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VOLUME 28 – NUMBER 2
OCTOBER 2019
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Amherst Garden Club Morning Program – November 7th
Holiday Floral Demonstration
Join the Amherst Garden Club for a holiday floral demonstration presented by Lisa Aquizap, owner of Fiacre Design in Concord, Lisa’s work includes garden and container design, horticultural lectures, and educational work- Holiday decoration shops. This year she also began selling her own field and greenhouse grown cut flowers and opened a retail shop. Fiacre Design is named after Saint Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners. Lisa’s mission is to share her knowledge and love of gardening with others, especially children, and as such much of the work she does is not for profit. More details about the demonstration will be posted on the Amherst Garden Club web site as the date approaches. The garden club meets Thursday, November 7 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 Route 101, Amherst. The business meeting will start at 9:15 am, followed by refreshments at 10:00, and the presentation from 10:30-11:30. The public is welcome to attend with no fee. Evening Program – November 7th
NH’s Winter Birds
NH Audubon’s “Backyard Winter Bird Survey” is a citizen science project that has been collecting data on the state’s birds since 1967. In this program, Dr. Pamela Hunt uses the Survey’s data to il- Pam Hunt lustrate how populations of our common winter birds have been changing over time. In the process, we’ll explore many other aspects of bird biology. If you feed bids during the winter, you will be fascinated with the data Pam has collected over the years. Pam Hunt has been interested in birds since the tender age of 12, when an uncle took her to Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in NJ. She went on to earn a B.S. in biology from Cornell University, M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 1995. Pam came to NH Audubon in 2000 after five years as adjunct faculty at Colby-Sawyer College in New London. In her current position as Avian Conservation Biologist, she works closely with NH Fish and Game to coordinate and prioritize bird research and monitoring in the state, and also authored NH’s “State of the Birds” report. Specific areas of interest include habitat use by early successional birds (particularly whip-poorwills), conservation of aerial insectivores (e.g., swifts and swallows), and the effects of events outside the breeding season on long-distance migrants. 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.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Letters............................... 2 Town News............................ 4 Recreation............................ 4 Library.................................. 5 & 6 Obituaries............................. 8 Arts & Entertainment............. 7 Region.................................. 9 Mont Vernon......................... 12 Next Issue: November 2019
Students Walk-Out at SHS
Amherst Town Library
Not-So-Scary Halloween Party with Steve Blunt PHOTO BY SHS STUDENT BELLA BLOOD
Students Stage Walk-Out to Express Environmental Concerns AMHERST -- Under a bright sunny sky on September 27th, about 250 Souhegan High School students staged a 30 minute walk-out of classes to express their concern for the environment and how little was being actively done to protect it for future generations. Speakers helped to focus the awareness and opportunities to get involved. Senior Simonne Dodge, one of
the leaders of the walkout, gave a very informative and thoughtful overview of the status of the movement worldwide and locally. The audience was asked “What does this event mean to you?”, “What changes are you personally willing to make?” and “Are you willing to share your voice, because every single voice matters?”.
The students were very attentive, listening carefully and offering encouragement. A number of posters offering opportunities for the students to commit to both support and “changes” were available and were quickly filled with signatures and ideas for change at the High School and in the community.
Tuesday October 29, 2019 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Children’s Room
AMHERST – Put on your costume and come join the fun! We’ll have a craft, beanbag toss, and, of course, some great music with our favorite library musician, Steve Blunt. Maybe Miss Sarah will tell a not-so-scary story... Don’t miss this chance to get a little more wear out of that fantastic costume!! For kids of all ages. No registration required. Library Programs on pages 5 & 6 u
Come Learn Something New at First Annual Makers Game Fair, October 12 at Amherst Middle School AMHERST -- If you ever find yourself wishing your kids would come out from behind the video game console and play games with people IRL (in real life), the first annual Makers Game Fair may be just the event for your family. The Amherst Makerspace is combining a celebration of making things and making memories with tabletop miniature and board games. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. All ages are welcome. A $5 gamer badge enables the badge holder to play in games. Nominal fees will also be charged for workshops. Food will be available for purchase from Smokehaus Barbecue and Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream. “We are expanding the concept of a regular Maker Fair (celebrating all those who make things) and highlighting the fact that people who make things and those who make complex game stuff are really similar,” explains Terri Behm, Amherst Makerspace Founding Member. “We are excited to provide some workshops and demos that showcase using tools commonly found in a makerspace, like 3D printers, to produce game-related pieces.” Fans of the hit Netlix show “Stranger Things” know the band of middle school
friends like to bond playing the fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). While D&D is still going strong and picking up new players, it is only one of many popular RPGs. Amherst Makerspace Board Member Dave Valentine has been hosting RPG game days for more than a year. He describes the fair as “a game day on steroids.”
Some of the games and workshops that will be featured:
• GMT Games Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea with award-winning game designer Mark McLaughlin • Trilaterum Games Encounter at Sarin’s Rim with game designer Tim Colonna • Damned Human Race by Indie game designer Gabriel Landowski • Warlord Games Test of Honour with game master Bill Greenwald (with terrain by Things from the Basement) • Osprey Games Gaslands (modified version) with game master Mike Paine • Warlord Games Tank Wars with game master Allan Martel Continued on page 4 u
The Makers Game Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Amherst Middle School
Good Stuff Sale at Congregational Church Amherst Land Trust Hosts Sixth Annual Joe English Twilight Challenge of Amherst – October 4th and 5th AMHERST -This well-organized sale, formerly called the Fall Rummage Sale, will feature clothing, jewelry, toys, games, puzzles, books, linens, small household items and home decorations at very reasonable prices. On Saturday morning, all remaining items will be available at $5.00 a bag! Time and place: Friday, October 4, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 5, 9:00 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 11 Church Street, Amherst. Use the side entrance.Questions? See the church website (ccamherst.org) or contact the church office at 673-3231.
Members of the Woman’s Association at the Congregational Church display some of the variety of items available at the October 4 & 5 Good Stuff Sale
AMHERST -- On October 12, 2019, the Amherst Land Trust will host its sixth annual full-moon fundraising race, the Joe English Twilight Challenge. Teams and individuals are invited to register for solo and team-relay races around a groomed 2.62-mile woodland track, with day-of-event registration starting at 3:30 pm and the first race at 5 pm. Directed by a team of experienced marathon, road-race, and cross-country organizers, the event is designed for people out for both fun, family time, and achievement. The festival-like race routes runners with every lap through the music-filled
arena at Freestyle Farm, where spectators can help runners to refresh with food and drink. The event draws people ranging from elite ultra runners to kids in school groups. Participants can compete as solo runners or in two- to five-person teams. This year the event features five options: a 6-hour ultra marathon, marathon, half marathon, and team relays for both the half marathon and 6-hour ultra. In the relay events, Mark and Lynne Bjorgen of Amherst won the half-marathon relay in 1 hour, 38 minutes, a course record. Brian Lavoie, Susan Cassidy, Nicole Gibeault, and Heather Lavoie, the
Eastern Bank team, won the marathon relay in 3 hours, 8 minutes, also a new course record. Says George Bower, longtime race director, “We get rave reviews from everyone from ultra runners, to energetic kids, to marathoners, to outdoor and fitness enthusiasts.” He urges new registrants to run for both fun and to support conservation. New for 2019 is the six-hour ultra relay. The directors have also struck a new medal for the race. The all-metal, five color, custom-cast, Joe English figurine puts the event on par with other regional races Continued on page 5 u
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Letters & Opinions Public Hearing on Logging on/near Helping Our Neighbors For Over 40 Mack Hill and Buckridge Drive Years To the editor:
A public hearing will be held on October 14 at 6:30pm in the Barbara Landry Meeting Room at 2 Main Street in Amherst to address a proposal to permit logging on a 37 acre lot located between Mack Hill Road and Buckridge Drive (Map & Lot: 007/ 015). We don’t know all the details, just that the intended access is via a right-of-way from Buckridge. If you live along Mack Hill Road between Woodland Drive and High Meadow Lane, or on Woodland Drive, High Meadow Lane or Buckridge, please make a point of attending to find out more and to voice any concerns you might have. Logging is a legal activity, of course, but this logging will be “in your backyard”, so to speak - think all-day logging noise and heavy traffic, culminating in partial or total loss of woods near your property and complete disruption of the wildlife that lives or passes through there now. The effects are anything but temporary - the trees that are removed will take many, many years to grow back. Again, we don’t know the intended extent yet - but please join us on October 14th at 6:30pm to find out. Thanks, we hope to see you there! Sincerely, Robert Myers Amherst
To the editor:
The Amherst Junior Women’s Club has coordinated the Home-Life Project for over 40 years, providing holiday food baskets to over 1000 families thanks to the help and generosity of our community. What a wonderful demonstration of caring for our neighbors in need! This community project takes place in December. Volunteers from the AJWC and the Amherst Lions Club will coordinate and deliver baskets of food and household essentials to Amherst families in need. Our local Girl Scouts will once again donate Cookies-In-A-Jar to add a festive touch to the baskets. Last year we delivered baskets to over 30 families. Without the generous help of individuals, area businesses, and organizations, this project would not be possible. We ask that citizens of Amherst consider making a monetary donation to this project. Any amount you give will make a difference and help bring joy to your neighbors this holiday season. Please mail your tax deductible contribution to the Amherst Junior Women’s Club, Home-Life Project, P.O. Box 513, Amherst. 100% of your donation goes directly to those families in need. Thank you very much and we wish you and your families a warm holiday season. Lisa Caulton & Tracey Hanlon, Home-Life Co-Chairs Amherst Junior Women’s Club
Amherst School Board October Update:
Buses, Budgets, and Books
Thank You to Everyone
To the editor:
To the editor:
For many of us, this is our favorite time of year. Nature puts on quite the show here in New England, it’s sweater weather again, and you can find all things pumpkin on store shelves. You can also find our schools full of autumn projects, fall sports, and kids excited for the upcoming Halloween festivities. This year, we are inviting adults to come join in some of the fun at school! Bus Routes: Thank you parents for your understanding and patience as new routes were adjusted slightly from feedback during the first weeks of school. Every change request was duly investigated and reviewed through a committee in conjunction with the Amherst Police Department for safety concerns. We hope you are having fun getting to know neighbors better at group bus stops, and most routes continue to meet our goal of shorter overall ride times for students. FY21 Budget Planning: Budgets aren’t necessarily fun, but they are necessary. The Ways and Means committee is appointed and ready; the board greatly appreciates the volunteers who devote much time and effort to this important task each year. As planned, SAU 39 Business Administrator Michele Croteau will be handing off the first draft of the budget to start reviewing on October 7. Citizens in Schools: October also heralds the kickoff of this exciting new initiative. Librarians Tiffany Maher (AMS) and Sarah Strauss (Wilkins) are inviting community adults to participate in the learning process with our students. There are many ways to participate: • Book It In for Breakfast Club: Friday mornings 7–7:25 a.m. AMS students will learn about new books being added to the library shelves, share the books they are reading, and enjoy tasty treats. Come start your day with some young book enthusiasts! • Guest readers, listeners, and general library helpers needed: If you can read, you can read to a child. No other special skills required. Yes, older children still enjoy listening to a book. • Tiffany will accept volunteers anytime – just sign in at the front office and head to the library. • At Wilkins, Sarah would like to balance out parent and community volunteers. Please email school board member Terri Behm at tbehm@ sprise.com if you are interested and we’ll find a time that works for everyone. • Around the World with Booker: Do you travel for work or leisure? We have a new Lego buddy, Booker Travels, that would like to tag along. Booker will be sharing pictures and stories about his travels to his friends Penny Pal (Wilkins owl) and Page Turner (AMS eagle). Library students will track Booker’s adventures and read about the places he’s visiting as they go during library time. #BookersTravels
Teachers are thinking of units where they could use some experts to talk to students or provide extra hands for projects. We will share those opportunities as they arise. If you have an idea or expertise to share, please email tbehm@sprise.com. Our community is full of talented individuals and we’re excited to hear what you have in mind. Upcoming Topics: The next Amherst School Board meeting will be held October 7 at 6 p.m. in the Souhegan Learning Commons. At this meeting we will be presented with the first draft of the budget. As always we encourage the community to reach out to the board at ASB@SAU39.org. Repectfully, Elizabeth Kuzsma, Chair Terri Behm, Vice Chair John Glover, Secretary Ellen Grudzien Tom Gauthier
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AMHERST The
Cliff Ann Wales
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It truly does take a village! From the many visitors throughout the day to the nearly 300 people who enjoyed the Community Supper on The Green, it was a memorable day for the Town of Amherst. The Development Committee of the Historical Society of Amherst wishes to thank everyone who participated in Old Home Day and helped make this the Community event that it is meant to be.
