VOL.27 NO.12 FARMINGTON, NH HO. Rondeau Shoe Company, Ine, captains of Industry in this quarter, (Claus to upward of 600 employees and guests at a Christmas party and banquet Hall on Christmas Eve. The a the largest and mos elaborate of ls kind ever held in Farmington a community was well represented in the gathering that jlned in the Christmas spirit and carried outa program that lasted unl midnight. “The occasion opened with a prelude of dance music furnished by Meserv's orchestra of Dover while employees and guests were assembling forthe banquet which was served by the ‘Simpson Caterers of Dover. “The main auditorium was decorated with a stage setting of holiday greenery and colored {estoons hung from the clings and chandeliers. Dancing occupied the ti the feast came, when the revelers thronged the dining hall where was served. Twenty experienced waitresses were in attendance and gave s Attention to the needs of the guests while nearly two howrs were consumed in Feasting and ‘ing this time, the orchestra Frnished delightful musi. “The head table was rexerved forthe executive personnel anda few quests and each member ofthe ofieial party reeived a rose fora boutonniere, as covers were pushed aside fo join the ‘dancing forthe remainder ofthe gala evening ‘thas been the eustom ofthis concer to give its employees a Christmas party each year. Reprinted from the Farmington News December 1936. With the Town Hall being ‘renovated tits present grand sat, itis almost easier fo imagine a party of this sor.sane A CR he Stary oa page 21 was orighally printed in The Fareataghn News 1948, Ve reprinted an 1995, Av the tame we van itn the Paddfedock Press My Little Glow-hy Julie Harris fe noticed that it was mot attributed (0 any My memories of iy special frond author, Gloria Reinhole ‘We have since found out that there was only fone reporter in these days, hence no byline ‘A ray of sun ever so brigh Recently we learned that Mir, Nelzina Leary There's no way to deny ‘wrote that story ‘She made us laugh, she made us smile, ‘is interesting to note all the businesses that Even after she suid good-bye. ‘swore i our community back then and this story She's my Little Glow is caval ane capsule ofthat era She loved her benno, that's for sure, ‘Mrs, Leary etl Hives in Farmington and is an Although she didn't always win, active member of the Ree Department's many Glow would just laugh & say with x sil rod trips Ob wel, tomorrow I'll try ag ‘She's my Little Glow ‘She did her best to lend a hand, ‘To whoever was in need. ‘And I'll never have time to fel alone. Because in my heart she's stil there for me. She's my Little Glow So please remember alway She wouldn't want us to shed a tear She'd say “Dry your tears, and then Tey to remember there's a new angel ia heaven.” And some day we'll all be together again, ‘She will always be my Little Glow. always lave & miss you Glow Love. our litle JuJu COMING NEXT MONTH Lots going on in our litte community-more photos, etc. next month to include: Welcome Home 10 Two leaq Soldiers, Farmington Woman's Club News, many of the Christmas activities and more, Please support our advertisers Wil nut them, there would be mo Pualdedock:! EDNOR.. ADVISOR nONNN DORE. ROGER BELANGER STAB WRITERS soc HARUARA ROLLINS, JUANITA ELLIOTT, i ALDEA CHAGNON, TARA SONIER,NANA’S. KITCHEN BY BARBARA ROLLINS BOSTON BONED DINNER, 6-7 1b. smoked pork plente shoulder 1 ths. mixed pickling spices 2 tsps. onlon powder 6 med. carrots, cut in 1 1/2 Inch pieces Lime: rutabage, cut In Sxt Stir together well the sou cxeam, Dion mustard, honey, dry musiatd and the 1/4 tsp. onion over Refigerate Pace pork in ig. Dutch oven, cover with water, add pking spies and orion powder, Bring to bol reduce heat med, Bol gently 3 = 3 1/2 hours or undl meats very tender. Remove mex from ligud; keep warm, Place carots and rutabaga In bollng Tg. Cook 10 mines. Crefaly pice cabbage wedges and pepper Strips over earots and ruabaga Continue to cook for 5 — 10 minutes or unl vegetables are tender Serve pork shoulder ané ‘vegetables ith sour eream sauce Yields: 12 servings ‘dum shell or farfalle Gow ‘e) pasta 1 tbe. olive off 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4/4 t5p. sale 1/8 tsp. pepper S.cups (8 025) sliced mush- Tcup cherry tomato halves 1/4 cup prepared fat-free Italian dressing Tbs. grated parmesan cheese 1 ths. chopped fresh Italian parsley Cook pasta according to package directions. Keep warm, Meanwhile tack bet steals; cit lengthwise in half and then crossfie ino I Inch wide sips Ing nonstick silt, heat ol over boot and gar (1/2 ata time) and sliry 1 minute or untl ouside surfaces no longer pink. (Do not ‘overcook Season wth salt and pepper Remove from set with ‘Shot spoon; keep warm, Tn same sit, add mustvoors saindty 3 minutgs or untl tender Return bee! 0 silt and. add fomatoes and dressing: heat rough Spoon beef mixture over hot pasta; sprinkle with cheese and parsley Yields: 4 servings RECIPES WELCOMED!!! PORK CHOPSAND ‘SWEET POTATOES, 4 Join chops, cut 3/4 = 1 Inch thick salt and pepper, to taste 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2'tsps. vegetable oil 5-4 cooked sweet pota- toes, cut into pieces T'ths. butter or margarine 1/2 cup currant jelly 1/2 cup orange juice tbs. lemon juice tind of 1 lemon, grated Hap. ey mostied tsp. pa 1/2 sp. ground gnger ‘Combine sat, pepper and flour Ina shalow ple pan. Dredge the chops in flour mixture and brow In hot oll in fying pan. Remove hops to shalow baking dish, add ‘eet potatoes, Tina saucepan, str together remaining Ingreicns and simmer minutes. 