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By Heather Bukovsky
f you’re anything like me, you adore everything old! The high quality and true craftsmanship of antique materials is something that gets me so excited! They just aren’t duplicated today in the same way. Loving old pieces means that we all end up acquiring some items that could use a little bit of love... or well...a lot. So, of course, we all have that one item -- that one thing that we found that we weren’t sure why we bought it, we just knew it had to be saved and that it could be something again, something different. Transforming something old into something new again is so much fun! Sometimes it’s just amazing to me how breathing new life into a piece once forgotten can really give it a new life. Just because something is slight-
ly less than perfect doesn’t mean it can’t be salvaged into something beautiful. A custom project I am so proud of was recently excecuted in our shop, Hunt and Gather Vintage Market. This was done for a customer by two of our vendors. It was this fantastic pantry door, which was refinished by Diane Ouellette of Boot Junkey Boutiques and Sandi Fiffy of Vintage Updos, both vendors in our shop. Here is that project. The door was a hideous mess when they got their hands on it. Once stored in a damp basement, it had some water damage and the trim molding around the glass was popping out. There was mold, holes, and cracks. The door needed to be cut down in order to fit into the space where it was to be used. The hole that once held the handle had to be covered up and smoothed out. This door might’ve
Door, as it looked before renovation.
Door example, from Pinterest.
never seen the light of day again, seeing as how antique doors are normally not the size of new door frames, and too often they are unable to be used in modern homes. The customer had a vision for
what she wanted. She found a picture on Pinterest that she loved; shown here at left, and that was what she wanted to duplicate. Diane is an expert painter who can duplicate any finish, any design that a customer could possibly want. Her skills with a paintbrush are amazing. I personally got to watch her work on this piece and it took several days of mixing and matching, waxing and sanding
Door, after renovation.
in order to get the perfect color. Once that paint job was perfected and complete, it was time to hand it over to Sandi for her stenciling magic! Sandi is one of the most talented sign makers in the shop. She is beyond detailed when it comes to making, well, anything! She has extreme attention to detail and can duplicate almost any de-
sign. She was able to re-create the word pantry in the exact font and design from the Pinterest picture, and hand-paint that onto the door. Together, these two extraordinary women created such a beautiful statement piece for the customer’s home. This is proof that you can definitely breathe new life into a piece that desperately needs it, and give a second chance to such a wonderful piece of history. Hunt & Gather is located at 194 Worcester Road (Route 31), Princeton, MA 01541. Phone: (978) 464-5555. Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; Open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday; and 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. You can also visit their website at http://www.huntandgathervintagemarket.com/ or their Facebook Page at https://www. facebook.com/Huntandgathervintagemarket/.
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NEW ENGLAND’S BEST SHOPS & SERVICES M&M Carriage House offers reclaimed and custom wooden goods By Eric Stanway
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or Michele and Michael Zukatis-Ohayon, their business, M&M Carriage House Creations, which they opened in February of 2016, is the culmination of a long-held dream. “My grandfather, Eugene, loved to dabble in flea market goods and antiques,” Michele said. “I feel that we’re carrying on some of that tradition. Through reinvention, time, energy, blood, sweat, tears and love, this store became a reality halfway through our lives.” Michele said that one of the main purposes of the shop is to enhance items that people are getting ready to throw out, and restoring them to their original purpose, adding some unique properties along the way. “I usually take a hand grinder and remove the paint,” Michele said. “That way, I can determine the condition of the article -- whether there’s damage and how bad it might be. I can also find out how old it is, what it’s made of, and whether it’s been constructed using dovetails or just slapped together with wood glue and no nails.” Michele said that her husband, Michael, is an active partner in the concern, aiding with the restoration as well as creating wooden items from scratch.
“He really likes to work with those outdoor benches which have the wrought iron sides to them,” she said. “He’ll sandblast those down, and, if we can salvage the wood, we’ll do it. We also use a lot of piano wood, because his dad used to take old pianos and tear them apart. We’ll plane and shave off the outside, and what’s usually under there is nice poplar wood. We’ll use that for the slats if the originals are too far gone.” Michele said that, as far as creating original pieces is concerned, she’ll generally leave that to her husband. “He’s a lot better with power tools than I am,” she admitted, “so I let him go at it.” M&M Carriage House Creations is located at 730 Saxtons River Road, Saxtons River, Vt., 05154. For more information, visit their website at http:// www.mmcarriagehousecreations.com/ or email them at chelevintagevermont@gmail.com
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NEW ENGLAND’S BEST SHOPS & SERVICES Family Owned & Operated for 60 Years
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We take pride in the quality of our furnishings. Finished Furniture & Gifts Route 119 Visit us at 422 Main Street www.thesettleshop.com Townsend, MA Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sunday 12-5 (978) 597-2312
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Jaffrey’s Ghost Chair recalls an ancient local family
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f you take the Jaffrey Road out of Fitzwilliam, keep a good eye out for the Philips-Heil cemetery, located on the left hand side. It’s an ancient graveyard, with one particular feature of interest -- a gigantic stone chair, carved out of solid granite. The inscription on the chair reads “J. Ross, 1871.” All of his relatives are gathered around the family burial plot, as if getting ready for dinner. This memorial is to local farmer Jonas Ross, who was born in 1784, and purchased 100 acres of land on nearby Cobleigh Hill, on January 15, 1814. It was said that pretty much all of his family were terrified of him, and he ruled them with an iron hand. Jonas actually died in 1861, and it was some ten years later that one of his relatives, Eliza Jane Fay, commis-
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sioned the carving of the chair. She’d been out of town for years, but just came back to Jaffrey for this purpose. The chair’s purpose is outlined in the town history in considerable detail: “A striking memorial is that to the north end of the yard, looking across to Gap Mountain. It is a great stone chair, fit to be the throne of a monarch of the hills. It is a memorial of the Ross family, three generations of whom lived hereabouts. It is said that, according to the belief of a descendent, spirits often return to the scenes of their earthly existence, and so, with filial respect, she placed for them the chair, facing the sunset, where in seemly fashion they may sit at ease when they return to muse upon the scene of their earthly existence. “For most of those who are resting here the final journey was brief as their temporal homes were near-by, and of-
ten they had looked with composure across the unobstructed fields to this pleasant hillside where they counted on a peaceful sleep and glorious awakening. Upon their gravestones are the old sentiments of sorrow and loss, sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust in a better hereafter. Their epitaphs and inscriptions are our introduction to those who have come the way of the earth before us. They are the means by which they have sought to communicate to us, as in duty bound, the lessons they had learned from the brevity and life and certainty of death.” The chair faces west, and must have had a good view of the sun setting over the hills and fields at the time it was constructed. These days, of course, the vista is obscured by a large forest of new-growth trees. All the same, that doesn’t take away from the mystery and spookiness of the spot.
