Congratulations
to all on another successful Old Home Day. If you see Jaan
Luikmil, be sure to thank him, because his enthusiasm and
persistence is what makes Old Home Day bigger and better every
year. Thanks also to the many Town Departments and local
business who exhibited or donated to make the many events
happen.
Chichester Grange will meet on Wednesday, September 3, at 7 p.m.
upstairs in the Grange/Town Hall. The program calls for a
speaker on food banks, a timely topic these days.
Congratulations to the winners in the Old Home Day Pie Contest.
First was Roberta Kelley of Concord (mother of the 3rd place
winner) with a blueberry pie. Rebecca Miller of Chichester was
second with a strawberry pie. Third place went to Paula Dow of
Concord (also of Stevie D’s Country Story) for her apple crumb
pie.
If you would like to have your birthday listed in this column,
please contact Hannah West at the number listed above or e-mail
[email protected]. So far we have only one birthday for the
month of September.
The winners of judging for the Old Home Day Parade are as
follows. Floats: 1st - The Gypsies of Bear Hill; 2nd - Troop 85
Cub Scouts; 3rd - Troop 406 Brownies. Tractors: Oldest -
McCormick owned by Ken Brown; Best of Show - 1936 Oliver owned
by Peter Wright; Most Original - 1953 Ford owned by Russell
Ledestue. The Best Car was the 1955 Chevy Plate “Blast” owned by
Brett Brown.
Chichester Grange is still collecting aluminum cans for the
benefit of Heifer International. Cans may be left at the home of
Hannah West on Depot Road.
The winners of the “Tricycle 500” were: 1st - Jack Harkness;
2nd - Colby Despres; and 3rd - Colby Mitchell.
Horseshoe winning teams were: 1st - Bob Davis and Pat Sirine;
2nd - Jessie Molder and Joe Denoncourt; 3rd - Bernie Davis and
Jeff Swanson.
Chichester Grange
Chichester Grange met on Wednesday, August 20, upstairs in the
Grange Hall with Master Anne Boisvert presiding. There were
thirteen members and two guests present. The Charter was draped
in loving memory of both John H. West and Edgar Reed. Committees
were appointed to prepare resolutions in their honor.
It was noted that the Grange membership year begins and ends in
June. The 2007-2008 year saw the death of several members with
only one new member initiated, and 2008-2009 is beginning badly
with the loss of two members already. A membership drive is
sorely needed.
Members were reminded of the need to collect new linens and
personal care items for the Rape & Crisis Centers assisted by
the State Grange. Also, 2009 calendars are being collected for
distribution to nursing homes.
Wildlife sightings included a skunk, beavers (dead and alive),
an otter, ducks, Canada geese in several locations, turtles, two
blue herons, deer, gold finches, humming birds, blue jays, and
crows.
The Chichester Grange exhibit won a Best of Show ribbon and
Premium at the Stratham Fair. Chichester will also exhibit in
the Hopkinton and Deerfield Fairs Fairs.
For
the benefit of the newer members Anne Boisvert gave an
explanation of Grange resolutions and how they are written,
voted upon, and used to set Grange policy on public issues. The
State and National Granges are a strong legislative lobby for
issues concerning agriculture and rural life.
Officers were elected for a two-year term as follows: Master –
Anne Boisvert, Overseer – Fred Carlson, Lecturer- Hannah West,
Steward – Barbara Frangione, Assistant Steward – Marty Boisvert,
Lady Assistant Steward – Mille Becker, Chaplain – Shirley
Waters, Treasurer – Ina Hilliard, Secretary – Carolee Davison,
Gate Keeper – Alice Hilliard, Ceres – Ginny Azotea, Flora – Jean
Farnham. The office of Pomona was left vacant to encourage new
membership. Marty Boisvert was elected to a three-year term on
the Executive Committee.
The meeting closed with refreshments served by Millie Becker.
Out
Of Your Attic Thrift Shop News
By
Ruthi True
Little Shop - Big Heart
Continued success of OUT OF YOUR ATTIC THRIFT SHOP in Chichester
is the dedication of the donators who help us so much. It is
also the dedication of the volunteers who keep coming back to
help each year. Michelle from Pittsfield who is a teacher in
Derry comes each summer and during her school vacations and will
be leaving this week to go back to teach. Thanks Michelle.
Judy, who is retired will be heading South soon and returns
each Spring with us. We think she comes back to help us because
she sees what good projects we do. She gets involved, big time
with the July in Christmas sale at the shop. Thanks, Judy.
Volunteers who keep coming back keep me inspired.
If you are looking for a place to volunteer for a few hours a
week, call or stop in (435-9339). Ask for Ruthi Tue., Wed., and
Thurs., and on Sat., ask for Bon or Daryl. We could not do all
we do without all the help who volunteer faithfully.
Our back packs are getting delivered this week to local schools
and other schools needing them. We were overwhelmed with the
response we got asking for articles we could use in them. A lot
of the same folks who gave last year, gave again, but also many
new folks came in and gave items or money as well. Some of the
towns receiving them will include Alton, Belmont, Barnstead,
Epsom, Franklin, Gilmanton, Northwood, Pittsfield Elementary,
Pittsfield Middle, Tilton and up in the Northern area as well.
People always ask why we don’t do Chichester, but it’s because
UNITIL takes care of them.
I personally would like to thank my family, friends, neighbors,
and all the other folks who donated school supplies to help us
with this project. It proves individual folks do read The Sun
paper as it’s the best little paper around.
If you’re a business and you would like to collect toothpaste,
soap, shampoo, wash cloths, or deodorant for us—GO FOR IT. This
year will be no different, there will be plenty of new homeless
people needing our help. We will fill hygiene kits as long as
supplies and money hold out.
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