Sage Farm Antiques to Host 100 Vendor Antique, Vintage and Repurpose Show at Rochester Fairgrounds in October!!

Sage Farm Antiques Autumn Spectacular

Dates: Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th

Hours: 10AM to 5PM Friday and Saturday 10AM to 4PM Sunday

Location: Rochester Fairgrounds, 72 Lafayette Road, Rochester, NH

Event Details:

Sage Farm Antiques has been in business 15 years and we are going to celebrate in a big way! We've leased the Rochester Fairgrounds in Rochester, NH for a show that will feature 100 antique, vintage and re-purposed dealers along with live music and food vendors.

Designers Sarah Richardson and Tommy Smythe, hosts of Sarah's House series on HGTV, will present twice on Saturday. Tickets available on our web site for $24.00. SEating is limited and you do need an entry pass for Saturday as well which is $10.00 Sarah and Tommy will be discussing incorporating antiques and vintage finds into new design.

John Bruno of the PBS series Market warriors will do appraisals and a presentation on pocket watches and pin ups on Sunday the 4th. On Friday the 2nd he will do a presentation on  a subject yet to be finalized, but we're leaning towards Jadeite, as John has a fantastic collection himself.

Michael Osacky of Baseball In The Attic will be running appraisals on Sunday as well, along with a presentation on sports collectibles.

The band Wellfleet will be performing Friday, Ryan Brooks Kelly Band will perform on Saturday and Shanna Stack Band will join us on Sunday. Voted the best Country band in NH!

Bring your trucks, vans and trailers! We're going to have furniture and decor for your home and garden galore! This is a fun show you don't want to miss!

James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to Host 5K Road Race on October 17. Rochester and Virtual Runners Welcome.

 

 

 

 

Obituary: Evelyn M. Downs

 

 Evelyn M. Downs

June 25, 1920 - August 25, 2015

Lebanon, ME – Evelyn M. Downs, 95, departed from her earthly home surrounded by family, and entered her eternal home in heaven and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 25, 2015.

Born June 25, 1920, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Everett and Rhona (Willey) Wallingford.

Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother. Married on March 27, 1942 to Carl W. Downs she adored her family, showering them with love and quiet guidance. She was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her loving nurturing spirit included not only her family, but also touched many others who needed a place of warmth, love, and acceptance.

Evelyn was a longtime member of Union Freewill Baptist Church in West Lebanon, Maine where her faith was evident to her church family and friends.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband of 72 years Carl W. Downs. She is survived by her beloved dog Sam, son Paul Downs and wife Peggy of Frostproof, FL; daughter Rebecca Curtis and husband Donald of Clifton, ME; daughter Rose Davis and husband Raymond of Lebanon, ME; and her son Wayne Downs and wife Vicky of Lebanon, ME; her grandson Anthony Downs and wife Mary of Westfield, PA; also several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit Saturday August 29th from 10-11 AM at the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St. Rochester, NH. A celebration of life will follow at 11AM in the chapel officiated by Pastor Jeffrey Butland of the Union Freewill Baptist Church and Rev. R.L. Morgan from Grace Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in the New Cold Spring Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the Union Freewill Baptist Church, PO Box 1005, Lebanon, ME 04027.

Rochester's "Night Out" Quite Possibly A Summer Highlight for Area Families!!

Wednesday evening I popped on over to Rochester's "NIGHT OUT" at the Rochester Commons. WHAT an event!!!
Sponsored by Bridging the Gap and Rochester's Guyer Travel International, this had to be the highlight of the summer for many Rochester area families.
FREE showing of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", on a SUPER SIZED portable movie screen, FREE Popcorn, FREE music, FREE Popcorn, and FREE school supplies!!
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) was also there with a Mother and Infant changing, nursing, and relaxation station including rocking chairs, comfy changing tables and diaper wipes.
There were over 1500 people in attendance, children played, families enjoyed the music and movies, and Guyer Travel International handed out over 250 backpacks filled with FREE school supplies to area students!!

