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VOLUME 27 – NUMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 2018

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AM H E R S T , N E W HAM P S H I R E ’S C O M M U N I TY N E W S PAP E R

Morning Meeting

Ponemah Bog: Amherst’s Boreal Gem

Amherst’s Old Home Day

Community Dinner on the Common with Silent Auction!

Amherst’s Ponemah Bog is a popular spot for casual botanizing, but is it really even a bog?

At the daytime meeting of the Amherst Garden Club on T h u r s d a y, October 4, Pam Hunt, Ph.D., will explore the geology and ecology of the wide range of wetlands within the larger category of peatland - with a special focus on Ponemah. The program will close with an overview of the Ponemah Bog Sanctuary, its history, and stewardship. Pam is presently the Avian Conservation Biologist with the NH Audubon Society. The meeting will take place at 9:00 am at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 Route 101, Amherst. Following the business meeting and refreshments, the program will begin at 10:30. The public is welcome to attend with no fee.

Evening Meeting

Raptor Migration in NH: What the Numbers Tell Us

Join Phil Brown for a talk about hawk watching in New Hampshire, raptor identification and species natural histories. He will discuss what we have learned from observing the fall migration spectacle at Pack Monadnock Mountain each Fall for the past 13 years, as well as share anecdotes from the observatory, ID techniques, and tips on timing for enjoying this annual event. Phil Brown is a lifelong bird enthusiast and trained naturalist who has traveled extensively in search of birds and natural places, but equally enjoys exploring close to home. He is a frequent field trip leader and instructor for NH Audubon, where he manages wildlife sanctuaries across the state. Phil has led many birding and nature tours from New England to the tropics for groups including Merlin Wildlife Tours, NH Audubon, Holbrook Travel, Road Scholar, and the Hawk Migration Association of North America. He has consulted on bird-related research projects for The Nature Conservancy and several local land trusts. Phil now coordinates the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory for the Harris Center. In addition, Phil volunteers his time through coordinating two Christmas Bird Counts for National Audubon, runs an annual Breeding Bird Survey route for the USGS, and sits on various state and regional bird and wildlife committees. He is a winner of several birding competitions including NJ Continued on page 2 u

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Letters.................................. 2 Town News............................ 4 Library.................................. 5, 6 Arts & Entertainment............. 7, 8 Schools/Sports...................... 9 Ballots.................................. 10 Local Events.......................... 11 Mont Vernon......................... 12 Next Issue: October 2018

AMHERST – Get Your tickets ASAP and join your neighbors for a festive evening on the Common (5:307:00PM) complete with a Silent Auction chock full of terrific Amherst-related items. This fun benefit supports the Wigwam and Chapel museums. The Historical Society will set up the Common with festive lighting, tables with linens, and chairs. To join in just pur-

Schedule of Events – Amherst Old Home Day, September 8, 2018

AJWC Silhouette Fundraiser

8:00 AM – Disc Golf Arrival @ Birch Park (Preregister @ Amherst Community Foundation Site) 9:00 AM – Silhouette Fundraiser for the Junior Women’s Club (Free registration required ) 9:00 AM – Disc Golf Start! 10:00 AM – Silent Auction on Town Common Begins! 10:00, 11:00 & 12:00 – Vanished Amherst walking tours (Meet on Town Common) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Crafts, Clothes & Other Vendors Open on the Town Common 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Revolutionary War Reenactment Camp (Buchanan Field) 11:00 AM – Food Truck opens at the Common 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Amherst Lions Popcorn Wagon on the Town Common NOON – Amherst Garden Club Village Walking Tour (Meet on Town Common) 11:00 PM – 1 PM – Concert by Fiddler Christopher Dudley (Town Common) 1:00 PM – 3 PM – Concert by Robert Allwarden (Town Common) 1:00 PM – Extended Congregational Church Tour 1:00 – 4 PM Antiques Roadshow @ Library (Register at the library site, bring an antique for appraisal) 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Bocce Tourney (Free Registration Required @ Amherst Recreation Site) 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Cornhole Tournament (Free Registration Required @ Amherst Recreation Site) 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Amherst Patriots cheerleaders (Town Common) 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Amherst Town Band in concert (Town Common) 5:00 PM –Dinner participants decorate tables (Get your tickets today at @ hsanh.org) 5:30 PM – Community Dinner begins (Town Common)

Amherst Town Administrator Jim O’Mara to Step Down Amherst Town Administrator James O’Mara submitted his resignation to the Amherst Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, August 29th. Jim has been the Amherst Town Administrator since the fall of 2011. Jim told the board he is stepping down to accept a position in Massachusetts. Jim’s

last day with the Town of Amherst will be September 28th. Board of Selectmen Chairman Dwight Brew thanked Jim for his seven years of service to Amherst and for the strong team of department heads Jim has helped put in place and develop.

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Vice Chairman Peter Lyon also thanked Jim for his commitment to the community and his willingness to sit down and help anyone who had a concern. The Board of Selectmen voted to accept Jim’s resignation with regret. The Amherst Board of Selectmen is currently review-

ing proposals to assist in the search for a new Town Administrator. While the timeline for this search is still being worked out, the board hopes to have the new Town Administrator in place in December or January.

2018 Amherst Cider Festival

chase an entire table for 8 to 10 people at the HSANH website (Early Bird pricing is $100), or a ticket for a community table ($15). Space is limited so act now! Then bring your favorite gourmet meal and to our tables on the Commom and enjoy a one-of-a-kind night out on the town with friends old and new while helping to preserve Amherst’s rich history. Tickets and more info at www.hsanh.org

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Sign up at www.ajwcnh. org, the Amherst Junior’s facebook page or at Sign Up Genius: Saturday, September 22nd, 8-1: Amherst Town Yard Sale to benefit the Amherst Junior Women’s Club:   Many homes in Amherst will be participating in this town wide yard sale. The complete list of addresses and highlights of sale items will be available at www.ajwcnh.org, Amherst Junior’s Facebook page and Moulton’s Market 10 Main St, Amherst. Time to score some treasures!

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Rotary 50th Pancake Breakfast

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Letters & Events State Representative Panasiti Asks for Your Support and Vote

2018 AMHERST CIDER FESTIVAL LINDABURY ORCHARD

To the editor:

The New Hampshire State primary is September 11th. As your current State Representative, I am asking for your support and vote, so once again my name would appear on the ballot for the general election on November 13th. September’s primary will include strong Republican candidates; however, I believe my recent work as your representitive will support my candidacy making me capable and qualified to continue representing Amherst in Concord. It has been an honor and privilege to have represented Amherst over the past two years and have done so with honesty and integrity. I believe my vote on bills were good for Amherst and this great state of New Hampshire. As a legislator, it is an all-encompassing position that comes with an immense amount of responsibility. Bills that come before us are not always cut and dry. In fact, the majority, if not understood, have severe unintended consequences that are not only bad for New Hampshire but could cause considerable and irreversible damage to people and businesses. We accomplished a great deal this past legislative session. We worked and passed legislation on our State Budget, we made New Hampshire a more business friendly state, we worked on election integrity issues, we increased financial aid to cities and towns, worked on education issues, reorganized, reformed and modernized many government departments, and worked on many health and human services issues, just to name a few. Currently I serve on the State – Federal Relations, Veterans Affairs Committee along with the Commerce and Consumer Affair Committee. I have not taken these positions lightly and as an unpaid citizen legislator do not do so for the money. It requires a substantial time commitment and countless hours understanding each bill. I am willing to invest this time as my way of giving back to our community. I feel I have learned so much over the past two years and would like to continue using the experience I’ve gained to represent Amherst as best as possible. Thank you in advance for your support and vote. Reed Panasiti State Representative Amherst

Vote for Lynne Blankenbeker for Congress To the editor:

I look forward to casting a vote for Lynne Blankenbeker for Congress on Tuesday September 11 and I strongly recommend all voters in Congressional District 2 do the same. Lynne is a nurse, a veteran, a former legislator, and an attorney. She has dedicated herself to caring for members of the military, veterans and their families. A Captain in the Navy Reserves, Lynne has deployed three times in support of Operations in the Middle East. She served in the NH House where she worked on veterans and public health issues. Lynne will bring common sense conservative values to Washington DC where they are desperately needed and absolutely not reflected with our current Representative. Balancing the budget, fighting for taxpayers, taking care of our veterans, securing our border, and protecting our Second Amendment and all of our constitutional liberties are top priorities for Lynne. If you share those goals please vote Blankenbeker for Congress on Tuesday Sept. 11. Mark Vincent Amherst

A Good Opportunity To the editor:

The average age of NH Legislators is 66. New Hampshire has a very large, mostly unpaid House of Representatives and many people decide to run for office in their retirement years. As a retiree myself, I appreciate their life experience and their service to NH. But who is there to represent young families and working people? Amherst has a good opportunity this fall to lower that average age a bit. Democrats Dan Veillieux, and Megan Murray are willing to serve our town and NH as State Representatives. Dan and Megan are raising young children and experience daily our school system, recreational activities, etc. They know what NH does well for younger residents and what needs improvement. We need their viewpoints and ideas for New Hampshire’s future! We have the second oldest population in the country, next to Maine, and we need to attract more young workers and their families in order to have a vibrant future for our state. Please check their websites to learn more about Dan and Megan: DanV4NH.com, meganmurray4nhstaterep.com. Faye O’Neill Amherst

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Quintessential New England Setting Cider Presses – Press Your Own Cider Storyteller Live Entertainment by Robert Allwarden (1pm – 3pm) Hay Rides Kids Activities Bake Sale

In 2002, the Amherst Conservation Commission and the Amherst Land Trust teamed up to preserve the Lindabury Orchard in Amherst, New Hampshire. This beautiful property is protected from development in perpetuity for the citizens of Amherst and surrounding communities. Friends of the Orchard (FOTO), a local citizens group, restored the orchard and continues to maintain and improve it. All proceeds from the Cider Festival go towards maintaining the improving the site. All additional donations are greatly appreciated! For questions, please email amherstciderfest@gmail.com. See amherstciderfest.org. Like us on Facebook!

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Audubon’s World Series of Birding, Mass Audubon’s Superbowl of Birding, and NH Audubon’s Birdathon. Phil is a graduate of Rutgers University in Natural Resource Management and has completed Master’s work in Conservation Biology at Antioch University New England. He resides in Hancock, NH with his wife and their two young children, where they tend a peach orchard

Pancake Breakfast

MILFORD – For the 50th consecutive year, the Milford Rotary will host their annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit the communities of the Souhegan Valley. This year’s breakfast will be held in the new gymnasium at the Souhegan Valley Boys and Girls Club, 56 Mont Vernon St, Milford, NH from 8 am to 12 noon on Sunday September 9th. The Milford Rotary serves the communities of Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, and Wilton, donating thousands of dollars annually in the form of grants to various local and international charities, as well as providing thousands of dollars in annual scholarships to the students of Milford High School, Souhegan High School, and Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative High School. The first Milford Rotary “Pancake Sale” was held in September of 1969. In the early years, these events took place in a tent in the parking lot of the old “Super Save” market in Milford (currently the parking lot of the Rite Aid on Mont Vernon Street). In 1976, the Pancake Breakfast moved to the Edgewood Plaza parking lot on Nashua Street in Milford where it remained for the next 30 years. Many area residents will remember the big tent

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and steward 22 beautiful acres. The meeting will take place at 7:00 pm at Parkhurst Place, 11 Veterans Road, Amherst, NH. The public is welcome to attend with no fee. Weather Note: If Amherst schools are cancelled due to weather, the club’s Daytime Meeting will also be cancelled. If schools are only delayed, the Daytime meeting will be held as scheduled.

Upcoming Events for AJWC The Amherst Junior Women’s Club wants to let you know about these upcoming events: Amherst Old Home Day: Saturday, September 8th 10am Amherst Town Common: Stop by our booth and participate in a colonial chore obstacle course. We will also have a talented artist hand-cutting silhouettes! Please see our webpage ajwcnh.org for sign up details. 1st meeting of the season: Monday, September 17th at 6:45 at The Congregation Church of Amherst – 11 Church St: AJWC is a group of talented local women who support our local community through service and fundraising efforts. Please join us and hear what our club is up to and what we are all about this

year. If you’re new to town or just curious to check us out, we’d love to meet you! ajwcmembership@ gmail.com Community Yard Sale: Saturday, September 22nd, 8-1: Got stuff to sell? Get on the yard sale list of houses with your $20 donation to Amherst Jrs. We will advertise, promote and provide signs for your home and your street. Got stuff to donate? We will take it! Contact kallen96@gmail.com for more information Bear Shenanigans: Be on the lookout for the Amherst Bear this fall! We had so much fun last year tracking the bear family while raising funds for scholarships. See you soon! www.ajwcnh.org

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that would be erected every year in front of County Stores, where “The King of Pancakes “ George Infanti would preside and cheerfully serve breakfast to all-comers. During his life, George held the distinction at different times of serving as Selectman in the three towns of Amherst, Milford, and Wilton, and his spirit of civic and volunteer enthusiasm continues to serve as a reminder to members of the Milford Rotary of how this club is truly dedicated to serving the entire Souhegan Valley community. In 2016, to help commemorate the fallen heroes of 09/11, the Pancake Breakfast was temporarily housed and operated in conjunction with the generous cooperation of The Milford Fire Department at the main firehouse just off the Oval in Milford. The Breakfast remained at the Milford Fire House for 2017, and now, just in time for our 50th anniversary, The Milford Rotary Pancake Breakfast will move to the Souhegan Valley Boys and Girls Club, to what we hope will be our home for many years to come. Please see any Milford Rotarian for tickets or show up at the door for a suggested donation of $5.00/ per person, kids eat free!

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Fuss & O’Neill Welcomes John Byatt, PE, as New Owner

New Display of Historic Books at Amherst Town Hall

Fuss & O’Neill is proud to announce that, effective July 1, 2018, the firm has added five new owners. This brings the number of employee shareholders to 26. John Byatt, PE is a professional structural engineer registered in five states. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire (BS and MS in Civil Engineering), John has led the Bridge Team for the firm’s Northern New England Region for the past 13 years. John is widely respected for his technical expertise and his clients have appreciated his effective management of their complex bridge projects. John has extensive experience developing small and large projects from the design state through construction. His technical experience includes preliminary bridge investigations and rating analysis as well as the design of steel and concrete bridge structures, a variety of substructure designs, bridge inspection, and seismic analysis. In addition to his role

Sign-Up and Information Night for Amherst Cub Scout Pack 613 Will and Jeanne Ludt donated bookcase for display of historic N.H. books at Town Hall.

