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The 1 Loudon Ledger PUBLISHED BY THE LOUDON COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL December 2006 Chichester Road Bridge Finished — Volume 8, Issue 12 I Road Open! Inside This Issue… 2 Town Office Hours Submission Policy 2007 Ledger Schedule 3 Loudon Congregational Church Church of the Nazarene 4 Maxfield Public Library 5 Young at Heart Chichester Road is Boating Education Classes Your Tax Bill at a Glance now open to through traffic. 6 MVSD News This new bridge 7 “Give Cancer the Boot” B l looks quite a bit a 8 A Look at Loudon History c different from the k Breakfast with Santa Quit Smoking Programs old one — its wider and the road has 9 LYAA News been raised and 10 What’s Cookin’! leveled. Great job! 11 Loudon Wildlife 12 Kids Page 13 Loudon Cub Scouts Cross Brook Rd. Construction 14 Girl Scouts 15 MCCA News John O. Cate Van Garage Lions Club News 16 American Legion Making Progress Fish & Game Seeks Award t is amazing what can be accom- Nominations OHRV Safety Course Offered Iplished when a group of talented men get together. On Saturday Nov. 17 CRVNA 4th, a cold and windy day, a mini barn Selectmen’s Minutes raising began. Putting their expertise 21 Planning Board Minutes and equipment to work were: Roy 24 Zoning Board Minutes Maxfield, State Rep.; Jim McNeil, 27 December Calendar of Events Fire Captain; Mike Labonte, of Labonte Enterprises; Russ Pearl, Selectmen Roger Maxfield, Steve Ives, and Dusty Bowles, Tim Barton of Barton Logging, his son Timmy Mission Statement… and Tom Jamilkowski of Daneu To provide a comprehensive Trucking. Dunkin Donuts’ generous donation of coffee and donuts helped source of information and supply a little heat. First the sides education about business, went up, then the ends, and finally government, and community some trusses on the roof. Without Tim organizations within Loudon in Barton’s crane equipment this would have taken considerably more time order to facilitate and and effort to achieve. encourage informed citizen Barbara and Judy Jamilkowski participation. served sandwiches and drinks to help get them through a full days work. Great job guys! There is more to come so stay tuned. Any volunteers The Selectmen are looking for the oldest will be more than welcome as there is resident of Loudon to present the Boston still a lot to do. Our very best wishes for a speedy Post Cane. If you think you qualify, recovery go out to Dave Nicholson, please contact the Loudon Selectmen’s our Treasurer and faithful attendant. We miss you, Dave. I Office at 798-4541. 2 Page 2 The Loudon Ledger — www.loudonnh.org December 2006 Town of Loudon Office Hours Loudon Ledger Submission Policy Selectmen’s Office ll groups, organizations, individuals, etc. are encouraged to submit articles to the ALoudon Ledger. Special events, landmark anniversaries or birthdays, “attaboys,” etc. PO Box 7837 • 798-4541 are all welcome. Selectmen meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Building. Please note, however, that the Ledger will uphold its mission: Mon.–Thurs.: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. • Tues. evenings: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. To provide a comprehensive source of information and education about business, government, and community organizations within Loudon in order Town Clerk to facilitate and encourage informed citizen participation. PO Box 7837 • 798-4542 We will also follow our Articles of Agreement, which are on file with the Secretary of Mon.: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. • Tues.: 3 p.m.–9 p.m. • Wed.–Thur.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. State: The corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in any political Planning/Zoning Board campaign on behalf of any political party or candidate for public office, nor PO Box 7837 • 798-4540 shall it sponsor or endorse any plan or proposition that does not facilitate The Planning Board Meets the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in or encourage informed citizen participation. the Community Building. The Zoning Board meets the fourth Thursday of the In other words, any article submitted must present all sides of an issue in a factual, month at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Building. unbiased manner so that the reader may form his/her own opinion based on the informa- tion presented. To paraphrase Eric Severard: “You should elucidate but not advocate.” Mon.–Thurs.: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. • Tues. evenings: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Articles should be submitted to the Loudon Communications Council, P.O. Box 7871, Loudon, NH 03307. They may be emailed to [email protected]. From there, Tax Collector they will be forwarded to the Council for review before they are inserted in the Loudon PO Box 7844 • 798-4543 Ledger. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Raymond Cum- Tues.: 3 p.m.