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Winter/North Main Sts North Wain St. (Market Place) Northbound ‘azmingon Residents Days of Operation: MEF M-F MAF M-F MLE M.F MAF MP MCF Good For One Way Trip (One Way Trip OnCOASTBus || OnCOAST Bes | 2 LBeMsl® 630 745 9:20 1030 1205 1:5 4:10 2) WAL-MARTINK 11 6:46 601 936 10-6 1221 1:21 426 S15 616 Expires 131/07 |] Expires 1/3107 | EARWINGTON 1) Bee Stion Maio. 7.00 6:15 9350 1:0012:35 135 4:40 5:19 6:30500 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SPORTS HALL OF FAME HONORS NINE ‘The third installation of the Sports Hall of Fame recently honored athletes and supporters ofthe many athletic programs in Farmington, ‘Those honored were Barbara Langis Berry, Ron Howard, Jim Cook, Sandy Wells, Art Parisi, and Farmington merchant Mel Woodman. The late Everett Pageau, Bud ‘Therrien, and Arthur “Meat” Merrill were also honored. ‘Art Parisi coached the 1970 tenm tothe state championship. Bud ‘Therrien was instrumental in establishing the youth basketball leagues in the 1950's. His award was accepted by his three children, “Meat” Merrill was one ofthe founding members ofthe original S00 Boys Club. Sandy Wells was honored for her years of dedication and service to the girls softball [Ron Howard’ list of accomplishments spanned four decades of commitment to youth and school athleties. ‘Right along with Ron Howard was Jim Cook, honored for thirty years of volunteerism. ‘The late Everett pageau’s award was accepted by his wife, Fran and his children, Mel Woodman received the Dr. William Ellison Award for his support in many aspects {o youth in Farmington, He has been generous with his time, materials and funds tHhroughout many of the club's activities, LIBERTY INSURANCE FARMINGTON COMPUTERS Foriegn Ni SESTTL roe 73031) douseFARMINGTON. WOMAN'S CLUB NEWS STARTING JAN.1, 2007 Moki ESTABL JIMM'Z FAMILY RESTAURANT EC AREE {SHMENT - Try our Delicious Specials og: Seafood & Prime.Rib ists _T"pinnenermipay Nicur srw _| Cena Sreet Mon fu 208M Famogion ni Sats Sin 8 3M Owner Anita Reheaver 603 mount of eo gods scarf Fed Puy and the November Piured ae: Cah print Spa Arcot, Jo Chagans, WMS, snd sb Ge "cued ares Cyuhin Spurn, WWCS, Mike ‘ (Ler FS Caton Uri WMS, and ab Preieat yvaAtvarteTHE GOODWIN LIBRARY NEWSLETTER Food Dosstions -TOTF“ANG AROUND YO BOOK Food banks areal an alltime low. We are feceping donatons and Eood For Fines for ‘Thanksgiving and Christa baskets. We are taking (00d, and pet food. 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We appreciate their yes to share their photograph HAPPY DIRTHDAY TO OUR FAVORITE BROTHER, MIKE MEYER JAN.3 LOVE, JO, TERRIE & JAMIE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY (CRAIG LANCEY a HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOTTIE BEAN LOVE, KATHY ite HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLORIA SULLIVAN JANG HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KATHY & BILL HUSSEY DEC. 23 HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY PEARL GRAY ocr28 LOVE, GREAT- GRANDDAUGHTERS ASHLEY & HEATHER ‘AMERICA’S WETERAMS Greetings to you from the veterans of Farmington. We all work for one reason and that i to benef our feliow veterans and their families. ‘Celeste Leary has informed us that over 18 packages have been mailed overseas t0 our military members and within those packages were 16 smaller ones to te given to those who haven't heard from anyone for a while. Thanks to Celeste and Ken Leary forall ther effort ‘thi project. Thank you, too, t0 those around (own who have donated to and helped gather ‘the ims that are so appreciated by our military serving so far from home. Condolences are extended to the family of Coleman Ridley who passed away in October. He ‘was n 41 year member of our American Legion family who served during WWI in the Panama Canal Zone. ‘The veterans here try to represent their group_at services and such, Richard Bowden has done» wonderful job in caring and seeing that ths lst service is performed withthe dignity teach veteran deserves. Twas also informed of the pasting of long-time Auuiliary member, Ghria Reinbolz. Gloria always did what she could to help with her wonderful crocheted works and canned goods. ‘She always shared what she could and gave graciously. ‘The winners of the complete turkey dinners are: Grace Page, Barbara Dyer, Rebecca Marsters and Lola Wallace. Thanks to all who supported ths effort. ‘With Christmas right around the corner, we are preparing items for the Manchester Gift Shop end The NHI Veterans Home. ‘Thank: you to Melody from the Ikrary and Dottie Hean forall their help. Ray Garland was honored at the recent ‘Veterans Dinner with tokens of appreciation for his many years of dedicated service to the Farmington Veterans Group. He is pictured here with Richard Bowden, officer in charge atthe dinner. Ray is further honored by his brother and fellow vet, Donald Garland,Farmingtor Recreation December 2006 Winter is for the Blras Calling all 34 & 5 year ols. 1's ong hard wince when your a bid and they are always hungey. Join us to make bid feeder cop chem get spring. This program wil ako inhi sory, and ied games fis efi efor "rd brain". Thoreday,fuary ih @ 10:00-10:43am, ‘The fois $5, eave cll co register ‘Toddler Activities ‘Todler Parent Payee: Bring your coders co au gin on Tuesdays from 930-11 30em and et ehem pay Recreation staff members il the gym with toys and games parents provide the supervision, This san ongoing fee 12726, 8 U8. 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