Special thanks to: AMHERST CIVIC & NONPROFIT GROUPS Historical Society of Amherst Amherst Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Amherst Board of Selectmen Amherst Boy Scouts Amherst Community Development Office Amherst Congregational Church Amherst Conservation Commission Amherst Department of Public Works Amherst Fire Rescue Amherst Garden Club Amherst Girl Scouts Amherst Heritage Commission Amherst Junior Women’s Club Amherst Lions Amherst New Comers Amherst Police Department Amherst PTA Amherst Recreation Department Amherst Town Administrator Amherst Town Library Captain Josiah Crosby Chapter NH DAR Peabody Mills Environmental Education Center Preschool in The Village Questers Nipmugs Questers Villagers Souhegan Crew Club Souhegan Quilters TOUCH A TRUCK Amherst Fire Rescue REENACTORS His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot TERRIFIC PUBLICITY Amherst Citizen FOOD TRUCKS Haywards Ice Cream Island Bowls Smokehaus VOLUNTEERS Too many to mention, these are the magic that makes it all happen COMMUNITY DINNER DESSERTS (Bakers!) Janice McDermott Create Your Cuisine Owl & Pumpkin Bakery MUSIC Amherst Town Band Deb DelOrfano (Dinner) Christopher Dudley (Beer Garden)
DRONE PHOTOS Brent Forman Erik Nickerson David Vogt Jaq ar Olik BEER GARDEN White Birch Brewing Provider of Wooden Muskets for Jr. Militia Chris Messner CRAFTS & ARTISANS A Vintage Wren Bahianna Beads Bar Soap Shop Destination Jewelry Earth Cut Pottery Everett Bailey Frost Hollow Decoys Hoof & Feather Farm K & E Burpies Kathi Weir Lynn Linguim Maria’s Glass Art My Little Apothecary Ould Colony Artisans Prepared Stork Smith River Smithy Trading Faces LLC Warren Handcrafted SPONSORS GOLD LEVEL Bedford Commons OB/GYN Coldwell Banker - Deb Farrow Gilbane Building Company Keller Williams Reality - Adams Home Team: Howard Bonenberger & David Deysher Moulton’s Market SILVER LEVEL Amherst Label Clark & Leighton, PC Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis Junction 71 McGuigan Financial Mike’s Auto Service SPECIAL THANKS Rolf Biggers (Reenactor parking & cornhole game location!) Our gratitude goes to all of these businesses and individuals for their support and generous donations of cash, food, raffle prizes, and/ or services. We ask that you keep these people in mind as you shop for articles or services. They are the economic fabric that keeps the local economy strong.
Sincere Appreciation from the Hanlon Family To the editor:
The family of Dave Hanlon would like to thank our family and friends for the outpouring of love and support as we mourn the loss of our incredible husband, brother, father, and grandfather. Our sincere appreciation for all the visits, phone calls, cards, meals, and flowers. We are incredibly grateful for friends like Marie Grella, who stepped up when our family needed it most. Words can not express our gratitude for all she has done. Also, our sincere appreciation to Tom Grella, Kevin Grassett, Don Nourse, Chris Anderson, Hilda Wiggin, and Lydia Greene for sharing your memories and love with us during Dave’s memorial service reminding us that he truly was one of a kind. Our thanks to the Amherst Fire Department and Chief Conley for coordinating the amazing tribute and recognition with full Fire Department honors. Thank you, also, to the Milford Fire Department for joining Amherst in the demonstration of honor, loyalty, support, and friendship with the ladder and flag display. In addition, we would also like to thank our friends at Public Service for showing continued support and friendship to us at the service with the bucket trucks and flag. Lastly, we want to extend our appreciation to Josh and the staff at the Mile Away for a wonderful luncheon after the service and for their flexibility in planning the event. The meal was wonderfully presented and complimented by all. We have so many friends and share so much love. We miss Dave terribly but we know he is looking down on us with a smile ... and probably with a beer.
From the Hanlon family
Book Sale Raised Nearly $6,000 to Benefit the Library To the editor:
Thank you for your show of support at our annual Friends of the Amherst Town Library Book Sale. As a community, we banded together to raise almost $6,000, which will directly benefit our beloved library. Thank you for the numerous services and donations from our volunteers who helped pull this massive effort off once again this year; Trader Joe’s, Souhegan High School, College Bound Movers, Countryside Storage, Moulton’s Market, and our community volunteers. A special thank you to the heart and soul of the book sale, Vick and Nancy Bennison; for over 30 years the Bennisons have been sorting, storing and moving thousands of books annually to support the Amherst Town Library. In the last few years alone the “Friends” provided over $25,000 in funding to support museum passes, Winter Concerts, new shelving and cabinets, the new café area, garden benches, audio visual equipment, the annual May Student Art Show and so much more. The “Friends” is a nonprofit organization, independent of the town library, that provides support to enhance the excellence of our library. If you missed the book sale but would still like to become involved with the “Friends,” visit us on Facebook, Instagram, or here: amherstlibrary.org/about/friends-library. We’re proud to be members of this amazing community. Sincerely, Friends of the Amherst Town Library Board Members
Thank You All From The 2019 Old
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Civic Groups & Charitable Organizations AAUW Southern NH Branch
Fall Branch Meeting – The Black Forest Cafe – October 16 David Alcox to Present First in Series on Civic Engagement
Marc and Julie Chareth (L), Christine Slater Habib and Chris Laudelunas (R)
Michael J. O’Mara Memorial Golf Tournament a Great Success What started off as an tentially able to win overcast, dreary, rainy an all-expense paid morning turned into trip to Pebble Beach, a beautiful, sunny, hot California which inand perfect golf day for cluded airfare, hothe First Annual Mitel, and three days of chael J. O’Mara Memogolf, valued at over rial Golf Tournament $5000.00. held on August 8, 2019 Upon the concluat the Amherst Country sion of the tournaClub. The golf tournament, golfers were ment was held to bring treated to a fabulous awareness to mental down-south country health issues and the barbeque served by opioid epidemic, to Willie Jewels BBQ which Michael sadly Michael J.. O’Mara of Nashua. Wonlost his life. derful raffles, genOver 70 golfers were erously donated by treated to delicious breakfast items 25 various organizations and peodonated by Panera Bread in Nash- ple, were raffled off, including hotel ua and lots of coffee donated by stays, dinners, liquor baskets, and Dunkin Donuts in Amherst. Mid- many craft beer and cigar baskets. morning golfers were also treated to A silent sports memorabilia auction Chick-fil-A sandwiches donated by was also held. Many people and Chick-fil-A in Nashua and delivered organizations generously donated to all the tees by volunteers help- money to the tournament. ing with the tournament. FollowThe tournament was a great ing the 9th green, golfers enjoyed success with proceeds going tofreshly grilled hot dogs, cooked by ward two Michael J. O’Mara UnMichael’s father, Jim O’Mara, and sung Hero Scholarships for local cold drinks, courtesy of Coca-Co- high school seniors. Through fula. Also golfers had the opportuni- ture fundraising efforts the O’Mara ty to win raffle tickets by getting a Family hope to do more to help hole-in-one in a putting contest. At those struggling with Substance the 4th tee, golfers were able to have Use Disorder and mental health isprofessional long shot golfer, Mi- sues and #endthestigma! Donations chael “Mike” Watson from Char- continue to be accepted. If interity Golf International hit their tee ested, please make donation checks of for them. Charity Golf Interna- out to The United Way of Greater tional pros entertain the attendees Nashua and mail to Patti O’Mara on a Par 5 hole with 400-yard drives 12 Tamarack Lane Amherst, NH and unbelievable tricks. Golfers 03031. Thank you to everyone who then had the opportunity to par- made this day so successful! Keep ticipate in a hole-in-2 contest po- an eye out for the Save the Date for
AMHERST – The Southern NH Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its Fall Branch Meeting at The Black Forest Cafe, 212 Route 101, Amherst on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:15 p.m. The evening will begin with a social time. Each person may order from the regular dinner menu with separate checks. The program will begin with opening remarks at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Current members and anyone interested in learning more about the organization are invited
to attend. If you would like to attend the dinner and meeting contact Program Vice President Susan Hoover at 860-625-4448 ; e-mail susnhoover@aol.com. The program will be the first in the Civic Engagement series planned for 2019-2020. The branch is delighted David Alcox, who teaches civics at Milford High School, has agreed to speak. He has presented at several institutes and conferences on topics of civic education and citizenship. His focus on October 16 will be the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and several amendments to the Constitution.
David Alcox to Present First Program in Civic Engagement Series David’s twenty-five year career as a teacher is impressive. After completing a degree in political science followed by a teacher certification from Keene State University, he earned a Masters of Arts for Teachers from Indiana University in Bloomington in 2006. Over the years he has received numerous awards including the following: the prestigious James Madison Fellowship Award in 2000, named the NH Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2001, the NH Teacher of the Year by the NH Council of Social Studies in 2006, the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award in 2013 when he was also named the Milford Citizen of the Year by the Milford Historical Society. The awards continued in 2017, when he was named the Gilder Lehrman NH Teacher of the Year as well at the American Lawyers Alliance National Teacher of the Year. While teaching at Milford High School he has led the We the People team, a civics class that competes in civic education competitions. In twenty years the team has been state champion sixteen times. He is also the adviser for the Granite State Challenge and enjoys leading the Couch Potato Club, his favorite! AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. The Southern New Hampshire Branch provides scholarships for young women who are pursuing college degrees with the intent to follow STEAM careers after graduation. This year’s recipient was a young woman who graduated in June from Souhegan High School. In addition, the branch hosts a book discussion group and Meet and Eat social evenings. In early February
Holiday Family Photo Shoot:
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2020, they will sponsor the annual Candidates Night giving the public a chance to meet and hear the positions of candidates running for offices on the Amherst ballot in March. Occasionally members also attend theatrical performances and see special exhibits at local museums. AAUW is a non-partisan non-political organization that never endorses candidates or specific parties. The organization whose roots date back to the 1880s has two branches in NH. The Southern New Hampshire Branch, established in the 1970s, hosts a variety of programs concerning women’s education and equity issues that are open to the public. Members of the branch live in the following New Hampshire communities: Amherst, Atkinson, Dover, Exeter, Hanover, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, and Wilton. For more information about the organization contact Diana Owen at 673-7841.
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Charles Vars of the Amherst Lions Club presents the Lions Club International Foundation Award for “Serving the World Community” to the publishers of The Amherst Citizen, Cliff Ann and Jim Wales.
Amherst Junior Women’s Club Events
Amherst Town Wide Yard Sale
Carts and players, ready for golf at the Michael J. O’Mara Tournament
Amherst Lions Club
AJWC will be hosting our sale at 451 Boston Post Rd. This location is the ONLY EARLY BIRD starting at 7am. Stop by the AJWC sale and pick up your paper list of all the sale locations! AJWC would appreciate donations of household items, clothing, ect... for our sale. Our efforts support our local community. Easy drop off from now until Friday October 4th at 7:30pm. If you have items to donate please contact KAllen96@gmail.com.
FAMILY VISION CARE Dr. Philip S. Aubrey, OPTOMETRIST ————————————————— —————————————————
Saturday, October 26th 10-12 at the Amherst Brick School House Yard 1 School St. Back by popular demand, the Amherst Junior Women’s Club will be offering holiday photo mini photo sessions with photographer Kate Smith. Check out Kate’s amazing work at www.homegrownphotonh.com Your $25 donation will get you a 5-10 minutes session for your family, kids or pets, plus 3-4 digital images. Perfect for your holiday cards!. No appointment needed – just show up with your kids and your smiles. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the 26th! Visit: ajwcnh.org
Amherst Junior Women’s Club Announces 19th Annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
When: Friday, 11/29/19; 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM; 5K starts at 9:30 AM Where: Amherst Town Green, 11 Church Street, Amherst What: A beautiful, scenic course through historic Amherst village area for both races. This is a family-friendly event and stroller friendly course. Timing to be provided by Millennium Running. Pre-Registration: Online registration will close at 9:00 am on November 25, 2019. Race Day Registration: Race day registration will be available on the Amherst Town Green. Payment will be accepted in the form of cash or check ONLY on race day. Cost: 1 Mile Fun Run – $10.00 / 5K race – $25.00 To register and for more details go to https://trotoffyourturkey. wordpress.com Trot Off Your Turkey is one of AJWC’s largest events in Amherst. It is made possible through the generous support of our local sponsors and the women and families of AJWC who kindly share their time and skills to make this event happen. This is a nice opportunity for the community to come together for some exercise and most importantly, fun! We are fortunate to welcome back Alan St. Louis to sing the National Anthem. Alan holds the world record for the most consecutive National Anthems sung in one year! Our awesome turkey mascot will be there for photo opps with kids and families. AJWC’s Trot Off Your Turkey event is part of the Toyota of Nashua Gate City Series: a series of five races in the Greater Nashua area. Proceeds from each race benefits a different charitable cause, in this case, the AJWC. In addition to leveraging and supporting the missions and causes of each race, the series fosters fitness, health, camaraderie, light competition, and fun for all. Toyota of Nashua will provide a pace car for the event (www. gatecityseries.com)
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Goal: 1300 hand-made hats to include in our chemo care packages for cancer patients in Southern NH and Northern Mass. Help keep chemo patient’s heads warm during treatment. Deadline: November 9, 2019 Contact Kathi Beane at 603-320-6432 (cell) or kathi.beane@ comcast.net for more information Guidelines: Visit www.knotsoflove.org for yarn recommendations, patterns, and size guidelines. Yarn softness is key! Bald heads are very sensitive. Male and Female ADULT hats needed. This is for patients with ALL cancers. We are not limited to Pink Colors only. Last year we delivered care packages to 20 oncology centers in NH and Massachusetts. Please help us make our goal! Thank you!! Organization: Pink Revolution Breast Cancer Alliance (Federal ID Number: 04-3108190).
