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BIG NIGHT IN NELSON very spring, as the melting snow and warmer weather slowly draws us out of our winter hibernation, an army of amphibians wait for their ‘Big Night’. From marshes, wetlands, roadside ditches and vernal pools everywhere, a mighty chorus begins to rise. The high-pitched peeps of the aptly n amed spring peepers counterbalance the clackity quacking of wood frogs while the American toad trills melodiously above the fray. They are just a few of the many amphibians patiently waiting for the first rainy night when the temperature gets above 40 degrees. Once that evening arrives it is officially time to mingle and the amphibians begin to move. Big Night, as the fans of amphibians call it, has finally arrived. While Big Night is essential to the survival of their species, it is also a time of great peril. Countless (continued on page 6)
E DREAMS COME TRUE By Joy Birdsey his school year, the Nelson PTO’s goal has been to strengthen community relationships and fundraise in a different way. We asked Sheila Vara, principal, what the students and staff would like if they could have anything in the world. Without hesitation, she exclaimed, “A New Slide”! The children have been missing the wonderful metal slide that friends and families remember fondly from many years ago. The group decided the best way to tackle this daunting fundraising effort was to hold a live Auction in April 2009. Shortly after the ice storm and w in ter h o lid ays preparations began on the Auction to be held Saturday, April 4th. Word spread quickly throughout the co m m u nity and the children and staff at the Nelson School began making items, posting services, and soliciting family, friends and businesses for donations. C h r i s W a l le n s t e i n , a u c t i o n e e r , volunteered his time for the event. The school children worked on their projects in school, as well as making the auction paddles, an all school quilt with the school’s animal theme, and pictures of
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The brigade watches for salamanders during the rainy Big Night.
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNER By Gordon Peery liver Mednick, son of Terry Mednick and Betsy Street, is one of ten NH high school seniors to b e a w arded a $750 scholarship from New Hampshire Local Government Center (LGC) as part of its Annual Scholarship Program. The scholarships benefit children of New Hampshire municipal, school, county or village district employees and officials. Applicants were judged on academic achievement, letters of reference, extracurricular participation, community service, and an essay addressing What My City, Town or School Could Do to Save Money. L a s t y e a r G retch en S c h illem a t was one of the winners – we can be proud of the excellent educational start Nelson School provides our youth! (Oliver was also has received a scholarship from the Nelson Ladies Aid Society.)
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR NELSON RESIDENTS By Gordon Peery he Keene Rotary and the Nelson Police Department are offering scholarships to people who are pursuing college degrees, classes at technical schools and folks who need a course or two to improve their skills for better employment opportunities. The
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police departm ent scholarship is specifically for students who have completed one or more years of college and could use some help in defraying college costs. For more information about the Rotary scholarship, contact Peter Brnger at 358-3038 x 103, or go directly to the K e e n e R o t a r y C l u b ’ s w e b s it e : www.keenerotary.org. The money for the Nelson Police scholarship was raised at a golf tournament sponsored by the department last fall. Interested parties should contact Chief Richard Pratt at nelsonpolice@yahoo.com, or you can leave a message at the town office, to request more information. In both cases, you will need to provide your personal information such as address, phone, e-mail address and a one-page description about why the financial assistance would be beneficial to you. Please help spread the word to anyone you know who might benefit from these opportunities.
TOWN WEBSITE GROWS n the evening of May 28, Alan Rum rill, Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, gave an interesting talk at the Chapel by the Lake in Munsonville about the Power of Water, which was about the influence of Granite Lake on the development of Munsonville. It was very interesting and the ensuing discussion made it clear that there is a lot of interest in learning more about our town’s history. Alan graciously provided a written summary of his talk, as well as some pictures, which are now posted on the t o w n w e b s i t e : http://www.townofnelson.com/ If you have not been to this site recently, you will notice (scrolling down) another article historical article published a couple of weeks ago. This was written by Rick Church, about the very early settlement of Nelson. The town web site will continue to publish these kind of articles – Rick (with
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Dave Birchenough) is working on another, and other authors will surely emerge from the woods. One of the cool things about having this online is that people can make comments on the articles, so there is the opportunity for further discussion and information .
