HOTEL NELSON Vis itin g th e H o te l N e ls o n With M o v in g in Ste p by Karen Tolman emember The Hotel Nelson - that 1997 razzle-dazzle performance? Well, Moving In Step thinks that the spirit generated by The Hotel Nelson shouldn’t be forgotten, so we’re planning to revisit some of the songs that were sung and the stories that were told in two upcoming events on Friday, January 29, and Saturday, March 27. The Hotel Nelson, for those who don’t know, was a wonderful collaborative effort, supported and funded by the town and directed and facilitated by Larry Siegel, in which Nelson celebrated itself. It involved over 100 residents who researched, wrote and composed; and then acted, read and sang in two performances that filled the church and truly razzle-dazzled the audience. Some of the titles that come to mind: Black Flies, Kiss Me Hardy, Love in Nelson, China Potty, Ballad of the Road Agent, Hill Farms, Sing Alleluia, and of course Nelson’s own theme song, Hills of Nelson, by Gordon Peery. A large part of Moving In Step’s purpose is to strengthen the same kind of shared participation and involvement that was created through The Hotel Nelson. Thus, on Friday, January 29, we invite you to a potluck supper, followed by an opportunity to remember, learn, sing, or simply enjoy the highlights from The Hotel Nelson’s music. And then, on Saturday, March 27, we invite you to help us perform and/or simply enjoy songs and others things from The Hotel Nelson.
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N ELSON ’S IAN FREDERICK IS ON THE TRAIL AS AN EAGLE SCOUT Keene High School Senior builds benches and bridges to improve trails at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock. HANCOCK, N.H., November 25, 2009 – The trails and grounds at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock are a bit more inviting and comfortable, thanks to the hard work of Ian Frederick. The 17-year-old Nelson resident has recently completed an ambitious trailsimprovement project towards earning his Eagle Scout badge. “It was pretty satisfying as a project,” Frederick said. “I learned a lot about leadership, and about asking for help from other people, and about tapping into people’s abilities.” For the Harris Center – and those who use its trails – Frederick’s project is a nice touch of comfort for the grounds and trails. “Ian did a terrific job,” said Laurie Bryan, the Harris Center’s executive director. “He put a lot of thought and hard work into the project. We’re very grateful to Ian and those who helped him.” Frederick had come to the Harris Center as a young child, and remembers when Harris Center teacher/naturalists came to his previous elementary school in Dublin. He has fond recollections of dissecting owl pellets and going on night
h ikes w ith a H arris C en ter teacher/naturalist. Now a senior at Keene High School, Frederick sees conservation in his personal and professional future. He’s looking at colleges, with hopes of becoming an environmental engineer. As a young Boy Scout, Frederick became interested in the outdoors and hiking. After becoming a Wolf Scout in (continued on page 6)
Please call Karen Tolman at 827-3226 or Kathy Schillemat at 847-9785 if you would like to help us organize these events.
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TOWN OF NELSON Cu rre n t Us e As s e s s m e n t Up d ate s a result of the State of New Hampshire Assessment Review program that began in 2003, the Selectmen’s Office needs to verify that a recipient of Current Use Exemption has on file an application (A-10) and a map delineating the area in current use. The town’s year for assessment review is 2011. N.H. State Statutes require this for each property in Current Use Pursuant to RSA 79-A. Many current use taxpayers have already received the request and we are asking for your help. You have been asked to provide up to three updates in accordance with the Current Use Criteria.:
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An updated A-10 Application for Current Use 2) An updated Current Use Map 3) A current forest stewardship plan as required by CUB 304.03(j) (3b) or a completed CU-12 (Summary of Forest Stewardship Plan for Current Use Assessment). **Required if receiving managed forest rates.