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Town of Amherst, NH BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA Barbara Landry Meeting Room 2 Main Street MONDAY OCTOBER 14, 2019 6:30 PM NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 231:40, RSA 231:41, RSA 231:42, The Amherst Board of Selectmen hereby announces to the citizens of Amherst the convening of a Public Hearing to take input regarding the laying out of a right-of-way for removal of lumber from: Map & Lot: 007/ 015 Buckridge Drive Owner of Record: Maurice Bowler
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Adjourned Planning Board Meeting Rescheduled for October 2nd
The adjourned Planning Board meeting of September 4 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The agenda for the evening includes five cases:
Princess, Pirates & Pancake Party to Benefit SJCS Meals on Wheels MERRIMACK ~ On Sunday, November 3rd, from 9:00am - 12:00pm, St Joseph Community Services, Inc. (SJCS) will host its second annual “Princess, Pirates & Pancake Party in Adventureland” at the Bounty, Holiday Inn & Suites, 9 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua. Children are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite princess or pirate. They will be regaled with story-telling, music, and live entertainment by “real” princesses, buccaneers, and even a special appearance by a true buccaneer’s first mate; a live parrot— all courtesy of Northeast Buccaneers, Little Miss Princess Parties, and Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen, Abigail Conard. Attendees are invited to decorate their own crowns and pirate hats, enjoy photo opportunities with the buccaneers and princesses, and showcase their attire in the costume parade. A full pancake breakfast and take-home pirate treasure will top off the day. All proceeds will benefit the SJCS Meals on Wheels and Community Dining Programs which provide daily meals, friendly visits, and safety checks for older, homebound and disabled adults. SJCS is the largest provider of Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals in the state. Last year, the agency served approximately 427,000 meals to 3,000 people throughout Hillsborough County. Last year’s event sold out, so attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Tickets are $20.00/adults and children age 12 and over; $15.00/under age 12. Children under 12 months are free. Tables for ten will be available to reserve, and limited seats can be reserved on the Bounty Pirate Ship for $25. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the SJCS Facebook event page at HYPERLINK “bit.ly/PrincessAndPirates” bit.ly/PrincessAndPirates or call Joan or Amber at 603- 424- 9967.
Nashaway Chapter of the NH Audubon Society October Events The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon welcomes the public to its free monthly programs at the Nashua Public Library, in the large meeting room. On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 7pm, join us for “Purple Martin Colony”. Establishing a Purple Martin colony turns out to be a lot more than just putting up a multi-nest house in the yard. Learn about the time and dedication it took over several years for John Kenny to successfully establish a colony of these beautiful birds. Presented by Cathy Kenny. For questions about our programs, contact us at HYPERLINK “mailto:nashawaychapter@gmail.com” nashawaychapter@gmail.com. The Nashaway Chapter of NH Audubon invites the public to participate in its next field trip to Odiorne Point and the NH coastline on Saturday October. 19, 2019, from 7:30am-3:30pm. We will be looking for wintering waterfowl (loons, grebes, sea ducks) from Odiorne Point south to Hampton Beach State Park. Bring binoculars, a scope, and lunch. This trip will begin in Nashua at the Exit 7 Park & Ride, on the hill behind the Fireside Inn & Suites unless otherwise noted. To register for the trip or for directions to meet the group at the destination, contact Field Trip Coordinator: Richard Bielawski HYPERLINK “mailto:rbielawski@mac.com” rbielawski@mac.com.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday October 5, 8:00AM-12:00PM at Nashua Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium Drive, Nashua For residents of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Pelham, and Windham $15 user fee per vehicle, additional charges for quantities exceeding 10 gallons or 20 pounds. No Latex Paint, No Electronics, No Medications For more information and a complete list of accepted items, please visit: http:// www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 603-417-6570.
Memory Tree Tradition for 2019 Kicks Off Holiday Season AMHERST – The lighting of the Memory Tree is a 24 year- old tradition in our community sponsored by the Amherst Garden Club. The tree sits on the town common and is decorated with tiny white lights in remembrance of loved ones who have passed. For a small donation, anyone may have a loved one recognized on the Memory Tree. The tree will be lit during the Amherst Tree Lighting Festival, December 6th, and will remain lit into the New Year. Names of the remembered are posted on a large sign beside the tree as well as in the Amherst Citizen. Each year money donated is used to fund a worthy community cause that aligns with the mission of the Amherst Garden Club. The club’s mission is to provide education, re-
sources and networking opportunities while promoting the love of gardening, civic landscaping and environmental responsibility. Last year, the recipient was the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. If you have questions, please call Barbara Dalrymple at 345-7101 or Deb Curran @ 673-6339 or Andrea Maniglia at 801-7532. Donations are $10.00 for an individual or $25.00 for a family and may be sent to The Memory Tree/Amherst Garden Club, P.O. box 694, Amherst, NH 03031 and must be received by December 2th. Thank you for your support of this tradition of remembering loved ones and supporting our community. Stop by, enjoy the beautiful tree and read the names of those remembered.
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CASE #: PZ11605-080519 – 24 Brook Road, LLC, c/o John Walsh (Owner & Applicant), 24 Brook Road, PIN #: 010-026-000 – Submission of Application/Public Hearing/Integrated Innovative Housing Ordinance Conditional Use Permit. Proposed residential subdivision of Tax Map 10 Lot 26 utilizing the IIHO (Integrated Innovative Housing Ordinance). Zoned Northern Rural. Case tabled from September 4, 2019 CASE #: PZ 11724-091019 – Friends of Young Judaea (Owner & Applicant), 9 Camp Road, PIN #: 008-059-000 – Submission of Application/ Public Hearing/ Wetland and Watershed Conservation District Conditional Use Permit. 1,551 square foot impact to 50’ buffer area adjacent to jurisdictional wetland. Zoned Residential/Rural. CASE #: PZ11723-091019 – Friends of Young Judaea (Owner & Applicant), 9 Camp Road, PIN #: 008-059-000 - Submission of Application/ Public Hearing/Non-Residential Site Plan review. Replacement of existing dorms in the Boy’s area of the camp. Zoned Residential/Rural. CASE #: PZ11721-091019 – Judith A. Imperato Trust (Owner) & Fieldstone Land Consultants, PLLC (Applicant) - 100 Baboosic Lake Road, PIN #: 006-006-000 - Submission of Application/Public Hearing/Final Subdivision. Subdivide existing Tax Map 6, Lot 6 into two residential lots. The new proposed lot will be 3.057 acres and the remaining lot will contain 12.995 acres. Zoned Residential/Rural. CASE PZ11722-091019 - TransFarmations, Inc. - Carter Scott, President (Applicant), Robert H. Jacobson Revocable Trust (Owner) & Edward M.P. Smith (Owner) – 17 Christian Hill Road, PIN #: 005-100-000 & 3 Stonewall Crossing, PIN #: 005-088-001. Submission of Application/Public Hearing/Lot Line Adjustment. To depict a Lot Line Adjustment between parcels 005-100-000 & 005-088-001. Zoned Residential/Rural.
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Amherst Recreation Programs and Events
9 a.m. – Vendor Area Opens with Adler Hobby, Extra Life, Midgard Games, The Relentless Dragon, Things from the Basement, and Trilaterum. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Morning Game Session (ages 8+) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Maker Fair will have hands-on displays, demos, and activities from Amherst Makerspace, Manchester Makerspace, and other local makers. 1 to 6 p.m. – Gamer Swap Meet 2 to 6 p.m. – Afternoon Game Session (ages 10+) 5 p.m. – Raffle Drawing https://www.facebook.com/ events/2355742548042885/
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Congratulations to the Makerspace on being the recipient of the Shelnutt Program Award! Doors on the Green The Amherst Makerspace will be renting undecorated doors and 10 x 10 spaces on the Amherst Green for Halloween-loving groups or individuals to participate in the great event that is Halloween in Amherst! Halloween is always celebrated on October 31st. You may rent a door and a space, or rent just the space and provide your own door. Decorate your door and space however you choose, in the spirit of this family-friendly holiday.
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Individual Name – e.g. Smith, John - $10.00 (per Individual Name) Last Name ________________________First Name ______________________ Last Name ________________________First Name ______________________ Last Name ________________________First Name ______________________ Last Name ________________________First Name ______________________ Make checks payable to: The Memory Tree/Amherst Garden Club PO Box 694 Amherst, New Hampshire 03031 Deadline: Please return by Monday, December 2, 2019. Thank you! Need more info? Contact: Barb Dalrymple @ 345-7101 or Deb Curran @ 673-6339 or Andrea Maniglia @ 801-7532.
ration earlier this century. The Veillettes purchased the house in 1998, researched and planned its rehabilitation for 3 years, and did the work from 2001-2003. Along the way Bill learned much about colonial architecture—including our many modern misconceptions about the past. During the program he will also gently bust well-worn myths about “coffin doors,” “Indian shutters,” “widow’s walks,” and “exposed beams.” Please join us for this fun, free program at the Wigwam on the evening of October 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Amherst Makerspace is a community makerspace (a.k.a. hackerspace) where curious-minded
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AMHERST – Did you know that U.S. president Franklin Pierce was married right here in Amherst, and that the ceremony took place in a stately home that still graces the edge of our Town Common? Join the Historical Society of Amherst and Bill Veillette, current owner of the Col. Robert Means ‘mansion house,’ for a fascinating program on the history, architectural features, and rehabilitation of a true Amherst treasure. Learn about the home’s long history and its many changes over the years, including its extensive resto-
makers can create and build. It is a collaborative project with the Amherst Recreation Department and the Amherst Middle School. The entire STEAM wing at the Amherst Middle School is open to paid makerspace members from the surrounding communities during nonschool hours. Founding Member Marcel Chabot likes to joke, “The tools get lonely when the students go home.” Amherst Makerspace provides the ultimate workshop for members to use state-of-the-art tools, share knowledge, work on projects, network, and build things. The space is split into “clean” (classroom) and “dirty” (workshop) sections and includes open workspace, computer labs, art rooms, and a culinary arts area. Their 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. For information on individual and family memberships, go to http://www.amherstrec.org. Interested in taking a closer look? The Amherst Makerspace hosts an open house every Thursday and a free Repair Café on the third Thursday of most months.
• G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T. (Wicked Modified) Witch Hunt with game master Dave Soucy • Longstreet with game master Adam Carriere • Trilaterum miniatures will talk about the process of concept, design, and production of their 3D-printed miniatures. • DIY sugar scrubs workshop.
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Means Mansion Restoration Featured at HSA October Meeting
The Amherst Rec Dept is headed to the Freeport Fall Festival! This is the perfect trip for those who love:
to a private tour and tasting at the Flag Hill Winery. Sunday, Oct 27th. 10:30am-5pm
All Ages Full Moon Hike
Have you ever hiked in the woods at night without a flashlight? You will be amazed how well you can see in the full moonlight without one. Afterwards there will be hot cider or lemonade (depending on the season) around the fire, as well as stories to share. Oct 25th 6-7:30pm
Ukulele Lessons
Find the Ukulele Class that is right for you! Class options have expanded and beginners and all ages are welcome. You will be playing in no time.
Create a Gnome-Find a Home
Come spread a little bit of Fall magic in the woods and trails of PMEC! Join Miss Celina and create two gnomes, one for yourself and one to place along the trails of the Joe English Reservation for all to enjoy. All materials will be provided, along with a light refreshment. Sunday October 6, 2019 1:00pm3:00pm
• craft fairs • handmade gifts • life music • local food • LL Bean Friday, October 4th. 9am-5pm
Youth Programs
Brunch and Wine Tasting
September Theme: Animal Houses and Tree Exploration
Enjoy a wine filled day on the Seacoast. We will start the day with brunch at Popovers and then head
I Love Nature
I Love Nature is for preschoolers who are itching to discover the world around them. Each class will include a craft, circle time, and an activity. Thursdays 10am-10:45am
Next Artisan Craft Fair Saturday, October 13, 2019 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Wigwam Museum
-A select group of craft vendors as well as Historical Society merchandise to peruse and purchase!