OLD HOME DAYS COMING! ld Home Days will be held this year from Sunday, August 9, to Saturday, August 15. A couple of event reminders have been sent to us:
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Mock Drive In Movie Night – Friday Night, August 14th Suggestions for a “G” rated movie welcome. Please email Joy Birdsey at Birdsey@cheshire.net or call 847-9533 Ham and Bean Supper! Volunteers needed the day of the event and for homemade pies! Please email Joy Birdsey Birdsey@cheshire.net or call 847-9533.
NELSON TOWN OFFICES News from the Selectmen’s Office Summer Hours for the Town Offices: Selectmen Meetings 7:00 to 9:00 pm. O p e n : July 8 & 22 and Aug. 5 & 19. C lo s e d : July 1, 15 & 29 and Aug. 12 & 26. Regular schedule will resume on Sept. 2 Info 603-847-0047 Summer Hours for Highway Department The Nelson Highway Department is now operating on their summer schedule: Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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the University of Szeged in Szeged, Hungary. She plans to enroll in the Hungarian and East Central European Studies program. C h ris P la tt, son of Mike and Caroline Platt, will attend Mars Hill College in North Carolina where he plans to major in zoology. Jac kie M arin o ff, daughter of Keith and Phyliss Marinoff, graduated from Nelson School, then moved to Keene. She will be attending Brandeis University in Massachusetts.
On our way to the USS Salem, where we were spending the night, we were tantalized by a “free” carnival. Knowing that we had an extra hour, we decided to stop. The students had a wonderful time jumping in a bouncy house, sliding, eating cotton candy, dunking a person in the dunking booth, and making Frisbees. After we had all the fun we could handle, we departed for the ship where we found our bunks, unloaded sleeping bags, and prepared for the day ahead of us. We took the van into Boston where th Our ‘09 graduating seniors when they were in 6 grade in we attended the Blue Man Group at Nelson. From left to right - Jackie Marinoff, Heather Charles Theatre. After the show, we Greathouse, Oliver Mednick, Tyler Brnger, Abby Giffin, went to Faneuil Hall where we had Alina Michelewicz, Nicole Fauteux, and hanging - David dinner and enjoyed the sights of the area. Then came the surprise destination. Meneses We had been able to acquire 10 free tickets to the baseball game at Fenway Park! When we went to get the tickets, we were excited to find out that the TH tickets were for behind home plate. We had previously been told that they would Keene High’s Class of 2009! be bleacher seats. This surprise made it an even more memorable event. The ongratulations to the following students were very excited. students and best of luck in their After the game we went back to the th he Nelson School 6 Graders took future! ship to bunk down for the night. It th part in the annual 6 grade trip T y le r B rn g e r, son of Debby and seemed like we were only asleep for a over the weekend of June 6-7. Peter Brnger, will be attending the few hours when we were awakened by The trip was to Boston, Whittemore School of Business and the reveille call at 6:30 AM. After Massachusetts. Economics at UNH where he also plans breakfast, we went on a scavenger hunt The students were involved in many to play football. Tyler received the and then on a cruise in Boston Harbor. fundraising activities to reach their goal scholarship from the KHS Football We then left the USS Salem go into of $1,500 for the trip. Some of the Boosters. Boston for a Duck Boat Tour. When we activities they did were movie night Ab b y Giff in , daughter of Jay and arrived, we had the privilege of having before school opened, a classic car show Sienna Giffin, will be taking business the best tour guide in Boston. His name at Lindy’s Diner in Keene, a cookie classes at River Valley Community was H ardly d o ugh sale, a College while she figures out what comes Davidson! He dance, a bake sale after that. Options under consideration w as v e ry at Ms. Vara’s dog include nursing or art school. k n o w le d geab le agility show, and a H e a th e r Gre a th o u s e , daughter of an d w e all car wash at the Joe and Tina Greathouse, will attend the learned a lot Ocean Bank in University of Kentucky where she has about the history Keene. Th e been awarded a Rifle team scholarship. of Boston. studen ts w ere Heather is nationally ranked in both air After a long year actively involved and small bore rifle. of hard work, in the decision O liv e r M e d n ic k, son of Betsy Street this unique making of all their and Terry