Names in the News
Todd Blanchard
Todd is a 2009 Epping High School Graduate. He joined the United States Marine Corp in September of 2009 and reported to boot camp in Parris Island. After graduating as a Private First Class, Todd went to Camp Bliss in El Paso, Texas, for training. This past May, Todd joined the fleet in North Carolina at Cherry Point. Two weeks after reporting for duty, Todd was promoted to Lance Corporal. Good going Todd. We are proud of you!
Epping’s Top Ten Seniors
The Epping High School named the top 10 seniors for the Class of 2010. They are:
- Stephanie Arsenault - Valedictorian
- Marissa Bean
- Victoria Goulet
- Erika Grimshaw
- Samantha Hamel
- Victoria Mathews
- David Morejon
- Bre-Ann Perkins
- Kristen Pitkanen
- Kayla Vasseur
Donations needed for Rockingham County 4-H Foundation Benefit Auction
Help local youth by donating new merchandise or gift certificates, large or small, to the 2010 Annual 4-H Benefit Auction! Each year, the Rockingham County 4-H Foundation holds a benefit auction at the Stratham Fair to raise money for youth participating in 4-H activities. This is the foundation's major fundraising event each year. Tax deductible donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated.
The live auction will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 5 p.m. This year, a "penny sale" raffle will be added for smaller items and baskets of items put together by local 4-H clubs, with the drawing held at noon on Sunday, July 25.
Thanks to many generous donations last year, over $4,000 was raised to send local youth to county, state, and national events. The money also supports 4-H youth development programs, and provides continuing education scholarships and recognition for 4-H youth and volunteer leaders.
To donate an item for the 4-H Benefit Auction, or for more information, please contact the Rockingham County 4-H Foundation at rc4hfoundation@gmail.com or call the 4-H office at (603) 679-5616. Donations may also be mailed to the 4-H office at 113 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833.
Epping Garden Club
Attention All Gardeners!
Whether you have an extensive garden or just a few pots on a windowsill, the Epping Garden Club would love to have you join us in our efforts to beautify Epping. Originally formed in 1932, the Epping Garden Club was the very first Garden Club in the state. Newly reformed we have grown from just four members to nearly two dozen in just two short months! You may even have noticed our plant sale at the Memorial Day parade as well as the work that we have done at the library, DAR Park and a few of the triangles around town. In the future we hope to bring back some of our traditional programs such as our Wreath Making class and start some new ones such as a downtown window box contest.
During our May meeting we elected our club officers. Debbie Allen, who some of you may know from her work in the evenings at the library, is our President. Kathy Glass is our Vice-President, Michelle Curtis is our Treasurer, and our Secretary is Mary-Jo Hinkle.
Anyone interested in joining the club can just come to one of our meetings – held at the library the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm or send an email to eppinggardenclub@yahoo.com for more information. We look forward to meeting you!
Epping Lions Club
“We Serve”
Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. Today there are more than 45,000 clubs in 199 countries and geographical areas. Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.
Our Epping Club is now in our second year and going strong. As a Lions club member, you can:
- Make a difference everyday in your community
- Be a part of a worldwide organization
- Grow personally and professionally
- Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues.
- Develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders.
For more information on becoming a Lion, please call or email any of our officers:
Contacts:
Pam Tibbetts, President
lampreygirl@hotmail.com..........679-5572
Steve Colby, Vice President (& website)
stevecolby57@gmail.com...........679-2823
Colleen Palmer, Secretary
colleenmariepalmer@hotmail.com.....679-3554
Jen Adams, Treasurer
jenadams24@comcast.net..........679-8927
Bob Jordan, Vision Chairman
skidoo4us2@gmail.com..................679-5087
Deb Brooks, Eye-glass Collector
lexusreina@comcast.net.............679-5407
Help Support Our Troops All Year Long
If you or a friend or relative has a son or daughter in the armed forces we would like to know. Please give the person’s name to Joyce at the Town Clerk’s office. If you do not want the name publicized, let us know.
Troop flights returning from or going to the Middle East are met at Pease Air Terminal in Portsmouth, NH, by the Pease Greeters, a group of volunteers. The group has over 100 members and they have not missed greeting a flight since 2005. In addition to greeting flights, they also coordinate sending care packages to troops overseas. Packages are sent monthly and items are collected throughout the year.
