'Charlie's Garden'

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Local students re-pay the lessons
they learned in ‘Charlie’s Garden’
BY DONNA RHODES McLoud, they began a The lessons didn’t
[email protected] program called “Every end there, though. As
PLYMOUTH — The Day Counts in Charlie’s second graders, they
old saying “What goes Garden.” would return to Char-
around, comes around” Charlie offered up a lie’s Garden in the fall
was proven to be true large parcel of his prop- to help reap all they had
this summer, when erty on Fairgrounds sown the spring before.
a group of soon-to-be Road to help teach chil- The harvest was used
eighth grade students dren the knowledge and for not only Charlie and
from Plymouth Elemen- an appreciation for gar- Lois’s consumption but
tary School decided to dening. Partnered with for many school and
give back to someone PES, first graders there communitywide proj-
who meant a great deal soon began to learn the ects.
to them in their younger science and importance “In time,” Karen
years. of growing crops, which McLoud said, “Charlie
The story starts carried over to lessons reached a point in his
with Charlie and Lois in the classroom, too. life when he could no
McLoud of Plymouth, After a winter of longer continue this la-
who, 20 years ago, de- learning experiences, bor of love and commu-
cided that young people first grade girls and nity service though.”
Donna RhoDes
should know more about boys would take a trip Quietly, the project — Standing amid the fruits of their labor last week are incoming PES eighth graders Hunter
basic agriculture. To- to Charlie’s garden and Charlie’s stamina McLoud, Dianne Lee, Connie Kim, first grade helper Nenah Billen, Julia Ahern, Mya Furbish
gether with their daugh- each spring, where they for gardening — faded and Sumaj Billin who volunteered over the summer to resurrect Charlie’s Garden in Plymouth.
ter-in-law and Plymouth helped plant squash, away, but some of those
Elementary School first pumpkins, corn, carrots, children didn’t forget sons they received from something.” found five others who
grade teacher Karen and even sunflowers. the kindness and les- Charlie and Lois. Late What she was selling, were also impacted by
this spring, one of them, though, was her time, the “Every Day Counts
Register now to get your site on
seventh grader Sumaj energy and deep appre- in Charlie’s Garden”
Billin, approached her ciation for all they had project, and even a few
former first grade teach- taught her by offering to of their younger broth-
the Town-Wide Yard Sale map
er with an idea. plant a garden this year ers and sisters asked to
“I didn’t like driv- just for them. pitch in.
PLYMOUTH — The Aug. 29 to get your num- Made in New Hampshire ing by Charlie’s garden Once they realized “I wanted to do this
20th annual Plymouth ber on the map. goods will be featured and seeing it empty, so what her proposal was, for the memories Char-
Town Wide Yard Sale This is the perfect there and at the Whole I asked her if I could they welcomed her to go lie gave me. I still have
will be Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to opportunity to shop for Village-Bridge House plant a garden for him ahead with her plans in all the pictures from
3 p.m. (rain or shine). your first apartment, group site. Thrift shops this year,” Sumaj said. a somewhat smaller lot that year on my comput-
Shopping opportu- get a head start on holi- and sponsors will be “Mrs. McLoud sent me not far from their house. er,” said fellow volun-
nities will include two day shopping, or fill that highlighted on the map. to his house to ask him Sumaj, who actually teer Dianne Lee.
community group sites awkward corner in your Each registered yard and his wife if that was started her own home Once the school year
with dozens of vendors home. The food truck sale site will have a num- all right, and when I first garden as a result of ended in June, the group
and yard sale locations will be at the NHEC ber on the map to help knocked on their door, I Charlie’s teachings, set rolled up their sleeves
throughout Plymouth. (New Hampshire Elec- shoppers find the loca- think they thought I was out to recruit the help of and planted carrots,
Early bird registration tric Co-op) location on tion and will display a there trying to sell them her friends. She quickly SEE GARDEN PAGE A20
for vendors ends Aug. 15, Tenney Mountain High- yellow sign for the yard
and the final deadline is way and bake sales and SEE YARD SALE PAGE A19
Leigh shaRps
The focal point of the celebration marking Holderness’ 255th anniversary was a parade through
the center of town.
Holderness celebrates 255th birthday
BY LEIGH SHARPS the recreation de- membership since it
CouRtesy
Rumney’s Old Home Day celebration included a parade through the center of town featuring Contributing Writer partment’s Summeres- began. They also par-
several antique automobiles. HOLDERNESS — On cape program, etc. The ticipated in the Holder-
Saturday, Aug. 6, Hol- end of the parade was ness 200 year celebra-
Community spirit shines through the
derness celebrated the brought up by antique tion and their 250th, as
255th anniversary of trucks and cars. well as other charitable
rain at Rumney’s Old Home Day its incorporation as a Immediately after- events in town. The
town. ward, a wooden boat band generally stays in
The day long event parade floated from the Connecticut, except for
BY JULIA BLANK have rained on their pa- member of Girl Scout kicked off with a wood- channel entrance on Philadelphia’s Fourth
Contributing Writer rade, but it would take troupe 22448, said, “My en boat flotilla carrying Big Squam to the dock of July parade and the
RUMNEY — It may more than a little sprin- favorite part of today the Grand Marshals: the after the bridge on Little few stops in Holderness.
kle to dampen the com- was the parade and get- Mattatuck drum band Squam also. There were A second celebration
Index
munity spirit of Rumney ting to hold the flag in from Waterbury, Ct. nearly two dozen Chris will take place Septem-
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residents as they cele- the parade.” The band was deposit- Crafts, Centuries, etc. ber 2 starting with a
Business ......................B11 brated Old Home Day on Following the pa- ed after a trip down the and one long stream- summer concert at the
Calendar of events ...B4-5 Saturday. rade, residents gathered channel and under the lined Garwood boat. gazebo from 6:30 to 8
ChurCh news ............B6-9 The day kicked off on the Town Common bridge to the dockside The day culminat- p.m. with the band ‘Post-
Classifieds .............B12-15 with a parade down for a brief opening cer- of Little Squam. They ed with the Mattatuck age Due.’ After the con-
health, sr., fitness .....B10 Main Street. Fire trucks, emony. The festivities then walked to Shepard band giving a concert at cert, the Baker Valley
oBituaries ..................a14 police cars, and a chain continued with commu- Hill where the ‘land’ Curry Place behind the band in a Squam Lakes
opinion .....................a6-7 of yellow tow trucks nity booths, food, and parade was organiz- historical society build- Natural Science Center
sports .......................B1-3 rolled through the town musical entertainment. ing. Dressed in period ing. A wife commented pontoon boat, will tour
talk of the towns .....a7-9 as adults and children Members of the Fire- costumes the band led that her husband was Little Squam playing
waved from inside the man’s Auxiliary sold do- off the many marchers playing a bass drum their music. Fireworks
cabs. The parade also nuts and hot beverages. and floats such as the which was 150 years over Little Squam will
featured walking groups Eight graders hosted a Science Center, Squam old. The Mattatuck conclude the event.
from the library and a cookout and sold lunch Conservation Associa- band is the oldest fife See the Holder-
lawn chair brigade. foods as a fundraiser tion, Little Church The- and drum band in the ness-nh,gov Web site for
Emily, age 11 and a SEE RUMNEY PAGE A17 ater and Greenway and U.S. with continuous other information.