Mednick, will attend Wheaton experience was s c h e d u l e d College in Massachusetts where he plans well worth the activities except to explore several fields before choosing effort that each one, which was a major. student h ad kept a secret until D a v id M e n e s e s , son of Patricia and extended to get the last minute. Mario Meneses, is applying to go on a there. This trip Everyone who two year mission for the Church of Jesus Nelson School 2009 6th Grade Graduates: l to r w i l l b e went on the trip Christ Latter Day Saints. Upon his remembered for Ryanne Champney, Susan Stires (teacher), Elena had a great time! return he will be applying to colleges. a long time. We rented a 15- Mednick, Tyrrell Vizcaino, Logan Cucchi, Wayland Alin a M ic h e le w ic z, daughter of passenger van to Tolman-Anderson, Thomas Fauteux, Taylor Caren Barrett and Gary Michelewicz, will drive to Boston. Merrifield be working and saving money to attend
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Old Home Day ugust 15 th will be Old Home Day in Nelson. The Friends of the library will sponsor a book sale from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. (Book sale preview for residents on Friday at 7:00 pm). The library will be open with a craft table for children to make and take. Other activities on Old Home Day include outdoor games, starting at 9:00 am, a chicken barbeque, and an Old Home Day speaker.
A LIBRARY NEWS from Kris Finnegan Summer Reading for Children Young and Old he Nelson Library invites your child to participate in the 2009 Sum m er R ead in g Program : “Summertime and the Reading is Easy”. Nelson children may come to the library for summer reading books. Library books read from the June until August 16 th may be tallied on a reading log at the library. These books will allow the reader to pick up a small incentive prize each time they come to the library, and a Toadstool gift certificate for 10 easy books or 6 chapter books read. The very young library user may listen to books read. All prizes and certificates must be picked up before school starts in the fall. This annual statewide program is sponsored by CHILIS (Children’s Librarians of NH) to encourage yearround reading by children. For more information please call the library at 847-3214. All children are welcome to join us at the Nelson library for Thursday afternoon activities at 3:30pm: July 9th - At our Kick off Event, Hunt and Alison will play some exciting music & the Friends of the Library will provide refreshments. July 16 th – Story time and an art activity. July 23rd - Bookmaking with Ann Ames July 30th - Bird Walk with Julie Tilden. August 6th – Story time and an art activity. We will end the summer reading program with the Norman Magic Show, presented by the Nelson Library in the Nelson Town Hall, Wednesday, August 12 th at 6:30PM. This program is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Library and donations from the Bryne Foundation, CHILIS, Cogswell Benevolent Trust, and the NH Library Association.
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AUCTION (continued from page 1) and more excited as the night rolled on. Everyone wanted to know if we had made it. After 10:00 pm the happy crowd left armed with their purchases, certificates for services, and food stuffs. The children were dancing around saying, “ We’re getting a slide, we’re getting a slide." And yes, we earned approximately $6,800 - enough for the slide. Watch for the new slide, because as of this writing, the slide is being assembled. Stop by, take a ride down. and remember “Dreams do come true in Nelson!"
Hancock Farmers' Market Saturdays, 9 am - noon during the Season In the carriage sheds behind the Church Rte. 123, Main Street Hancock Center
'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.’ -Attributed to James M. Barrie
Olivia Rodham Memorial Library 2009 Summer Forum he Nelson Library is pleased to announce the speakers for the 2009 Summer Forum. All talks are at the Nelson Town Hall, begin at 7 pm with a musical introduction by a local musician, and conclude with a reception in the library. Please join your friends and neighbors for a rich evening of learning, music, conversation and food.
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July 9 - Ted Lenk on Sheep in Nelson, in History and Modern Times. July 16 - Rich Popovich with Rebellion, Emigration and Celebration: Selections From the Irish Songbook. July 23 - Deb Navas, the author of the true story “Murdered by His Wife” and other books. July 30 - Rick Church, Roads in Nelson, Today and in Yesteryear.