Basketball For Youth
Don’t miss out on the opportunity for skill development, team building, fun and exciting weekly games! See below for descriptions of each division. Recreational Divisions Include:
1st & 2nd Grade Co-Ed Recreation Late Fee Begins Wed Dec 4th 3rd & 4th Grade Recreation Hoops 5th & 6th Grade Recreation Hoops *Screening for 3rd-6th graders on November 16th. Times TBA Late Fees Begin Friday Nov 1st. Registration closes Nov 18th. Travel Divisions Include: 3rd & 4th Grade Travel Basketball 5th & 6th Grade Travel Basketball 7th & 8th Grade Travel Basketball *Mandatory try-outs on October 19th. Times TBA Late Fees Begin Friday Oct 18th. Registration closes Nov 1st.
Kids on Bikes
Fall session of Kids on Bikes is here! We will pick your AMS student up from school and head out to a variety of local trails. When: Tuesdays 10/1-10/22
Archery
Learn to shoot a bow and arrow or improve the skills you already have! This class focuses on safety, proper shooting form, mental concentration and proper use of equipment. When: Fridays 9/27-10/18
Tennis
It’s time to get out on the courts. Coach Rick Katzenberg and many Souhegan High School players will be there to brush up your skills and improve your game.
Tuesday Night Lights
There is nothing like getting out of school and heading to the mountain for an afternoon/evening of skiing and snowboarding. Students will be picked up from Wilkins Elementary School or AMS and driven to Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride in Bennington NH. Students will have the opportunity to rent equipment, take a lesson and have some free skiing time before heading back to Wilkins School by 8:10pm. Who: Grades 1-8 When: Tuesdays, 1/14-2/11 Where: Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Time: Students return to Wilkins School at 8:10pm Transportation: $55 (includes transportation to and from Crotched Mountain for 5 weeks.)
Crotched Mountain Youth Season Passes
Hit the slopes of Crotched Mountain or any of the Peak Resorts with your very discounted Youth Season Pass. Crotched Only Pass: $349 (through 12/18) Youth Explorer Pass: $399 (through 12/18) Save $200 when you purchase your pass through Amherst Recreation User Name: CMAMREC Password: armember (case sensitive)
Adult Exercise Barre
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AMHERST TOWN LIBRARY Amy Lapointe, Library Director 14 Main St., Amherst NH 03031 Phone 673-2288 Fax 672-6063 email: library@amherstlibrary.org web http://www.amherstlibrary.org
THIRD ANNUAL HARRY POTTER FESTIVAL — Mark your calendars
now for these super-fun events! Harry Potter Trivia Night Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30pm Here’s your chance to show off your HP knowledge --- form up a team, and sign up (as a team) to compete for bragging rights--and a small prize or two. Questions will be based on all 7 books, and Harry Potter fans of all ages are welcome to attend. Please register your team online. Harry Potter Day at the Library! Sunday, Oct. 27 from 1:00-3:00pm Mark your calendars now, because you don’t want to miss all the fun----sorting, snacking, scavenger hunt, divinations, and lots, lots, more! The Amherst Rec Department joined our planning crew this year to create some great Quidditch activities that you won’t want to miss. So put on some cool wizarding clothes, or dress as a Muggle---and come to the library! No registration required.
REGULAR Hours: Mon. - Thur. 9:30 - 8:30 Fri. 9:30 - 5:00, Sat. 9:30 - 5:00 Sun. 1:00 - 5:00
Activities in the Children’s Room October 2019 FALL STORYTIMES:
Family Storytime Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00am from September 3/4 to Dec. 17/18. For children ages 3-5. Younger/older siblings welcome. No registration is required. There will be no storytime on Oct. 29/30 and Nov. 26/27. Little Listeners Lapsit Time Thursday and Friday mornings at 10:30am from September 5/6 to December 19/20. For children age newborn to 30 months. Older siblings welcome. No registration is required. There will be no storytime on Oct. 24, 31 and Nov. 1, 28 and 29. S.T.E.A.M. Storytime Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 from September 18 to Dec. 18. 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... No registration required. There will be no storytime on Oct. 30 and Nov. 27. 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.
Blunt Tuesday, October 29 at 3:30 Put on your costume and come join the fun! We’ll have a fun craft, beanbag toss, photo-ops, and, of course, some great music with Steve (and maybe Miss Sarah will tell a not-so-scary story….). For kids of all ages. No registration required.
BOOK CLUBS: Our book clubs begin in October, so sign up now!
Families Read Together For children in grades 3 and 4 with a parent. Every month we get together on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss a book, have a snack, and do some fun book-related activities. Sign up now to join us---it’s lots of fun! Great Stone Face Book Reviewers Club For children in grades 5 and 6. We get together on the first Wednesday of each month to snack and to share opinions about the books we’ve read. These books may well turn up on next year’s Great Stone Face list! Sign up now to join us---we have a blast! P.O.E.M. For kids in grades 7-9. We get together on the third Wednesday of the month to snack, chat, and talk about the books we’re reading. In the past, we’ve put on bookthemed parties, gone to see films based on books we love,…. Each year our group takes a slightly different direction, based on our interests----sign up now to join us!
Track Time! Friday, Oct. 4 from 3:00-4:30 Come on down to the library to explore our assortment of tracks---and vehicles to travel on them. Use the materials available to build structures and obstacle courses to make the adventure even more fun---the only limit is your imagination! Ages 3 and up. No registration required. Build It! Friday, Oct. 18 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 required. Tech-Time! for Kids Friday, Oct. 25 from 3:004:30 Come and explore our collection of S.T.E.M.-based activity kits: Snap-Circuits, Citiblocks, Ozmobots, and more… we make them available, you enjoy an opportunity for make-your-own fun! Ages 7 and up. No registration required.
COMING UP IN NOVEMBER!
KIDS AND PARENTS KNIT with Miss Sadie--Mondays in November from 3:30-4:30pm Are you ready to make a scarf to keep you warm when the winter winds blow??? Join Miss Sadie here at the library for some kid-level knitting instruction---for kids ages 7 and up and a parent. Kids ages 7 and up. Please register online. ANIMALS IN WINTER –Monday, Nov. 18 at 3:30pm The folks from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will be visiting the library with some animal ambassadors. We’ll be learning all about the ways that New Hampshire animals prepare for the cold months of winter. The Squam Lakes programs are always interesting and engaging, so come and join us! For kids ages 5 and up. Please register online.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP
For the month of October, 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!
Invitation to Artists to Exhibit at Amherst Town Library in November We are looking for any size painting, photograph, sculpture, or multi media piece along with a short artist statement about why this piece(s) fill you with gratefulness. The show will run for the month of November with drop off being November 1 and 2 and pick up being No-
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offering unique, collector’s-quality medals. “We had 159 people enter last year,” says Bower. “We’re on track for over 200 this year. The moonlight, the fires, the food and music— they all excite runners and families alike.” The ultra runners complete as many 2.62-mile laps as they can in six hours. Marathoners complete ten laps, the half-marathon-
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Helen Rowe
AMHERST – When Helen Rowe passed away last year, it felt like the whole town lost a friend. After many years of teaching, and involvement in myriad community organizations: the Library Board of Trustees, Historic District Commission, Garden Club, Questers, and various committees for the Amherst Congregational Church to name a few, Helen seemed to know *everyone*. She is remembered for being a doer and a giver. Someone who was quick to volunteer and efficient at getting it done. Helen was quick to laugh, and had a smile that reached her eyes. But she was a quiet contributor, never seeking recognition nor notoriety for her accomplishments. How do you pay tribute to
The Korean Dogwood got lots of special care this summer from the Amherst Garden Club and we all look forward to seeing it in bloom next spring, a gentle reminder to all who knew Helen. Left-Right: Joan O’Brien (Amherst Garden Club Civic’s Co-Lead), Nancy Baker (Chairman Library Trustees), Amy Lapointe (Library Director), Robert Rowe (Helen’s husband).
someone who was unfailingly kind, consistent, and present? A tree of course! Giving subtle beauty and shade, steadfast and enduring, without being flashy. The Library Trustees worked with the Amherst Garden Club to select, purchase, and
plant a Korean Dogwood tree in the back garden of the library where we can all take a moment to remember Helen and reflect on the ways that she made Amherst a better place in which to live.
Restoration of Amherst Brick School Front Porch and Window AMHERST – The Brick School Renovation Project, headed by the Amherst Heritage Commission, has taken another step forward. The porch front window and shutters were recently restored with the generous donation of the Villagers Chapter of Questers. The restoration work was performed under the professional guidance of John Kendall, General Contractor of New Boston, New Hampshire. The window had for years been hidden under shutters. It has now been beautifully restored into a functioning window again. Since 2004, the Heritage Commission has undertaken several Brick School projects to restore this Amherst icon to its fullest potential. Starting with the 150th Anniversary celebration in 2004, the front yard underwent a major renovation to include landscaping and the handsome brick walk leading up to the porch. Since then additional completed work projects have included a full renovation of the entire front porch on School St. and the side porch on Middle Street which is the main entrance to the SAU 39 offices. Both porches were in disrepair and in need of major
renovation. The final vision for the Brick School project is to renovate the front hall foyer which will be used as a small meeting area and as a museum which will house Brick School memorabilia and art work from students from Amherst Schools. All of the funds used for the renovation
work were made possible by grants and donations from private citizens and businesses. If there is any interest by the community in contributing time and/or funds to the project, please contact the Amherst Heritage Commission at the Amherst Town Hall.
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ers, five laps. All runners thread their way around the hilltop pond and through the farm’s acres of oak woods. The course is marked by light sticks and signal fires. Runners use headlamps to supplement the moonlight. The event is run entirely within Freestyle Farm’s equestrian campus located in Amherst. The entire challenge route follows Freestyle’s rolling horse trails, with a wide and safe surface for travel at both dusk and in the moonlight in running shoes. This year’s sponsors to date include Carson City Tire, P.J. Currier Lumber, MartyCo Dumpsters, Countryside Self-Storage, Ciardelli Fuel, Northeast Delta Dental,
PaperGraphics, Northern Lights Landscape Contractors, and Visual Persuasion. Amherst Land Trust trustee Jim Hendrix continues to accept new sponsors. (Contact JHendrix@vpllc.com.) Proceeds go entirely to the Amherst Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization. Since 1975, the trust has protected land from development to preserve the rural aesthetic, natural resources, and recreation lands in Amherst and surrounding towns. Among its recent flagship projects was Joshua’s Park in Amherst. For more information on the event, see joe-english.org.
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Make “No-Knead Miracle Bread” October 16th AMHERST – Craisin pecan bead? Asiago cheese bread? Anna damma bread? On Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30pm sample these delicious breads while veteran baker Denali Delmar demonstrates how you can easily make these, and other varieties, of crusty artisan loaves. Denali has simplified the New York Times No-Knead Method to three simple steps. No mess on the counter and no kneading at all. Come learn to make Denali’s no-knead “miracle” bread. It’s miraculous how easy it is to make! For Westford resident Denali Delmar it was love at first loaf when she learned bread baking from a college friend. Since that first loaf she has gone on to create a successful bread baking business and has created her personal no knead miracle bread method. She continues her bread baking passion and is delighted to come to our town to teach her easy as 1-2-3 method. All adult programs offered at the Amherst Town Library are free and open to the public. However, regis-
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Spirits of New England with Dustin Pari, October 21st AMHERST – If you are looking for just the right amount of spooky for this Halloween season, join us on Monday, October 21 at 7PM for “Spirits of New England” with Dustin Pari, former star of the hit SYFY show “Ghost Hunters,” paranormal researcher, lecturer, and motivational speaker. The author of numerous books, including Kaleidoscope, And the Devil Shivered, and What’s Next; as well as co-author of The Complete Approach, and My Home is Haunted…Now What, Dustin applies his knowledge and colorful personality to weave strange tales of the unknown, motivational tales of his own life, and random tales of his own mind. His mind is a bit of a mess, but it sure is a lot of fun! Being a New England native has allowed Dustin to investigate some very interesting places rich with local history and folklore. This lecture chronicles some of his favorite New England investigations. It even touches upon a legend with local roots that has become a world-wide phenomenon. A great bit of local history colored with some chilling tales of the supernatural! 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 or by visiting the website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.”
