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Class of 2018
SHS Class of 2018 Valedictorian Melody Chen (right) and Salutatorian Eliza Mastergeorge. More on pages 7, 8
Four for the Fourth! Plans are well underway for another successful Fourth of July! Taking over the running of the celebration from Nancy Head, retiring this year after twenty years as chair, is the Four for the Fourth Team made up of Gretchen Pyles, Jennifer Eccleston, Kim Ayers, and Leslie Bennett. All experienced Fourth of July people, the team is moving ahead with enthusiasm and new ideas! Starting off the Fourth of July Celebration will be the fireworks, events, and band concert on July 3, all under the watchful eyes of Kim Ayers and Leslie Bennett. Kim and Leslie, both familiar with running July third events, have lined up great fireworks, a band concert, Hot Air Balloon rides, a band featuring African drumming, the Roaming Railroad, Krickey the Clown face painting, and new food items to supplement the hamburgers and pizza! Granite State Credit Union is once again a generous donor to the fireworks. It promises to be a good evening! Heading up the Village Green activities is Gretchen Pyles. Gretchen, previously in charge of the Green organization, has expanded her duties to include responsibility for the planning and oversight of everything that takes place on the Village Green with the exception of the Reviewing Stand Ceremony that ends the parade. Many of the same organizations that have been on the Village Green in the past are expected to return again this year along with new ones. Gretchen is working closely with
Amherst Middle School Girls Are Div. II Track & Field Champions After two years in Division I the Amherst Middle School girls track & field returned to Division II and won their 8th championship in a row (DII) in convincing fashion placing first in all but three of the events. Caitlin Cooper, 8th grader, led the charge with 30 ½ points with a 1st in the 100, 200, and anchored a come from behind win in the 4 x 100. She also placed 2nd in the long jump. Masho Primmer, 7th grader, completed the season undefeated in the 800, and also came in 1st in the 400 while anchoring the winning 4 x 400 relay. 8th grader Chloe Trudel, also completed the season undefeated in the 1600, winning with a seasons best time of 5:29. She placed 2nd in the 800 and ran 3rd leg in the winning 4 x 400. Newcomer to the team this season, Emma Herrero, 8th grade, won the long jump on her last attempt with a season’s best performance and her only 1st place finish all season. Herrero placed 4th in the 100, 3rd in the 200 and passed several runners on her blistering leg of the 4 x 100 leading to that win. Only a sixth grader, Ashereka Primmer came in 2nd in the
Nipmugs Questers Anne Krantz (on left), chair for suncatcher fundraiser, and Katrina Holman, chair for preservation & restoration project, with the 19th-century manuscript map depicting school districts of Amherst, N.H. that will be restored thanks to proceeds from suncatcher sales as well as a grant from The Questers International.
Ava Bawell hands baton to Emma Herrero
high jump and 4th in the 800 with her season’s best time. Lucas Martins and Nolan Dickinson, both 8th grade, led the boys to a hard fought 2nd place finish. Lucas won the long jump with a leap of 18’ 3” his best ever and Nolan won the 800 with a season’s best 2:22.
Volunteers Help to Clean Up Amherst
Iconic Mike’s Auto serves as this year’s Nipmug Suncatcher available for sale on the Amherst Common, July 4th.
several new event chairmen including the new chair of one of the biggest fundraisers that the committee has, the Hamburger Stand, and has planned a new activity following the Reviewing Stand Ceremony. She will also be in charge of the handicapped parking and the flow of traffic near the events. People having questions about any of these activities should contact Gretchen at nhpyles@yahoo.com” nhpyles@yahoo.com Jennifer Eccleston is in charge of the parade and Reviewing Stand Ceremony. Jen has been with the committee for several years in charge of the animals event, has helped with the parade organization and is an experienced parade participant. She is receiving strong support from Jim Janson, the Fourth’s Continued on page 6 u
AMHERST – Volunteers took to the streets of Amherst on the morning of May 5th, to aid in the town-wide cleanup day, in cooperation with the Amherst Conservation Commission. Blue trash bags were handed out prior to the event at the middle and high schools, the Amherst Town Library, Moulton’s Market, and Town Hall. Many of these locations were “sold out” of bags during the week leading up to clean up day! Blue bags and gloves were also distributed at three spots during the early morning of May 5th, where helpers were asked to bring their full trash bags back to at the end of the cleaning period for removal – thanks to the Amherst DPW. Armed with the blue bags, volunteers helped to clean up along busy main roadsides, scenic streets, parking lots, canoe ports, and more! By rough count, approximately 400 bags were distributed throughout the town for the cleanup effort. The Amherst Police Department was kind Let’s work together to ensure that our beautiful enough to provide extra eyes on safety for the community stays green. day: including distributing information about safe removal of syringes or other unsafe materials found, and watching for extra people along the roadsides. Driving along the roadways there Tuesday, June 19 6:30 PM - Amherst Town Common has been a noticeable improvement Tuesday, June 26, 7PM - Greeley Park, Nashua in the amount of trash dirtying our beautiful town in the days since the Tuesday, July 3, 8 PM - Souhegan High School cleanup; however, new litter has Wednesday, July 4 - Amherst Independence Day parade started to pepper our view of the Saturday, July 7, 7 PM- York Beach, ME green grass already. Saturday, July 28, 11:30 AM Keyes Field, Milford It is illegal to litter in the state of New Hampshire. Please keep all Tuesday, August 14, 6:30 PM - Amherst Town Common trash in your car until you can disFor more information: www.amhersttownband.org. pose of it properly. Clean up trash along the roadways, if possible.
Amherst Town Band Summer Performance Schedule
Nipmugs Questers Receive Grant to Restore Unique Amherst Map AMHERST – The Nipmugs chapter of The Questers International was awarded a grant of $910 toward the restoration of a one-of-a-kind map of the School Districts of Amherst, N.H., 1881. The work is to be done by Northeast Document Conservation Center of Andover, Mass. for an estimated total cost of $1840. The Nipmugs chapter, which was founded in 1976 in Amherst, N.H., and today has members from Amherst, Hollis, Merrimack, Mont Vernon and even Maine, raised the rest of the funds for the project through the sale of annual Historic Amherst
suncatchers, especially the 2017 limited edition which fittingly depicted one of Amherst’s schools. The Questers awarded a total of $95,953.39 in Preservation & Restoration grants in 2018, divided among 39 chapters in 19 states. Questers grants are made every other year, funded from members’ dues. Chapters must raise at least 25% of the project cost to be eligible for a grant. The Questers, a non-profit organization founded in 1944, is dedicated to the study, conservation and preservation of historic artifacts, buildings and landmarks.
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program for Adults The Amherst Town Library is rocking and rolling this summer with “Libraries Rock!” the summer reading program for adults! Mark your calendars for the Library’s six enriching lifelong learning programs in June, July and August. Chef Liz Barbour kicks off the programming on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. with “Feasting from Your Instant Pot”. “Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements,” brings award winning scientist, Dr. John Warner, to the library on Wednesday, Jun 27 at 7:00 p.m. Is vacation on your mind? “Discover the National Park Services” with Steve Farrar’s amazing visual presentation on Thursday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. Or, immerse yourself in a spectacular multi-media one-woman show with
Judith Kalaora performing, “Challenger: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe,” on Wednesday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. Mystery lovers be sure to join us on Thursday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. for “A Visit with Bruce Robert Coff i n—Aut hor and Detective Sergeant.” And, do not miss the lively finale with the four-piece band, “Sweet Wednesday in Concert,” on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. Relax with an excellent summer beach read, listen to a free downloadable thrilling story as you take a long walk, enjoy the cool climate of the Library or picnic in the beautiful backyard garden area. Enter to win grand prizes with each attendance to a program and each book read or heard.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Letters.................................. 2 Town News............................ 4 Library.................................. 5 July 4th Preview..................... 6 Schools................................. 7 SportsFolio............................ 9 Arts & Entertainment............. 11 Mont Vernon......................... 12 Next Issue: July 2018
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Letters & Opinion Volunteers Help Amherst Clean Up Thank You for Proceeds Donated to Vietnam Moving Wall and Green Up To the editor:
Thanks to all those Amherst citizens who responded to Town-wide Cleanup Day on May 5! With your collective help, over 400 blue bags of road-side and public-space trash were collected and removed, helping to restore the beauty of Amherst! We appreciate the civic-mindedness of those that volunteered some of their time to making the town a better place, and with your great efforts we now have a cleaner, greener town that we can all enjoy. Special thanks to: Amherst Police & Fire Department Amherst Town Library Souhegan Middle & High Schools Bill Widmer & Kristan Patenaude
Amherst DPW Moulton’s Market Office of Community Development
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Thank you to the Amherst Fire / Rescue, Longhorn Steak house & Walmart. Amherst Fire/Rescue donated their time, cooking skills, Fire station and man power. Longhorn Steak House and Walmart for donating all the food for the Pancake Breakfast held May 12th at Central Station, Deb Butcher & Theresa Grella. Proceeds went to the Vietnam Moving Wall coming to Amherst July 19 to 23, 2018 at Soughean High School. Marie Grella Amherst
The Amherst Conservation Commission
Friday, June 15th, 2018 Amherst Town Green: 11 Church Street, Amherst NH $25.00 pre-registration $30.00 day of registration 5k Participants get finisher prize! This is a beautiful course that runs through historical country neighborhoods. Professional timing by Millennium Running. Visit https://www.amherstflagday5k.com/ for more details and to register online.
All proceeds sponsor the Moving Wall, A Vietnam War Memorial; coming to Amherst NH July 20th. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------By signing this race form, I understand that running is a hazardous activity and I should not enter unless I am medically able or properly trained to do so. I hereby for myself, heirs, executors and administrator waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages that I may have against the sponsors, coordinating groups and any individuals associated with the Milford Rotary Club, the representatives, successors and assigns, and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries suffered in connection with this event.
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Name:_________________________________________ Age on 6/15/2018_____ DOB:________________ Are you active military?_____ Are you a veteran? _____ If so, what branch of the military? __________________ Telephone:_________________________Street________________________________________________ City:________________________________State:____________Zip:____________________ M/F:________ Email:_________________________________________________________________
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Amherst’s Building Official, Scott Tenney, a Director with the NHBOA is pictured along with NH Governor, Chris Sununu.
Governor Sununu Proclaims May 2018 as Building Safety Month for New Hampshire CONCORD - After many months of coordinated efforts with various local and state agencies, the New Hampshire Building Official’s Association’s (NHBOA) Board of Directors was able to work with Governor Sununu’s office in having the month of May 2018 proclaimed as Building Safety Month in New Hampshire, “to bring to the forefront the hazards and safety associated with building construction to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe
MAIL TO: 128 Amherst Street, Amherst NH 03031 Mail this form before 6/12/2018 (After 6/12/2018 please bring to event) Checks Payable to: Milford Rotary Club Foundation Sponsorships are welcome – contact amherstflagday5k@gmail.com
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Horace Greeley Road Bridge (HGRB) Closing May, 1 2018 Planned Reopening October 10, 2018 Open Letter to the Residents of Amherst:
In March of 2011 the voters approved a selectmen’s warrant article asking permission to spend $2,100,260 to repair or rebuild three bridges. New Boston Road Bridge over Beaver Brook, Manchester Road Bridge over Beaver Brook and Horace Greely Road Bridge (HGRB) over Pulpit Brook. The New Boston Road Bridge was successfully repaired by our DPW and the Manchester Road Bridge rebuild has been completed. We now turn our attention to the HGRB. All of the above mentioned projects were coordinated with the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) and approved for an 80% reimbursement under the State Bridge Aid Program. The HGRB was scheduled for replacement, according to the program schedule, in the year 2021 but has been fast tracked to this spring. One of the many lessons learned from the Manchester Road Bridge rebuild is to be proactive. Because we waited until after the state forced us to close the Manchester Road Bridge to begin construction, even though we had engineering plans in place it was closed for over 900 days. By starting construction on the HGRB the day it was closed, we expect the closure to be just over 150 days. The HGRB engineer and design plans have been reviewed and re-reviewed by us, the DPW, our engineering firm and the NHDOT to ensure they meet contemporary bridge building standards. It may seem like a long time to construct a bridge over a brook but the foundation requires that pilings be driven 50 feet into the earth to ensure a solid base. This requires the pouring of a lot of concrete and it needs time to set. The project timeline will be posted on the DPW website by the time you read this message. The purpose of this communication is to attempt to answer some of the questions already asked and those that will surely be asked.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Our police and fire rescue departments have developed alternative route to those areas of Amherst north of the bridge and have coordinated with their counterparts in Bedford and New Boston for first response mutual aid.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
Any change in our daily commuting route is sure to be a source of frustration, as can an increase in the traffic volume on your street. But please keep in mind that this is a temporary inconvenience while the bridge is razed and a new one is constructed in its place. Given all of the technology today finding and charting travel routes around the detour should be quick and easy. If you are having difficulty in finding an alternative route to take please contact the town administrator for assistance. Remember, everyone who used the bridge is looking for a different route so there is likely to be additional congestion on all optional routes.