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" carries a PG rating (for just a minor bit of rude humor) and grossed over $65 million at the box office when it was released in 2010. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Author Jeff Kinney, and was produced by Thor Freudenthal for 20th Century Fox.

We're glad to see Dillon Guyer's Community Event do so well and look forward to attending more of his future Rochester events!!

GREAT Evening of History and Patriotism in Milton NH. Sponsored by Soldiers Helpers of Rochester.

I traveled over to Milton, NH tonight for the presentation on the Roosevelt Funeral Train at the American Legion Hall.
Sponsored by Rochester's "Soldier's Helpers"

 14 Year old Kyra Eastman led the group of about 25 people in
"The Star Spangled Banner".
There was a brief introduction of "Soldiers Helpers" and I'm DULY impressed with their efforts to send CARE packages to the overseas troops!! I've spoken with the founders about possibly coming to speak when we install the new... flag pole at the Lebanon Fire and EMS Blaisdell Corner Station!!
UNH's Professor Carl Lindblade spoke for over an hour on the Roosevelt Funeral Train. Very informative and educational for all who attended!! Professor Lindblade was there on a volunteer basis, but a "hat" was passed to provide him with a stipend for his time.
There were many items donated for Soldiers Helpers to create CARE packages for overseas troops. According to co-founder Alice Greenleaf, there are American Troops in over 60 foreign countries around the world, all needing a friendly hello or a little special touch from home. Soldiers Helpers has been providing a little American love by providing Christmas Cards and CARE packages since 2003.
The group also covers the Guardian Class for Honor Flight New England about 6 times per year. Honor Flight brings WWII Veterans to Washington DC to view the monuments. Only recently Honor Flight has begun taking applications from Korean War Veterans as well. This trip is FREE to the veterans and is something that the group wishes all veterans would be able to attend.
If you are a WWII or Korean War Veteran, please let Soldiers Helpers know and they will help you with the process of being able to attend one of Honor Flight New England's 6 trips per year to Washington.
You can contact them via e mail at pudgyaunt99@aol.com
Or to learn more about Soldiers Helpers, or Honor Flight New England, you can access their website at: http://www.soldiershelpers.com

I would like to thank Soldiers Helpers, the Milton American Legion, and Professor Carl Lindblade for an AMAZING night of history and learning!!

Kraft Heinz Recalls Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon for Possible Spoilage Problem

 

 

 

August 25, 2015

Kraft Heinz Foods Company of Newberry, SC, is recalling approximately 2,068,467 pounds of turkey bacon products that may be adulterated because it may spoil before the “Best When Used By” date, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday. The problem was discovered by the establishment during an investigation into spoilage-related consumer complaints.

FSIS has not received any confirmed reports of adverse reactions related to the consumption of these products. However, the company has received reports of illness related to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The turkey bacon was produced between May 31, 2015, and Aug. 6, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:

• 56-oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic-wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer “Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 4470007633 0, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 24 AUG 2015 through 26 OCT 2015.
• 36-oz. cardboard boxes (containing three plastic-wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon “Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154874 8, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 28 AUG 2015 through 20 OCT 2015.
• 48-oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic-wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon “Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC  0 7187154879 3, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 3 SEPT 2015 through 30 OCT 2015.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “P-9070” inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as the line number “RS19”. These items were shipped nationwide and exported to the Bahamas and St. Martin.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Kraft Heinz Consumer Relations Center at (800) 278-3403.

Lebanon Breast Cancer Survivor to Participate in the AVON 39 Breast Cancer Walk.

To Lebanon resident, Kelly Drinkwater ONeil, fighting Breast Cancer is a personal challenge.

Kelly, a Lebanon residen and Breast Cancer survivor herself,

wants the chance to help other Breast Cancer Warriors get through the process and WIN!!

 

So Kelly will be participating in the July 9-10, 2016 AVON 39 Breast Cancer Walk in Boston.

 

Why are we talking about this now??

 

Because Kelly has made herself a heck of a goal!!

