MUM SALE
FUNDRAISER
The Suncook Valley Sno-Riders snowmobile club is holding its 3rd
annual Fall Mum Sale fundraiser!
When: Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 (9am-5pm)
Where: EXIT Reward Realty’s field (Corner of Rt. 28 and River Rd.)
in Pittsfield.
We will also be selling fall decorative items like hay bales and
corn stalks.
For more information see the club’s website at
www.SuncookValleySnoRiders.com or our
Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/groups/svsnoriders/
Evergreen Lodge #53 and Ivy Green Rebekah Lodge #36 are sponsoring
another great Dinner/Cabaret Show on Friday, Oct. 10th and Saturday,
Oct.11th at the American Legion Hall on Short Falls Road in Epsom.
The dinner/show begins at 6 pm and includes appetizers, turkey,
roast beef, salad, vegetables, beverages and dessert.
The show is directed by Elizabeth Lent and features all local
talent. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Vickie
at 736-4707. Plan to join us for a fun night of great food and
entertainment. Proceeds will be used to continue restoration of the
historic Odd Fellows Hall and support other Lodge projects.
Letter To The Editor
Market Basket And Stakeholder Capitalism
“Stakeholder Capitalism” created the great American middle class of
the mid-twentieth century. During the last 6 weeks, Market Basket
events proved the power of “Stakeholder Capitalism”. Proved what
loyalty and caring about an appreciative work culture can do.
I was downright teary eyed as I watched “Artie T” expressing his
thanks: “...employees, customers and vendors...everyone here has a
purpose...no one person is better or more important than
another...people first...back to work...”.
As a TWA flight attendant, C.E. Meyer became our company President
in late 1970s. He modernized our airplane fleet, expanded routes,
built state-of-the-art PAARs reservation system, raised employee
morale to the point where TWA was 1st airline to win J.D. Power
Excellence in Service Award. Without threat of strike, Mr Meyer also
negotiated in good faith with flight attendants (women) a living
wage and equality of benefits/working conditions with pilots (men).
TWA was “suddenly” rich in assets with a low share price and “Wall
Street” had begun looking for the fast, easy buck. They called it
“shareholder value”.
“Shareholder Capitalism” has been this country’s mantra for over 2
decades. In my opinion, it focuses on greed, narcissism and power
for the sake of power. 1985 corporate raider Carl Icahn took over
TWA (my employer of 20 years). Icahn terminated our $1 1/2 billion
pension fund then reestablished it skimming off $1/2 billion; sold
TWA assets; from janitors to pilots, Icahn pioneered reduced wages,
squeezed vendors, took service and capital from many relatively
small cities ie St Louis, Mo. I believe most Americans are fed up
with “that” Wall Street.
Welcome back Market Basket and “Stakeholder Capitalism!”
Nancy Heath
Epsom
(Nancy Heath is candidate: NH State Rep District 29
Allenstown/Epsom/Pittsfield)
Valley Artisans Featured Artist: Deb Fine
Featured Artist Deb Fine has a name that reflects her work. Her
intricate and beautiful wire wrapped sterling and gold filled
earrings and pendants are intricate, delicate, fine work. Her
original designs and choices of stones make special gifts for
special occasions. My niece wore her new pair at her graduation this
year. And her mother wore the pair I gave her when she celebrated
her 40th Birthday. She says they are her favorite earrings. Deb’s
designs appeal to young and old.
Deb describes herself as creating things her whole life. As she
raised her family she always found time to pursue creative outlets.
From designing pottery and jewelry she found her niche when she
discovered wire wrapping. Precise and beautiful.
Deb joined Valley Artisans in Epsom in 2008. She is an active member
volunteering to help provide New Hampshire artists and crafters a
retail space to display their work and for you to find the many
talented artists who live on our area.
Please come see Deb’s fine work. We are open Wed-Sun 10a-6p. All
visitors are invited to participate in a drawing for a beautiful
pair of Deb Fine’s earrings.