STOP LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC CALMING SIGNAGE
NH Route 101 is a state highway under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of the NHDOT. The NHDOT, at this time, has no plan to introduce any additional traffic signage nor lights. A NHDOT District Five representative monitored the location this morning Friday May 3rd and indicated that he observed, at most, four to five cars queued up to take a left onto Route 101. Spot monitoring will continue by both the state and the town. Amherst Board of Selectmen
and sustainable structures”. At the State House on Wednesday, May 7th, 2018, Governor Sununu, surrounded by members of the NHBOA, the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office (NHFMO) and New Hampshire Homeland Security & Emergency Management (NHHSEM), signed a proclamation, thereby proclaiming May 2018 as Building Safety Month. For more information contact Scott Tenney at (603) 673-6041
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Amherst Memorial Day Sunset Village Parade and Observance The Amherst observance of Memorial Day was held on Friday, May 25. The parade to the town cemeteries was lead by town dignitaries. Amherst Scouts, the Amherst Middle School bands and the Souhegan High School Marching band along with veterans all took part in the ceremonial parade. At each cemetery and monument wreaths were placed and SHS trum-
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peters played Taps. Flags flew on all of the veterans’ gravesites. This will be the last year that Marie Grella would coordinate the Memorial Day parade. She announced that should would hand the job to someone else. Quickly stepping forward to fill the job was Marie’s daughter, Theresa Grella. An easy transition. Thank you, Marie!
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Amherst Boy and Girl Scouts Help Restore American Chestnut Tree By Bill Widmer The Amherst Conservation Commission, in partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), has sponsored an educational planting of American Chestnut trees at Bragdon Farm in Amherst. Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, along with Curt Laffin from the TACF, Amherst Conservation Commission members, parents and friends prepared the planting site on the hillside across the road from the La Belle Winery, and planted five restoration chestnut trees. In the early 20th Century, there were more than four billion American Chestnut Trees in the eastern US, but in 1904, a fungal blight was introduced into the US from Asia, and by 1950, most of these trees had died. Chestnuts were a major food source for wildlife, and made a major economic impact due to the excellence of chestnut lumber, and the commercial value of the chestnuts.
Various breeding programs to hybridize a blight-resistant American Chestnut tree have been initiated across the country, and the TACF was founded in 1983 to create a chestnut tree that can be used to restore their original forest domain. Since Chinese Chestnut trees resist the blight, the TACF has been crossing American and Chinese Chestnuts, and assessing each subsequent generation of trees for blight resistance, allowing only the most resistant trees to generate nuts for the next generation trials. The trees that were planted at Bragdon were sixth-generation trees, that are now 15/16th American Chestnut genetic stock, with the growth characteristics of true American Chestnuts, and which have greatly improved blight resistance characteristics. An educational sign will be placed at the site, and it is our hope that future generations can once again see mature American Chestnut trees!
Amherst Plant Sale held on Mother’s Day weekend annually brought gardeners from all over the state and as far away as Maine. The weather didn’t dampen anyones spirits and the plants seemed very happy with the cooler weather and dampness as they were loaded in wagons and pulled across the field at Wilkins School. Garden club members dawning red and green aprons assisted with sales and an Amherst Brownie troop set up an information tent on composting, which was well received by all. Local vendors sold their an-
nuals, herbs and vegetable plants knowing they would be planted quickly. The Amherst Garden Club thanks everyone who came to support this event. The money raised goes into our civic gardens, pays for speakers at monthly meetings, both day and evening to educate us all on the latest techniques and information on gardening. The meetings are open, free of charge to the public. We also give scholarships to those who are studying horticulture and plan special events to beautify our town.
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Rotarian Bill Andrews welcomes early arrivals to annual luncheon.
Venture Crew 2017, based in Amherst, travelled to Arizona to backpack into Havasu Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Reservation and explored the Grand Canyon over April break. The trip consisted of twenty-two people excited to explore a piece of the Southwest by foot, some for over eighty five miles of backpacking. Highlights of the trip included swimming at Beaver Falls, exploring local caves, and hiking from the South Rim to the North Rim and back again in the Grand Canyon. Though advised and supervised by adult advisors, the trip was entirely planned by youth
including everything from logistics to meal planning to fundraising. Venture Crew 2017 is a coed division of Boy Scouts of America welcome to all youth ages 14 to 20. The crew is focused on high adventure activities including anything from backpacking to climbing, canoeing, kayaking and anything else we can think of. We meet every other week from 7-8:30 pm at the Messiah Lutheran Church and our next meeting will be Sunday, May 13th. Find out more information at amherstventurecrew2017.com or email crew president Hannah Parrott at hannahparrott@gmail.com
“What could be better than a perfect sunny spring day, the mouthwatering smell of barbeque chicken and a fabulous venue to welcome our guests for lunch!” That was the sentiment of the army of volunteers of the Milford Rotary Club on May 2 at their 40th Annual Chicken BBQ Luncheon. The Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley generously donated the gym to seat over 300 seniors coming to enjoy the event. To add to the fun, guests were treated to entertainment by students of Milford High School, led by Jennifer Erdody, Music Director and served by students from Souhegan High School with Lesli Rendal, Math Dept. beside members of the
Milford Rotary Interact Club. Beautiful African Violet plants decorated every table and went home with a person at the table all donated by House by the Side of the Road, Wilton. Many smiling faces, couple dancing to the music and lively socializing made the luncheon a special day for guests and hosts alike. Milford Rotary offers this annual luncheon completely free of charge to the attendees and greatly appreciates Frederick’s Pastries, County Stores, Papa Joe’s Humble Kitchen and Chappell Tractor for their assistance and support along with the students, advisers and staff of the Boys and Girls Club.
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Questers Present Check to Heritage Commission
AMHERST – On April 18, members of Amherst Village Questers presented a check for $1,000 to William G. Ludt, Chairman of the Heritage Commission. The money will be used toward the restoration of a large window in the foyer of the former Brick School. The Questers spent last year raising the money through the sale of note cards featuring pictures taken by local photographers around Amherst. The cards will be available at festivities on July 4. The photographers were Jeff hall, Maureen Prescott, Marti Warren, Frank Weber, Jane Polio, Frank and Lisa, Montesanto, Christine Bemis, and Andy Caulton. The Questers are most grateful to all of them for their lovely pictures. The school, built in 1854, is being renovated for more and better use by the community as a gathering place. It was used as a public school for 113 years, until 1967, and then as a private kindergarten until 1997. Ludt said he was working with the Superintendent’s Office on the restorations and the foyer has been renovated for use as a meeting place.
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Bulletin Board Household Hazardous Waste Collection June 7 Date: May 8, 2018 at 11:49:02 AM EDT Household Hazardous Waste Collection Thursday, June 7, 3:00-7:00PM Nashua Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium Drive, Nashua For residents of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Pelham, and Windham Cost--$10 user fee per vehicle, additional charges for quantities exceeding 10 gallons or 20 pounds No Latex Paint, No Electronics, No Medications For more information and a complete list of accepted items: www.nashuarpc. org/hhw or call 424-2240.
Nashaway Chapter of the NH Audubon Society The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon welcomes the public to an open meeting, A Birder’s Gathering, on Wednesday June 20, 2018 from 7 to 8:30pm in the Activity Room of the Nashua Public Library. Unlike our usual presentations, this meeting will be an opportunity in an informal setting for novice and seasoned birders to share photos, stories, and questions about local birding. Registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Richard Maloon 424-5621 or HYPERLINK “mailto:richard.maloon@att.net” richard.maloon@att.net. Representatives of the Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon will host a free short walk on the trails and boardwalks of Ponemah Bog Sanctuary off of Rhodora Drive in Amherst. Children are welcome. For more information, contact NH Audubon Director of Land Management Phil Brown 224-9909 Ext. 334 or HYPERLINK “mailto:pbrown@nhaudubon.org” pbrown@nhaudubon.org. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9am. This walk will focus on special plants that grow in the bog.
June events at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua ‘Benefits of Fresh Air & Sunshine’ at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua (June 11)
NASHUA — Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua will host the complimentary presentation “Benefits of Fresh Air & Sunshine” on Monday, June 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Learn how the physical and mental benefits that come from spending time outdoors may help reduce common symptoms of dementia. We’ll also share important tips for keeping your loved one safe outside.
Caregiver support groups at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua (June 4 and June 18)
NASHUA — Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua will host its monthly caregiver support groups on Monday, June 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday, June 18 from noon to 2 p.m. Join us to share your caregiving story while also hearing the stories of others facing similar experiences. A complimentary meal will be served. You are welcome to bring your loved one to enjoy a delicious meal with our residents while you attend the support groups. For more information or to RSVP, call 594-0581. Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua, a memory care assisted living community, is located at 575 Amherst St.
Town News Amherst Land Trust Accepts Large Gifts AMHERST -- The Amherst Land Trust announced that Viloya Schweiker signed a landmark conservation deal on 48 acres she owned on Baboosic Lake in Amherst. Schweiker, whose family long summered in Amherst, lives in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Schweiker donated a conservation easement to protect, in perpetuity, about 500 feet of lakefront and frontage on both sides of Baboosic Lake Road. Schweiker also protected another 90 feet of shoreline when in she gave the trust the adjacent lot, comprised of four of the old camp lots on Baboosic Lake. “Vi’s generous decision to protect the scene of so many happy childhood memories will benefit families for generations to come,” Sally Wilkins, the Land Trust President noted. “This was a complex and time-consuming process. We are so grateful that she worked so hard to make this happen.” Plans are afoot to establish a new trail from Baboosic Lake to Baboosic Lake Road and beyond. This will add to Amherst’s growing network of trails, largely maintained by the Amherst Conservation Commission. Together, Schweiker’s gift of an easement on 48 acres and the deed
to a half acre of lakeside property are important links in a contiguous corridor of protected land which the Conservation Commission hopes will extend from Baboosic Lake to the Pond Parish protected area. The Amherst Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose goal is to protect open space in Amherst and surrounding communities for habitat preservation, recreation, and education. Since 1975, the trust has protected hundreds of acres through purchases, gifts, and easements. Among its most prominent projects is the new Joshua’s Park in Amherst Village. Wilkins announced separately that the late Doris Jones, an Amherst native who died in October, left nearly $25,000 to the trust to further its conservation efforts. “We are in the midst of other land deals,” says Wilkins, “and Doris Jones’s generosity is hugely encouraging. It helps us fund appraisals, surveying, and legal costs that make land deals possible.” Jones, known in Amherst for her active membership in the library book club, was a longtime member of the Amherst Land Trust and supFormer Amherst resident Vi Schweiker (left) signs easement to protect 48 porter of conservation. acres of her family property on Baboosic Lake in Amherst. The easement will be held by the Amherst Land Trust, headed by President Sally Wilkins.
Feasting With Your Instant Pot With Chef Liz Barbour Summer Reading Program For Adults, Libraries Rock! At The Amherst Town Library
Newcomers Welcomes All Women in the Souhegan Valley Area Amherst Area Newcomers are out and about, involved in so many different interest groups and activities. We have the following groups up and running and always looking for new members: Mah Jongg, Dinner and a Movie, Lunch and a movie, Out to Lunch Group, Mom, Grandma and Me Playgroup, Bunco, Book Club both a day and night group, craft night, hiking, skiing, pub night and poker. We welcome all women in the Souhegan Valley Area. For more information please go to our facebook page at Amherst Newcomers or email nhnewcomers@gmail.com.
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AMHERST – The Amherst Town Library welcomes Chef Liz Barbour to kick-off our Summer Reading Program for Adults with the presentation, “Feasting with Your Instant Pot,” on Thursday, June 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Johnson Meeting Room of the Library. The instant pot craze is here, are you onboard? Whether yours is tucked away in a cupboard or still in the box, it is time to take out this incredible kitchen tool and put it to use. Join Chef Liz Barbour for a cooking class that
will help take the mystery out of this amazing, timesaving kitchen appliance. Liz will demonstrate two recipes you can recreate at home, and of course, tasty samples for everyone! Liz Barbour has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992 and started The Creative Feast in 2004. Liz’s cooking demonstrations and recipes have been featured on New Hampshire Chronicle, Channel 9”s “Cook’s Corner,” and in various publications including New Hampshire Magazine. In 2017,
Liz published her first cookbook, Beautifully Delicious: Cooking with Herbs & Edible Flowers. All programs in the summer long series for adults are free and open to the public. However, registration is REQUIRED for each program due to space limitations. You can register for these events by calling 673-2288, emailing library@amherstlibrary.org or by visiting our website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.”