–9 p.m. • Wed.–Thurs.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. mings, chairperson of the Council, 798-3128. I Police Department: Emergencies: 911 PO Box 7059 • 798-5521 Classified Ads are available. Please mail your ad copy, along Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m.–4:00 p.m. with a check payable to LCC, to PO Box 7871, Loudon, NH 03307. A 1–3 line, 1-column ad will cost $10. Code Enforcement A 4–5 line, 1-column ad costs $15. PO Box 7059 • 798-5584 Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Fire Department: Emergencies: 911 “The Loudon Ledger” 2007 Schedule B PO Box 7032 • 798-5612 l a The Fire Department holds its general meeting on the second Monday of the January 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 12/15 Council Meeting: Mon. 12/17 c k month at 7:30 p.m. in the Safety Building. To obtain a fire permit, please stop February 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 1/19 Council Meeting: Mon. 1/22 by the station weekdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 2/16 Council Meeting: Mon. 2/19 Fire permits for the weekend need to be obtained during these times. April 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 3/16 Council Meeting: Mon. 3/19 Loudon Elementary School May 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 4/13 Council Meeting: Mon. 4/16 7039 School Street • 783-4400 The School Board meets the second Monday of the month at 7:15 p.m. June 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 5/18 Council Meeting: Mon. 5/21 Call the Superintendent’s Office for meeting location. July 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 6/15 Council Meeting: Mon. 6/18 Transfer Station August 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 7/13 Council Meeting: Mon. 7/16 Tues. & Thurs.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Winter) September 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 8/17 Council Meeting: Mon. 8/20 Tues.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • Thurs.: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Summer) • Sat.: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. October 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 9/14 Council Meeting: Mon. 9/17 Loudon residents can purchase facility stickers at the transfer station for $1.00. See the attendant. November 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 10/19 Council Meeting: Mon. 10/22 Highway Department December 2007 Ad & Copy Deadline: Fri. 11/16 Council Meeting: Mon. 11/19 Road Agent: David Rice • 783-4568 Mon.–Fri.: 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. PLAN YOUR ADVERTISING IN ADVANCE! TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: Samantha French/783-4601 Maxfield Public Library Librarian: Nancy Hendy • 798-5153 DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES: 5 Mon.: 1–7 p.m. • Tues.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. • Wed.: 1–9 p.m. Business Card 4 ⁄8"W x 2"H $35.00/issue 5 3 Thurs.: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. • Sat.: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 1/8 Page 4 ⁄8"W x 3"H — or — 2 ⁄16"W x 6"H $50.00/issue 3 5 1/4 Page 9 ⁄8"W x 3"H — or — 4 ⁄8"W x 6"H $65.00/issue John O. Cate Memorial Van 3 5 3 798-5203 (Mondays only) to schedule a ride. 1/2 Page 9 ⁄8"W x 6"H — or —4 ⁄8"W x 11 ⁄4"H $115.00/issue 3 3 For more information or on other days, call Barbara Cameron: 783-4534 Full Page 9 ⁄8"W x 11 ⁄4"H $230.00/issue Blessed Hope Food Pantry of Loudon Purchase an advertising contract for 30 Chichester Road Open most Wednesdays from 2–3 p.m. or for emergencies. the entire year and SAVE 10%! For more information, call Rev. Henry or Betty Frost: 783-4540 CLIP AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! Loudon Representatives Merrimack County — District 6 Claire D. Clarke: 437 Daniel Webster Hwy., Boscawen, NH 03303-2411 The Loudon Ledger James W. Danforth: 50 Kilcare Rd., Andover, NH 03216-3210 is published monthly by the Loudon Communications Council, Priscilla P. Lockwood: 435 Northwest Rd., PO Box 1, Canterbury, NH PO Box 7871, Loudon, NH 03307. 03224-0001 Council Members: Ray Cummings, Kris Tripp, Dottie Mulkhey, Mary Ann Steele, Tricia Roy D. Maxfield: 7126 School St., Loudon, NH 03307-0911 Ingraham, Emily Bracey, and Amanda Masse. Joy K. Tilton: 4 Hill St., Northfield, NH 03276-1611 Editorial Submissions may be mailed to PO Box 7871, Loudon, NH 03307 or sent via Frank A. Tupper: PO Box 92, Canterbury, NH 03224-0092 email to: [email protected] Senators — District 07 All editorial submissions are approved by the Council before publication. Robert B. Flanders: PO Box 1, Antrim, NH 03440-0001 Advertising: Samantha French — 783-4601 / [email protected] 3 December 2006 www.loudonnh.org — The Loudon Ledger Page 3 Loudon Where to Worship in Loudon Congregational Faith Community Bible Church Pastor Jeff Owen Church News: Hilltop 334 North Village Road, Loudon, NH 03307 • 783-4045 Summer Worship: 9:30 a.m.