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A2 THE RECORD ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
Ashland selectmen pay tribute to Norm DeWolfe
BY DAVID RUELL presented an idea to re- signments will be ad- requests for information ing would be arranged, uled the hearing for their
Contributing Writer member DeWolfe from dressed later, after the had been met, except including the Town Ad- next regular meeting on
ASHLAND — At their former Town Admin- vacant selectman posi- for their concerns about ministrator, to discuss Tuesday, Sept. 6. The
Aug. 15 meeting, the Ash- strator Heather Thibo- tion has been filled by drainage. The response the next steps in GIS selectmen also agreed to
land selectmen remem- deau. She proposed that the Board. from the Electric De- mapping. write a letter of support
bered Selectman Norm the selectmen establish The Electric De- partment said that the The selectmen did for a TAP grant for
DeWolfe, who died on by proclamation partment is planning Electric Department Su- make a decision on the town sidewalks. A com-
Aug. 4. They discussed every year a Vol- to erect a storage and perintendent and Pub- alarm system in the mittee is preparing an
the proposed Electric unteer Legacy Day in garage building on the lic Works Director had Booster Clubhouse. Fire application for a $400,000
Department building, honor of DeWolfe. Vol- Town Garage property met and agreed on the Chief Steve Heath ex- grant, with the Town
reviewed the current unteers would dedicate and has signed a con- drainage plan. But Pub- plained that an inspec- having to provide 20
issues log with the new their work on that day to tract with Construx for lic Works Director Tim tion a few years ago had percent of that amount.
Town Administrator, honor him. When asked its construction, which Paquette said that he had found the alarm system If the application is suc-
and decided to complete to suggest an appropri- is slated to begin soon. not agreed on any drain- inadequate. The then cessful, the voters will
the alarm system in the ate date for the annual Since all town property age plan, and did not Parks & Recreation Di- have to ultimately ap-
Booster Clubhouse. event, his widow Kath- is under the jurisdiction have the authority to ap- rector had begun the in- prove the project at the
The meeting began leen DeWolfe offered of the Selectmen, their prove a drainage plan, as stallation of a monitored next March Town Meet-
with a moment of silence July 30. The details of the approval is needed that was the Selectmen’s alarm system with the ing.
in honor and in memory Volunteer Day are to be for the project. At prior responsibility. Electric funds available, with the The Building Inspec-
of Chairman Normand worked out later. meetings, the Selectmen Commissioner Sandra plan of completing the tor has suggested chang-
DeWolfe, who had died The Board reorga- had asked for more in- Coleman stated that the project in another fis- es to the various applica-
since the last regular nized, electing Fran formation on various drainage plan was in the cal year. But, the funds tion forms and the fees
meeting of the Board. Newton as Chair and aspects of the proposal. drawings given to the Se- were cut by the Budget for his services which
Later in the meeting, Steve Felton as Vice- The selectmen seemed lectmen, but the select- Committee, in favor of are being reviewed by
Selectman Fran Newton Chair. Committee as- satisfied that all their men replied that there an unmonitored system. the Planning Board.
was no drainage plan in The Fire Chief recom- Wendy Thomas and her
Welcome, Sofia Grace Manion!
the drawings they had mended proceeding with son, who are walking
received. Coleman said the original plan for the the length of the state to
LEBANON — Jeffrey that construction of the alarms, pointing raise awareness of Lyme
and Kristina Manion of building would go ahead, out that the building Disease, are running
Holderness are thrilled Selectman is vacant at night. If a two days late on their
to announce the birth Felton said if con- fire were to start during journey, so it is not clear
of their daughter, Sofia struction began without the night, it might not be if there will be a recep-
Grace, on May 15, 2016 the selectmen’s approv- detected until it was too tion for them when they
at Datmouth Hitchcock al, they would have to late to save the building. reach Ashland, where
Medical Center in Leb- decide what to do about A monitored alarm sys- they will be spending the
anon. it. At that point, the tem would give the Fire night at the MacLeods’
The four-pound, 15 conversation virtually Department a chance to house. Mike Latulippe
ounce baby girl, who ended, leaving it unclear get there before the fire has loaned a grader to
measured 17 inches in how the situation would was too large to stop. The the Public Works De-
length, was also wel- be resolved. selectmen agreed and partment, whose grader
comed by maternal Aug. 15 was the first voted unanimously for has failed and cannot be
grandparents Wendy day on the job for the the complete monitored repaired. The selectmen
and David Bruce of new Town Administra- system. They will now discussed whether a
Plymouth and paternal tor Charlie Smith, who have to find the money lease would be fairer to
grandparents Dennis was attending his first in the budget or in the the donor and better for
Monroe of Holderness Selectmen’s Meeting Capital Reserve Fund the Town. The Town Ad-
and Michelle and Dean in his official position. for town buildings to pay ministrator will ask the
Stevens of Plymouth. The selectmen reviewed for the Town’s insurance com-
Sharing maternal great the current issues log project. pany about the
grandparent honors are with him at length. The The Water and Sew- insurance for the bor-
Lydia Goodrich of New- only recent changes er Commission has rowed grader.
berry, Vt. and Harold noted were that Newton been awarded a $250,000 The selectmen dis-
Avery of Campton. Pa- would be meeting with matching grant by cussed options for
ternal great grandpar- the Department of En- Northern Borders to e-mails for town offi-
ents are Sherry Bean Sandy Monroe of Plym- Marcia Jenot, also of vironmental Services build its new septage cials and fillable forms
of Holderness, Bob and outh, and Horace and Plymouth. to discuss a possible receiving facility. The for applications on the
Brownfields grant for selectmen have to hold a town website with Mike
part of the old woolen public hearing to accept Lavelle and asked the
The RecoRd enTeRpRise: mill, and that a meet- the grant, so they sched- Town Administrator to
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THE RECORD ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 201 6 A3
Little Church Theater’s latest production
examines the hardships and high points of family
BY DONNA RHODES since,” said Sampson. once again with her for-
[email protected] He called “Summer mer teacher and to be
HOLDERNESS — of Faith” a lovely play, brought into a perfor-
If anyone missed last and said the chemistry mance with all adults.
weekend’s opening of among the eight actors “I did the sound with
“Summer of Faith,” an involved is genuine, her for ‘Goldfish Girl’
original play by local making it an even more a couple of years ago
playwright Monique interesting experience and filled in one night
Robichaud-Devine, it’s for the audience. for one of the roles in
not too late to purchase “The cast members that play but she keeps
a ticket for another box all like each other, and giving me extra theater
office hit at The Little that shows on the stage,” opportunities and now
Church Theater in Hol- he said. “This play’s all here I am,” said Samp-
derness. about families and how son.
