On Tuesday, May
5th at 7:00 the Chichester Town Library is holding a very exciting program.
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will be on hand to
talk with us about old and rare books, as well as appraise your literary
treasures. Kenneth has appeared on the PBS series, Antique Roadshow.
Birthdays
this week are: April 29 - Chris Poulin; April 30 - Joshua Stone; May
1 - Timothy Harris, and May 5 - Cecil White.
Chichester Grange will meet on Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. upstairs
in the Grange Hall. The Mother’s Day program will be presented by
Carolee Davison. Ina Hilliard is in charge of refreshments. Final
plans will be made for the Award’s Night on May 20. A Memorial Day
observance for Chichester will also be discussed.
Here are
some titles that have recently been added to the shelves of the
Chichester Town Library: R Is for Ricochet by Sue Grafton (audio);
The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman; Water Car, How to Turn Water
into Hydrogen Fuel by James Robey; Black Elk Speaks (Audio); Crow
Lake by Mary Lawson; Green Home Improvement
- 65
Projects That Will Cut Utility Bills, Protect Your Health and Help
the Environment by Daniel D. Cheras, PhD; Pope John XXIII by Thomas
Cahill; Kate & Allie - Season One (DVD); and The Founders’ Second
Amendment Origins of the Right to Bear Arms by Stephen Pl Holbrook.
Alternate
Members Needed Chichester Heritage Commission
On March 14th,
2009, the Town of Chichester voted by majority vote to accept warrant
article #20 which stated, “To see if the Town will vote to establish a
Heritage Commission in accordance with the provisions of RSA 673 and RSA 674
and to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a commission of seven members
consisting of the following: two from the Conservation Commission, two from
the Historical Society, two from the Planning Board, and one from the
governing body, plus two citizens as alternate members.”
Names are now
being accepted for alternate members. If interested, contact Lucille Noel
at798-5709 or Lisa Stevens at 798-5350 by Friday, May 8th.
A Heritage
Commission member must be a resident of the town in which the commission has
been established. Terms are for three years, with staggered initial terms.
Members should be interested and able to understand, appreciate and promote
the purpose of the Heritage Commission. Members having experience and
interest in construction, architecture, local history, Preservation and
restoration projects would help a commission in its charge to preserve
community character.
Heritage
Commission members are allowed by statute to serve on other boards and
commissions at the same time as parallel service can add depth of
information and enhance the decision making process. Commission duties and
powers are set forth in RSA 674:44-b. The commission cannot extend its
powers beyond those outlined in the statute.
The Chichester
Heritage Commission is an advisory commission. It acts as a voice for
protecting historical and cultural resources within the community. A
heritage commission helps and advises other local boards and commissions,
conducts survey work, educates the public concerning historical and cultural
resources, and serve as a catalyst for revitalization and preservation
efforts.
The
Budget Process
By Rep. Sally
Kelly
I want to give
you an update on the state budget and explain the process. I realize
as we sit for hours at the State House, that what has become second nature
to me today certainly wasn’t the case before I was elected!
The budget is
initially created by the Governor and then presented to the House of
Representatives. It is then scrutinized over many long hours by
members of the Finance and Ways and Means committees. The Finance
Committee reviews line by line all of the cost items and the Ways and Means
does the same on the revenue side. For the first time both committees
traveled around the state to conduct public hearings to hear from those who
are unable to travel to Concord. One of our own representatives, Rep. Frank
Davis serves on Ways and Means and has spent extensive time as a member of
this dedicated group.
The feedback was
incorporated (along with yours who have communicated with us!) and the
revised budget came to the full House for our examination, questions and
votes. I know from my e-mails, conventional mail and phone calls, your
key concerns include: state retirement issues, the Disability Wait List,
LCHIP and alternative means of revenue for the state.
This is a very
difficult year for many of us regarding our own personal budgets as well as
that of our state. Due to extreme revenue shortfalls, significant cuts
need to be made in the state budget. Some issues like those regarding
the health care for those who took early retirement from the state are only
being suggested at this point for a 2 year period. The House also
revised this item from a flat rate to a percentage so those at the lowest
side of the income scale will not pay as much as those at the top. We
also restored a portion of the funding to LCHIP and the Disability Wait
List. Many of you have suggested we impose either a sales or income
tax. Neither are in the current plan, primarily because the Governor
has vowed to veto either proposal.
The budget is now
in the hands of the Senate where it will go through a similar process that
it went through in the House. There is no guarantee that any of our
changes will be part of the final budget.
After the full
Senate vote, it returns to the House as a Committee of Conference, this is
where Representatives of the House and the Senate sit down together to work
out the differences between the two proposals. Both the full House and
the Senate then vote again and then it goes to the Governor for his
signature. This last step will most likely be happening in mid to late
June since we adjourn on June 30th and reconvene at the beginning of
January.
On behalf of
Reps. Davis and Schuett, we appreciate your support and all of your
communication with us. Please, continue the stream of dialogue!