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Get ready for year three of Adventure Teen Camp (ATC) for rising 8th-9th graders! Campers will have fun with friends, while enhancing their community service skills, building stronger relationships, and being a part of a rewarding camp experience. We will end the summer with a White Water Rafting Trip down the Kennebec River!
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We are teaming up with one of Amherst’s Best to do a quick “how to” session at the Pump Track... Professional rider, and Amherst dad, Ken Avery!! Riders of all ages are welcome, from young kids to adults. Where: Birch Park (11 Baboosic Lake Road) When: Friday, June 8th Time: Instruction 5:30pm-6:30pm Fee: Free event! (No Registration Required!)
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Baboosic Lake Summer Camp (Gr. 1-8, June 18-Aug 10)
Let’s have some fun under the sun this summer! Join our fantastic Baboosic Lake counselors for an unforgettable summer. Campers will take part in daily activities all centered around a weekly theme. Don’t forget, each week has a special field trip! Daily and weekly options available.
Outdoor Discovery Summer Camp (Gr. 1-6, June 18-Aug 10)
Come discover the outdoor world at The Peabody Mill Environmental Center this summer! Experience a summer knee deep in nature with weekly themes such as Castaway, H2-OH!, CSI, and even a camp favorite...Capture the Flag Week! Both daily and weekly options available this summer.
Outdoor Discovery Mini Camp (Ag. 4-5, June 18- July 27)
Come out and explore the outdoor world of camp this summer. Campers will read stories, go on mini hikes, play outdoor games, splash time, make arts and crafts, and more! Theme weeks include: Little Gems, Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes, Little Paws and Helpful Claws & more! Full day & half day option available.
Wild About Science Camp at MVVS (Gr. K-5, August 13-24)
Now you can join your favorite Outdoor Discovery Camp counselors, and PMEC educators for 2 more weeks of non-stop FUN! We will be offering an additional two weeks of camp at the Mont Vernon Village School.
2018 Baboosic Lake Happenings AMHERST TOWN BEACH, 25 BROADWAY, AMHERST NH 03031
Join us for a summer filled with activities that will keeping you connected with family and friends, teach you new skills and keep you cool- all at the same time! Bring the whole family for a game of volleyball on our sand court, build sandcastles, enjoy lunch on our picnic tables under the canopy of the pines, rent a kayak or paddle board, register for swimming lessons or just enjoy a warm summer day on the beach.
Swim Lessons at Baboosic Lake
Take advantage of our American Red Cross swim lessons. All instructors are ARC Water Safety certified. Swim lessons are scheduled for a 30 minute time period between 10am-2:00PM, Monday Thursday at Baboosic Lake.
Learn to Row at Baboosic Lake
Baboosic Lake Rowing Club is offering its first Learn To Row program for 7th and 8th graders. Participants will begin at SHS being
introduced to the fundamentals of rowing and will use rowing machines (ergs) to learn proper form and technique. The last day, participants will be on the water and putting those newly learned skills into a real boat experience. Who: Boys and Girls in grades 7-8 Where: Baboosic Lake (25 Broadway) When: visit website for details Fee: $35R; $45NR
Beach Yoga at Baboosic Lake
Start your weekend off with a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class on the sand with a beautiful view of Baboosic Lake. Practice yoga at the edge of the water with plenty of sun or shade, depending on your preference. Who: 16 and Up Where: Amherst Town Beach at Baboosic Lake, 25 Broadway When: Saturdays in the summer, 6/16-8/18 8:00-9:00am Fees: $80R/$90 for Full Session or $13.00R/$15.00NR per class
Specialty Camps with Amherst Parks and Recreation Girls Basketball Camp, Gr. 5th9th (June 25th-29th)
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Summer Breeze Story and Craft Program
Amy Lapointe, Library Director 14 Main St., Amherst NH Phone 673-2288 Fax 672-6063 email: library@amherstlibrary.org web http://www.amherstlibrary.org Mon-Thu, 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fri-Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sundays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Come to the library for some windy stories and songs, and go home with a wind-chime that you’ve made for yourself! Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Yoga for Busy Bodies
Thursdays at 10:00am July 19 to August 23
Summer Reading 2018 at the Amherst Town Library Libraries Rock! is the theme this summer at the Amherst Town Library. Summer Reading materials will be available as soon as school is out, and our activities and events will kick off on Monday, June 18. The program will run for eight weeks, and will culminate on Friday, August 10th with an Ice Cream Social at the Congregational Church. As in the past, our young participants will keep a reading log and will chart the time they spend reading, with stops along the way to earn stickers, free books, and prizes. Our babies will be earning stickers every time they attend the Baby Listeners program. Parents of registered readers will also have a chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants. There will be many interesting programs offered for kids, teens, and adults, too, so make sure to visit the library often, no matter what your age!
SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES for kids SUMMER STORYTIMES:
Storytime at Joshua’s Park with Miss Lisa (all ages welcome, with stories geared to kids ages 3 to 6). Pack a morning snack and head on down to the park for some stories. Mondays at 9:30am. From June 18 to August 6, weather permitting. Rockin’ Afternoon Storytime with Miss Sarah (ages 3-6, younger siblings are welcome to attend with caregiver). 2:00PM June 18 to July 23. Family Storytime with Miss Sadie (all ages welcome, with stories geared to kids ages 3 to 6) 10:00 AM on Wednesdays, June 20 to August 8. Storytime at Baboosic Lake with Miss Sarah (all ages welcome, with stories geared to kids ages 3 to 6). Pack a lunch and head on down to the town beach for some stories by the water. Thursdays at 12 noon. From June 21 to August 9, weather permitting. Baby Listeners with Miss Sarah (newborn—age 2) 10:30 AM on Fridays, June 22 to August 10. Come to the library on Friday mornings for this caregiver/child program for our youngest children. We gather for rhymes, songs, puppets, and a simple book or two. SPECIAL “LIBRARIES ROCK” Sing-Along Sessions with Miss Sarah . Thursday mornings at 10:00am June 21-July 12. Come on down to help Miss Sarah sing some classic children’s songs---we’ll have some instruments for you to play along, and we’ll get you up and dancin’! For all ages, no registration required.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS
No registration is necessary for most of these events—but please take note of the suggested ages. We do ask that you register for the live animal program, as it must be held in the meeting room. Wednesday, June 20 at 2:30 pm---Family Music with Ben Rudnick and Friends (all ages) Wednesday, June 27 at 3:00pm---Percussion Program with Trashcan Lid Productions (ages 5 and up) Wednesday, July 11 at 4:00pm---Family Music with Steve Blunt and Friends (all ages) Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30am—Annual Pet Show outside on the Library lawn—weather permitting. (Ages 5 and up sign up in the Children’s Room to bring a pet--- all ages welcome to come and see) Wednesday, July 25 at 3:00pm—Abri-kid-abra Magic Show with Mike Bent—(ages 4 and up) Wednesday, August 1 at 3:00pm—Live Animal Show with Reptiles on the Move (ages 5 and up, registration required)
SUMMER CRAFTS:
Make-it/Take-it Craft Materials and instructions will be available all summer long. Each week a different craft will be provided--see if you can make them all!
OTHER PROGRAMS: Parent/Child Ukelele “Play”-shop with Amy Conley
Tuesday, July 10 from 2:30-4:00pm Ages 7 and up w/ adult. Come to learn about the “uke”, and by the time you leave you’ll be singin’ and playin’ all by yourself! Registration required.
Make Your Own Instruments
Wednesday, July 18, at 2:00pm. Come and join us for this hands-on program where we build our own music-making creations. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
American Girl Summer Tea Party
Tuesday, July 24 at 2:30pm. Bring your favorite American Girl doll to a special tea party at the library. There will be a story or two, some crafts, and, of course, refreshments! Ages 6 and up. Registration required.
It’s About Conservation
Monday, July 30 at 2:00pm
Miss Becky is back with her gentle introduction to yoga for the younger set. Ages 3 and up. Registration required.
Libraries Rock!-music exploration fun:
Tuesdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm---June 19 to August 7. Any time you drop by between 10 and 4 on a Tuesday*, you and your kids can do some creative exploration with the musical activities that are set up in the Johnson Meeting Room. There will be a variety of activities available each week---including a keyboard, percussion experiments, and make-yourown instrument opportunities.
The Flowers That Bloom in The Spring By Bruce B. Beckley,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Here we are, well across the threshold into summer. However, as this article was being drafted four weeks ago, the flowers of spring were itching to bloom into early summer. Those other harbingers of spring, the black flies, had bloomed as well so I may itch. Turning to the Mikado, as W.S. Gilbert wrote:
*Tuesday, July 24 and July 31, activities end at 1:30pm to accommodate other programming.
Paws for Reading with Brook and Monica
3:30-4:30 on the following Fridays: June 29th, July 13, July 27, Aug. 17 and Aug. 31
Our favorite Australian Shepherd and her human friend, Monica, will be visiting the library this summer to listen to our kids read! To register for a “reading appointment”, call 673-2288.
Matinee Movies
Drop in to watch a movie on our big screen. It’s a cool place on a sunny day, and a dry place on a rainy day! All movies are rated either G or PG. Thursdays at 2:00pm from June 21 to August 9. Movies will be shown on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00pm from August 14 until August 28.
Ice Cream Social!
On Friday, August 10th, from 3:30-4:30 pm, there will be a celebratory Ice Cream Social at the Congregational Church on the Green. There will also be face painting and other activities. Don’t miss this final farewell to summer. It will be an afternoon that you won’t soon forget!
Teen Summer Reading---
Teens are invited to join the summer reading fun. We’ll offer “book bucks” for every book read and program attended, which may be redeemed for books-toown or entered into weekly raffles. Miss Lisa and Miss Sarah are challenging our teens to read a total of 350 books. We know you can do it!! Come to the library and register for Summer Reading!!
Summer Programs for Teens Space is limited, so please register online.
“build for the kids”
Thursday, June 21 from 6:30—8:00pm
Help create an outdoor musical station for our younger patrons to explore and enjoy all summer long. Fun for you and fun for them! Register online. Ages 10 and up.
“Shirts and Slices!”
Monday, June 25 from 4:00—6:00pm
Kick off your summer by joining Miss Lisa and Miss Sarah to create your own beautiful tie-dyed t-shirt. You bring the white t-shirt and we provide everything else. We’ll finish up with some fresh pizza! Register online. Ages 10 and up.
“Libraries Rock! after-hours music for teens” Friday, July 13 from 6:30—7:30pm
Eat your supper and then come on down to the library to listen to some great live music! We’re opening the building after-hours especially for the teens! Music provided by our own local high school band, Four And More! While you listen--play a game, do some coloring, and munch on some refreshments. Ages 12 and up.
“Art Rocks! craft program for teens” Thursday, July 19 from 6:30—7:30pm
Come to the library to create a T-shirt Tote. Learn how to re-purpose a favorite old “T”! Register online. Ages 10 and up.
“Art Rocks! craft program for teens” Wednesday, July 25 from 6:30—7:30pm
Come to the library to create some music-inspired art. We’ll put on some tunes (bring in something you love to listen to!) and we’ll do some CD scratch art and create some zen-inspired decorative stones. Register online. Ages 10 and up. Summer can be a busy time with vacation and activities but reading can be a great addition to the schedule. Get started on the road to fun by visiting the Amherst Town Library and joining the library-wide Summer Reading Program! Visit our website www.amherstlibrary.org or call the library (673-2288) to sign up for programs or for more information. Trades accepted Delivery available
Nanki-Poo: The flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra la, Breathe promise of early sunshine – As we merrily dance and we sing, Tra la, Of a summer of roses and wine. Ko-Ko: The flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra la, Have nothing to do with the case. Oh, bother the flowers of spring. Tra la la la.
Never Ko-Ko! Never, are spring flowers a bother. You should have sung about the black flies – not the flowers. Starting from her feet up with pink lady slippers, Nature is clothed in emerging color. Outstanding are the dogwoods, shadblows, and fruit trees that blossomed on schedule for Mother’s Day. These native species stand out in pink and white along with the dainty blossoms of blueberry and maleberry shrubs. They soon will be joined by mountain laurel. These species suit me more than the ubiquitous PJM Rhodies of the domestic landscape. Oh, Ko-Ko you are wrong! The flowers that bloom in the spring have everything to do with the case. Come Ko-Ko, get off your stage and take a walk on any of the paths in town. You will find spring flowers gracing your way wherever your feet take you. Bring a wildflower guide if you wish (Larry Newcomb’s is a good choice) or just your naked eyeballs. Getting out is what counts.
