aS Publedock Press gy Farmington New Hampshire Volume 36 Number 12 The Good News Paper December 2015 FARMINGTON TOWN PLAYERS CELEBRATE THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS with A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAL oA CHRISTMAS an Friday, December 11 7:00 PM Saturday, December 12 Town Hall Adwission $8.00 $4.00 $5.00 with a nene toy! Children ander 12 e Probaoed by DEB VAN GELDER MARY BARRON “The Living Nativity’ by Karen Jones and “Rolin’in Bough in Mistotoo Or -Domt Crack Jingle Bell Roc’ by Marta Sitor are Pedicodby Spada Arangeman wth Peneer Grama Serves in. Engaweod, Cold. ‘The Faringlon Town Players unde the guidance The doors will open at 6:30, so aie eal to get of producer, Mary Baron an eto, Deb van good seat. Admin at he dors $8.0 for als Gelder are planing a second production for 2015. tnd $4.0 far children under 12. But you bing The troupe is planning 4 Chrismas Spectacular, new toy to donate mason wl be reduced which promises tobe van evening of festive comedy, $5.00, The show wl be repeated on Saturday, Carls music and mayhem.” The show wllapen on December 2, at 7.00 PM The woupe has been Frisy, December I 7:00PM inthe To Hal elena iam aie* Christmas® continued fom Page 1. sctvely working hard through the fll to build an evening of holiday good will and festive spi. ‘And as usual, they wll deliver as promised. The cnsemble cat will once again take ona variety of ‘les to bring the show to Farmington. "A Christmas Spectacular wil warm your hearts rekindle your spirit, and st the Holiday mood for all ages,” Says ‘producer Mary Baron. Inthe holiday spirit, the ‘uoupe will also support the Firemea's Toy Drive ‘mary asks that audience members "share the spirit of ‘community and the tradition of gift giving by bringing a new unwrapped toy or book, receive $5.00 off the price ofan adult icket, and help the Farmington Fire Department load their coffers with “Toys for their Annual Toy Drive!" ADD SAM'S PIECE HERE. For over 30 years, the Farmington Town Players has taken great pride in presenting a wide varity of enterainment for folks in Farmington and surrounding communities. Your support of Town Player performances allows the troupe to contribute hack to the community through their suppor of other programs that benefit the Town of Farmington. ‘The Farmington Town Players wish to thank all of PxPudbledack ness Publishing Good News in Farmington, NH since 1979 ‘The Putedoc Press published many byan llvouneer att Tohave anew tem rst of elite Considered for pleat, please sbratva ema to Pdaedockres@gma com, tach any patos oF images > Youre slong with your a ame, addres gone omer anderguistn Hf opproprite, 603.755.2525. Arles and photo ae printed at the dren ofthe stl, eminnual and year ates, Weare avaysacing fe ‘eluncestohelp us For more infermston, pase eral or Viste sw Puddocres org. Our Staff Stan Freeda Managing Eator Resta Detwiler. ‘rie Events Caensor Debbie Rees Food & Recipes Dr Thoma Nar, ieath & Wellness Mice, ‘istbution Site Delvery ke Leach, ‘Website & Socal Meda The Puddledock Press Farmington, NH ‘het loyal supporters, ol and new and send their warmest wishes fora joyous, safe, and peaceful holiday season, Start celebrating tis holiday season by attending the 2015 holiday show, Christmas Spectacular! Veteran Troupe member, Beth Van Gelder invites everyone to "Come fr the festivities, stay forthe laughter” SUNDANCE FARM Not OPEN THIS SEASON FOR TREE CUTTING Due to illaess, Sundance Farm on Hometown Road in Farmingtoa, wll not be open for Chrismas Tree cating this year. The farm's owners, Rob and Susan Loker, will miss seeing the many customers who have ‘become frends over the years and hope to reconnect in2016, They wish everyone a most joyous Christmas.” FARMINGTON SELECTMAN, JERRY MCCARTHY, PASSES AWAY Jerry McCarty, age 73, died of natural causes on Friday, November 20, 205. Jery was Selectman in Farmington, having served many ems, also Selerman’s Representative forthe Budget ‘Commie. He served on the Conservation Commitee, he Farmington choo! Board