Epsom Bible Church AWANA Clubs
Awana Clubs at Epsom Bible Church will begin our 2014-2015 season on
Thursday night September 11th. This will be our 28th year of having
Awana Clubs and we are thankful for the things God has accomplished
through this program in previous years.
For those of you who may not be familiar, Epsom Bible Awana Clubs
are a branch of Awana International which started in the early
1950’s in a Chicago church and has grown into a worldwide program
teaching boys and girls the Word of God in unique ways. Awana Clubs
offered at Epsom Bible include Cubbies for girls and boys ages 3 and
4, Sparks for girls and boys in school grades K-2, as well as Truth
and Training for girls and boys in grades 3 through 6.
Each Awana night consists of a game time, handbook time, and council
time. Once or twice a month we plan a special theme night. We try to
make our clubs as fun and exciting as possible. During Council time
one of our leaders or a special guest speaker presents a message
from the Bible, and awards are presented to those clubbers who have
earned them for completing handbook work. If your children, or you,
attended Awana in the past, you will find that most all of the
handbooks have been recently updated.
Our Clubs are open to all children in the Epsom area,
and we would love to have your children attend. You do not need to
be a member of, or attend, Epsom Bible Church, for your children to
attend. Come to Club on the 11th or any Thursday evening thereafter
between 6:15 and 6:30 PM. Club starts at 6:30 and we end the evening
at 8:00. Epsom Bible Church is at 398 Black Hall Road, approximately
3/4 mile past the Epsom Central School on the same side of the road
( look for the big sign out front ). If you have any questions or
would like more information call Kim or Paul Sanborn at 798-5050 or
email at:
[email protected] .
Letter
To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield,
Legislators can file bills for next year during two periods:
September 15-26, for incumbents who win their primaries; and
November 12 -December 5, for those who get elected. Since I have no
primary opposition, I’m pretty sure to “win.” Therefore all
constituents are invited to meet with me and other candidates to
discuss any concerns they may have with state laws and rules, or
just to chat about issues that’ll be coming up this session.
One problem with so many of the issues that people bring to me is
that they’re not really state problems, but federal. There are many
areas where federal laws and rules so preempt or limit the state
that there’s little we can do in Concord. Still, I can help research
these areas for you and identify the problems.
Please join me and other candidates in the Epsom library on Friday,
September 12, from 4 to 7 pm. We’d be glad to talk with you about
any concerns, issues or requested legislation or rule changes. Or
just stop by for a cup of tea and a cookie...
My committee met on HB1148, which deals with the drop in state and
teacher pensions at age 65. Originally, it was intended to decrease
when they started to collect Social Security, but these days most
retirees start their SS early as well, and they get hit by decreases
in both incomes at the same time (SS has Medicare deductions once
you hit 65.) I suggested that we offer other options so the change
isn’t so jarring, while not costing the retirement system, but most
of the committee seemed more interested in increasing pensions than
anything else.
Interested readers can email me for my newsletter, with more details
than fit here.
Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918
Epsom Food Pantry
Well, Fall is just around the corner and the Food Pantry is in full
swing. Liz has suggested that perhaps some of the organizations that
are planning fall functions might consider doing a food drive for
the Pantry. Wintertime and the fall fuel bills sometimes are a
strain on the budget and we will need to help our members a bit
more.
I mentioned last week about the wonderful delivery from the Elks,
and boy it was wonderful. Those folks have been just life savers.
Thank you members of the Elks so much. Our fresh veggies have been
such a help and enjoyed by everyone.
Looking ahead, the applications for the Christmas Baskets will be
here and we will keep you posted. Perhaps for Thanksgiving we will
have a table at the Pantry that will have different items for the
Thanksgiving dinner. So, if anyone wants to contribute, we could use
squash, pie crust mix, cans of pumpkin, peas, but no cranberry
sauce, we have plenty.
Also, I should mention that the SPCA in Stratham has been generous
in giving us food for our dear pets. We are so fortunate to have
such generous people to help us in many ways fill our Pantry and the
donations, no matter what the amount, is so welcomed. It enables
Liz, who is our “couponer,” to use the funds, as well as the
coupons, to get some of our specialties free.