Robichaud-Devine complicated they can This summer, Kelly
is the theater director be, but at the end of the agreed to take on the
at Holderness School day, they all love each lead role, Faith, in Ro-
who has written sev- other. ” bichaud-Devine’s latest
eral popular plays, in- Rebecca Kelly of venture. And she even
cluding “Goldfish Girl,” Campton is a for- gets to perform with
which debuted at Little mer student of Robi- her high school mentor,
Church Theater in 2014, chaud-Devine’s who who plays her grand- Donna RhoDes
As the cast of “Summer of Faith” rehearsed last week, Campton resident Rebecca Kelly, who
“Ice Out” and “Writes of has worked on the mother Eve in the play.
plays the lead role of Faith, playwright/actress Monique Robichaud-Devine, who is Faith’s
Reunion.” technical and theatri- “Summer of Faith”
grandmother Eve for the performance, and Matt Doyle of Plymouth, who portrays Faith’s friend
Joining her in her cal aspect of plays with takes place in Cape Cod
Jeff, posed for a photo on the set at Little Church Theater in Holderness.
newest venture is The- her in the past. During and centers around all
ater Director Joe Samp- her high school years that occurs when Faith relationships. One min- The final performanc- from the Squam Lakes
son of New Hampton she assisted technical- comes to spend the sum- ute it’s a funny physi- es will take place this Science Center and tick-
School, who said he is ly with “Hairspray” mer with her grand- cal comedy and in the Thursday, Friday and ets are available online
thrilled to team up with and stepping out onto mother. Family dynam- next scene there could Saturday evenings be- for the final at www.
Robichaud-Devine for the stage in her senior ics are brought into play be a dramatic moment,” ginning at 7:30 p.m. The littlechurchtheater.com
this year’s performance. year for the school’s fall as relationships evolve said Kelly. “I don’t think Little Church Theater or can be purchased at
“At the last minute, performance of “Dear- and one really never there’s a minute that is located on Route 113 the door as availability
she asked me to take ly Departed.” Having knows what to expect as won’t entertain you.” in Holderness, across allows.
a look at this play and graduated from Hold- they watch. “New Hampshire: A State Of Mind”
tell her what I thought erness School, she said “There are lots of
and I’ve been here ever she is happy to work twists and turns in the
presentation at Minot-Sleeper Library
Rumney
BY BRITTANY OVERTON the past several decades, “A humorous romping
Bible Minot-Sleeper Library Lindblade has operated look at NH from the
BRISTOL — Every 3- and 4-diamond hotels time of King George II
election season, we are and resorts, he was a del- to the present.” Lind-
Conference
inundated with debates egate to the 1995 White blade highlights Colo-
and arguments over House Conference on nial Days, and the state’s
presents a
what is right and wrong. Travel and Tourism, and political traditions and
A little laughter can has received many acco- culture.
Movie on the
help keep us sane. As lades including Innkeep- The program is free
we approach the State er of the Year and Travel and open to the public;
Green Primary and the No- Person of the Year. Us- it is sponsored by the
vember elections, the ing his experience, Lind- UNH Speaker’s Bureau.
RUMNEY — Come Minot-Sleeper Library blade is a lecturer in the Refreshments will be
take part in a fun will host a humorous hospitality management generously provided by
night with family and presentation that will department at the Uni- the Friends of the Mi-
friends on the first explore our state’s polit- versity of New Hamp- not-Sleeper Library. For
lawn of the Rumney ical and cultural history shire. more information, call
Bible Conference, US on Thursday, Aug. 25 at The presentation at 744-3352, or visit the li-
Route 25, Rumney for 6:30 p.m. the library on Aug. 25 brary at 35 Pleasant St.,
a Movie on the Green Presenter Carl Lind- is described as being Bristol.
Friday night, Aug. 19. blade, of the Universi-
The lawn opens at ty of New Hampshire
7:30 p.m., with games Speaker’s Bureau, has
for kids from 7:30-8 worked in the hospital-
p.m., and the movie, ity industry for more
a fairy tale classic, be- than 40 years. His early
ginning at 8. Popcorn beginnings were at the
and cold drinks will Balsam’s Resort in Dix-
be available for sale. ville Notch, known for
For more informa- being the first polling
tion, call the Rumney location in the country
Bible Conference at to submit presidential
786-9504. primary results. Over
Take part
in the Great
Zucchini
VETERAN OWNED
Baking VETERAN WORKED Free LNA Class
Contest at Old
CouRtesy
Ashland Summer Campers tour Being held at
Home Day
BRISTOL — A new Reuben Whitten House Lafayette Center
event has been added
to Bristol Old Home Ashland Summer Day Camp took a tour around town to Quality CaRpentRy Contact Tanya Ingerson at
Day this year. Every- learn a little bit about our town’s history. Pictured are
one is invited to enter the children taking a tour of the restored Reuben Whitten 823-6514 or email
“The Great Zucchini House, a group photo on the library stairs, and then all were • RestoRation
treated to a kiddie cone at Dot’s Bread & Butter. [email protected]
Baking Contest.” • R
emodeling
There will be two
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ew onstRuCtion
age categories, juniors
Lafayette Center,
16 and under and se- [phone]
93 Main Steet, Franconia, NH 03580
niors 17-100! Now is
the season to use up • VeteRans disCounts • 603-823-5502
those extra zucchi-
ni in creative ways.
Any baked good such
as bread, cake, cook-
ies and bars will be
judged for creativity
and taste. Prizes for
each age group will
be 1st-$50, 2nd-$25 and
3rd-$10. A recipe card
must accompany each
entry.
Drop off your en-
try at the designated
tent on Old Home Day,
Aug. 27 at Kelley Park
on North Main Street
by 10 a.m.
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A4 THE RECORD ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
Take a little trip with WAR
PLYMOUTH — The WAR’s lyrics were some- from their 1972 album.
band WAR brings their times political in nature, The band formed in 1969,
funky party to The in keeping with their and they had the nerve
Flying Monkey Perfor- racially integrated line- to carry the name WAR
mance Center for the up, their music almost at a time when peace
first time on Sunday, always had a sunny, was the slogan in an an-
Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. WAR laid-back vibe emblem- ti-Vietnam America . .
is known for mega hits atic of their Southern . but their mission was
like “Low Rider,” “Why California roots. War to spread a message of
Can’t We Be Friends,” kept the groove loose, brotherhood and harmo-
and “Cisco Kid.” Tickets and they were given ny!
for this concert start at over to extended jam- WAR would wind
$55. ming; in fact, many of up being honored with
WAR is coming to their studio songs were 17 gold, platinum or
town... and what a cool edited together out of multi-platinum awards
thang that is. longer improvisations. which included the tri-
One of the most pop- The band’s grooving in- ple platinum “The World
ular funk groups of the terplay placed War in Is A Ghetto,” the double
‘70s, the band WAR was the top echelon of funk platinum “Why Can’t We
also one of the most ensembles. Be Friends?” and great- Courtesy
The band WAR brings their funky party to The Flying Monkey Performance Center for the first
eclectic… freely melding “Don’t you know that est hits, the platinum al-
time on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
soul, Latin, jazz, blues, it’s true, that for you and bums Deliver The Word,
reggae and rock influ- for me, The World Is A WAR Live, All Day Mu- along with gold albums with hope and the spirit Eric Burdon, the ex-lead
ences into an effortlessly Ghetto.” These were the sic, Best Of WAR and . . . Eric Burdon Declares of brotherhood. It’s just singer of the top British
funky whole. Although lyrics and the title track more and Platinum Jazz, WAR, Galaxy and The as apropos today,” states band The Animals.