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CONCERTS AT APPLE HILL TUESDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 PM, APPLE HILL CONCERT BARN Performance space is wheelchair accessible. Box office telephone: 603-847-3371; 800-472-6677 Website: www.applehill.org JU LY 7 Igor Stravinsky, L'Histoire du Soldat Varty Manoulian, violin Gilad Harel, clarinet Myriam Teie, piano Dan Sedgwick, String Quartet (world premiere commission)
The Apple Hill String Quartet: Elise Kuder, violin Sarah Kim, violin Michael Kelley, viola Rupert Thompson, cello Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet in C minor, Op. 18 #4 The Apple Hill String Quartet JU LY 14 A French program of works by Debussy and Ravel with Rupert Thompson, cello, and Jean Schneider, piano
AU GU ST 4 Kareem Roustom, BUHUR, a quartet for Clarinet, Violin, Viola and Cello Kinan Azmeh, clarinet Sarah Kim, violin Michael Kelley, viola Troy Stuart, cello
JU LY 28 - Gala Concert Join the Apple Hill String Quartet, Playing for Peace alum Tony Rymer, and Director Lenny Matczynski for an inspired evening of food, drink, & music. The program will include Schubert’s masterpiece, the Cello
Robert Schumann, Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63 Rohan Gregory, violin Jennifer Morsches, cello Jean Schneider, piano Claude Debussy, String Quartet The Apple Hill String Quartet
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he Monadnock Folklore Society inaugurated a Second-Saturday contra dance series in the Nelson Town Hall in 2007. The monthly dances have been very successful, presenting a wide range of musicians& callers, and further enhancing Nelson’s reputation as the contra dance capital of the
world. The hall opens at 7:30 p.m. for a workshop – a chance for newcomers to learn some basic steps or a refresher for folks who might not have danced for a while. The main dance starts at 8:00 p.m. and goes until 11:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students. Questions about the dance? Call Lisa Sieverts at 827-3044. Upcoming Schedule Caller Chris Weiler Dudley Laufman Adina Gordon
Date July 11 August 8 September 12
Quintet, and a Playing for Peace demonstration The 2008 Gala special fundraising event features a catered dinner and is not included in the season ticket package. Tickets are $100 per person. Call 603-847-3371 for information and reservations.
Musicians Nor’easter Two Fiddles Celtic Cladda
Check out the MFS web site for calendar information for many folk music & dance events in the greater Monadnock Region (not just Nelson activities). The site is regularly updated with new articles, local lore, profilesof musicians, and recordings. http://www.monadnockfolk.org
AU GU ST 11 The award-winning Firebird Ensemble performs two world premieres. AU GU ST 18 Beethoven, Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Archduke Gabriela Diaz, violin Brooks Whitehouse, cello Yi-Heng Yang, piano W. A. Mozart, Duet John Steinmetz, bassoon Brooks Whitehouse, cello Antonin Dvorak, Bass Quintet Gabriela Diaz, violin Salley Koo, violin Kate Vincent, viola Rupert Thompson, cello Max Zeugner, string bass AU GU ST 25 The Dirt Road Ensemble with Leonard Matczynski, conductor, and Elise Kuder, violin
Other MFS concerts in Nelson John McCutcheon Friday July 10th 8:00pm
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Troy MacGillivray Sunday Oct. 25th
Cosy Sheridan Friday Nov. 13th
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CHURCH NEWS by Hope Lothrop
been practicing several new pieces. The Old Home Day Chicken BBQ will be August 15 at 12 noon. The complete dinner with a half chicken will cost $9 and the dinner with a quarter chicken will be $6.