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Hundreds of products all in one shop!
by Michele Jones
It is so nice to see a shop evolve over time and change with the seasons! Beth Hunt has taken great strides with Not Just Produced. I first visited this shop last fall and this visit was as nice, or better than, my first encounter.
LOCAL PRODUCE & MORE Penny Candy Counter Local Artisans
Beth is obviously in her element as she visits with customers and vendors. She lets me once again explore on my own and experience the shop as a regular customer would. I took out my notes and photos from that first visit for reference and discovered that it’s a whole new world. A lot of the same vendors are still there (often with new lines added), but always with a new twist (a changed display or a new location). Different items caught my eye, and that is one of the signs of a great shop owner. Since I am here very early in Spring, there isn’t much produce on display— except for the first crop of spinach that has me drooling. Beth tells me that crops from seventeen local farmers coming in soon. The coolers and freezer are fully stocked with local meats and cheeses and free-range duck and chicken eggs. New this visit are some locally-bottled maple spritzers. Local bee products are still here. Maple syrup hasn’t left, but added are some bottles infused with added flavors—bourbon, smoked, and ghosted (as in ghost peppers) sound like great additions to barbeque sauces and apple pie and vanilla sound like special touches to ice cream. There are jams, relishes, pickles, dips, salsas, sauces, and mustards as before. Newly added are flavored oils and vinegars from Monadnock Oil and Vinegar and a nice selection of Jack’s Crackers. Dragging myself away from the food corner, I begin to explore the gorgeous items offered from fifty-two local artisans. I can’t begin to list the variety featured in this shop and the prices are not to be believed! Old favorites are still here from Moose Mountain and Thistle in Thyme Soaps & Necessities. Things that newly caught my eye this time were: hand-made coconut guitar picks, tooth-fairy pillows, funky and functional purses and water bottle carriers, cool jewelry, Scrabble art, oil portraits created from photographs, and books and music from local authors and musicians. That list only scratches the surface—if you have an occasion coming up or want to treat yourself to something special without breaking the bank, this shop is worth the trip. But don’t stop there! Lift the curtain and check out Antique Junction. “Antique, Vintage, Retro, Unique” is definitely an appropriate tagline. Dealer booths and consignment items are blended in with displays of unique woodcrafts. Here again, the selection is broad from china, records, photographs and books, to vintage signs, furniture and tools. And the prices are reasonable. The only thing you’ll be searching for after this visit is more time to come back and look again. MAY/JUNE/JULY 2018
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Serving brunch for mom on Mothers Day the 13th We will be doing a spring cleaning sale in our Clearance tent!
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Our backyard garden shop will be open and spring flowers and veggie plants will be arriving soon! Call us to set up outside with your antiques, country items etc weekends throughout the spring and summer! Check Facebook and our website for more details!
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HOURS: DAILY 105, CLOSED WEDNESDAY 13 NH Route 12 South • Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 • 603-585-9373 OldGloryNH@comcast.net • www.OldGloryAntiquesNH.com
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Thursday to Saturday 10:00-4:00 • Closed Sunday Monday to Wednesday by appointment
52 Route 119, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 603-562-8298
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Wednesday-Saturday Closed Monday & Tuesday Call for Sunday Hours • Daily Specials • Space Available for Small Functions
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Unique Finds from the Past to the Present Discover the perfect fit for your style, your room and your budget!
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home décor, gifts, candles, pip berries, blown glass, lamps, braided rugs, linens, table wear, battery operated candles, grungy candles, signs local artisans, made in the USA
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MV Mount Washington Cruise Wednesday, June 27
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766 W. Swanzey Road (Route 10)
3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS Monday, July 16 - Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Across from Gomarlo's
Swanzey, New Hampshire 03446 603-354-3575 Store Hours: Wed- Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm
Thousand Islands July 16 - July 18
Essex Steam Train Thursday, July 26
Whale Watch & Dinner
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Sunday, August 4
Mt. Washington Cog Railroad Thursday, September 6
29th Annual Hampton Seafood Festival Sunday, September 9
Williamsburg, VA
September 9 - September 14
Autumn in Amish Country October 14 - October 17
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS (603) 352-5550 www.thomascharters.com
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Join us on our 3-day / 2-night tour of the Thousand Islands. Enjoy what many call the most beautiful place on earth. The Thousand Islands region of New York takes in the St. Lawrence Seaway in all its splendor. We will take a tour along the seaway to visit Boldt & Singer castles, visit a NY Winery, and see the Eisenhower Locks where ships from all nations head inland to the Great Lakes. We will visit the antique boat museum in Clayton and finish with the NY State Museum in Albany. A trip to please for sure.
Double - $599 p/p
Single - $799 p/p
Triple - $525 p/p
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Open Letter from Jolene Forsyth Dear Community (Regular Readers, First Timers, and Advertizers—and their neighbors and friends), This publication has been undergoing a lot of changes over the past year: •
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Quarterly publication. New England has four seasons, so do we. For Readers, we try to keep our information relevant and durable. We want to be something you can go back to again and again — to plan sensible shopping loops nearby or to map out grand weekend expeditions. For Advertisers, our team isn’t in your face every month. Plus, you now have lead time to be more creative in your ad space, plan special events, or ask to be featured in an article. Smaller format. Our attempt at becoming more practical. For Readers, we are large enough not to get lost in the catalog shuffle, but easy to read on the road. For Advertisers, you’ll never get lost “below the fold” and you can more easily integrate your ad with a feature article.