PSU’s Annette Mitchell Music Band. veteran record producer Tickets for WAR are
“Our instruments and Jerry Goldstein whose $55 and $65 for premier
voices became our weap- hits had included “My seating. For more in-
recognized for artwork by DAR ons of choice and the Boyfriend’s Back,” formation on upcoming
songs our ammunition. “Hang On Sloopy” and shows or to purchase
We spoke out against “I Want Candy” and tickets call the box office
PLYMOUTH — Local racism, hunger, gangs, who brought the origi- at 536-2551 or go online at
artist and professor at crimes, and turf wars, as nal street band together www.flyingmonkeyNH.
Plymouth State Univer- we embraced all people along with rock legend com.
sity, Annette Mitchell,
Explore the musical history of
was recently recognized
for one of her paintings
at the national conven- Franco-America at Quincy Bog
tion of Daughters of the
American Revolution
in Washington, D.C. RUMNEY — The bones and small rhythm
Professor Mitchell Quincy Bog Natural instruments.)
won national first place Area welcomes all to Lucie Therrien is
in the Acrylic category Annette Mitchell Courtesy Courtesy Lucie Therrien’s presen- a songwriter, author,
of the Art & Sculpture “Dolly Madison Saves Gilbert tation of “The Music His- poet, historian, record-
contest for the Ameri- person, New Hampshire Stuart’s Painting of George tory of French-Canadi- ing artist, visual artist,
can Heritage Commit- DAR State Regent Phyl- Washington,” Mitchell’s ans, Franco-Americans, linguist, film maker and
award-winning painting.
tee for her painting lis Gagnon accepted the Acadians and Cajuns,” certified teacher. She
“Dolly Madison Saves award on Mitchell’s be- ty Education at Plym- on Wednesday, Aug. received a MA in Music
Gilbert Stuart’s Paint- half. outh State University. 24, beginning at 7 p.m. History and a BA in Pi-
ing of George Washing- The painting was on She retired after having at Quincy Bog Nature ano from UNH after her
ton.” This particular display in Washington, served as Coordinator Center. This is the final fine art studies in Mon-
work was one in a large D.C. throughout the of Drawing at PSU. Wednesday evening pro- treal at l’Ecole des Beaux
series of paintings that convention. The New The local chapter of gram of the summer sea- Arts. Therrien has per- mation, contact Betty Jo
Annette created por- Hampshire Society of Daughters of the Amer- son. formed on five conti- Taffe (phone, 786-2553,
traying members of her Daughters of the Ameri- ican Revolution is al- Lucie Therrien fol- nents. Among numerous email bjtaffe@gmail.
family during their no- can Revolution also rec- ways interested in new lows the migration of awards she has received, com).
table moments in Amer- ognized Annette during members. Any woman French-Canadians and the New Hampshire The final walk of the
ican history. its conference for win- interested in joining the evolution of their State Council on the arts 2016 season will take
The local DAR chap- ning the national award. Daughters of the Ameri- traditional music: its has honored her with place on Saturday, Sept.
ter was so impressed by New Hampshire Daugh- can Revolution is warm- arrival in North Amer- four Traditional Master 10. Join Scott Bailey for
this series of Mitchell’s ters are certainly proud ly encouraged to con- ica from France; the / Apprentice awards, as a Fern Walk at 9 a.m.
work that they encour- of its member, Annette tact Paula Woodward at music’s crossing with well as awards in song- at the Quincy Pasture
aged her to enter the Mitchell! Professor woodwardpm1@gmail. Indian culture during writing, film, video, com- Forest property on East
contest. Although she Mitchell continues com or call 536-4778 for the evangelization of posing and arranging. Rumney Road.
was unable to attend to teach for Graduate information on require- Acadia and Quebec; its All talks are free (do- The Quincy Bog Nat-
the award ceremony in Studies and Communi- ments. growth alongside En- nations are gratefully ural Area and Pemi-Bak-
glish culture after Brit- accepted), open to the er Land Trust work with
The Kingston Trio brings America’s
ish colonization; and its public, and are followed area landowners and a
expansion from Quebec by an informal recep- volunteer board to con-
to New England, as well tion with refreshments. serve land and connect
folk culture to the Flying Monkey
as from Acadia to Lou- These lectures are un- people with nature. To
isiana. This program derwritten in part by the learn more, visit www.
PLYMOUTH — The is a talk, not a concert Ruth V. Fisher Memori- quincybog.org or visit us
Kingston Trio returns (no guitar or piano; just al Fund. For more infor- on Facebook.
to The Flying Monkey
White Mountain National Forest Artist
Performance Center
on Saturday, Aug. 27
at 7:30 p.m. The trio in Residence Jude Valentine, Aug. 18
are widely considered
pioneers in the Amer-
ican Folk revolution. CAMPTON-- All at White Mountain Na- new prints from her
Tickets for this concert those interested in art tional Forest Headquar- first visit to the Forest in
start at $39. inspired by nature are ters, 71 White Mountain June. All are welcome;
These days, it can be invited to a free talk by Drive, Campton. there will be time to talk
rare for a musical act Jude Valentine, this Jude will provide an with Jude and ask ques-
from the mid-20th Cen- year’s White Mountain overview of her land- tions after this informal
tury to resonate with National Forest Artist in scape paintings and presentation.
contemporary audienc- Courtesy Residence, on Thursday, prints, talk about her A long-time resident
es. The Kingston Trio The Kingston Trio returns to The Flying Monkey Performance Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. The life and views as an art- of Maine, Valentine is a
is one of the fortunate Center on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. talk, “Responding to the ist and share work from painter and printmaker
few that have enjoyed industry. With their classic lyrics, the trio Landscape: Paintings her portfolio of 2016 who has a studio practice
longevity in the music vibrant delivery and SEE KINGSTON PAGE A16 and Prints,” will be held paintings and several SEE ARTIST PAGE A19
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A6 ‘The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.’ John Fitzgerald Kennedy THE RECORD ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
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Conservation Matters
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Local Control
BY BOYD SMITH
Newfound Lake Region Association
If you are reading this article, you are probably
quite familiar with the abundant natural beauty of Courtesy
Prayer flags in Plymouth
the Newfound Lake and White Mountain regions
of New Hampshire. Whether a long-term visitor or Peace, love, strength…Have you noticed the prayer flags in front of the Plymouth Congregational UCC on the Common in
year-‘round resident, we know how lucky we are to Plymouth? They carry the prayers for peace of their makers, members of the church and community members. This instil-
live in an area that awes and impresses people from lation was initiated and directed by Susan Wei in support of the families and friends of those killed in the Pulse shooting
around the world. New Hampshire thrives on tour- in Orlando, but have evolved to support all of those touched by violent acts. They join the Peace Pole which stands on the
fringe of church property as one more sincere expression of the desire for a peaceful life in a peaceful world.
ism because of its natural beauty, and we are sur-
Susan Wei is an Ashland artist who is nationally recognized for her work based on the social issues of our time. To see
rounded with some of our State’s finest examples of
more of her work, please go to her Web site, susanquiltsawei.com.
clean, clear water and verdant, unspoiled hills.