She has made a personal goal of raising $5,000

towards helping to find a cure for Breast Cancer!!

 

The AVON 39 is a 2 day event in which Survivors and Supporters will walk 39.3 miles in the Boston area in order to fund recipients such as, Boston Medical Center, Boston University, Community Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Partners Healthcare Systems, Silent Spring Institute, Smilow Cancer Hospital @Yale - New Haven, Tufts Medical Center, YWCA of Malden and the YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts.

If you would like to donate even a small dollar amount

in order to help Kelly reach her $5,000 goal,

PLEASE click on her Fundraising page

HERE

https://secure2.convio.net/avon/site/SPageServer?pagename=%2Fwalk_donation&s_trID=2482&s_proxy_constituentId=7931271&s_subsrc=bfDskFbPfMsg&s_src=boundlessfundraising

We'll be following along with Kelly

and wishing her all the luck in the world as she prepares and trains for the AVON 39!!!

Farmington NH Football Booster Program is Collecting Your Unwanted Shoes!!

 

The Farmington Five-Hundred Boys and Girls Club

invites you to their

FREE CAR WASH**

and

Bake Sale

 

FARMINGTON OLD TOWN HALL

Main Street @ Blouin St.

(across from Crowley's Store)

Farmington, New Hampshire

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015

ALL DAY!!

 

**Car Wash Donations GREATFULLY accepted!!

 

 

FARMINGTON TIGERS FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB

will ALSO be there

COLLECTING YOUR OLD SHOES!!

 

That's right!!

Here's the chance to clean out your closet and help a local sports Football Team!!

The Farmington Tigers Football Booster Club

is collecting old shoes.

Condition does NOT Matter!!

 

A company takes these old shoes and refurbishes them for distribution

in

Third World Countries.

 

Farmington, NH Football Program

will benefit

70 cents per Pound

For YOUR unwanted shoes!!!

 

DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!

REUSE, REPURPOSE, RECYCLE!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW TOTALS in the LEBANON FIRE and EMS Blaisdell Corner Flagpole Replacement Fund!!!

 

OUR FLAG POLE FUND

HAS ALMOST

REACHED ITs GOAL!!

 

BALANCE AFTER THE LEBANON FESTIVAL

$669.75

 

Today We Received a Lovely Note from

STATE REPRESENTATIVE KAREN GERRISH

Containing a $50 Donation!!!

 

 

THANK YOU STATE REP GERRISH!!

 

NEW TOTAL: $669.75

 

Balance Due to Fund the

LEBANON FIRE AND EMS

BLAISDELL CORNER STATION FLAGPOLE REPLACEMENT

 

$171.56

 

YOU ARE MAKING THINGS HAPPEN IN LEBANON!!

WATCH For the FINAL BALANCE COLLECTION!!

ALL DONATED BY OUR WONDERFUL

LEBANON MAINE CITIZENS!!

 

LOOK WHAT YOU CAN DO

WHEN YOU WORK TOGETHER!!

 

 

 

Milton's American Legion Hosts UNH Affiliate Professor Carl Lindblade in ROOSEVELT FUNERAL TRAIN TALK TONIGHT!!! ATTEND AND SUPPORT OUR U.S. Military Troops!!!

TONIGHT in MILTON, NH

6:45 PM

at

MILTON, NH AMERICAN LEGION HALL

STEEPLE STREET

MILTON, NH

 

NO ADMISSION

PLEASE BRING ITEMS to SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

 

Spread the word!  Deception, Cover Up Betrayal, A Russian Spy, the A Bomb, A Nation Mourns, A White Cadillac Convertible.  A Russian Portrait Painter, all in four days of history!
Soldiers Helpers is hosting this event.  There is no admission charge.  Instead, if able, please consider bringing an item for a Troop Care Package.  Items in need are: white crew socks, boxer shorts, plain T-shirts (not white), and DVDs.  They will also be passing the hat to give the volunteer speaker a small stipend.  Light refreshments will be served.