These changes are all interconnected. We have concluded that, for us, the traditional business model of a for-profit company just doesn’t quite fit. (Yes, we need to make a living, but that isn’t the only reason we publish.) • •
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We love our little corner of the world—New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. There are few parts of the country that have such physical diversity—cities, mill towns, and villages; seacoast, rolling countryside, and real mountains. So many opportunities to explore. We publish to celebrate that diversity.
We have a personal passion for antiques and crafts and that was heavily reflected in our early issues. But as we have traveled around visiting various shops and events, we couldn’t help but notice other cool businesses next door or around the corner or even three miles out of town but on the way. Therefore, we have made a commitment to be more than just a niche publication. We encourage diversity and participation.
When we interviewed shop owners they never seemed to talk just about their shop. They talked about their neighbors and their customers and often the craftsmen who made the products on their shelves. And every one of these owners was quick with a recommendation if we needed a bite to eat before we got back on the road. Each owner demonstrated so clearly that they were part of their community. We publish to strengthen those ties of community, realizing that every reader we send to a particular shop has other interests or needs that can tie into that visit, if only we tell them those opportunities exist.
That leads back to something we said earlier, we publish to make a living (not a killing). We are not in this to get rich. We keep our prices affordable so we can help small businesses and artisans get the word out about what they do. Businesses: We hope you will join us in our mission by letting other owners know about our publication, our rates, our articles, and the other services we offer. Readers: Keep letting us know about your experiences at shops you read about here.
And to all of you, drop us a line about your own discoveries that we may have missed amongst the nooks and crannies that make our region so special and our community so diverse.
— Jolene
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TRADING POST, INC. Antiques & Collectibles NEW & USED
608 Swanzey Rd. (Rt. 10) W. Swanzey, NH 603-352-3457
FUNDRAISING YARD SALES Saturdays during summer April 28 • May 26 • June 23
July 28 • August 25 • September 22
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
All sales go directly to support the Greyhounds, and we always have a great bake sale table, too!
14 W Swanzey Road Swanzey, NH 03446 603-355-1556 info@fastfriendsgreyhounds.org helpinggreyhounds.org
10% OFF MENTION OR BRING IN THIS COUPON! -HOURS10:00 - 5:00 Daily Tuesdays by Chance Sunday 11:30 - 3:00
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Celebrating our 1 year anniversar y!
Pasta, Subs, Salads & More Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 9pm • Sunday Noon - 8pm
Antiques & Vintage Decor Windows, Doors, Shutters & Hardware Costume Jewelry, Sterling & More Furniture & Primitives
CRUISE NIGHT - TUESDAY 3:30-6
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the simple nest a love of all things home antiques • home furnishings timeless décor • new & vintage finds gifts • dwelling essentials
open tuesday - sunday
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Alignments Brakes Tires Oil Change Best Place by far for your car!
124 Main Street, Keene, NH
603-357-1332 • www.city-tire.com MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM-5PM & SATURDAY 8AM-12PM
Stylish. Affordable. Custom.
KEENE NH
Good Fortune Jewelry & Pawn
New, Pre-Owned & Estate Jewelry Musical Instruments Electronics Gold & Silver Coins Mon - Fri 11-6 Sat 11-5 & Sun 12-5
Tools & More 110 Main Street, Downtown Keene www.goodfortunejewelry.com 603-357-7500
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FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING & COPYING NEEDS Business Cards Brochures Event Programs Newsletters Manuals Memo Pads Carbonless Forms Letterhead Envelopes Post Cards Hang Tags Tickets Note Cards Sells Sheets Rack Cards Door Hangers and so much more.....
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Julie’ s Garden at maple lane farm & GREENHOUSE
We are a small, locally owned greenhouse in Keene, NH. All of your home garden needs in one place - flowers, both annual and perennial, vegetable starter plants, herbs, hanging baskets, custom planters and more! No matter what your experience level, we are here to help you, and to offer advice on making your garden thrive. Open daily during the months of May and June, 10am-5pm.
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ACTIVELY BUYING Antiques Gold & Silver Coins • Gold & Silver Jewelry Vintage Paper Currency • Stamp Collections Sterling Silver Flatware & Hollowware Objects of Value
PRESENTS
Once A Month Sale 288 Hurricane Road • Keene, NH
MAY 5th & June 2nd 10-3
6 'SHOP GIRLS' OFFERING Antiques - Vintage - Repurposed - Garden - Plants - Naturals & More!
FREE PROFESSIONAL & CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATIONS
Park on lawn and walk up to greenhouse and gardens
FREE TALK with Judith Graves Each month 1-1:30
GREG WALSH
May 5th - Edible Flowers June 2 - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme
Auctioneer, NH Lic. #5049
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TREE WORK
KEENE NH
Residential/Commercial Tree Removal Pruning Ornamental Pruning Cabling/Bracing Bucket Truck Work Storm Damage Cleanup Brush Chipping Stump Grinding Crane Work 24/7 Emergency Service
LOVING, RELEVANT, AND LIFE-GIVING
Free Estimates | Licensed & Insured
Keene, NH 03431
HOME: 603-352-1205 CELL: 603-355-0208
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THE VACUUM STORE Sales • Service • Parts • All Makes & Models
Over A Million Post Cards
ORECK • RICCAR • MIELE • LINDHAUS AMERICAN-MADE VACUUMS & IMPORTS CENTRAL SYSTEMS • BACK PACKS
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: David Sysyn (603) 588-2653 cherryhillcabin@yahoo.com Granite State Post Card Quest P.O. Box 95 Greenfield, NH 03047
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451 West Street • Keene, NH 03431
603-352-5085
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Annual Spring Post Card Show & Sale Saturday, June 16, 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm Brookline Auction Gallery 32 Proctor Hill Road Rte. 130, Exit 6 off US Rte 3 (Everett Turnpike) 10 miles west to Brookline, NH
ADMISSION $2 • EARLY BUYING (9AM) $5 • FREE PARKING • FOOD ON SITE
KEENE NH
Nutritional Consultation Complementary Therapies Botanical Pharmacy & Products Rebecca Roentsch Montrone, BS Certified Holistic Health Practitioner Open Weekdays 9:30 - 5:00
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Country Antique Shop featuring Antiques & Collectibles all under one roof. Country & Primitive Décor Plates • Berries • Signs • Furniture & More Christmas All Year Round Byers Choice • Annalee • Snowbabies Willow Tree • Fontanini Nativity • Dept. 56 Next Door to T he Antique Shops Tues-Sat 10-5 & Sun 11-4 • Closed Mondays January-April
1024 Rt. 12, Westmoreland NH • 603-399-4972
WESTMORELAND NH
THE ANTIQUE SHOPS A Multi-dealer Antique Shop
ACTIVELY SEEKING QUALITY DEALERS OVER 4,000 SQUARE FEET
Next door to Jingles Christmas & Country Shop Byers Choice · Kindles · Dept 56 Villages · Snowbabies · Annalee Dolls · Tree Trim Fontanini Nativity · Yankee Candles · Possible Dream Santas · Willow Tree Angels
867 Rt 12 / Westmoreland Industrial Park Building 13 Westmoreland, NH 03467
Open 7 days a week 9-5 603-543-7490
Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 11-4 · Closed Mondays January-April
1024 Route 12 · Westmoreland, NH 603-399-7039
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A NH Made Store GAZEBOS OUTDOOR FURNITURE GARAGES SHEDS
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4 Main Street · Alstead, NH 03602 (603) 835-2100 · email: alsteadcc@comcast.net www.alsteadcountrycrafts.com
WESTMORELAND · ALSTEAD · MARLOW · KEENE NH
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS FOR MAJOR BRANDS OF Radiators • Heaters • AC • Fuel Tanks • Sending Units
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• Greenhouse is open weekends 10am - 3pm, May 6th through June 17th (Other times by appointment only). • Visit us at the Keene Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays & Saturdays during May and June.