Hampshire licensed forester, or submit documentation from the NH Tree Farm Committee confirming Certified Tree Farm status in order to re-qualify to remain in the documented stewardship category. If this is not accomplished then the land will be changed to u n m a n a g e d current use classification. (This law was enacted in July of 1996.) Working on these records, town staff are generally available to help and answer questions during open town office hours, which are Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9 AM to 12 noon and 5:00 to 6:30 PM on Wednesday. Call 603-847-0047 or stop by. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Judi Lang - Current Use Coordinator, and the Nelson Board of Selectmen - Jane S. Kirk, Chair, Michael Blaudschun, and Margaret Schillemat.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR NELSON RESIDENTS he Keene Rotary is offering scholarships to people who are pursuing college degrees, classes at technical schools and folks who need a course or two to improve their s k ills fo r b etter em p lo y m e n t opportunities. 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 lu b ’ s w e b s it e : www.keenerotary.org. 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 this opportunity
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here will be a Nelson Town Band Community Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 20, at 4:00 PM in Nelson Town Hall. Join in for a lovely concert by our very own.
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copy of the State of New Hampshire Current Use Criteria Booklet for April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 can be obtained in three ways: (1) On the department web site at: www.nh.gov/revenue/munc_prop/propertyappraisal.htm (2) On CD at no charge by sending a self-addressed stamped disc-envelope and a blank recordable CD to NH Dept of Revenue Administration Current Use Board, PO Box 487, Concord, NH 03302-0487 (3) For a fee at the NH State Library, Reference and Information Bureau, 20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301.Telephone: (603)271-2239 (Cost quoted August 2009: $7.00 – 20 cents per page for a 35 page document.)
NOTE: A copy of the State of New Hampshire Current Use Criteria Booklet for April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 is also located in the Nelson Library (Olivia Rodham Memorial Library) for viewing during their open hours. Open hours are: Monday & Saturday 10am-1pm; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3pm-7pm. The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Office Cheshire County Forester is also a resource to you for information relating to Current Use criteria. Call 603-352-4550 and ask for the Cheshire County Forester. (Office hours 8-4:30pm Monday-Friday)
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NELSON SCHOOL Strin g s P ro g ra m P ro p o s e d f o r 2010-2011 elson is a very special town; those of us that live here, those who visit, and those who travel to partake in various cultural events know this. In the Contra Dance community Nelson is known not only nationwide, but worldwide, thanks to the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music and various international visitors throughout the years. The Nelson contra dance is a highlight for many a visitor, not only for the welcome people receive, but also because of the music. The Nelson contra dance has an open policy, if a musician wishes to play at the dance they request to play and are fit into the evening schedule. You may be wondering how this fits into the title of this article. Well, for several of us there has been a long standing desire to have students in Nelson learn about our rich musical heritage. It is said that there has been contra dancing in Nelson Town Hall for 200 years. Now it may have been called square dancing or country dancing, but people have been gathering to socialize and dance to traditional tunes in that hall long before any of us were born. Our local traditional music has a story much like our nation. It is a
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blending of English, French, Scottish, Irish, and Yankee inventiveness. It is a tradition that is living and changing. We’ve heard wonderful swing, jazz, classical music, and even Middle Eastern influences in modern tunes. It is vibrant and a reflection of our culture. Traditional music comes alive for students through a new Suzuki inspired curriculum, written by renowned com poser and m usician M ark O’Connor, that draws from all these influences. A partnership with Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music and Nelson School has been formed, and violinist Sarah Kim has stepped up to teach our children this new method. Not only will our students learn traditional tunes, but they will also benefit from the world class skill Sarah brings to Apple Hill. Sarah Kim will be attending a teachers workshop taught by Mark O’Connor in December and she will be bringing her professional skills and enthusiasm for teaching to our students. We are actively seeking financial donations so that we will be able to purchase student violins (which come in various sizes and are perfect for new students). This will enable students from financially strained families to afford lessons. Decent student violins start at $300 and up. We can add additional instruments in following years. As this goes to press, we are still working out the logistics of where donations can be sent, so please stay tuned.
OLD TIMERS’ DANCE The flowing fabrics Of the long cotton skirts Swing through the air Answering the dance calls Prompted by Dudley.
That our feet begin to dance Like an automatic reflex, As though little hammers Are tapping on our knees Keeping time with the music.
We call it the Old Timers’ Dance, An autumn affair in the Nelson Town Hall, When we can celebrate Where we were in the Sixties When we were in our twenties.
“Once and a half around…..” We join smiles up and down the contra line. “Below one couple and forward six…..” We dance the rhythms Of our younger days
Old friends, lifelong friends, Gather again to choose partners For Money Musk and Chorus Jig. Harvey’s fiddle keys up with the piano To play tunes so familiar
Forgetting the pains From our well-worn hips and knees, The challenges from our aging bodies, And the cancer wounds among us, Just for the evening.