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Ne ls o n Co n g re g atio n al Ch u rc h n May 31 st we celebrated the Confirmation of five wonderful young people: Elena Mednick, Eric Bower, R yan French, Kristofer Olson and Jesse Garrett-Larsen. Throughout the year there were many who taught the Confirmation Classes and each confirmand had an adult mentor. Mentors were Pamela White, Warren Hammack, Susan Peery, Lew Derby, Judi Lang and Sara Shepherd. We are changing how we do the Farmers Market. The table will be set-up each Sunday down stairs in Henry Melville Hall and will be available during the church service hours. This will make it easier as far as set-up and take-down. If you wish to make a contribution to the table with vegetables, fruits, jams or jellies or flowers. You are welcome to stop in. Donations for produce purchased will go directly into our Community of Angels jar. These funds are used for needs within our own community so please give generously. Dawn will be attending the UCC General Synod at the end of June. For the Synod, our congregation participated in a program of creating a “Candle Cloth”. This is a quilted block approximately 20” square that has a prayer written on the back. It can be placed under, beside or near a prayer candle. Our cloth will be given to another participating church at the Synod. Dawn will bring one made by a different congregation back for our church. So Candle Cloths will be distributed throughout churches who participate in the program. June 7 marked the culmination of the Sunday School year with Children’s Sunday. The children led the worship service celebrating stewardship of the earth. Recognition was given to all those who helped with teaching this year. The summer Ice Cream Social and Nelson Town Band Concert will be held on the church lawn July 12 at 5:00 pm. The end of summer Ice Cream Social will be September 6 at 3:00 pm. Don’t miss either one!! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy great ice cream, fellowship and super music!!! The band has
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orship services are at 10:00 a.m. with Bible Study following the Worship service. The Saturday morning Knitting Club is taking a break for the summer so that the Learning and Doing classes can be held. These classes are not just for kids!! Call Marlene Leotta 4467857 or Marion Frazier 847-3231 for more information on the various workshops. On June 20 we held our annual yard sale. It was a great success and thanks to all who donated items, worked setting up, and organized. The 4th of July Chicken BBQ will be held as always! Be sure to order your chickens early as there are not very many extras left over. So plan ahead and give your order to Leonard or Marion Frazier by calling 847-3231. Chickens are $4.50 this year. If you have not done so already, p le a s e ch e ck o u t o u r w e b s i te www.chapelbythelakeumc.org.You will find useful information, our calendar, and tips on how to make your worship and faith experience more meaningful. For example, try our Essential 100 Challenge that is a new, more exciting way to read through the Bible. It is based on short Bible passages - 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament - that help you get the big picture without getting bogged down. Check out all the details on how to meet the challenge on our website.
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AMPHIBIANS (continued from page 1) amphibians die each year crossing roads, and this time of increased activity is especially dangerous. Luckily, they have many advocates looking out for them, and in Nelson these guardian angels are led by Kathy Schillemat. Kathy, under the guidance of A s h u elo t V alley En viron m en tal Observatory (AVEO), leads a brigade of amphibian crossing guards on the Nelson/Harrisville Road, covering a hot spot between the gazebo and Tolman Pond Road. Encased in rain coats and armed with flashlights and checklists, this band of hardy volunteers gladly spends a night or two outside in a chilly rain, shepherding frogs, toads and salamanders safely across the road. Each amphibian is tallied and reported to Kathy. Here are the totals for 2009: April 3: 137 crossings, including spotted salam anders, redback salamanders, newts, wood frogs, spring peepers, pickerel frogs, and one gray tree frog. 16 volunteers participated. April 21: 119 crossings, including spotted salamanders, wood frogs, and spring peepers. 9 volunteers participated and were able to witness spotted salamanders ‘congressing’ in pools right next to the road (congressing is where males court females in an aquatic swarm of salamanders and is a pretty amazing sight). All in all, the dedicated volunteers of the Nelson Salamander Crossing Brigade assisted in 256 crossings and had a great time doing it. Their effort was in concert with many other groups around Cheshire County, and the combined results are impressive: 120 volunteers crossed 4,300 amphibians at ten sites throughout southwest New Hampshire. For more inform ation on salamander crossings and the many other great projects AVEO is spearheading, visit their website at http://keeneweb.org/aveo/. If you would like to become a member of the Nelson Salamander Crossing Brigade, contact Kathy at kschillemat@yahoo.com.
