Reminder
A
Pot Roast Dinner, sponsored by the American Legion Post 112, Short
Falls Road, Epsom, NH will be held on Saturday, September 18th, 4:30
to 6:30 p.m.
Donations: Adults, $8; Child, 6-12, $4; Under 6, Free.
The
menu will consist of pot roast, potatoes, vegetables, salad,
beverage and dessert.
Door Prizes and 50/50 Raffle.
Bean Hole Bean Meet Notice of Date Change
The
date for the 50th Annual Bean Hole Bean dinner and antique car show
at Webster Park in Epsom has been changed from Sun., Sept. 12 to
Sat., Sept 11.
Same time - Same program.
Letter To The Editor
Editor: I will be voting for Tony F. Soltani for State
Representative on September 14, 2010. I have known Tony as a friend,
police officer and a public official for more than twenty (20)
years. He has always worked tirelessly to serve the public. Tony has
worked hard to bring reform and accountability to the State
government and all of his branches. The state courts are today far
more responsive to the public needs than ten years ago, although
much work needs to be done. Much of the reform can be attributed to
Tony. When he served 8 years on the House Judiciary Committee. He
was a conscientious servant of the people and always responsive to
his constituents. After his absence of four years from politics, the
government has grown massively, the economy has spiraled and taxes
have increased by a record number.
I
know I can always rely on Tony’s good judgment. I ask the voters of
Epsom, Allenstown, and Pittsfield to join me in supporting Tony for
State Representative. In these times, we need Tony Back NOW.
Very truly yours, Michael Dempsey Epsom, NH
Letter To The Editor
Editor I am writing in support of Tony Soltani, who is seeking to
return to the State House after a four year absence. I have known
Tony for about 20 years. I saw him at work in Concord, where he
refused to become beholden to any lobbyists, or party bosses. He is
a man of integrity and always acts with his constituents in mind.
Although he keeps his small town values and is by no means
extravagant, he is intelligent, dedicated and loyal. He is a Mensa,
which means that his IQ is on the top 2% of the world population.
While at the State House, he refused to accept anything of any value
from any lobbyist or organization. He always paid his own way. He
also insisted that all legislative staff call him “Tony”, often
retorting that he worked for the people and not the other way
around. He needed a special dispensation from the House for that
request which was granted.
Tony has always been a voice of reason and integrity
representing Epsom, Allenstown and Pittsfield. I will proudly be
voting for Tony Soltani as our state representative and ask you to
join me. New Hampshire is in a mess with its budget, economy, jobs,
and taxes. WE NEED TONY BACK NOW.
Very truly yours, Alan Quimby Epsom, NH
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor: Having been out of the State House for four (4)
years, and having worked so hard to reign the state government
spending, promote openness, and limit taxation, I am now a witness
to the destruction of our State. I do not even recognize New
Hampshire the way I left the State House. In short, we are in a
mess.
When I left the State House, our unemployment rate hovered around
4%. We are at least double that amount. We had distinction of being
the safest state in the union . We were one of the most desirable
states for employers. We have by far lost our standing. I have seen
the state turned upside down. My representatives, with the exception
of Carol McGuire, do not so much as make a report to the public to
explain their conduct. People are suffering. People are unemployed.
People cannot pay their municipal taxes and Concord answers by
imposing taxes and mandates. People cannot pay their local taxes,
not because they do not want to, but because they simply cannot
afford to. Concord’s answer is to tax them 25% of the actual cash
value of the home which they have lost but now they want back. In
effect, if you lose your home just because you cannot pay your
taxes, you must pay $25,000.00 on every $100,000.00 of the value of
your home.
Because of what I have seen, what I have read, and my experience
during my years at the State House and as a small business owner, I
have decided to run again for the New Hampshire State House of
Representatives to have the privilege of representing the great
towns of Allenstown, Epsom and Pittsfield. I respectfully ask for
your support and your vote.
Respectfully, Tony Soltani
Letter
To
my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, And Pittsfield: You’re
facing a difficult decision this September 14; there are seven
Republicans in a primary battle for four State Representative
positions. Tony Soltani has been a Representative before. He has a
voting record so you know how he’ll represent you.
Dan
McGuire is my husband, so I can vouch for him! His positions are
very close to mine. Jon Richardson, Matt Bacon and Scott Spaulding
are new to politics, but have all expressed sensible positions on
taxes, regulations and state government.