For more information please feel free to speak with: Lenny Matczynski, Director Apple Hill (847-3371) Valerie Van Meier, committee member (847-9931) Sheila Vara, Nelson School Teaching Principal (847-3408)
Trick-or-Treat For UNICEF 2009 elson School once again p a rtic ip a t e d in the October Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Campaign. Rather than setting a monetary goal, we were hoping to instead work towards increasing our participa tion rate. I am THRILLED to announce, that for the first time EVER, our students had a 100% participation rate! (Our record prior to this year was 84%.) Way to go!!! The 31 boxes that were collected resulted in a grand total of $241.31
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to the public. We still offer many of the favorite services we always have including a continuing fine selection of books, periodicals, audio books, videos and DVDs, adult programs, children’s programs, interlibrary loan and the t o w n w e b s i t e (http://townofnelson.com). A free library card is available to all Nelson residents so please come in. You may email or call to find out more.
nelsonlibrary@wivalley.net or 847-3214
LIBRARY NEWS from Kris Finnegan he Olivia Rodham Memorial Library has had a very busy year. This year the overall use of the library is up 21%, with a 32% rise in adult use, and a 73% increase in patrons coming in to use the wi fi for computers. We attribute this to the decline in the economy, our streamlined hours, an added two hours to the schedule (run by volunteers), a downloadable book program for audio books (http://nh.lib.overdrive.com) and the addition of high speed internet available
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he Annual Meeting of the Olivia Rodham Library was held on July 29, 2009 at the library. The following officers were elected: President, Susan H an sel; T reasurer, Betsey Church; Secretary, Carol Heath; Members-atlarge, Martha Collins, Elaine Giacomo, and Sandy Ferguson. The Annual Book Sale was a success again this year. We had many volunteers to sort books in the weeks before the sale and to move them from the basement of the library to the Town H all the W edn esda y b efo re Old Home Day. The Sa le P r ev iew fo r Nelson residents was held Friday night the 14 th and it was well attended. The sale gen er a te d $ 979.75 from materials sold, $845.25 from membership dues and
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$13.00 from book bag sales for a total of $1838.00. The volunteers who gave so generously of their time were: Dave Birchenough, Joy Birdsey, Linda Cates, Rick Church, Martha Collins, Maury C o llin s , S a n d y F e r g uso n , K r is Fin n egan, Jo cey Frederick , Ian Frederick, Elaine Giacomo, Lumina Greenway, Joan G riffith, Warren H am m ack, D ustin H owe, B ruce McSheehy, Margaret Schillemat, Laurie Smith, Peter Smith, Richard Thackston, Russ Thomas, and Pamela White. We are grateful for their help. The Friends donated $1000 to the library to purchase books, $470 to plant a maple tree in front of the library, $75 for gift certificates to the Toadstool for the children who complete the summer reading program and $650 for the matching grant for the computer from the Gates Foundation. Anyone who wishes to volunteer at the library should contact the librarian, Kris Finnegan. Volunteer help is a vital part of keeping our terrific library up and running. Just a few hours a week make a big difference.
On Winter... There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you.... In spring, summer and fall people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself. ~Ruth Stout
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CONTRA DANCE ils Fredland will call to music by Ethan Hazzard-Watkins and Brendan Taaffe at the Nelson Second Saturday Contra Dance on December 12th. Known as the caller’s caller, Nils Fredland has been making music, leading dances, and bringing people together for 20 years as a teacher, singer, instrumentalist, contra, square, and community dance leader, and workshop leader. He shares his skill, charisma, grace and goofiness with contra dancers coast to coast every weekend. Fiddler Ethan Hazzard-Watkins performs traditional and original music with infectious energy, passion and grace. His fiery, lyrical fiddling fuses elements of Irish, French Canadian and New England styles, along with influences
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from swing, blues and classical music. Based in Brattleboro, VT, Ethan tours extensively, playing for dancing and listening audiences throughout the US. Lauded for “playing with heart as well as virtuosity,” Brendan Taaffe is a prominent guitarist, fiddler and singer in New England’s thriving contra dance and Irish music community. Brendan honed his driving guitar style and deep knowledge of the Irish tradition while living in Limerick and playing regularly in sessions. Now based in Vermont, Brendan has played at festivals, concerts and dances throughout North America and Europe with his band Magic Foot and other ensembles. He is also the author of Handy with the Stick, a book about Irish fiddling, and the founder of Turtle Dove, an organization that sponsors harmony singing for adults. The dance opens with a new dancer orientation at 7:30 PM, and dancing
MONADNOCK FOLKLORE SOCIETY CONTRA DANCES he Monadnock Folklore Society Second Saturday Dances in the Nelson Town Hall will be continuing throughout the winter. The hall opens at 7:30 p.m. with a workshop 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.