If you feel personally connected to this area, you
have probably also noticed some unwanted changes.
Letters to the Editor
More traffic on the roads, more houses near the wa-
ter and on the hillsides, ponds and lakes that are less n
clear, and beaches that have more silt and weeds
Trump’s threats to harass polls equal fascism
than in years’ past. These changes are often subtle,
giving us a slight sense of unease rather than a full-
on jolt, and reflect trends that have grown slowly in To the Editor: dicted by many reliable polls) is raising the specter
recent decades. Lying/cheating Trump is at it again, creating the of voter fraud as a face-saving excuse.
This letter is a call to action, because we love fiction that the only way he can lose a truly closely In my view, panicking Trump, by unleashing his
where we live and recreate, and there are actually contested election is through fraud. Based on this entranced, angry followers at busy polling places on
simple things we can do that really make a differ- lie, he’s exhorting his devotees to harass the polling hectic presidential election night is tantamount to
ence. Putting off steps that protect our environment places. Purposely creating a crisis by putting his sparking civil insurrection.
is rather like planning a diet tomorrow so we can angry combative cohorts on the street to achieve his And I urge our FBI and other security services to
eat a donut today – how has that worked for you? political goals, constitutes classic fascism. serve notice to Trump’s campaign to restrain itself
Cooperating to protect the common good, wheth- Hopefully, Trump is now pounding home the final or suffer the legal consequences.
er fresh air, healthy land, or clean water, can easily nail in the coffin of his “bizarre candidacy” by invok- Obviously, this fascistic Trump is unfit for Com-
become complicated and seemingly impossible. We ing the “red herring” of voter fraud which has been mander-In-Chief.
build agencies and systems of enormous size and officially proven many times to be statistically zero! Jack Saunders
It appears, Trump anticipating his failure (pre- Holderness
cost to “regulate” our behavior. Then we complain
about “government overreach” and paying for these
services, leading to gridlock and divisive debate. Sisters hiking for equality
But wait, aren’t we each responsible for our own
property? And don’t we all have a stake in the fu-
ture of our towns? By gum, “local control” has been
THORNTON — Two
a New Hampshire rallying cry forever!
New Hampshire girls,
So if you believe in local control, what should we
ages 13 and 11, are hik-
do to remain independent while enjoying the shared
ing New Hampshire’s
benefits of our common resources? It’s really pretty
highest 48 mountains
easy. First, take care of your own property. Man-
during every month
age your land so rainwater sinks into the ground to
of the year (576 total
refill your well and water your plants, rather than ascents) to raise mon-
wash out your driveway and foul your water with ey for Global Fund for
polluted runoff. Keep your noise and light inside Women.
your property boundaries. Essentially, just be a Alexandra and Sage
good neighbor – use your land responsibly and in Herr of Thornton are
such a way that you do not infringe on your neigh- avid hikers who have
bors’ rights to the same clean air, water and unim- been hiking the White
peded views that you enjoy. Mountain Four Thou-
Second, take part in your Town’s government to sand Footers (New
make sure land use regulations – and their enforce- Hampshire’s highest
ment – will bring you the future you expect to see. peaks) year-round
It is easy to balance land protection with smart and since they were each
five years old. They
sustainable economic growth, as long as we are pro-
each hold various hik-
active about it. It is impossible to recover what is
ing records here in New
lost by poorly planned land-use.
Hampshire. They’ve
Federal, State and even local governments lack
also hiked the 500-mile
the budget and staff to enforce all the rules we ask
Camino de Santiago in
for, and why should they? It is our home, our land
Spain (during which
and our community. Who better to protect and pre-
they raised $5000 for
serve natural beauty and economic vitality than
Global Fund for Wom-
those who are close at hand?
en), the 211-mile John
If you want to learn more about local control, and
Muir Trail in Califor-
be an active part in charting your town’s future,
nia, parts of the Great
reach out to your Planning and Select Boards and let
Wall of China, and the
them know what you want, and that you care. They highest peaks of 46
are your neighbors, too, and will often be grateful states.
for the help. The sisters are pas-
If you have questions about preventing stormwa- sionate about the is-
ter pollution on your property, regulations towns sue of worldwide equal
can follow to protect their land and water, or land rights for women, and
conservation, please contact the Newfound Lake they want to use their Courtesy
Two Thornton girls, ages 13 and 11, are hiking New Hampshire’s highest 48 mountains during
Region Association at info.NewfoundLake.org, or hiking prowess to ben-
every month of the year (576 total ascents) to raise money for Global Fund for Women.
744-8689. efit others. They have
Conservation Matters is a monthly column fo- now set their sights on several years). By The girls are look- sistershikingforequal-
cused on conservation education, as the result of what is known as the now focusing solely on ing for individuals and ity. They especially
collaboration among several area conservation com- “NH Grid” – hiking Four Thousand Foot- corporations to give hope to get a number
all 48 of New Hamp- ers, they hope to finish whatever they can to of businesses/individ-
missions and organizations. If your town’s commis-
shire’s highest moun- the Grid in five or six Global Fund for Wom- uals to give a one-time
sion or conservation organization would like to con-
tains during every years and raise at least en through their Crow- gift of $576 (one dollar
tribute articles, please contact Jessica Tabolt Halm
single month of the $18,000 for Global Fund dRise site: https:// for every mountain as-
[email protected]
year (spread out over for Women. www.crowdrise.com/ cent).
A7 THE RECORD ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
Talk of the Towns
News from our Local Correspondents
Alexandria mer will be Entangled meeting on the 16th. Board meeting to follow stone structures were State Senator, State
Strings playing from The announcements at 7 p.m. There will be built, how their styles Representatives, Coun-
Judy Kraemer 744-3532 5:30 to 7;30 p.m. on Sun- for this week: no Select Board meeting emerged and changed ty offices: Sheriff, Coun-
[email protected] day, Aug. 28. The free There will be a me- on the 23rd. over time and their sig- ty Attorney, Treasurer,
n concert in Memorial morial service for Pam Visit from Bob Giu- nificance to the New En- Register of Deeds, Reg-
Late summer Park is sponsored by Yinger on Saturday, da candidate for New gland landscape. Along ister of Probate and
It was a tough week the Ashland Area Recre- Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Hampshire State Senate the way, Kevin will oc- County Commissioner.
with the heat, humidity, ation Association. Bring Union Congregation- on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. cupy himself by building Many candidates have
company, and then rain. your own seating. al Church in Hebron. Planning Board meet- a miniature stone wall sites on Facebook or the
The church fair was Appraisal Day There was a nice write- ing at the Town House on a tabletop using small Web for you to review.