AMHERST – A new permanent display of historic New Hampshire books at Amherst Town Hall, in the large meeting room on the second floor, was unveiled at the Board of Selectmen meeting on 27 August 2018. The Selectmen voted to accept the generous gift of the handsome vintage bookcase from Will & Jeanne Ludt (pictured). The books, most published by the State of N.H. in the 19th century, were (re)discovered in the Town Hall vault during the inventory sponsored by the

Amherst Heritage Commission, led by chairman Will Ludt, with funding from the Bertha Rogers Trust Fund. Katrina Holman, local historical researcher, helped select the books for display, including old law books as an homage to Town Hall’s origin as the County Courthouse (1823-1879) and later (1951-1964) as home of the Amherst Municipal Court when the courtroom was also the Selectmen’s office and Ways & Means Committee meeting room.

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Amherst Cub Scout Pack 613, a family pack welcoming both boys and girls, will be hosting an informational and sign-up night on Tuesday, September 18 from 6-8 pm at Wilkins School (80 Boston Post Rd, Amherst). If you have a son or daughter in K-5th grade who is interested in cub scouting, please join us to start your adventure! Does your child enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, and racing cars?

These are just some of the fun activities we have planned for the year. While the Scouts are having fun and doing things they like to do, they also learn new things, to discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships. If you can’t make it that evening, but would like to join our pack, please email our Cubmaster at Pack613Cubmaster@gmail.com.

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Nashaway Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon welcomes the public to its free monthly gatherings at the Nashua Public Library, in the large meeting room, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7pm. THIS IS A CHANGE OF ROOM LOCATION AND MEETING DAY OF THE MONTH SINCE OUR LAST SPRING MEETING. This September we will be trying a new program format: Share Night. Come meet others with a similar interest in enjoying, learning about, and taking care of our natural environment in a smaller more intimate meeting room at the library, instead of the large theater room where we have met in the past. We will be sharing bird photos and encourage you to share yours, and talk about birds you’ve seen or want to identify. The room is equipped with a screen and projection equipment so bring a thumb drive. For more information, contact Program Coordinator: Richard Maloon 424-5621 or richard.maloon@att.net. The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon invites the public to its next field trip to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury, MA on Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 7am to 4:30pm. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge occupies the southern 7 miles of Plum Island, a coastal barrier island separating a large estuary with a half-dozen rivers in northeast MA from undeveloped dunes and beaches. We will be looking for migrating songbirds, late shorebirds and early ducks. Bring a lunch for the day. (NOTE: there is a $5/car entrance fee and pets are not allowed on the refuge). Meet in Nashua at the Exit 7 Park & Ride, on the hill behind the Fireside Inn & Suites. To register for the trip or for directions to meet the group at the destination, contact Field Trip Coordinator: Richard Bielawski rbielawski@mac.com.

September events at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua Caregiver support groups at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua (Sept. 4 and 17)

NASHUA — Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua will host its monthly caregiver support groups on Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 17 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.

‘Honoring Resistance and Refusals’ at Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua (Sept. 10)

NASHUA — Bridges by EPOCH at Nashua will host the complimentary presentation “Honoring Resistance and Refusals” on Monday, Sept. 10 at noon. Gain a better understanding of what your loved one is experiencing and learn how to effectively communicate with them so you can safely honor their wishes or gain their cooperation. You are welcome to bring your loved one to enjoy an engaging activity with our residents while you attend the presentation. 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.

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The Final Years of Amherst’s Militia Company – Part 3 Musters in Amherst: Wholesome Fun or Disgrace?! Fun for Younsters

BY KATRINA HOLMAN Part 1 of this series was about Amherst’s compulsory, regular militia company 18401847, and provided their list of equipment, weaponry or musical instrument (in May 2018 edition). Part 2 (in August issue) explained the vacillation in militia laws during the final years of compulsory duty in N.H., which legally ended in 1850. Part 3 discusses the local regimental musters, held annually for one day in the fall. Attendance was required for all militia companies, including both of Amherst’s – the regular infantry company and the elite uniformed Lafayette Rifle company. Musters drew a “large concourse of spectators” from multiple towns, as well as vendors seeking to profit from the crowds. As one newspaper editor put it: “[A] bolishing our old fashioned militia system would in fact be abolishing one half of our public holidays ...” (New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette, Concord, N.H., 1 May 1837.) So popular were these events that on a Thursday in September 1830, the Term of the Superior Court of Hillsborough County, held in the building that now serves as Amherst Town Hall, ended early on account of “the militia muster intervened and the court adjourned.” In 1834, the publisher of the local newspaper postponed the deadline and pushed an issue out by a day so that all employees could attend the muster in town. The Nashua Telegraph too shut down for musters “while we and all hands were serving the State with a big musket on our shoulder and an empty knapsack on our back. Then such a tan-tan-ta-ra-ing as the trumpets made, such a rub-a-dub-bing as the drums made, and such a squeeking as the fifes made!” The militia musters of the 5th Regiment, in which the Amherst companies participated, held between 1820 and 1850 (inclusive but skipping 1846) took place in Dunstable/ Nashua 13 times; in Amherst 10 times; in Milford 4 times; twice in Hollis; and once in Merrimack. For muster day at Amherst, picture the large Common in Amherst Village and the adjoining common land (including Main Street and Carriage Road) extending all the way west to the end of Main Street, without any fences, trees, curbs or sidewalks to hamper military parades and manoeuvres.

A man who had moved out West recalled musters from his boyhood in Amherst in the 1830s: “Was not Mr. Atherton the grandest of men as he rode around the Muster field with his daughter? … What an honor to have the Muster held in the town; it gave it a prominence over the neighboring towns. What day like Muster day? The soldiers with their long straight plumes, the wagons loaded with sheets of ginger bread, the Puppet-show, the peddler and ammunition carts, and chief among them all was the good natured “cheap John” Karney. And was not I proud to stand in the crowd and bid a ninepence for a book … I have seen many a public parade … but I never saw anything to equal an Amherst or Goffstown muster. ...” (“Reminiscences of Amherst” [about forty years ago], Farmers’ Cabinet, Amherst, N.H., 11 Feb. 1874, p. [2], in letter by Nathaniel B. Cochran (18141895; b. Camden, Maine; d. Michigan), who must have been the son of Josiah Cochran, who was taxed as a resident of Amherst 18311836. During that period, the muster was held on the Common on Amherst Plain in 1830, 1834, and 1837.) The peddler and auctioneer mentioned by name must have been “Thomas Kearney [c. 1779-1854, spelled Karney in death notice], a native of Ireland, [who] settled … near the great pond [Baboosic, in Amherst, as early as 1813]. He was a noted peddler, carrying his goods over the country in a wagon, and attending all the musters, trainings, and other gatherings of the people. He was widely known and highly esteemed.” (Secomb’s History of Amherst, N.H. p. 652) The Amherst men (whose companies were part of the 5th Militia Regiment) never paraded in Goffstown – it was instead the 9th Regiment that did. This suggests that some families and/or adventurous boys traveled to the events for the fun, as we might take our children to another town known to have a good holiday parade. Those nostalgic memories prompted a response: “I have lived in Illinois 26 winters … A correspondent of yours, ... mentions the musters held at Old Amherst, and what big days they were to all of us boys. That piece suits my case very well. I can look back 23 or 40 years ago and see how I longed for muster day. All the boys in the neighborhood of

old Merrimack would say, “Are you going to see the old Fifth Regiment muster at Amherst Plain.” Start at three o’clock in the morning, get there early, and then eat gingerbread all day at five or ten cents a sheet. See the Rifle Company, Artillery Company, Slam Bang Company, and then, at the close of the day, came the Sham Fight. Was that not fun for us boys? Your truly, J. M. McConihe.” (Farmers’ Cabinet, 11 March 1874, “Letter from Illinois”. The writer must have been John Massillon McConihe (1827-1911; b. Merrimack, N.H.; buried Princeton, Illinois.)

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The military purpose of the muster was inspection of equipment and review of the companies by the regimental officers, part of the preparation in peace for performance in war. To this end, the companies paraded and then performed “evolutions.” This generally took up the entire morning. Clearly there was great pride in their regiment, promulgated and fostered by the local newspaper, the Farmers’ Cabinet. In 1826 it said, “Their martial appearance and discipline is said to far surpass that of any other regiment in the brigade.” In 1828, the Brig. General of the 5th reportedly praised his troops “for their handsome and martial appearance, their generally complete state in arms and equipments and for their improved discipline, exceeding that of all other regiments in the Brigade.” In 1830, the reviewing General reportedly stated in his address to the troops that “he had not reviewed a regiment which had so many and so well disciplined, dressed and equipped light companies” – and, Boylston editorialized, “we may safely say no regiment in the State exceeds it in this respect.” In 1833, the editor wrote: “There are but few companies, if any, in the militia ranks of our country, better disciplined, more easy and regular in their movements, than these of the renowned N.H. Fifth, or more hardy, fitted and ready “to meet the enemy”.” (That has to be a textbook example of self-promotion, pure spin!) In 1841, when the Fifth Regiment mustered at Hollis, it again merited the “high reputation which it has for some time sustained as the best regiment in the State.” Practically every year, the news indicated that the troops had improved, in appearContinued on page 10 u

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Amherst Community Foundation- Disc Golf Tournament at Birch Park

Amherst Recreation Programs and Events JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2018 •Arrival and Registration at 8:00 am •Shot Gun Start at 9:00 am •Live Music •Kick Start Breakfast •Free Commemorative Golf Disc!

Boomers and Beyond Senior BBQ

Join the Amherst Parks and Recreation staff, with many special Town of Amherst guests, at Baboosic Lake for a lunch and a cruise around the water! Amherst Recreation will be serving a BBQ lunch, followed by Pontoon boat rides around Baboosic Lake. Who: Amherst Senior Citizens What: BBQ lunch and Pontoon Boat Rides Where:11:30 start time When: Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 Rain date: Thursday, September 20th FREE! Please RSVP by calling 6736248

Toddler Programs Tot Soccer

Our program is offered to 3-5 year olds who will be introduced to the basic building blocks of soccer including dribbling, passing and kicking skills through games and activities appropriate for their age group. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the game while having fun in an age-appropriate environment. Wednesdays at 1pm

I Love Nature

Miss Nicole will be taking children outside to explore and learn about the natural world we live in. Children will begin each class with a craft project and then learn at circle time. And please join us for our optional weekly hike that begins at 10:00am, directly after class. Who: Children ages 3-6 When: Thursdays 9:00 AM- 9:45 AM

Tiny Toes Dance

Join us on Friday mornings for Tiny Toes Dance! This program is open to boys and girls ages 3-5 and will give students an intro to dance.

Located at PMEC. Let’s get groovy!

When: Fridays 10:15-11am, starting September 14th

Youth Programs Youth Tennis

It’s time to get out on the courts... tennis season! Join your favorite High School Tennis players for weekday skills sessions and weekend game play.

Where: After school at Wilkins When: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15

Homeschool Science Classes

Amherst Recreation is pleased to offer a Science classroom experience to children from ages 5-15 at the Peabody Mill Environmental Center. Our monthly classes are grouped as a series of three that follow a seasonal theme.

PROGRAM DATES Grades 3-4: 4:30pm-5:15pm at Davis Lane Tennis Courts. Wednesdays from September 12- Oct 13. Game play 9am-10am at Davis Lane on Saturdays. Grades 5-8: 5:15pm-6pm at Davis Lane Tennis Courts. Wednesdays from September 12- Oct 13. Game play 10am11am at Davis Lane on Saturdays.

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Learn to play Disc Golf will introduce kids to the game of Disc Golf in a fun, upbeat environment! Tony Bolduc, PE teacher at Pelham Elementary School, will be coming to Birch Park this fall to show us the ropes! Who: Grades 1-8 Where: Birch Park Disc Golf Course When: Saturdays (Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 6, 13) Grades 1-4, 9am-10am Grades 5-8, 10am-11am Spanish Workshops

Welcome to Senora Rowley’s Spanish Extra Curricular Workshop!

These before-school sessions will provide basics for beginners and challenge the more advanced student. Who: 1st-4th graders When: 7:55-8:25am Wed. 11/712/19 Where: Wilkins School, Classroom TBA

Learn to Play Ukulele

Has your child wanted to learn an instrument, but you aren’t sure you are ready to commit to the expense? Robert Allwarden, the music specialist at Wilkins, is introducing a brand-new program with Amherst Parks & Recreation: Learn to play the Ukulele!! Who: 2nd-4th Graders*

Birthday Parties at PMEC

Create amazing birthday memories this year with a Birthday Party for your child age 3-12 at the Peabody Mill Environment Center! We have many themes to choose from!

Adult Programs Adult basketball is an opportunity for men and women to play games in an open gym setting on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-10:00 during the school year or Sundays from 8:30-1030am.

Couch to 5K

The Couch to 5K program will focus on training to safely build up strength and endurance to participate in a 5K (3.1 mile) race, whether the participant chooses to run, run/walk or walk the distance. The group format will provide guidance, camaraderie, and encouragement, both from our experienced runner coaching the program as well as your fellow participants. When: Mondays/Wednesdays at 9am

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Town News AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY Amy Lapointe, Library Director 14 Main St., Amherst NH Phone 673-2288 Fax 672-6063 email: library@amherstlibrary.org web http://www.amherstlibrary.org Summer Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9:30 - 8:30 Fri. 9:30 - 5:00; Sat. 9:30 - 12:30 Sun. CLOSED

Activities in the Children’s Room September and October 2017 STORYTIMES will begin right after Labor Day!