anda iste ofthe Farmington Cemetery Assocation. He als served asa state representative. Mme Lae, amen, 38 «20 858.661 ‘COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICES. ‘Ad Layout» Bsn Card» Bch Saar + Labels» Fers+Newleess Burs Forms = NCR nd Continous Weddle Iitins Woeeing + Cling + Bing Printers ofthe Puddedock Press December 2015 Page 2FARMINGTON SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL SPEAKUP SURVEY Ny “The Farsington Schools ak Ny, parents, stants, and Fe Semi mene to please Progr merow participate inthe National SpeakUp speakUip Survey. The survey ==" opened on October I and will continue through December 18, SpeakUp isa national research project designed to help parents, educators, and community members, share thei eas direly wit schools and national policymakers by providing community members wih mechanism for expressing their views tothe administers st ther eile)’ school and dst about key iaeves impacting their childrens education, Since 2003 Speak Up ha collected and shred the views of nearly 4 milion stadt, teachers, and parents from AIL 0 tts, a well a interatonally. By Participating in Speak Up parents and community ‘embers wal be expresting thir views oa wide audience of our lel, sat, and national policy makers as well asthe business communiy—and Contributing to the national dialog abou science, technology, and preparing students forthe 2st century workforce. ‘The online survey is open to students, educators, patents, and community members; its quick and easy to get involved, You can take the survey for your School, but if your school registers, they wil receive their data back from Project Tomorrow! Encourage your districts to register and participate. To take the Survey visit he link below and select the appropriate ‘button to get started! Itonly takes afew minutes, and the information you provide will help our school ‘oar, town officials, and administrators understand ‘what we think is important bout the education of our children. Please be apart ofthe conversation! We ‘can't do it without you! Please set aside afew ‘minutes to take the survey and encourage your children to do so as well. Survey takers will putin tht 2ip code and then have ther choice of Farmington Schools to select. Students will be asked for their codeword hich i "Farmington’. Please ‘help the schools collect information tat will help shape the fuute of Farmington schools, ‘Access the surveys online at www.speakupdsehoolsorg/Speakup2015/ 0 The Puddledock Press Farmington, NH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL A ‘Success hore were many patejpants inthe Farrington Parks and Recreation’s Annual Pumpkin Festival this year. The afternoon event included, carving and decorating pumpkins, music, ood food, visits with the Farmington Police and Fire Departments and face painting and activities with the Grace Church. 9 HALLOWEEN PARADE SAW A WIDE VARIETY OF COSTUMES AND AGES ‘The Recreation Departments Halloween Parade was wel tended this year, and children of al: ages got to enjoy dressing up as their favorite charac, ‘superhero, villian, or someone completly differ than themselves. The Paraders marched fom the ‘Town Hall through downtown. Local Businesses along the way offered candy and treats tthe araderson thei walk. © December 2015, Page 3pie Human rights are the fundamental rights which every living person is entitled to, and are consicered to be universal right or laws regardless of age, gender, efit, county or time. Human Rights Monta ‘encourages greater awareness of human right, and ‘promotes the continuing struggle to ensure tht all, ‘People have access to life's basic necessites, Tuesday, December 1st Homesteaang Roundtable 600-700 PM Goodwin Library ‘ridoy, December &th olay Tree Ughting 530M Firestation, Main Street Historical Society Holiday after Tre Lighting Miner 7.30 PM. Henry Wison Museum, GoogwinUbrary Sunday, December 6th mustard Seed Cae: Chicken Caciatore 5:00-5:00 PM Congregational Church Tuesday, December Sth ‘community Cinema Polar Excess S30 PM Goodwin Library Fronds ofthe Goodwin brary Meeting ‘600°700 PM Goodwin Library Economic evelopment Committee Meeting '600.M Municipal Bulding Wednesday, December th ‘Senior neo, 10.00 AM Town Hall Thursdey, December 10th “TWitown Democrats Mecting 7700. 