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COLONIAL COIN Antique & Collectible Shop
OLD COINS • SILVER • GOLD BUYS • SELLS • APPRAISES
Buying Gold & Silver
Highest Prices Paid
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PLANNING While developing a customized financial program, we will walk you through a step-by-step process that will help make you feel confident in your decisions. With a decade of experience, Talon can customize an appropriate financial strategy that leverages a wide portfolio of assets and financial products.
MARLBOROUGH NH
RETIREMENT One of the greatest fears in retiring is outliving our money. Our goal is to create income for you that you cannot outlive. By using fixed or indexed annuities, we have products and solutions to potentially maximize your income, assist in the preservation of your wealth and create income streams that you and your spouse cannot outlive while providing death benefits for your spouse and children.
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Professional & Efficient Tree Service
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Since 2012
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CIRCULAR SAW BLADES CHISELS HOLE SAW BITS CHAIN SAW CHAINS
Free Estimates • View Clearing • Crane Service Utility Line Service • Fully Insured
363-8197 www.wilcoxtreeservice.com
MARLBOROUGH NH
F o r mer ly C ar r ol l G ar d e n s
OPENING APRIL 20
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LOCALLY FAMOUS
Design & Landscaping Services Specializing in Stone Walls & Water Features Local products that are environmentally responsible!
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1417 US Route 119 & 202 Rindge, NH 603-899-3200
UPCYCLED GOODS • GIFTS • JEWELRY • FLORAL HANDCRAFED CURIOSITIES • VINTAGE BRIC A BRAC
Beautiful vintage 1949 Silk City Diner serving delicious, one of a kind, home style cooking! Stop in and eat with us!
Sunday Open 11-3 • Craft N Chat 4pm-7pm Mon - Tue CLOSED Wed - Thur Class Room Only Open 9am-8pm Fri- Sat 11am-5pm Fri-Sat Evening Classes 6pm-9pm
Sunday & Monday 5:30am - 2:00pm Wednesday thru Saturday 5:30am - 8:00pm Serving Dinner 4:00pm - 8:00pm • Closed Tuesdays
Check our schedule online at our Facebook page Stop by to pick up our 2 month Classroom Schedule
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RINDGE · JAFFREY NH Bob Areias
Master Plumber
HOME CARPENTRY SERVICE
Plumbing & Heating AirPlumbing Conditioners && Water Conditioners Heating
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Service • Remodels New Constructions Air Conditioning Work Water Treatment Services Free Water Samples & Estimates
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Fighting For Our Four-Legged Family Members and Ourselves
by Michele Jones
It looks like it is going to be another rough flea and tick season. Of all the summer pests, these guys really make my skin crawl whether they are on me or on my pets. The whole idea of sucking blood is bad enough, but when you realize they can transmit disease—yuck! Let’s face it, this is war. In order to prepare for battle, we must first know the enemy. Fleas: These small, flightless insects are external parasites, living on the blood of birds and mammals. Even in adult form they are tiny (less than one-sixth of an inch long) and usually brown in color. They aren’t easy to see on your pet or in your home. And good luck if you try to catch them. Not only are they fast, they can jump up to eight inches in a single leap. Each bite is small, but results in painful, itchy red bumps from an allergic reaction to the flea’s saliva. If the flea is infected, it can also transmit disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and internal parasites (tapeworm). If their targeted host is small (a kitten for example), fleas can cause anemia, since each flea consumes fifteen times its weight in blood each day. You can’t solve the problem by just removing fleas on your pet. It’s a game of numbers, complicated by time variances in the flea life cycle. An adult female can lay up to fifty eggs per day. Unlike some insect eggs, these are not sticky and fall off the host onto carpets, bedding, floorboards and soil. Depending on environmental conditions these eggs can take from two days to several weeks to hatch. The larvae feed on all sorts of organic matter and spin a cocoon in one to three weeks. The fleas can remain in this pupae stage for anywhere from a week to several years. Plan of attack: Vacuum your home regularly, emptying the container often so any eggs you capture won’t just hatch and re-infest your home. Wash bedding and areas where pet sleeps. You can also use insecticides or natural alternatives to treat the environment. Medicated shampoos can clean your pet and remove any adult fleas from their coat, but they are only effective for a few days. Flea collars, powders, sprays, and spot-on treatments target adult fleas and some include an IGR that inhibits egg and larval development. Consult your vet or retailer about which brands are the most effective in your area. Oral medications that further interfere with the flea life cycle are also available from your vet. Whatever plan of attack you choose, read and follow all Ticks: Related to spiders, ticks are arachnids rather than insects, but are still blood-sucking external parasites. After hatching, ticks go through 3 life stages, but unlike fleas, all stages look about the same and all require blood meals. As larvae, they are about the size of a Deer Tick Dog Tick grain of sand and tend to feed on birds and rodents. As nymphs, they are about the size of poppy seeds and will move on to another host, sometimes another rodent or a larger mammal. As adults, they are about the size of a sesame or apple seed and once again they seek out a larger host. Did you know you can sell In New England, we find black-legged ticks (aka, deer or bear ticks) and dog TIM CAMPBELL ART ticks. Neither species transmits disease at the larval stage, but if they feed on an infected animal both species can become carriers as nymphs and adults. in YOUR shop? Ticks don’t jump, hop, swim, or fly. They crawl up plants and leaf litter and wait for