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Munsonville Ladies Group Bazaar our friends in the Munsonville Ladies Group would like to personally invite you to a Christmas Country Bazaar on Saturday, December 20, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Chapel by the Lake in Munsonville. There will be handmade gift items, baked goods, jellies, jams, fudge, ornaments, table linens, and polar fleece vests, hats, mittens, and scarves. A lunch of soup, chili and sandwiches will be served. Come along and bring a friend. There will be plenty of good Christmas Cheer!
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Upcoming Schedule Date December 12
Caller Nils Fredland
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Adina Gordon
February 13
Lisa Sieverts
March 13
Rebecca Lay
Musicians Ethan Hazzard-Watkins Brendan Taaffe Danny Noveck Gordon Peery Carey Bluhm Gordon Peery TBD
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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, profiles of musicians, and recordings. http://www.monadnockfolk.org Other MFS concert in Nelson N e ls o n So ls tic e P a rty December 19, 2009, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ MFS concert in Dublin N o w e ll Sin g We C le a r Friday, December 11 at 8:00 PM at the Dublin Community Church. $15/$12(senior, youth & advance internet sales)
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Winter came down to our home one night Quietly pirouetting in on silvery-toed slippers of snow, And we, we were children once again. ~Bill Morgan, Jr.
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Candlelight Service will be held at 7:00 PM. The Nelson Town Band will play beginning at 6pm. Come join us in this festive, joyous and deeply moving service. by Hope Lothrop We have six Senior High youth from our congregation who are preparing for a Mission Trip during February vacation. The trip is run through All People’s Christian Center in Los Angeles. During December there will be a “Sponsor a Youth” table at the church where you may purchase a gift or give a donation to help Ne ls o n Co n g re g atio n al Ch u rc h these youth earn the funds necessary for this amazing trip. Those going on the trip here has been interest in finding are: Jocelyn Frederick, Megan French, Jon resources and in gathering together Bower, Stephanie Morse, Eric Bower and for support for those who are care Ian Frederick. givers on a day-to-day basis or We are very proud of Ian Frederick dealing with a situation at a distance. and the completion of his Eagle Scout Home Healthcare Community Services project with the Harris Center. Ian, with have been helping by giving us guidance assistance from other troop members, and by showing us how to find necessary built bridges and performed other trail and vital services. Sunday, December 6, at improvement projects at the Center. Ian 11 AM Susan Harmen from HSC will is a Deacon, helps clean the church, works speak to us about Medical Durable Power at suppers and all the other church events of Attorney. If you are a care giver or that happen throughout the year. know someone else who would benefit The Trustees have been active doing from such information please join us at the lots of little, though much needed, church. All are welcome. projects. An extension has been added to During Advent we are singing the stairwell hand rails at Henry Melville Christmas Carols beginning at 9:20 AM Hall. They installed a programmable each Sunday morning just before our thermostat to automatically start the service begins. Come join us and bring furnace on Sunday mornings. The your own request for a favorite Christmas Trustees are also investigating the viability Carol to be sung. of a “stair lift” for the stairs leading from There is a “Giving” tree at the church the sanctuary and/or the stairs to Henry with stars that have the names of children Melville Hall from the rear of the church. and suggested items that would make their Christmas a happy one. Please bring your wrapped gift(s) back to church by December 20 with your star attached to Ch ap e l-b y -th e -Lake your package. orship services are at 10:00 AM. On December 20, the Sunday School Bible Study follows the Worship will present its Christmas Pageant during service. worship. The Middle School Youth, On December 12, from Deanna Zilske, and Annie Garrett-Larsen have collaborated to write the pageant this 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM The Munsonville Ladies’ Group will hold its annual year. The traditional Christmas Eve Christmas Bazaar at the Chapel By The Lake. There will be a soup and sandwich lunch to enjoy while you shop for those handmade gifts for those special folks on your Christmas list. You can participate in the Cookie Walk and there will be a raffle. Don’t miss any of the fun or great bargains!