800 Pht Neve Durham ibeary ‘Friday, December 1th Farmington Town Players: A Christmas Specacular 700M Town Hall Saturday, December 12th Faring Town Mayers: Chas specaso AROUND THE TOWN 38 eu Decomber 2015 Decenaer 1S HUMAN RISHTS MONTH Saturday, December 19th Avietorian Chistmas on the Farm 53:00PM Farm Museum Miton $10 adult, $5 chia ‘Sunday, December 20h, Mustard Seed Cafe" Che's Choice Potoour 300: 5:00 PM Congregational Church ‘saturday, December 260) ‘Community Brestast 8:00-9:00 AM Congregational church sents on our onine Around the Town Recurring Events Babies and Books: Story Time for children bith ~2 Mondays, 930 and 1:004M Goodwin Library Board of Seectmen Meeting Weehnesdoys 10:00. Town Holl Senior Bingo Wednesdoys, 5:30! Towr Hall Grace Church Farmington Community inner ‘Second and Fourth Mondey of each month a 6:0¢ PM ‘Maric! Bulg. School Boars Meeting Fiat ond Third Monday ofeach ment a 6:30 PM High Scho Libary. Cele of Hope Family Group Fist ond Third Wednesdoy ofthe month 7:00-8:30 ut St Peters Church, Formington, Budget Committee Mesting Fourth Wednesday ofeach month at 7:00 PM ‘municipal Busing Goodwin brary Tastes Meeting ‘hid Thursday ofeach month at 700 PM Henry ison Museum. Pre-School story Te Group (ages 35) Friday rom 9:30~ 1100 AM Goodwin Library Farmington Histol Society Mant, lest Fay, 7.00 PM Henry Wilson Museum IR IT IT) ses BROTHERS DEVELOPMENT, inc sy i Resident & Commercial Ste Work ‘www.BarronBrothers.net park Mulch «Loam Granite «Stine «Paver Wal Block S72 Route 1,Famingn. NH 03836 _03-755.007) “The Puddledock Press Farmington, NE PEASLEE FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Service (603) 755-3535 Farmington, Alton, and Wakefield, NH www-PeasleeFuneralHome.com December 2015, Page 4cc {? WOMAN'S ctus\leuy by Joann Doke The Farmington Woman's Club has been busy in recent weeks. The Woman's Club recently donated $50 tothe Henry Wilson Grange to support their dictionary program, The Grange gives a dictionary to every 3rd grader in Farmington and New Durham. Grange member, Georgiana Nason, recently met with members ofthe club to roceive the donation a hb tg SES { | Pictured are FE members Anite Rehraver, Lola Wace, Elaine Ayla, Grange member Georgians Nason, FWC President Kathy King and FWC mombor Resta Deter In the spirit of giving and goodwill toward the town, thatthe Club fosters, they donated a dishwasher fom thir former chi room tothe Farmington Recreation Department for ther kitchen, T FFWC club members Ante Rehraeur, Rests Detwiler, President Kathy King, present the dishwasher to Recreation Director Rick Conway. ‘The Farmington Womans Club recently hosted their annual Teachers Tea. The tea was well attended by “The Puddledock Press Farmington, NH the staff and administrators of al three schools, The FWC wanted to sow the staf our appreciation for al their efforts. A monetary donation was made to each srincipal Farmington High Schoo! principal Matt Jozokos ‘rocolves a cheek from Past President and longtime Imamber ofthe Farmington Woman's Clb, Loraine Meyer ‘Membership Dues are $15 a yea. The organization ‘was established in 1910 and was instrumental in the establishment ofthe Goodwin Library. The Farmington Woman's Club continues to bea diving and vital force forthe inprovement of Farmington and fur local Community. 2 HoLtDay LiGHTs May SHINE IN FARMINGTON THIS YEAR! ‘The downtown lighting committee has been working ‘had at geting the proper easements in place to hang the lights downtown, Latest report say we may have ‘our holiday lighting downtown this year Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth Your lacal full service sweeps! 