a meal to brush by. If anything, ticks make my skin crawl more than fleas, since they can hang on for days while completing their meal. Plan of attack: Using repellant and protective clothing, combined with regular tick checks on all family members is the best defense. Ticks are going to crawl around to find the best spot, so they are often found or dislodged before they attach. But if you do find an attached tick, don’t panic. Use fine-pointed tweezers or a tick spoon to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Steadily pull backwards gently but firmly. Don’t squeeze the tick’s body as you might be pushing infectious organisms into the wound. Wash the skin and your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Ticks are vulnerable to a number of pesticides and repellents—deet and Taking orders now! permethrin are among the more effective ingredients. Just remember to read Pillows • Tote Bags • Prints • Postcards the directions. Also, ticks need a moist, humid environment to survive. If Cheese Boards • Coasters • Rugs you know you have been in a tick-prone area, throw your clothing in a dryer T-Shirts & More! on high heat for 15 minutes when you get home. This should kill any hitchhikers. 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PETERBOROUGH NH
Team Relaunches Greenerborough to Ratchet Up Sustainability! Peterborough, NH – A team of environmentally concerned citizens has taken on the task of reviving Greenerborough, a popular event focused on sustainability. The new event, to be held Saturday May 5, sponsored by Froling Energy and Nature’s Green Grocer, is dubbed “Greenerborough 2.0” to indicate that it is a new version of the event. Located in the beautiful Monadnock Region, Greenerborough Day activities are within 50 miles of 2.3 million people, many of whom want to learn about products, techniques and services that will increase the sustainability of their family’s future. “We felt that Greenerborough was important to the region’s image so we decided to revive it,” says Jeanne Dietsch. “We want Greenerborough 2.0 to showcase our region’s sustainability leaders and to challenge people to ratchet up sustainability each year.” Other community members assisting with the relaunch of Greenerborough include: Alexandra Walker, Amelia Tracy, Emma Shapiro-Weiss, James Kelly, Ruth Bednarz, Sean Ryan, Susan Mansfield, Sheldon Pennoyer and Joyce Carroll. Unlike the original Greenerborough, Greenerborough 2.0 will have two parts: the Greenerborough Fair and Greenerborough Day. The Greenerborough Fair offers companies, non-profits and other groups exhibit space and a means to meet with families and the public from 9am-4pm at the Peterborough Community Center on Rte 101 at Elm Street. There will be activities for children and talks on sustainability from consumer purchasing and building practices to transportation, alternative energy and agricultural technology. Greenerborough Day includes sponsors in the larger community. For example, Toadstool Bookshop, will feature a table of books on environmental topics. GoHydro is rehabbing dams in New Hampshire. The Greenerborough Team invites area museums, restaurants, shops, concurrent events and other venues to join Greenerborough Day as sponsors. Visitors to Greenerborough Fair will be encouraged to eat, shop and visit Greenerborough Day sponsors before and after they stop in at the Fair. Companies and other organizations wishing to sponsor Greenerborough Day or exhibit at the Greenerborough Fair can write info@Greenerborough.orgor find more information at Greenerborough.org.
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Hancock resident, and owner of Nancy’s Sewing & Crafts, Nancy Driscoll, has restructured her business and has eliminated the need for her storefront location at 140 Monadnock Highway, in Swanzey, NH, the location of her former business, Ed’s Shoe & Leather Repair.
Rt 9 Flea Market 50+ Large Booths of Warehouse Overstock 30 Big Dealers! 480 Water Street Fitchburg, MA
Customers can fill out a ticket on the Contact page at nancyssewingandcrafts.com, and put the ticket into a bag with the item to be repaired (one item and ticket per bag), and drop off during the hours of each business: Good Fortune Jewelry, 110 Main St., Keene, NH; Glazy for You, 140 Monadnock Highway #2, Swanzey, NH; either location for Northeast Mountain Footwear, 107 Monadnock Highway, North Swanzey, NH, or 580 Canal St., Brattleboro, VT; Hancock Market, 30 Main St., Hancock, NH, or Sullivan Country Store, NH Route 9, Sullivan, NH. Driscoll will pick up items on Tuesdays. She will call each customer with a work cost estimate and will return the work to the drop-off location on the following Tuesday unless otherwise agreed.
Old & New Items 4,200 sq. ft. 60+ dealers
Art, Antiques & Collectibles Jewelry • Gift Items • Country Local Crafts • Sports Cards Toys & Tools • Millwork Men & Women’s Clothing & Accessories • Books & more!
Please mention this ad when you stop in WE BUY E-WASTE $1-$5 per item!
Sunday-Thursday 10-6 • Friday 10-7 & Saturday 9-7 New Dealers & Consignors Welcome
180 Concord Street • Peterborough, NH • 603-784-5028
PETERBORUGH NH
In the spirit of Yankee frugality, Driscoll restores clothing, shoes, and other items made of fabric or leather. She replaces elastic and Velcro® on shoes and adds heel guards, and she replaces zippers and eyelets in boots and clothing. She refers any shoe repairs she doesn’t do herself to a fellow shoe repair professional and handles the deliveries and pickups. In addition to altering clothing and hemming drapes, Driscoll also offers custom sewing and knitting. For more information, including a more complete list of services and products and “before” and “after” photos, visit nancyssewingandcrafts.com, or contact Nancy Driscoll at 603-355-1133 or nancy@nancyssewingandcrafts.com.
ander through the rooms of a charming 1800's farmhouse and barn – filled to the rafters with Antique, vintage-style, and one-of-a-kind home furnishings and accessories. Located in historic Peterborough, New Hampshire, Twin Elm Farm features an ever-changing selection of offerings from over 30 dealers for a truly unique shopping experience.