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AMHERST – Do you love the safe thrill of a good mystery book? Are you smarter than Hercule Poirot? Are you sure that the butler did it? Come to the Amherst Town Library on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00PM to learn about making a mystery with authors Jeannette de Beauvoir, Kate Flora, Arlene Kay, and Sarah Smith. In this interactive program, the authors representing different sub-genres, including cozy/traditional and thriller/ suspense, will brainstorm on their feet to create a brand new mystery using suggestions provided by the audience. Fun, fast-paced, and fascinating, this improv game offers important insights into mystery writers’ minds and the conventions of the genre. Jeannette de Beauvoir is an award-winning novelist whose work has appeared in 15 countries and has been translated into 12 languages. She writes about characters confronting challenging situations—and uncovering hidden secrets and dark truths. Attorney Kate Flora’s many books include eight Thea Kozak mysteries, five gritty police procedurals; a suspense thriller (written as KathADVERTORIAL
arine Clark) and two true crime books. She has also co-written a Maine Game Warden’s memoir. Her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies, and she is a former editor and publisher at Level Best Books, former international president of Sisters in Crime, and a founding member of the New England Crime Bake conference and the Maine Crime Wave. She teaches writing for Grub Street in Boston. A former Senior Executive with the Federal Government servant, Arlene Kay’s experience in offices around the nation allowed her to observe both human and corporate foibles and rejoice in unintentional humor. The locations and the characters she encountered are celebrated in a series of mysteries including INTRUSION, DIE LAUGHING, and THE ABACUS PRIZE. She is also the author of SWANN SERIES (SWANN DIVE; MANTRAP; and GILT TRIP, and SWANN SONG). Her latest book is DEATH BY DOG SHOW, the first in a new series of Creature Comfort Mysteries. An Agatha winner and Massachusetts Book Award winner for her most recent novel, THE OTHER SIDE OF DARK, Sarah Smith
has been interested in ghosts and storytelling since she was four. She studied English at Harvard, where she hung out in the library reading mysteries, and film in London. She has written a bestselling adult mystery series set in the Edwardian period; two of the books were named New York Times Notable Books of the Year, one was a London Times Book of the Year, and the first, THE VANISHED CHILD, is being made into a musical. Her standalone novel about the Shakespeare authorship, CHASING SHAKESPEARES, is being made into a play. She has just finished a novel about the TITANIC. All four authors are members of Sisters in Crime New England, a chapter of the international organization Sisters in Crime. 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 or by visiting the website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.”
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Moulton’s Introduces Boar’s Head Meats AMHERST – Moulton’s Market is introducing the Boar’s Head premium line of meats and cheeses to its popular deli menu. General Manager Brad Paré explains that while the existing menu is packed with customer favorites, the new Boar’s Head offerings will only improve on Moulton’s expansive deli offerings. “Most people recognize Boar’s Head as a quality brand, one that offers great taste and superior meats and cheeses,” says Paré. “We’re pleased to be incorporating their products to our deli menu.” Boar’s Head was established in the New York City area in 1905. Dissatisfied with the quality of hams available, founder Frank Brunckhorst set out to craft products of uncomAmherst Town Library – October 28th promising standards by using only the finest ingredients. The company’s standards of quality have never wavered. Boar’s Head products are AMHERST – Get in the mood for Halloween by creating made of only the finest ingredients: an eerie landscape! Come to the Amherst Town Library on whole muscle beef, pork and poultry, Monday, October 28 at 6:30 for a beginner level art history and spices sourced from around the and painting class. Lauren Steele, an instructor at the Cur- globe. As area residents know, Moulton’s rier Museum Art Center will begin by exploring Georges Rouault’s The Wounded Clown from the Currier Museum is more than a grocery store – it’s beof Art permanent collection. Rouault studied at the Ecole come a routine stop for most folks. des Beaux-Arts under Gustave Moreau. He was a classmate Whether you’re meeting old friends for a leisurely cup of coffee on a sunand lifelong friend of Henri Matisse. Following an introduction to the painting, participants ny weekday morning, or bringing will create their own acrylic work. All materials will be pro- your little one in for a snack after a vided. This program is restricted to Amherst Town Library stop at the nearby library, Moulton’s welcomes a steady stream morning, cardholders. All adult programs offered at the Amherst Town Library afternoon and early evening. Need a are free and open to the public. However, registration is RE- quick take-out dinner? Looking for a QUIRED for each program due to space limitations. You robust local wine? You’ll find them at can register for these events listed above by calling 673- Moulton’s. As for the new Boar’s Head line, 2288 or by visiting the website at www.amherstlibrary.org and selecting the “Community Services” tab, then click on Paré is eager to introduce customers to these premium products. Boar’s drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.”
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With the introduction of Boar’s Head, Paré will continue to merge traditional deli offerings with new creations. Weekly specials and the soup bar keep things new and interesting, while the tried-and-true sandwiches and wraps continue to draw loyal lunchtime customers. With the addition of the Boar’s Head line, Paré invites customers to come by and give the menu another look. And, as always, he welcomes suggestions. Got a great idea? Email Paré at brad@moultonsmarket.com “This market has been part of the community for a long time,” says Paré, “and we want to keep it that way.”
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Milford Area Players Perform Shakespeare’s Hamlet Now Through October 6 Dave Atkinson and Bill Mauser of Merrimack; Xana Bader of Mont Vernon; Isaac George, Michael Lavimoniere, and Pamela Thornhill of Nashua; and David Fisch and Braden Hatfield of Peterborough. The play is directed by Vick Bennison of Amherst. Hamlet will be staged by the Milford Area Players for two weekends, September 27 - October 6, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2pm. General admission tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (60+) and students. Advance tickets are available at Toadstool Bookshop and online at www.MilfordAreaPlayers.org. Tickets are also available at the door. The theater is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. More information is available at our website www.MilfordAreaPlayers.org, on our Facebook page at Milford Area Players.
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About Milford Area Players Zachary Peacock, Mitch Fortier in a duel
Milford Area Players, winner of the 2013, 2011, and 2009 New Hampshire Theatre Award for Best Production in Drama/Comedy for Community Theatre, is proud to present Hamlet by William Shakespeare at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts, 56 Mont Vernon Street, Route 13N, Milford, NH, September 27 - October 6. Arguably the best play ever written, this is a Hamlet like you’ve never seen before. No, it’s
not set on Neptune or in the 1960s. But it’s understandable and the characters are real, and likable, and will get under your skin. It’s Shakespeare for people who love Shakespeare, and especially for people who don’t — yet. The cast of Hamlet includes Tom Partridge and Kristhyra Windmere of Amherst; Zachary Peacock of Durham; Larry Lickteig of Groton, MA; Glen Grimard of Lowell, MA; Mitch Fortier and Daniel Scheys of Manchester;
Founded in 2002, the Milford Area Players continued the tradition of high-quality theater in the Milford area following the demise of the renowned American Stage Festival and is currently the resident theater company of the Amato Center for the Performing Arts. The company stages two to three mainstage shows every year, and has been consistently recognized by the New Hampshire Theatre Awards, winning top prizes every year since the Awards’ inception in 2002, including “Best Production-Drama/Comedy” in 2013, 2011 and 2008. For more information on MAP, please visit www.MilfordAreaPlayers.org.
Nashua Theatre Guild Presents Sense and Sensibility by Kate Hamill, Based on Jane Austen Novel
Chasing the Golden Light - Nature Photography Exhibit The Jaffrey Civic Center is excited to present Howard Muscott’s stunning photography exhibit in the Display Case Gallery. The exhibit is now open and runs through November 15th. Howard Muscott’s photography has captured the exquisite beauty of the natural world and the amazing wildlife within it for more than 40 years. Howard has photographed nature, landscapes and wildlife for more than 40 years. Grounded in his early years of hiking, backpacking, and mountain climbing, Howard’s love for nature photography is fueled by the exquisite beauty of the natural world and the wildlife residing within their various ecosystems. “The ideal photograph tells a story that speaks directly to the heart and moves people to self-reflection. It combines one’s vision for the image with the best natural, ideally golden light, and requires both persistence and opportunity.” Self-taught, Howard has had more than 25 individual and 50 group shows highlighting among other things nature, autumn colors, Southwestern peoples and light, the mountains of Alaska, Colorado and the Pacific Northwest, and wildlife. Howard’s work has been published on the cover of national journals in education, in newspapers and books, and used on educational and other websites. Howard was the featured artist at the 34th Annual Beaver Brook Fall Festival in 2014. He has won numerous awards for both wildlife and portraits including most recently, Best in Show at Beaver Brook Association four years in a row. He was recently honored as the 2019-20 Artist of the Year of the Manchester Artist Association. Howard is a lifelong special educator and retired professor who directs the New Hampshire Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Supports at SERESC in Bedford, NH. His work can be found on his website: https://www.chasingthegoldenlight.com
NASHUA – A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? The cast of Sense and Sensibility includes Larry Watson of Amherst; Colin Malette of Hudson; Jenna Carr of Lowell, MA; Stephen Post of Manchester; Kevin Linkroum of Merrimack; Katie Hammes and De-
vereaux Merchant of Milford; Maria Berry and Linda Pilla of Nashua; and Diana Kennedy of Wakefield, MA. The play is directed by Vicky Sandin of Nashua. Sense and Sensibility will be staged by the Court Street Theatre from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13, with shows on Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. General admission tickets are $18 and $15 for seniors. Advance tickets are available online at NashuaTheatreGuild.org. Tickets are also available at the door. The production is geared to persons ages 12 and up, but appropriate for all ages. More information is available at our website NashuaTheatreGuild. org, or on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/NashuaTheatreGuild.
Linda Pilla, Jenna Carr, Katie Hammes, Devereaux Merchant
NH Art Association Exhibition at 2019 Call of Entry -Annual Fall Art Jaffrey Civic Center Exhibit at the Jaffrey Civic Center JAFFREY – The New Hampshire
Save the date. The Jaffrey Civic Center is seeking artwork from the public to be included in our Annual Autumn Art Exhibit. We are looking for all types of mixed media including but not limited to: photographs, paintings, drawings, textiles, glassworks, paper works, pottery, woodwork and other 3D disciplines. This is our largest exhibit and a great place to purchase art for gifts for the holiday. The show will run from Friday, November 22th through December 23th. There will be an Opening Recep-
tion, which is free and open to the public on Saturday, November 23th from 5-7 pm with great food and drink. The deadline to drop off artwork: Saturday, November 9th through Saturday, November 16th. Entry forms are being accepted now and are available on our website at www.jaffreyciviccenter.com or at the center. Please call or email us at if you have any questions. The Center is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire (next to Library, parking in rear.)
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Art Association has partnered with the Jaffrey Civic Center to exhibit and sell its members’ works in the Center’s Cunningham Gallery. The show will run through October 14. The New Hampshire Art Association, based in Portsmouth, is the oldest statewide art association in New Hampshire. Founded in 1940, it is one of the oldest associations in the country. NHAA consists of approximately 300 visual artists who are painters, printmakers, photographers, mixed media artists, and sculptors. This association has a rich history and is thriving with active artists. The Board of Directors is poised and dedicated to providing longevity and vision. NHAA’s mission is to connect visual artists with the public through ongoing exhibits and educational activities that encourage appreciation for contemporary culture, foster creativity, and enhance community spirit.
“Darkness Descending”, an acrylic by Gail Allen
The mission of the Jaffrey Civic Center is to provide and sustain a public venue where citizens, residents and visitors of the Monadnock region can pursue artistic, educational and civic activities. The Center’s goal is to contribute to the cultural enrichment and enlightenment of the community. There is no admission fee for the public to visit the Civic Center, located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey. Hours are: Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2p.m., Sunday: Closed
Top row, from left _Linda Pilla, Colin Malette, Katie Hammes, Diana Kennedy. Center row_Kevin Linkroum, Maria Berry, Stephen Post, Larry Watson, Jenna Carr. Seated_Devereaux Merchant
Oil Exhibit by Mary Iselin at the Jaffrey Civic Center The Jaffrey Civic Center extends a warm welcome to NH artist Mary Iselin, who will exhibit her oil work Oct. 18 through Nov.15 in the Auditorium Gallery. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 18th from 5 pm to 7 pm. Free and open to the public. Refreshments available. Mary Iselin’s paintings are luminous and filled with light. She paints draft horses, sheep, cattle and landscapes the way some artists would paint a bowl of fruit: to explore light, color, and atmosphere— especially spiritual atmosphere. A professional painter in oil, Iselin is represented by several fine art galleries, including 3 Pears in Dorset, VT; Vermont Artisans in Brattleboro, VT; and Creative Encounters in Keene, NH. She is the recipient of numerous awards, has been featured on Rural Heritage TV, and is collected both in this country and abroad. She is a former faculty member of the NH Institute of Art. And, on a light note, last year she
received the Gold Award for “Best Artist” in both local newspapers! “The longer I paint, the more I feel that the point is to just keep painting. Techniques can be learned, but it is my job as an artist to be standing there with a paint brush in my hand when Inspiration comes through. And painting is all I really want to do.” Open Hours: M-F 10 am to 5 pm (closed 12 to 1 for lunch) and Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm.