755-4835 Wood, Gas or Pelt Staves or Frepiaces, (Chimney Clearing, Liner, Metal Chimneys. Replace Power Veris, Oil Flues & More ‘www.chestnuthillchimney.com December 2015,Society's Novernber meeting, the Rev. Kent Schneider reminded everyone thatthe bicentenary ofthe First Congregational Church — the ‘all, pointy building on Main iret, for those flks ‘ew To foWn is rot that far distant In order that a history canbe preared, as part ofa planned ‘celebration, he ho2es that people can bring forth “ales and tidings a the church and its congregation ‘over the decades. “This put me in mind ofthe late Mr: Oakley, and a ‘Farmington Corner piece ftom almost 30 years ago. “The opening sentence refered toa 1988 presidential ‘candidate, Joe Bicen, whose specches, it had just ‘boon shockingly vealed, contained chunks lifted ftom the repertoire of @ British politician ~and tall went ths Any similarity boween the following article and the first to paragrapis of George Orwell's "1984" isa purely coincidental Bidens Twas a bright col day in Api, and the clock was striking 13. Then it packed in altogether. John Oakley, alfvay tough a cup of Mros's coffee, sighed deeply, and slipped quickly out ofthe variety ‘Hore, but not quickly enough to preveat a wil of frit dust from bowing into the shop. ‘Showing the concer of e protective parent, he {gazed up atthe cack-face on the tower ofthe Congregational Caurh, opposite where he sod, and with an absent-minded gesture tossed his “unfinished Styofsam cup int the gute, before crossing over Main Stret. Bebind him, a balding tarbologist silently materialized to snatch the Abandoned container before the sell wind could bow it way. John gained the stout grey door ofthe church, tured one ofthe ron handles, and wear inside. The buallway smelt of dusty pews and old hymn books and atone end ofit a colored poser, 100 large for “The Puddledock Press Farmington, NH ‘indoor display, had been tacked to wall Te depicted the enormous face of a man about 55, with baleful «eyes that seemed to follow one about as they gazed fiom under a police hat, "Big Brownie Is Watching Yu," the caption beneath the picture ra, ‘Opening a small door off the hallway, John Oakley ‘ame to the foot ofa wooden ladder that disappeared up int the darkness of the church tower where the faulty machinery of the clock was located and with a sprymess that belied his grey hair and lined face, he began to ascend the wor rungs. Iwasa journey of great familiarity tothe repairman because the enormous timepiece, of such pride tothe citizens of Farmington, had been in need of bis fegular ~ indeed, sometimes hourly ~ attentions in fecent yeas. but such love did John Oakley bear {or those enormous cogs and wheels and spindles ‘which comprised the "workings" that his face revealed only affection and patience sprinkled witha scientific inguisitiveness. Reaching the top of the Tad, his hand gripped the fist ofthe cleats mailed to the internal framing ofthe tower, and slowly be ‘roped up the remaining 60 fee, o stand on 8 ‘arrow platform abreast the lock Down inthe street, litle eddies of wind were ‘whining tor paper into spirals and sending Bud cans Tatng along the sidewalk after which the {gabologist would scury, but John was lost o this ‘world, His hand found the candle on an oak beam above him, which he lit, and in the Bicker of ight thrown by its dancing flame, he peered with the rapt ‘concentration ofan engineer atthe bewildering frrangement of levers and counterweighs infront of| him, He hummed gently to himself a he scanned the shadowy cogs and ratchets, and cocked his head sharply and made a clicking noise when he considered that he had spotted the seat ofthe trouble. ae “} Turner Liberty Insurance Good Service! Great Rates! : caller aga cut ines ob 03-7383511 $84 Main Steet Farrar, NH ! Gnsuranes + weiner LIBERTY INSURANCE gia, December 2015 Page 6"Clock continued from Page 6 "Wel soon have you going aga, utd loc,” Sula Oakley informed the machinery with great warmth, his hand reaching up once more to the beam fom Whence he had extracted the candle. This time his hand tightened around a two-by-four, which he swung with astonishing determination at flywheel, striking it with an