May 4th, 5th & 6th
Friday & Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Closed on the 3rd to get ready Refreshments will be served
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm & Sunday 12 noon - 4:00 pm 133 Wilton Road (Route 101) • Peterborough, NH 03458 • 603.784.5341 www.twinelmfarm.com
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GREENVILLE · WILTON NH Jersey Cartoonist’s New Book Popular with Collectors
House By The Side Of The Road We are a year round garden center with a lovely gift shop. This business was started in 1971 and we've been at our current location since 1976. We sell houseplants, annuals, perennials, shrubbery, hanging baskets, pottery, fairy garden plants and many accessories.
John Stinger, a serious collector and a nationally syndicated cartoonist from Stewartsville, NJ, is having a fun time with 260 page book gently spoofing collectors and treasure hunters.
vintage nostalgia.
Our knowledgeable staff is always available to help you choose what will work best for your property and your home. With our years of experience, you can be rest assured that your home, garden and landscaping will be the best it can be!
His new book, The Lighter Side of Collecting! Published by Tanner Publishing is off to a fast start selling to collectors, dealers, auctioneers, shop owners, appraisers and memorabilia seekers worldwide who wheel- and- deal in
Our Specialties include: HOUSE PLANTS & GIFTS Garden Supplies Perennials Annuals Cacti Exotic Plants Trees & Shrubs
Stinger’s very funny but non-offensive cartoons-all 200 of them –are featured full page and illustratively drawn in what he calls “the New Yorker –style.” From the positive press and response he’s receiving, the book is resonating with younger collectors as well as seasoned, old-timers who deal with rapidly changing pop culture. But it’s still all about the fun of chasing and finding rarities at yard sales, flea markets, antiques malls, estate sales, auction houses and dusty attics. The book is a fun read and makes a perfect gift for that special collector in your life.
www.housebythesideoftheroad.com 370 Gibbons Highway, Wilton, NH 03086
The Lighter Side of Collecting! is available on Amazon.com at $15.95 per copy plus shipping. Also order direct at stingerfineart@yahoo.com.
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Orchids Cut Flowers Pottery Puzzles Convenience Store Holiday/Seasonal Decorations
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CAIL'S COUNTRY COTTAGE ANTIQUES
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Country & Primitive Furniture & Smalls Antique Toys & Garden Items Decorative Accessories & other Needfuls Saturday, Sunday & Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Fridays By Chance
355 Nashua Road (101-A) • Milford, NH (603) 809-3018 www.facebook/CailsCountryCottageAntiques.com
MILFORD NH
SURVEYING & ENGINEERING
Milford Antiques Show
• Property Line Staking • FEMA-Elevation Certificates • Subdivisions • Site & Plot Plans
at the Hampshire Hills Athletic Club
Plus Septic Designs, Wetland & Soil Mappings, Local, State and Federal Permitting and More!
SPECIAL SPRING EVENT!
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Sunday, May 6, 2018 The Annual Spring Pre-Brimfield Show 8:30 am to Noon
Sunday, August 5, 2018 during Antiques Week in New Hampshire 8:30 am to Noon
6:30 am to 8:30 am 8:30 am to 9:30 am 9:30 am to Noon
65 Dealers in quality Antiques & Collectibles at Reasonable Prices
Early buying admission of $40 per person is available from 6:30 am to 8:30 am, during dealer load-in and unpacking. The proceeds help provide free admission during most of the show hours, from 9:30 am to Noon.
Popular Cafe with Breakfast & Lunch Specials
Early Buying Regular Admission $5 Free Admission
Licensed in NH, MA, VT, ME & CT
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50 Emerson Road, Milford, New Hampshire 03055 www.milfordantiqueshow.com
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A Vintage group shop featuring antiques, and collectibles from all eras and styles. Country, Shabby, Modern, Architectural and more! Three floors with something for everyone!
Kitty Angels Fundraiser May 5 & 6
Now offering Herbal Health Products Gift Certificates Available
106 Ponemah Rd., Rt. 122 • AMHERST, NH 603-672-2535 • treasuresantique@aol.com
46 State Route 101A • Amherst, NH 03031 • (603) 883-0051 Open 7 days: Monday thru Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 11-4
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AMHERST NH
VINTAGE WHIMSEY & CO. GIFT SHOPPE VINTAGE MARKET & DESIGN CHALK PAINT AND SWEET PICKIN'S MILK PAINT AVAILABLE. LOTS OF REPURPOSED FUN & UNNECESSARY NECESSITIES!
Paintings, Prints, Mirrors Period & Vintage Furniture Sterling & Coin Silver References & Supplies Coins & Clocks Antique Tools & Guns Garden & Home Decor Jewelry - Victorian, Estate, Costume Watches - Vintage Wrist & Pocket
OPEN WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY 11-5 • SATURDAY 10-5 SUNDAY 11-4 • CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY
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NEW ENGLAND’S BEST SHOPS & SERVICES Salzburg Square 292 Route 101 Amherst, NH 03031 (603) 673-5223
A specialty boutique...
CLOSED MONDAYS
We offer a wide array of consigned pieces from antiques to furniture, toys to collectibles, houseware to tools. You never know what you will find.
Look for monthly 30% off tags! Gift Certificates Available
TIMELESS...
1 Old Runnells Bridge Road Rte 111, Hollis, NH 03049 (978) 454-5903
VERSATILE... A fun store for decorating ideas and browsing...
HOURS: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday By Appointment Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
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HOLLIS · AMHERST · BEDFORD NH
ABOUT US
Buying new furniture can be very costly so
more people are opting for second hand, pre-loved furniture and home décor accessories at Bedford Home Consignment (BHC). We are focused on providing excellent quality “like new” stylish, unique pieces to fill any room in your home. You will be in awe of the styles, selection, and agreeable price tags. Our customers frequently visit us to enjoy the new arrivals and continuously changing merchandise. Treat yourself to something new...because everything deserves a second chance.
Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm Closed Sunday & Monday
176 Route 101 Bedford, NH at the Village Shoppes of Bedford 603.488.2488 MAY/JUNE/JULY 2018
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Reasons for consigning furniture include
moving, downsizing, settling and estate or merging households. BHC is the perfect venue for selling your furniture, household décor, and accessories. Our knowledgeable and supportive staff will set realistic prices on items consigned and showcased at BHC. We explain that simple consignment process on our website. In all instances, age, quality and condition are important ingredients for assured success in selling your furnishings. 400 Boynton Street Bedford, NH 03110 Phone: 603.782.3009 Email: bedfordhomeconsignment@gmail.com www.BedfordHomeConsignment.com
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“Over 80 vendors; 10,000 sq. ft” Gift Certificates Available 321 Elm Street • Manchester, NH
(603) 606-1736
AntiquesOnElm@comcast.net OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon, Tues, Weds, & Fri 10-6pm Thurs 10-7pm, Sat & Sun 10-5pm
Free parking along the side of our building Antiques on Elm
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MANCHESTER · LEE · LONDONDERRY NH
Vintage, Antiques, Collectibles, Memorabilia, Repurposed, Architecturals, Garden, Unusuals, Decoratives, China, Old Toys, Porcelain, Pottery, Glass, Vintage Clothing, Old Books, Ephemera, Much, Much Morel
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Breathing new life into old things - Mixing the old with the new A unique collection of painted furniture antiques industrial furniture farmhouse swag galvanized decor reclaimed wood and many original pieces created in-house!
Be sure to check our
“Flower Bar”
the only one of its kind in New England! Our hope is that when you come into our store you will be inspired by our unique inventory and one of a kind furniture pieces to create the home you have always dreamed of.
Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 6pm 2 Island Pond Road / Derry NH 03038 / 603-965-3527 www.facebook.com/revivedfurnitureandhomedecore/
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DERRY · HAMPSTEAD NH
Road Trip!
ASSORTMENT OF VINTAGE, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Make a visit to Hunny Bee Haven in Hampstead NH, a “must see” for you this Summer.
Furniture ∙ Glass ∙ Linens Primitive & Country Decor
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At Hunny Bee, you’ll find everything from farmhouse furnishings and decor to gifts for weddings and baby, antiques, up-cycled goods and so much more.
country gifts and more
10 Main Street, Hampstead, NH Directly across from Hampstead Town Hall
Tel: 603-329-4900
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The Four Corners Antique Store
EPSOM TRADING POST
LLC
Antiques Collectibles Gifts Garden Accents
We Buy & Sell Older Items
Crafts Country Decor Furniture Primitives
Antiques & Collectibles Horse Drawn Wagons & Surry's Older Toys
Thank you for supporting a small business!
Jelly Cupboards Old Wooden Barrels
Open Wednesday - Sunday 10-5 • Closed Monday & Tuesday
204 Estes Road • Rochester, NH 03867
HOURS: Monday - Sunday 10-5
Jcts of Route 202A, Estes Rd and Meaderboro Road
216 Suncook Valley Hwy. • Epsom, NH 03234
(603) 332-1522
(603) 736-8843
ROCHESTER · EPSOM · CONCORD · NEW BOSTON NH
Best Antique Shop
Est. 1978
Alphabet Soup Co. Home & Garden • Antiques • Collectibles
Cappies* Winner Every Year Since 2005!
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Over 150 dealer booths Eclectic mix of pristine merchandise arrives daily at reasonable prices Diverse array of primitive, antique, vintage, home décor and collectible nostalgia Fresh brewed coffee all day Relaxing music and climate control Accessible from I93 N/S, 1 hour north of Boston, RV/Bus parking available Member NHADA
American & German Handmade Collectibles Year 'round Easter, Halloween & Christmas corners!
Open: Mon - Sat: 10 – 6 • Sun: 11– 5 97 Storrs Street, Concord, NH • 603.225.2070
1 Old Coach Road (Junction of Rt. 13) • New Boston, NH
603-487-2412
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Thur. - Sat. 11 - 5 • Other days by chance or appointment Cash or Check only
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Evans & Wrights at
The Eagle” Antiques
By Eric Stanway
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or the last 35 years, Charles Evans and Linda Wright have been servicing New England and the nation with top-notch service coupled with old-fashioned courtesy. “This is the kind of antique store you used to find in this parts,” Linda said. “We don’t just sell items -- we actively engage the customer. People seem to like this approach, as they keep coming back.” The stock in the store is a smorgasbord of artifacts from bygone eras. The store buys and sells a variety of antiques, ranging from phonographs, country and decorative items, Civil War memorabilia and a host of assorted vintage furniture. ”I feel like I‘ve been in the antique business most of my life,” Linda said. ”I was involved in numerous other shops before this one, having originally started out in auctions.” “Our inventory and stock changes often, so we tell customers to stop by the shop to check out our new antiques,” Linda said. “If you are looking for something for something specific,
Located on “Antique Alley”
feel free to give us a call and we will do our best to help you find what you are looking for. Whether you are seeking an odd knick-knack or a Maxfield Parrish print, we have it all.” The store itself spans two stories, situated in a heated 1850 barn located on New Hampshire’s famous “Antique Alley” on Route 4. It is packed wall-to-wall with just about any kind of antique one might imagine or covet. There are ten dealers in residence, as well as a number of consignment items. “People are always amazed when they come in here,” Linda said. “You just never know what you’ll find.”
194 First NH Turnpike (Route 4) Northwood, NH 03261 (603) 942-5020 LWEagle194@aol.com Hours 10 am - 5 pm Closed Most Mondays
Country & Decorative Items • Parrish Prints Phonographs • Advertising • Civil War • Furniture
Eagle Antiques is located at 194 1st New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261. Phone: (603) 942-5020. You can visit them online at www.eagleantiques.net or send them an email at lweagle194@aol.com.
