Milton NH hosts Christmas Party to Benefit "Toys For Kids" program

 

The Milton Rec Dept and the Milton VFW

in Milton NH,

invite you to a

CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

Sunday, December 13, 2015

beginning at 1 pm

at the

Emma Ramsey Center

on the corner of

White Mountain Highway (Rt 125) and Charles Street

Milton, NH

 

Goodies, Silent Auction,

and

SANTA

will be making a visit.

 

The Cost of Admission?

1 new unwrapped toy

for

Milton's "Toys for Kids" program.

 

ALSO....

Milton Free Public Library & Milton Recreation’s

6th Annual Gingerbread House Competition

To be judged at the VFW’s Toys for Kids Party On December 13th @ 2:00 pm

This party is a public event, and everyone is invited to attend.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

If you can donate, please bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or a girl

or you may drop off auction items by 1:00 pm on the day of the event.

All gingerbread creations should be dropped off by 1:00 pm the day of the event.

Medicare Open Enrollment: Five Things You Need to Do............. Open Enrollment ENDS DECEMBER 7th......

 

 

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Dr. Patrick Conway, CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Medical Officer

Routines help keep us focused, organized, and even healthy. However, if your health routine doesn’t include preparing for Medicare’s Open Enrollment, now’s the time to kick-start a new healthy habit.
If you have a Medicare health or prescription drug plan, you should review and compare coverage options. The Open Enrollment runs through December 7 and is the time you can make changes to your plan. Even if you’re happy with your current coverage, you might find a better fit for your budget or your health needs. If you miss an Open Enrollment deadline, you’ll most likely have to wait a full year before you can change your plan.
Here are five things every Medicare beneficiary can do to get in the Medicare Open Enrollment routine.

1. Review your plan notice. Be sure to read any notices from your Medicare plan about changes for next year, especially your “Annual Notice of Change” letter. Look at your plan’s information to make sure your drugs are still covered and your doctors are still in network.

2. Think about what matters most to you. Medicare health and drug plans change each year and so can your health needs. Do you need a new primary care doctor? Does your network include the specialist you want for an upcoming surgery? Does your current plan cover your new medications? Does another plan offer the same value at a lower cost? Take stock of your health status and determine if you need to make a change.

3. Find out if you qualify for help paying for your Medicare. Learn about programs in your state to help with the costs of Medicare premiums, your Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance) deductibles, coinsurance and co-payments, and Medicare prescription drug coverage costs. Visit Medicare.gov or make an appointment with a local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor if you need help.

4. Shop for plans that meet your needs and fit your budget. You can use the Medicare Plan Finder tool to see what other plans are offered in your area. A new plan may:

• Cost less;
• Cover your drugs costs; or
• Let you use the providers you want, like your doctor or pharmacy.

If you find that your current coverage still meets your needs, then you don’t need to make any changes. Remember, during Medicare Open Enrollment, you can decide to stay in Original Medicare or join a Medicare Advantage Plan. If you’re already in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch back to Original Medicare.

5. Check your plan’s star rating before you enroll. The Medicare Plan Finder includes Star Ratings for the 2016 Medicare health and prescription drug plans. Plans are rated for quality on a one- to five-star scale: one star represents poor performance and five stars represent excellent performance. Be sure to use the ratings to compare the quality of any health and drug plans you are considering.

These are a few easy ways to get a jump-start on your Medicare Open Enrollment. For more information, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and say “Agent.” TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. Help is available 24 hours a day, including weekends. If you need help in a language other than English or Spanish, let the customer service representative know the language. You can also visit a local SHIP counselor. SHIP counselors provide free, one-on-one, non-biased Medicare assistance. Get free personalized health insurance counseling by calling your SHIP at the number listed on the Medicare contacts page or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

Obituary: Thomas E. Gilman

 

 

Thomas E. Gilman
November 25, 2015
Springvale

Thomas E. Gilman, 74, of Springvale, passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at the Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford with his family by his side. He was born in Sanford on October 11, 1941 a son of the late Howard and Marie (Smith) Gilman. In 1959 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1965.

On September 9, 1969 Tom began his career as a firefighter for the Town of Sanford retiring on April 30, 1997.
Well respected in his field, his career can be summed up in one sentence, “He served by leadership.”

Tom served on the Sanford Firefighters Executive Board Secretary Treasure from 1976 until 1994. He also served on the Executive Board of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine and was a member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 1624.

After retirement Tom kept active by driving a tow truck for his sons business Gilman Auto Repair as well as doing some snow plowing. He also enjoyed cooking and his favorite eatery was Bay Haven Seafood Restaurant.

He is predeceased by one sister, Glenda Spires.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Juanita (Sinks) Gilman of Springvale, sons, Thomas Gilman Jr., and his wife, Helen of Alfred, Howard Gilman of Alfred, Bob Gilman of Lebanon, grandchildren, Ashley Hall, Tomi-Lynn Gilman, Thomas Gilman III, Peter Gilman, Luke Gilman, one brother, Robert Gilman of East Syracuse, NY. He also leaves behind his two labs, Bear and Daffy, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at 11AM at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. Burial with military honors will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in his memory to the IAFF (International Association of Firefighters Burn Foundation) Charitable Burn Foundation, 1750 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006.

Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Doris R. Hodge

 

 

 

Doris R. Hodge
November 25, 2015
Springvale

Doris R. Hodge of Springvale, died November 25, 2015 at the age of 97, surrounded by her children.

Doris was born May 27, 1918 in Acton, Maine to Ernest and Alice Varney Rand. She attended local schools.

On March 14, 1942 she married James F. Hodge in Acton, Maine. They lived in several states throughout the country due to James’ military career until 1976 when they moved back to Maine and settled on Beech Ridge Road in North Berwick. Doris lived in North Berwick for over 35 years and attended the Lebanon-North Berwick Baptist Church.

She was a member of the Nubble Lighthouse Square Dance Club and Seacoast Square Dance Club for many years. She was an avid traveler and loved meeting new people and seeing new places. She was a very active woman who enjoyed snowmobiling well into her 80’s. She was known for her good cooking, especially her homemade biscuits and baked beans. She enjoyed playing cards and games with her friends at the Trafton Center. She also enjoyed spending time at camp on Square Pond with her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband James Hodge and eleven siblings.

She is survived by her sons, Bruce Hodge and his wife Kim of Lebanon, ME, Robert Hodge and his wife Cindy of Rochester, NH: three grandchildren, Brian Hodge and his wife Kathy of Kennebunk, ME, Cory Hodge and his significant other Aimee of Somerville, MA, and Kristen Lajoie and her husband Jason of Porter, ME; and five great-grandchildren, Aidan, Kyley, Jacob, Brooke and Kassidy; and one brother Myron Rand and his wife Ruth of Lebanon, ME.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 1st at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located at 580 Main Street in Springvale. A funeral will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2nd. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Berwick.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the

Lebanon-North Berwick Baptist Church, P.O. Box 135, Lebanon, Maine 04027.

Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.