almighty clang. The entre ‘contraption shuddered, and then, with reluctance, ‘hugged back ito life John carefully replaced the ‘eandle andthe piece of lumber before descending ftom the tower, and emerged, with noticeable satisfaction, onto Main Stet He crossed overt Mross Variety Store and poured himself anther eup of coffe. The word ‘minivictory" formed in his ming, So there itis..a small contribution tothe history of the Fist Congregational Church of Farmington (Git, Today, believe, the clock has Been electrified. Atleast, afew yeats back around '32,000 was spent up in that tower for something, and it probably wasn't for go-plating Mr. Oakley's ‘o-by-four, And now, please relay your memories ofthe vclesiastical institution tothe Reverend Kent. 9 Last MINUTE HOLIDAY SHOPPING "Last Minute Shopping” at Fest Church Congregational, UCC, 63 So. Main Steet, Rochester. Tuesday, December 15th, 4-7PM. ‘Themed gift baskets, handcraft, jams, relish, ‘butternut squash, Christmas items. Ifyou came to the Winter Fair in November (rif you missed it! ‘isis a mini-version with lots of great deals. Join fully accesible. FMI: firstuco@myfaipoint nt, Inup/firstuce met, 603-332-1121. Cardinal's FARMHOUSE SAMPLER / 203 NH Route 1 Farmington, NH 1 603-335-2252 PRIMUTIVES! yw ShopCountryGifis.com "The Fuddledock Press Farmington, Nit ere in the Word iyo. Tie udbledock Frees John Henry Paluszek took this awesome peture of himself with his copy ofthe Puddledock Press in ‘Shanghai, China. Joh spent the fll imester studying Chinese and Chinese culture at the Entel choo of Foreign Language in Hang Zhou China ot-mulled cider. Fellowship Halls His mom, Eileen reveived the photo and-sentit———————— along tothe Puddledoek to share with us all. Thanks to both John and Eileen for your support and readership. Keep those pictures coming, folks! The Pudidledock Press is everywhere... SB SOEPOLA PHYSICAL THERAPY FARMINGTON Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Tell your doctor you chuase to come here 395 NH Route 11 + (603)839-1034 December 2015 Page 7Ratatty ‘by De Thomas Noro Influenza, otherwise nown, asthe fu isa virus that, affects many of us in New ‘Hampshire. This time of ‘year the prevalence of fl infection cases rise, hence flu season. The Centers for Disease Contol (CDO) explains on their website the basics on the fu plus ‘more andl give you a synopsis. The virus tacks the respiratory sysiem and can cause mild to severe illness. We all know the signs and symptoms of the fu, right? You could have fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, stufly nose, muscle of body aches, headaches, feel tired, and maybe vomitng and diarthea. In some peopie it may only cause respiratory symptoms without a fever A person becomes infected through the note, throat for lungs. I's believed to spread mainly via droplet form. You know the expression, “say it don’t spray it"? That's kind ofan obnoxious example, but spreading the fa will also happen when avinw cari coughs or sneezes into the air which contaminates ater people trough the routes ‘mentioned above. Itcan also spread by touching ‘uefae that haste virus on it and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth Here's good resen to ‘wash your hands after touching poblie surfaces ike oor knobs, grocery cart handles and pay phones (shat are those?) Then ofcourse, avoid touch ng ‘your fae unless you know your hands are clean. “Knowing when you or someone else hs the fi can ‘be tough at fist. Adults may be infected for awhole ay before showing any symptoms and 1-4 days for children. That's enough time to pass the viruson to ‘others before suspecting a person was sick in he first place. Adults can remain contagious for bout 5-1 days after you get sick. Itcan lat longer ‘hilden and those with weakened immune systems. ‘Everyone i at risk for getting the fu. There are Some people who are at greater risk for more severe ‘complications once infected. Ths includes older ‘people, children, pregnant women, and if you have asthma diabetes or heart disease. ‘Once you get the