Family Storytime will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00am from September 4 to Dec. 12. For preschoolers of all ages. No registration is required. S.T.E.A.M. Storytime will be offered Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 from September 5 to Dec. 12. This is a story program especially for our primary-school kids. Come on over to the library on Wednesday afternoons for a healthy snack, some stories, and a project/craft that explores some of the principles of the world around us. The middle of the week is a great time to come and ‘check in’ at the library --- We love to see you! For ages 5-7, younger siblings are welcome to come along... Little Listeners Lapsit Time is on break for the first two weeks of September. We’ll be starting up again on Thursday and Friday mornings at 10:30am from September 20 to December 14. For children age newborn to 30 months. No registration is required. For storytime details, please go online to www.amherstlibrary.org and go to the Children’s Room page, call us at 673-2288, or come on down to the Children’s Room and get a copy of our Storytime Brochure.

New this year!

Starting in September, we are hosting a HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP at the library. It’s simple—just bring in your clean, gently used costumes to donate to the supply, and then choose a costume that’s new-to-you from the ones that others have donated. It’s a great way to re-cycle right here in our community! Donations will be accepted beginning Sep. 4. Minecraft Club starts on Thursday, September 20! Join other Minecraft enthusiasts each week when we show off our skills by completing a challenge---then we’re free to work on any aspect of the game that we’re interested in. There are several computers available for use, but feel free to bring your own. This is not an instructional class, although we’re always learning from each other. For kids ages 7 and up. Space is limited, so please register online. Paws-for-Reading with Brook and Monica Our favorite therapy dog, Brook, and her handler Monica, will be here every other Monday from 3:30-4:30 to read with your child. If you haven’t tried it before, it’s lots of fun, and a great confidence-booster for beginning readers. Come in or call (673-2288) to make an appointment. Their first visit is Monday, September 10. Come and Build Friday, September 21 from 3:00 to 4:30. iPads and apps are great, but sometimes, children just need to build something with their own hands! Come on down to the Children’s Room, and let your child explore our collection of building materials. We have plastic tubes, marble racers, blocks, magnetiles, mobilos, lots of Legos, and more! Let’s see what we can build! For kids ages 4 and up. No registration is necessary.

Coming up in October!!

We have lots of fun planned for October:

*We will be kicking off a new program for kids ages 7 and up---TECH-TIME for Kids! One Friday afternoon per month, we’ll be inviting kids to come and explore our collection of S.T.E.M.-based activity kits: Snap-Circuits, Sphero, Ozmobots, and more. Oct. 26, Nov. 30, and Dec. 28 @ 3:30pm. No registration necessary. *AUTHOR VISIT/CARTOON WORKSHOP WITH MARK PARISI Tuesday, Oct. 16 @4:00pm. In collaboration with Wilkins School, we are offering an

after-school extension workshop with author Mark Parisi, who will be speaking to all of the 3rd and 4th graders on Tuesday afternoon. Sign your child up for this small-group workshop, which will include an extra question-and-answer session and some drawing instruction from a great cartoonist. Register online at www.amherstlibrary. org. *Once again, we are celebrating all things Harry Potter for the month of October---come to the library to answer the Weekly Trivia Questions, compete for bragging rights at the All-ages Harry Potter Trivia Contest on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:30pm and, of course, make sure to attend the 2nd Annual Harry Potter Festival—facepaint, crafts, food, contests, and fun! Saturday, Oct. 27 More details to come….! *Also, our Library Book Clubs start up again in October: Stories and Beyond is for children in grades 1 and 2. We’ll start off each session by listening to a wonderful story or two. The second half of the program will be spent creating a craft/artwork that relates to the stories we’ve shared. Whether you love books, crafts or both-you’ll love Books and Beyond. We will meet on the first Monday of each month, and our first meeting is on Monday, October 1st at 6:30pm. Families Read Together is for children in grades 3 and 4, with a parent. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month, and our first meeting is on Wednesday, October 10th at 6:30pm. We’ll start the year off discussing the books we read this summer, and read a book as a group for our second meeting in November. The Great Stone Face Reviewers Club is for kids in grades 5 and 6. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month, and our first meeting is Oct. 3 at 6:30pm. Our club reads from a master list of the newest middle-grade fiction and comes to meetings prepared to evaluate these books for possible inclusion on next year’s Great Stone Face List. We learn book-review skills, to stand up in front of a group to give our opinions, and we always have a lot of fun! New This Year—Let’s Get Graphic—a club for kids who love graphic novels. For kids in grades 7 and 8. We’ll be choosing from classic superhero fiction, Japanese manga, and novels in graphic form—club members will read whichever books they like best, and try to convince other members to read what they’re reading! Other possibilities: drawing tutorials, movie-watching, video-reviews for the library website…Let Miss Sarah know if you’re interested! Our first meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30pm. For book club details, please go online to www.amherstlibrary.org and go to the Children’s Room page, call us at 673-2288, or come on down to the Children’s Room and get a copy of our Book Club Brochure. Please register online for book clubs. Also new in October: Hop into Reading with Buttercream and Julia! Monday afternoons at 3:30 Oct. 1 and Oct. 22. Sign up in the Children’s Room for a reading appointment with Buttercream, our library bunny, and her human, Julia. Julia is a Girl Scout working on her Silver Award, and hopes to encourage literacy by working with Buttercream to provide a ‘judgementfree-zone’ for emerging readers, and a welcoming audience for fluent readers who love to read aloud. Call 673-2288 ext 208 to make an appointment, or for further information. Preschool Art at the Library Every month of the school year, a different preschool in Amherst will be displays the artwork that their students have created here at the library. Make sure to stop and take a look on your way down the stairs to the Children’s Room! For the month of October, our contributing artists will be from Kids’ Inn. Of course, October is Halloween-time, and we’ll have our huge collection of Halloween books available for borrowing.

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No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 3:30pm –you bring a pumpkin or two, and we provide the ideas and materials. For all ages, no registration required.

Seeking Artists to Exhibit in October “Crisp Fall Colors,” a Multi Artist Show

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By Bruce B. Beckley, CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Nature, if left alone, can do pretty well at caring for her land, sea, and air. Trouble is, the natural world isn’t always left alone. Here is where the care-giving people may step in. Back in Old Testament times, writers set down much about the earth and the respect due it. Job, for one, said: “But ask the animals what they think – let them teach you; let the birds tell you what’s going on. Speak to the earth, it will teach you.” The nation hasn’t known a stronger advocate for the preservation and protection of the natural world than President Teddy Roosevelt. He wrote often on the subject: “There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.”

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Day to day, conservation comes down to one piece of land, one step at a time, and often one person at a time advocating for protection of the parcel. Amherst is the beneficiary of the persistent efforts of one such person, Dr. John Gleason. While Jack served the Town as a Conservation Commissioner he applied his analytical skills to improving the quality of the meadows the Commission manages. Soil sample data were analyzed to develop a plan for the health and productivity of

the fields of the Bragdon Farm land. Control of foreign invasive and unwanted native plant species came under Jack’s scrutiny. Many of the programs Jack developed in cooperation with local farmers and UNH will continue to be basic elements of the Commission’s property management plan. Dr. Gleason’s concerns and actions were not limited to land issues. Wetlands and watershed care, too, were targets of Jack’s research and protective efforts. He applied his personal time and resources to water quality issues on the town watersheds: Weston Pond (he considered a town gem), Baboosic Lake, Pulpit and Baboosic Brooks. Jack was a steward for the Audubon Society of New Hampshire of Ponemah Bog where he would lead family-oriented educational walks and maintain the physical facilities. Nature can not help but be grateful that Asian invasives are not choking her native children, that milfoil in the lakes won’t choke her finned ones, and that her birds will have a variety of nesting locations. In return she gives us spaces for learning, relaxing, and to be re-created. Jack was devoted to improving natural habitats across town to the benefit of all of us creatures.

What’s My Antique Worth?

AMHERST – On Saturday, September 8, 1:004:00PM, join Ron Wackowski, licensed auctioneer and certified appraiser, at the Amherst Town Library for a fun afternoon that is part of Amherst’s ‘Old Home Day” celebration. Registrants for this program are welcome to bring one item of interest and Ron hopes to be able to offer historic and monetary value on many of the items. Following the presentation, Wackowski, who has more than 40 years of experience with the antique trade will linger through the afternoon to answer questions.. Co-host of ‘Let’s Talk Antiques,” a radio talk show, Wackowski holds professional memberships in several organizations including the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, the National Auctioneers Association, and the New Hampshire Auctioneers Association. He holds a B.A. in History from State University in New York at Buffalo and is a M.A. Candidate at Harvard University. All adult programs offered at the Amherst Town Library are free and open to the public. However, registration is REQUIRED for each program due to space limitations. You can register for these events listed above 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.”

Calling All Book Lovers!

AMHERST – On Saturday, September 15th the Friends of the Amherst Town Library will be hosting their annual Fall book sale at the Amherst Congregational Church (across from the Amherst Village Common). Doors open at 8:00 AM for members and 8:30 AM for the general public. New members may join at the door starting at 7:30 AM. As one of the largest book sales in New Hampshire, this event offers more than 17,000 books, DVDs, and CDs, almost all of which have been donated by our book loving and generous community. Prices are $1.00 for most adult books and only $0.50 for children’s books. Special editions, collectibles, and rare books are available at competitive prices. Starting at 1:15 PM, books are priced at $5.00/grocery bag (provided at door). At 2:30 PM, approved charities and SAU39 teachers are invited to take any books they would like free of charge. Please contact Kim Ayers if you are interested in pre-registering your charity at kimberlyayers@comcast.net. To learn more about the book sale or “The Friends,” visit https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheamherstlibrary/. We hope to see you there!

Amherst Recreation Programs and Events

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ing for a wide variety of mediums and styles. Also looking for October 2018, artists to participate in a multi artist show “Crisp Fall Colors”. Looking for works that embody that autumn feeling, can be any medium or style.

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Nature’s Caregivers

Power Barre is a ballet inspired fitness class that strengthens and tones the entire body. The hour class will be high intensity with low impact choreographed to fun music. NO dance experience is required and modifications can be made for all levels. When: Tuesday & Thursday mornings 9:30-10:30 AM

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AMHERST – Interested in having an art show at the Amherst Town Library, contact Sharron April at FOLArtists@gmail.com for more information. We are booking monthly exhibits for 2019. Solo, joint, and multi artist show opportunities. Look-

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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

Small Works –

BIG IMPACT Show An open show for local artists to showcase the breadth of local talent for the upcoming holiday season. This is an originals only show except for hand pulled prints. Works can be: oil, watercolor, fiber, acrylic, pastel, drawing, color pencil, handpulled prints, mixed media, and sculpture. Others require a phone call to the gallery at 672-2500. The cost will be $5 per piece with a 3 piece limit. All work must be for sale. Details: www.creativeventuresfineart.com

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True Potential

TRUE POTENTIAL is a program designed specifically for women which encompasses nutrition, result-based workouts and mindfulness. The workout is a high-intensity interval-based total body workout, which uses a cardio/strength/core format, ending with a moment of quiet reflection. THREE CLASS TIMES: 7:45-8:45am at PMEC on M/W/F 9:00-10:00am at PMEC on M/W/F 7:00-8:00pm at SHS on T/Th

Yoga for Adults

We offer three class options for Adult Yoga with long-time instructor, Leslie Formby. Make time for yourself with exercise and mediation and choose the one that works for your schedule! Tuesdays at PMEC, 8am-9:15am Wednesdays at SHS, 6:30-7:45pm Thursdays at PMEC, 8am-9:15am

Full Moon Hikes

Come join us for a full moon hike led by a naturalist at PMEC! Fun activities along the trail for all ages. Have you ever hiked in the woods at night without a flashlight? If you are willing, we will give it a try! You will be amazed how well you can see in the full moonlight without one.

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Amherst Makerspace

What is The Amherst Makerspace?

Amherst Makerspace is a collaborative project with the Amherst Recreation Department and the Amherst Middle School. An entire wing at the Amherst Middle School, is open to the surrounding communities during non-school hours. We provide the ultimate workshop for paid members, to use State Of the Art tools, share knowledge, work on projects, network, and build things. Our goal is to foster a highly collaborative learning environment that is excellent for individuals who learn best by doing and making, with like-minded people or self-directed.

Repair Cafe

The Amherst Makerspace is hosting people with skills, to help you repair a broken item that you may treasure or something you wish to save from the trash heap. We will have woodworkers, welders, electricians, computer techs and general handymen/women on hand to help you fix your item. Broken furniture, bicycles, toys, toaster, vacuum cleaners, lamps or electronics. If we can fix it...it ain’t broke. When: Third Thursday of every month, from 6-9pm

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Amherst Town Library Programs

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“The World is Our Classroom”

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Cutting the Cable – Receiving Broadcast Television

Household Rescue: Finding Your Path to a Clean and Orderly Home

AMHERST – On Thursday, September 13 at 7:00PM, come to the Amherst Town Library to learn how to free yourself from your monthly cable bill. This workshop will explain everything you need to receive free, over-the-air television. We will cover digital television, analog television with converter boxes, antennas, and antenna cables. You will learn the differences between Analog TV, HDTV, Full HDTV, and Ultra HD. In addition we will briefly cover some of the internet based free and pay services. Presenter Cliff LoVerme is a Computer Engineer working at BAE Systems in Nashua, NH. He is also a director for the Michael LoVerme Memorial Foundation. The Michael LoVerme Memorial Foundation seeks to continue Michael’s legacy through education and community service. They believe in the ability of technology to improve lives and seek to help the community adopt and embrace modern technologies. Cliff and several other volunteers have presented over a

Cliff LoVerme

dozen different technology workshops in Southern New Hampshire since 2012. All adult programs offered at the Amherst Town Library are free and open to the public. However, registration is REQUIRED for each program due to space limitations. You can register for these events listed above 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.”