well attended, we had The Pauline E. Glid- up in the Paper last week Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7 stones. Rummage Sale at
many visitors at the His- den Toy Museum will in memorial of Pam. p.m. The program will be Community Church
torical Society. hold its annual Apprais- Hope you had a chance held in the Hebron Com- Thursday, Aug. 18 from
Hebron
The tomatoes are rip- al Day, beginning at 5:30 to read it. Pam served munity Hall (16 Church 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday
ening, but a few horn- p.m. on Thursday, Sept. our community in many Bob Brooks 744-3597 Lane in the basement and Saturday from 9
worns are still trimming 1, at the Museum. Paul ways as Librarian Trust- [email protected] of the Union Congrega- a.m.-2 p.m.
leaves. Hough of Waukewan ee and Supervisor of the n tional Church) which Town Administra-
No sign of blooms on Antiques in Meredith Checklist and just all- is directly across North tor Capone is looking
the hydrangaes, perhaps will again be doing the round good involved citi- Hebron Historical Shore Road from the for submissions of pic-
too many leaves. Bet appraisals. The cost re- zen. She was a published Society Pot Luck Hebron Common and tures or video from our
they need something I’m mains at $4 per item or author of numerous chil- Supper and Program is fully handicapped ac- Celebrate Holderness!
not giving them. $10 for three items. dren’s books and a won- Aug. 20 cessible. The evening activities. Send them to
The phlox are in SAU Withdrawal derful story teller. The On Saturday evening, will begin with a pot administrator@Holder-
bloom every where, ev- Study Committee family has asked in lieu Aug. 20, the Hebron luck supper at 5:30 p.m., ness-nh.gov.
ery color. The Ashland School of flowers if gifts would Historical Society will followed by the featured Coming up on Sat-
Board is seeking four be made to the Speare sponsor a presentation presentation at 6:30 p.m. urday, Aug. 27 will be
Ashland
Ashland residents will- Memorial Hospital On- by Kevin Gardner enti- Mr. Gardner’s pre- another evening of mu-
David Ruell 968-7716 ing to serve on the com- cology Department at 16 tled “Discovering New sentation is supported sic at Song Circle at the
[email protected] mittee to study the with- Hospital Rd., Plymouth, England Stone Walls.” by a grant from the New Town Hall from 7 – 8:30
n drawal of the Ashland NH 03264. Mr. Gardner is a writ- Hampshire Humanities p.m. Bring your banjos,
Red Cross Blood Drive School District from *** The Groton Old er, teacher, tradesman, Council and is open dobro, guitar, fiddle or
The American Red SAU 2 to join SAU 48. Home Day will be at the and a lifelong resident to the public without other instrument and
Cross is holding a blood Those interested should Everett Hobart Memo- of Hopkinton, NH. For charge. join in. All welcome.
drive from noon to 5 p.m. send a letter no later rial Park on Saturday, more than 30 years he For more informa- Town Clerk and Tax
today, Thursday, Aug. than Sept. 2, giving their Aug. 20 from 5-ish till has been a stone wall tion, please call 744-3335. Collector’s office will be
18, at the American Le- background and everyone heads home. builder in a family busi- Holderness closed from 8:30 a.m. to
gion Hall, 37 Main St. All reasons for serving on There will be a parade, a ness widely known for 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 as
Fran Taylor 968-3846
donors will receive a $5 the committee, to Super- BBQ dinner and live mu- traditional New England staff will be attending
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Amazon.com e-card. intendent Mary Moriar- sic from the Express Re- stonework, particularly Election Law Training.
Movies and Band in ty, SAU 2, 103 Main St., vival Band concluding for historic restoration State Primary is At a recent Select-
the Park Meredith, NH 03253. with fireworks at dusk. of antique structures. In coming up on Tuesday, men’s meeting PD Chief
As last week’s con- There will be Craft- 2001, Kevin published Sept. 13. Sample ballots Patridge introduced
Groton
cert and Movie in the ers, a Raffle and Game “The Granite Kiss: Tra- can be viewed on the Officer Adam Donnel-
Park were postponed be- Ruth Millett 603-786-2926 throughout the evening. ditions and Techniques Secretary of State home ly to the Board. He has
cause of the weather, the [email protected] We hope lots of people of Building New England page and will be posted fifteen years of experi-
double feature will be n come out to celebrate Stone Walls.” In addi- at the Town Hall and ence and fills recent va-
held this Friday, Aug. 19 It was sure nice to with us. tion, he has appeared on PO. You will be voting cancy.
at the Ashland ball field. see a little rain this past If you would like to NH Public Radio and a for Governor, U.S. Sen- Central School will
The Just Because Band weekend, and from the take part in the parade syndicated nation radio ator, Rep to Congress, hold an Open House
will play from 7 to 8 p.m. sounds, we might have or have a booth at the series about New En- Executive Councilor, SEE TOWNS PAGE A9
The animated film “The a little more this week. Park for the evening gland’s regional litera-
Good Dinosaur” will be I started preparing my please pick up a registra- ture. Furthermore, he
shown at 8:30 p.m. This tomatoes in advance by tion form at the Town Of- is a professional actor, Fall Soccer
free albeit delayed event watering them a little fices the more who sign director and teacher of
is sponsored by the each day. I’m not sure up the more fun it will theater and has taught Pemi-Baker Soccer Club
Band and the Ashland if it will keep them from be. at the New Hampton
Area Recreation Asso- cracking, but am hoping The line-up for the School, the NH Institute
ciation and is presented it does the trick. The parade will begin at 4:30 of Art, St. Paul’s School
in cooperation with the grand-boy and I picked p.m. at the Town Ga- and is a regular guest di-
Ashland Parks & Recre- blueberries after church rage/Highway Depart- rector at PSU.
ation Department. The this past Sunday and ment. *** During his talk, Kev-
last free summer movie, then went for a swim. It Meetings at the Town in will explain how and
“Star Wars: The Force sure was muggy. Even House why New England came
Awakens,” will be spon- without the sun beat- Select Board Work to acquire its thousands Recreational Soccer
sored by Lisa’s Personal ing down on us we were Sessions at the Town of miles of stone walls,
Training and J.Joyce overheated and the House – Aug. 30 at 4.30 the manner in which Grades 3-6 Coed
Plaster & Drywall and swim felt great. p.m., with the Select they and other dry
will be shown next Fri- There was no Select
Travel Team Soccer
day, Aug. 26. Bring your Board Meeting on the
Thank you for your letters
own chairs or blankets. 9th as we are still on
Refreshments will be on the summer every-oth- The Record Enterprise appreciates U10, U12, U14 Coed
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unable to print this week, we will try to
nings. ing notes for the next
Legion Breakfast article as there will be a print in an upcoming edition. [email protected]
The Dupuis-Cross
Post of the American
Legion will serve its
monthly breakfast from
7 to 11 a.m. this Sunday,
Aug. 21, in the Legion
The Ashland Board of
Hall. The cost is $7 for
an adult, $6 for a senior Selectmen wish to express
citizen and $4 for a child.
our deepest sympathy to
Whitten Wheat
Festival Kathleen De Wolfe
The Ashland Histor-
and family in the loss of
ical Society’s Reuben
Whitten Committee will
hold the Whitten Wheat Normand 'Norm' DeWolfe.
Festival and Stone Soup
Supper beginning at 4 He was a great selectman,
p.m. on Saturday, Aug.
