Letter
To
my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, & Pittsfield:
This month,
I’ve been working with other Representatives to develop a
legislative agenda for next session. We have been trying to identify
ways and methods to reduce state spending, since the budget will
start out at a $600+ million deficit: more efficient ways to do what
must be done, as well as a critical look at what the state is doing.
We’re concentrating on spending cuts rather than tax increases
because spending has ballooned over the last four years. The budget
has been “balanced” by borrowing, raiding all the special purpose
funds, plus a massive infusion of one time Federal money.
Besides
spending cuts, we’re also looking for regulations that are
unenforceable or cost more to enforce than they benefit us. For
example, on Saturday we were at Epsom’s Old Home Day. The Fire
Auxiliary was selling cans of soda and bottled water – and two
health inspectors came by to make sure it was being kept cold
enough! Since neither soda nor water will spoil at warm
temperatures, that was a total waste of effort.
I’d like to invite any constituent who has any ideas for regulations
or laws that need to be changed to meet with me at my home, on
Thursday, September 2, from 3 to 6 p.m. After all, there are very
many such laws and rules, and I’m only familiar with a few of them.
I’d be glad to submit a bill to fix your concern.
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 The Sun 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
Loudon Food Pantry Upcoming Changes
First, we had the pleasure of having booths at the Canterbury Fair,
Loudon Old Home Day, and Epsom Old Home Day. There was great weather
during all three of these events and we enjoyed attending and hope
to do it again next year.
Next, our BBQ Birthday Bash was a success. Everyone who came had
plenty to eat and some fun to boot. Definitely a do again for
next year!
Now, for the changes. Currently, we are open to service those
in need on a walk-in basis Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM -6
PM. Sometimes 5-10 people will show up at a time and the wait time
to get food will often increase to about an hour as a result. Our
pantry serves five towns out of three rooms. Our space is limited
and our parking is limited.
To
eliminate two of these issues (waiting time and parking) the
following changes will be taking place starting August 30, 2010:
• Food
will given out by appointment only from Mondays to Thursdays.
• Donations will be accepted Mondays through Thursdays from 10
AM until 5 PM.
• Volunteers can come in Monday through Thursday
from 10 AM until 3 PM
• We will be closed on Fridays.
If
you need an appointment, or have any questions please call (603)
724-9731.
Starting in September we will be selling wristbands that say “Hunger
Sucks, Food Rocks”. They will be available in blue and green
and sell for $1.00 each in small, medium, and large sizes. So
drop in and purchase a wristband. They will also be available
on our website (LoudonFoodPantry.org) as well. All proceeds
will benefit Loudon Food Pantry.
Moving right along! This is our “slow” season. Funds are
low and the need is becoming higher. We are currently adding
at least two new patrons per week. Funds are used to pay for
food that is not donated and to pay for operating expenses.
Check out our website LoudonFoodPantry.org and look for “As a
Food Pantry, What Do We Do, Exactly!” and “Where does Our Food Come
From” to learn more about our pantry. We also have a
list of items we currently need as well.
Please donate today!
Hunger is a year around problem!
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