I said I would name a few more of our volunteers and I don’t want to
forget Sarah Harkness and our good neighbor Rita Becker.
Until next time,
Priscilla
Epsom Library News
Photography Class
Photographer Heather Bowes will present “Basic Photography, Making
the Best Use of Your Camera,” on Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Who should attend? Those who
• Have a new camera but don’t understand it
• Don’t know how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO all relate to on
another
• Want to take control of their camera
This will be a one-hour class covering the basics of photography
where you will learn what makes a great photograph as well as learn
tips and tricks so that you will be able to make them as well.
Heather will present hands-on examples of what all the dials,
modes, buttons are on a (D)SLR camera.
Book Club
The book club will meet on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss Ben H. Winters intriguing The Last Policeman. Sci-fi?
Murder mystery? According to the Amazon reviews, it depends on to
whom you are speaking. All reviewers believe, however, that this is
a bare-bones, can’t-stop-reading adventure set in Concord, NH,
revolving around an impending collision of an asteroid with Earth.
What would you do if you believed the world as we know it will end
in six months? But, wait . . . there’s more.
Amazon tells us that “Henry Palace is a policeman, has always wanted
to be a policeman, and he just made detective not long ago. The
police force is basically a mess, with policemen having all the life
crises that other people are facing all over the globe But Henry is
steadfast. He is a policeman. He is not suicidal [as many in town
have been to avoid what seems to be the inevitable.] He is doing
exactly what he loves to do and he sees no reason to change,
although everyone around him finds him sort of ridiculous,” since he
believes, and sets out to prove, that the death of one man was a
murder, not a suicide.
Anyone wishing to join in the discussion is invited to drop by the
library to pick up a copy of the book.
Epsom Historical Association Program 9/ 14/ 14
The Historical Association is sponsoring the program, “Epsom’s Early
History,” on September 14 at 2:00 PM at the home of Ed and Glenna
Nutter, 620 Sanborn Hill Road.
The program will include a bus tour of the first settlement narrated
by T. J. Rand, Epsom’s resident historian. In addition, the
Historical Association’s extensive computer-based photos, journals,
family genealogies and many other records will be available for
viewing.
Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a chair. In case of
inclement weather the event will be held at the Epsom Public
Library. For more information, call Harvey at 568-8699.
The Epsom Central School Class of 2015 Washington DC
Fundraising Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the Red
Sox ticket raffle is Amy Ramsdell of Epsom. She won a pair of Red
Sox tickets to the September 6th game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.
Congratulations! Thank you to David Parker of Parker Education in
Concord for generously donating these tickets. The committee is
still selling changes to win a professionally framed replica Red Sox
jersey signed by David Ortiz during his visit to Concord earlier
this year. The donation is $10 per ticket. The drawing will be
held on September 30th. Contact Jen Army at
[email protected] or any 8th grade student to purchase your ticket. We
extend a very heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community for
your continued support of our fundraising efforts. All proceeds
benefit the ECS 8th grade educational class trip to Washington, DC
in April 2015.
Get Fit NH Owners Named Finalist For Fitness Entrepreneur Of
The Year Award
Dean and Nancy Carlson, Owners of Get Fit NH, distinguished in
premier fitness business awards program.
Fit Business Insider, the fitness industry’s leading business
coaching and development organization, announced today that Dean and
Nancy Carlson, owners of Epsom and Concord personal training
business, Get Fit NH, is a finalist for the 2014 Fitness
Entrepreneur of the Year Award which will be presented on September
27th at the Elite Fitness & performance Summit in Louisville, KY.
Dean Carlson opened Get Fit NH in 2008. His vision was to bring an
innovative personal training business to the Merrimack Valley area
that integrated world class programming with an unmatched client
experience that would help people enjoy reaching their fitness and
performance goals.