AMHERST – Whether you’ve got one area in your home that you can’t seem to get a handle on or if you feel like your whole house is a wreck, getting and staying organized has probably been on your to-do list for a while. Previous failed attempts may have left you lamenting ‘Why can’t I do this?” but the lack of success might be because you were following the wrong system, not because there’s something wrong with you. Before you set out on the next mission, come to the Amherst Town Library on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00PM and learn the steps to finding the right system. You’ll leave with a better understanding of your personal organizational style and 5 direct steps to finding your individualized path towards successful household management. Though she recently began working towards certification from National Association of Productivity and Organization Professionals (NAPO), Sarah Bonnoitt has been studying different approaches to home management for over 20 years. In an effort to keep everything* under control, she read many books, magazines, and online articles / blog posts in those years. However, she didn’t start to see success for her own problem areas until she began to cherry pick from each source and also realized that with each change in her life, her systems also had to change. Armed with a variety of techniques, both from her intuition and from other pros, Sarah realized she could help others re-

Sarah Bonnoitt

capture the joy they should feel in their homes, so she established Studio45: Clean & Orderly. By taking an individualized approach to every project, Sarah helps clients attain their goals in ways that are true to their nature, rather than by using arbitrary sets of rules that only work in ideal situations. All adult programs offered at the Amherst Town Library are free and open to the public. However, registration is REQUIRED for each program due to space limitations. You can register for these events listed above 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.”

At the Amherst Town Library Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7:00pm a visit with author Cindy Ross “The World Is Our Classroom” How One Family Used Nature and Travel to Shape an Extraordinary Education. Cindy’s story begins in the Rocky Mountain wilderness on a unique and extraordinar y Cindy Ross journey: two parents leading their young children 3,100 miles on the backs of llamas. This Canada-Mexico trek illustrated to Cindy and her husband what experiential education can do. Inspired by the experience, they went on to create a new way of supplementing their children’s education, focusing on two arenas for learning: the natural world and travel. In this age of world connection, it is important to raise broad-minded and empathetic children who are knowledgeable about other cultures. To accomplish this goal, Cindy chose an unorthodox approach: she orchestrated learning opportunities for her children, Sierra and Bryce, in twelve countries. The family traveled the world, moving about on foot and bicycle, living simply and intimately. But just as important, and more accessible for many parents, were the opportunities for learning closer to home. These adventures brought intangible gifts: values—such as compassion, empathy, resilience,

s el f-rel i a nc e , and gratitude, among others— not always fostered in a traditional curriculum but crucially important to raising children. By sharing her story, along with honest insights from her children about the importance of their unusual education, Cindy aims to empower parents to believe they can be their children’s best and most important educators. It is for parents who are seeking inspiration, who love a good story, and who are looking for an unorthodox way to raise the happiest, healthiest, and brightest children they can. Whether you are a parent seeking inspiration for transforming your children’s educational life, or an armchair traveler who loves a good tale of adventure, you’ll be glad you came to hear Cindy discuss her book. Cindy Ross has written about raising children alternatively, via outdoor adventures and travel, for a variety of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, the Toronto Star, and Backpacker magazine. The author of six published books, she has lectured on the virtues of this educational approach and its effects on children’s creative minds and their thirst for learning for twenty-five years. Cindy lives in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. Register to attend at www.amherstlibrary.org

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Amherst Town Library – September 24

The Incredibles are Honorary Chairs for Library Card Sign-up Month 2018!

WoodArt for the Average Woodworker and Hobbyist

AMHERST – The Incredibles are back and even superheroes like to read—so go out and get a library card this September! The library is no ordinary place, just as the Parrs are no ordinary family. Whether you’re a student heading back to school, a job seeker looking for ways to increase your prospects, or simply looking for free entertainment, an Amherst Town Library card is your passport. A library card gives you access to print and digital books, databases, homework help, test preparation and skills improvement courses, accurate financial information, music, movies, museum passes and more. And during the month of September, new patrons who register for a card at the Amherst Town Library will receive a free mug or book light with our library logo! Getting a library card is easy. Anyone living, working or owning property in Amherst is eligible for a card. Residents and property own-

ers should present a photo ID and printed verification of address when applying for a card. Employees working in Amherst should bring a letter verifying employment signed by their employer. Children under age 12 should come with a parent. Non-residents attending Amherst schools are also eligible for a stu-

dent card, valid year-round until graduation. For more information on how to sign up for a library card, stop by, give us a call at 673-2288 or visit our website at www.amherstlibrary.org. Get a library card and check out something incredible!

AMHERST – On Monday, September 24 at 7:00 PM, woodworker, Stephen Carey, will give a presentation at the Amherst Town Library. Stephen Carey has thrived in a home shop for over 40 years, making unique wood art using average tools and supplies. He has ‘been there and done that’ on a budget and knows how to help fellow amateur woodworkers succeed. Stephen’s involvement with woodworking began in a high school shop class and continues to this day, making woodworking a passion. He lectures in and around his home state of New Hampshire on such subjects as Segmented Wood Turning, Linear Radius Turning, Multi-Generational Concepts and Design, Shop Design &

Development and Simple Holiday Gifts You Can Do At Home. The proud parent of 3 boys and husband to his wife Carol, they live in rural New Hampshire where he enjoys woodworking and fly-fishing. Stephen holds degrees in both business and theology.

A few days after his presentation at the library, on Saturday, September 29, Stephen will be teaching a workshop at the Amherst Makerspace on how to create a custom checker board. All adult programs offered at the Amherst Town Library are free and open to the public. However, registration is REQUIRED for each program due to space limitations. You can register for these events listed above 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 “SignUp for Programs.”

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Welcome Dr. Valerie Pereira Liang We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Valerie Pereira Liang to our practice. Dr. Pereira’s caring demeanor and commitment to deliver high quality care exemplifies the core values our practice believes are essential. Proudly serving the community for over 45 years. 102 Ponemah Rd. Amherst, NH 03031 603-673-7950 www.clarkandleighton.com

Welcoming New Patients!

e wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone that contributed to the Vietnam Moving Wall project as well as those who took the time to attend the event in July. Many people had the chance to experience the power and emotion of this special memorial as the result of hard work from many volunteers, and the generosity of many people, local businesses and community groups. There were many hugs, tears, smiles and stories repeated over the course of the days. All were reflective of the appreciation everyone felt for those men and women listed on the Wall, all Vietnam veterans and all veterans both past and present. While we have had a chance to privately thank all those that helped in so many ways with this most memorable event, we also want to publicly recognize their generosity. The Moving Wall visit to Amherst was truly a very special occasion for many people which could not have happened without their kindness. Thank you, Marie Grella, Peter Lyon & Theresa Grella Kyle & Christine Aspinwall Robert & Carol Baechle John Bemment Dwight Brew Alec Buchanan CJ Butler & Stephen Coughlan Gary & Arthora Chandler Shannon Chandley & Tom Silva David Chen Jay & Toni Dinkel Arthur Dunham Joan Dunn Glen Echo Dale & Arthur Faint Glen Flessas Ray & Ann Goulet Fred & Sally Harrington Gregory & Gail Heavey William & Jeanne Johnson Susan Keith Clem Lamarre Janice McDermott Bruce Morelli William & Kathleen McNamara Brian McGuigan

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Arts

Entertainment

Exhibits

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The Amato Center Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat MILFORD - Where can you find a show that has go go boots, French berets, Elvis, and an entire hoedown? At the Amato Center in Milford this summer! With a cast comprised of adults and kids from more than ten surrounding towns, including several families, Joseph is a multi-generational production highlighting the life of the Bibilical Joseph, a young dreamer who sparks his eleven brothers’ jealousy when he is given a beautiful coat by their father. When they sell him into servitude, Joseph begins his journey to Egypt, where he encounters the toe-tapping Potiphar and Potiphar’s wife, lands in jail with an eccentric butler and baker, and encounters the Pharoah, who seems to be channeling Elvis. Joseph made waves when it was released and is celebrating its 50th year of audiences enjoying songs like “Go Go Go Joseph”, “Any Dream Will Do”, and “Close Every Door”. Performances for Joseph are September 6-8 at 7:30pm and September 8 and 9 at 2:30pm. “Joseph and the Amazing Technocolor Dreamcoat” cast rehearse a musical number.

“Joseph is the perfect summer show,” says director Robin LaCroix. “It’s colorful, upbeat, short and packed with songs and dances from every genre. This cast has had so much fun and is really looking forward to performing for audiences!” The production is directed by Robin LaCroix, choreographed by Meg King with musical direction by Kim Whitehead, lighting by Tyler Soucy and TS Event Productions, and costume design by Julia Bucklin.

Stephen Motyka, At the Beach, oil on panel

Celebrating Summer: An Exhibition of Coastal & Floral Paintings MILFORD– New Hampshire Antique Co-op is pleased to present Celebrating Summer: An Exhibition of Coastal & Floral Paintings, a fine art show and sale of more than 50 original works featuring summery seascapes, coastal and beach scenes, and floral still lifes. Featured artists from the 19th century to the present include Emil Carlsen, Frederick Judd Waugh, Wesley Webber, James Edward Buttersworth, Antonio Jacobsen, Dorothea Litzinger, Frederick McDuff, Herman Dudley Murphy, Stanley Woodward, Max Weyl, Allen Tucker, Anthony Thieme and many more. Also included are contemporary New England artists Stephen Motyka, Erik Koeppel, William Davis, David Dodge, Carol Robey and others. Awake your senses and soak up the view of bright and beautiful coastal and floral scenery interpreted by the broad and eclectic range of artists included in the show. Visit Celebrating Summer: An Exhibition of Coastal & Floral Paintings, on view in the Tower Gallery at New Hampshire Antique Co-op through September 30. New Hampshire Antique Co-op is a destination shop for fine art, period furniture, porcelain, silver, collectibles, jewelry and more. It is one of the largest group antique shops in the state and was established in 1983 by the Hackler family. For information: 673-8499 or visit online at www.nhantiquecoop.com.

Upcoming productions are Big Fish November, and auditions for Riverbend Youth Company’s 2018 dance show are in late September, with auditions for the Honk, Jr. and Almost, Maine not far behind. The Friends of the Amato, an adult cast, is working with The Riverbend Youth Company to present Joseph. RYC is a program of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, providing hundreds of kids a year with high-quality performance and technical theater opportunities. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 for students and seniors and are available online at www. amatocenter.org or at the door

Friends of the Amherst Town Library September Artists AMHERST – The Friends of the Amherst Town Library welcomes Bonnie Hoyt and Peter Dixon to display their creative talents during the month of September. Bonnie, from Bedford will be displaying her smoke on firing ceramic pieces along side Peter, from Hollis with his mystical oil paintings. There will be an artist reception on Sunday September 9th from 2-4pm on the main floor of the Amherst Town Library. All are welcome to stop in and meet both Bonnie and Peter while enjoying their work on display. The exhibit will run for the month of September.   New Hampshire ceramic artist, Bonnie Hoyt, is formally educated with a BFA from New Hampshire Institute of Art. As a ceramic art-

ist she focuses her work on smoke on firing, an alternative firing technique with primitive origins dating back thousands of years. “This technique allows me to surrender control to the process and in turn gives back unique gradations of color, from dramatic blacks and whites to more subtle gradations and graceful patterns.” Each piece is collaboration between heat, chemistry, and creativity. Bonnie’s work is hand built and just as you’d find in nature, much of her work is organic shape with undulating lines paralleling the characteristics of the natural firing process. Peter Dixon’s work have been described as “Mystical” or “Spiritual”, but he’s not a mysterious person. In his paintings, Peter uses oil paint

Painting by Peter Dixon now on view through the month of September

and transparent glazes because of the sensitive quality of the medium and the nuances of value he can achieve. His work is color, light and shadow, and value relationships that are in and about the square. Focusing on the square eliminates any vertical or horizontal elements or narrative suggestions. The subject is deceptively simple. One shape diffuses into its background allowing another to move to the foreground in a soft shift of color and value. Peter likes the subtle way the relationship of foreground and background changes as one looks at the paint-

Ceramic artist, Bonnie Hoyt

ing. The “atmospheric,” “mystical” movement is created by the eyes’ optical journey through his work. All are welcome to stop in the Amherst Town Library to view these amazing works. No sign up required to attend the artist reception on Sunday September 9 from 2 to 4pm. Visit Bonnie’s website http://www.bhoytceramicarts.com and Peter’s website http://www.peterdixonartist.com. Interested in having an art show at the Amherst Town Library, contact Sharron April at FOLArtists@gmail.com for more information.

Susan King, September Artist of the Month at the ArtHub gallery

“The High Life” by Mimi Wiggin

“Unexpected Encounters” Exhibit at Jaffrey Civic Center Warner artist, Mimi Wiggin will exhibit her work titled, “Unexpected Encounters” at the Jaffrey Civic Center from Sept. 14 to October 12 in the Auditorium Gallery. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 pm with light refreshments. Mimi is a self-taught artist, working primarily in oils. Her representational style reflects the scenic and serene environment in which she lives. Mimi’s award winning work has been featured in Kearsarge Magazine, SooNipi Magazine, The Art and Gallery Guide, and Forest Notes. Her work is also featured as covers and illustrations in the books Poems of Old Warner and Mount Kearsarge (2012), Educators and Agitators-Selected Works of 19th Century Writers From a Small New Endland Town(2013)and Mount Kearsarge, History, Legends and Folktales (2015). Fiddlehead Magazine featured her work on its January/February 2018 cover. The wonderment of the outdoors has always been exciting to her. Her paintings are meant to pass along that excitement and raise awareness of what is in our backyards and to encourage us to live in harmony with our natural surroundings. To see more of her work, check out her website at www.mimiwiggin.com.

NASHUA – Susan King will be showing her artwork at her “Waterscapes” exhibit, at the ArtHub gallery, during the month of September. Susan is an acrylic and gouache seascape and landscape artist, who paints mainly New England scenes. Susan is a lifelong New Englander, originally from Lowell, Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of Lowell (now the University of Massachusetts-Lowell), with a BA in Art Education. There, she met her biggest influence in art, esteemed watercolorist Carlton Plummer, who was her watercolor professor. His love for and ease of painting impresses her still, as does his upbeat, creative teaching style. Susan was an elementary school teacher and art teacher, before moving to Nashua, over twenty years ago. She is, mostly, a waterscape/landscape painter, and, although she has painted in various media over the years, she chooses acrylics and gouache for her work. Susan works from photographs always, and, as a realism painter, chooses to paint exactly what she sees, in all its honest imperfection, because, to her, that’s where the true beauty of a scene lies. The New England seashore provides so many amazing opportu-

“End Of Day – Rockport, MA” by Susan King, 8x10, Gouache Pen & Pencil

nities for beautiful waterscapes, which she loves to paint the most. Susan loves the depth of color and contrast that water scenes provide, and the challenge of “painting in” just the right movement of water is always fascinating to her.

