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Chichester NH News
January 21, 2009
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After the
January 10th snowstorm, one Chichester resident observed a flock of about
twelve robins in the holly bush on her property. She had planted holly to
attract and feed birds, but she had not anticipated robins in January.
The Chichester Town Library has just added many DVDs to its
collection. Stop by the library and check some of these out: Ella
Enchanted, Lawrence of Arabia, The Good Shepherd, The Day After
Tomorrow, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Transformers, Air Force
One, The Great Debaters, The French Connection, Journey to the
Center of the Earth, Ladies in Lavender, Lilies of the Field,
Ocean’s Thirteen, The Pride of the Yankees, The Rainmaker,
Fairytale.
Happy Birthday to Aja Davison on January 23 and Isaac Jarvis on
January 25.
Does anyone have a birthday in March? It certainly looks blank on my
calendar. If you would like to have your March (or any other month)
birthday listed in this column, please call the number listed above
or e-mail to [email protected].
Birthdays requested last year are still on the list.
Did Your Budget
Make A New Year’s Resolution To Slim Down?
9 ways to save
money without feeling the pinch.
Planning ahead and making smart choices is the advice dietitians have been
giving us for years to slim our waistlines. When your budget needs to go on
a diet, the same advice holds true.
9 ways to save money without feeling the pinch:
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Visit your
local library to reduce spending on videos, books, cds, and magazine
subscriptions.
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Lower the
thermostat two degrees and put an extra blanket on the couch.
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Bundle your
phone, Internet and TV services with one provider.
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Pay at the
pump to avoid extra purchases in the store.
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Empty your
spare change every night and put it in a jar.
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Go out for
lunch instead of dinner (portions are smaller and so is the bill).
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Stay in.
Download a movie, play board games or Wii™.
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Work from
home one or two days a week to save on gas.
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Shop at
consignment stores—if brand names are important, find high-end resale
shops nearest you via Google.
Over time these
small adjustments can add up to big savings. When it comes to tip number
three, TDS Telecom has an added incentive to bundle your phone, Internet and
TV service with one provider.
To help, TDS launches new Star Bundle choices this month offering customers
an average savings of $321 per year. Both new and existing customers who
complete a triple play of services are eligible. That’s a long term win/win
for your budget. For more information, call TDS and ask for the Star Bundle
at 1-888-287-8130.
A Call to Arms:
The Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission in partnership with
the Lakes Region Planning Commission has secured funding from the Department
of Transportation to conduct a safety study along NH Route 28 from Alton to
the Epsom/Pembroke town line.
Preliminary data collection has begun. This information will be compiled and
presented to a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting in the early spring
of 2009. The background information being collected includes traffic volume,
speed, and vehicle classification counts, zoning and land use data, sign
inventory, pavement conditions, level of service details for vehicles,
bicycles, and pedestrians, and historical vehicle accident data. A
qualification-based selection process to secure a consulting engineer for
assistance in preparing conceptual safety improvements at key location
identified by the PAC will begin in the near future.
The Chichester Planning Board is seeking citizens to assist the planning
commission staff in the development of this study. The primary purpose of
the PAC is to evaluate the existing conditions data, identify, evaluate, and
prioritize corridor-wide areas of concern, and with assistance provided by
the consulting engineer, to develop recommendations for safety improvements.
PAC members will be asked to participate in up to four 2-3 hour PAC meetings
and provide review comments on study report drafts. Ideally, the PAC would
be comprised of approximately 4 people from the Chichester corridor
community.
Already appointed to represent Chichester are Richard Moore and Jamie Pike.
If you would like to participate in this study and learn a little bit more
about the broader picture of the planning community, please contact Jamie at
the Town Offices by calling 798-5350 or emailing at
[email protected].
A retirement
party for Pete Riel, rural carrier on RR3, Chichester for 20 years, 5
months+ was held for him on December 29th by his coworkers from the Epsom
Post Office. It was held at Parker’s Roast Beef and Seafood Restaurant and
graciously hosted by George and Heidi Parker.
Those attending were Peter and Candy Riel, Brett and Karla Brown, Judy
Brackett, Sue Hague, Kevin McCartney, Donna and Jim Lauren, Marx Peterson,
Debbie Mousseau, Jeannie Petschauer, Wally Sorenson and Leo Aubertin.
Following a great meal the festivities began as Jeannie presented Pete with
cards and gifts which included gift certificates, many cards, twenty $1.00
bills folded ten times each (compliments Mayor Frank Quimby), framed
pictures which captured behind the scene shenanigans at the Epsom Post
Office (often of Pete in his many disguises) and many others, including a
dinner fork with a telescopic handle which allows Pete to reach any meal
within 3 to 5 feet (awesome!) Frank Quimby, a retired carrier who worked
with Peter early on and took him under his wing, followed the gift ceremony
with a slight roast of Pete and a trip down memory lane, including many of
Frank’s quips, quotes, stories and poems. Deb Mousseau was photographer for
the evening, capturing many great moments and some pictures not so
flattering.