fy, it could make other conditions {you have worse or even eause other conditions like ‘bacterial pneumonia, ear infection, sinus infections, swelling ofthe brain, and dehydration. Who needs that, right? We needa game plan to battle against geting sick in the frst place. Inthe case ofthe fu, the best defense isa god offense! Lets take care to keep ourselves safe and the ones around us safe, 100. Get vaccinated. The fu shot is made available at your doctor's office, medical clinies and some pharmacies. Did you know there are different types ‘off shots too? You won't relly be shopping round for the best deal, your doctor wil choose for you based on your age and reason fr vaccination ‘There are3 types of influenza: type A, B, and C. ‘This time of year, we're talking about seasonal ft shots to protect against two influenza A viruses (HINT and HSN2) and an infuenza B virus. You ‘ight be wondering about the swine fu and bird HIN is also known asthe swine fu so you get protected from that witha flu shot, The bird fu is not ‘irculting in this county ike the others do so ‘vaeinaton isnt par ofthe seasonal recommendation. Remember, the fu shot cannot ‘ive you the fu so don't use that as an excuse to not sctit Ifyou are concerned about the possible side effects, discuss thi with your doctor. Ifyou are around children or work in healthcare, the ‘CDC recommends you always get the fl shot each year This is the best defense because you ae likely te come in contact with aher people who may be infected, knowingly or unknowingly. Your chances of geting infected and passing it on to others is reduced withthe lu shot. Children 6 months and older ae recommended to get the fl vaccine. However, ifa child is younger than 6 months, i's too carly to get the flu shot. Children in tis age group fre at greater tsk for more serious complications ‘once infected withthe fu so it's important everyone round that child is vaccinated 1 prevent passing it Here are some other tips to eep you and the fu from continued on Page ."Inflaensa” “The Puddledock Press Farmington, NH December 2075 Page 8“Influenca” continued from Page 8 being "bests" this year. Wash your hands ffequently. Regula soap is recommended over ant- ‘bacteria soaps por the Food and Drug ‘Administration (FDA), You should wash long ‘enough to sing the "Happy Birthday” song twize ‘Alcobol-based sanitizers work well if you can't ‘wash with water. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, Use a tissue and throw iin the trash immediately. Then go wash your hands again. Avoid people who are sick because they may be infectious. Clean and disinfect surfaces that were touched by others, especially if you know they are sick. Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, and ‘mouth. And if you are sick, avoid other people Decause even though you area nice person, you ‘might get them sick accidentally. That's not nie you do get sick and suspect the fu, consult your products. In addition to erats, a variety of ‘homemade holiday pies were available for sale. -ast "year we sod over 100 pies, ‘Along with crafts and pes, numerous itema were available for rife. The Boy Scouts provided a varity of Incheon items at their concession stand. Proceeds from the event benefit ‘the Farmington Woman's Club's ‘Community Service and Scholarship Fund. a FARMINGTON WOMAN'S CLUBINTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE A Bic Success "he Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration was held on 7 November 22, a 400 PM, atthe Fst Congregational Church on Main Steet in Farmington, Along withthe Fist Congregational Church, the Advent Church and St, Pete’ Catholic Chxrch participated i service celebrates twenty four yeas of the Interfaith Food Pantry, which is housed at the First Congregational Church and in by Don Marble. 2 ‘The Pudiledock Press Farmington, NH December 2015,Tee fi SD December 2015. ‘Come in for a nice selection of holiday trees, garlands, wreaths, and assorted decorations! GAS geron’s Home and Garde, ag ae ca so CANE ey Se = ledock Press| Page 14