Susan is a member of the Nashua Area Artists’ Association (NAAA), and her work has been juried in to exhibits at the Grace Chapel Art Gallery in Lexington, MA, and the Amherst Town Library, in Amherst, NH. She has had work on display,

regularly, at The ArtHub Gallery, in Nashua, and has been part of exhibits at Nashua Public Library, George H. and Ellen M. Rogers Memorial Library, in Hudson, NH, and Beaver Brook’s Fall Festival’s Art & Photography Show, in Hollis, NH. She has been a participating artist at Nashua’s “Comeback, Kitchen Table” event and at Nashua’s popular ArtWalk. Susan was Nashua City Hall’s “Artist of the Month” at the Mayor’s Office, and she, recently, was asked to paint for the Amherst Town Library’s “4th of July” exhibit, displaying her large American flag painting, “Salute to the Red, White and Blue”. For more information on the artist and her work, you can visit her Facebook site at https://www.facebook.com/susankkingart The Art Exhibit Opening/Reception will be on Saturday, September 15, 11:30 - 1:30pm. All are welcome and admission is free. Refreshments will be served. The NAAA is a nonprofit organization whose gallery, the ArtHub is located at 30 Temple Street in Nashua, NH. It is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11 to 3pm and Saturday from 10 to 2 pm and is handicapped accessible.

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NH Institute of Art Announces Exhibition Featuring Furniture Masters

“Heritage Farming” by Chris Reid, 24x30.5 in pastel on UArt archival paper

Creative Ventures Welcomes Chris Reid to “First Friday”, September 7 MILFORD - The Gallery’s First Friday event on Friday September 7th at 6:30 p.m. will feature Chris Reid, internationally respected New Hampshire artist. Known for both her landscape and still life paintings, Chris as she says, “strive (sic) to capture and interpret the abundant beauty that surrounds us”. She further states in her artist’s statement, “My work is a conversation with nature. My paintings are more than simple depictions of places. Rather, they invite a choreographed dance of the eyes where the viewer is invited to look deep into the depths of the work and see the subject’s spirit and life-force.” Her educational credentials include a B.S. in Art Education from Suny College in Buffalo as well as further training in Sienna, Italy, the Rochester Institute of Technology and the NY State Colleges.

Chris’s pastel work is unique, noted for its richness of color and masterful use of light. She takes it to a new level. The recipient of national and international awards too numerous to mention, she was an instructor at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester from 2002-2007 and is a faculty member at the Sharon Arts Center as well as teaching privately. While working en plein air, Chris captures the rich fields, meadows and farmlands of New England and her work can be seen in galleries across New England. Her work will be on display in the Gallery during the month of September. This is a must-see event where Chris will talk about her work and answer questions. As always light refreshments will be available, and all are invited and in fact encouraged to attend. Creative Ventures is located at 411 Nashua Street in Milford.

Duncan Gowdy’s “Mount Vernon Blanket Chest”

“Northern Confluence” by Furniture Master Greg Brown

MANCHESTER – The New Hampshire Institute of Art (NHIA) in pleased to announce they will be hosting a new exhibition featuring the work of New Hampshire Furniture Masters, titled Tradition With New Vision at their Roger Williams Gallery, 77 Amherst St, Manchester NH. This exhibition is free, open to the public and handicap accessible.

Prison Outreach Programs in the Maine and New Hampshire state prisons. On display will also be work by NHIA undergraduate students who participated in a summer mentorship with members of the Furniture Masters. The students have been visiting some of the Masters’ workshops and learning about fine furniture making. They are taking what they have seen and learned from the Masters and reflecting on it to create an interpretive response

Exhibition Dates: August 24 – September 20

Opening Reception: Friday, September 7, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Tradition With New Vision is a preview exhibition of work that will be shown at Masters’ Pieces – The Main Event, an annual fundraiser for the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association that will be held at the Currier Museum, September 22, 5:30-9pm. The exhibition will feature some of the work that will be at The Main Event alongside work made by participants of the Furniture Masters’

tember 28, 7:30 p.m., Main Theatre). UCB Touring Company rounds out September with a hilarious evening of unscripted, improvised comedy. The UCB Touring Company brings the best Improv comedians from the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theatres to new audiences all around the country. Performing History: A Public Roundtable with internationally acclaimed actor, writer and director Roger Guenveur Smith (Monday, October 1, 12 p.m., Alumni Recital Hall). Award-winning stage and screen actor Roger Guenveur Smith returns to the Redfern in October for public engagement, class visits and a roundtable discussion for campus and community members. Vicki Kristina Barcelona (Friday, October 5, 7:30 p.m., Alumni Recital Hall). VKB is Rachelle Garniez, Amanda Homi and Terry Radigan, a power trio dedicated to re-imagining the songs of Tom Waits via gorgeous three part harmonies and a treasure trove of instruments including bottles, banjos and bells. Seasoned singers and songwriters, each a hybrid storyteller and multi-instrumentalist in her own right, join forces to evoke the lyrical and eccentric genius of Tom Waits. To learn more about the Redfern visit keene.edu/arts/redfern.

Join the Souhegan Valley Chorus MILFORD - The Souhegan Valley Chorus invites interested singers to join them as they prepare for their 2018 winter season. This season’s theme will be “Christmas Favorites.” Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9pm in the Milford Middle School music room starting on September 11th. The first two rehearsals of the season are “open” for new members to visit and see what they are all about° The Souhegan Valley Chorus is directed by Jennifer Erdody of Milford and accompanied by Kimberly Vars Whitehead of Milford. Jennifer Erdody is the choral director at Milford High School and has recently directed for the Riverbend Youth Company West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast and music directed for the Ogunquit Playhouse Junior Players Lion King, Jr. She is the playbill coordinator for the Palace Theatre and directs the annual Mont Vernon Community Messiah Sing. She is organist and music director at Milford United Methodist Church and lives in Milford. SVC now in its 39th season performs a variety of choral music – from classical and jazz¨ to popular and gospel. Its membership of 60 singers are from towns in and around the Souhegan Valley. Two concerts are performed each year, one in December and one in May along with the popular variety showcase in June. SVC also partic-

ipates in local town events such as the Amherst 4th of July celebration, Milford Labor Day parade, veteran’s observances, and the Milford Holiday Stroll. Souhegan Valley Chorus is open without audition to singers of high school age or older. Members bring a wide range of abilities and experience so anyone who loves to sing is encouraged to give the chorus a try at one of the first two rehearsals on September 11th and 18th. As one member put it “Rehearsals are a good balance of work and fun. It’s such a welcome treat for me at the end of a busy work day. For more information¨ visit the chorus website at www.souheganvalleychorus.org

Participating Masters/Students: Ted Blachly and Abba Cudney Evan Court and Kendal Ames Jeffrey Cooper and Jesus Carmona Greg Brown and Daniel Espinoza Jon Brooks and Jason Correia Jeff Roberts and Derek Taylor

José Lezcano & Friends at Alumni Recital Hall in the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State KEENE – Dr. José Lezcano will perform at the Redfern Arts Center Alumni Recital Hall on Sunday, September 23, at 3:00 with KSC Faculty pianist & collaborative artist Dr. Christina Wright-Ivanona, violinist Jennifer Ellowitich, members of the Portland Chamber Music Festival, and guest Ecuadorean flutist Karla Ortega. The concert, entitled “A Garden of Musical Delights,” will present music for guitar and string, flute and strings, and flute and piano, in works from Italy, Cuba, and Ecuador.

Keene State’s Redfern Arts Center Fall Performances KEENE – Redfern’s 2018-19 Season, which runs from September 2018 to April 2019 opens with the annual celebration Redfern Season Kickoff Party on Thursday, September 13 from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. This year’s party moves onstage to the Main Theatre, inviting guests to eat, drink and connect behind-thescenes, exploring the space and its dynamic offerings from a unique perspective. Party goers will hear about the performing arts programs at Keene State, get highlights of the upcoming performance season and catch some pop-up performances in and around the theatre. The Season Kick Off party is free and open to the campus and community, no reservations are required. Memberships can be purchased by phone 358-2168 and online at keene.edu/ arts/redfern/. DANCE YaNOWsky (Saturday, September 22, 7:30 p.m., Main Theatre). The Redfern presents DANCE YaNOWsky, an evening of work by award-winning Boston Ballet choreographer, Yury Yanowsky, well known to Redfern patrons. A special dance piece, Origins, will feature MoCo Arts dance students, whose participation onstage builds off of an ongoing relationship shared between MoCo Arts and Yanowsky. The Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company (Friday, Sep-

piece (in their own medium) which will be unveiled at the Main Event. In Traditions with New Vision, enjoy other works by these students as they prepare their final “masterpieces.”

Pillow Cover by Eleanor Norton McAuley

Embroidery Exhibit at the Jaffrey Civic Center The Jaffrey Civic Center will be hosting an educational exhibit of American embroidery features crewel, needlepoint and cross stitch works from Friday, September 14th -Friday, October 12th in the ground floor Display Case Gallery. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, Sept. 21 from 5pm to 7pm. These stitcheries are on loan from the homes of Meredeth and Len Allen of Peterborough, Nancy and Ed Gagnon, Elly Miles and Bill McAuley, and Kay and Don Severance, all of Francestown. Stitched by various family members over the years, pieces are varied in style, format and complexity. They range from traditional cross stitch samplers to an original raised work design by Nancy’s mother, Irene Johnson Spear, a past president of the Maine Chapter of the American Embroiderer’s Guild. Most are done on various grades of linen or canvas mesh with wool

yarn, cotton or silk thread. In addition to framed works, the exhibit includes pillows, a covered doorstop, a Christmas stocking, and a miniature saddle blanket. Stitchers whose needlework is presented are: Meredeth Allen, Nancy Spear Gagnon, Eleanor Norton McAuley, Elly Miles, Madeline Severance, Irene Johnson Spear and Nona Helga Spear. Elly Miles, the display organizer and a Sharon Arts Center student, works primarily in watercolor and colored pencil, but likes to keep her hand in with the occasional stitchery. The Jaffrey Civic Center located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, parking in rear. For more information: 532-6527, e-mail us at info@jaffreyciviccenter.com.

Music Classes

The program features works sharing a sunny Italian lyricism. It includes the evergreen Vivaldi Concerto in D for Guitar & Strings, RV. 93, Luigi Boccherini’s elegant and exciting Guitar Quintet in D, with its fiery concluding Fandango, evoking 18 century Flamenco, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s magisterial Guitar Quintet, op. 143, composed for the Spanish guitar virtuoso, Andrés Segovia. Highlights include Lezcano’s “From the Garden to the Staircase” for flute and strings, which will be making its world premiere. His “Mojito, Guitar,

and String Quartet” - inspired by Cuban dance genres of the 1940s & 50s like the Cha-Cha-Cha and Bolero - makes its local premiere. Karla Ortega will perform the North American premiere of her father Carlos Ortega’s Piccolo Concerto, with Dr. Wright-Ivanova at the keyboard, who will also play continuo in the Vivaldi. Please join us for this thrilling, family-friendly musical event. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. For more information please call the box office at (603) 358-2168 or email boxoffice@keene.edu.

Jaffrey Civic Center Presents Jim Murphy Landscapes Exhibit The Jaffrey Civic Center will host an exhibit by Jim Murphy beginning September 10th through October 3rd. There will be an Opening Reception for the exhibit on Friday, September 21st from 5 pm to 7 pm. A painter of landscapes, Jim is inspired by the forests of Monadnock area. He has been a visiting artist at many schools in many area schools over the years, illustrated books and has taught drawing and painting. He has been serious about painting as far back as he can remember and studied studio art and art history in college. He is winner of numerous awards such as the Ewing Award. He primarily exhibits in New England and his works are in collections throughout the United States. His website is murphyarts.com Jim is also a singer/songwriter and can be found on ITunes, Spo-

tify and Youtube. He is currently working on his second album. He is also bandleader and guitarist in Murphy’s Blues. Murphy Blues is a eight member band. They have been actively performing throughout the region for the last 14 years. They concentrate on R&B, Soul, Funk, Blues and Rock, both standards and original songs. “I focus on exploring and expressing the environment around me. I concentrate on the study of color, of light breaking through darkness and the textures of the natural world. I have found landscape painting an important way for me to creates a space that expresses the pulse of the natural world as it vibrates through and around me. It’s a place for me to find that still place within”.

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Sports Shorts Amherst 12U All-Stars Finish Summer Season Junior Sabers Score Impressive 17-3 Record and 2 Tournament Championships.

New playground equipment has been installed at Clark School after repair and replacement of septic and site systems were completed during summer vacation.

BACK ROW: Coach Bob Hayes, #10 Max Haves (OF), #8 Brayden Hickman (OF), #7 Anthony Paolicelli (P/1B), Coach Rob McGrath, #99 Nick Nowak (P/3B), #10 Carter Hayes (1B), #00 Nolan Colby (SS/P), #13 Drew Reagan (OF/3B), Coach Matt Colby FRONT ROW: #9 Madux McGrath (P/3B), #22 Teddy Katsel (C/CF), #27 Matt Ulicny (C), #14 Chase McBride (2B/CF), #5 Dylan Boyer (OF/2B)

Schools Open Drive Carefully Back-to-school time means more pedestrians and bicyclists around schools, and that traffic can lead to tragedy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2016 there were 373 child pedestrians and 85 bicyclists were killed as a result of a motor vehicle crash. That same year NHTSA also reported that one of every five children under age 14 who were killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. Older kids are at even more risk: While making up only about a quarter of all kids age 0-19, they accounted for more than half of all child pedestrian fatalities. One likely factor is the proliferation of smartphones and headphones. A 2016 observa-

tional study by the nonprofit group Safe Kids Worldwide found that 1 in 4 high school students and 1 in 6 middle school students were distracted by headphones, a smartphone, or both while crossing the street, an increase from their 2013 study. “As students of all ages head back to school it is important for everyone to stay focused on their role in keeping our highways and sidewalks safe,” said AAA Northern New England public affairs manager Pat Moody. . AAA offers the following advice for motorists and parents to keep children safe as they navigate their way through school zones:

Show younger kids how it’s done by always crossing with them: Preschoolers should never cross the street alone. Parents should always hold their hand, and teach them to seek out a trusted adult or older sibling if a parent isn’t around. Teach children to be cautious, even with the right of way: When kids begin to cross the street on their own (usually in elementary school), they may have mastered the basics, but may not be savvy to the nuances, such as: A green light or walk signal does not guarantee it is safe to cross, only that you have the right to cross. For example, cars making a right turn at a red light might enter the crosswalk. You still must look left-right-left and ensure it is safe. Stopped cars can move suddenly. Make eye contact with the driver before stepping in front of or behind a running vehicle, to ensure they know you’re there. Drivers can’t see everything, and cars take time to stop. Never, ever walk into the street without looking first. Put down your phone. New Hampshire bans hand-held cell phone use while driving. Observe school-zone speed limits & bus etiquette: Drivers should always drive slowly in and around school areas. Some school zones have posted speed limits as low as 15 mph, but even if there are no signs, motorists should go no faster than 25 mph, leaving more time to react and reducing the risk of death or injury if a pedestrian is hit. Find a safe spot to drop off & pick up your student: If you’re driving your child to school, plan ahead about where you’re dropping them off. Don’t do it where they’ll have to cross the street. If the drop-off spot is crowded, never have them jump out into traffic, even if it appears to be stopped. Likewise, when picking up, don’t double-park and force your child to navigate a line of arriving and departing cars to get to you, or park across the street and make them cross without your assistance. If you are helping them cross the street, find a space to park legally; leaving a double-parked car unattended is always unsafe and almost always illegal. For more information visit AAA.com/DontDriveDistracted.