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Peabody Essex Museum to Open 40,000-Square-Foot Wing and 13 New Galleries and Exhibitions by End of September SALEM, MA — On September 28, 2019, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) will open a 40,000-square-foot wing designed by Ennead Architects, New York. The expansion and renovation—a component of the museum’s landmark $650M+ Connect Campaign—features new installations, a light-filled atrium, an entry and facilities for school and group tours, new linkages and traffic flow to existing galleries, and a 5,000-squarefoot garden designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. As part of a $16M, museum-wide initiative associated with the expansion project to create entirely new experiences of virtually all of the museum’s collections by 2022, PEM is unveiling thirteen new exhibitions and collection-based art experiences by September. Each gallery offers new perspectives that are designed to create experiences of exploration, discovery, and engagement with exceptional works of art. “The September opening of a dramatic new wing and galleries, a beautiful garden with multiple water features, and innovative, and highly-engaging installations of historical and contemporary art drawn from PEM collections marks an extremely exciting new phase in the museum’s evolution,” said Dan Monroe, PEM’s Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Executive Director and CEO. “The new art experiences we are creating extend the museum’s commitment to creativity, new ideas, and new perspectives.” Installations and exhibitions opening by September include: Maritime Art Gallery: PEM’s collection, which is the finest in the country, capitalizes on its strengths to frame the sea as an enduring source of opportunity as well as peril, a force that inspires artistic creativity and innovation, and encourages engagement with the wider world. Asian Export Art Gallery: showcases PEM’s collection, which is foremost in the world. The gallery explores artistic and cultural exchange as a catalyst for creativity and celebrates the interplay of commerce and creative expression. Fashion & Design Gallery: combines traditionally disparate collecting fields to explore how we are designing creatures who continually manipulate, respond to, and mold our changing world. The installation features selections from Iris Apfel’s Rare Bird of Fashion collection. The Pod: a new gallery in PEM’s Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center, investigates our relationship to
nature through contemporary art installations, memorable objects, hands-on activities, and interactive experiences. Kimsooja: Archive of Mind invites you to roll up your sleeves and participate in a meditative sculptural installation. As thousands of visitors contribute, a monumental, texturally-complex clay sculpture emerges. A Lasting Momento: John Thomson’s Photographs Along the River Min takes you to 19th-century China through 80 striking landscapes, city views, and portrait studies from a rare and celebrated photography collection. Powerful Figures features sculptures from around the world that embody the dual concepts of power, as both a fundamental social dynamic and an expression of our innate wiring to respond to figures and faces. Vanessa Platacis: Taking Place is a site-specific installation that reimagines PEM’s collections through hand-cut stencil paintings that create unexpected connections across time periods, cultures, and materials. Charles Sandison: Figurehead 2.0 presents an immersive, dynamic projection installation in East India Marine Hall that is inspired by PEM’s vast collection of 19th-century ships’ logs and sailors’ journals. Yoan Capote: Immanence is a monumental steel sculpture that addresses Cuba’s resilient citizenry as well as the social and political forces that have shaped the country for more than half a century. The Creative Legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne: Selections from the Phillips Library Collection is the first exhibition in a new gallery dedicated to showcasing works from the museum’s research library. Hans Hoffman: The Nature of Abstraction explores the innovative, prolific career of an influential American modern artist who made deep contributions to the artistic landscape of New England. Where the Questions Live is a site-specific, multi-sensory installation by Wes Sam-Bruce that investigates the connections, metaphors, and experiences of human beings within the natural world. Over the course of the next three years, PEM will open even more new installations of its collections– including American and Native American Art; Photography; Chinese and Chinese Export Art; Japanese and Japanese Export Art; Korean Art; South Asian Art; Oceanic Art; a Meditation Gallery; a new installation in East India Marine Hall; and a new gallery dedicated to Yin Yu Tang, PEM’s Chinese House.
Constance her interest now “Connie” “Sis” included runR. Auger, 68, ning agility, as a resident of Amteam they were herst, N.H., died quite accomunexpectedly on plished, attainAugust 28, 2019 ing their Masters at her Amherst in two different home. classes of compeShe was born tition. in Biddeford, She was preMaine on Sepceded by her tember19, 1950, adored father, a daughter of Frank Auger. Frank and FeFamily memlicienne Aubers include her ger. Connie was mother, Feliciraised and edenne Auger of ucated in PortManson, WA; AugerConstance.tif land, Maine and her husband, graduated from Carl A. Brown of the University of Amherst, N.H.; Maine at Orono with a BS in Nurs- brother and sister in-law, Rick and ing. Anne Auger of Manson, WA; her Connie had spent twenty years Aunt Connie Boutet of Saco, ME; as a RN at Catholic Medical Cen- four step children, Pam Wells of ter in Manchester, N.H,. most of Georgia, Sheila Mancino of Mass., that time as an Operating Room Paul Hopkins of California, and nurse and member of the renowned Cliff Hopkins of ME; two nieces, heart team, something she was very great nieces and nephews and sevproud of. She also worked for the eral cousins. U.S. Postal Service as a Rural LetThe world is a sadder place now ter Carrier (aka) Mailman for thirty that God has called one of his very years, which she enjoyed very much, special angels Home. She will be but her first love was nursing and deeply deeply missed by all that helping others. She was kind to knew her. all she knew and all that knew her There will be a celebration of called her friend. She had a passion her life on September 14th from for reading and loved the work of 10:00am to 5:00pm at 2 SchoolStephen King in particular. Things house Road, Amherst, N.H. A she liked to do include spending graveside service will be held on time with family and friends, escap- September 28th at 11:00 am in ing to the mountains, walking on Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portthe rocky coast of Maine, any Steve land, Maine. Arrangements are in Martin movie, Red Skelton, music, the care of Smith & Heald Funerskiing, camping, watching west- al Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. erns with her Pop, and always took To share a memory or offer a congreat joy in nature and animals. dolence, please go to www.smithWhen she acquired her beloved heald.com border collie Chloe seven years ago,
Robert H. Naber Robert H. Naber, Michael Naber 90, longtime resiof Nashua, NH, dent of Mont VerAmy and Brian non died on SepDooley of Nashua, tember 23, 2019 NH, Patricia and at his home surWalter Saenger of rounded by his Temple, NH, Patfamily. rick and Jill NaHe was born ber of Oswego, IL, in Buffalo, NY Martha Naber of on September 29, Niskayuna, NY, 1928, a son of EdAlan and Barbara ward J. and MoniNaber of Milford, ca (Sullivan) Naber. NH, and Jeffrey His childhood was Naber of Mont spent in Hamburg, Vernon, NH; 11 NY and he gradugrandchildren; 6 ated from the Unigreat grandchilNaberRobert.tif versity of Buffalo, dren; a sister, Nanafter a stint in the cy Schnitzer of U.S. Navy during World War II. East Aurora, NY; a brother and sisRobert, an electrical engineer, ter-in-law, David and Lisbeth Nabrought his family to Mont Ver- ber of Lacey, WA; many nieces and non, NH in 1962 when he accepted nephews. He was predeceased by a job at Sanders Associates in Nash- his brother and sister-in-law, James ua, NH. His service to the town of and Rose Naber; brother-in-law Mont Vernon spanned 40 years and William Schnitzer. included volunteer fireman, EMT, There are no calling hours. A supervisor of the checklist, and mass of Christian burial will be celMont Vernon school board mem- ebrated on Friday, September 27th ber. at 10:00am in St. Patrick’s Church, A devoted husband, loving father, 34 Amherst Street, Milford, NH folgrandfather and great grandfather, lowed by a reception in the church his greatest joy was spending time hall. Burial will be private in Green with his family. In addition, Robert Lawn Cemetery, Mont Vernon, NH. also had a life-long passion for pho- In lieu of flowers, donations in his tography which led to participation memory may be made to Share in several camera clubs and numer- Outreach, Inc. 1 Columbus Avenue, ous photographic excursions. He Milford, NH 03055. Arrangements was a longtime communicant of St. are in the care of Smith & Heald FuPatrick’s Church, Milford, NH. neral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. Family members include his wife To share a memory or offer a conof 66 years, Eileen E. (Smith) Naber dolence, please go to HYPERLINK of Mont Vernon, NH; eight children “ http://w w w.smith-heald.com” and their spouses, Linda and Tim- www.smith-heald.com othy Morehouse of Antrim, NH,
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Kenneth Bernard Winiecki, Sr. Kenneth B. tive board memWiniecki, Sr. ber for orgapassed away sudnizations he denly and unexwas passionate pectedly on Sept. about: the Nash14, 2019 at St. Joua Choral Sociseph’s Hospital in ety and OperaNashua, NH. NH. He traveled He was born the world with in 1940 in Chicahis lovely bride go, IL to Sigmund and enjoyed and Melania (nee hang gliding for Kaminski) Winmany years. He iecki. He attendmade sure to go ed St. John of God out for ice cream Primary School after every conduring which cert, sported his time he was an bow ties whenaltar boy and ever appropriLindbloom High ate, loved 1940’s School, both in country, tapped Chicago, and his toe to hapWinieckiKenneth.tif earned the rank py Dixieland of Eagle Scout band music, in the Boy Scouts of America. His was an audiophile and technophile, advanced degrees include a B.A. in built many Heathkits and motored math and physics from Beloit Col- all over the country participating lege where he was a member of Phi in Mercedes car club rallies with Beta Kappa and graduated cum his wife. He was elegant, brilliant, laude; Syracuse University where he humble, greatly loved and will be earned Masters of Public Admin- deeply missed. istration degree, and Harvard UniHe is predeceased by his parents, versity where he earned a Master’s Sigmund and Melania Winiecki, his of Science degree in Applied Math- sister Donna Tropp and his brother ematics. At Beloit he was on the Ronald Winiecki. diving team, the debate team and in He is survived by his wife Mary the chorus which fueled his love of (nee DiLullo) Winiecki of Amherst, singing for the remainder of his life. NH, son Kenneth B. Winiecki, Jr. While a graduate student at Syra- of Laurel, MD, daughter Jessica cuse, he was on a date and had to A. Winiecki of Haverhill, Ma, son hurry to make a rehearsal to a play Marc A. Winiecki, D.O. and wife he was in, called “Mary, Mary”. His Elizabeth (nee Longsjo) of Jaffrey, date happened to be also named NH, grandchildren Sigmund, HenMary and she became his wife soon ry and Margaret, brother-in-law thereafter. The newlyweds moved and sister-in-law Angelo and Patrito Wellesley, Massachusetts to raise cia DiLullo of Jacksonville, FL as their family. well as beloved cousins, nieces and He worked for ISI, then took his nephews. family to Murphy, TX to work for Calling hours are on Friday, SepRockwell Collins. After five years he tember 20th from 4:00-8:00pm in was drawn to Amherst, NH with an the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, offer he couldn’t refuse, to join the 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. Arstartup DOSCO and retired from rangements are in the care of Smith Paymentech in 2005. & Heald Funeral Home, Milford. He loved to sing and was in cho- To share a memory or offer a conruses from college through his last dolence, please go to www.smithweek on this Earth. He was an ac- heald.com
Help The Souhegan High School Robotics Team! The Souhegan High School FIRST Robotics team is in urgent need of mechanical engineering mentors for the 2019/2020 season to help students design & build a competition robot. 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 New England district competitions in March. Team meetings begin on Wednesday, October 2nd. “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.
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Pilates
Pilates is a full body-conditioning program comprised of a series of approximately 500 designed movements performed primarily on a mat. This Pilates mat class fuses classical principles and a more contemporary athletic approach to produce noticeable results through more challenging moves. You’ll leave feeling accomplished, energized and worked head to toe. Mondays: 6pm-7:30pm Thursdays: 9:30am-10:30am
True Potential
TRUE POTENTIAL is a program designed specifically for women which encompasses nutrition, result-based workouts and mindfulness. There are classes Mon-Fri to fit your schedule.
Adult Yoga
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
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“If we expect to remain the world leader, we must put more emphasis into mathematics and science at the high school level.” The program leverages 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 consistently fields competitive robots qualifying for the FIRST World Competitions in 2015 & 2018. Interested individuals willing to support this noble activity are encouraged to contact Brian Walters (bfwalters@comcast. net or 603-424-8360) for more information.
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Tennis
Tennis Lessons for beginners and intermediate players right in town. The program will be tailored to the level of the students while improving the five basic shots.
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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In The Region Souhegan Valley Quilters
Extraordinary quilter Anne Gallo of Chelmsford recently presented a Trunk Show of 30 quilts she has made over the years to the Souhegan Valley Quilters’ Guild. Her entertaining narrative gave insights into her mathematical approach to quilting which began many years ago when she first encountered MaryEllen Hope kins’ method of using measurements and not patterns. Anne is a scrappy quilter, meaning she uses lots of different fabrics that no one would ever think could be in a quilt together, and the results are stunning. She is a founder of the Chelmsford Quilt Guild and a founding member of the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell MA and she has taught all over the world. For more information about the Souhegan Valley Quilters’ Guild, please go to http://souheganvalleyquiltguild.weebly.com. They meet the second Friday of the month at 9:30 AM, as well as the third Thursday night at 7 PM, at the Light of the World, 273 Elm St., Milford, NH. Newcomers are always welcome.
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains Hosts Event in Bedford on October 19th BEDFORD, NH – What Girl Scout Cookie creation will win the competition? Who will make it to the top of the rock wall? And could there really be a life-size whale indoors? Find out at G.I.R.L. Expo New Hampshire, hosted by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains at the NH Sportsplex, 1 Commerce Drive in Bedford on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expo is open to the public and includes performances, handson exhibits, free workshops, giveaways, and more. This year’s expo offers G.I.R.L.s (Go-Getters, Innovators, Risk-Takers, Leaders)™ ages 5 to 18 and their families plenty of opportunities to explore their interests in the outdoors, STEM, the arts, healthy living, and life skills through interactive activities for girls and their families. Explore the inside of a 65-foot inflatable whale, climb the 24-foot rock wall, shoot an arrow, ride a mountain bike, take the tent set-up challenge! With more than 100 activities and workshops, you’ll want to get there early and stay all day.
