Andrew Strzepek of Gilmanton is part of the cast of the Children’s
Theatre Project’s production of “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe”
presented at the Concord City Auditorium on Friday, October 19 at 7
pm and Saturday, October 20 at 2 pm. Andrew has been cast as a
member of Aslan’s followers. Andrew’s parents, Sandy and Gary
Strzepek have also helped with painting, set building and costumes
for the production. For more information about the performance
please call 224-4905.
Celebrating National 4-H week the Victory Workers 4-H Club has a
window display on Main Street in Pittsfield. Thanks to Paul Rogers
for the use of windows in the former video store. We also are
holding our Annual 4-H Cookie and Candy Bar Sale this month. Several
varieties are now available for only $3.75 per package. Candy Bars
are $1.00 each. Your support to the 4-H youth in your community is
greatly appreciated. If a 4-H member has not contacted
you, please call 4-H leaders Pamela Clattenburg 269-3200, Pauline
Wheeler 435-8752, Mark Riel 435-6346 or Corine Miller 435-8497.
It is time again, as the trees change, that we need to start
thinking about Thanksgiving and serving our fellow man. If you would
like to help us with food or a time donation, please give us a call
at 603-736-9954. Again this year will be at the Epsom Fire Station
from 12-2 pm, open to all in the surrounding communities. Please
feel free to join us and be blessed.
Letter To The Editor
Our America, Our Debt, Our Future
America’s national debt is currently $16 trillion and climbing.
Why do we have such massive debt? Because Congress has simply
spent more money than it receives in taxes. It’s no more
complicated than that. $6 trillion (almost 40%) of this
monstrous figure has come in the last 4 years under the Obama
administration, faster than ever before.
During this time, the Senate, under Democrat Harry Reid’s
leadership, has utterly abdicated it’s Constitutional duty to pass a
budget and instead, authorized multiple continuing resolutions to
continue spending at previous levels. In his last two budgets,
President Obama couldn’t even convince ultra-liberal Nancy Pelosi to
vote “aye” and received absolutely zero votes in both houses of
Congress.
Before I agree to raise taxes on anyone and give the addict another
fix, I want to see Congress (for several years) constrain its
spending and actually run a budget in the black.
Congressman Frank Guinta has supported over 30 job-creating bills
passed in the House but stalled in the Senate as Senator Reid
refuses to allow a vote on them. What better way to solve our
national debt crisis than creating jobs and stimulating the economy?
Frank Guinta cosponsored a bill calling for a balanced budget
amendment, serves on the House Budget Committee, and has extensive
executive experience as the former Mayor of Manchester. We
need proven leadership like this in Washington, lest Lady Liberty
end up dead very soon, in some dark, international alley, with a
needle in her arm.
David Strang
Gilmanton
“An Evening Of Laughter"
Rebecca Rule At Gilmanton Academy
New
Hampshire humorist Rebecca Rule comes to Gilmanton on Saturday,
October 20, 7 pm at the Gilmanton Academy in Gilmanton Corners.
Join your neighbors and friends on Saturday evening, October 20 to
enjoy Rebecca Rule’s “Evening of Laughter”. The program begins at 7
pm at the Academy (Town Offices) building on Route 107 in Gilmanton
Corners. Tickets are $15, and dessert will be served.
Rebecca Rule is a true Yankee story teller. She has been named
by New Hampshire Magazine as “Thalia: the Muse of Comedy” in its
list of notable New Hampshire muses. Rebecca is great fun so you
won’t want to miss this program. And, she’ll also be available to
autograph her books.
To assure a seat, purchase your tickets at the
Gilmanton Year-Round Library, by calling 364-2400, or email
[email protected].
Tickets will be available at the door as space permits.
Letter To The Editor
In 2010 I ran for State Representative in District 6, Gilmanton. In
2012 the NH Legislature created a newly configured District 5, which
combines Gilmanton and Alton. Now, we will be voting for 2
candidates to represent this district. I am running to be one
of the 2 representatives for District 5 because I believe I can
bring a fresh perspective to the State House and will represent your
interests better than the other candidates.
I have resided in Gilmanton for over 15 years and have lived in New
Hampshire for 33 years. I am a retired public school teacher. I have
been an active member of my community and look forward to meeting my
constituents in Alton.
Like many of us, I have disliked the mean spirited behavior and
disrespectful tone of civic discourse in our legislature. I am
frustrated by the unwillingness of political extremists to work
together to pass legislation that is beneficial to the State.
Rather, we ended up with bills that did little to promote jobs, but
weakened our institutions and tried to restrict personal choice and
voters’ rights. Some of these bills were promoted by out of state
interests with national agendas.
I am a moderate who hopes to take good ideas from all sides and work
toward practical and balanced solutions to our problems.
Communication with my constituents will be a priority. I plan to
hold meetings to give me the opportunity to hear your concerns and
for you to understand the work I am doing on your behalf.
If I am elected, I will dedicate myself to working for the interests
of you and your family. Your vote will determine the direction our
State will take. I thank you for your consideration and ask
for your vote on November 6th.
Deb Chase
Gilmanton
Obituaries
Ronald J. LeBreton
Ronald J. LeBreton, 65, of 1103 Province Road, died at the Lakes
Region General Hospital, Laconia on Saturday, September 29, 2012.
Mr. LeBreton was born December 26, 1946 in Saco, Maine, the son of
Donald J. and Arlene (Erickson) LeBreton.
Mr. LeBreton is a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed at
B.A.E. Systems in Nashua for many years. He was a resident of
Londonderry, NH for 30 years before moving to Gilmanton in 2007.
Mr. LeBreton enjoyed family, building his home in Gilmanton and
working in the yard.
Survivors include his wife of forty-three years, Mary Lou (Teixeira)
LeBreton, of Gilmanton; his two sons, Jeff LeBreton of Merrimack, NH
and Corey and his wife Beth LeBreton of Londonderry, NH; three
grandchildren, Ben LeBreton, Allison LeBreton and Madison LeBreton.
There will be no calling hours.
Burial will be in the family lot in Smith Meeting House Cemetery,
Gilmanton, N.H.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting
the family with the arrangements. For more information and to
view an online memorial go to
www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Lura M. McClary
Lura McClary, 91, of Province Road, died September 28th at her home
following a long illness.
She was born in Gilmanton, May 28, 1921, the daughter of Daniel and
Florence Bunker and lived here all her life. She was a charter
member of the Lower Gilmanton Community Club and was also a member
of the Gilmanton American Legion Post Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, George McClary; two
daughters, Joann Shattuck of Gilmanton and Jean Frost of Slona,
Alaska. Five grandchildren, Amy and Steven Shattuck and Moe, Daniel
and Cassandra Frost; three great grandchildren and one great great
granddaughter.
Private services and urn burial in the NH Veterans Cemetery will be
held at the family’s convenience.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Lura
McClary Fund, c/o Citizens Bank 54 Main St. Pittsfield, NH 03263.
The money collected will be used to purchase books on gardening and
birds, her two favorite hobbies, for the Gilmanton Public Libraries
To sign an online guest book, log on to
perkinsandpollard.com
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