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Chichester NH News

August 27, 2008

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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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