This month's featured advertiser.....Hattie's Place
Many local people will remember the Hattie White Estate on Peavey Hill that stood empty for so long. After 8 months of restoration, it is now Hattie's Place, a care facility and shared home for the elderly.
It is owned and oper-ated by Simone Tarrants,a nurse with 27 years experience and Wayne LaRoche. The CPR trained staff is well equipped to help the elderly with their every need with 2^ hour supervision. The staff also includes dietician Gladys Healy, who prepares the delicious home-cookedmeals.
The new addition, blending in nicely with the original structure, was re-cently completed in June of this year by Elliot Construction. It consists of 4 new bedrooms, visiting room and 2 new baths, all newly furnished. The large piazza is especially enjoyed by clients on these hot days.
When not out on the porch, the residents may often be found around the kit-chen table until late in the evening, enjoying the companionship, livelydcussion, and snacks.
Hattie's Place is licensed and certified by the State, and are members of the N.H. Association for Residential Care Facilities. Anyone interested invisiting is more than welcome.
Also, any questions can be an-swered by calling 755-3937, or 755-3544.
There is a country store in town that his been here since approximately 1900. Eighty-six years ago; Ma,. Pa, Junior and Sally could have walked into this store and been greeted by friendly and soft-hearted "Mr. Owner" He would have supplied Ma with her cooking staples and Pa with his tobacco or cigar, and I Just bet Junior and Sally would have left with a smile , compliments of "Mr Owner" who had Just given
them each a candy stick.
The scene has not changed much today at Varney's Market aside from the products family members might purchase. For example, Pa probably steps in for a pack of cigarettes and a rack of beer. Ma picks up her instant potatoes & microwave veggies. Junior and Sally, their rock magazines & diet soda and chances are they might still leave with a smile, compli-ments of Mr Dick Nichols, Proprietor, who had Just given them each a fruit roll-up.
Mr. Nichols, a native of Mass, brought his wife & family to Farmington nine years ago. Looking for an Independent and quieter way of life , they bought the store and started their business and new way of life.
Well-known to children and dogs for his soft heart and tasty treats, he is the perfect reflection of the"Mr.Owner" character. He stocks a variety of items that meet the needs of everyday life, making it convenient for residents to shop in town rather than travel to a grocery store out of town, especially for those who have no transportation.
Mr. and Mrs. Nichols are happy residents of Farmington, who enjoy the people and simple living of a small town, which In turn makes doing business at Varney's Market an enjoyable experience.
These photos are stored together. They are from different periods of time. Last pulled together for possible use in August 1986.
FHS-Kyle Leach
BEST HAY DAY EVER
The fifth annual Hay Day celebration drew a record crowd of four to five thousand. The festivities were plentiful along with the food. Betty Mros announced another record breaker of fifty-five booths and concession stands. Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable day, and I'm sure next year's Hay Day is already highly anticipated. Below are the results:
Li'l Miss Hay Day1st. Theresa Vaillancourt (Old Mother Hubbard)
2nd. Diane Cheong (Panda Bear)
3rd. Dierdre Howard (Indian 3irl)
Young Huck
1st. Mykle Lepene (Huckleberry Finn)
2nd. Shaun Vachon (Three Blind Mice)
3rd. Mark Canney (Alvin chipmunk)
Horseshoes - Men
Winner. Dave James, Rochester
Runner-up. Herb Cox, Milton
Women
Winner. Nancy Raab, Barrington
Runner-up. Jennie Ford
Under l6's
Winner. John Thomson
Runner-up. Shane Tufts
Quiz
$10 Ted Healey
$5 John Thomson
$3 Olden Family
Police Raffle
2 cords of wood. Mr. Robert Gray
Puddledock Press Draw
1st. $56 Seymour Bowden
2nd. Certificate-Dick Poulin Tod Lemieux
3rd. Certificate-Pizza Hut Nell Leary
Parks & Rec. Draw
$100. John Oakley
Video & More Certificate
Tara Minichiello, Hampstead
Ernie's Gas Certificate
Patricia Dexter, Middleton
Ugly Person Contest
Wild Bill Vachon
(wins a dinner for
two at Cardinal's)
Long John Silver Agon
Winner. Barry Finn
Best Dressed. Tim
Woodward, Kurt Olson.
Anonymous Lady No. 1,
Hilton
Sheaf Toss
Sheaf Chief. Dan
Conway, 19ft. '♦in.
Bed Race
1st. Alton F.D.
2nd. Middleton F.D.
3rd. Peg's Keg
Parade
Best Float. Union Tel.
Special Prize. Davidson
Rubber "Moonshiners"
Bicycle Prize. Stacy
Howard
Spirit Award
Union Telephone
Dog Gymkhana
Winner. Tiffany, owned
by Denise Simard
Runner-up. Fonzie, owned
by Angela Ficco
Dog/Owner Look-a-Like.
Dan Wall and Thunder
Ugliest Dog. Whiskers,
owned by Dean Beland
Fiercest Dog. Krissy,
owned by James Spear
These photos are stored together. They are from different periods of time. Last pulled together for possible use in August 1986.
FHS-Kyle Leach