On Friday night, December 6th, from 6:00-8:00 pm, the Epsom Bible
Church youth group will be holding a kids’ Christmas Mini-Mall at
398 Black Hall Rd. in Epsom. Children ages 3-11 will be able to
shop for their parents, siblings, and other family and friends. The
children will pick out their gifts and wrap them while their parents
enjoy refreshments. All gifts are $1.00. We hope to see you there!
For more information, please call the church at 736-9354.
Evergreen Lodge #53, Ivy Green Lodge #36 and friends are offering
digital photos with Santa on Saturday, December 7th at the Epsom
Public Library from 10:30 am to 1 pm. There will be crafts for the
children, cookie decorating, refreshments and a Christmas tree
raffle. 100% of proceeds go to local Holiday Outreach. Plan to join
the fun and help with local holiday outreach!
For info call the Benners at 736-4707.
The Epsom Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts recently
participated in the annual Scouting For Food drive by collecting
food donations to support community agencies that assist those in
need. The scouts wish to thank all Epsom residents who contributed
items during the drive.
Epsom Library News
Tracy L. Matteson of Northwood will speak at the library on Monday,
December 2, at 7:00 p.m. about her book Funny You Should Ask, a
Diary of One Woman’s Breast Cancer Journey. The book reveals
intimate details and highlights the humor of the physical and
emotional rollercoaster of finding balance, personal discoveries,
and trying to feel “whole” through the ups and downs of breast
cancer treatment.
The following review by Lily for Amazon captures the essence of the
book.
“This book is a must read for women being treated for breast cancer
and for anyone who knows someone going through this journey. It not
only describes the medical aspects of the treatments, but it is
intertwined with humor, hope, and as the author describes,
BLESSINGS. The photography by Brian Kelly is amazing. It shows the
reality as well as the times of sadness and joys. How many women go
into the operating room for a double mastectomy with a smile of
their faces? Check it out. You will be amazed.”
Epsom Central School Staff And Faculty
Mrs. Dawn Gosselin, Speech Tutor
In a small office off a busy hallway, Mrs. Gosselin provides speech
services to preschoolers through eighth graders, working on a
one-on-one basis or with small groups. A paraprofessional highly
qualified in her area, she helps those children who have difficulty
pronouncing certain sounds, and understanding figurative language
among other language difficulties. After working for a year at PA,
Mrs. Gosselin is now in her 14th year at ECS, where she has worked
as a substitute teacher, a paraprofessional, and, for over seven
years, a speech tutor. She has also coached cheerleading, has been a
team leader, is a SchoolCare Employee Representative, and
Co-President of the Epsom Support Staff Association.
Mrs. Gosselin loves to see the pride in children when their faces
light up after doing something successfully for the first time. She
tries to make her sessions fun for the children by incorporating a
game and giving lots of positive support. Students enjoy going to
Speech because learning is made fun.
At ECS, Mrs. Gosselin loves the feel of community and family, which
she calls a tightly-knit group of people who genuinely care about
one another. When her son had an accident in January, the faculty
put together a gift basket for him, and they still often ask about
him. Mrs. Gosselin would suggest to parents that they provide a good
model by articulating well and using proper grammar. She lives in
Epsom with Ken, her husband of 23 years, and two children currently
in college. She loves to garden, make jewelry, do crafts, and look
after her two small dogs.
Iron Mike Dempsey President of the White Mountain Chapter of the Nam
Knights Motorcycle Club presents a check for $432.00 to Commander
Bud Turchon of Concord VFW Post 1631. The funds were raised at a
Pasta dinner hosted by the Nam Knights to help the VFW Post buy
christmas gifts for Veterans at the Tilton Veterans Home. Nam
Knights members include active and retired military and law
enforcement personnel. The mission of the Nam Knights is to honor
the memory of American veterans and police officers who have lost
their lives in the line of duty; to assist veterans and police
officers in their time of need; and to promote community awareness
through sponsorship and participation in various community and
fundraising events. The Nam Knights is a registered 501-C3 nonprofit
charity. If you would like to make a donation to help support our
charities, you can do so through Pay Pal at
nknewhampshire.com.
Sean “Outkast” Carrier A member of the White Mountain Chapter of the
Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club presents a $200.00 donation
to Paulette S. Landry Lead administrator at the Veterans Center in
Hooksette NH. The donation is to help out with the Vet Centers
upcoming Christmas Party. Nam Knights members include active and
retired military and law enforcement personnel. The mission of the
Nam Knights is to honor the memory of American veterans and police
officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty; to assist
veterans and police officers in their time of need; and to promote
community awareness through sponsorship and participation in various
community and fundraising events. The Nam Knights is a registered
501-C3 nonprofit charity. If you would like to make a donation to
help support our charities, you can do so through Pay Pal at
nknewhampshire.com.
Medals Well Deserved
In an article in the Manchester Union Leader Korean War Veteran
Edward Carson got help from Senator Kelly Ayotte office for him to
receive his 15 to 18 medals he earned in his service to his country.
Do to events his medal presentation was delayed. He has had some
events to help in his life to receive these medals. The first was on
October 27,2013 were he received a certificate for his service in
the Korean War, from the Select board of Epsom NH. This event was
held at American Legion Post 112, Elwood 0 . Wells. Were some of his
fellow veterans looking on. This is a picture from the event.
In the next event held on November 8 2013 in Kingstown Community
Center. Edward Carson received his medals From Senator Kelly Ayotte.
With his fellow veterans looking on. It was our honor to see Edward
get the medals of his valiant service to our country.
In this Picture Left to Right. District 5 Commander Gerard A. Le
Due, Cliff Simonds, Gerry Benard, Edward Carson, His wife Pauline
Carson, Vice Commander Alan Baumann, Selectman Robert Bloggett,
Harvey Harkness, Norman Yeaton, Charlie Willcox.
In this Picture Left to Right. Mark Lindsley, Pauline Carson, Edward
Carson, US Senator Kelly Ayotte, Frank J. Saglime Jr. State
Commandant Marine Corps League, Frank Silva Commandant Marine Corps
League.
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