Please don’t vote for John Klose, although he’s a fine person and
has served as State Representative in the past. John has decided
that he can’t do it this time. His name will still be on the ballot,
but he doesn’t want the position.
Finally, there’s me. I’d very much appreciate your support. I’m the
only incumbent running and you can look up my voting record on the
House’s website. I’ve tried to keep you informed every week of what
I’m doing and what’s going on in Concord, and will continue to do so
if reelected.
Please come to meet our candidates in person, September 7, 8, and 9
in Allenstown, Epsom and Pittsfield, respectively. For details see
the ad in last week’s paper or go to suncookvalleygop.org. Anyone
interested in what’s going on at the State House is invited to email
or call me; those who’d like a more detailed report than I can fit
in a letter should email me for my newsletter.
Let
me know if you want a McGuire sign for your front lawn!
Representative Carol McGuire
[email protected]
782-4918
Letter
It’s another election cycle, and it’s time to once again elect our
potential state representatives in the primary this upcoming
Tuesday, September 14th. Primaries will be held in every voting
district, and, while historically primary turnouts seem to be
generally low, this is not the time to be apathetic.
In
Merrimack County District 8, which makes up the towns of Allenstown,
Epsom, and Pittsfield, on the Republican side, there will be a
choice of seven candidates for the four seats up for grabs in
November. It is in writing this letter that I would like to
recommend four of these, namely Carol and Dan McGuire, Tony Soltani,
and Jon Richardson, to fill the Republican slate for the November
2nd general election.
Carol is presently a state representative, and I greatly appreciate
her open letters in the paper regarding current legislation, thus
increasing transparency in her position. Tony Soltani, having served
as a state representative in the past has a voting record that shows
that he is both socially and fiscally conservative. Dan has been
involved in local conservative groups such as Granite State
taxpayers, The Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers, and presently
serves as the secretary of the Merrimack County Republican
Committee. Jon, a business manager, has a keen interest in state
politics and feels a strong sense of duty to be involved in the
direction of our state, and it is refreshing to see a young man who
is conservative and willing to serve and represent us.
Constitutionally, we as voters will choose the direction of our
state. If the direction towards enacting conservative social
policies and affirming as well as strengthening family businesses
through sound fiscal policy appeals to you, then I recommend Carol,
Tony, Dan, and Jon. Don’t forget to exercise your civic duty on
September 14.
Respectfully submitted, Tom Langlais, Epsom
Letter
My
husband, Jon Richardson, is running to be a State Representative to
represent the towns of Allenstown, Epsom, and Pittsfield. Jon and I
have been married for seven years. We recently started our own
family. Jon is worried that our son will not have the same
educational or career opportunities that we were blessed to enjoy.
Jon’s passion is that our son will be able to grow up in the same NH
that we both grew up in.
Jon
will work to keep NH a safe, clean, family-friendly state. A state
where small business can prosper and provide jobs for all. A state
that says “no” to a sales or income tax and that does not keep
raising property taxes and various fees. A state that provides a
quality education and values the teachers who educate our future
leaders.
As a young couple we have worked many hours for everything we own.
Every dollar is hard earned and spent wisely. Jon would use the same
principles as a State Representative to make sure that your hard
earned money is not being wasted.
Jon is a man who wants to make a difference for what is right. Jon
will voice his opinion and take action. Jon has the drive and
commitment to make a difference in NH for you and your family.
If
you live in Allenstown, Epsom, or my home town of Pittsfield, I
strongly urge you to make a vote for my husband, Jon Richardson, on
September 14th.
Thank You, Jasmyn Richardson, Allenstown, NH
Register Your Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Now
August 30, 2010 –The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer® walk to fight breast cancer is just around the
corner. Team leaders are needed to pull together friends, family
members, co-workers, and others to participate in Making Strides in
Concord on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Memorial Field.
A team is at least 10 people, who each commit to raising a minimum
of $75. Each team member will receive a long sleeve Making Strides T
Shirt, with the team name on the back.
Team T shirt order deadline is September 15, 2010, so act today. For
a Team Leader Kit, email
[email protected] or call (603) 738-4404.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a 5 mile walk that unites
thousands of women, men and children in the community to honor and
celebrate breast cancer survivors, save lives, and create more
birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding
cures, and by fighting back against cancer.