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NEXT ISSUE he next issue of the Grapevine-2 will be published in August before Old Home Week. We welcome pictures, stories, poems, news items, and event listings. If you have submissions for the Old Home Days issue, please have them to Beth Williams by mid to late July. You may email submissions (preferred) to elizabeth48@earthlink.net or mail them to 75 Log Cabin Road, Nelson, NH, 03457. If you have questions you may call 847-9064.
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A GOLD BUG IN NELSON? ver been working in your garden and come across a strange or even pretty bug? Wouldn’t you like to know what it is and whether it is helpful or harmful? Val Van Meir found this bug in her garden a few days ago. Through Facebook postings from friends she learned that it is a Golden Tortoise Beetle and it is both helpful and a pest. It is a leaf eater and is partial to bindweed, which is good, but it may also eat your morning glory leaves - being a pest. Its spring color is like liquid gold. For more information check out this link: http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/homehort /pest/GTB.htm
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PUBLIC NOTICE he loons are nesting on Granite Lake. Until further notice, please steer clear of the usual landing spot for canoes and kayaks on the island, as this is the exact spot that the loons have chosen for their nesting ground. It is said that Mamowich, the beautiful Indian princess, still haunts the island and, in my humble opinion, she may still today be the protector of the loons.
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Scouts Offer Work Nelson Boy Scout Troop 530 is available to put in and take out lake docks. Call Ian Frederick 603-847-9533 Payment by donation.
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A Nelson Directory Emergency (Mutual Aid) . . . . . . . . . . 911 All fire, illness, and accident calls Selectmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-0047 Old Brick Schoolhouse; Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesday, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Meeting See Page 2 for Summer Hours Jane Kirk, Mike Blaudschun, & Margaret Schillemat. Town Clerk/Tax Collector . . . . 847-9043 Old Brick Schoolhouse, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Wednesday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Teri Upton (Notary Public) Town Administrative Asst. . . . . 847-0047 Joan Bosely (Notary Public) Planning Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9082 Old Brick Schoolhouse 2 nd Thursday, 7 p.m. Kathy Schillemat, Chair Zoning Board-Adjustment . . . . 847-0047 Old Brick Schoolhouse 1 st Tuesday, 7 p.m. Michael Giacomo, Chair Road Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9705 Mike Tarr, at Town Barn Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9045 Rick Lothrop Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352-1291 Richard Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Building Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-9719 George Warner State Representatives, District 24: Daniel A. Eaton Tara A. Sad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy Weber State Senator, District 7 & 8: Harold Janeway . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Odell Supervisors of the Checklist . . . 847-3290 Joan Warner, Rita Schillemat, Bea Warner Olivia Rodham Memorial Library . . . . . . . . . . 847-3214 Kris Finnegan, Librarian
email - nelsonlibrary@wivalley.net Web - http://townofnelson.com N EW H O U R S Monday & Saturday, . . . . 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nelson School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-3408 School Board - 2 nd Wednesday, 4 p.m. at Nelson School Kelly French, Michael Cornog, Betsy Street Conservation Commission . . . . 847-9995 Bud French, Chair Youth Groups: Cub Scouts Boy Scouts, Troop 530, Rich Crowe