Souhegan High School Robotics Team Needs Your Help! AMHERST – “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology” (FIRST) was founded by entrepreneur & inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 to inspire students to pursue engineering and science careers. “If we expect to remain the world leader, we must put more emphasis into mathematics and science at the high school level.” The FIRST robotics program enables high school students to work handin-hand with professional engineers to solve a complex challenge. The program incorporates the excitement of a sporting competition to inspire high school students to seek careers in engineering, mathematics, and the sciences. The Souhegan High School FIRST Robotics team is in urgent need of mechanical design, mechanical assembly, and software experienced mentors. The team is critically short of mechanical designers and “handy” volunteers to transform a FIRST provided kit of parts into a

competition robot. The software team uses the Java programming language to integrate a vast array of functions supplied by WPI. Team meetings begin on Wednesday, October 3rd. The robotics team meets once a week through the rest of 2018 to prepare students for the upcoming competition. The FIRST Robotics Competition challenge is released in January and changes every year. The team designs, assembles, and tests a competition robot in six weeks and competes in two district competitions in March in the New England area. The Souhegan High School FIRST Robotics team was the 2014 Granite State District champion, 2015 Granite State District finalist, and 2018 UNH District finalist! Interested individuals willing to support this noble activity are encouraged to contact Brian Walters (bfwalters@comcast.net or 4248360) for more information.

Seeking Volunteers for Souhegan Community Council AMHERST – The Souhegan Cooperative School Board is currently seeking nominations for candidates to represent Amherst and Mont Vernon as Community Representatives on the Souhegan Community Council. Interested citizens must submit a letter of interest to the Souhegan Cooperative School Board by no later than September 12th. Serving on the Souhegan Community Council is an amazing opportunity for committed citizens to get involved directly with our high school. Our Community Council has been recognized nationally as a model for practicing democratic de-

cision-making that is inclusive of all voices in the school including students, faculty and citizens. The purpose of Community Council is to govern all school affairs, consistent with school board policy, state policy, or administrative regulations established with the Superintendent of schools. The council serves as a link between the community, students, the school board and the faculty of Souhegan. Interested candidates should send all nomination requests to:   James Manning, Chair, Souhegan Cooperative School Board: jmanning@sprise.com. #livethe6

Amherst Resident Honored as Recipient of Red Sox Service Scholarship

New Hampshire Red Sox Service Scholarship recipients pose for a photo during a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park before the Red Sox-Minnesota Twins game on July 26.

SHS Boys Soccer Drops First Two in Early Season Competition

8/30/18 Amherst

8/24/18 Peterborough

SHS Bow

Sabers v. Con-Val Regional HS

Goalkeepers SHS - Ethan Ramm

SHS CVHS

1 0 1

2 0 3

FT 0 4

Goalkeepers SHS - Ethan Ramm Ryan Lockitt

11 saves 4 saves

CVHS – Mather Kipka

4 saves

Time 30min 48min 52min 61min

Team Goal CVHS Colby Knight CVHS Finn Wegemueller CVHS Evan Merwede CVHS Evan Merwede

SHS CVHS

0 wins - 1 loss - 0 draws 1 win - 0 losses - 0 draws

John Wooden said it best, “You can learn a page from a win, but you can learn a book from a loss.” The Sabers came home with a heavy book tonight! Top notch effort was never a question from our boys though, as every single player was sweat drenched at the end. A couple of non-contact injuries and one contact injury shifted our squad around a bit, and everyone is getting used to some slightly different systems. ConVal retained their strong athletic style, which put our squad under pressure immediately. Ethan Ram made several great early saves, and then in the last 20 min-

Assist Zach Kriebel Unassisted Rhett Landers unassisted

utes of the first half we had our feet under us, even on that greasy pitch! Passes were connected, patterns of play employed, and chances created in that section of the match. At the start of the second, pressure high up the pitch limited early CV success, and created a couple of interesting opportunities for the Sabers. Not enough on the day, while strong opponents in blue were able to use their speed and strength to power the ball their way! The Sabers will come back next week with a renewed sense of self, ready to defend the fort! Follow us http://twitter.com/SouheganSoccer

BOSTON, MA– Annemarie Edvalson of Amherst was recognized as a recipient of the New Hampshire Red Sox Service Scholarship during a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park before the Red Sox-Minnesota Twins game on July 26. The program awarded students from public high schools across New Hampshire with $1,000 scholarships towards their college education based on academic performance, financial aid eligibility, and demonstrated community service. The scholarship recipients were congratulated on the field at Fenway Park by Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy and Red Sox Executive Vice President Troup Parkinson. CEO and Chairman of Jenzabar Bob Maginn, Chairman of New England Ford Dealer Advertising representing Ford Motor Company Fund David Abatsis, and Sox Service Scholarship Committee Member Amanda Heglin were also on hand for the ceremony.

Sabers v. Bow 1 0 5

2 1 2

FT 1 7 12 saves

Bow –

J. Richwalsky C. Griffin

4 saves 3 saves

Time 6min 18min 20min 22min 30min 52min 54min 67min

Team Goal Bow M. Selleck Bow D. Wells Bow D. Welle Bow D. Leuchtilog Bow D. Wells Bow D. Wells SHS Michael Estabrook Bow P. Vanham

Assist unassisted E. Berrigan A. Westenberg unassisted unassisted unassisted Chris Weeden unassisted

SHS Bow

0 wins - 2 losses - 0 draws 2 wins - 1 loss - 0 draws

The strength and power of the Bow athletes was certainly a force in this match. BHS scored in the 6th minute, never to look back. Their direct style pushed the Sabers onto the back foot consistently in the first half, and the hard work of defending couldn’t hold on. The second half was a different story however, as Ethan Ramm continued his excellent performance between the pipes. The very smart play of a variety of Saber athletes put together several very interesting patches of long possession, creating some wonderful opportunities. One of those amazing passing pieces culminated in a great decision by the Freshman Chris Weeden, making the decisive pin point cross

rather than taking a shot. His cross was placed perfectly for Michael Estabrook, who still had a ton of work to do to finish it off, as he struck it perfectly on his head into the top left corner of the goal. Clearly the team physicality, connection of passes, and overall desire to compete in the 2nd half was a difference maker. Looking forward to seeing that level in training and in matches to come. The 2nd Team fought valiantly in a 1-3 loss today, with Tyler Moran making several stellar saves and Cristian Rodas playing brilliantly! Follow us http://twitter.com/ SouheganSoccer

Local Swimmers Compete in End of Season Championships MANCHESTER – Congratulations to Executive Swim Club athletes competing in season-ending Championship meets. Qualified swimmers competed in the New England Senior Championships over the weekend of July 12-15, held at Brown University. The meet was held in long course meters. Area swimmers represented were: Alex Bedard, who was seventh in the 100 meter Breaststroke, 1:07.48. Bedard, a Bates College Senior to be, also competed in the 50 Freestyle. Jack Januario, who scored 81 points in seven events, included his 800 meter Freestyle (8:32.29), which

qualifies him for Junior Nationals. He also finished fourth in the 200 meter Freestyle (1:57.71), sixth in both the 200 meter Backstroke (2:10.18), and 1500 meter Freestyle (16:33.31). Januario later competed at USA Swimming Futures Championships in Richmond, VA, August 2-6, where he added the 200 meter Backstroke Junior time of 2:08.86. Also competing at New England Seniors were Kyra Chen (six events), and Tess White, who was awarded the New England Swimming Scholarship Award. Other area swimmers competing were Aidan Dauider, Matt Rantala, and Lauren

Brennan. The Executive finished in fifth place which included wins by both Lindsey Wagner and Allegra Walker. Those two combined with Emma Schulman and Grace Walker to win the 400 meter Medley Relay with a time of 4:22.95, and to set a new New England Swimming record.  Competing the following weekend at Harvard University for the New England Age Groups, ages 1114 was Kylie Donoghue, 12, was also a top eight finalist in the 100 meter Breaststroke (1:24.64), and 200 meter Breaststroke (5th, 3:02.03), and Mia Januario (1500 meter Free-

style 19:43.35, and 800 meter Freestyle 10:12.62 ). Morgan Daudier also competed in three individual events. Also having a summer of successful meets and many personal bests were Connor Donoghue (400, 800, and 1500 Freestyle events), Alexa Leary (100 and 200 Butterfly events), and Brady Donoghue (Breaststroke and Freestyle events), Elaine Danas, and Alice Danas. The team is gearing up for the short course season in September. They train at the Executive Health and Sports Center in Manchester.

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Obituaries JOHN LINCOLN GLEASON John “Jack” NH. Gleason died AuThe joys of gust 15, 2018. He his life were his had bone marrow family and praccancer for three ticing veteriyears and died nary medicine. from renal comHe had a proplications. found interest He is survived in nature, espeby his wife Jan, cially plant and son Jeffrey of San tree life. After Francisco, CA, his retirement, daughter and he loved volunson in law, Wren teering, one of and David Hayes, his favorite pass of Exeter, NH, times. He served and grand chilon the Amherst dren Tanager and Conser vat ion Bower Hayes, his Commission for siblings Sandra nine years, the Jack Gleason Green, of Ashville, NH Co-operative NY, Kristine Gleason, of Findley’s Extension’s Continuing Education Lake, NY, Karen and Larry Burnett Committee for ten years, The NH of Columbus, IN. Board of Veterinary Medicine for Jack was born in Westfield, NY five years, the Board of NH AuduDecember 2, 1943. He was prede- bon Chapter in Nashua, and was the ceased by his sister, Shirley K. Glea- steward of the Ponemah Bog Sancson, and his parents, John S. and tuary, where he loved to give guidDorothy C. Gleason. ed tours. He was Audubon’s VolunHe was raised on a large dairy teer of the year. He was a Master farm with registered Holsteins in Gardener and a Natural Resource NY State. It was a sixth generation Steward with UNH, and enjoyed all farm and was the foundation for types of gardening at his home. his broad interest in plants and anHis joy, passion for life and his imals. sense of humor will always be reHe graduated from Chautau- membered by his family, colleagues, qua High School, earned a Bache- employees, and friends. lor of Science at Cornell UniversiA private family burial was held. ty, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine In lieu of flowers, if you wish, a dofrom Cornell University, and com- nation can be made to the Dana pleted an Internship at the Animal Farber Cancer Institute, 450 BrookMedical Center, Manhattan, NY. line Ave. Boston, MA 02115, or NH He owned and operated the Am- Audubon Society, 84 Silk Farm Rd, herst Animal Hospital in Amherst, Concord NH 03301.

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. The polls will be open from 6AM to 8PM at Souhegan High School.

Absentee ballots are available to registered voters of the town. NH law requires that you vote in person at the polls unless you declare one of the following absences:

1) You plan to be absent on election day from the town where you are domiciled. 2) You cannot appear in public because of observance of a religious commitment. 3) You are unable to vote due to a disability. 4) You cannot appear at any time during polling hours at the polling place because an employment obligation. For the purposes of this application, the term “employment” shall include the care of children and infirm adults, with or without compensation. Any person who votes or attempts to vote using an absentee ballot who is not entitled to vote by absentee ballot shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. RSA 657:24

Absentee ballots may be requested in person at the town clerk’s office from 9AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday and Tuesday night from 4:30 to 6:30 and up to 5PM on Monday, Sept.10 , 2018. They must be returned by 5PM on Election Day, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Absentee ballots may be requested by mail by submitting an application to our office. Absentee ballots may be mailed to the Town Clerk’s office or delivered in person. If the voter cannot return the ballot, a family member may return the ballot but an Absentee Ballot Return Form (RSA 657:17) must be signed. Absentee ballots cannot be returned to other departments in the Town Hall and will not be accepted by other department employees. Applications can be found at www.amherstnh.gov and scanned and emailed to ndemers@amherstnh.gov, or mailed to:

MICHAEL J. O’MARA

Town Clerk PO Box 960 Amherst NH 03031 Or picked up at the office during regular business hours.

The Final Years of Amherst’s Militia Company – Part 3

ance and discipline – particularly appearance. Oh how he loved fancy uniforms! The “independent” (of any town) companies, such as cavalry and artillery, and voluntary companies had special uniforms. Uniforms were self-funded and self-designed. In news articles about musters, year-after-year there was enthusiastic mention of uniforms, but the regular militia companies were barely given a mention. In 1827, the Amherst and Merrimack Rifle Companies were singled out for being “in complete uniforms.” That same year, “the Infantry Companies” were praised, for being “also much improved, being nearly all uniform in a part of their dress.” In 1835, when muster was in Nashua, the editor praised uniformed groups including Amherst’s Rifle Company, and added: “The militia appeared as usual – a motley group, but [did] their duty as well, as under the circumstances, could be expected.” In 1837, the newspaper reported that “our own Amherst Rifle Company” had earned high praise from the Inspector and “there are none that take the precedence of it.” In 1839, “the Rifle Company of Amherst [had] an entire new and elegant uniform of the most modern fashion; [and] the Lafayette Light Infantry were also much improved in their appearance by their new red plumes.”