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“Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements” The Amherst Town Library welcomes Dr. John Warner presenting “Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements” on Wednesday, June 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Main Reading Room of the Library. Imagine a world where all segments of society demanded environmentally benign products! Imagine if all consumers, all retailers and all manufacturers insisted on buying and selling only non-toxic materials! The unfortunate reality is that, even if this situation would occur, our knowledge of materials science and chemistry would allow us to provide only a small fraction of the products and materials that our economy is based upon. The way we learn and teach chemistry and materials science is for the most part void of any information regarding mechanisms of toxicity and environmental harm. Green Chemistry is a philosophy that seeks to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials at the design stage of a materials process. It has been demonstrated that materials and products CAN be designed with negligible impact
Art by Nature...
“Comtemplative” Ecoprint on Silk by Tanya Prather AMHERST – June 1-29, The Friends of the Amherst Town Library will be exhibiting the artwork of fiber artist, Tanya Prather. We welcome the public to come view the the natural wonder of what happens organic material meet fiber surfaces to create ecoprints. As described by Tanya, an ecoprint is a dance between artist and medium, requiring both intention and surrender. It is a process in which organic materials (leaves, flowers, bark, berries) are laid directly onto the surface of fiber (silk, wool, linen, cotton, or paper) and then bundled or compressed. Through either a heat or cold process, the fiber is submerged in water and the dyes from the plant materials are transferred to become permanently bonded with the fiber. Trace minerals in the water (iron, copper, aluminum) may influence color and transfer in sub-
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on human health and the environment while still being economically competitive and successful in the marketplace. This presentation describes the history and background of Green Chemistry and discusses the opportunities for the next generation of materials designers to create a safer and more sustainable future. John is the recipient of the 2014 Perkin Medal, widely acknowledged as the highest honor in American Industrial Chemistry, and was named a 2016 AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. He received his BS in Chemistry from UMASS Boston, and his PhD in Chemistry from Princeton University. After working at the Polaroid Corporation for nearly a decade, he then served as tenured full professor at UMASS Boston and Lowell (Chemistry and Plastics Engineering). In 2007, he founded the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, LLC (A research organization developing green chemistry technologies) where he serves as President and Chief Technology Officer, and
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tle ways. The method of compression impacts whether the resulting image is a direct print or more nuanced and abstract. The season of foraging, soil in which the plants grew, freshness of the botanical material, and a myriad of other infinitesimal factors make it impossible to ever reproduce results. While an eco print is guided by the artist’s hand and vision, mindful toward color, contrast, form and balance, the image takes on a life of its own. It embodies a moment, representing a unique convergence of being. The public is invited to an artist reception to meet Tanya Prather and view her art on Sunday, June 10 from 2-4 p.m. at the Amherst Town Library located at 11 Main Street in Amherst. For questions or more details contact Christine Farris at FOLArts@icloud.com.
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Amherst’s Fourth of July 2018 The Fourth of July Children’s Bicycle Parade! Stepping Off at 10:00 A.M.
Making a Float for the Fourth of July Floats are a favorite part of the Fourth of July parade for spectators. They come in a variety of sizes and forms from a decorated wheelbarrow to marchers with a coordinated theme to a flatbed scene. Have you ever admired them and wondered how they are built? Have you thought you might like to make one but have no idea of where to start? Jim Janson, 4th of July Float Chair has created a presentation to show you the way! Jim and his extended family have made several amazing floats in the past ten years.
They admit that there is work entailed but that it can be a lot of fun for a family or group. This year’s theme is “We the People...” This will mean different things to different people. It offers families, neighborhoods, and friends a great opportunity to build a float together that shows their interpretation. For tips on how to start, and finish, a float, visit: https://bit.ly/2qz3fBT Need more help? Contact Jim Janson, at jjanson@gmail.com to answer any questions you have.
Lions Club Nominations for Citizen of the Year Amherst Lions Club is looking for nominations for Citizen of he Year to be presented at the annual 4th of July ceremonies. This award, in its 42nd year, recognizes the individual’s contributions, effectively advancing the town and its citizens’ quality of the life. The nominee will be presented a silver bowl and medal as well as have his or her name
inscribed in the plaque that hangs in town hall. In addition to the application form, letters of recommendation are encouraged to give unique perspectives of those contributions. Forms and letters must be postmarked not later than June 23 and mailed to the Amherst Lions Club, PO Box 1105, Amherst, NH, 03031.
Amherst Lions Club 2018 Amherst Citizen of the Year Nomination Form
The Amherst Lions Club invites nominations for the 42th Amherst Citizen of the Year. The award will be presented at the Fourth of July celebration on the Common following the parade. All citizens of Amherst are invited to submit nominations for the individual(s) who best manifest good citizenship through volunteerism, participation, concern, and actions to help make Amherst the great community that it is today. Past Citizen of the Year honorees are: 1975 Roy E. Maston; 1976 Elizabeth Arnold; 1977 Barbara H. Landry; 1978 Robert Crouter; 1979 Dorothy Davis; 1980 Richard Crocker; 1981 Ann and Peter Bergin; 1982 Louise Ainsworth Marley; 1983 Marshall D. Strickland; 1984 Marion and Harding Sortevik; 1985 F. Tenney Clough; 1986 Louis Heaton; 1987 Elliot and Jean Lyon; 1988 Arnie Wight; 1989 Thomas Grella; 1990 Jean Pituck; 1991 Peg Jones; 1992 Jean Butler; 1993 Ann C. Bergin; 1994 Elizabeth (Pixie) Lown; 1995 Buck Buchanan; 1996 Dave Hanlon; 1997 Doug Kirkwood; 1998 Janet Woodbury; 1999 Bonnie and Harold Struss; 2000 Bob Schaumann; 2001 Helen Burns; 2002 Donald Young; 2003 Marie Grella; 2004 Charlie Duval; 2005 Bruce Beckley; 2006 Lee Slocum; 2007 Bill Wichman; 2008 Nancy Johnson Head; 2009 Vern and Christina Trudo; 2010 Carolyn Quinn; 2011 Charlie Vars; 2012 May Balsama; 2013 Tom Partridge; 2014 Marti Warren; 2015 George Bower; 2016 Charlie Tiedmann; and 2017 Cynthia Dokmo. Nomination for Amherst Citizen of the Year – 2018 Nominee:_______________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Qualifications: (Letters of Recommendation encouraged) ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
The Fourth of July holds special memories for children. One special Amherst memory that young adults will often refer to is participating in the Children’s Bicycle Parade. This year’s parade, run by the Amherst Lions Club, will form on Knight Street Field, the triangle of grass at the entrance to town, and proceed down Main Street, past the library, to the Town Hall. The parade will be on Wednesday, July 4, and will start at 10:00 a.m. Judging will take place at 9:45 a.m. Bicycle decorations will be
judged for originality, creativity, and effort on the part of the child. There are five categories: one general category of “carriages” and four categories of bicycles: 0-6 years old, 7 and 8 years old, 9 and 10 years old, and 11 and 12 years old. Each category will be awarded a first, second and third place ribbon. Each child who enters the contest gets a participation ribbon. By state law, all children riding bikes must be wearing a helmet. Decorating the helmet is not only permissible, but encouraged!
The Puppy Parade Calling all Patriotic Pups!!
The Amherst Puppy Parade is looking to grow its pack in the July 4th parade. So join in for a fun jaunt through the village where all four legged friends can be properly admired and adored. Puppies and dogs will meet at Knight’s Field at the corner of
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capable Float Chair, and, along with Jim, is hoping for lots of floats that will reflect this year’s theme, “We the People.” Jen has been busy working with the people heading up the Bicycle Parade and the Puppies on Parade as well as contacting bands, parade events, dignitaries, and potential organization marchers. Anyone having ques-
“We the People” Tentative Schedule of Events Tuesday, July 3rd, Souhegan High School (The stadium will be unavailable.) RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather permitting)--Front Lawn
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Food! Pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, paella, ice cream, slush—Main Entrance Area 6:00 - 9:00 pm Face Painting by Krickey the Clown & Friend Main Entrance Area
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Roaming Railroad--Annex parking lot
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Bryson Lang, Juggler--Main Entrance Lawn
7:00 – 7:45 pm
African Drumming Band--Main Entrance Lawn
7:45 – 8:15 pm
Band Concert - Amherst Town Band Main Entrance Lawn
8:15 pm
Fireworks! Mark True & Volunteers Major Sponsor: Granite State Credit Union
Dusk
Rain Date: July 6
Knight and Main Streets at 9:50 a.m. on July 4th. Leashed pets and their owners will line up behind the children’s bicycles which will leave the field at 10:00 a.m. heading down Main Street to the reviewing stand at the village green. The route is not long and water will be available, should there be beautiful sunny weather, so rest assured that beloved pets will enjoy themselves as they strut their stuff down Main Street. Prizes will be awarded to the most patriotic dogs. So, get creative and gussy up those leashes and collars and show off your patriotic pooch! If you have any questions contact Tilea Toy at hellotoys@comcast. net” hellotoys@comcast.net
Fourth of July Fundraiser Bring your empty twenty pound grill tanks to the South Fire Station on Stearns Road on Saturday, June 30th, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. to get them filled for $10.00 a tank! Rymes Propane & Oils, Inc. is once again offering to help the town finance its Fourth of July Celebration by filling tanks at a reduced rate with all the proceeds to go to support celebration events. Cylinders are subject to recertification ten years from their date of manufacture, and must meet this qualification. This is your chance to fill your tank at a reduced rate and help out the town’s Fourth of July Committee at the same time! The Commit-
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tee raises half or more of the cost of the celebration each year with their various fundraisers. Sponsors such as Granite State Credit Union and Rymes Oils & Propane, Inc., both community minded organizations, are greatly appreciated for helping to make the celebration possible. Questions about the propane sale as well as the celebration itself should be directed to one of the Four for the Fourth Team made up of Parade Chair Jennifer Eccleston (jeccleston_17@msn.com), Village Green Chair Gretchen Pyles (nhpyles@yahoo.com), or July 3 Co-Chairs Kim Ayers (kimberlyayers@comcast.net) or Leslie Bennett (Leslieyingling1@aol.com).
Wednesday, July 4th, Amherst Village: Historical Museums Open, Middle Street
Parade with Bands, Floats, Antique Autos, 1st NH Regiment, 5th NH, Mini-Kars, Uncle Sam, Marchers, Wheelmen, Clowns, Dignitaries, & More! (Cancelled only in the case of thunder/lightening) Village Green Activities including: Art Show—Church Side of the Village Green Booths, Clowns, Pocket Ladies, Children’s Activities, Balloon Animals, Food. Old Time Craft Demonstrations-Town Hall End Animals on the Green-Middle Street End Declaration of Independence-Uncle Sam Reviewing Stand 9:15 am Antique Auto Show—Church Side of Green
10:00 am Step Off from Wilkins School
9:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:00 am-12:30 pm 11:00 am
Reviewing Stand Ceremony Following the parade Dignitaries, Awards, Citizen of the Year Under the Sea Performed by the PTA – Following Reviewing Stand No Rain Date for Village Green Activities Website: www.amherstnh.gov Rain Information: WMUR.com
“We The People” 2018 Amherst JULY 4th CLASSIC CAR PARADE ROLL OUT YOUR RIDE!
Show off your classic, antique or special interest vehicle in Amherst’s 4th of July Parade. Period dress and U.S. Flags encouraged!
TIME & PLACE
Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 Parade assembles from 8:15–9:30 AM opposite Wilkins School on New Boston & Boston Post Roads.
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tions about the parade or reviewing stand should direct their inquiries to jeccleston_17@msn.com” jeccleston_17@msn.com. Information about the July 3, parade, and Village Green events will be posted on the town’s website www.amherstnh.gov” www.amherstnh.gov under Discover Amherst/ Community Events.
9:00 am -1:00 pm
Children’s Bicycle Parade - Amherst Lions Club 10:00 am Judging 9:45 am, Knight Street Triangle Step Off Puppy Parade – Knight Street Triangle 9:50 am Gather
PRE-REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED!
For more information, please contact: George Coddington at 801-4389 or Pete Moran at 321-9202
PARADE ROUTE: Wilkins School, up Boston Post Road, Right on Foundry St, Left on Davis Lane, Left on Main St past viewing stand, around Village Green to special reserved parking area. Parade steps off at 9:45 AM.
Please email your name, car make, year, model, and insurance carrier to: coddingtong@jae.com. Proof of liability insurance required. Tossing candy or other favors from the vehicle is prohibited.
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Signature/address of nominator: _____________________________________________________ Nominations and letters must be postmarked NLT June 23 and addressed to: Amherst Lions Club, PO Box 1105, Amherst, NH 03031, attn: Bob Gibson
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Schools Souhegan High School
Class of 2018
SHS Class of 2018 Valedictorian Melody Chen (right) and Salutatorian Eliza Mastergeorge.