This year’s expo features performances by the Miss New Hampshire Talent Show, ice cream science with Subzero Ice Cream, the McGonagle School of Irish Dance, the Golden Girls tap dancers, Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater ballet, Let’s Play Music and pop singer Kristina Lachaga. The STEM Zone is bigger than ever, with hands-on activities and workshops with FIRST robotics, rocketry with Xploration, an augmented reality watershed table, green-screen photo booth, and SubZero’s liquid nitrogen-made ice cream. Explore Girl Scout computer science badges, and discover the world in infra-red with FLIR. The Top Pastry Chef Competition is an exciting contest to see which team of girls can create the most delicious and innovative dessert using Girl Scout Cookies. The audience is encouraged to cheer the teams as they come up with their masterpiece. Girl Scouting will be well represented, too! Find out more about all the different ways to have fun at Girl Scouts, where girls choose
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their own adventures, and become young women of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. “G.I.R.L. Expo is the perfect opportunity for girls and their families to connect with one another and explore the incredible opportunities that girls have through Girl
Scouting,” said Patricia Mellor, CEO. “Girls will get the chance to try new things, challenge themselves in new ways, and discover ways to build their confidence while having fun.” Tickets are available by calling (888) 474-9686, at the door, and online at http://bit.ly/NHGirlExpo.
St. Patrick Fall Parish Yard Sale
YMCA Offers Teen Nights at New Westwood Park YMCA NASHUA – This fall the YMCA of Greater Nashua is kicking-off Friday Teen Nights at the new Westwood Park YMCA. After discussions with teen focus groups as well as community leaders of neighboring towns, the Y is planning a wide array for teens ages 13 to 16, primarily. “This is a for-teens, by-teens program and we’re excited by the soft opening we had earlier in September,” said Randy Menken, Westwood Park YMCA Executive Director. “Our teens have a lot of ideas for programming. We expect to keep adding to offerings throughout the year to keep our Teen Nights relevant and interesting and have scheduled them through the end of the school year, which is June 19. The Y provides a safe and positive atmosphere for teens to meet, have independence, and learn the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.” Activities are supervised and encouraged by Y staff. Activities include: gaming tournaments, card & board games, music and dance parties, karaoke,
movies, martial demonstrations, art and painting nights, crafts, open basketball and turf time. In addition to these activities, starting in October Teen Nights will include sports leagues with team signups and associated team fees with referees (for select sports) and championship t-shirts. Some of the sports scheduled for the year are volleyball, soccer, kickball, pickleball, 3-on-3 tournaments, flag football and ultimate Frisbee. The staff team will also be introducing dinner each week and will be sold at a nominal fee. Each night will have different events featured. Not all activities are running each Friday night. Teen Nights start at 7:00 and run through 9:30pm. There is no cost for YMCA members and a $5 fee for non-members. The Westwood Park YMCA is located at 90 Northwest Boulevard, just off Amherst Street in northwest Nashua. For more information call 603.402.2250 or email Randy Menken at rmenken@nmymca.org.
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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Winchell Melanie and Brian LaBonte are thrilled to announce the marriage of their daughter, Morgan Baines to Benjamin Winchell. The couple exchanged their vows on July 20th at the Grand Summit Resort at Sunday River, alongside their families and friends. The bridal party included Carly Champagne, Hannah Furbush, Elle Byram, Andrew Baines, Jeff Furbush, Mike Husak, Jeff Winchell, Peter Winchell, Hunter Davenport and Marty Smock-Joyal. The pair were introduced by the Best Man, Mike Husak. Ben received his Master’s degree in education from UNH and currently teaches math for Pinkerton Academy. He also coaches girls soccer for the school and is a professional Disc Golf player under the national PDGA. Morgan received her Bachelor’s in Education from UNH and currently teaches physical education at New Boston Elementary School and is pursuing her Master’s degree. The couple resides in Manchester, NH.
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The Yankee Peddler in Early America will be Presented at The Nashua Historical Society on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. From the mid-1600s in New England to the rise of the automobile after WWI, peddlers were a major factor in getting items to remote locations. First travelling with backpacks, later with carts, and finally with large wagons, the peddler not only brought needed goods to the frontier, but served as a source of news and brought back information on what locations were good ones for people on the move to select as a new home. There were general peddlers and many who specialized, including tailors, cobblers, artists, etc.
The presentation will include where they went, how they travelled, how were they paid, who became a peddler, where did they stay while on the road, how were they viewed, what ended most peddling, and more! Cal Knickerbocker will present this interesting program. The Nashua Historical Society is located at 5 Abbott Street, Nashua. This program is free and open to the public. For information, please check our website https://www. nashuahistoricalsociety.org/ or call 603-883-0015
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Where: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 34 Amherst St. Milford When: Saturday 10/5 8-3p.m. and Sunday 10/6 8-noon Details: Join us at the Parish Wide Yard Sale on church grounds Hundreds of items for sale including antiques, collectibles, arts & crafts & supplies, music, movies, home decor, small furniture, clothing, jewelry, lamps, kitchen wares, clothing, small appliances, tools and more. Food Concessions including a bake sale. Additional: Doing Fall clean-up? Anyone can donate items 10/2 and 10/3 9-3p.m. and 10/4 9- 12p.m.. Details: www.saintpatrickmilfordnh.org or 673-1311
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Church Services Village Bible Church of Amherst 25 1/2 Middle Street Pastor: Mike Sacco Church Office: 673-4063 Website: HYPERLINK “http://www. amherstfirstbaptist.com/”www. villagebiblechurchamherst.org email: VillageBibleChurch@comcast.net
Congregational Church of Amherst UCC 11 Church Street Pastor Rev. Maureen Frescott Rev. Katherine Rogers Church office: 673-3231 Website: www.ccamherst.org Church office: 673-3231
The church extends a warm welcome to residents and visitors to the area to join in worship, discussion, service and social activities.
Christ’s Church of Amherst
58 Merrimack Road Amherst 673-8292 www.ccnh.org Email: contact@ccnh.org
Messiah Lutheran Church
Pastor Karl Hester 303 Route 101 PO Box 488 673-2011 www.messiahnh.org
Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 9:30 am with fellowship time following.
St Luke Anglican Church 3 Limbo Lane, Amherst Rev. Dr. Alexander H. Webb Church office: 672-6054 Website: http://st-lukes-nh.org
Our church services at 8:30am and 10:00 am on Sunday. Sunday school for children is available at the 10:00 am service. Bible studies are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:00 P.M. and on Saturday mornings at 11:00 am.
Amherst Christian Church
Corner of Patricia at 134 Hollis Rd. Amherst Phone: 672-1541 Website: amherstchristianchurch. org • Sunday Discipleship classes 9-10 • Children’s class (Grades 1-6) 10-10:30 • Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. • Small groups: 9 a.m. • Children’s church for ages 2 thru 5th grade during service • Childcare provided for infants • Office Hours: Tues – Fri, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Amherst Christian Church invites you to join us for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 am. We are a growing, spiritual community, living our lives together in the love and service of the Lord Jesus Christ. We know walking into a church can be intimidating but we want you to feel right at home. Our worship service includes music, prayer and a message from God’s Word, in relevant and applicable terms. Programs are available during the service for children from 2 years to 6th grade. We observe the Lord’s Supper together as a part of our worship experience the first Sunday of each month. At ACC there are a number of small
groups, bible studies and opportunities to serve within the body that are great connection points. Find out more at our website, facebook page or contact us atinfo@amherstchristianchurch.org.
St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Craftsman Lane, Amherst Pastor Peter Korthals 821-9891 pastor@stpaul-amherst.org
St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church welcomes you to join us each Sunday for our worship service. Our Sunday Service begins at 9:30 a.m. with our Sunday School at 10:55 and adult Bible study at 11:00. Nursery service is available. Please be our guest as we celebrate the Lord and all he has done for us. Pastor Peter Korthals 821-9891pastor@stpaul-amherst.org
Church of Our Saviour, Episcopal
10 Amherst Street Milford Phone: 673-3309 E-mail: office@coosmilford.org Website: www.coosmilford.org Rector: Rev. Hays Junkin
Sundays – 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist - 10 a.m. Choral Eucharist Wednesdays – 11:30 a.m. Lectionary and Lunch Eucharist followed by bringyour-own-lunch (coffee provided) and a discussion of the week’s lessons. We strive to live the message of Christ, in which all are welcome.
Mont Vernon Congregational Church
United Church of Christ 4 South Main Street Mont Vernon Church Office: 673-3500 (open Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Web site: www.montvernonchurch. org E-mail: montvernonchurch@comcast.net
Please join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. when Sunday School is offered for children aged 4 – 12 years of age. 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.
Christian Science Reading Room 87 Union Square, Milford Mon. through Fri. 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Last Sun. of the Month 11:30 am 12:30 pm Email – readingroom@csmilfordnh. org Website – www.csmilfordnh.org
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
20 Elm St. Milford Rev. Carol Strecker is interim minister www.uucm.org or call 673-1870.
Sunday services are at 10:30am and topics vary weekly. Sunday Saint Patrick Catholic Morning Circles for children and youth, and childcare is provided. Community of Milford See www.uucm.org for details and calendar. Fellowship hour follows Website: www.ccnh.org the service. Phone: 673-1311 UUCM is a welcoming diverse Website: saintpatrickmilfordnh.org community participates in All are welcome at St. Patrick! many social that action initiatives. A Weekend Masses @ 4 p.m. Sat- FREE Community Supper is ofurdays, and 7, 8:45 and 10:45a.m. fered on the third Wednesday of Sundays. Weekday Masses - Mon- each month at 5:30-6:30pm. day, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. UUCM is located at 20 Elm Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and 1st Fri- Street days followed by Adoration 5:30 sible. and is handicapped accesp.m. The church is located at 34 Amherst St. www.stpatrickmilfordnh. St. John Neumann Catholic 708 Milford Road - Rt 101A org or 673-1311
First Church of Christ, Scientist
103 South St., Milford Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Meeting: 8 p.m.- Child care available – Sunday and Wednesday
Merrimack 880-4689 www.sjnnh.org Fr. Chris M. Martel
Weekend Mass: Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8:00am & 10:00am Sep – May 6 p.m. Weekday Mass: 12:15pm Holy Days: 5:30pm vigil, 12:15pm and 7:00pm
Household of Faith 30 Merrimack Rd. Amherst www.hofonline.org
Sunday: Worship Services at 9:00 and 11:00am Monday: Young Adult Bible Study and Discussion for ages 18-25 (HoFX) at 7:00pm Tuesday: Shava Praise & Prayer at 7:00pm Wednesday: Middle & High School Youth Groups for 5th-7th graders at 7:00pm Thursday: Addiction Recovery Group at 7:00pm (HoFX)
Temple Beth Abraham 4 Raymond Street Nashua Phone: 883-8184 Religious School Phone: 883-9844 Website: www.tbanashua.org Rabbi: Jonathan Spira-Savett Religious School Director: Noreen Leibson Director of Family Engagement: Jessie Mocle
Temple Beth Abraham is a congregation serving Jewish families throughout Southern New Hampshire. Our members come from all kinds of Jewish backgrounds and we welcome interfaith families to our community. Shabbat Morning Services begin at 9:30 am. Shabbat Evening Services begin at 8:00 pm. If there is a change in time or a special service, it will be on our calendar. Evening Minyan (daily service) begins at 7:30 pm Mon-Thur. For more information please visit HYPERLINK “http://www.tbanashua.org” www.tbanashua.org or call 8838184.
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Sports Shorts
School Notes First Day of School at Mont Vernon Village School
The Souhegan Varsity 7 (L to R): Mackenzie Hayden, Masho Primmer, Adrianna Zlotnick, Chloe Trudel, Emma Hererro, Sophia Lunati, and Molly Jennings.
Trudel, Hayden Lead Sabers at Bobcat Invitational Chloe Trudel and Mackenzie Hayden captured 1st and 4th place respectively in the field of 124 varsity runners from 19 teams, leading the Souhegan Girls Cross Country Team to 2nd place team honors behind Philips Exeter Academy! Trudel and Hayden broke away early with 2 other girls, and the 4 raced together, until Trudel made a strong
Happy first day of school to all 200 MVVS students! Mr. Schuttinger, staff and community members were on hand to welcome everyone back.
move at the 2 mile mark and surged ahead for good, winning in an excellent time of 19:41 over a very hilly and challenging 5K course at Demmerit Hills Farm in Lee, NH. Hayden’s time of 20:30 was also outstanding for this course, and 52 seconds ahead of the 5th finisher! Freshman Masho Primmer also had an excellent race, as she too gar-
nered a top 10 spot, finishing 9th in 21:51! Strong performances were also turned in by Emma Hererro (24th, 22:33) and Adrianna Zlotnick (32nd, 22:51) to complete the scoring for the Sabers. The top 5 team scores were: 1. Phillips Exeter 59; 2. Souhegan 70; 3. Hopkinton 101; 4. Phillips Academy 156; and 5. Merrimack Valley 166.