We Buy & Sell Antiques • Consignments Accepted Member of the NH Antique Dealers’ Association
NORTHWOOD · BRADFORD · NEWBURY NH
Old Road Antiques Antiques ∙ Art ∙ Collectibles ∙ Furniture
9 Old Sutton Road, Bradford, NH (603) 938-2833 Open Seasonally: May to October Please visit our website for hours or call us!
www.oldroadantiques.com
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From House Too Home INVITES YOU TO THEIR AN�UAL
Gardening Extravaganza May 3, 4 & 5 · 10am - 5PM
Refreshments Available! We will have a tent outside filled with wrought iron, wicker & lots of gardening items! June will be all things cottage, we will have lots of white furniture. Let Summer begin!
July will be Americana Red, White & Blue Happy Independence Day!
A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO AL� OUR MILITARY PAST AND PRESENT!! 239 Sunapee Street • Newport, NH • 603-463-7845 www.fromhousetoohome.com MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-5 • CLOSED SUNDAY
NEWPORT NH
A chance encounter between a singer and a thief changed the lives of both By Eric Stanway
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or such a small town, Fitzwilliam has more than its share of strange stories. For instance, here is the odd tale of Ossian Euclid Dodge, a singer and temperance activist who was invited to perform in this town in the long-ago spring of 1846. Born in Cayuga, N.Y., in 1820, Dodge had made a lifelong vow to his mother to never touch alcohol at the age of five. He also showed early promise of musical talent, and was determined to present the public with comic songs without the slightest hint of innuendo. Thus it was, at the tender age of 26, he came to our town, to present an uplifting concert in the Meeting House. Disembarking from his train in Winchendon, Massachusetts, he left most of his luggage in that town, and set off on foot down what is now Route 12, carrying nothing but his guitar.
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About midway through his trek, on a lonely part of the road, he was suddenly accosted by a ragged man armed with a makeshift club, who demanded what money he had. As it turned out, however, the fellow was not the most adept of muggers, and Dodge quickly disarmed him and threw him into a ditch. He then demanded to know what forced him to this desperate act. The assailant quickly dissolved into tears, telling the singer that, although he was a man of respectable upbringing, bad company had brought him low. He had set out with his wife to find employment, but to no avail. To make things worse, she was now pregnant, and was, even at that moment, about to give birth in a nearby barn. Dodge instructed the fellow to direct him to the barn. Once there, he saw that the man was telling the truth, and his wife was, indeed, in the final stages of labor. Dodge then hastened to Fitzwilliam,
where he acquired a horse and wagon, and brought the couple into town. They were then taken to the Fitzwilliam Tavern, and provided with a nourishing meal. Before the night was over, the wife had given birth to a baby boy. The next evening, Dodge held his concert, the entire proceeds of which, amounting to 45 dollars, were donated to the poor couple. Dodge then went on his way, thinking little of his adventure. We now move along some 14 years. Dodge was working in his music store, when a well-dressed gentleman entered, and enquired after him. Dodge had no idea who this person was, until he was informed that this was the same individual he had helped on that long-ago night. The man had gained a position as a clerk in the town, and remained here for a year, before heading out west, eventually settling in Illinois. There, he had prospered, and had been elected to the Illinois legislature. His wife had since died, but the
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Ossian Euclid Dodge child thrived, and had been named after his illustrious benefactor. Thus it was, that a chance encounter on a dark and lonely road had led to the salvation of a desperate couple, who were at the end of their rope.
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Brian’s Rare Coins Hundreds of Coins on Display Most Key Dates Available Gold & Silver Bullion Available I Buy all U.S. Silver Coins before 1965 Highest Prices Paid Brian Dutilley
653 Washington Street • Claremont, NH
BUYING Proof Sets Mint Sets Large Cents Indian Cents All Type Coins Silver Dollars Paper Money Foreign Coins Gold & Silver Jewelry Sterling Silverware Tea Sets & Trays
Kit ‘N Kaboodle will be transitioning to a thrift store to benefit the Sullivan County Humane Society. We will still be selling items that were consigned through 4/30 (paying my consignors) and no longer accepting new consignment items.
We accept gently used donations (no furniture or electronics)
(Same building as New England Kitchen & Bath Center)
603-477-2902
TUESday - SATurday 11:30AM - 6PM • Closed SUNDAY & MONDAY
HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 - 5:00 Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 Please call ahead for availability
16 Tremont Street • Claremont, NH • 603-504-6622 www.kitnkaboodle.biz • laurie.j62@gmail.com
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At Wheelock Travel we are dedicated to helping you plan your next amazing vacation. We handle all of the booking so you don’t have to. We are an Upper Valley travel agent serving the Dartmouth College region and all of its surrounding towns. Our staff has decades of experience in finding and booking the best vacations for customers at resorts all over the world. We’re not just a travel agency, we are your personal travel agent.
18 Opera House Square • Claremont, NH 03743 phone: 603.287.8983 fax: 603.504.6285 www.bouteillenh.com
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Step back in time! Our 19th century barn is chock full of antiques and vintage collectibles, including kitchenware, garden décor, advertising, books, ephemera, toys, Christmas, other holidays and much more. Open June 20th - September 1st Wednesday-Saturday 10-4. Saturdays only in May, early June, September, and October. Other times by chance or appointment.
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50 Elm Street, Freedom NH (603) 986- 8244 evcoriginals@gmail.com LC Campagna Emond, Designer/Owner
1543 Province Lake Road Rte. 153 Effingham, NH (603) 539-7910 www.yeoldesaleshoppe.com
The Boutique will offer a consultation area for custom ordering, paint/materials to purchase, vintage jewelry & purses.
Built by Benjamin Taylor in 1815 as a general store, it served the community as a post office, stagecoach stop, along with space for sales work. Still in the Taylor family, it now houses a wonderful eclectic collection of antiques, collectibles and vintage Christmas. All are beautifully displayed on two floors in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
The Showroom will be filled with EVC originals, antiques, vintage, primitives & architectural salvage pieces. In my workshop clients will be able to view work in progress and ask questions on techniques. FREE First Consultation, Gift Certificates, ‘Item of the Week’ & ‘Bulk Purchase’ Specials will also be offered. Hours: Pre-Grand Opening Friday 6/1, 6pm-8pm & Saturday 6/2, 10am-4pm.
Weekends in May 10:00am - 5:00pm June 15th through Dec 31st - 7 days 10:00am - 5:00pm
Beginning June 6 Wed-Sat 10-4 & Sun-Tues by appointment or chance.
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