27, on the grounds of the friend, and gentleman to
Whipple House Museum
us and we will never forget
and the Reuben Whitten
House. The event will
him and everything he • Family Law
celebrate the harvest-
ing of the very modest
accomplished for this town.
wheat patch planted to
commemorate Whitten’s
successful raising of 40 Fran Newton
bushels of wheat in the
Cold Year of 1816, while Steve Felton
the sharing of a com-
munal meal will recall Leigh Sharps
Whitten’s sharing of his
Harold Lamos
wheat with his neigh-
bors.
Concert in the Park
The last Concert
in the Park of the sum-
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CELEBRATE BRISTOL!
August 26th & August 27th
More information on all events at 744-2713
FRIDAY • AUGUST 26th
5:00 PM—7:00 PM ♦ BRISTOL FIRE COMPANY SPAGHETTI DINNER
$10 adults, $5 ages 4-12, Ages 3 & under free -- at the Fire Station, 85 Lake Street
7:00 PM—9:00 PM ♦ Concert & Dance with CLUB SODA Band
Put on your dancing shoes and join us at the Bristol Old Town Hall! Free! All ages welcome!
SATURDAY • AUGUST 27th
BRISTOL OLD HOME DAY
All Events Held at KELLEY PARK Unless Otherwise Noted
8:00 AM ♦ Registration opens for 5K Road Race to benefit Stand Up Newfound
8:30 AM ♦ 5K Road Race Begins
8:00 -- 11 AM ♦ Buffet Breakfast at Union Lodge
9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM ♦ Health & Fitness Fair
9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM ♦ Craft Fair & Vendors
10:00 AM ♦ Horseshoe Tournament -- CASH PRIZES!
10:00 AM ♦ Pick-Up Softball Game -- Contact the TTCC for info on playing
10:00 AM -- 3:00 PM ♦ FUN at Kelley Park…
♦ Kids Games ♦ Giant Obstacle Course ♦ DJ Tim Martin ♦ Water Wars
♦ Dunking Booth ♦ Operation Game Thief -- NH Fish & Game
♦ FOOD available all day -- the Bristol Lion’s Club Food Wagon
♦ Cotton Candy & more! ♦ Home-Made Beans & fresh Walker’s Corn (at noon)
DON’T MISS
11:30 AM & 1:00 PM—Fire Department “HOSE DOWN”
1:00 PM—NACIMENTOS—a magical review with story-telling and magic!
♦ Come meet “ARRO” Bristol’s first Canine Police Officer!!
Open May Through November
♦ The “GREAT ZUCCHINI BAKING CONTEST!” Cash Prizes! Any baked item
Friday 5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday Noon to 5:00 pm that is made with zucchini • Age categories: 16 & under or 17—100 •
567 West Shore Road MUST attach a recipe card and be in a disposable container • Deliver to Old
Bristol,NH 03222
Home Day tent by 10AM
603.455.0182
5:30—7:00 PM ♦ TTCC Lobster/Chicken Dinner ♦ Ticket info at 744-2713
Lobster Dinner $17—Chicken Dinner $15—Combo $20—Kids Hot Dog Plate $4
-- Dinner Music provided by Solitary Man
Newfound Lake Vineyards
DUSK (approx. 7:30 pm) ♦ MOVIE on the Park
“Come see this movie you must!” (hint hint).
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Towns Warren/ will run Twin 20’s with from 9 a.m. until 8:30 New Hampton Garden
Wentworth an added bonus to the p.m. The festivities
FROM PAGE A7
winner, who will re- include face painting, Club announces raffle
for new students on Gary Jesseman ceive a share of the scavenger hunt, frozen
738-5372
Thursday, Aug. 25 from 50/50 raffle as a bonus. t-shirt contest, outdoor
basket winners
[email protected]
1-2 p.m. Parents or The Legion Speed- concerts, a barbecue,
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guardians of new stu- way goes Green every and a chance to meet
dents should stop by Greetings, every- Friday Night at 7 p.m. the Valley Snow Dogz NEW HAMPTON riety of children’s toys,
the school to pick up one! I hope you all had and is located on Route and Bruce the Moose. — The town of New books and certificates,
registration papers or a good week 25 at the Rumney/ The annual rubber Hampton held its Old Ellen Denoncour; Re-
download them from In WARREN, watch Wentworth Town line. duck race will be held Home Day on Saturday, laxation basket, many
the www.hcs.sau48.org for changes/additions For more informa- at 5 p.m. Purchase your Aug. 13, and the New soothing articles and
Web site. to the Historical Soci- tion visit the tracks’ ducks in Town Square. Hampton Garden Club books to enjoy, Peter Gu-
Library is starting ety Museum, hopefully Web site, www.Legion- Each duck costs $3, or members once again lick; and the Wine bas-
to rearrange its collec- completed by the end of speedway.com. buy four for $10. Prizes were at their table sell- ket, wines and snacks,
tion in preparation for this month. I believe that’s all will be awarded for the ing raffle tickets for four Don Levasseur. The
the new addition. Chil- In WENTWORTH, the news for now. Un- top ducks (you don’t large decorated gift bas- gifts in these baskets
dren’s section will be Wentworth Historical til next time, stay well, need to be present to kets. are donated by members
relocated as the base- Society Museum con- stay cool, and always win). Proceeds from Many people look for- and supportive business-
ment will be unavail- tinues to be open every remember to count the duck race will ben- ward to this event, as es in the area. Money
able while construction Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., your blessings. efit the Bridge House. each year the winners raised from this raffle
takes place. where you can pur- The day culminates are amazed at the love- helps support the gar-
Waterville Valley
This week’s SLA chase a W250 T-shirt, with fireworks at 8:30 ly gifts within each one. dens in town as well as
Adventure Ecology is pick up a Wentworth Jan Stearns 236-3333 p.m. The winners were: New the Garden Therapy pro-
Leaf Rubbing and Tree History Trivia Contest, [email protected] Town Square Hampshire basket, all gram which takes place
Touring for Beginners or a copy of the Tours n Concerts articles made in New each month at Golden
from 10 a.m.-noon. Meet of 98 year old houses. Black Bear Half Enjoy free outdoor Hampshire, John Volk- Crest Assisted Living in
at main building for a The next W250th Marathon concerts in the Town er; Children’s basket, va- Franklin.
walk around the proper- celebrations will be The Black Bear Half Square on Friday and
ty. Led by Maggie Kelly the upcoming Country Marathon and 5K race Saturday evenings. On
a junior at St. Lawrence Gospel Music Night, will be held in Water- Friday, Corey Brack- Dragon Financial and
University where she’s Sept. 10 and Septem- ville Valley on Sunday, ett will perform on the
studying Conservation berfest, Sept. 24. Aug. 28. All runners gazebo stage from 6-9 Insurance Services
Biology. Register at Information on both will be treated to a first p.m. Mr. Nick & The
www.squamlakes.org. events will be posted class experience fea- Dirty Tricks will take WE’VE
Election officials in- on the Town Website, turing technical shirts the stage on Saturday
cluding Supervisors Town Office, and cop- and finisher medals for from 6-9 p.m. Lawn
MOVED!