SHS Girls XC Finish 2nd at Souhegan Relays LEE, NH – The Souhegan Girls Cross Country Team, despite graduating 3 of their top 5 Runners from a year ago, opened the season with an excellent performance at the Souhegan Relays on Saturday at Freestyle Farm! With a varsity 9 consisting of 4 freshman, 2 sophomores and 3 juniors, the young Saber Girls gave Londonderry a run for their money, as they finished a close second, 17 to 19! Sophomore standout Chloe Trudel ran the fastest girls relay split of the day by over15 seconds as she navigated the hilly 4000M trails in 15:45! Strong performances were also turned in by freshmen Masho Primmer (17:27) and Audrey Littlefield (17:47), as well as junior Adrianna Zlotnick (17:27). Emma Hererro, Molly Jennings, Sophia Lunati, Teresa Krawiecki, and Erin Taylor also contributed to the Sabers’ success. Top 5 team scores were: Londonderry 17, Souhegan 19, Salem 22, Portsmouth 30, and Merrimack 32.
Kindergartner Rory Patterson gets a warm welcome from his teacher Lorin Philibotte.
SHS Varsity 9 (L to R): Molly Jennings, Audrey Littlefield, Erin Taylor, Teresa Krawieki, Adrianna Zlotnick, Sophia Lunati, Chloe Trudel, Masho Primmer, and Emma Hererro.
McFee, Anderson Lead Boys at Bobcat Invitational LEE, NH – Junior Ethan McFee and freshman Kariso Anderson both earned top 25 finishes, as they led the young Souhegan Boys Cross Country Team to a 6th place finish among the 21 teams and 139 varsity finishers at the Bobcat Invitational at Demeritt Hills Orchard in Lee, NH on Sunday! Phillips Exeter Academy took home the first place team trophy with a low score of 51 points, followed by Oyster River with 63, Winnacunnet (82), Phillips Academy (137), and ConVal (159). The lead Souhegan duo finished in 20th (18:04) and 22nd (18:17) respectively over the 5K hilly
At the Mont Vernon Village School two students each received a new bicycle. The Benevolent Lodge #7 of Milford provided two new bicycles to the Daland Memorial Library summer reading program. Abby Durie and Charlie Burkhart were randomly chosen from the participants of the summer program. Congratulations to Abby So many smiling faces at MVVS this morning. and Charlie!
Village School Offered Week-Long Robotics and STEM Program During the week-long Robotics and STEM program in August, students engaged in daily challenges coding robots using applications and progressed to adding appliances to each robot to complete more difficult tasks. In STEM they learned about the engineering design process. Learning about axles and wheels and recyclable materials brought the challenge of designing and building ‘recycled racers”. Next the students learned about air rockets and discovered how different angles will impact the flight path. After creating their own rockets students were able to test how far they would travel. This was a great week and we hope to offer the pro- gram in the future. RobotIn August the Mont Vernon Village School ran a week long STEM and ics experience for students. Teachers, Jan Mattie and Dawn Garneau, were joined by an alum, Nicholas Wyman, created and supported the activities. Students engaged in STEM activities that had them creating cars of recycled materials and rockets that culminated in a challenge to achieve the greatest distance. In robotics, students worked with DASH and DOT to code the devices and navigate a path successfully. The school expects to run similar programming in the future. (image of robot)
Cheer/Spirit Coach needed for Amherst Middle School. Season begins last October/early November. If interested please contact Athletic Director Jeff Wing: jwing@sprise.com.
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October 25th, 2019
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well and were instrumental to the team’s success! The Sabers were 3rd among the 12 Division II schools at the meet.
Souhegan Sabers Remaining Schedule Girls Varsity Soccer 10/01/19 10/05/19 at 10/08/19 at 10/11/19 10/15/19 at 10/22/19 10/24/19
Oyster River Plymouth Kennett Milford Bow ConVal Hollis-Brookline
06:00 02:00 04:00 04:00 04:00 04:00 06:00
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4 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Tie
Boys Varsity Soccer 10/01/19 at 10/05/19 at 10/11/19 at 10/15/19 10/19/19 at 10/22/19 10/25/19
Lebanon Pelham Milford Merrimack Valley Hollis-Brookline Bow Plymouth
04:00 PM 03:30 PM 05:00 PM 06:00 PM 11:00 AM 06:00 PM 04:00 PM
1 Win, 6 Losses
Varsity Football 10/04/19 at 10/11/19 10/19/19 at 10/25/19 11/02/19 at
COACHING POSITION
course! The next 3 Sabers across the line - Thomas Headington (52nd), Andrew Strauss (57th), and Peter Headington (60th), also raced
Milford Pelham Hollis-Brookline Manchester West Bow
07:00 PM 07:00 PM 02:30 PM 07:00 PM 02:00 PM
3 Wins, 1 Loss
Join us in Amherst Village Saturday October 12, 2019
First Annual Opportunity Network’s
The Ability 5k and One-mile fun run! This event is a community run/walk to support and raise awareness for adults living with disabilities in our community. At Opportunity Networks, a major focus of our day program is to assist participants with overall health and well-being. Research shows that adults with developmental disabilities are at a greater risk of cardiovascular problems than the general population. Register online: https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Amherst/Theability5k *Registration on day of the event will be available
To Sign Up, to be a Sponsor or Volunteer at the event please visit us at: https://opportunitynetworks.org or Contact Nick Hammond at Opportunity Networks: (603) 883-4402 NHammond@opportunitynetworks.org
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Mont Vernon Mont Vernon Historical Society
Upcoming Mont Vernon Recreation Events:
Museum Open – Last Time this Season Saturday, October 12; 1- 4 p.m. Boston Tea Party Tea on Display Interactive Displays: Sheep to Sweater! World War II Officer’s Army Uniforms Suffrage Movement – Local Connection
The Mont Vernon Historical Society Museum will be open for the last time this year on Saturday, October 12, from 1-4 p.m. Docents will be on hand to give tours and answer questions. Self-guided tours are also an option. The museum, located on the second floor of the Town Hall, opened twenty-nine years ago in 1990. There is no charge to visit though donations are accepted.
EXHIBITS
Continuing on display this month is a sample of Boston Tea Party Tea. The tea was recovered from the Boston Harbor in 1773. It is believed to be the only sample in a town museum’s collection. Docents will be on hand to tell the story of how it came to the museum. With families in mind, interactive displays this season include visiting the Spinning Room and following the process of taking raw wool from sheep (no REAL sheep in the museum!) and handling the tools used in the process to create a sweater. Three World War II officer’s army uniforms worn by historical society member Peter Ecklund’s father are
on display. Captain Leif Paul Ecklund completed Ordinance Officer Candidate School in Aberdeen, MD in 1942 before being stationed in England. He landed at Omaha Beach June 6, 1944 with the 269th Ordinance Battalion. He went on to serve in Paris and then Belgium where he stayed until the war ended. In addition, several exhibits focus on the time period when the Nineteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution was passed. The amendment, passed in 1920, prohibits the states and the federal government from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex. Of
local interest, Fanny Kittredge born in 1867 was the daughter of Captain Timothy Kittredge of Mont Vernon and was a local supporter of the Suffrage Movement. She was often in the company of Abby Hutchinson of the Hutchinson Singers fame who traversed the country in support of abolition and suffrage. Hear more about Fanny when visiting the museum. There’s a display showing the changes in The Mont Vernon General Store with the passage of time. Also on view, a recent loan from Richard Carleton of an early ledger from the store. Stand at the post office window by the bank of mail boxes when it was located behind the general store from 1975-95. In addition, see David Dutton and John Nutter clocks dating from the mid-1800s, and a 1858 map of Hilllsboro County showing Mont Vernon when it was known as Mount Vernon. Also on display Lamson Farm and Grand Hotel memorabilia. If you have a fondness for antique baskets, you’re in for a treat! Check out the basket collection. Look for the display of items to ponder in the “What is it? What is it used for?” exhibit. A small library is in the museum along with a selection of historical society books, note cards, sweatshirts, and T-shirts for sale in the museum’s store.
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, 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/comments? Contacts: President Eloise Carleton at eloise_ carleton@comcast.net; Museum Curator Mary Jo Marcely at Hannahsgarden@hotmail.com
Adult Craft Night: Sunflower Embroidery
This month we will be threading a needle and taking a try at embroidery on Wednesday, Sept 18th at 7pm. Come learn a few simple stitches and start to fill a sunflower pattern in with colorful threads. All materials are included. Limit 10 participants. $5 material fee. Call the library at 673-7888 to register.
Cruising NH History with Author Michael A. Bruno
Join author Michael A. Bruno on Saturday, September, 21st at 1:00pm to learn about New Hamp-
shire roadside historical markers. New Hampshire history is uniquely on display along the highways of the Granite State. The New Hampshire roadside historical markers commemorate significant events and individuals from the first settlers arriving in 1623 to notable individuals who helped define what New Hampshire is today. Author Michael Bruno will share his book that explores the 255 New Hampshire historical markers that dot the state highways and roads. Books available for purchase at event. Space is limited. Registration recommended. Call the library at 673-7888 to reserve your seat.
Coffee & Books
The first day of fall Tuesday, September 24th marks the return of Coffee & Books. The Friends of the Library invite you enjoy a cup of Starbucks coffee and baked cookies every Tuesday during open hours 10-5pm.
Intuitive Eating for Everyday Life
Let these businesses know that you saw their ad in The Amherst Citizen! “Old Time” Hardware Store where personal service is our trademark!
Health Coach Angela Wilson of Living Balanced invites you to the library on Tuesday, September 24th at 7pm to learn what Intuitive Eating is all about and how to incorporate it into your everyday life. She will discuss how gaining clarity surrounding food can help you lose weight, understand and diminish cravings and learn what works best for your body. Gain the tools you need to make sustainable changes for a healthy, vibrant life!
1st, look for the Candy Monsters around Town at the MVVS, The General Store, & The Library
HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT down Main Street, Thurs-
day October 31st from 6 pm to 8 pm TOWN TREE LIGHTING, Friday December 6th at 6 pm Please emailMontVernonRecreation@gmail.com with any questions, or to find out how you may help out at future events! Lamson Farm Day 2019 was held Saturday, September 28. The Recreation Committee extends a “Thank You to all who attended!”
Mont Vernon Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 4 S. Main Street, Mont Vernon Telephone: 673-3500 Interim Minister: Dr. Alex Gondola Email: montvernonchurch@comcast.net Website: ww.montvernonchurch.org
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
HALLOWEEN CANDY COLLECTION begins October
Become a Member
at 11:00am starting on Thursday, September 19th. Seven week session runs from Thursday, Sep. 19th -Thursday, October 31st. Children ages newborn-3 welcome!
After School Junior Book Clubs
Junior Book Clubs are back just in time for the school year. No matter what grade you are in, Miss JoAnn has a book club for you! Space is limited to 10 children for each club. Groups will meet after school from 4-5pm for a snack, book discusFall Storytime sion, and a craft. Registration is reMiss JoAnn is back from sum- quired. Groups fill quickly...call the mer vacation and can’t wait to start library at 673-7888 to sign the kids Fall Storytime! Children ages 3-5 up. Books available to borrow for all are invited to read and make a craft groups. on Thursdays at 1:00pm starting WHICH GROUP ARE YOU Thursday, September 19. Session IN? will run for 7 weeks Sept. 19-OcEager Readers: 1st & 2nd grade tober 31st. Space is limited. Regis- (1st Wed. of the month) tration required. Call the library at Bonkers for Books: 3rd & 4th 673-7888 to register today! grade (2nd Wed. of the month) Page Turners: 5th grade (3rd Fall Lapsit Wed. of the month) Do you have a little one at home? Eat Your Words: 7th-12th grade Come read stories, sign songs, and (4th Wed. of the month) play at the library on Thursdays
Our next monthly free Community Dinner at Mont Vernon Congregational Church, 4 South Main Street, Mont Vernon, will take place on Thursday, October 17 from 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner is open and free to all, donations accepted, but not required. On the menu for October: Italian casseroles; Salad; Italian bread, and Desserts. Please join us. For more information, call 673-3500.
Mont Vernon Artisans Offer Special Activites for Visitors During NH Open Doors – Nov. 2 & 3 Mont Vernon –The Mont Vernon Artisans group are participating in NH Open Doors, a New Hampshire touring and shopping event that is happening on Saturday November 2nd and Sunday November 3rd. During this weekend, artists, crafts people, farms, retail shops and other businesses throughout the state are opening their doors and featuring special actvities for all ages, including craft demonstrations, food samplings, special sales, and more. We are located at the historic Town Hall and the Fire Station next door, 1 S. Main Street, Route 13, Mont Vernon, NH. We are open daily from 10 to 4. Visitors will meet over 18 artists and artisans while shopping the unique creations in silver, woodworking, cutting boards, stained
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