NH Student Scholars NH Scholars Alger, Jacob Allen, Benjamin Anton, Isabella Arnold, Aidan Barretto, Madalyn Behn, Caelan Blake, Matthew Blume, Isabel Burnett, Jared Burns, Alec Campbell, Hannah Carlson, Dylan Cohen, Hannah Cranney, Abigail Culver, Marlena DiMartino, Mary-Kate Dutile, John
Edvalson, Annemarie Fluet, Zoe Freud, Olivia Garcia, Nicholas Greany, Matthew Griffin, Kaitlin Haigh, Jenna Heaney, Brian Hollister, Katherine Horrocks, David Lau Quan, Jordan Lindsey, Kate Manz, Cole Marder, Samuel McCool, Erin McNally, Jennifer Meader, Rachel
North, Mary Pelkey, Emily Rendall, McKenzie Robicheau, Madison Robinson, McKenzie Row, Kaileigh Saunders, Christopher Severini, Serena Tesconi, Abigail Valdes Hernandez, Yarimar Vordenberg, Christa Williams, Jacob Wilson, Sarah Yarter, Mackenzie Zifchak, Matthew
NH Scholars w/ STEM Distinction Adams, Seth Bader, Sarah Beane, Samuel Camello, Jamie Carbery, Isabel Dancoes, Zachary DeChambeau, Kathryn Dix, Margaret Greenwood, Elizabeth Hamele, Dayton Henry, Lucas Hopfenspirger, Jacob Humphries, Bryony Johnson, Sean
Jones, Montague Lapsley, Matthew Leighton, Jane Len, Mia Masters, Scott Mazur, Harrison Meader, Alexandra Meader, Kristin Movassaghi, Cyrus Parrott, Hannah Patnaude, Marc Patterson, Connor Pike, Hannah Rawitscher, Hannah
Richards, Ethan Roberts, Jacob Schmidt, Samantha Schulte, Anna Shipley, Ryan Shortt, Genevive Sodders, Nathaniel Striebel, Sydney Taylor, Kathleen Wason, Anna White, Emma White, Teresa
NH Scholars w/ Arts Distinction Carnick, Benjamin Dickinson, Kaylyn Field, Melissa Giannakopoulos, Katherine Hickey, Ryan
Husainy, Sofia Jillson, Cassandra Murphy, Timothy Nassiopoulos, Christos Poisson, Michael
NH Scholars w/ both STEM and ARTS Kershaw, Hannah Lambert, Elise Mason, Steven Mastergeorge, Eliza Pray, Emilie Quinlan, Anna
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Seventh Graders at AMS Participate in Eagle Tank Expo By Amanda Rogers
7TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER
How can 7th graders change the world? At Amherst Middle School, they do it through a project called GSI. The Seventh Graders participated in the Global Science Initiative Eagle Tank Expo which is based on the popular television series, Shark Tank. Students presented ideas related to a variety of global issues. The iTent is safer and easier to assemble for hikers. The Trash Reuser and Pond Cleaner 2.0 came up with ways to keep our beautiful New Hampshire land and water bodies clean. Crystal Orbs and Filtration Corp. provided cleaner water more efficiently. The CAML Bar is a health bar high in protein and other ingredients to assist with healthy weight gain. The Global Science Initiative (GSI) started several years ago to honor a former active school board and community member, Susan Stitt, who valued the importance of the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) long before it became a popular educational standard. This one time science fair project has evolved throughout the years into what it is today-an integration of English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Students researched a global issue in ELA and SS. In science, they used this information to work as a small group following the steps of the Engineering and Design Process created by NASA in order to build a prototype
to solve their global issue. Students presented to a panel of “Eagles” who decided whether this idea would be funded based on its possibility for marketing. The Eagles consisted of school and community members and each panel had Eagles who are experienced in the fields of math, science, or technology. There was also a Souhegan High School stu-
dent interested in these fields or the field of business on each panel. There were three sets of Eagle Tank Presentations with an audience of students and parents where the Eagles funded the top prototypes from their room. The “Kickstarter Award” went to groups who won the student vote for the prototype they thought should be fund-
ed. Kickstarter is the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects. This day complete with Shark Tank theme music was a total success. We saw some students shine in ways they never have before. A big thank you to the staff at AMS, especially the 7th grade teachers, parents, and community members who made this event possible.
The Trash Reuser group with their prototype: Nicole Mercier, Caden Burns, Sophia Brown, and Keegan O’Keefe
Souhegan Senior Athletic Awards
Souhegan High School Awards Presentations and Future Plans on Page 8
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Wilkins School 4th graders recently received Norway spruce saplings as part of the Amherst Lions Club program to encourage conservation among students. The saplings, while not native to North America, grow well in New England, offering important benefits to the environment and wildlife including releasing oxygen into the air and providing habitats for animals, said Lion Bruce Manchester (back center), Lion Marilyn Gibson (left) led the annual program.
Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Montague Jones Elise Lambert
Senior Sportsmanship Award Mia Len Matthew Greany
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Marine Distinguished Athlete Award Caelan Behn Madison Robicheau Matthew Lapsley
Milford Rotary Athlete of the Year Ryan Hickey Abigail Cranney
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Presentation of Scholarships & Awards to Souhegan Students
PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS 2018 Adam Vaillancourt Roofing & Construction Scholarship
Recipient: Elizabeth Greenwood
Alisha’s Love Child Foundation Scholarships
Recipient: Cayley Barry, Benjamin Wesenberg
Recipients: Annemarie Edvalson, Elizabeth Greenwood Recipient: Kathryn Spalding
Recipient: Jared Burnett, Kathryn Giannakopoulos. Elizabeth Greenwood Recipients: Melody Chen, Anna Schulte
Recipient: Erin McCool
Dorothy Davis Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Genevive Shortt
Recipient: Elizabeth Greenwood, Cassandra Jillson
Société Honoraire de Français:
Recipient: Annemarie Edvalson
Joshua Jordan Savyon Memorial Scholarships Kayser Family Scholarship
Recipient: Isabel Blume, Abigail Tesconi
Recipients: Hannah Cohen, Elizabeth Greenwood, Harrison Mazur Recipient: McKenzie Rendall
Kimberly L. Cates Memorial Scholarships
Recipients: Isabella Anton, Montague Jones, Jane Leighton, Kate Lindsey, Alyssa Rampino, Kathryn Spalding
Linda Merrill Scholarships
Recipient: Emmeline Jasnowski
Skenderian, McCollom, Griffin Trust Scholarships
Recipients: Hannah Rawitscher, Jacob Roberts
Foster Scholarships: Isbelle Anton, Connor Patterson Griffin Scholarships: McKenzie Robinson McCollom Scholarship: Hannah Kershaw, Kate Lindsey Skenderian Scholarships: Annemarie Edvalson, Kathryn Spalding, Emma White, Teresa White Recipients: Kyle Archambault, Scott Masters, Jacob Roberts Recipients: Erin McCool, Allison Reitter
Souhegan Scholarship Foundation
Joseph W. Maioriello Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Annemarie Edvalson
Richard W. Merrill Memorial Scholarships
Recipient: Teresa White
Recipient: Isabella Anton, Caelan Behn, Brigid Casey, Mallory Chamberlain, Kristina Clay, Zachary Dancoes, Mary-Kate DiMartino, Danielle Fiebke, Melissa Field, Nicholas Garcia, Elizabeth Greenwood, Hannah Kershaw, Jane Leighton, Jennifer McNally, Rachel Meader, Alissa
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica:
Sarah Lawrence Award
Souhegan PTSA Scholarships
John T. Osborn Scholarship
Recipient: Nicole Gagnon
Officers: President - Bryony Humphries Vice-President – Jane Leighton Secretary – McKenzie Robinson Members: Seth Adams, Isbella Anton, Madelyn Barretto, Cayley Barry, Samuel Beane, Caelan Behn, Isabel Blume, Jamie Camello, Benjamin Carnick, Olivia Cashman, Julia Charest, Melody Chen, Hannah Cohen, Caterina Coppola, Zachary Dancoes, Kathryn DeChambeau, Margaret Dix, Danielle Fiebke, Melissa Field, Olivia Freud, Katherine Giannakopoulos, Elizabeth Greenwood, Kaitlin Griffin, Dayton Hamele, Lucas Henry, Katherine Hollister, Sofia Husainy, Emmeline Jasnowski, Hannah Kershaw, Elisa Lambert, Mia Len, Kate Lindsey, Steven Mason, Harrison Mazur, Erin McCool, Alexandra Meader, Kristin Meader, Rachel Meader, Mary North, Sophie Oehler, Hannah Parrott, Anna Quinlan, Makayla Ratta, Alissa Reitter, McKenzie Rendall, Ethan Richards, Jacob Roberts, McKenzie Robinson, Kaileigh Row, Anna Schulte, Genevive Shortt, Kathleen Taylor, Abigail Tesconi, Anna Waldron, Anna Wasson, Benjamin Wesenberg, Emma White, Teresa White, Matthew Zifchak
Officers: President – Isabel Blume Vice-President – Elise Lambert Secretary – Jane Leighton Treasurer – Theresa White Members: Olivia Freud, Katherine Giannakopoulos, Mia Len, Erin McCool, Hannah Parrott, Alissa Reitter, McKenzie Rendall, Serena Severini, Kathleen Taylor, Anna Waldron
Hitchiner Science Scholarship
Souhegan High School Football Booster Scholarships
Edward A. Conti Memorial Scholarships
Morison Community Technical College Scholarship (affiliated with Hitchiner Manufacturing Co)
Recipient: Jamie Camello
Dr. Edward L. Klopfer Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Hannah Parrott
New Hampshire Red Sox Scholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Capt. Josiah Crosby Chapter
Recipients: McKenzie Rendall, McKenzie Robinson
Mont Vernon PTA Scholarship
Recipients: Hannah Pike
Bradford-Long-Miles-Sullivan Scholarships
Recipient: Erin McCool
Mont Vernon Education Association Scholarships:
Recipient: Hannah Kershaw, Hannah Pike
Ann Logan Memorial Scholarships
Recipient: Benjamin Wesenberg
Amherst Orthodontics Scientific Woman’s Scholarship
Milford VFW Harley-Sanford Post 4363 Annual Scholarship
Recipient: Hannah Cohen
Amherst Lions Club Scholarships
Recipient: Abigail Jarry
Amherst Junior Women’s Club Scholarship
Recipients: Isabella Anton, Melissa Field, Elise Lambert, Alissa Reitter, Samantha Schmidt
National Honor Society Senior:
Milford Rotary Club Marcia Perry Scholarship
Recipients: Elizabeth Greenwood, Matthew Zifchak
Amherst Garden Club Scholarships:
Amherst Education Association Scholarship
Milford Rotary Club Academic Scholarships
Milford Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship
American Legion Post #23 Scholarships
Rampino, Hannah Rawitscher, McKenzie Robinson, Emma White
Recipients: Arts & Humanities: Cayley Barry, Benjamin Wesenberg Business: Kaitlin Griffin, Jordan Lau Quan, Erin McCool, Michael Poisson Career & Technical: Grace Angulas STEM: Kristin Meader, Hannah Parrott, Teresa White
Tony Barksdale II Memorial Scholarships
Recipients: Elizabeth Greenwood, Jordan Lau Quan, Mia Len
Officers: President – Emmeline Jasnowski Vice-President – Julia Charest Members: Isabel Blume, Bryony Humphries, Alexandra Meader, Kristin Meader, Sophie Oehler, Anna Schulte
Community Service Award: Cassandra Jillson Community Council Awards:
Moderator: Melody Chen Tresurer: Teresa White Communicator: Erin McCool Senior Members: Montague Jones, Shaylin Kelly-Durham, Samuel Marder, Kaileigh Row
The Backlight Award: Recipient: Melissa Field Athletic Sportsmanship Awards:
Marine Athletic Excellence Awards:
Recipients: Caelan Behn, Matthew Lapsley, Madison Robicheau
Army Scholar Athlete Awards:
AWARDS
U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Awards
Recipients: Montague Jones, Elise Lambert
Milford Rotary Athletes of the Year:
Recipients: Melody Chen, Harrison Mazur
National Merit Scholars
Recipients: Matthew Greany, Mia Len
Finalist: Melody Chen Commended: Sean Johnson, Steven Mason
Recipients: Abigail Cranney, Ryan Hickey
Valedictorian: Melody Chen Salutatorian: Eliza Mastergeorge Dr. Robert Mackin Award: McKenzie Rendall Ben Hedges Award: Christos Nassiopoulos Cleve Penberthy Award: Erin McCool
Souhegan High Graduating Class of 2018 – Future Plans Adams, Seth Kennon Alger, Jacob Christopher Allen, Benjamin Maurice Allen, Evan Douglas Amadon, Dylan Jacob Amari, Nicole Marie Angulas, Grace Elizabeth Anton, Isabella Louise Apple, Elizabeth Vore Archambault, Kyle Thomas Arnold, Aidan Meric Arnold, Marin Ryan Bader, Sarah Grace Barretto, Madalyn Annette Barry, Cayley Nicole Barton, Drew Riley Beane, Samuel Owen Beck, Michael John Behn, Caelan Morgan Belowski, Palmer Craig Bertrand, Chloe Lynn Blume, Isabel Joanna Boothroyd, Ryder Slade Brisson, Joseph Alexander Brogioli, Julia Nicole Burnett, Jared Christiaan Burns, Alec Anthony Camello, Jamie Lorraine Campbell, Hannah Isabelle Carbery, Isabel Anne Carlson, Dylan Harris Carnick, Benjamin Ellis Casey, Brigid Mae Cashman, Olivia May Castaneda, Joseph Mark Catrambone, Michael Anthony Chamberlain, Mallory Sawyer Charest, Julia Catherine Chen, Melody Ya-Sze Clay, Kristina Francis Clough, Hannah Nicole Cohen, Hannah E Coppola, Caterina Nicole Corrigan, Sean Douglas Coulter, Isabelle Rose Cranney, Abigail Grace Culver, Marlena Maureen Dancoes, Zachary Alexander Darnall, Charles Thomas Davis, Noah Parker DeChambeau, Kathryn Deppen Desmarais, Grace Elizabeth Dessureault, Thomas Howie Dickinson, Kaylyn Elizabeth DiMartino, Mary-Kate Dorothy Dix, Margaret Kathleen
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SHS Boys Tennis Team is Undefeated! Standings: Boys Tennis Division II
NOTE: The following are not official NHIAA standings. They are only the accumulation of game results as reported by the athletic directors and coaches. SCHOOL Souhegan Plymouth Hollis-Brookline Portsmouth Lebanon Kennett St. Thomas Aquinas Windham ConVal Oyster River Coe-Brown Northwood Kingswood Milford Trinity Pembroke Goffstown
W 13 12 11 11 9 9 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 3 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 9 11 13 13
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
POINTS RATING 52.00 4.0000 48.00 3.6923 44.00 3.3846 45.00 3.2143 36.00 3.0000 36.00 3.0000 36.00 2.5714 32.00 2.2857 28.00 2.0000 24.00 1.7143 20.00 1.4286 12.00 0.8571 8.00 0.7273 8.00 0.6154 4.00 0.2857 0.00 0.0000
Souhegan Boys Tennis Match Results 04/09/18 04/11/18 at 04/13/18 at 04/17/18 at 04/19/18 at 04/20/18 05/02/18 05/04/18 05/07/18 at 05/09/18 05/11/18 at 05/14/18 05/17/18 at
AMS Softball Team Heads to Play-Offs After a 0 & 10 season last year these ladies are now 5 and 5 heading into the playoffs this week. The season has been amazing as the team rocks some great stats.... Olivia Harnish with 45 strike outs in just 30 innings, Danielle Drobat’s bat on fire with multiple home-runs, Chloe
Leonard’s mad catches from center field and Keira Gilman’s GRAND slam! The entire team has worked so hard to become who they are now. They have become one with the contribution, dedication and hard work from each and every player. Good luck Amherst Eagles!!!!
