The Goffstown Edge

Dunbarton Chix BBQ and Square Dance

 

“Bring Your Dancing Feet & Celebrate as a Community in Dunbarton”

Dunbarton, NH -  Sunday, June 26, 2011 6pm - 9pm

Join us for a Country Square Dance to benefit The Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project.  This is our first inaugural fund raising event to bring back our community landmark - The Dunbarton Town Hall.  "This traditional country square dance should be a fun evening out for an entire family demonstrating how important it is that we bring back this historic landmark for Dunbarton", said by Tiffany Dodd, Chair for the Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Committee.  This dance is an example of the kind of event that was offered monthly in the Town Hall over the past 100 years as the building served as a cornerstone for Dunbarton's residents.

Bob Boynton, Jr. a square dance caller from Dunbarton, is volunteering his time for the evening to call the dances for both beginners and the experienced dancers. He began calling dances in 1983 and has taught square dancing to 4-H clubs and at camp grounds throughout New Hampshire. He specializes in a style of calling known as “Singing Squares.” His dances also include waltzes, fox trots and polkas.

The day of fun for all - just after the very successful Dunbarton Firefighter's Association Annual Chicken BBQ, we will kick off the country square dance at the Dunbarton Community Center just next door.
Event Schedule: Sunday, June 26, 2011
12 - 2pm - First seating - Chicken BBQ @ fire station
1pm- 3pm - Historic Tours of Second Floor Dunbarton Town Hall
3pm - 5pm - Second seating - Chicken BBQ @ fire station
6pm - 9pm - Country Square Dance to benefit "The Dunbarton Town Hall & Theatre Restoration Project" – Dunbarton Community Center at the Elementary School

All are welcome. The cost is $5.00 per person and kids under 10 are free.   Tickets can be  purchased at the Dunbarton Town Offices and the Dunbarton Public Library.  If you have questions, please call Tiffany Dodd at 774-4801.

Dunbarton Fire Dept. Chicken BBQ

Be Fire Safe During the Holiday Season

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan, urges everyone to be safety conscious throughout the holiday season.  With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the increased cooking activity, the use of holiday lighting, candles and other decorations pose an even greater potential for fires and fire deaths.  In a recent report released by the US Fire Administration,  the average number of reported residential building fires on Thanksgiving Day almost doubled (49 percent) from the average number of fires in residential buildings on all days other than Thanksgiving (26 percent).    As of October 31, seventeen people have already died in New Hampshire fires. 

The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office joins the National Association of State Fire Marshals in suggesting the following safety tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday season:

COOKING SAFETY
Pay particular attention while cooking, especially when using oils and grease.  Cooking appliances should be kept clean of grease build-up, which can easily ignite.  Applying a lid to a small grease fire is usually the most effective and safest method of controlling it.  Trying to carry a pan that’s on fire is extremely dangerous because it can ignite clothes or spill, causing severe burns.   If the fire is inside your oven, turn off the heat and leave the door closed to cut off the fire’s air supply.  Young children should be kept away from cooking appliances to prevent any mishaps.  It’s always a good idea to use back burners when possible and keep pot handles turned to the inside so they won’t be pulled or knocked over.  Check stoves and other appliances before going to bed or leaving your home to make sure that the units are left in the “off” position. With the increased popularity of frying turkey, NFPA and the National Burn Foundation warn consumers and discourage the use of turkey fryers.  Tests have shown that many  of the fryers have a risk of tipping over, overheating, or spilling hot oil, leading to fires and burns.  The suggested alternative is to have a commercial professional prepare the turkey.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets.  To avoid overloading electrical outlets, do not link more than three light strands unless the directions indicate it is safe.  However tempting, it is not recommended to leave your lights burning overnight or while you are away from home.

CANDLE SAFETY
If you choose to use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down.  Never leave lit candles unattended.  Lit candles should not be placed on or near your Christmas tree or near anything that can burn.  Young children can be fascinated with a burning flame, so be sure candles are not in reach of curious hands.

Now is a great time to make sure your smoke alarms are in working order and to review your home escape plan so that if in the event of a fire, everyone in your household knows how to get out quickly and safely. For even greater protection, consider installing a residential fire sprinkler system, which actually stops the spread of fire, protecting lives and property.

Dunbarton Firefighters Association Chicken BBQ

Matt Jewell, JR Swindlehurst, Bud Marcou, Dave Smith and Fred Mullen took care of the BBQ at the Dunbarton Firefighters Association Annual Chicken BBQ on June 27.  Mullen has been supervising the cookout since 1996 when he built the specially designed poultry racks that allow the cooks to turn 45 chickens at one time.  The DFA BBQ dates back to sometime in the 1960s, and raises $2,000 each year for equipment for the Fire Department.  Mullen comes down to start the fires at 5:30 a.m. and the men stand over the hot coals for the rest of the day basting the chicken with DFA’s Secret Sauce.  “If you want to know what’s the secret, buy tickets and come to the BBQ!”  432 tickets were sold this year, and no tickets are available at the door.

Dunbarton Firefighters Association Chicken BBQ

Hurry!  There's no time to waste- Monday, June 21 is the Ticket deadline. 

Call the Fire Station at 774-3542 and order your tickets for the 12:00-2:00 or 3:00-5:00 seatings.

 

Chain Saw Safety Class

 

Chain Saw Safety
Date: Friday, February 5, 2010
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Farm & Forest Expo
Center of NH Radisson Hotel

Jon Nute, Extension Educator, Forest Resources, will lead a hands-on workshop on safety, use and maintenance of the backyard chain saw. We encourage you to bring your own saw. Pre-registration is required by contacting Holly McKinney at 603-641-6060 or by email at holly.mckinney@unh.edu.
Location Center of New Hampshire Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester, NH, 03101