You can drop anything from the following list to Joyce at the Town Hall or contact JoAnne Schottler at 772-8620 scatlady@aol.com
Pease Greeters Care Package Wish List
| Toiletry items - 8 oz or travel size. No aerosol cans | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chap sticks | Eye Drops | Flip Flops |
| Hand lotion | Shampoo | White socks mid-calf |
| Deodorant | Inner soles | Shave gel in tubes |
| Tylenol | Foot powder | Sanitary items |
| Aspirin | Conditioner | Mouthwash |
| Dental Floss | Handi Wipes | Handwarmers, etc. |
| Food items-individually packed to share | ||
| Cookies | Coffee-1lb | Dried Fruit |
| Nuts | Gum | Tootsie Pops, Rolls |
| Trail mix | Beef Jerky | Granola Bars |
| Pop-tarts | Hard Candy | Freeze Pops |
| Micro-wave popcorn | Slim Jims | Crystal Liight, etc. - on the go drink mixes |
| Fun stuff for the Troops | ||
| Frisbees | Yoyos | Dice |
| Playing cards | Baseballs | Small Nerf Balls |
| Rubik Cubes | Small card games | |
| Items that cannot be sent | ||
| Any food containing pork | Adult books or magazines | |
Other ways to support our troops:
Donate your old cell phone.
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Please make a donation of your old cell phone and provide these soldiers with a much needed connection to their loved ones. There is a drop off box at the Epping Town Hall for your convenience.
If you have any questions or want more information about how you can help the troops, contact Joyce in the Town Clerk’s Office at the Epping Town Hall or call 679-5441 ext 101.
American Legion News
Monthly Breakfast Buffet! Monthly breakfasts will be held Sunday July 11th and Sunday August 8th. Come enjoy a hot Breakfast Buffet! Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, French Toast Sticks, Coffee, Potatoes all piping hot and ready to be enjoyed. Bring your newspaper and your appetite! The Buffet is $6.00 a plate and worth every penny!
ETV Schedule
Channel 22 - ETV - Schedule - live programs
Monday – July 5 & 26, August 9 & 23 - Selectmen - 7 pm
Tuesday – July 6 & August 3 - Water & Sewer - 7 pm
Tuesday – July 27 & August 31 - Firewards - 7 pm
Wednesday - July 14 & August 11 – Recreation – 7 pm
Wednesday – August 18 - Budget Committee - 7 pm
Thursday – July 15, August 5 & 19 - School Committee - 7 pm
Studio E Roundtable with Town Administrator Dean Shankle
Monday, Tues & Wednesday - 6 pm
Friday & Saturday - 12 pm
Monday Meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Tuesday - 7 am
Wednesday - 11 am
Thursday - 3pm
Monday - 2 am
Tuesday meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Wednesday - 7 am
Thursday - 11 am
Monday - 3 pm
Tuesday - 2 am
Wednesday Meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Thursday - 7 am
Monday - 11 am
Tuesday - 3 pm
Wednesday - 2 am
Thursday meetings are rebroadcast:
1/2 hour after meeting
Monday - 7 am
Tuesday - 11 am
Wednesday - 3 pm
Thursday - 2 am
Please consult the ETV Bulletin Board or the Town website at http://www.ci.epping.nh.us for any changes or updates.
You may also see complete programs at your convenience by going to: http://etv22.pegcentral.com
THE CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Meetings are held at 7:15 pm in the Town Hall and are also televised live on ETV-22.
The CWRT does not meet in July and August but the meeting schedule for this fall is:
- 2nd Friday September 10
- 3rd Friday October 15
- 2nd Friday November 12
- No meeting in December
Please contact Vice President Dan Bennis at (603) 679-1453 with any questions or for more information check out the website at: www.cwrt-nh.org
Epping Recreation Department News
Home of the "River Otters" and "Avenue A."
Check out our website for our new look and exciting logos!
Director, Seth Hickey
17 Academy Street
PH: 679-3301 F: 679-3006
rec@townofepping.com
eppingrecreation.org/ avenueayouthcenter.org
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The Recreation Department aims to provide the residents of Epping with a broad selection of recreational, educational, and cultural leisure opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for all residents. We are always working to establish new programs and facilities that meet the community’s changing needs.
REGISTRATION WILL START ON JULY 26TH
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM K-5TH GRADE
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 6TH-9TH GRADE
Pricing for the program will be posted on the recreation website, prices will not be increasing for next year!
Before and After School Programs
Out-of-school programming for youth in Epping, grades K-8.
Registration is now open for the second semester! Space is limited.
Sign up for five, four, three or two days per week for both programs.
$3 per day per child for the before school program
$8 per day per child for the after school program
Payment is due on a monthly basis.
New programs this fall, Kettle Club and Eagle Tracks!
Girls INC.
Mondays 2:45-4:00 pm, Town Library
Girls Incorporated is a program for middle school girls that will be held every Monday after school. Based on Girls Inc national curricula this program provides a safe environment for girls to express themselves and gives them a chance to make sense of the culture we live in as they begin adolescence. Special emphasis will be placed on building positive relationships, getting to know each other, and having fun! Each week will include activities, projects, games, and more.