of the Checklist, bal- ies at Historical muse- all half marathoners, chairs and coolers are
lot clerks, and town um. t-shirts for all 5K run- welcomed.
clerks met last Satur- Check Wentworth’s ners, pint glasses for Live Animal Show Specializing in:
day morning with rep- Web site for more de- overall and age group Squam Lakes Nat-
• Group & Individual
resentatives from the tails. http://www. winners, and build ural Science Center
office of Secretary of wentworth-nh.org/in- your own goodie bags. presents a free 1-hour Health Insurance
State to review chang- dex.html The half marathon en- live animal program • Retirement Plans
es in election law. Vot- The following is news try fee is $70 and $80 on Sunday mornings • IRA’s
ers should be assured from the Race Track: on race day. The entry from 10-11 a.m. in the • Disability Corporate
that the State takes all Mother Nature wins fee for the 5K is $35 and Town Square. This Benefits
elections very seriously again at Legion $40 on race day. Sign- week’s program is • Long Term Care
and makes time to alert Speedway up online, just Google “New Hampshire Wild- Robert J. Dragon, FSR
• Life Insurance
election officials of any For the third time Black Bear Half Mar- life.”
Plymouth Enterprise Center
law changes and how to this season, the entire athon (the website ad-
One Bridge St., Suite 106
manage the actual phys- program at The Legion dress is too long to fit
Plymouth, NH 03264
ical process of getting Speedway was washed in this column without
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the voters in and out of out. A forecast calling breaks) or call 429-8879.
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A10 THE RECORD ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
SLA hosting weed watching session Saturday morning
H O L D E R N E S S then head out onto and Do your part and pro-
— Join the Squam Lakes into the water to search tect your favorite cove,
Association for a Weed Little Squam. The SLA beach or island! You can
Watching Morning Sat- will provide the boats Weed Watch while snor-
urday, Aug. 20 from 9-11 and other equipment keling, canoeing, kaya-
a.m. at The Cottage Place needed to search the king, paddle boarding,
on Squam. waters. Look under the or from a motor boat.
Get on the water Volunteer tab for “Weed After searching an area,
this Saturday with the Watching on Squam whether you find any
Squam Lakes Associ- Lakes” at squamlakes. suspicious plants or not,
ation and The Cottage org to sign up Participa- report back to the SLA
Place on Squam Lake for tion is fun, but limited, with an easy to use on-
a beautiful morning on so reserve your spot to- line, mobile friendly re-
Little Squam. The SLA’s day! port form. This form can
conservation team Weed Watching morn- be found at squamlakes.
will be hosting a Weed ings are held every Sat- org.
Watching morning at urday morning in June, The SLA has been re-
The Cottage Place on July, and August, and moving infestations of
Squam (1132 US Route 3, are an important part of milfoil from the Squam
Holderness) starting at the SLA’s invasive spe- Lakes for years. It has
9 a.m. There will be cof- cies management pro- taken teams of trained Courtesy
Join the Squam Lakes Association for a Weed Watching Morning Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9-11
fee and light breakfast gram. After participat- divers countless hours
a.m. at The Cottage Place on Squam.
fare available. You’ll get ing in this program, you under water, working in
an overview of the inva- will be a trained Weed concert with a special- teers play an important the Squam community bed. This is a perfect op-
sive species the SLA and Watcher and can sur- ized suction harvesting role in finding the ar- to locate milfoil plants portunity to have a great
volunteers are hunting vey the Lakes whenever boat to stay in front of eas that may need to be early before infestations time while giving back
down in the Lakes, and you’re out on the water. this problem. Volun- treated. It will take all of cover entire acres of lake to the lakes!
2016 Golf Season
Don’t miss the 9th Annual
BodeBash Golf & Tennis Classic
The Turtle Ridge his larger corporate Many adaptive and underprivileged youth these funds to grant casual cocktail party
Foundation (TRF) was sponsors, held fund- young athletes in our need the most encour- support to a variety of at 4pm. BodeBash Golf
founded in 2005 by raising events and has community experi- agement and opportu- passionate and dedi- consists of nearly 120
Olympic Gold Medalist welcomed various do- ence a variety of ob- nity to explore their cated programs while (30 4-somes) players
& Overall World Cham- nations and contribu- stacles and often lack athletic capabilities. still allotting time hitting the links first
pion, Bode Miller, and tions from individuals essential support, The Turtle Ridge Foun- and money for getting thing Sunday morning
his family to provide to secure the funding equipment and fund- dation is proud to offer our exclusive TRF fueled by Dunkin Do-
a philanthropic plat- needed to grow this ing needed to succeed. grants, scholarships, MonoSki’s out on the nuts coffee, Stonyfield
form in the communi- organization and pro- While all people make general funding and slopes! yogurts & locally made
ty to support youth and mote its vision to give their way through our new exclusive TRF In the past couple breakfast sandwich-
adaptive sports. Bode all people the opportu- life’s struggles, the dis- MonoSki to the adap- years, TRF has ex- es from Mojo’s, Maia
has included some of nity to enjoy sports. abled community and tive and youth sports panded the weekend Papaya and Wendles
world and you can now by starting at 10:00am Deli. Additional com-
be part of that. on Saturday morn- plementary food is
The 9th Annual ing with some light offed throughout the
BodeBash Golf & Ten- stretching, calisthen- day at the Applegate
nis Classic is sched- ics, tennis clinics and Farm hot-dog tent and
uled for Saturday Au- warm-up sessions led the Maplewood Food
gust 27th at Tamarack by Bode, his (expert & Beverage cart. The
Tennis Camp and Sun- tennis) Family and weekend-long event
day August 28th at Ma- Tamarack Staff. Bode- wraps up with the Ko-
plewood Country Club. Bash Tennis includes rbel Kork-Off, raffles
In previous years TRF an A-Bracket for ex- and awards on the
has been able to raise perts, the B-Bracket deck at 2pm.
nearly $35,000 at this for intermediate play- We hope you will
event to further the ers and the Z-Bracket consider joining for
success of their mis- - which is for low-oc- any or all parts of this
sion to support adap- tane, less competi- exciting fundraising
tive and youth sports tive play. BodeBash weekend! For more in-
programs locally, re- Dinner is a gourmet formation and to reg-
gionally and national- feast brought to you ister please visit www.
ly. TRF has been fortu- by Chef Joe’s Cater- TurtleRidgeFounda-
nate to be able to use ing beginning with a tion.org
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**Purchase a 2017 Pass for $1100 (Save $100) Play from
FREE SCENIC LIFT RIDES!
Free? Yes, FREE! So sit back and enjoy the ride up to Latitude 44 Restaurant this Sept 1st 2016 - Till the end of the 2017 season.
summer, where you can have lunch, libations, or just soak up the scenery from
the deck.
WHITE MOUNTAIN PHEASANT RIDGE
*Some restrictions may apply to all offers. Offers may not be combined with other specials or promotions.
COUNTRY CLUB GOLF CLUB
2 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 140 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
ASHLAND, NH 03217 GILFORD, NH 03249
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