Sham Fights

Another military aspect of musters most years was a “sham fight” in the afternoon. In the early years, this was accepted as valid training. However, starting as early as 1828, the newspaper editors of Amherst and Nashua were routinely negative, questioning its effectiveness – yet sometimes begrudgingly admitting that sham fights were a key component of what folks considered a “good muster.” Another aspect of their reporting, year-afteryear, was to explicitly remark when there had been no resulting deaths or serious injuries. Evidently, these fights were dangerous indeed. (In 1826 on the 4th of July in Amherst, someone from the Rifle Company shot – probably accidentally – and killed a fellow soldier during the entertainment white saluting with volleys in full view of everyone, but it was never ascertained who pulled that particular trigger, as the man

tried for it was acquitted.) In 1833, the Cabinet commented on “the troops ... marshalled on opposite sides, and ‘popping away’ at each other”: “The practice of fantastic dresses, in imitation of Indians, &c. may serve to please the multitude of lookers-on – but is of no use, and only serves to render more ridiculous a scene sufficiently farcical in itself without.” In 1837, the “sham action being rather a fanciful display of imaginary prowess, than a skillful representation of real action, and of doubtful utility, yet it was performed with great animation and zeal ... It served greatly to recreate the men and boys, while it terrified the women and horses – and we were happy to add that no bones were broken or blood was shed to mar the pleasure of the scene, although there were some whiskers and very much powder burned, with a confounding clattering noise of muskets, big drums, great guns, and bass horns, for a couple of hours.” In 1839 at Nashua, “great caution [was] used to keep the soldiers from being too valiant, and by a very wise, though very unsoldier-like order, that not a ramrod should be drawn, there was not … the slightest accident … After the sham fight, there was some firing on the line, and the regiment was then dismissed, when the companies commenced firing ‘on their own hook’ – and merry rattling they made of it.” In 1840 at Milford, in the “sham fight there was much bustle, noise, and burning of powder, to the amusement of [the soldiers] themselves and a numerous audience, who looked on with admiration at the skill and bravery manifested by the bold and adventurous warriors in their feats of chivalry. [Do I detect a hint of sarcasm?] But we are happy to add no blood was shed – no lives were lost – and nothing occurred to mar the scene – but a little too much plenty of strong drink, and its visible effects upon many of the spectators.” In 1844 at Amherst, “the usual farce of a sham fight was performed with admirable precision, confusion, noise and hubbub. The great guns roared like a thunder storm, and the muskets kept up a continuous cracking until the powder was all burnt.” Another aspect of musters was that in some years there were companies of boys, which must have

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been unofficial but were allowed to parade. In 1833, when the muster was at Dunstable (now Nashua) our local editor “would advise officers, if they have any regard to their own dignity, and parents, if they have any regard for their children, to abolish in future the companies of boys, tricked out in fanciful dresses, with tin swords, from the parade – if they do not wish to spoil the boys and make the whole business a mere childish play.” (Well, that was his opinion, and I bet it was not generally shared.)

Unsavory Activities

All sorts of vendors – and operators of illegal businesses – took advantage of the huge crowds at musters. In 1823, when the muster was held at Amherst, the newspaper simply reported that there were no disturbances and less inebriation and spirit of strife. Over the decades, the newspaper editor got more and more strident in his rants against licentiousness. But (just speculating here) if the populace had objected as strongly, surely something would have been done to curtail them. After all, there were plenty of officers with guns around for enforcement. In 1844, the Selectmen of Amherst did actively and somewhat effectively work to curb public intoxication. In 1833 at Dunstable, N.H., “The usual concomitants of the muster field were present in abundance – men, women, children, pedlers, auctioneers, gamblers, grog-booths and grog-drinkers! These in fact were the most conspicuous part of the parade – and their ‘manoeuvres’ attracted more attention than did those of the military. The consequent noise and dissipation which prevailed renders it evident that the temperance reformation has not yet effected its ‘perfect work.’ The ladies were uncommonly numerous, attractive, delightful and delighted.” In 1834 at Amherst, “The [muster] attracted an unusual assemblage of spectators, pedlers, rumsellers, rumdrinkers and gamblers; whose noise, ribaldry, intoxication and violation of the laws in the face and eyes of the authorities was disgraceful to the place, to the occasion, to those especially engaged in it, and to all who looked on and tolerated it. We leave it to the people to judge whether there be more good than

evil derived from making a muster.” In 1838 at Merrimack, “Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of the scene, but the nuisance of the unlicensed licentiousness of auctioneer pedlers and vendors of ardent spirits, who swarm around all our public celebrations, civil, military, literary and religious, to the annoyance of all present, and the disgrace of the State.” In 1839 at Nashua, “The day was honored, of course, by all the accompaniments of a ‘country muster,’ pedlers, sights, oysters, gamblers, fighting, drinking, &c.” Those oysters are a rare mention of food available to the public. In 1841, when reporting about the muster at Hollis, the newspaper was more snarky than usual, taking aim at regular people. “Among the spectators of the militia’s sham fight … were all the usual concomitants of a muster field – from the soldiers of the revolution, who fought their battles over again, in garrulous description of the perils of real war in which they had participated; to the past officers and soldiers of the regiment ... who had, in their own view, seen more service, and been more efficient soldiers than any now on the field; the exempts, in abundance, whose disabilities for the duties of a soldier, from effeminacy, inclination, infirmity of body or mind, rendered them unfit for the healthful exercises of the ranks, were nevertheless doing field-duty in exhibition much less praise worthy and reputable; numerous youths under the age and stature for enrollment, expectant of soon filling up the ranks, and of bearing in their persons, the titles, the plumes and tinsels of officers; the pedlers, gamblers, rum-dispensers; together with the rowdies, who, after partaking of the stimulants of the former, engage in uproarious upsetting of their iniquitous apparatus, to the amusement of some and the broken heads of others – and last of all, the ladies, ever the friends of the brave, exhibit themselves, in approbation and for the encouragement of the soldiers, whenever assembled to manifest their readiness to defend their country’s liberties and their rights.” In 1844 at Amherst, “On the whole, this military jubilee passed off with as little of the usual disorder, vice and profligacy, as could be expected from such an incon-

Michael J. asked for the time, O’Mara, 30, of he would give you Amherst, NH, his watch. died suddenly on Michael was August 8, 2018. predeceased He was born in by his paternal Norwood, MA on grandparents, March 23, 1988, James and Barbaa beloved son of ra O’Mara. James M. O’Mara, In addition to Jr. and Patricia A. his parents, family (Ralph) O’Mara of members include Amherst. Michael two sisters and a graduated from brother, Alyssa Bishop GuerO’Mara, Shannon tin High School, O’Mara and PatClass of 2007 and rick O’Mara, all of earned his deAmherst; his magree in accounting ternal grandparfrom Suffolk Unients, William and Michael O’Mara versity in 2011. Patricia Ralph of Michael made his Dedham, MA; and home in Amherst for most of his many aunts, uncles and cousins. life. He was currently employed by A mass of Christian burial was the Taggart Ice Company, Nash- celebrated at St. John Neumann ua, NH and formerly had worked Church, Merrimack. Burial will for Amherst Paint, LLC, for many be private. Arrangements are in years. the care of Smith & Heald FunerHe loved working on his truck, al Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. enjoyed hiking, kayaking and the In lieu of flowers, donations may simple pleasure of being outdoors. be made to New Futures, 10 Ferry He was a loyal son, brother, grand- St. Concord, NH 03301. To share son, nephew, cousin, and friend. He a memory or offer a condolence, was the kind of friend that, if you please go to www.smith-heald.com gruous assembly ... for a spree. The rumsellers and gamblers made their appearance as usual; but by the vigilance of the Selectmen, aided by the commander of the regiment, they were required to remove their stands from the field; yet the former made shift to dispose of sufficient of their ammunition from their secret retreats, to overload many, who ‘went off’ essentially intoxicated, while others, well charged, exploded in vociferations nearly equal to those of the military.” In 1845 the Selectmen at Hollis may have followed this example because the editor reported seeing no liquor sellers there and “though we saw some young men making rather an uninteresting exhibition of rowdyism, we saw but few intoxicated. There were some of the frail sisterhood, leading captive silly young men. And … there was a very respectable display of blacklegs [and] young men, and young lads, whom we saw losing their money there ... The roulette table, props and dice, were the prominent games ... There was no sham-fight, and the dullest muster seen here for many a year, broke up early. Our companies were parading the street at home by sundown.” In 1847, toughs traveled from Lowell by train to Nashua for muster and got into fisticuffs before they even left the depot.

Final Muster

The final militia muster – three regiments instead of just the usual one because now they were comprised only of voluntary companies – took place at Amherst in 1850, and what a doozy it was. The rainy weather put a damper on the positive military aspects and exacerbated the negative civilian aspects. According to the Cabinet, muster day “presented a motley mixture of

mud, militia, music and misery – such a mixture as we pray may never again mar the usual comfort of our peaceful and quiet village. The 5th, 9th and 22d Regiments were here in all their glory, and so were all the loafers contained in the several towns represented in these Regiments, and those of others spued upon us by other towns and States. The rains descended, and the floods came – gamblers, pedlers, liquors ... Most of the companies arrived the previous evening, but owing to the sad condition of the weather, not a drum was heard until nigh eight on the morning of the great assembling, when the companies began to show their colors, and mingle their music with the other discordant elements of the day and occasion. … During the day, there were repeated rows and fights among the blacklegs in and around the Nutt tavern (at 101 Boston Post Road), in attempting to suppress one of which the Sheriff of the county narrowly escaped with his life, being cornered, and attacked by several reckless beings with knives – and it was not till companies of troops were ordered to the spot that the riot was suppressed and order restored. Knives were freely used and some bad blood spilled in the affray. One man was seriously injured, but the rumor of his death is probably unfounded.” Thus ended the militia era in our part of N.H. The following year, 1851, the county agricultural fair was held on the big Common of Amherst Village. The Cabinet crowed: “Hurrah for Cattle Show! Training is gone, muster is gone, and we are glad of it; but the Cattle Show, may it live forever!” Do you suppose other town’s people agreed with him?

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AAUW Southern NH Branch Kickoff Meeting Wags to Whiskers Festival MERRIMACK – Bring your dog and family for a day of fun at the Wags to Whiskers Festival on Saturday, September 15 from 11am to 3pm at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, NH. Admission $10 per person, children under 17 free with all proceeds to benefit the pets awaiting adoption at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua. The Granite State Disc Dogs will be performing with their high flying dogs, there will be an agility demonstration, along with some equipment your dog can try, as well as flyball team! New this year is The Pup Cup, a competition of tricks and commands with the winner in the large dog and small dog catego-

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AMHERST – The Southern NH Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold their Fall Kick-off Meeting at Parkhurst Place, 11 Veterans Road, Amherst on Tuesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the organization and what it does. Members of the branch live in southeastern NH including the following communities: Amherst, Atkinson, Dover, Exeter, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, and Wilton. The evening will begin with a social time with light refreshments followed by a brief overview of the goals of AAUW and the focus of the local branch. An interesting variety

of programs and events are planned for the months ahead including the Women Run! program encouraging women to run for office at the local and state levels scheduled for Wednesday, September 26. Please join us to hear about other activities planned and being considered for 2018-19. Founded in 1881, AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. AAUW is a non-partisan non-political organization that never endorses candidates or specific parties. Those interested in learning more about the organization contact Susan Hoover at susnhoover@aol.com or 603-213-6601.

September 26, Amherst Town Library ments will be served. Founded in 1881, the American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. AAUW is a non-partisan non-political organization that never endorses candidates or specific parties. The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation invests in opportunity and equality for women and girls in New Hampshire through research, education, advocacy, grantmaking, and philanthropy. For information about the program contact Event Coordinator Pauline Landrigan at pauline. landrigan@gmail.com or 429-1857. For more information about AAUW contact Susan Hoover at susnhoover@aol.com or 213-6601.

Join Newcomers and Meet Recent Arrivals and Long Time Residents Amherst Area Newcomers Club is a non-profit, social group for women of the Souhegan Valley. We are open to anyone, whether you are new to the area or have been here for years. Joining Newcomers is a way to meet other recent arrivals & long-time residents. You will have opportunities to participate in social, educational, & community activities. Annual dues are $20. We have monthly general events for all members. Some of our interest groups are Bible study, Bunco, Book

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Saturday, September 8th, 9-3: Portraits in Silhouettes to Benefit the Amherst Junior Women’s Club will be at the Amherst Old Home Days at the Brick School 1 School St. Amherst. Hand cut by mother-daughter artists Jean & Marcella Comerford, these lovely matted portraits make a wonderful gift for the holidays. Don’t wait to sign up and secure your 10 minute time slot; children only need to sit for 5 minutes and the artists are experienced with wiggly little ones! Sign up at www.ajwcnh.org, the Amherst Junior’s facebook page or at Sign Up Genius: Saturday, September 22nd, 8-1: Amherst Town Yard Sale to benefit the Amherst Junior Women’s Club:   Many homes in Amherst will be participating in this town wide yard sale. The complete list of addresses and highlights of sale items will be available at www.ajwcnh.org, Amherst Junior’s Facebook page and Moulton’s Market 10 Main St, Amherst. Time to score some treasures!

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Women Run!

Ever considered running for local or state office? The Southern New Hampshire Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has partnered with the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation to bring the Foundation’s Women Run! program to Amherst. Women Run! is New Hampshire’s only statewide, nonpartisan program focused on inspiring more women to run for state and local office. The public is invited to attend this free event where you can expect to hear from a panel of local women who are already serving in elected office and learn about the latest data around women’s political participation. This timely program will take place on Wednesday, September 26 at 6:30 PM at the Amherst Town Library. Light refresh-

ries being crowned champs. There will be many dog friendly vendors, Kitty City with feline oriented fun, a Kids Zone with carnival style games and prizes, food and beer. Check out the huge raffle of awesome items, and did we mention meet and greets with shelter dogs and puppies available for adoption? This event is held rain or shine. All proceeds will help the shelter provide food, vaccines, and medical care for the 3,000 + animals that the Humane Society serves every year. Learn more at www.hsfn.org/ wags or follow the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ events/142365706627674/

Groups, Charity, Crafts, Couples Group, Golf, Hiking, Movie Groups, Lunch Group, Poker, Mom/Grandma & child playgroup, & pub night. Most interest groups meet monthly. New interest groups are added every year. We have some groups that meet at night & others are daytime. Our annual kickoff is September 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, email us at nhnewcomers@gmail.com. For more information, check out our website at nhnewcomers.com. Come join the fun!