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IAN FREDERICK (continued from page 1) first grade, he was hooked and has been a Scout ever since. This past spring, Frederick started planning the project to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank of the Boy Scout program. As an Eagle Scout project, Frederick chose working on the Harris Center’s trails because it had the right combination of trails work, helping others, and helping an organization he likes. Frederick’s project involved two parts: benches and bridges along Harris Center’s trails and grounds. W ith help from his stepfather, Peter Smith, Barry Tolman, Peter Fox and fellow Scouts, he built attractive benches out of birch logs. They’re placed at sites around the Harris Center’s grounds where visitors can stop, rest, and enjoy the scenery, the birds and the great outdoors. With more help, Frederick built the bridges on the Harris Center’s Dandelyon and Boulder Train trails. The bridges, built from nearby hemlock, help hikers stay dry when they’re crossing low, wet spots on the trails. To get it all done, Frederick figures he had help from at least 15 people, including friends, family, and members of Troop 530 of Nelson. Among the challenges of the p ro ject was the planning an d coordination involved. “I liked scouting the trails in the winter, especially around the big boulders on the Boulder Train Trail,” Frederick said. “And I liked getting all the pieces in place and how they all came together in the end.” Established in 1970, the Harris Center for Conservation Education is a member-supported nonprofit organization that: • Promotes understanding and respect for • •
o ur natural e n viro nm ent through education of all ages; Protects and practices exemplary stewardship of the region's natural resources; and Provides programs that encourage active participation in the great outdoors
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Calendar Sa tu rd a y , D e c e m b e r 12 Munsonville Ladies Bazaar 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Chapel by the Lake
Sa tu rd a y , M a rc h 27, 2010 Hotel Nelson Performance Performing Songs and Other Things From The Hotel Nelson 7:30 pm, Nelson Town Hall
Animaterra Concert Allison Aldrich directing Keene UU Church 7:30 pm 69 Washington St. Keene MFS Contra Dance 7:30 pm workshop, 8:00 pm dance Nelson Town Hall M o n d a y , D e c e m b e r 14 Nelson School Holiday Sing Along 1:15 pm, Nelson School
Ahhhh, remember the beautiful ice a year ago? Are you ready for whatever comes our way this year? And have you gotten your copies of Dave Eisenstadter’s “The Weight of the Ice” and the Sentinel’s “Ice: The December 2008 storm in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region”. The library also has copies.
Sa tu rd a y , D e c e m b e r 19 Nelson Solstice Party 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Nelson Town Hall Su n d a y , D e c e m b e r 20 Nelson Town Band Concert 4:00 pm, Nelson Town Hall T h u rs d a y , D e c e m b e r 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 pm Nelson Congregational Church Sa tu rd a y , Ja n u a ry 9, 2010 MFS Contra Dance 7:30 pm workshop, 8:00 pm dance Nelson Town Hall Frid a y , Ja n u a ry 29, 2010 Potluck & Song Sharing Share a potluck supper and learn songs from The Hotel Nelson 6:00 pm, Nelson Town Hall Sa tu rd a y , Fe b ru a ry 13, 2010 MFS Contra Dance 7:30 pm workshop, 8:00 pm dance Nelson Town Hall Frid a y , M a rc h 5, 2010 Nelson School District Meeting 7:00 pm, Nelson Town Hall T u e s d a y , M a rc h 9, 2010 Nelson Town Meeting 7:00 pm, Nelson Town Hall
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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
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Other H a r r is 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. 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 Art is 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 C re a t iv e We b Site s for Creative People Center Pond Communications www.centerpond.com 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. 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 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
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 e i n f o r c e m e n t , H o m e T h ea t r e 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. 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 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 ad e 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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