physical exam, and two proofs of residency, including a
purchase/sales or rental agreement.
Sincerely,
Patrick Connors, Principal
Letter
My Constituents of Epsom,
Thank you for allowing me to serve this Town for the past six years
as Welfare Overseer. Even though I didn’t get the votes that I
needed to win, I received a very respectable vote of 20 less than my
opponent. Change is inevitable and our town is seeing more and more
young families embracing this town as a perfect place to raise their
children. You helped to provide this town with a welcoming entrance
to those families. I know that you will provide Mrs. Decker the
courtesy and respect that you gave me. I’ll miss you all but when
God closes a window he opens a door.
You have a new selectman with some great ideas for this town. Chris
Bowes brings with him a multitude of concepts to bring change for
the good. He will work arduously to bring businesses to this town.
Thank you from my husband, Herb Bartlett, who is also very grateful
for electing him to the Budget Committee. He has and will serve this
town well. Thank you again and God Bless All of You.
Lee Bartlett
Letter
To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield,
This week, the House passed three major bills on Wednesday. HB1170
repealed the death penalty. We debated this for over two hours, and
considered two very different amendments. One would leave the death
penalty in place and add to the special circumstances meriting death
the murder of a child. This failed, 83-247, as did the second
amendment, commuting the sentence of anyone on death row to life
without parole, 85-245. The final vote to pass was 225-104, with Dan
and Mary Frambach the local representatives voting against. I voted
for the repeal because I’m concerned about the possibility of error
and the expense of prosecution, but since we’ve only executed one
person in 75 years, abuse isn’t a big problem in New Hampshire.
HB1625, decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of
marijuana, brings our penalties more in line with the neighboring
states. It’s not legalization, just making the punishment more
appropriate to the level of offense. It passed 215-92 after some
debate, with Frank Davis and Dianne Schuett the only local
representatives opposed.
HB1403, increasing the state minimum wage to $8.25 for next year, to
$9 in 2016 and indexing it to inflation thereafter, passed 173-118,
largely on party lines. Dan spoke against it because increasing the
minimum wage makes it harder for young people to get jobs, and
getting a job - any job - is the best way to learn how to hold a
job. Every time the minimum wage increases, the rate of teenage
unemployment compared to adult unemployment steps up, because most
teenagers need to learn on the job how to be worth more than the
minimum.
Interested readers can email me for my newsletter, with more details
than fit here.
Representative
Carol McGuire
Carol
@McGuire4House.com
782-4918
Epsom Public Library News
Movie
The library will show the film, Nebraska on Wednesday, March 19, at
7:00 p.m. A Golden Globe nominee for best film of 2013, the movie
stars Bruce Dern as an aging, booze-addled father who makes the trip
from Montana to Nebraska on foot with his estranged son in order to
claim a million dollar Mega Sweepstakes prize. The movie is rated
R, primarily due to language. However, one Amazon reviewer said,
“If you want to see Bruce Dern in top form even after all these
years, catch this movie. [You will enjoy] great acting, great
conversations, bittersweet story, and some scenes where it’s hard
not to laugh out loud.”
Popcorn and soft drinks will be served.
Concord VNA Program
The Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association will present
“Understanding Arthritis – The Beginners Guide,” on Wednesday, March
26, at 1:00 p.m. at the library.
An estimated 50 million Americans have arthritis – that is one in
five adults. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of
arthritis, including self-management activities, can help. In this
presentation you can learn how to decrease your arthritis pain,
improve function, and remain independent.
Book Club
The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises and A Moveable Feast.
Readers may read one or both books. These follow last month’s The
Paris Wife, the story of Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley
Richardson. If you would like to join in the discussion, please
drop by the library to pick up a copy of one or both books.
Letter To The Editor
I would like to take the time to thank everyone who came out on
Tuesday to vote, and all who volunteered their time at the polls. It
was truly a great experience.
I would also like to thank the other Selectman candidates who showed
great kindness, and offered help and advice as I worked my way
through the campaign and election process. Much thanks to my wife
Heather and the children, for their love and support, and to all our
close friends who encouraged me to run.
Last but not least, I offer much gratitude to Don Harty for his
friendship, advise, and support. You will be missed as a Selectman.
Regards to all,
Chris Bowes
Dancesteps Etc Wins Big At Major Dance Event
Trip to Showstopper Dance Championships was An Exciting One
In
Portsmouth (Portsmouth High) last weekend, Dancesteps Etc competed
against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for
prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest Dance Competition
in the Country. Their entries placed as follows:
‘’Rock of Ages’’ received 1st place overall in Adult Competitive
Super, and Dancesteps Etc received 5 platinum awards; 10 gold
awards; This qualifies them to go to the Showstopper National Finals
in either Myrtle Beach, Anaheim, or Galveston this summer.
Letter
Dear Friends,
Hi! Greetings from New Hampshire! This summer, Loudon Country Club
will be hosting the 2nd Annual Veterans Amputee Golf Association
Benefit Golf Tournament on June 14th, 2014. As you may know, the
event will help amputee veterans and their families. The money
raised also provides both regular and handicapped golf equipment for
those in need.
I hope you will aide us again this year with your
continuing support by either playing in the tournament or becoming a
sponsor on some level. If you have any questions, please contact us
at 603-716-0941 or [email protected]. We look forward to having you join us.
Let’s hope for Spring time real soon! See you in June.
Thank you,
Bob Bean
VAGA Tournament Committee
The
White Mountain Chapter of the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club
Surprises the Fundraising staff with a $1000.00 donation. The
Fundraiser was for the Scholarship fund named for fallen Manchester
Police Officer Michael Briggs who was from Epsom,. The Nam Knights
of America Motorcycle Club is a registered 501C3 Charity whose
mission is to honor the memory of American Veterans and Police
Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, to assist
Veterans and Police Officers in their time of need and to promote
community awareness through sponsorship and participation in various
fundraising events.
Letter To The Editor
Republicans have the best political rhetoric! It’s all God, Flag and
Apple Pie. However, I do notice that when most Republicans are asked
individual political questions, most agree with policies held by
Democrats.
Do you want to see the Affordable Care Act fixed or repealed
completely? If you want to repeal it completely, what will you
replace it with?
Which problem is more important to tackle now: Infrastructure
creating tens of thousands of jobs? Or should we remain in austerity
mode because Social Security is not fully funded beyond 2036?
Do you believe a woman has the right to control her whole body or do
you believe she is of no importance beyond her womb? Should IUDs and
birth control be outlawed? Or should family planning be supported?
Do you believe a worker should not earn enough to support oneself
(nevermind a family) while big-box-store execs rake in millions each
year?
Do you believe “independent contract drillers” for big oil should
continue to receive oil depletion allowances while senior citizens
on Social Security have not received a “real” cost of living
increase in several years?
I do not believe it is important whether one is registered
Republican, Democrat, Independent. What is important is what you
believe.
Nancy Heath
Epsom
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