In
2009, 700,000 walkers nationwide raised $60 million, including over
3500 walkers at the Concord event, who raised over $545,000, to
support breast cancer research and programs and services of the
American Cancer Society.
This year, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Concord NH
event will be one of over 160 currently being held across the
country, and one of 8 being held in New Hampshire.
Liz
Parker, from the Parker Academy team says “I know there are cures
just waiting to happen and I want to be a part of facilitating them.
Last year, our team was 37 team members strong and we raised nearly
$8000. Despite the less than desirable weather, the team completed
the walk with wet shoes and smiles on their faces, knowing that
their efforts made an impact in the fight against breast cancer.”
Over time, the Society has invested more in breast cancer research
than any other voluntary public health organization. Since 1971, it
has funded more than $419 million in breast cancer research. We have
played a role in nearly every major cancer research breakthrough of
the last century, leading to groundbreaking discoveries into breast
cancer’s causes and cures.
•
Join Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, visit
cancer.org/stridesonline and help the Society make strides
toward a world with less cancer and more birthdays. For more
information about breast cancer, contact the American Cancer Society
at 1-800-227-2345 or visit
cancer.org.
There are 8 walks convenient walk sites in the state, in Concord,
Dover, Exeter, Laconia, Manchester, Nashua, No. Conway and
Peterborough. The next big step against breast cancer is the one we
take together. For more information on Making Strides in NH. Call
1.800.227.2345 or visit
cancer.org/stridesonline.
Epsom
Bible Church AWANA Clubs
Awana Clubs at Epsom Bible Church will
begin our 2010-2011 season on Thursday night September 16th. This
will be our 24th 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 1950s 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 16th
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 The Editor
The Epsom Public Library recently concluded its
Adult Summer Reading Program. Sixty-five residents participated in
the program which included guest speakers, door prizes, weekly
drawings, and grand prizes given away at the Finish-with-a-Flair
finale on August 25.
Several area businesses graciously donated
many of the prizes and the library thanks the following:
•
Charlie Cole and Cole Gardens; • Epsom Care Pharmacy; • Chuck
Breton and Chucksters; • Nature’s Country Store; • Epsom House
of Pizza; • Dante’s Pizza; • John Cronin and the Circle
Restaurant; • David Kiley, Master Gardener.
In addition, we
thank Margaret Evans Porter, Tamara Krenn, and Cyndi Jarvis for
their excellent presentations; Betsy Bosiak for making and donating
two baskets; and the Friends of the Library for their support as
well as for their donation of a library bag and a mum.
Finally,
we send many thanks to the Ann White Northwood Theater Workshop for
their wonderful entertainment at our final party.
Sincerely,
Linda Sawyer and Maggie Faneuf
Obituaries
Lois
Bradley Payne
Lois Bradley Payne, 84, of Belmont, NH, formerly of
Hooksett, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010, peacefully at her home in
Belmont with her family at her side, after a period of declining
health.
She was born May 10, 1926, in Manchester, NH, the
daughter of Roy and Mary (Sanborn) Bradley. She graduated from
Manchester Central High School in 1944.
In her early years he
worked for Travelers Insurance and volunteered at the Hooksett
Library.
She was a resident of Hooksett for almost 75 years
before moving to Epsom in 2004 and to Belmont in 2010. She attended
Merrimack Valley Church in Epsom.
Lois was a loving and devoted
wife and mother; her family was the center of her life. She also
enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.
Family members
include her husband of 64 years, Edward H. Payne of Belmont;
daughter, Linda Erickson and her husband Paul of Epsom; three sons,
Thomas Payne and his wife Janet of Warner, Steven Payne and his wife
Kathleen of Manchester, and Eric Payne and his wife Lisa of Belmont;
four granddaughters, Lisa, Stephanie, Jennifer and Rebecca; five
grandsons, Craig, Keith, Kenneth, Jason and Bryan; 11 great-
grandchildren; her first great-great-grandchild is expected to be
born in February; her sister, Shirley Seavey of Candia; several
nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Lois was predeceased by her
sisters, Irene Gould, and Arlene Christie.
A memorial service was
held Friday, September 3, 2010, at the Goodwin Funeral Home,
Manchester.
Gary Cote of Merrimack Valley Church officiated.
Contributions may be made to New Life Home for Women and Children,
P.O. Box 148, Manchester, NH 03105.
To sign the online guest book
visit www.goodwinfh.com.
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