Back row: Katie Poirier, Keira Gilman, Lexi Blastos, Grace Patterson, Cpt. Chloe Leonard, Cpt. Olivia Harnish, Cpt. Danielle Drobat, Kira Healy, Devin Clair, Reagan Brantley, Meghan Leahy; Bottom row: Manager Corrine McNamera, Maggie Kunish, Manager Lexi Healy, Ella Barrett, Erin Brede, missing from the picture is Gabby Polichelli; Coaches: Head Coach Michelle Sousa & Assistant Coach Jaime Harnish
SHS Baseball Players of the Week
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SHS Coach Bill Dod Retires from Coaching Baseball After 50 Years
Each week, the Souhegan baseball team names a Player of the Week. In addition to demonstrating outstanding baseball skills in practices and games, the individual is a role model on and off the baseball field.
Coach Bill Dod, former Souhegan High School Athletic Director and baseball coach was recently honored for his years of dedication, and congratulated by Marie and Tom Grella for his team’s assistance with placing wreaths and flags on Amherst veterans’ graves.
Sam Corbett The Seventh PLAYER OF THE WEEK (week of April 30, 2018) for the 2018 season is presented to Sam Corbett. Sam is a sophomore, shortstop. In the team’s two victories last week (over Windham and Pelham) Sam was outstanding at shortstop as he registered ten assists and teamed up to turn three double plays. Batting in the fifth position in the lineup Sam’s squeeze bunt plated the game winning run in a 5 to 4 win over Windham and added an important RBI in the team’s 3 to 2 victory over Pelham. Sam has worked every day to improve his play and his role as shortstop for the Sabers. His improved has been instrumental in the overall developed of the Sabers defense.
Students in the News Amherst Resident Graduates from Curry College
MILTON , MA - Curry College is pleased to announce that Madelyne Bergeron of Amherst, received a Bachelor of Arts degree on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Commencement Exercises in Milton, Massachusetts.
Students Named to Champlain College Dean’s List for Spring 2018 Semester
BURLINGTON, VT - The following students have been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the spring 2018 semester. Parker Desborough of Amherst.
Cassandra Bragdon of Mont Vernon Recognized at MBU’s Commencement Ceremony
STAUNTON, VA – Cassandra Bragdon of Mont Vernon was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the most prestigious of academic honor societies, in a ceremony during Commencement weekend at Mary Baldwin University.
Bobby Henline
Aidan Casey
Beth Greenwood
The Eighth PLAYER OF THE WEEK (week of May 7, 2018) for the 2018 season is presented to Bobby Henline. Bobby is a sophomore, pitcher and outfielder. In the team’s two games last week, Bobby came in and had two excellent relief performances. Against Kingswood, Bobby shut down the Knights offense for the final two innings to secure the victory and earn the save. Bobby also plays in the outfield and his speed and quickness adds to the Souhegan offensive attack. Bobby is new to Souhegan and the baseball program. He has worked hard to improve hos overall game to strength the Sabers. He has been a fine addition to the program.
The Ninth PLAYER OF THE WEEK (week of May 14, 2018) for the 2018 season is presented to Aidan Casey. Aidan is a sophomore, third baseman. During the past week, Aidan’s play at third base has solid and important to the overall development of the Saber defense. At bat, Aidan bats sixth and he had a big week driving in runs for the Sabers. Aidan has worked to develop and strengthen his offensive and defensive game to strengthen the overall Saber game.
The Tenth PLAYER OF THE WEEK (week of May 21, 2018) for the 2018 season is presented to Beth Greenwood. Beth is a senior, catcher and second baseman. During the past week, Beth’s play at second base was outstanding and her solid play was key to the Saber defense play. Beth is an outstanding individual on the Sabers baseball team. She is a hard working individual with a burning passion for the game of baseball.
Individual students earning top honors who were celebrated during Saturday’s ceremonies also received mention at the main Commencement Ceremony May 20. Cassandra also earned the Martha Stackhouse Grafton Award (three-way tie) , given to the graduate with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA). This year, it was a 4.0 GPA. The Laurel Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, inducted Cassandra Bragdon as a new member in a ceremony at Mary Baldwin University on April 10.
Benjamin Massa of Amherst, NH, Graduates from Cedarville University on May 5
CEDARVILLE, OH - Benjamin Massa of Amherst, NH, graduated from Cedarville University on May 5 with a degree in BS-Exercise Science. Cedarville University, located between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 3,963 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study.
Area Eastern Student-Athletes Named to All- Conference Lacrosse Teams
21st Annual Camp & League
Partner Camp Divisions SUMMER CAMP 7/30/18-8/3/18 at Saint Anselm College, Grappone Stadium Turf Field, 9-noon **All New Full Day option: 9am-4pm Divisions for grades 1-8 (entering this fall)
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Amherst Resident Graduates from Curry College
MILTON , MA - Curry College is pleased to announce that Nicholas Poulack of Amherst, received a Bachelor of Arts degree on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Commencement Exercises in Milton, Massachusetts.
Emmanuel College Announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List
BOSTON, MA -In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 600 students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Local students on the Dean’s List include: Meghan McKnight of Amherst
Madeleine Hunt Named to Dean’s List
Madeleine Hunt, Class of 2021, from Amherst was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University during the spring semester of the 2017-18 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.
Lasell College Acknowledges Students on Spring 2018 Dean’s List
NEWTON, MA (05/15/2018)-Lasell College announced the students named to the spring 2018 Dean’s List. Students with this accomplishment are full-time degree candidates who completed 12 or more credits in the spring semester, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. This semester’s Dean’s List encompasses a total of 707 students from all class years, including 126 members of the school’s first-year class. Alex McNally of Amherst
Local Residents Receive Bachelor’s Degrees at 150th WPI Commencement
WORCESTER, MA - On Saturday, May 12, on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus quadrangle, over 1,000 bachelor’s degrees were awarded during the university’s 150th commencement ceremony. Patrick Fitzgerald of Mont Vernon was awarded a bachelor of science degree in physics with high distinction. Jamie Freud of Amherst was award-
WILLIMANTIC, - Ten lacrosse players from Eastern Connecticut State University have been named to the Little East Conference (LEC) All-Conference teams for the spring 2018 semester. Taylor Behn ‘18 of Amherst, who majors in Sport & Leisure Management and played the defense position. Behn, who started all possible 54 matches in three seasons after transferring from the University at Albany, was third on the team this year in ground balls (45) and third in caused turnovers (20). The players named to the All-Conference men’s and women’s teams are considered the best student-athletes in the conference this season. ed a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering with distinction. Maximillian Hoerhold of Mont Vernon was awarded a bachelor of science degree in computer science.
Local Students Graduate from Nichols College
DUDLEY, MASS. On May 5, 2018, Nichols College graduated 499 students in the Class of 2018. MONT VERNON: Tyler C. Trottier graduated with a BSBA.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP
7/30/18-8/3/18 will be at Souhegan High School on the Calvetti Family Turf Field for players entering grades 9-12 (+8th graders who attend AM camp) for field players and goalkeepers to receive high level instruction from 2 local college coaches: Carolyn King Robitaille-Head Coach, Saint Anselm College, Julie Munson-Head Coach, Southern New Hampshire University
SUMMER GOALKEEPING CLINIC Tuesday, 8/6/18 from 5-8pm with Julie Munson, SNHU and Kelli Braley, SHS Varsity Field hockey Coach *For middle school and high school goalkeepers. At Souhegan High School Calvetti Family Turf Field
FIELD HOCKEY LEAGUES/DATES Divisions: Tuesday Evenings, 6/19/18-8/8/18 (none during camp week 7/31/18) Entering grades 1-8: 5-6pm at The Derryfield School Turf Field
Tuesday Evenings, 6/26/18-8/8/18 (none during camp week 7/31/18) High School Division: 6-8pm at The Derryfield School Turf Field and Southern New Hampshire University, Dr. George Larkin Turf Field (Players notified weekly where they play!) College Division: 8-9pm at the Southern New Hampshire University, Dr. George Larkin Turf Field
For details & registration, please visit:
Questions? Contact the Director, Amanda Rogers, AMS teacher and coach, at cavegirlfh@gmail.com
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Local Events AAUW Raffles Patriotic Quilt
framed by prints of American flags. There are 500 tickets for sale. One ticket $5; five tickets $20. Members of the Southern New Tickets will also be sold on the Hampshire Branch of the American Amherst Common during the Association of University Women Fourth of July festivities, and in (AAUW) will be selling raffle tick- Mont Vernon’s Town Park during ets for a donated quilt during the the 2018 Mont Vernon Summer Flag Day 5K Run by the Amherst Concert Series on July 25. The FreTown Common on Friday, June 15 ese Brothers Big Band will offer starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds from music from the Swing Era includticket sales go toward scholarships ing pieces made famous by Count for local young women planning to Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Elpursue STEAM (Science, Technol- lington, and Frank Sinatra. The ogy, Engineering, the Arts, Math) series is made possible through a careers after college. The quilt was Community Express Grant from originally given to a WWII veteran the NH Charitable Foundation. It while he was in respite care at the is co-sponsored by the Friends of VA Hospital in Manchester. the Daland Memorial Library and Amherst resident Ann Howe’s fa- funds from the Frederick W. Cox ther, Tom Gouvalaris, received the and Dorothy Thurber Cox Memoriquilt in 2007. At the time, he was al Fund. The concert begins at 6:30 the oldest veteran in the hospital p.m. and is free. and the second oldest living veterThe drawing will take place over an in NH. During the war, he served Labor Day weekend at the Amherst more than three consecutive years Police Station. (Need not be present in the Pacific theater assigned to the to win.) U.S. Army’s 39th General Hospital, Founded in 1881, AAUW adfirst based in New Zealand, then vances equity for women and girls moving to New Caledonia, and fi- through advocacy, education, nally to Saipan. He returned to the philanthropy, and research. AAUW U.S. in 1945 with the rank of staff is a non-partisan non-political orsergeant and lived to be 98 years old. ganization that never endorses canThe patriotic quilt, measuring didates or specific parties. approximately 5 feet by 6 feet, was Those interested in purchasing completed in 2007 by The Materi- raffle tickets directly or in learning al Girls in Conway, NH. (The prove- more about the organization connance is attached to the back of the tact Susan Hoover at susnhoover@ quilt.) The star-burst patterns are aol.com or 603-213-6601.