The evening came to a close when Postmaster, Karla Brown, presented Pete a
Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Postal Service for his 20+
years of dedication. Though the evening ended early, it was 2½ hours of
non-stop camaraderie, stories, jokes and nonsense! Pete retired on December
31st, giving him something to really celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Now - Pete would like to express his thanks.
Thank you to my co-workers for putting up with my antics, off-the-wall
behavior and sense of humor all these years. Had you not allowed me to do it
- I never would have made it 20 years.
The party was a complete surprise and I thank each and every one of you for
making it a fun filled evening. You are the greatest and I will miss you
all.
I would like to thank George and Heidi Parker for opening the restaurant on
their evening off. I wouldn’t have wanted my party anywhere else. I realize
it was a special favor and both of you made it a night I will always
remember. You’re the best!
I want to thank a number of people who, over the years, kept my vehicles
running, more often than not, at an inconvenience to themselves. I
appreciate all the help put in to bailing me out innumerable times during my
career - Brett Brown, Kyle Brown, Ed Brown (Chuck’s Alignment) Ed Mott, Pete
Hammen, Keri Guptill, Kevin McCartney, Mike Hague, and my Dad (aka Clem),
God Rest His Soul, who had to loan me his Jimmy more often than he cared to
remember.
I would also like to thank the Postmasters and OICs I worked under for
allowing me to be me, prankster, joke teller, impersonator and all around
court jester. It made the day go faster for me and hopefully for you too.
Many times you had to rescue me when I broke down, help deliver the route or
deliver it by yourselves. I couldn’t have done it without your help! Thanks
to Hank Stapleton, Royce Elkins, Jim Tullis, Tom Olkovikas, Dan Prescott,
Tina Bowen, and my last victim, Karla Brown.
The next thank you is two fold. It is to my customers, or as I choose to
call you, “my friends and families”. I have tried to bring a personal touch
to my mail delivery over the years and as a result, I have created
friendships and memories that will last forever. First, I want to thank all
of you who gave me gifts for Christmas and my retirement. At this time of
year, I usually put thank you cards in your boxes, but as I am now retired,
I thought it would be nice to thank you publicly in the Suncook Valley Sun.
Your generosity and thoughtfulness are appreciated more than words can
express. Many of your cards held wonderful memories and kind words of thanks
that warmed my heart; for all these things I will be forever grateful!
Secondly, I want to thank all of you who allowed me to feel like a part of
your families. I watched many of your children grow into adults (often
feeling I helped in some small way). You allowed me to give them treats and
make the day more meaningful for all of us. I hope they have fond memories
of our times spent together. I know they meant the world to me.
My thanks wouldn’t be complete without mentioning all my dogs; many of whom
would be waiting by the mail boxes for their daily bone. I looked forward to
seeing them and their variety of tricks, characters and manner of
expression. They were always happy to see me whether I delivered bills or
not. Thanks for allowing me to enjoy their lives.
In closing, I can say I will not miss the hassle of the job, but I will miss
all of you, your children, and dogs more than you know. The cold drinks in
summer, the treats in the mailbox for no special occasion and our brief
conversations, all helped my job bearable and meaningful. Thanks for
everything over the years!
Sincerely and with love, Pete (The Mailman)
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Obituaries
Madeline L. Sanborn
Chichester - Madeline L. Sanborn of Chichester died at her home on
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, surrounded by those who loved her.
She was born on June 24, 1914 in Chichester a daughter of Alvin and Dora
(Leaver) Sanborn. She attended schools in Chichester and Concord. She lived
her entire life in Chichester.
She joined the Chichester United Methodist Church in March 1928. She spent
many years as treasurer and trustee. She was also a member of the
Pastor-Parish Relations Committee.
She was employed for over 43 years for the State of New Hampshire Department
of Employment Security.
She was a member of the Chichester Fire Department Auxilary and a member of
the Chichester Historical Society.
She was predeceased by a brother, Harold F. Ricker; and a sister, C. Estella
Leavitt; a nephew, Kempton Ricker; nieces, Pauline Rand and Elizabeth Cate.
She is survived by a friend, Shirley Kimball; a nephew, Harold Ricker, Jr.;
nieces, Marion Kenneally, Lois McLoud, Rebecca Herbert, and Eleanor Daroska;
and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at Chichester
United Methodist Church, in Chichester.
Burial will be held in the spring in the Leavitt Cemetery in Chichester.
Memorial donations may be made to Chichester United Methodist Church, 2
Canterbury Road, Chichester, NH 03258.
The Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of the arrangements.
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