“I’m honored to be a part of this inspiring group of fitness
business owners,” said Carlson. “Fitness is more than simply
delivering workouts, it’s about giving people a specific plan along
with the motivation, inspiration and accountability to reach their
personal goals. Our team takes great pride in our ability to
positively impact people’s lives in the capital area and this
recognition is a testament to that.”
The Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year Award is in it’s 4th year,
recognizing fitness entrepreneurs who have built businesses that
deliver extraordinary service and have a profound impact in their
local communities.
13 finalists were selected from a pool of over 20,000 fitness
business owners from around North America by a panel of expert
judges. Each finalist will make a final presentation to the judges
at the Elite Fitness & Performance Summit prior to the 2014 Fitness
Entrepreneur of the Year selection on September 27th.
The Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year is sponsored by Fit Business
Insider in alignment with their continued commitment to helping
fitness professionals build successful businesses and positively
impact their local communities.
Fit Business Insider Co-Owner Pat Rigsby said that he was delighted
to be recognizing the 13 finalists.
“These fitness entrepreneurs have built tremendously successful
businesses positively impacting many lives in their local
communities. Their achievements and their impact on their lives of
the clients they serve are incredibly promising signs of what’s
possible for personal training businesses and how we can help more
people achieve their health and fitness goals,” Rigsby said.
Under Dean Carlson’s leadership Get Fit NH has been named Best Gym
in Southern NH from 2010 to 2014, and Nancy has been recognized as
Best Fitness Trainer 4 times in that same period. He credits Get Fit
NH’s success in large part to the continuous drive to do what it
takes to get his clients better. Call 344-2651 today to get your own
Functional Movement Screen. Begin training with us soon to lose fat,
build muscle, and feel great.
Obituaries
Emeline A. Chadbourne
Pembroke - Emeline A. (Knowlan) Chadbourne, 85, a resident of the
Village at Pembroke Farm, died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at
Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen.
Born in Madison, ME on July 28, 1929, Emeline was the daughter of
George and Birdena (McAllister) Knowlan. She was a graduate of
Strong (ME) High School and had also worked at Foster’s Mfg. in
Strong.
Emeline loved arts and crafts, knitting and crocheting, and playing
cards with her friends at Pembroke Farm. Most of all, her favorite
pastime was spending time with her family.
She leaves two sons, Hersel “Rocky” Chadbourne and his wife Mary of
Crocker, MO and Lawrence Chadbourne and his wife Kim of Pembroke;
many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great
grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Emeline was predeceased by her husband, Hersel Chadbourne; 4
children, Janet Hopps, Brenda Hill, Terry Cantara and Thomas
Chadbourne; and a granddaughter, Karen Hill.
Burial was on Saturday, September 6th at the Starbird Cemetery in
Freeman, ME.
An on-line guestbook is available at
stilloaks.com
John Paul Fontaine
Epsom – Mr. John P. Fontaine, 67, a resident of Epsom for almost 40
years, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Concord Hospital
after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Manchester, John was the son of Theresa (Croteau)
Fontaine of Epsom and the late John B. Fontaine. A few months after
his graduation from Bishop Bradley High School.in 1965, he joined
the US Army and served 3 years in Viet Nam with the 39th Artillery
Unit.
He was a member of the Teamsters Local and had worked for JJ Nissen
before being employed as a security guard for the Franklin and
Hooksett District Courts. Mr. Fontaine was a member of the NRA.
Members of his family include his wife of 46 years, Diane (Mercier)
Fontaine of Epsom; 4 children and their spouses, Jason Fontaine and
Meghan of Epsom, Kelley Kennedy and Sean of Litchfield, Shawn
Fontaine of Concord, and Randy Fontaine and Wendy of Epsom; and 6
grandchildren, Tyler and Kylee Elizabeth Fontaine, Evan and Aidan
Kennedy, and Kyleigh Dawn and Bryce Fontaine.
A time of remembrance for Mr. Fontaine was held Saturday, September
6th at the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home in Epsom, followed by
a reception.
Burial in the NH State Veterans Cemetery will take place at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society, NH Chapter, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH
03110.
Family and friends may sign an on-line guestbook available at
stilloaks.com.
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