Tickets available June 15th at Moving Wall 5K Run at SHS
SAVE THE DATE Amherst Old Home Day Festival
Saturday, September 8 in the Village Historic District • Vendors of Food, Crafts and More • Village Tours & Museum Visits by the Historical Society • Games & Activities by Amherst Recreation Department • Silent Auction and Community Supper on the Town Common More details to come!
Helen Davis Rowe, 83, of Amherst, NH died peacefully at her residence on May 10, 2018 with her family by her bedside. She was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on March 2, 1935, the daughter of Albert Davis and Elizabeth Hall Davis. Helen graduated from Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she met her husband Robert H. Rowe. She moved to New Hampshire in 1971 and taught sixth grade classes in the Milford, New Hampshire School District. During her life in Amherst she was active in town affairs as the member of the Historic District Commission, Library Trustee, Garden Club and Questers. She served her church, the Amherst Congregational Church, as a member of the Diaconate, Ministerial Search Committee, Woman’s Association
Clark Logan of Amherst died on May 1, 2018 at the Beaumont Facility in Westborough, MA following a battle with vascular dementia. Born in Hartford, CT, he had just celebrated his 83rd birthday on April 28th. Clark was a loving husband of 57 years to Ann Murray Logan. Devoted father of James (Jay) Clark Logan, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Hillsborough, NH and John M. Logan and his wife Carol of Southborough, MA. Proud grandfather of Tya and her wife Maya, Tristen, Daniel, Caleigh, and Dylan. He is predeceased by his wife, Ann, who passed just months earlier on January 11, 2018. Clark graduated from Buckley High School in 1953 and went on to study at the University of Connecticut. He enlisted in The United States Armed Forces and was honorably discharged in April, 1963. Clark began his career working in women’s retail fashion as a buyer for Sage Allen Department Stores where he met Ann. They married in 1960. Ann and Clark moved to Amherst, NH from West Hartford, CT in 1969 so that Clark could pursue a promotion. Shortly after, they opened their own chain of women’s boutiques across Southern NH, The Clothes Closet, and later a women’s accessory shop, Compliments. Ann and Clark lived in Amherst for 46 years, and during that
Shown above are the four Presiding Bishops of the American Anglican Church. (L to R): Rt. Rev Henderson Webb, Suffragan Bishop of the Anglican Church in America, ACA, and Rector of St. Luke’s Pro-Cathedral, Amherst;, The Most Rev Mark Haverland Presiding Bishop, The Diocese of the Holy Cross, EUSA; The Most Rev Walter Grundorf, Presiding Bishop The Anglican Province of America, APA; The Most Rev. Dr. Brian Marsh Presiding Bishop, the Anglican Church in America, ACA; The Rt Rev. Chandler Jones, Suffragan Bishop of the Anglican Province of America; and The Rt Rev Paul Hewett, Presiding Bishop Anglican Catholic Church, ACC. These four represent the largest jurisdictions in the US and encompass roughly four (4) million Anglicans in the United States.
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time they served their community in countless ways, with many exceptional people and dear friends. Clark was a member of The Rotary Club, board member of the Pillsbury Home in Milford NH, and served as Treasurer to the Souhegan School Administration Unit 39. Among other passions, Clark loved boating, tennis, music, animals and especially golden retrievers. After playing tennis into his late 70’s, he was content to watch tennis on television, preferably with a golden retriever at his side. In his later days, he was often found tapping his foot to whatever music was playing. Clark was a kind, compassionate individual and he spent much of his free time, throughout his entire life, helping and caring for others, be they family or not. His wisdom, humor, love, and kindness is missed already and we will do our best to carry on his positive attributes. The family would like to thank the Salmon Health Care and Hospice Professionals for their compassion and care over the past three years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Souhegan Scholarship Foundation/Ann Logan Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 323, Amherst, NH 03031. Internment will be in Amherst NH at a private ceremony.
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AMHERST – These four jurisdictions have come together to share and develop an administration of Anglican Tradition so Anglicans in America will feel comfortable in worship in any Anglican Church in America. This meeting on May 2 and 3 at St. Luke’s in Amherst was a follow-up to the ground breaking agreement signed by the four jurisdictions in Atlanta, GA last fall. Much thoughtful and prayerful work remains to be done, and all viewpoints and ideas are under consideration so that the parochial needs and traditions of all the parishes are taken into account. For further information, contact Rt. Rev Henderson Webb, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Amherst. 924-6054 or ahwebb@aol.com.
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and Funeral Committee. Helen was known by her friends and associates as an individual who did not desire recognition for her accomplishments; a woman who accompl i she d challenges quickly and efficiently. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert H. Rowe, sons Andrew Davis Rowe and David Rowe and grandchildren Hannah Rowe, Andrew Davis Rowe Jr. and Meghan Rowe. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to HYPERLINK “ http://w w w.smith-heald.com” www.smith-heald.com
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Lewis A. “Lew” Dokmo, longtime resident of Amherst, died at home on May 5, 2018, after a long, courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on September 3, 1946, to Lorentz and Lucille (Tillman) Dokmo, Lew spent his childhood in Wood Dale, a suburb of Chicago. He graduated with honors from St. Olaf College in Minnesota with a double major in math and chemistry. After college, Lew earned a graduate degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland while working for the National Security Agency. He also served in the Army Reserve. Lew met his wife, Cynthia, in Maryland, and they married in 1970. They were the proud parents to three sons, Aaron, Nate and Jed. The family moved to Amherst in 1979, when Lew began working for Sanders Associates. In 1995, Lew co-founded Impact Science and Technology, which was bought out in 2006 after it became a very successful company. He retired a few years later, in 2008, and never regretted that decision. Lew devoted his retirement to volunteering, golf, basketball, travelling and family. He worked as an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer and coordinator for many years. He immersed himself as a Board member of the Souhegan Valley Boys and Girls Club, serving as President for a time. His significant contributions to the club were recognized when presented with the first Champion of Youth Award, which was renamed The Lew Dokmo Champion of Youth award in his honor. Lew was an outstanding golfer, playing many rounds at his home course the Amherst Country Club. While typically modest about his ability, Lew nevertheless was one of the top golfers at the club, and in 2009 won both the Club Championship and the Senior Club Championship, and repeated the Senior Championship in 2014. Family vacations always included a few rounds of golf, with Cynthia, doing the game a favor by not playing but driving the golf cart. In addition to golf, Lew kept in shape by officiating boys and girls basketball at the junior high and
Amherst Recreation Programs and Events
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Boys Saber Hoops Basketball Camp, Gr. 6-8 (July 16-July 20)
The 16th Annual Saber Hoops Camp is being run by Mike Facques (coach of back to back SHS Championships ‘03 and ‘04) and Joey Burrows (member of Sabers championship team and former college basketball player). The major goal of the camp is to help kids develop a passion for the great game of basketball and help them increase their skills. We will create a positive environment with the proper balance of instruction, competition, and fun!
Challenger British Multisport Camp (July 23- July 27)
Motivate, Activate and Energize your child with Challenger Sports’ Multi Sports Program. Challenger’s team of British coaches will provide your boys and girls, with a memorable week of nonstop action, fun and competition- All with a British Twist!
Cheer Camp (June 18-June 21)
Are you ready to jump, cheer, dance, and stunt? Cheers, partner stunts, and technique will be worked on throughout the week. Everyday will end in a mini performance!
DIY Circus Camp (June 18June 29)
Did you ever want to try juggling, stilt walking, hula hooping, or hat tricks, but didn’t know how to start? At DIY Circus Camp, you can try all of these and more. Better yet, you’ll also make your own circus props in our circus workshop!
Young HACKS Academy- Beta Masters (July 23-July 27)
Imagine a small indie game studio that has 5 days to pitch, design and build a new video game. Following a real-world production cycle, YHA Beta Masters work in teams to develop an innovative game prototype
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Adult Summer Fun! C25K- Couch to 5K, a Rise and Run Program
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high school levels, as a sanctioned IOBBA member. A life-long Chicago Cubs fan, he was thrilled when they finally won the World Series in 2016. And, win or lose, he remained loyal to his Minnesota Vikings. In 2009, Lew became a grandfather. Little brought him more joy than spending time with his grandchildren, and the feeling was mutual; they adored “Papa Lew” and were inseparable whether reading a book, traveling, or making pancakes on Sunday mornings. It is impossible to capture his essence in a few short paragraphs, but his niece Lisa said it best when she wrote that Lew was the model of what a good man should be. Lew was funny, kind, and humble. He was warm, compassionate, and loving. He was intelligent, hard working, and dependable. Despite all his success, he was unassuming and unpretentious. Lew’s integrity and strength of character were unparalleled. Also without match was his recollection of good (and not so good) puns and jokes. Lew was a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be missed terribly by all that were fortunate enough to know him. Family members include his wife, Cynthia of Amherst; his son, Jed of Bedford; his son, Aaron, and Aaron’s spouse Hilja, granddaughter Maia, and grandson Henry, all of Boston, MA; and sister, Pauline, of Gig Harbor, WA, and his brother, Charlie, of Colorado Springs, CO, and nephews, nieces, and cousins across the U.S.A. He was predeceased by his son, Nate, who died in 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Amherst Country Club on Saturday evening, June 9, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in his honor to the Souhegan Valley Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 916, Milford, NH 03055 or to the Nate Dokmo Scholarship Fund, NHCF, 37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smithheald.com” www.smith-heald.com
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Players will need to provide their own bat/glove. We will provide the game balls. Who: 18+ (must have graduated High School) What: Adult co-ed softball pick up games Where: Simeon Wilson Field, Amherst NH When: Wednesdays, Starting June 27 and running through Aug 8. 8pm start time Fee: Free!
Trilogy Challenge- Disc Golf Tournament
Be a part of the first tournament at Birch Park. This is a great event for the newer player. You will get three new discs in part of the registration. This will fill up fast so register soon.
M/W 7-8am, T/TH 7-8pm at Souhegan HS in the Fitness Center. Starts 6/18!
When: June 10th at 9am Where: Birch Park, 11 Baboosic Lake Road, Amherst Fee: $35 (includes 3 new discs!) Contact: Bill Bruce @ 603 232 2261
Summer Yoga!
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This 75 minute class includes gently flowing yoga poses, breath work, meditation and relaxation. Letting our breath lead our movements, we move gently through sun salutations as we strengthen, stretch and tone our body and mind! Yoga for Adults on Tuesdays at Souhegan HS from 9-10:15. Starts 6/26!
Tennis for Adults
Join us on the courts for adult tennis lessons! These lessons are for Beginner and/or Intermediate players. Please bring your own racquet and we will supply the tennis balls. Who: Adults 18 and up Where: Davis Lane Tennis Courts When: visit website for dates/times Fee: $42R; $50NR
Adult Co-Ed Softball Pick Up Games
Join us for adult pick up slow pitch softball games. This is a co-ed program running on Wednesdays in June, July, and August. It is pick up ball, so show up and split up!
Trip- Mountain Biking at Kingdom Trails
Welcome to your 3 day adventure! This trip will consist of some of the best mountain biking in the northeast, camping in northern Vermont and three full days of adventure with co-riders. All participants must have trail riding experience and be able to ride long distances without many breaks. Who: Rising 5th graders and up When: July 17-19 Fee: $75R; $90N
Trip- Boston Red Sox
Enjoy an evening out at Fenway Park and leave the driving to us. We will head into Boston to watch your favorite baseball team for a game under the lights. There will be time for you to get a bite to eat and enjoy the pre-game activities. Seats are limited so please register early. Seats are located in the lower bleacher section.
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East Colony Artists and LaBelle Winery Team Up for a “Floral Meets Art” Event! AMHERST – Petals2Paint will be held on June 27 & 28 and marks the 15th annual event that East Colony Fine Art has sponsored. Over 20 area artists from the Art Colony are paired with gardeners and florists where they are challenged to interpret artists works, designing world class arrangements using flowers and other organic materials. This event is free for public viewing at LaBelle Winery. A meet and greet with the artists and designers will be on Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm. During this time, LaBelle Winery will be conducting a wine tasting during the first hour and a half, of the Petals 2 Paint reception. All LaBelle Winery wines are produced at the state-of-the-art facility where Petals 2 Paint is being hosted. During the tasting a LaBelle Winery Tasting Representatives will share each wines tasting notes and history with guests. A wine tasting paired with art is always a fun and educational experience. Visitors will also participate in voting for your favorite designer’s creation, each arrangement a unique work of art, for both your eyes and nose. Come enjoy the visual explosions of color and texture, as interpreted by a floral designer, bringing summer indoors, with aromas of fresh blooms, for this two day event. No reservations required! The flower arrangements and art exhibit, will be on display from Wednesday, June 27th, 5pm - 8pm and Thursday, June 28th, 11am - 7pm. Visit info@labellewinerynh.com or call 738-6179 for information. This event is free and open to the public with plenty of free parking.