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LOCAL SERVICES & CLASSIFIEDS For Sale C u s to m Wo o d e n Jig s a w P u zz le s From your artwork, photos, prints, etc. Call David Beffa-Negrini at Fool's G old®, 827-9825 or em ail: info@foolsgoldpuzzles.com Gra n ite La ke M a p le P ro d u c ts - Pure NH Maple syrup by Nick Barrett, 66 Old Towne Road, Nelson, NH, 03457. 603-847-3457. Email: granitelakemapleproducts@ yahoo.com. In d e p e n d e n t C o u n s u lta n t fo r T h e P a m p e re d C h e f© - Save money while preparing easy delicious meals for family and friends that won’t break your budget. Quality Kitchen Products, Service, and Information; Home and Catalog Shows, Fundraising, Wedding Registry, Own Your Own Business. Call Judi Lang 847-3277 N e ls o n g ro w n y a rn , fle e c e and roving from our flock of Romney sheep. Also available are knitting kits and finished products: scarves, hats, mittens, blankets, etc. Call Susan Weaver 847-9763 H id d e n B irc h Fa rm - Chevon (Goat Meat) raised on our farm, choice of cuts; Farm fresh eggs; Livestock Fence installation - 96 Nubanusit Rd - Tiger & G igi Batchelder 827-2950; www.hiddenbirchfarm.com Personal Services T h e Villa g e Sh a m a n , Contemporary shamanic processes for accelerated healing and growth. Energy medicine of the Incas. Carol Raynsford Healing Arts Practitioner, 847-3443
Art Le s s o n s - for children and adults. Watercolor, oil, composition, and drawing. Summer/Fall. Beginner thru advanced instruction. Marylise Reilly Fajal, 847-3382 or 355-7337. N e w En g la n d Artis a n s Stu d io - Visit our online studio where crafts people and artisans throughout New England have the opportunity to present their creations: www.neartisansstudio.com Fo r R e n t – Granite Lake summer cottage. Call Mable Bergeron, (603) 363-8086. Fo r R e n t – Seasonal Cottage right on Granite Lake Call 603-847-3277 or 304-594-3539 C re a tiv e We b Site s for Creative People Center Pond Communications www.centerpond.com
Home Services R u b b is h re m o v a l Granite Lake Services, Ed Schillemat, 847-3290. Ga rd e n in g , cleaning, animal care. Organic vegetables in season and cut flowers - Barbara Fraser, 847-9555. La n d s c a p in g - Owen and Michael Iselin- Gardening, pretty lawns, storm clean-up 847-3227 SP C o m m Sta rp o w e r - Home TV and Satellite Systems, High Speed Internet access, 2-w a y R adio , So un d R ein fo rcem en t, H om e Theatre w w w .ST A R P O W E R -satellite.tv o r wildjimwilder@aol.com. Music Gu ita r I n s tru c tio n - Beginner through advanced instruction in folk, blues, and jazz styles. Liza Constable, 847-3067.
Building, etc. Eth a n T o lm a n - Excavating, bulldozer, truck, loader/tractor work. Field, driveways, building, moving. Years of experience. 827-3414 N e w h o m e s , decks, kitchens, and baths - Remodeling our specialty. Nubanusit Building and Remodeling. Ron Trudelle, 827-3251. Exc a v a tio n - Septic Systems, Driveways, Site work, and Foundations, Trucking, Plowing and Sanding: Phil Hamilton 847-3288 Ad d itio n s , renovations, remodeling, barns, - Steven Reilly. 847-3382 or 3557337.
B a b y s ittin g Paige Brnger is available for babysitting services this summer. I'm great with kids and responsible. Call 847-3403
R e s id e n tia l P a in te rs - Interior, exterior. Experienced, reasonable, reliable. Heidi Tompkins and Tal Gregory. 847-0000
Other H a rris v ille C h ild re n ' s C e n t e r year-round programs for children 6 months to 6 years old. 827-3905.
G W Fra s e r & So n s , Tractor & Excavator Service. Post holes to complete site work. No job to small. Free estimates. 25 years experience. Greg Fraser - 603-731-0808
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M u s ic f o r w e d d in g s and other occasions - New England country dance music, folk, blues, jazz. Nat Hewitt & Liza Constable, 847-3067. M e m o ra b le So u n d s & X- T re m e Lig h tin g C o . - mobile music for all occasions. DJs specializing in weddings, company functions, social events, dances. Call Chris or Mike Blaudschun at 847-9082 to book your event. E-mail: blaudschuns@hughes.net M u n s o n v ille Au d io LOCATION & STUDIO RECORDING / SOUND REINFORCEMENT
Pro-grade mixing, high resolution digital recording, microphones and signal processing coupled to custom monitor mixes and an extremely powerful yet well mannered FOH sound system. High quality recordings expertly mixed, m astered an d m ade read y fo r distribution. D em o recordings a specialty. Tel: 603 499-2904 Web: Www.MunsonvilleAudio.Com EMail: CJLeake@MunsonvilleAudio.Com
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