Girls Incorporated topics will include: questioning the media’s narrow definition of beauty, discussing personal safety and learning self-defense, finding healthy ways to eliminate stress, and learning ways to communicate with one another.
If you have any questions about this program feel free to call Meredith Post, Girls Inc Enrichment Specialist at (603) 841-5529 or MeredithPost@girlsincnewhampshire.org
Summer Programs
Summer Registration has opened. Check eppingrecreation.org for trip details and weekly themes! This will be the summer of fun! Same weekly rates as last year, but twice the fun!
Two Summer Camps – REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR
Grades 1 – 5 at Epping Elementary School “The River Otters”
Grades 6 – 9 at Watson Academy “Avenue A”
Regular day, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Extended day available, both morning and afternoon
Sign up for just the Trips! Listed on our website.
Join us in the afternoons for Archery (1 – 2 pm), Rock Band or Eagle Tracks Survival Program (1 - 3 pm).
For a full listing of trips and summer camp events, visit eppingrecreation.org for youth in grades 1 to 5 and our new web site, avenueayouthcenter.org for youth in grades 6 – 9.
Introduction to Junior Olympics Archery
Class is for children who are new to archery and archery competition. Form and safety will be emphasized. Participants will shoot for achievement levels. Equipment will be provided or bring your own (subject to approval by instructor) Ages 7-17 No experience required. Classes will be held at the Elementary School Field.
One Day Clinic – Introduction to archery, a great way for kids to see if they like it, without having to commit to the program.
July 5th from 1 – 2 pm Cost $15
SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THESE CLASSES
Mondays 1-2 pm
Summer Session 1
July 5th – July 26th
Cost $60 per person
Summer Session 2
August 2nd- August 16th
Cost $45.00 per person
New England School of Archery, INC.
Ceramics
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 pm, Watson Academy
$2 per class, green ware priced separately
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Barbara Young is a multitalented volunteer and instructor. She received her certification with the National Ceramic Association in 1974 and has instructed children and adults in this exciting hobby for years. She has also taught grades 2 and 4, was the Children’s Librarian at the Exeter Public Library and for the past 20 years she has been the school librarian for Epping Elementary School.
OPEN CLASSES: All Youth Ceramics classes are available to children ages 5 and up who have taken a techniques class or other ceramics class before. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, all are welcome. All tools and materials are available at the program. All you would need to bring is your enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity. Open classes are held weekly on Fridays, on an ongoing basis
Red Cross Classes at Watson Academy
July13 - Adult CPR/ AED 6-10:30pm
August 21 - Babysitting Training 9am-3:30pm
August 24 - First Aid 6-10:30pm
Guitar Lessons
Scheduled to accommodate your needs, after school and weekends!
Watson Academy
Guitar Lessons with experienced local musician Joseph K Murphy
Ages 8 – adult
Martial Arts Programs at EES
Both classes are offered in the multipurpose room at Epping Elementary School. Register at Watson Academy. Visit DerryATA.com for program details.
Karate Classes
Grades K-8, Mondays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 pm, $65 per month
This winter!
Ski and Snow Board Lessons
January 5 and continues for 5 weeks
After school on Wednesdays
The price for lessons this year is going up $5 to $125 for groups, Rentals are $60 and helmets are $15. All prices are for the entire 5 weeks of lessons.
There will be bus transportation available for an additional cost.
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Families First of the Seacoast
Parents and kids are invited to weekly “Morning Out” in Epping.
Are you wondering how you will make it through the long summer days with your young children? Do you wish there were other adults you could talk with about parenting issues?
Families First Health and Support Center is partnering with Epping Elementary School and the Family Assistance Network to offer Family Morning Out, a free, relaxed program for kids ages birth through six and their caregivers, this summer. The program is split into two parts. The first half is family time, with play, song circle, creative activities, snack and story. In the second half, children have fun with Families First’s child care staff, while adults enjoy lemonade and informal question and answer sessions with these guest speakers:
July 15: Lamprey Health Care: Immunization Information
July 22: Kathy Stanley-Berting, Epping Elementary and Middle School: School Readiness
July 29: Heather Jones: Breathing and Relaxation
August 6 Dawn Huebner, PhD, psychologist and author: Preschool Behavior and Challenges
August 12: Open Discussion
Family Morning Out meets on Thursdays, July 15 through August 12, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Epping Elementary School. There is no charge to attend, but advance signup is required. Older siblings are welcome. To sign up, call Families First at 603-422-8208 (press 2).
Families First, the Seacoast’s community health center, has been providing parent education for over 15 years and offers a wide range of classes and support groups as well as affordable health care. For more information, visit www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org.
Support for this program comes from the NH Department of Health and Human Services, the Foundation for Seacoast Health, Exeter Hospital, the NH Children’s Trust Fund, the Fuller Foundation, the Town of Exeter and Walmart Distribution Center (Raymond).