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Artwork by Aline Lotter, Title Creeping Shadows Floral interpretation by Jeanne Popielarz, Bedford Garden Club
Phil Bean Displays Oil Landscapes at Jaffrey Civic Center Milford, New Hampshire artist, Phil Bean, will exhibit a display of oil landscapes at the Jaffrey Civic Center beginning June 1 through June 29 in the Auditorium Gallery. Primarily a self-taught artist, with additional art courses and painting workshops in both oils and watercolors, Phil is a current Signature member of the New England Watercolor Society & Alaska Watercolor Society, juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association and associate member of Oil Painters of America. His oils and watercolors have been included in both national and regional exhibitions. Phil looks forward to the challenges of a new painting. His artworks are developed in the studio from reference studies and outdoors, en plein air where he draw on the inspiration from the effects of light and shadow on landscapes and classic architecture. Painting at other locations in the US and Ireland have been a great source of learning and inspiration for Phil as well. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. The Jaffrey Civic Center, is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, parking in rear. Admission is always free. For information, call 532-6527, e-mail at info@jaffreyciviccenter.com.
The Riverbend Youth Company Presents “The Last Five Years” MILFORD – The Last Five Years, a musical rarely performed in New Hampshire, is being brought to the stage by The Riverbend Youth Company on June 29th, 30th and July 1st at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts. The Last 5 Years, by Tony award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, is a musical which presents a couple’s love affair from both party’s points of view without taking sides. Their five-year love story is presented almost entirely through song. Jamie Wellerstein, played by Ethan Reeves formerly of Merrimack, is a young and talented novelist who falls in love with Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress, played by Maddy Gillespie of Amherst. The show has a unique presentation of the timeline of their relationship. All of Cathy’s songs begin at the end of their marriage and move backwards in time to their first date. Meanwhile, Jamie’s songs start at the beginning of their relationship and move forward to the end of their marriage. They meet in the center when Jamie proposes. The show is typically produced with a two-person cast. However, director and choreographer, Anna
Quinlan, has added a ten-person dance ensemble playing various side characters to further engage the audience in the couple’s relationship. The cast consists of actors and actresses between the ages of 15 and 20 from local communities who have been rehearsing since midMay. Helen St Cyr, Music Director, has been working with the leads so they can bring their full vocal range and stamina to the production. The score will be performed by a six-piece pit orchestra consisting of students and local community members. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and are available online at www.amatocenter. org or at the door. Last Five Years will play on June 29th and 30th at 7:30pm, and July 1st at 2:30pm. For those unable to attend the show that weekend, there is another opportunity to experience The Last Five Years by attending the understudy show performed at 7:30pm Wednesday, June 27th. Jamie will be played by Ryan Quinlan of Amherst and Cathy by Brooke Wolz of Bedford. This musical is rated R for strong language and sexual material.
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Stella Arvanetaki to Exhibit at the Jaffrey Civic Center The Jaffrey Civic Center will host an exhibit of oils by Stella Arvanetaki beginning June 1 - June 29 in the Cunningham Gallery. Stella, as she is called by her friends , is a mother, nurse, wife, homemaker, gardener, and most important an artist. Having an innate ability, and formal art schooling, she has put to paint and canvas her thoughts and visions. Each rendering has a message, whether a simple country scene or a complex portrait. Although the art is two dimensional, she leaves a portion of herself in each and every piece of art, creating that third dimension of a free spirit. Using her God given talent, she has developed “Stella’s Corner” a non-profit business, with all income given to needy charities, national, state and local. This priority has become her calling card, and has become a driving force in her creativity. Stella has a BSN as well as a MBS specializing in children with severe behavioral problems and adults on life support. She taught children art having to use latex house paint and worked with the adults as long as they had use of their hands and on two occasions utilized the use of toes. Stella has shared with many that these two opportunities were the most satisfying experiences of her art career. The Jaffrey Civic Center, is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, parking in rear. Admission is always free. For more information about us, call 532-6527, e-mail at info@jaffreyciviccenter.com.
Save the date! The Jaffrey Civic Center will again put on its trademarked cupcake event in 2018. The event will be held on the spacious front lawn of the Civic Center on Thursday, July 19th at 5:30 pm. CJ the DJ, will be the MC for the event and we hope to have thousands of cupcakes on hand of various themes. All of the cupcakes are baked, decorated and donated to the event. We are always looking for bakers, sponsors and volunteers for this event. People interested in baking or volunteering should contact the Civic Center at info@jaf-
freyciviccenter.com. Sign up for our public Cupcake Group on our Facebook Page to keep informed about the event. The Jaffrey Civic Center, is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, parking in rear. We are a designated 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to art, education and civic activities. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am- 12 noon, 1to 5 pm and Sat 10-2. Admission is always free. For more information about us, call 603-532-6527, e-mail us at info@jaffreyciviccenter.com.
June 16, 2018 @ 6pm Milford High School, Cafeteria 100 West Street Milford NH Join Souhegan Valley Chorus for "SVC's Top 40" a cabaret-style evening with music, delicious snacks, and desserts. With special guest Masters of Ceremonies MHS 2018 graduates Ben Erdody and Doug Pedroza. Enjoy songs from the Top 40 charts from Simon and Garfunkel, Bette Midler, Whitney Houston, The Beatles and more. The chorus' favorite songs from the Top 40 charts will be presented by the Souhegan Valley Chorus on Saturday, June 16th at 6:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase online only and will not be sold at the door . There
is no additional charge to purchase tickets online. Purchase tickets at https://svctop40.brownpapertickets.com
The show will be held at the Milford High School located at 100 West Street, Milford NH For more information, visit the chorus website at www.souheganvalleychorus.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/souheganvalleychorus
Portrait Artist is June Artist of the Month at Creative Ventures Gallery
Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Rocks the Currier with Americana Roots-Folk Music June 8th
MILFORD – New Hampshire portrait artist and sculptor, Paul Ducret will be Artist of the Month at Creative Ventures Gallery, 411 Nashua Street in Milford during the month of June. Paul specializes in custom two-dimensional portraits in colored pencil and gauche and three-dimensional sculptured museum-quality figures and natural history models. Paul’s fascination with faces began in childhood after visiting natural history museums. For him drawing and sculpture go hand-inhand, and as a teenager he worked professionally, creating masks, props and special effects for film and theatrical productions. As an adult he has used his unique talent to benefit mankind, and for the past two decades he has designed and created a diverse array of prosthetic devices and dental appliances for hundreds of patients. Through that experience he has been able to master the use of different fabrications and casting materials.
MANCHESTER – The Currier Museum is pleased to announce its next headline act for the successful Side Door Music Series, which brings talented musicians from across the globe to play in the Currier’s unique and intimate venue. The nationally acclaimed Whiskey Treaty Roadshow will headline the June 8th concert. The collaborative group brings together five regional singer-songwriters in the vein of Americana, Rock, and Roots-Folk music. The Treaty’s boot stomping collective, 5-part lyrical stylings, and shared approach to folk music speaks to audiences young and old, with sing-a-long performances bringing people together in raw emotion and enjoyment. The Side Door Music series launched this past October and has been featuring indie rock/folk type bands that are gaining momentum and often on the verge of becoming more well-known with mainstream audiences. The series offers
In his work he endeavors to convey the emotional fabric of his subjects through careful rendering of their faces, particularly the eyes. More recently in his spare time Paul has begun to teach portrait sculpture.
a distinctive, creative venue and is a fresh, new addition to the growing arts scene in Manchester, utilizing the museum’s stunning 200-seat theater. “The Currier has created a much-needed mid-size, hip music venue for the city,” stated Peg Gaillard, a Currier Museum trustee and founder of the Side Door Music Series. “The Side Door name connotes the speakeasy “be in the know” vibe and, in fact, concertgoers enter the museum through the side door on Beech Street for the shows. Once inside, the setting feels like a hip, happening night club!” Doors open at 6 pm before the concert and people can come early to have dinner and drinks. The opening act begins at 7:15 and main act takes the stage at 8 pm. The Side Door Music Series is an intimate venue, so tickets are limited and advance purchase is recommended. For more information on ticket sales please visit currier.org/ event/sidedoormusic/.
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Mont Vernon Daland Memorial Library News Library Director: Bonnie Angulas Children’s Program Director: JoAnn Kitchel Email: dalandlibrary@comcast.net Hours: Tuesday 10-8 Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 10-8 Friday 2-6 Saturday 10-1 Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday: 10-8 Wednesday: 10-8 Thursday: 10-8 Friday:2-6 Saturday: 10-1
New Extended Hours at the Library!
The library is extending open hours starting April 16th. The library will now be open from 10-8 pm Tuesday-Thursday, Friday 2-6, and Saturday 10-1pm.
2018 Mont Vernon Summer Concert Series
The Daland Memorial Library is excited to announce that it has received a Community Express Grant from the NH Charitable Foundation to sponsor a Summer Concert Series on the Mont Vernon village green. Concerts will be held once a week on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in the months of July and August. As required by the grant, we will be booking a variety of musical acts to expose the community to different genres of music. Stay tuned for a roster of performers. The library is thrilled to offer this series in conjunction with the Adult and Children’s Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is a musical one...”Libraries Rock!” Mark your calendars and meet us on the village green on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun! Concerts are free & family friendly. This se-
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ries is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library & made possible by funds from the Frederick W. Cox and Dorothy Thurber Cox Memorial Fund.
4 S. Main Street, Mont Vernon Pastor: Reverend Judith Bryant Telephone: 673-3500 Email: montvernonchurch@comcast.net Website: www.montvernonchurch.org
Children’s Summer Reading Program...”Libraries Rock!”
Sunday worship with start at 10:30 a.m. during the month of June, but change to 9:30 a.m. beginning July 1 through September 2. Our monthly Community Dinners will continue during the summer months, held on the third Thursday of each month from 5 – 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for this meal, although donations are welcome.
We are going to be rocking and rolling all summer at the library! SAVE THE DATE: Registration will begin on Saturday, June 9th from 8:00am-1pm. Children ages 0-18 are encouraged to sign up for a fun filled summer of reading, crafts, musical presenters, prizes and MORE! The first 100 children to sign up will receive a free musical giveaway. Registration required. Space is limited for some activities. Sign up early for the best selection of activities. Questions? Call the library 673-7888. (please see attached photo)
Community Dinner
Congregational Church, 4 South Main Street, Mont Vernon, will take place on Thursday, June 21 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner is open and free to all; donations happily accepted, but not required. On the menu for June: Chicken Salad and Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Three Bean Salad, Pasta Salad, Fruit Salad, Strawberry Desserts, Ice Tea, and Lemonade. Please join us. For more information, call 673-3500.
Adult Summer Reading BINGO!
Why let the kids have all the fun and prizes? Stop in and pick up an Adult Summer Reading BINGO card and read your way to weekly prizes for adults. The Friends of the Library will be sponsoring 10 weekly gift cards that only adult BINGO participants can win! Game begins on the first day of summer...Thursday, June 21st! Pick up your card at the front desk and join the fun.
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Mont Vernon Sports Business Sold
Spike University, LLC headquartered in Mont Vernon, and owned by resident Matt Morrissette was sold in March to Melanie Gerrior of Concord, NH for an undisclosed Musical Movie Night Do you love musicals? We do! price. Matt started competitive The library will be showing a differ- youth beach volleyball in New Enent musical every week on Thursday gland where it is now an official inevenings at 6pm starting June 27th dustry yielding more than $500K a and ending August 2nd. The fol- year and growing. Since its inceplowing movies will be shown; “Sing- tion in March 2011, dozens of Aming in the Rain”, “The Music Man”, herst and Mont Vernon players have “Meet Me in St. Louis”, “My Fair and continue to compete in SpikeU Lady”, “An American in Paris”, and events. SpikeU has been LIVE on “The King and I”. Seats are limited. FOX News, published in the Boston Globe and graduated a player to a Come early to save your spot. Florida NCAA college beach team.
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SpikeU has grown to more than 2500 players aged 9 to 50 competing in Point Sebago & Old Orchard Beach (ME), Hampton Beach (NH), Revere & Yarmouth Beach (MA), Plattsburgh & Lake George (NY). Matt will continue to coach elite level athletes who want to compete on a national level. SpikeU (www. SpikeU.org) has clinics, camps and tournaments for all skill levels to begin or amp up their indoor volleyball skills. Lastly, and most importantly, “I want to send a special THANK YOU to every parent, player, and person who helped SpikeU along the way”!
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