Restoration of the American Chestnut Tree The Nashua Historical Society will be presenting a program on Restoration of the American Chestnut Tree Tuesday, September 18, 7:30 p.m. Join Wildlife Biologist, Curt Laffin, as he discusses the history, demise, and restoration of the American chestnut tree that once dominated eastern U.S. forests. This magnificent and valuable resource was almost lost due to an

CAST Committee with funding to prevent youth substance misuse, including prescription drugs, marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol. “The Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley CAST Committee has been working diligently to strategically develop the infrastructure within Souhegan Valley in an effort prevent substance misuse in the Souhegan Valley, promote healthy choices among youth, and educate, support and strengthen families. The DFC grant award will help to solidify these efforts among youth and families; key stakeholders and community leaders in Souhegan Valley. This includes strengthening youth engagement of the CAST

David and Glynis Citarelli of Amherst are elated to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary-Catherine Rose, to Cody Mitchell Wright, son of Mr. Daniel Wright and Mrs.Kelly Boring of Medina, New York. Mary-Catherine is a graduate of Souhegan High School in Amherst and Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She is a Public Relations Specialist at Hollywood Agency in Hingham, Massachusetts. Cody is a graduate of Western Hills High School in Fort Worth, Texas and Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Cody is pursuing his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at Northeastern University Graduate Studies program Boston MA. He is the Chief Operations Officer at Eye Health Services in Weymouth, Massachusetts. An October 2018 wedding is planned.

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imported disease, chestnut blight. Now the American Chestnut Foundation may be on the verge of restoring it locally and throughout its historic range. For information on the American Chestnut Foundation, visit: acf.org. The Nashua Historical Society is located at 5 Abbott Street, Nashua. For information, please visit: www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org. or call 603-883-0015.

Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) Holds Information Session NASHUA - The Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) is hosting an Information Session to present fall courses on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Reception Room of the Dion Center at Rivier University located on Clement Street (off South Main St), Nashua. Seniors can choose from more than 67 five-week and 10-week courses with two start dates. First term courses begin on September 4 and end on October 15; second term courses begin October 16 and end November 19. There are no learning prerequisites, no tests and no credits earned. Membership for the ten-weeks of courses is $130.00 and includes the use of the Muldoon Health and Fitness Center, Regina Library, and Dion Dining Center. Deadline to register for fall semester is Friday, August 17. Members may participate in up to five courses each term. Course topics include enrichment, personal development, film, fine arts/arts

and crafts, fitness, health, history, literature, music, politics and world religions, science, technology and writing. Twenty- five of the courses are new for fall. There are three one-session enrichment classes which do not count toward the fivecourse limit. The RISE program, tailored for “learning in retirement,” is in its twenty-first year. Individuals over age 55 are welcome to learn more about RISE, meet with facilitators and register with a check for the fall semester at the August 16 Information Session. Course brochures are available online, at local libraries and senior centers, and at the RISE office at Rivier University, which is in Memorial Hall, Room 126, on Main Street. Seniors can view and download a brochure from the RISE website www.rivier.edu/rise and/or http www.facebook.com/RISE1997. Additional information is available by calling (603) 897-8623.

Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley CAST Coalition Awarded Drug-Free Communities Grant MILFORD - Marking the 20 year anniversary of the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant awards, President Trump announced $90.9 million in grants to 731 local drug prevention coalitions. Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley’s Community Action for Safe Teens Committee (CAST) is very pleased to be receiving this $625,000 grant over the next five years to continue the work of keeping youth healthy, happy and substance free. This year’s group represents the largest number of single-year grantees since the program’s founding. The DFC grant will provide BGCSV’s

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Youth Empowerment and Service (YES) team. The youth involvement is a critical piece of this effort and we are fortunate to have an existing foundation of emerging youth leaders as part of the team” says Monica Gallant, BGCSV Director of Prevention Services. The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997, is the Nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. Directed by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the DFC Program provides grants to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local

partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use. The Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley CAST Committee serves the towns of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Lyndeborough, Mason, Milford, Mont Vernon and Wilton. The next CAST meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12th from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at Milford Ambulance Center, all are welcome to attend. For more information contact Monica Gallant at Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley at 6721002 ext. 39.

Amadon – Durica Christie and Justin Parker of Concord and Scott Durica of Merrimack announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Durica of Concord to Brendan Amadon of Amherst. Brendan is the son of Sheila Amadon of Amherst and Tony Amadon of Deering. Emily is a 2017 graduate of John Stark Regional High School and presently is a hospital corpsman in the US Navy. Brendan is a 2016 graduate of Souhegan High School, Amherst. His future plans include joining the US Marines after the wedding. The wedding is planned for December 2018.

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Church News Congregational Church of Amherst Kicks Off Fall Activities AMHERST – Fall activities at the Congregational Church of Amherst kicked off with a return to 10:00 Sunday worship services on September 2. Nursery care for children through age 2 during the worship service is available weekly. On Rally Sunday, September 9, church school classes for children from pre-kindergarten through grade 4 will begin and a picnic on church grounds will take place after the service. Children attend the first portion of the worship service and go to their classes after the children’s message. During August the church school has been involved in collecting school supplies to be distributed through SHARE. The fall calendar also features programs for youth and adults. The Senior High Youth Group (SHYG) meets on Sunday evenings and participates in a variety of activities, the most ambitious of which is a mission trip in June. This summer’s trip took a group of high school stu-

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Mont Vernon Historical Society News The museum will be open September 8 and October 12 (both Saturdays) from 1-4 p.m. It will then close for the season. There is no charge to visit though donations are accepted.

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4 S. Main Street, Mont Vernon Pastor: Reverend Judith Bryant Telephone: 673-3500 Email: montvernonchurch@comcast.net Website: www.montvernonchurch.org

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Please join us for Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, for children aged 4 – 12 years, will begin on October 7. Our monthly Community Dinners are 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. Our next monthly free Community Dinner at Mont Vernon Congregational Church, 4 South Main Street, Mont Vernon, will take place on Thursday, September 20 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner is open and free to all, donations happily accepted but not required. On the menu for September: Roast Pork with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Artisan Bread, and Finger Desserts. Please join us. For more information, call 673-3500.

A personalized plaque may be ordered for your home or given as a gift. They are suitable for old homes and new. You choose the wording. There are two shapes and three sizes available with the prices ranging from $40-60. Order forms available at the Mont Vernon General Store, Daland Memorial Library, and Selectmen’s Office in the Town Hall. Payments need to accompany each order. Money raised will be used for ongoing preservation projects. Interested in learning more about the history of the town? Consider becoming a docent in the museum. Teens and adults welcome. On the job training! For more information contact Museum Curator Sandy Kent at slkent57@gmail.com. Support the society and become a member. Annual dues per person are as follows: adults $20; 18 and younger $5; lifetime $200. Join when visiting the museum when open, or mail to the Mont Vernon Historical Society, PO Box 15, Mont Vernon, NH. Please include name(s), mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. Make checks out to the Mont Vernon Historical Society. Questions? Contact, President Eloise Carleton at eloise_carleton@comcast. net; Museum Curator Sandy Kent at slkent57@gmail.com; Program Director and Assistant Museum Curator Mary Jo Marcely at Hannahsgarden@hotmail.com.

Mont Vernon Student Receives NH Automotive Association Scholarship

Milford United Methodist Church to Hold Conversations on Racism, Culture, and Justice

The New Hampshire Automotive Education Foundation (NHAEF) announced that Taylor Hobbs of Mont Vernon was awarded a scholarship to be used at NH Community Colleges for Automotive Technology, Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology or Collision Repair for the 2018-2019 school year.Since its inception, the NHAEF has awarded $365,500 in scholarships.

MV School Board Announces Unassigned Fund Balance

New Library Workshop Vision

MONT VERNON - The Mont Vernon School Board and Superintendent Adam Steel have announced that there is an unassigned fund balance of $204,817 in the unassigned fund balance for the 20172018 fiscal year at their August 9, 2018 school board meeting. The board discussed that $50,000 from that amount is allotted for

The Mont Vernon Library Trustees announce the hiring of the architectural firm DSK Architects + Planners for the preliminary vision of the future library. Join the team from DSK, the Mont Vernon Library Trustees and the staff of the Daland Memorial Library for a workshop style meeting on Thursday, September 13 from 6:30pm-

8:00pm in the Mont Vernon Village School MPR to provide public input to be used for the development of the new library vision. We welcome your ideas and contributions. Don’t miss your chance to help create the library space of the future. Open to Mont Vernon residents. All ages welcome. Questions? Call the library at 673-7888

will meet on Monday, Sept.. 17th @ 6:00pm. For more information call the library at 673-7888.

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Warrant Article #5 from the 2018 ballot for the capital reserve fund that will be used to replace the school roof in 2020 or 2021. The remaining balance of $154,817 will be used to offset taxes this fall. Surplus funds came primarily from special education savings and unanticipated excess revenue.

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

After School Junior Book Clubs

Back to school, back to book clubs! Junior Book Clubs are back at the library just in time for the start of school. Miss JoAnn has picked amazing books and activities this year! Books are available to borrow at the library starting in September. Groups will meet on Wednesdays after school from 4-5pm for a snack, book discussion, and craft. Meetings begin in October. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call or stop in the library to sign up. Questions? Call 673-7888

Which group are you in?

Eager Readers: 1st & 2nd Grade (1st Wed. of the month) Bonkers for Books: 3rd & 4th Grade (2nd Wed. of the month) Page Turners: 5th & 6th Grade (3rd Wed. of the month)

In the Middles: 7th & 8th Grade (4th Wed. of the month) Eat Your Word: High-school (1st Friday of the month) Adult Craft Night: Watercolor Sunflowers Be creative! Come paint sunflowers at the library on Tuesday, September 11th from 7:00-8:30pm. We’ll provide all the painting supplies and light instruction. Walk away with a sunflower and a painting at the end of the evening! Registration required. Space is limited to 10.Call 673-7888 to save your spot!

Cookbook Club: The Victory Garden

If you love cookbooks, cooking, eating, (and talking about cookbooks, cooking and eating), this is the group for you! The Cookbook Club will choose one cookbook a month to read and meet at the library on the 3rd Monday of every month for a potluck meal. Members are asked to pick one recipe and make it for the group to taste. The library provides the tableware and beverages. Cookbooks available to borrow @ the library. Please be sure to let us know what your cooking. New members always welcome! The August title is “The Victory Garden” by Marian Morash . Group

National Parks: A Three Part Series

Have you ever wanted to know more about visiting some of America’s most popular National Parks? Join us for a three-part series hosted by National Parks enthusiast Steve Farrar to learn about Eastern United State parks, Alaskan parks, and the Rocky Mountain parks. Registration is required. Space is limited. Call the library at 673-7888 to reserve your seat! Thursday, September 20th 7:00pm: Eastern Parks Thursday, October 18th 7:00pm: Alaskan Parks Thursday, November 15th 7:00pm: Rocky Mountain Parks

Fall Storytime:

We can’t wait to start Storytime again! Preschool children ages 3-5 are invited to spend an hour with Miss Joann reading stories, singing songs. and making a craft on Thursday at 1:00pm. Session Dates: September 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25. Registration required. Space is limited. Call 673-7888, email dalandlibrary@comcast.net, or stop in and register today!

Join Miss JoAnn on Thursdays at 11:00am for a 6 week session of Lapsit. Children ages 0-3 are encourage to come read stories, sing songs, and enjoy the company of other children and caretakers. Session Dates: September 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25. Registration required. Space is limited. Call 673-7888, email dalandlibrary@comcast. net, or stop in and register today!

Coffee and Books Returns

Coffee and Books is back for the fall! Stop in from 10:00am - 5:00pm every Tuesday starting Sept. 25th and treat yourself to a complimentary cup of coffee or tea and a cookie while you search for books and materials. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  Save the Date! Lamson Farm Day Saturday, September 29th The library will have a kids craft and information table set up at Lamson Farm on Saturday, September 29th from 9:00am-3:00pm. Stop by with the kids and make a seasonal leaf crown, read some farm picture books, and catch up on the new library building project progress. The library trustees and staff will be on hand to answer questions.

MILFORD - Join us at the Milford United Methodist Church at 327 N. River Rd., Milford, on Saturdays September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, and 27 from 9-10:30 a.m. as we move through the series of Vital Conversations, Race, Culture & Justice. This is a 6-week series of relevant and real discussions on issues related to faith, culture and fighting oppression. Milford United Methodist Church, a Reconciling Congrega-

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MILFORD - The Tree of Life Temple has a new home at 263 Union Square, on the Oval in Milford, NH. We are a community that respects religious differences and honors what is the same in each of us and we welcome seekers from all faith traditions. The Temple offers worship services twice a month from September through June. Our first service will be held on Sunday September 16. We also offer classes and programs, including “The Call of the Mourning Dove”, “Dancing on the Wind”, “Hinds Feet on High Plac-

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dents and adults to Miami to assist local residents with home fix-up and other projects. Special upcoming programs include a free Community Supper hosted by the church on September 6th (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.), participation in Amherst Old Home Day on September 8th, Blessing of the Backpacks on September 16th, and a Wednesday morning adult education series beginning on September 19th.The theme of the series is Islam 101: The Jesus Fatwah. As the new school year starts, the congregation extends a warm welcome to visitors and new residents. The church is located at 11 Church Street in Amherst Village. Pastors are the Reverend Maureen Frescott, Acting Senior Pastor, and Kate Rogers, Acting Associate Pastor. For more information on the church and its programs, see the church website (ccamherst.org) or call the church office at 673-3231.

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