Respectfully
yours,
Sally Kelly
63 Horse Corner
Rd
798-5806
[email protected]
Out Of
Your Attic Thrift Shop News
By Ruthi True
Spring
The daffodils
have sprung up and the croci are out in my yard so I guess it really is
Spring, finally. With Spring along come people at the thrift shop wanting
garden items, whether it is a garden shovel, garden gloves or a bird bath.
Everyone looks for items to make their yards look better. Little boys want
trucks for the sand box while someone else wants the sandbox. Hikers start
looking for backpacks, outdoor camping chairs and camping equipment. So if
you have anything springy and are no longer in need of it, the thrift shop
in Chichester will be glad to take it if it’s in good shape. One thing we
DON’T WANT ARE OLD RUSTY BIKES left at the shop when we’re closed as it’s
not fair to the other folks who rent space.
We are now
working on birthday party kits for some of the local welfare offices so that
during these economic times the kids still get to have a party since we
found out that the economy has taken this away from some less fortunate
families. As money allows, we try to do a number of things for the local
communities. When you help support us, we try to give back to our
local folks.
April is
volunteer month so go do your part at the library, nursing home, assisted
living facility, local school, thrift shop, church, food pantry, homeless
shelter. Perhaps help an elderly neighbor rake a lawn. There are so many
ways to volunteer and you might find it gives you a great feeling.
Wish List This
Week:
1) Animal carrier
for Pittsfield lady.
2) Electric
griddle for Barnstead lady.
3) Flour sifter
4) Scrabble game,
adult version.
Letter To
The Editor
Chichester
residents, it’s time to pay attention to our lone-elected representative,
Sally Kelly, who continues her irresponsible votes in Concord.
Most recently,
Kelly voted for gay marriage, for medical marijuana, to repeal the death
penalty, and for transgender rights. I take issue with Kelly’s votes and
don’t believe they properly represent the majority of Chichester citizens.
Do Chichester
citizens support changing the marriage definition that has existed for
centuries and has ensured strong family and social growth? I’m talking about
normal families with a man and woman who can have children, who should be
encouraged, not a made-up definition that is being forced down society’s
throats.
Do Chichester
citizens support medicinal marijuana use, considering the AG and the Police
Chiefs have described huge problems it will create when enforcing existing
laws? With all the legal drugs available, is marijuana the only
remedy? Or is this a step toward legalization, which will only increase the
huge societal drug problems we already have?
Do Chichester
citizens support repealing the death penalty for murderers like Addison, who
shot Officer Briggs dead in cold blood? The AG and Police Chiefs support
dissuading criminals from killing law enforcement, but Kelly knows better.
As an attorney, I understand conviction concerns, but also realize that
convicted murderers in death-penalty cases get more legal support than any
other U.S. Citizen.
Do Chichester
citizen support creating special protections for transgender people? Kelly
supports creating a special status for this tiny special interest group,
while continuing to whittle away at normal citizen’s rights, to even object
to this sort of behavior.
Kelly may be a
nice person, but it is time to separate being nice, from true leadership and
proper representation.
J. Brandon Giuda
Chichester, NH
On Monday, March 30th, Chichester Central School recognized the students who
demonstrate the five ideals of the National Junior Honor Society;
Scholarship, Character, Service, Citizenship, and Leadership. This was the
first induction ceremony held at Chichester Central School and the following
students were inducted into the chapter: Meredith Marshall, Hayley Chevrette,
Dyllan Dupont, Jessica Bonacorsi, Miranda McCrea, Megan Morey, Abigail
Pickney, Suzanne Fraher, Jordan Dahl, Kara Dugas, Delaney Poirier, Justin
Banks, Larissa Amour, Marissa Bates, Kasey Lee Williams, and Lyla
Boyajian. The Chichester Chapter for the NJHS, along with Student Council,
have planned their first service project; Raising money for The Merrimack
Rock ‘n Race to benefit the Payson Center for Cancer Care at Concord
Hospital.
Obituaries
Paul L. Bruillard
Jr.
Chichester - Paul
L. Bruillard Jr., 72, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Concord Regional
Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House in Concord.
Born in Waltham,
Mass., he was the son of Paul L. Sr. and Mildred (Finn) Bruillard.
Mr. Bruillard
worked as a truck driver for Poultry Products in Hooksett for many years. He
also worked at Banks Chevrolet and Bering Lock & Safe in Concord.
He enjoyed
camping, and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting,
playing hockey, attending fairs, and playing with his two dogs, Rusty and
Tramp. He was a member of the Belmont Snow Machine Club.
Survivors include
his son Alan Aiken and his wife, Jennifer, of Concord; four daughters,
Juanita Sabean of Concord, Valerie Watterson and her companion, Gene
Barriault, of Pembroke, Teresa Currier and her husband, William, of
Sarasota, Fla., and Linda Morreale and her husband, Edward, of Laconia; 11
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was
predeceased by his wife, Violet Bruillard, in 2007, and his son Paul L.
Bruillard II.
A funeral service
was held Monday, April 27, 2009, at the Bennett Funeral Home, Concord.
Burial took place
at the Soucook Cemetery in Concord.
Bennett Funeral
Home of Concord was in charge of arrangements.